NOTE: These items contain expired information and are for reference only. Please check the Breaking News page for the latest updates and information on team activities. Items are placed into the Archive as they are removed from the Breaking News page.
July 23, 2010
Last Minute Champs Notes*
Parking: THERE IS A $6 PARKING FEE EACH DAY. Please bring exact change to speed up the entry process.
Volunteers: Although we are the largest team in the league, we still have volunteer spots that need to be filled. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Dee Moretti, will have a table set-up in our team area and we will need to get ALL of these positions filled.
Communicating: Please bring Walkie Talkies if you have them. Our team area is a distance from the pool, so, hearing will be difficult. Coaches and parents having Walkie Talkies will ensure Team Parents, parents and swimmers are aware of what events are coming up.
More Boy/Girl Meet Pictures
More fun pictures have been added to the Boy/Girl Meet Gallery. Check them out!
July 21, 2010
Championships Notes*
Details for the Championships event on Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, at UC Davis Schaal Aquatics Center have been posted to the Our Coaches page under the 'July 21' link in the Coaches' Notes. The Notes include information about directions, parking, Team set-up/location, check-in, and much more. Driving directions and maps are also available from the Meet Information page.
Piranhathon Pledges Deadline*
Attention Parents and Swimmers!
CORRETION: Friday, July 23rd is the last day to turn in your Piranhathon pledges; please place them in the Piranhathon or Albelo Family file folder at the pool.
Prizes will be given out at Awards Night on 8/5/10 @ Foulks Ranch Elementary School.
See you there!
Boy/Girl Meet Pictures
Pictures from the Boy/Girl meet have been posted to the Picture Gallery. Enjoy!
July 20, 2010
Featured Swimmers
Our Swimmers of the Week for week 11 have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page. Congratulations on your hard work and good sportsmanship!
July 19, 2010
Academic All American*
The Elk Grove Piranhas swim team is once again proud to announce the Academic All American Swimmer program. This award recognizes our student athletes as people who apply their life-skills in many ways, learning to balance home, school, and extra-curricular activities.
To learn more and to print out an application, please visit the Swimmer Spotlight page and click on '"Academic All American" in the Page Links menu near the top of the page. Completed applications are due Friday 7/23 at the end of AM practice.
July 14, 2010
Picture Gallery Update
Pictures from the Del Norte meet on July 10th have been posted to the Picture Gallery. Enjoy!
Boy/Girl Meet *
The Boy/Girl Meet is this Friday, July 16, from 5-9 PM. Please click here for details.
Championships Volunteers *
We still need volunteers for Championships!
Each team is required to provide a certain number of volunteers for Champs and we need to do our part.
A binder for Volunteer Sign-ups for Championships is on the pool deck.
We need to fill ALL our volunteer positions by July 17th...that’s this week!
We really need help with Ready Bench...and a few other positions....volunteer shifts are short in length...1.5 – 2 hours each.
AND, you get double-volunteer-hours for volunteering at Championships!
Please sign-up today!
July 12, 2010
Meet Results and Top Times
Meet Results and Top Times from the July 10th meet with Del Norte have been posted. To view them visit the Meet Information page and click on the appropriate link in the Meet Support Links menu near the top of the page.
July 11, 2010
Featured Swimmers
The Week 10 Swimmers of the Week have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page. Congratulations, swimmers!
Evening Swim Practice Pick-up*
CSD has requested the following:
The 7:00pm hour is a very busy hour at the aquatic complex with swim practice ending, swim lessons on-going, and lap swim/water aerobics beginning. With limited parking and very limited driveway access for pick-up and drop-off, the parking lot becomes a huge problem that extends onto Bruceville Road. We would simply ask that parents picking their children up not park at the curb and wait but move further down the parking lot, park, and come and pick up their children.
As a reminder, stopping or waiting in your car in a red zone is a vehicle violation and can be ticketed. We have seen both EG Police and Sacramento County Sheriff ticket vehicles with the driver inside.
Let’s be a good community partner and work to accommodate the heavy traffic at the evening pick-up.
