Greetings Team and Parents,

Our first real meet of the season is this weekend! Today is the last day to sign up for the North Forsyth Annual Kickoff Invitational on Saturday, November 1. Due to Halloween and the home football game, we will not have a pasta dinner party this Friday. Please note, if you sign up for a meet and do not show up, this causes issues for the entire team. If you have an emergency and are unable to make the meet, contact Coach Salazar ([email protected]) or Coach Almstedt ([email protected]) immediately!

We had to make a few adjustments to our schedule to adhere to the 10 meet rule. We removed one of the meets and adjusted some dates on the pasta parties. If you had already signed up for the pasta party on November 7, apologies. Please sign up for the pasta party on November 14.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Saturday, November 1, North Forsyth Annual Kickoff Invitational, Cumming Aquatic Center, 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming

• Monday, November 10, Deadline to sign up for McCallie Invitational, travel meet to Chattanooga, TN

• Monday, November 10, Senior Banner Pictures, CHS, 3:45pm (wear uniform warmups)
• Monday, November 10, Dunwoody HS Meet, 3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Wednesday, November 12, Team Yearbook Photos, CHS Gym, 3:45pm
• Friday, November 14, Team Pasta Dinner, Coach Salazar’s home, 46 Hemingbrough Way, Johns Creek
• Saturday, November 15, Warrior Invitational, Location TBD

• Friday, November 21 – Saturday, November 22, McCallie Invitational, Chattanooga, TN

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

• RSVP to meets by clicking the green ‘MEET ENTRY’ button
• Sign up 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

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Bus travel on meet days: On swim meet days, the expectation is that all athletes will ride the bus to and from the swim meet. If a parent wants to drive their child, while discouraged, they may submit a written request at least 24 hours prior to the event to Coach Salazar at [email protected].
• Attire on meet days: Athletes should wear their team t-shirts and warm-ups on meet days, along with their team swimsuit or plain black swimsuit.
• Volunteer requirements: We ask that each family volunteer over the season. This can be timing or other jobs during the meets. It can also be providing part of the meal for the team pasta dinners. All of these opportunities to volunteer can be found in SwimTopia by clicking the green ‘JOB SIGNUP’ button next to each entry for a meet or pasta dinner.

NORTH FORSYTH 18^TH ANNUAL KICKOFF INVITATIONAL (Saturday, November 1)

• RSVP on SwimTopia TODAY (https://centennialswimanddive.swimtopia.com/swim_meets)
• 8^th graders can participate in this meet and can ride the bus to/from the meet
• Bus departs from Centennial: 10:00am
• Warm-ups: 11:30am-12:30pm
• Timers’ meeting: 12:15pm
• Meet start time: 12:45pm
• Location: Cumming Aquatic Center, 201 Aquatic Circle, Cumming
• Volunteers for snack table set up and break down needed! Sign up using the green ‘JOB SIGNUP’ button next to the meet information: https://centennialswimanddive.swimtopia.com/swim_meets
• Swimmers wear team t-shirt, team warmups, team swimsuit or black swimsuit, CHS swim cap

SENIOR PICTURES / BANNERS (Monday, November 10)

• When: Monday, November 10, 3:45pm
• Where: Centennial High School
• Wear your swim warm-up top and bottom

TEAM YEARBOOK PHOTOS (Wednesday, November 12)

• When: Monday, November 10, 3:45pm
• Where: Centennial High School Gym
• Wear your team t-shirt!

MCCALLIE INVITATIONAL (TRAVEL MEET, November 21-22)

• The deadline to sign up is Monday, November 10. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Payment can be made here: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/37058 (the link can also be found on our SwimTopia home page under Team Snap links)
• This is an optional travel meet open to all swimmers and divers. There is an additional fee of $300 to cover a chartered bus, hotel, Rock City and most meals.
• The team will leave from CHS the afternoon of Friday, November 21 and will return to the CHS parking lot late night Saturday, November 22.
• This meet is a tradition for CHS Swim and a great experience that all of the athletes really enjoy!

SENIOR CAPTAINS

• This year’s seniors and team captains are:
  • Alexa Chaidez
  • Megan Schwenker
  • Elsie Seymour
  • Anna Stiers
  • Garrett White

SPIRIT WEAR

• Team t-shirts and swim caps were distributed at the Black & Blue Time Trials this past weekend. If you did not attend and would like to pick it up, contact Carrey Hugoo ([email protected]).
• Other items ordered will be distributed as they come in.

HONEY BAKED HAM CO FUNDRAISER

• Just in time for the holidays, now through the end of the year, purchase a Honey Baked Ham gift card and 20% of every sale will go directly to the Centennial High School Swim & Dive Team!
• See the dedicated email on the fundraiser for a flyer that can be used to send to family and friends
• HOW IT WORKS:

1. Visit our fundraiser link: https://www.honeybaked.com/fundraising/Centennial_High_School_Swim__Dive_Team
2. Purchase any HONEY BAKED HAM GIFT CARD – usable online or in-store nationwide
3. Share the link with friends and family – every purchase makes a splash!

SWIMMER INFO FORM

• Swimmers complete a very brief Google form using the link below. It contains a few questions on stroke preferences and goals for the season. These questions will help Coach Almstedt and Coach Salazar help you reach your goals!
• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctEjd82LvkIfY6UweSwcTs4g3L--bXGFXDKEocFK_uzNCROg/viewform?usp=dialog

VARSITY LETTER REQUIREMENTS

• The purpose of the varsity letter is to recognize Centennial High School swimmers who have demonstrated commitment, improvement, and excellence throughout the season. Earning a varsity letter reflects both athletic achievement and dedication to the team.
• Requirements to earn a varsity letter in swimming (a swimmer must meet at least one of the following criteria during the season)

1. Time Improvement – Demonstrates a significant improvement in two (2) individual events over the course of the season.
2. County Qualification – Qualifies for the Fulton County Championship in one (1) or more individual events, or 1 (1) or more relay events.
3. Practice Attendance – Maintains a minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled team practices during the season.

• Additional Guidelines:

1. Participation in all scheduled team meets is strongly encouraged

1. The Coach reserves the right to award a varsity letter based on exceptional effort, leadership, sportsmanship, or other special circumstances.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

• Black swimsuit: This is a must have for swim meets. You can order one with the school logo through our vendor or buy a plain black suit.
• Fins: These are needed at every practice. You can borrow a set from the team (see above) or buy your own (https://amzn.to/48zEQ5I)
• Goggles: Get at least two good pairs that do not leak (https://amzn.to/4nKKXIH)
• Parka: This is optional. You can borrow one from the team (see above).
• Mesh bag: These are great for wet stuff like caps, fins and goggles (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+swim+bag+large&crid=6R8R8VFA9P51&ref=nb_sb_ss_shopnav-of-top-p13n-behavior-based-strategy_1)
• Water bottle: Stay hydrated for practices and meets!

SWIMTOPIA

Take some time to check out SwimTopia at https://centennialswimanddive.swimtopia.com or download the app. You will find meet RSVP information, meet results, time standards, and sign-ups for meet volunteer opportunities. Archived newsletters and information emails can be found here as well!

Go Knights!!