We got off to a great start last week. We had numerous swimmers get motivated and earn the "Motivation Master" Charm of the Week. We also had several swimmers earn a blue bead for team spirit, and one for friendship. I've attached the most recent version of our Reach for the Stars Bead Awards (which will go onto a special backpack charm), to help de-mystify this a bit.

We are just getting started with the special charms. If your swimmer did not have the opportunity to earn the Motivation Master Charm from last week, they can still do so! All of the materials will be available at practices all week.

This week's charm is "Goal Setter." Some swimmers earned this charm during dryland by writing out some goals for this season. This charm is also tied to a rare bead award -- a Gold Glitter Star Bead -- In order to achieve the Goal Achieved Bead, swimmers have to create swimming goals. Goals can be both process-based (learning a skill) and outcome-based (achieving a certain time). Goal cards, like motivation cards are 3x5 cards with the swimmer's name on them, and have at least one goal written out. 

*I have quite the card collection* Make sure your swimmers collect their laminated cards to keep with them to help stay motivated throughout the summer season!

**Meet Sign Ups**Please don't forget to visit the team website (willowoaks.swimtopia.com), go to the "Meets and Events" and make sure that your swimmer(s) are marked as either "attending" or "not attending" for the Intrasquad Meet that is 2 weeks from today (June 20), as well as any other meets listed (if you know your schedule already). Thank you!

Schedule adjustments this week:

8 & Under -- Please have all 8 & Unders to the block side of the pool by 5:45. We want to make sure we have everyone ready to swim as quickly as possible once the lane lines are in. 

9-12-year-olds -- Please be to the block-side of the pool by 6:15 for a short meeting. 

12 & Overs -- Please be to the dive well by 6:45. We need extra time this week for turn and dive progressions.

Weather -- we are watching the weather for Weds and Thurs and will make an announcement about practice as early as possible those days. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!