MOC Swim Practice Schedule
The swim practice schedule for Meet of Champions has been posted to the Practice Information page. This practice is for MOC participants only.
June 25, 2010
Venue Change for Championships
The location of this year's Championships on July 24th and 25th has been changed from Roseville to the Schaal Aquatics Center at UC Davis. Please visit the Meet Information page to view the corrected Season Schedule and to link to the Event Directions page which now has the correct address, driving directions, and map.
July 11, 2010
Boy/Girl Meet*
Get ready for some real fun in the pool!
The Boy/Girl Meet is Friday, July 16th from 5:00-9:00pm (includes warm-up, set-up and take-down).
We will have a lot of fun relay races, Boys V. Girls!
There will be a Family Relay...see the sign-ups on the white board at the pool. The relay will be an 8 X 25 relay...and your stroke/leg will be a surprise. So mix and match with other families to complete your relay.
If your swimmer is unable to attend, please sign the MISS-A-MEET BINDER now.
July 7, 2010
Featured Swimmers
The Week 9 Swimmers of the Week have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page. Way to go, swimmers!
July 6, 2010
Coaches' Notes
Coaches' Notes for July 5th have been posted to the Our Coaches page. Please take some time to read them for important information about upcoming events including details about Championships and what kinds of swim practice changes to expect as Champs approach.
July 2, 2010
Featured Swimmers
Our Swimmers of the Week for week 8 have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page. Good Job!
June 28, 2010
Woodcreek Pictures
Pictures from the meet on June 19th have been posted to the Picture Gallery page. Enjoy!
July Calendar
The printable calendar for July has been posted. To access it, visit the Meet Information page and click on 'Printable Calendar' in the Meet Support Links menu.
June 23, 2010
Volunteering for Championships*
A binder for Volunteer Sign-ups for Championships is now available at the pool. We need to fill ALL our volunteer positions by July 17th (one week before Champs.)
Swimmers of the Week
Our Week 7 Featured Swimmers have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page. Congratulations, swimmers!
June 22, 2010
Picture and Results Updates
New parent pictures have been added to the Glen Oaks gallery. The score from the Woodcreek meet on June 19th has been added to the results.
June 21, 2010
Woodcreek Results
Meet Results and Top Times from the June 19th meet are now available from the Meet Information page.
June 18, 2010
Glen Oaks Pictures
Pictures from the Glen Oaks meet on June 12th have been posted to the Picture
Gallery. Enjoy!
June 17, 2010
Woodcreek Seawolves Meet Notes*
Notes for this weekend's meet have been posted to the Our Coaches page. Please take some time to review them for details and information about the meet.
June 15, 2010
Swimmers of the Week
Congratulations to our Featured Swimmers for Week 6! Visit the Swimmer Spotlight page to see who is being honored.
June 11, 2010
Piranha Press*
The June 10 Issue has been posted to the Piranha Press page. Check it out for details of the upcoming meet, highlights from previous meets, news about upcoming events, and more!
June 9, 2010
Swimmers of the Week
Our Featured Swimmers for Week 5 have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page. Kudos to them!
!!! Piranhathon 2010 !!!
It's time once again for our annual swim-a-thon! A new link has been added to the left-hand menu on this page and the Home page. Click on it to visit the official Piranhathon page with all the documents and information you will need to participate. There are some great prizes this year, so start collecting those pledges!
June 8, 2010
Pictures
Pictures from the meet with Rio del Oro on June 5th have been posted to the Picture Gallery page. Enjoy!
June 7, 2010
Featured Swimmers
The Week 4 Swimmers of the Week have been posted to the Swimmer Spotlight page.
Meet Results & Top Times
Meet Results and Top Times from the Rio meet have been posted. To view them, visit the Meet Information page and click on the appropriate link in the Meet Support Links menu.
June 3, 2010
Coaches Notes*
Each season the coaches prepare notes for swimmers and families with information about the season and upcoming events. These notes contain everything from important information about meet policies, procedures, and logistics to helpful advice and tips for peek performance. Please be sure to read the latest Notes to keep up-to-date on important meet information.
