DIVERS-
Unfortunately, you
all dive on the Thursday before the swimmers arrive (girls to dive first this
year). A small group--but a strong group! Coach
Fennelly will be there, on deck..and Coach
Havick will be there as well.
(***Coach Havick, please meet the divers and Jonathan at 7am in order to sign
their dive sheets (required before they can dive) and to get the deck pass to
Jonathan so he may coach from the pool deck. If you need each other's cells
again, let me know). Ginny,
Katie, Jack and Adam--well done. Though the rest of the team is not in the
bleachers this day, they are with you in thought! I know you all
will support Adam as he joins this group of Water Warrior
divers...as Adam is our one returning male diver for next year. Jack, good
luck! Congrats to you as you finish your fourth year at state.
SWIMMERS-
You all swim
on Friday. It is a long, long day. Each of you should know your event and Coach Havick will be there to help. Veteran state
swimmwers, please help our "first time" swimmers...cheering each
other on. OCHS has always been a proud "show" and I know will
represent OCHS with style and good attitude! "Congrats" to our
senior swimmers here again at state, Robert Wylie and Caroline Henning. Robert,
good luck as you continue your diving in college; you have been an amazing
asset to our team all four years on Varsity. Caroline, thank you for your four
years of wonderful leadership and support. We are so glad you are here to be at
the state meet again!
**Saturday are the
finals. Warm ups begin at 11am! Again, if you are in the finals, please be sure
you are ON TIME!
INFO TO KNOW---
If you have not
reserved a hotel room for the night before the meets, PLEASE remember that
Atlanta has WAY more traffic than Oconee! Give yourself time to arrive ON TIME!
Warm ups are at
7:00AM--EARLY!!!!!
ATHLETES- you must enter at the SIDE DOOR
of the Georgia Tech pool (on Tech parkway), NOT the front entrance to the
sports complex, on the morning of the meet to get your ATHLETE BADGE for entry!
It is tricky, if you have not been there before.
Please take some
snacks for you (and to share). Again, it is a long day and you need to stay
hydrated and nourished.
PLEASE, wear your
team warm ups/suits. WE ARE the WATER WARRIORS!
Look for one another as teams all sit together in designated areas.
PARENTS-you will enter at the front entrance.
There is a $12/day fee. (have cash--I am not sure if they take anything else at
the door)
Parking is also
tricky. There is a lot by the complex and across the street. There is also a
charge for that ($10/day, I think). Cash, as well.
There is
concession in a small dining area at the complex. There will also be state
apparel to purchase, as well as swim/dive gear.
Team note-If you would like to gather after the meet
for a team meal, please be sure you make arrangements before you leave the
pool. In past years, the team has gathered at close-by restaurants to
celebrate!
Reminder-Year End Awards Banquet is Thursday, Feb.
18 at 6pm at the Civic Center.
Also-be sure to
let your teachers know which day you will be gone. Your absence is
"excused"--but you are still responsible for the work for that day!😉
*Coach Havick
will also give your names to the attendance office.
GOOD LUCK! If you need anything or have any
questions, let me know. (706-206-5106) If I cannot help, I will find someone
who can!
PS--a very special
THANK YOU to Robin Williamson, our treasurer and team mom
"extraordinare". You are gift to this team!!!
