Synchro Scoop - Feb 11

From Coach Selina

LEARNINGS FROM JANUARY ROUTINE MEET & WATERLOO INVITATIONAL MEET

1. All athletes must arrive when the coaches have asked them to be at the pool - without proper warmup and landdrill - athletes were less successful

2. Gel  - please arrive with a MINIMUM of 3 layers of gel - hair needs to be up in a tight, braided bun

3. Bring SNACKS - high protein - NOT candy - and water

4. Ensure your athlete has been fed before arriving to the start of their competition - McDonalds food does not constitute the breakfast of champions

5. Ensure your athlete has ONLY the equipment needed - yoga mat for sure and practice suit/performance suit/club cap/towels - we had many people bringing their big hockey bags 

6. Athletes are required to ensure they inform the coach when they are leaving - PARENTS: please do NOT schedule other family commitments on the day your athlete competes - the performance schedule is an “idea” - this causes athletes stress if they will not be ready to leave when the parent has indicated at drop off

7. PARENTS - please do not try to get the attention of your child while they are with the coaches - once the athlete is handed over to coaching staff they are in “competition mode”. If you need to drop of food or other stuff, please message the coach and we will get it from the entrance to the pool

8. Locker room and pool access - the busier the competition the less room there is in the locker room - please ensure your athlete arrives in their spacing suit/black suit and wear their uniform to the competition pool - you do not need to help them carry stuff or change - being on deck without being a coach or an event volunteer/judge is a violation of OAS rules and can come with a hefty fine

9. Please remind your athletes to check they have ALL their items before leaving the competition venue - we have had some lost suits etc in the past 2 competitions

10. Loud cheering and YORK signs in the stands and on the deck have been an inspiration to all participants. Parents keep up the good work with the cheering - just remember - no cheering during figures😁

- Head Coach Selina

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Club Fundraising

Hello York Families!

Exciting Fundraising Update! We’re hosting a Sports Raffle with fantastic prizes:

• 2 Raptors Tickets (March 28 – $500+ value)

• 2 Maple Leafs Tickets (April 5– $400+ value)

Proceeds will support families traveling to Victoria. BC, covering chaperone and coach expenses.

And will also assist a York family facing significant health challenges, ensuring their athlete can continue training.

Goal: $5,000 💵 

Tickets:

🎟️ 1 for $5 

🎟️ 3 for $10 

🎟️ 10 for $20

Tickets available Tuesdays and Thursdays at SARC. Tickets also available Friday at Magna Centre starting Feb 21st. 

Raffle closing date March 14th

Coming up:

📌 Leslie Taylor next weekend! Grab your fan wear online or find Alfred and me at the pool this Tuesday Feb 11 if we have it in stock you can pickup Thursday Feb 13

🎉 NEW York Tumblers at $55 each!

Our fundraising team has many exciting ideas—let us know if you’d like to get involved!

Thank you for your support!

🌟 Congrats Coach Selina! 🌟

A huge shoutout to our Head Coach, Selina, for being named Ontario Artistic Swimming Assistant Coach of Youth Development! 🎉👏 A well-earned recognition for her dedication to the sport!

Corporate Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring our club? We have a sponsorship letter available—contact Brad with your company details!

Club Jacket Personalization

If you have a York Club Jacket without your athlete’s name, we’re offering a chance to add heat-pressed personalization! To move forward, we need more interest from at least 10–20 people. 💰 Estimated Cost: Under $10 (the more participants, the lower the cost!). The goal is $3-5.

Adpoint (via Shinta and Vigen) will create high-quality name add-ons that closely match the original Limelight Teamwear design with the same typeface.

📌 Name Guidelines (see example below):

• Maximum 12 characters

• All capital letters

• Format: “First Name” or “First Name + Initial .”

If you're interested, let Alfred know and add yourself to this sheet!

From the Community:

Supporting the Future of Aquatic Sports

Access to quality aquatic facilities is essential for the growth of our sport. York Artistic Swimming stands with the Aquatic Sport Council of Ontario in advocating for more 50m pools. Investing in proper infrastructure will create more opportunities for athletes, families, and communities. To support this important initiative: Like & Share the FB post Read the Whitepaper

JOKE OF THE WEEK 🤪

💖 What did one artistic swimmer say to the other on Valentine’s Day?

A:  "You make my heart synch!" 💞✨