Notes for June 2nd have been posted to the Our Coaches page in the Coaches' Notes section at the top of the page.
Meet Setup*
We need your help! If you are interested in earning volunteer hours, please plan to help with “set-up” for Saturday’s Home Meet, THIS FRIDAY, June 4th, beginning at 5:15pm.
Thank you...
June 2, 2010
2010 Piranhathon*
Hey Swimmers!
Would you like to win an X BOX-360, bring a Piranha friend and attend a pizza party with your swim coaches?
These are just some of the prizes when you collect pledges for the Piranhas 2010 swim-a-thon and party held on Sunday, July 11th, from 6-9 PM at the Jerry Fox Swim Center (in Elk Grove Park).
The Piranhathon is the swim team's Annual Party. We have a catered dinner (L & L Hawaiian BBQ), swim-a-thon, auction, and more. All the coaches are there, and it's a lot of fun!
Click on the links below for more information and to start collecting those pledges!
The top times for all age groups have been updated with results from the College Greens Invitational. To view them, visit the Meet Information page and click on 'Records & Top Times' in the Meet Support Links menu.
May 31, 2010
Website Updates
The June, printable calendar is now available on the Meet Information page. Use the link in the Parent Support Links menu near the top of the content area. The Calendar is also available from the Site Map. Links to the Site Map are available from the bottom of all main pages (those listed on the left-hand menu.)
The Practice Information page has also been updated to remove the May schedule and the Meet Information page has been updated to move the May schedule to the Archive section.
May 28, 2010
June/July Practice Schedule
The practice schedule for June and July has been posted. June means the start of the morning practice schedule as well as a new component this season, dryland training. Please see the Practice Information page for details.
Turns and Starts Clinic*
Information and a registration form for the new 'Turns and Starts' clinics in June and July have been posted to the Registration page under Clinics, and the dates have been added to the Season Schedule.
Featured Swimmers
Swimmers of the Week will be chosen by the coaching staff each week of the season and posted poolside and on the website. For details and to view the Featured Swimmers from Weeks 1-3, please visit the Swimmer Spotlight page.
Top Times Reports
Top Times reports from the May 22nd meet have been posted for all age groups. To view them, visit the Meet Information page and click on 'Records and Top Times' in the Meet Support Links menu.
May 25, 2010
Johnson Ranch Corrected Meet Results
A corrected version of the Johnson Ranch Meet Results has been posted to the Meet Results page.
May 25, 2010
Meet Results and Pictures
Meet Results from both Johnson Ranch and the College Greens Invitational are now available from the Meet Information page. Click on 'Meet Results' in the Meet Support Links menu near the top of the page to be taken to the Results page. The score will be available soon!
Pictures from Johnson Ranch have also been posted to the Picture Gallery page. To view them, scroll down to the event list in the 2010 Season Galleries section and click on the 'Johnson Ranch' link.
Enjoy!
May 21, 2010
A Memo from Coach Brenda for Saturday's Johnson Ranch Meet*
Directions are on the Meet Information page, Event Directions link and also in the Piranha Press.
Check in is at 6:30am and swimmers not checked in by 7:15am will be scratched from the meet (get phone numbers of other swimmers in case you are running behind).
The weather is predicted to be only in the 60's, with a chance of rain.
We will still be swimming.
Bring warm clothing, extra towels, sleeping bags, etc. to stay warm.
Pop-ups will help keep everyone dry.
Bring plastic tarps to lie on the wet ground.
Because of the cooler weather warm-ups will run differently.
6U will do a dry land warm-up from 7:35-7:45am
7-8's will do a dry land warm-up from 7:45-7:55am
9-10B and 11-12G will warm up in the pool from 7:35-7:45am
9-10G and 11-12B will warm up in the pool from 7:45-7:55am
13 and older will warm up in the pool from 7:55-8:05am
Both teams are large; therefore, the meet may run longer.
In addition, we will be doing flyover starts for all age groups 9 and older.
