Greetings Team and Parents,

We hope everyone stayed warm and had fun in the snow! Congratulations to all of the swimmers and diver who participated in the Fulton County Championship meet last week! Finishes in the top 5 included:

• Boys 50 Yard Freestyle – 5^th place – Max Gricus
• Boys 100 Yard Butterfly – 4^th place – Marek Aplin
• Boys 100 Yard Freestyle – 3^rd place – Max Gricus
• Boys 200 Yard Free Relay – 4^th place – Marek Aplin, Liam Ray, Alex Newara, Max Gricus
• Girls 1 Mtr Diving – 3^rd place – Elle Seever
• Girls 100 Yard Butterfly – 3^rd place – Sophia Lickman
• Girls 500 Yard Freestyle – 5^th place – Anna Stiers
• Girls 100 Yard Backstroke – 2^nd place – Sophia Lickman

We have two senior recognition events coming up. The first is before the boys' varsity basketball game tomorrow, January 14. All winter sport seniors will be recognized after the girls’ varsity basketball game at 7:00pm. Make sure to attend the basketball game to support our fantastic senior swimmers and diver as they are recognized! The second is at our rescheduled meet vs Northview on Monday, January 20. Sign up for the meet today! We will recognize our seniors, as will Northview, before the meet starts.

Don’t forget! We are hosting an exciting fundraiser during the 2025 College Football National Championship game on January 20, 2025! The game is set! No. 7 Notre Dame vs No. 8 Ohio State right here in Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7:30pm (ESPN). Each athlete is asked to sell at least 3 squares on a 10x10 grid gameboard by January 19. Cash prizes are paid out to gameboard winners! See the email from 12/31 or earlier today for full details or look in the SwimTopia email archives or see below for a summary. Thanks to everyone who has been selling. We only have 22 squares left to sell!!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Tuesday, January 14, CHS Winter Sports Senior Recognition, CHS, before boys’ basketball game 7:00pm
• Monday, January 20, Rescheduled: Centennial vs Northview (Senior Recognition Meet), Dynamo (5075 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek), 1:00pm
• Monday, January 20, College Football National Championship game aka Fundraiser Night, 7:30pm ESPN
• Friday, January 24, Pasta Party, TBD, 6:30pm
• Saturday, January 25, Greater Atlanta Christian School Meet, GACS (1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Road, Norcross), 9:00am
• Tues-Thursday, February 4 – 6, GHSA State Championship, Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center (750 Ferst Drive, Atlanta)
• Wednesday, February 12, End-of-Season Banquet, Country Club of Roswell

Meet information has been posted here: https://centennialswimanddive.swimtopia.com/swim_meets.

• RSVP to all meets by clicking the green ‘MEET ENTRY’ button
• Sign up for snack/drink donations and to volunteer during the meets by clicking the green ‘JOB SIGNUP’ button
• RSVP to team pasta parties by clicking the green ‘RSVP’ button
• Sign up to take part of the meal to the team pasta parties by clicking the green ‘JOB SIGNUP’ button

SENIOR NIGHT (Tuesday, January 14)

• Centennial will celebrate Senior Night for winter sports on Tuesday, January 14 after the girls’ varsity basketball game. All swimmers are encouraged to attend the basketball game and support our fantastic senior swimmers and diver! (No regular swim practice this night.)
  • Seniors and family members should be ready to line up at 6:45pm
  • Recognition to begin at 7:00pm

CENTENNIAL VS NORTHVIEW MEET (Monday, January 20)

• This will be a special meet as we will be honoring our seniors! Note, all swimmers can participate. We will recognize our seniors prior to the meet start, and then swim a regular meet.
• Bus departs from Centennial: 11:30am (wear team gear)
• Seniors and parents/family members line up for senior recognition: 12:15pm
• Senior Recognition: 12:30pm
• Warm-ups to begin after senior recognition
• Start time: ~1:00pm
• Location: Dynamo, 5075 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30005
• Snacks/drinks needed! Sign up using the green ‘JOB SIGNUP’ button next to the meet information. If you sign up for snacks, please send them with your swimmer on the bus on meet day. https://centennialswimanddive.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FUNDRAISER

• We are hosting a fundraiser during the College Football National Championship game on January 20, 2025!
• Squares can be purchased on a 10x10 grid gameboard at $25 per square
• Numbers will be randomly auto-generated once the board is filled
• Each athlete is asked to sell at least 3 squares by January 19
• Cash prizes will be paid out to gameboard winners at the end of each quarter (Q1 - $100, Q2 - $100, Q3 - $100, Q4 - $500)
• There are gift card incentives for the first athlete to sell 4 squares, and for the athlete that sells the most squares
• Use this link and access code to select your squares
  • https://www.cfsquares.com/game/?g=sl5Rd01I
  • Game Access Code: 2425
• Send payment of $25 per square via Venmo or Zelle. Payment must accompany your square selection. Include your first name, last name, and the swimmer you are supporting.
  • Venmo: @LizetteChaidez
  • Zelle: 678-361-4352
• Squares can be sold now through January 19! Only 22 squares left to sell!

GHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING TIMES

• Swimmers must meet these qualifying times in order to participate in the GHSA State Championship in February

SPIRIT WEAR

• If you need extra caps, let Coach Salazar know (silicone $10, latex $7)

BOARD POSITIONS

• Interested in being on the CHS Swim and Dive Board next season (2025-2026)? We have a position that fits you! If you are interested in one of these positions, email Katie Stiers ([email protected]).
  • Treasurer
  • Meet Operations
  • Spirit Wear
  • Social/Fundraising
  • Travel Coordinator (for one travel meet in November only)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

• Practice Location: Swim Atlanta (SWAT), 795 Old Roswell Road
• Practice Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:45 – 9:00 pm

Go Knights!!