Neptune News, Volume 6

July 1st, 2023

Good morning Neptune Nation,

I know you all are gearing up for the 4th of July holiday next week so we are bringing you the Neptune news 1 day early. Please read this email carefully as it contains reminders regarding meet entry for meet #5 at Willow Creek II and prelims entry. Prelims entry deadline has been extended to tomorrow,  Sunday July 2nd @ 10am! Willow Creek II entry opens tomorrow, Sunday July 2nd at noon and closes on Tues July 4th @ 10pm. We know it is a holiday week so encourage you all to get in your entries ASAP!

Thank you to Sara Cuthbert for chairing the 11 & up Games this year. The kids all had a blast!

New & Old Business:

• Swim Clinic Monday Night July 5th from 5–6 pm. The clinic will cover starts and turns as we get ready for our last meet and prelims! Please note that the set up for the 4th of July squares will be occurring at the same time so be respectful of those setting up their tents.
• No practice Tuesday July 4th, it’s a holiday!
• Please support your Cherry Knolls Neptunes and pre-purchase your 4th of July meal by Today July 1st by NOON purchase here. Pre-purchased meals will be served from 11am-Noon. Non-pre-purchased meals start at noon till 1pm or sell out. Cash or credit accepted.
• Wed July 5th practice is still scheduled though it may be dry-land if our dear pool needs time to recover from the mass of humanity who visited her on the 4th.
• Saturday July 8th Meet #5 @ Willow Creek II
• Coaches Tip Jar: As the season wraps up please consider acknowledging our coaches for their hard work and dedication this season. Contributions can be made in increments of $10 via credit card or you may write a check made out to CKST with “coaches” in the memo line and deliver it to the red mailbox down at the pool. Contributions are then divided evenly among Caleb, Sadie, Lucy, William, Jaelyn and Kate-Hayden. Visit the CKST website homepage or contribute here: CoachesTip Jar 2023

• Saturday July 8th- All team banquet @ Cherry Field @ 6pm-Come help celebrate the end of the season. Swimmers will receive his/her end of season gift, view the team slideshow and enjoy a sweet treat. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Dinner is not provided but you may bring a picnic dinner to eat while we celebrate all the amazing Neptune swimmers. Dress- many of the kids dress up a little for the event. We will still shamelessly be plugging our need for two new parent reps next year. Email us at [email protected]
• Keep in mind your swimmer can earn two certificates at the end of the season banquet: 1) All Events Award: Butterfly, Back, Breast and Free (for successfully swimming every event in their age group). Note: Your swimmer must not DQ on any of the events to earn this award. 2) IM Awesome Award (for successfully swimming the IM for the first time) DQ not acceptable. These certificates are a great motivator for kids, tell your swimmer.

Reminders: Set an alarm on your phone to register for meet #5 at Willows II starting July 2nd at noon!!!

Prelims and Finals Meet Entry Information: Please consult your inbox for the email titled “Prelims and Finals Information” or look on the CKST homepage under “Recent News” for more information. Anyone can participate in prelims and it is super fun. Practice times can be found on the CKST website under the schedules tab “Practice Schedules”

Prelims meet entry is still open via Swimtopia and will close tomorrow July 2nd @ 10 pm FIRM DEADLINE If you sign up for Prelims you must also sign up for a meet job via Swimtopia.

Sincerely,

Parent Reps