Flyover starts are where the swimmers finish their race and stay in the water while the next heat starts their race - then they get out.
Remember to have good sportsmanship and congratulate the swimmers on either side of you by shaking their hands.
Breakfast and lunch food items will be for sale at the Johnson Ranch snack bar.
If interested in participating in the College Greens Invitational on Sunday, May 23rd they still have room.
Swimmers can show-up to pre-register the morning of by 7:30am.
Forms can be printed out from our Meet Information page, under the event in the Season Schedule.
May 19, 2010
Piranha Press*
The May 17 Issue of the Piranha Press has been posted to the Piranha Press page. Check it out for the latest details on upcoming events and helpful tips like what to bring to a meet, how to stay fueled for peak performance, and more!
May 18, 2010
Picture Day*
This Thursday, May 20th, is Elk Grove Piranhas Team Picture Day from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at Wackford. We will be starting with the 6 & Unders and working our way up through the age groups. The Team Picture will probably be taken around 5:00pm, or a little before, if it runs quickly like last year.
A team picture and individual picture of your swimmer is included with each registration. Additional pictures and items (buttons, mugs, etc.) can be ordered on site.
See you there!
May 13, 2010
Time Trials Results and Pictures
Meet Results from Time Trials are now available from the Meet Information page. Click on 'Meet Results' in the Meet Support Links menu near the top of the page and scroll to the meet for which you would like to see results. You will need the 2010 season username and password to access these documents. Please see the copy of the 'Welcome' e-mail that was sent to all mailing list subscribers for this information. If you are not on the mailing list or you did not receive the 'Welcome' e-mail, please contact the webmaster.
We also have a few pictures available from Time Trials. These have been posted to the Picture Gallery page. To view them, scroll down to the event list in the 2010 Season Galleries section and click on the event for which you would like to see pictures. The Galleries also require the username and password. If you would like to submit your own pictures, there is information on how to do this as well.
Enjoy!
May 11 , 2010
May Practice Schedule*
The May Practice Schedule has been updated to include practice times for May 17 through May 28. Please see the Practice Information page for details.
May 7 , 2010
Time Trials Schedule*
Time Trials:
11:30am – Meet Set-up; Volunteers Only
12:00pm – Swimmer Check-in
12:15pm – Warm-ups start
6:00pm – Time Trials end (6 & Unders will end much sooner, closer to 3pm)
Please Note: Each swimmer will be swimming all the individual events in their age group. No relays. Each event we will rotate through the different age groups starting with the 9-10 girls 100 IM.
Practice Memos*
Practice Memo to Parents: We have scheduled the times for the age groups according to lane space availability and based on the sizes of each age group. We realize work schedules, other athletics, music, and school conflicts will arise and prevent your child from attending their specific workout time. However, showing up at a different practice time impacts other age groups and in some cases creates severe overcrowding. Please keep the switching of your practice times to a minimum and speak with a coach first before assuming it is OK to make the change. Remember, we are a large team and have 330 athlete schedules we are working with.
Practice Schedule: Now through Friday, May 14 any 9/10's with siblings in the 5-5:45pm practice, may attend 5-5:45pm. Or, any that have attended so far this week may continue to do so.
Any 13-14 boys interested in attending the 7:30-8:30pm workout may do so to help alleviate the crowding at the 6:30-7:30pm workout.
May 6 , 2010
Time Trials Volunteers Needed*
Time Trials are this Saturday, May 8th, and we still need to fill the following volunteer positions to help make this event happen:
The Practice Schedule for May 3 - May 14 has been posted to the Practice Information page. The May 17 - May 28 schedule will be available shortly.
The different schedules are due to the High School swim teams winding down their seasons, so we take advantage of the extra pool space. June and July schedules should be the same for both months. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
April 30, 2010
Parents Tools for Swim Meets
The following tools are available from the Parent Support Links menu on the Parent's Page:
Swim Meet Results Sheets -Swimmers and parents can use these sheets to track their swim meet results. Result Sheets include dates for all meets in the season as well as events appropriate to the listed age group. There’s also a place to include last year’s best times along with the Meet of Champs qualifying times. You can attach them to a file folder/card stock and cut them down to size, so they can be used throughout the season.
