Member News 6/23

We hope you’re having an amazing week! Here’s everything exciting happening at AHSTC this week.  Please make sure to always check the calendar before heading to the pool.

Manager’s Corner

Parking Lot Updates We’re thrilled to announce that we’re working on getting our parking lot restriped! In the meantime, if you’re parking in the gravel area, please help us keep things running smoothly by leaving the corner right by the dumpster clear. This ensures our garbage and recycling can be picked up without any issues (and helps us avoid those pesky fines!). When parking, please pull forward around the turn, leave plenty of room for the exit, and help us maximize our space. Thank you so much for your cooperation!

Pool Transition Time During the 30-minute window between lessons ending at 1:00pm and open swim starting at 1:30pm, we’ll ask everyone to clear the pool and check in with our fantastic front desk team. This helps us keep everything organized and safe for everyone.

First Swim Meet This Thursday! We’re hosting our very first home swim meet on Thursday, June 26th. The pool will be closing at 3:00pm that day so we can set up for this exciting event.

Guest Policy Reminders As the weather heats up and our club gets busier, please remember that when we’re close to capacity, we’ll need to temporarily close to guests. Don’t worry though – if you’ve already booked an open swim party, your guests will still be welcome during your scheduled party time. We’ll communicate capacity updates through Facebook, text, and our website.

Here’s a quick refresher on our guest policies:

  • You can bring up to 9 guests on any given day.
  • For more than 9 guests, please call at least 3 days in advance to book a 2-hour open swim party (this helps us ensure we have enough lifeguard staff.)
  • Our office staff will need guest information each visit, so guests will need to use a pass or pay and provide their name
  • You can purchase guest passes through your MembersSplash account or at the office
  • Most importantly: A family member must remain at the pool while you have guests – if you leave, your guests need to come with you

Team Reminders

Swim Team – First Meet Thursday! This Thursday marks our very first swim meet. Remember, the pool closes early at 3:00pm. Swim team families, please RSVP for your swimmer and sign up to volunteer by end of day Tuesday. Let’s make this first meet incredible!

Tennis Team Intersquad Match This Wednesday, our Youth Tennis team is hosting an exciting Intersquad Match from 5:00-8:00pm! Please RSVP via TeamSnap. We’ll continue with normal practices that day as well.

Missed the Tennis Meeting? No problem – check out the presentation slides [here]!

Team Picture Day Friday – Pancakes & Pictures! Friday, June 27th is our special Team Picture Day! No practice scheduled – just delicious pancakes and fantastic photos! You can pre-order photos or add to your order through July 2nd. [Order Team Photos here] (passcode: AH2025)

Friday’s Picture Schedule – Please Be On Time!

  • 8:00am – Swim individual/sibling photos
  • 8:30am – Swim team group photo
  • 9:00am – Dive team group, then individual/sibling photos
  • 10:00am – Tennis team group, then individual/sibling photos

Volunteers Needed for Breakfast! We need amazing volunteers to help make Picture Day perfect:

Dive Team Updates

Mandatory Parent-Coach Meeting Mark your calendars! Tuesday, June 24th at 7:00pm via Google Meet:

Dive Team Pictures Friday, June 27th at 9:00am

First Dive Meet Coming Soon! Our first dive meet is right around the corner, and we’re so excited! Thank you to everyone who attended our Dive Judging Clinic last Wednesday – you were fantastic!

We’re looking for parent volunteers and judges to help make our Dual Meet on Wednesday, July 2nd absolutely amazing! Please email ah-[email protected]or [email protected] to get involved.

Important Announcements

Team Registration Team registration is now closed. If you have questions, please contact your team representative:

The registration form will reopen in July for water polo!

Adult Tennis Lessons Adult Tennis Lessons are in full swing! Please plan accordingly as one court will be reserved for lessons on these Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm:

  • June 28th
  • July 12th & 19th
  • August 9th & 16th

Last Chance for Apparel! Don’t miss out on your final opportunity to order Arbor Heights apparel this year! Orders are due by June 27th. Visit ahstc.com/apparel/ to place your order.

Snow Cone Volunteers Wanted!

