2013-2014 Season
Hello Surf Parents:
Welcome newcomers and welcome back returning students. This will be our fourth season of Surf Team and we are proud to announce that SEMS teacher Mr. Scwenkmeyer has come aboard as an assistant coach. This year we will be practicing on Wednesdays and Fridays after school, and on Sunday mornings.
We need parent volunteers! We will need at least two adults, one in the water and one on the beach, both need to be CPR certified. Just like last year, students will heavily depend on carpools to get to practice.
Friday practice on weeks preceding a contests will be limited those students competing in the contest. This will be a strategy session with practice heats. Additionally, if we have more contestants that open slots on the roster, we will hold mock heats to determine who will earn a spot on the roster. A placing in the finals will guarantee a spot in the next contest.
2013-2014 Season
Our team currently practices on Wednesday and Fridays after school, and Sunday mornings at 8:00 at various locations Friday paracticies that preceed contests will be limited to those competing in the contest. Practices may be added to the schedule; check the calendar weekly for practice locations. Our team heavily relies on parent volunteers; parents are encouraged to surf with the kids, and come down to the beach at practice times for support. Practices may be cancelled due to in climate weather and unforeseen events.
Team Website
Please go to the SEST website and register as a member,www.sanelijosurfteam.webs.com, registration is free. The calendar page will be updated with practice times, locations, and any last minute changes. Please check the calendar on the days of practices/contests for any changes. Often times we have to changes locations due to conditions and other factors.
Surf Competitions
We will be competing in all of the Scholastic surf Series Middle School competitions:
Saturday October, 26, 2013 Avalanche, Ocean Beach
Saturday December 14, 2013 South Jetty, Oceanside Harbor Saturday January 25, 2014 Oceanside South Pier Saturday February 22, 2014 Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad
Saturday March 8, 2014 La Jolla Shores
Important Dates
- · 9/5 Parent meeting 755 (Mr. Love and Mr. Schwenkmeyer
- 9/10 Coach Meeting (need 2 parents to attend) @ TBA
- 9/11 Student Meeting at 2:10 pm after-school (Room 151 Mr. Schwenkmeyer)
- 9/18 8th grade only swim tryouts at Stonesteps, Enicintas
- 9/25 6th/7th grade only swim tryouts at Stonesteps, Enicintas
- 9/30 all forms and money due to team parent for delivery to surfsss.org
- 10/1 forms and money due to (www.surfsss.org)
- 10/2 1st surf practice
Swim Test
All students are required to pass the swim test. Students must be able to sucessfully swim out through the surf, around and object, and back to the beach without assistance.
2013-2014 Practice Schedule
- Wednesday’s after school –3pm-4pm Location TBD-Practice lead by Mr. Schwenkmeyer
- NEW Fridays after school-3pm-4pm Location TBD-Practice led by Mr.McBride
The Friday’s preceding contests will be reserved ONLY for those students competing in the contest.
- Sunday’s @ 8:00 am–9:30am- Location TBD-Practice led by Mr. Love
*Check the website calendar weekly for practice locations.
**Participation at every practice is NOT mandatory. Come as you can; the more parents in the water, the
better
Team Gear
Team gear is avaialble by submitting the following order form. Gear for the 2013-2014 season must be ordred by September 27th, delivered to Mr. Love’s classroom in a sealed envelope.