Team Parent Tips - This page contains tips and printable tools for Age Group parents and includes a Meet Line-up Sheet, a Blank Race Slip, and a Meet Organization Form.
April 13 , 2010
Wackford's Policy on Animals at the Pool*
This is a reminder from the CSD. No animals are allowed in the pool or on the pool deck at the Wackford Pool.
This note is posted at the pool:
"No animals are allowed in the pool or pool area.
*It is against the California Health Code to bring animals onto the pool deck. Not all animals are safe to be around."
Thank you for your cooperation.
April 27, 2010
Meet Information Page Updates
Calendar and Season Schedule
The May printable calendar has been posted to the Meet Information page, and the Season Schedule has been updated to move past events to the bottom of the schedule in a Schedule Archive section. This puts the current month's schedule on top for easier access.
April 22, 2010
Practice Schedule Update*
All 9/10 and 11/12 Girls and Boys...
For TODAY, Thursday, April 22nd we have the opportunity to use the competition pool from 5:45pm-6:30pm. To help ease the crowdedness of the 6:30pm-7:15pm workout, we request all 9/10's please attend practice at 5:45pm-6:30pm on Thursday, April 22nd.
11/12 Girls and Boys interested in practicing early on Thursday, April 22nd at 5:45pm-6:30pm are welcome to attend as well.
April 17, 2010
Practice Schedule Update*
The practice schedule has been posted for Monday, April 26 to Saturday, May 1. Please note, the schedule for this week is different from the rest of April due to repairs on the Competition Pool at Wackford, and there is no practice on Wednesday or Thursday. Please see the Practice Information page for details.
The schedules for May will be out soon. There will be two schedules, 5/3-5/14 and 5/17-5/28. The different schedules are due to the High School swim teams winding down their seasons, so we take advantage of the extra pool space. June and July schedules should be the same for both months. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
April 9 , 2010
15-18 Young Men and Women Practice Options*
The coaching staff has added a practice option for the 15-18 young men's and women's age groups: Monday - Thursday, 7:30-8:30 PM in the Competition Pool.
If you are a member of one of these groups, please plan to attend this later practice option. It will be very helpful in balancing the number of swimmers in the pool.
For a full schedule please visit the Practice Information page.
April 5 , 2010
Swimming Practice Update*
The Elk Grove Piranhas Swim Team begins its regular season on Monday, April 5th.
On Monday, at the beginning of each practice session, our coaches will be addressing the swimmers on the pool deck – reviewing rules and expectations for the season. Please have your child/children dress in warm clothes.
Visit the Practice Information page for a full practice schedule for the month of April.
PLEASE NOTE
Our Friday, April 9th, practice schedule has been changed:
- There will be NO 6 & Under or 7/8 practice.
- 9/10 Boys will practice from 6:30-7:15pm.
- All other age groups are on the regular “Friday Practice schedule.”
March 25 , 2010
Printable Calendar
A printable calendar will be available on the Meet Information page for each month of the Season Schedule containing events. The calendar will be available the week prior to the start of each month. The April calendar has been posted. To print it, visit the Meet Information page and click on 'Printable Calendar' in the menu near the top of the content area. Click the 'Print' button at the bottom of the calendar page or use your print utility.
March 24 , 2010
2010 Team Swimming Suit Fitting*
An additional date has been added for our new team suit fittings/orders: Thursday, March 25th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Wackford Pool.
The remaining fitting/order dates are:
Thursday, March 25th 4:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday, April 7th 4:30-6:30 PM
Monday, April 12th 4:30-6:30 PM
March 19 , 2010
2010 Team Swimming Suits-Correction*
The Registration page has been updated with pictures and information about the correct 2010 team suit, the Cyber Swirl in blue/black. We apologize for the confusion with the original posting and e-mail. See the entry below, dated March 17, for more information.