Calling all teens looking for service hours and summer fun! We’re seeking responsible, energetic volunteers to help run our exciting new shaved ice machine at upcoming swim, tennis, and dive events. It’s the perfect way to stay cool, serve your community, and earn valuable service hours!

The machine requires some skill to operate, so we have age guidelines in place. You’ll receive training from John Stivers before your shift. [Sign up for a shift here]! 
Questions? Reach out to:


Have a spectacular week!

AHSTC Board of Directors

 

Swim Team Summer Email #2

Hi Otter fans,

There’s a lot of info here but the most important thing is  RSVP  ASAP for Tuesday’s meet. Pro tip, if you know your summer schedule, just RSVP for all the meets while you’re in there. You can always do another one later if your plans change- we’ll take the one with the latest timestamp. 

Read on for more info…

Tues Jul 1  is our first away meet, at Marine Hills. Please  RSVP  for your swimmer, it’s due tonight but I’ll keep the form open until noon tomorrow. Gates open at 4:00 and swimmers should aim to arrive at Marine Hills (it’s in Federal Way, allow for traffic) no later than 5:00 pm to be in the pool for 5:15 pm warmup, the racing starts at 6 pm. Marine Hills is a shady pool surrounded by woods, and it gets chilly (and mosquito-ey) once the sun sets—bring warm clothes and bug spray. Marine Hills shared that their meet theme will be USA / 4th of July and we are welcome to  join in the patriotic fun.

Fri  Jul 4   No practice.

After this holiday week, things are going to ramp up, so here’s a peek at what is coming up the following week: 

Tues Jul 8  Home meet vs. Olympic View. The theme will be Pirates & Mermaids. Please  RSVP  by midnight Sunday. Also, please please please sign up to volunteer.  We need help to make swim meets happen and EVERY family should volunteer a minimum of four hours per swimmer, which means at least one meet. Gates open at 4:00, warm up is at 4:45p, big team cheer at 5:30, meet starts at 6 pm.

Thurs Jul 10  Away meet @ Normandy Park. RSVP  by midnight Tuesday.

Sat Jul 12 is another morning swim clinic. It starts at 8:00 am for age 11+ and 9:00 am for 10 & under. No RSVP, just show up.

Sat Jul 12 at 6p, we are going to the DubSea Fishsticks game, up in White Center  — this is a chance to hang out with your teammates and coaches on dry land, and get to know your fellow otters a little better! Don’t delay buying your game ticket…  games often sell out as the date gets closer. It is also Dick’s Drive in Night so you’ll have great food options.

That’s all for now. BTW- I realized I forgot to share Red vs. Blue meet results. They are attached. Meet results for league meets are posted online on the GSSSL Website if you want to look those up.

Oh- and if you haven’t already, you have until Tuesday 7/1 to Order Team Photos passcode: AH2025.

Hope everyone has a fun and safe Fourth!

 

Kirsty

Swim Rep | Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club

[email protected]  |  ig: @ahstc.otters @arborheightspool

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Upcoming Events 

Jul 1        Away Meet @ Marine Hills |  RSVP by Sun Jun 29 | Warm up @5:15p

Jul 4        No Practice –  Fourth of July

Jul 8        HOME Meet vs Olympic View | RSVP by Sun Jul 6 | volunteer  |  Warm up @4:45p

Jul 10      Away Meet @ Normandy Park |  RSVP by Tues Jul 8 |  Warm up @5:15p

Jul 12      Start & Turn Clinic | age 11+ @8a   &  age 10 & younger @9a

Jul 12      Swim Team Outing: DubSea FishSticks @6   BYO ticket, all are welcome

Jul 15      Away Meet @ Kent   |   RSVP by Sun Jul 13  |  Warm up @5:15p

Jul 17     HOME Meet vs Twin Lakes | SENIOR NIGHT |  RSVP by Tues Jul 15  | volunteer |  Warm up @4:45p

Jul 22     Away Meet @ Lakeridge |  RSVP by Sun Jul 20 |  Warm up @5:15p

Jul 24     B-Champs Meet @ Arbor Heights | RSVP by Tues Jul 22 | volunteer | Warm up @TBD

Jul 24     B-Champs Team Sleepover

Jul 25     Last day of practice! Pancake Breakfast

Aug 8     End of Season Party & Awards Night