Greetings Team and Parents,

We are off to a great start of the season! Our first meet at the North Forsyth Annual Kickoff Invitational was a success. We already had 3 events qualify for state finals, and another few that were oh so so close! State qualifiers from this weekend are:

• Women 200 Yd Medley Relay – Mary Madeline Connelly, Skylar Ingram, Anna Stiers, Riley Ward – 2:04.58 (GHSA 2:07.00)
• Women 200 Yd Free Relay – Mary Madeline Connelly, Meghan Schwenker, Riley Ward, Anna Stiers – 1:51.23 (GHSA 1:53.00)
• Women 500 Yd Free – Anna Stiers – 5:39.25 (GHSA 5:50.00)

Congratulations to these swimmers! I’m sure we will have several more qualifications throughout the season.

Don’t forget to sign up for the McCallie Invitational travel meet by next Monday, November 10. Also remember our Honey Baked Ham Co. fundraiser! 20% of every sale will come to our team (see below for details).

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• 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, Cobb Central Aquatic Center

• 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.

SENIOR PICTURES / BANNERS (Monday, November 10)

• When: Monday, November 10, 3:45pm
• Where: Centennial High School
• What: Wear your swim warm-up top and bottom
• Who: Alexa Chaidez, Meghan Schwenker, Elsie Seymour, Anna Stiers, Garrett White

DUNWOODY HS MEET (Monday, November 10)

• Please note, we have not received the file from Dunwoody HS to open the meet entry in SwimTopia. We will let you know as soon as the sign up is open. The bus will transport the swimmers to the meet after school as soon as the seniors are done with senior banner pictures.
• Bus departs from Centennial: after senior pictures
• Warm-ups: TBD after school
• Meet start time: TBD after school
• Location: Chamblee High School, 3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Timers will be needed! Sign up using the green ‘JOB SIGNUP’ button next to the meet information. https://centennialswimanddive.swimtopia.com/swim_meets

TEAM YEARBOOK PHOTOS (Wednesday, November 12)

• When: Wednesday, November 12, 3:45pm
• Where: Centennial High School Gym
• What: Wear your team t-shirt!
• Who: The whole team!

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!

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!

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

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!!