March 17 , 2010
2010 Team Swimming Suits*
Information about the 2010 Team Suits is now available on the website. For pictures and details on fitting and ordering, please link to the Registration page by using the menu in the left-hand column and scroll down to the section on 'Team Suits.' The dates for fitting and ordering have also been posted to the Season Schedule on the Practice Information page and will be added to the printable Calendar when it is posted for April.
March 16 , 2010
Registration Closures
All age groups except the 13/14 and 15-18 groups are now closed and no longer accepting registrations. Please visit the Registration page for more information and to view and print the Registration packet for swimmers in these groups only.
March 15 , 2010
Swimmers Mailing List and Welcome Letter*
A mailing list has been set up with the e-mails you provided with your registration. This list is used to disseminate important and timely information from the team to all swimmers and families. A "Welcome" letter was sent to each e-mail that was added to the list, so please watch your inboxes. The letter contains important information about the list and how to access secure areas of this website.
If you provided an e-mail address with your registration but did not receive the "Welcome" letter, please go to the Parent's Page and click on "E-mail" near the top of the content area. This will take you to a page that explains how to resolve e-mail issues as well as how to add or change your e-mail address. Please be sure to provide all required information when requesting a change.
Website Updates
A new Practice Schedule is now available for the start of team practices in April. To view it, please visit the Practice Information page.
March 12 , 2010
High School Aquatics Fundraising
For those of you who have been following the fundraising efforts of the local high school aquatics programs, the Elk Grove Area Aquatics Sports Foundation is holding their First Annual Sunrise to Sunset Swim on Saturday, April 10. Use the links below for the details and documents you need to participate.
Registration documents and information for the College Greens Invitational are now available on the website. Please visit the Meet Information page and scroll down to the event entry on May 23rd. You will find a link to a page containing information and links to all the forms you will need to participate.
February 21 , 2010
Meet Your Coaches!
Our Coaches page has been updated with pictures and bios of your 2010 coaching staff. Browse the pictures and click on them to learn about your coaches' swimming and coaching experience or just to get some fun facts!
February 13 , 2010
Age Group Closures for Registration
The following age groups are now full and no longer accepting registrations for the 2010 Season:
7/8 Girls
9/10 Girls
11/12 Girls
January 27 , 2010
Starts, Strokes, and Turns Clinic
The Coaches' Starts, Strokes, and Turns Clinic flyer has been posted to the website. Please visit the Registration page and scroll down to the 'Clinics' section for details and to print your form.
January 26 , 2010
2010 Registration*
Registration for the 2010 Piranhas Swim Season is now open! Please click on the 'Registration' link in menu at left to be taken to the Registration page for details and to print your Registration Packet. Complete and sign all forms and bring them, along with your payment, to Registration Night.
For those families interested in participating in the Stroke & Turn clinic being offered by the Piranha Coaches in March, please check back soon. Additional information and a registration flyer will be posted to the Registration page.
January 26 , 2010
Seasonal Website and Mailing List Updates
The website is currently in the update process for the 2010 Season. Pages will be updated as information becomes available, and old information, including Meet Results, will no longer be available. For now, your 2009 password will work on pages such as the 'Records & Top Times' page, and e-mails are still being sent to the 2009 mailing list; however, be sure to provide a current, working e-mail address with your Registration packet. A new list will be created and a new password e-mailed to all registered families following Registration Night.
December 10 , 2009
How Do I Know if I'm Receiving Team Mailings?
A feature has been added to the Breaking News page to help families determine if they are receiving team mailings. If an e-mail has been sent that corresponds to a Breaking News item, an asterisk will appear next to the subject of the News item. See December 2, below, for an example. If you feel you are not receiving these mailings, please visit the Parent's Page and click on "E-Mail" in the menu at the top of the content area for information on resolving e-mail problems.
December 9 , 2009
It's A Date!
With the holiday season in full swing, you may not be thinking about next year's swimming season, but the Piranha Board has been hard at work preparing for 2010. So keep these dates open!
Thursday, February 11th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Registration Night
Thursday, March 11th, 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Parent's Night
Please visit the Registration page, using the link in the left-hand column, for details.
