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It's not too late. I can still live my dreams. - Diana Nyad TO DO: Register! If you have not yet registered for this season, please go online an register now! All groups, including Masters (at reduced rates compared to last season) are open for new swimmers. Our first day back in the pool is coming up on Monday – see you then. Add a Gym Pass to your registration! The Community Centre offers discounted rates for groups who purchase gym passes. Whether you are a parent, or a swimmer,...
“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” - Pat Riley A bit of summer KISU news . . . Challenge Week is here – best wishes to all of our KISU affiliated athletes who are participating in the races! A big Thank You goes out to all of the swimmers (and families) who took part in the recentPeach Festival Parade. It was wonderful to be represented! KISU Swim Club is the FIRST SPORTS CLUB IN CANADA to submit our completed application for Club Excellence certification! We...
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Hi Everyone - We hope you are all enjoying your summer! There's a couple of things coming up - one of them TOMORROW - so wanted to be sure everyone gets the info . . . FRIDAY AUGUST 9th - Open Water practice from 7-8am. All Intermediate swimmers and up are invited. Meet at the Peach! SATURDAY AUGUST 10th - Peach Festival Parade - KISU will be represented in the parade this year by a dozen or so of our swimmers sporting KISU shirts and goggles, blowing bubble, and handing...
“Victory belongs to the most persevering.” - Napoleon Looking for ways to keep swimming through the summer? Here's a few things to consider . . . Boston Pizza Junior Triathlon This event has always been a big hit with KISU swimmers. Their strong swimming background takes them through the first leg easily and sets them up for success as they try out Penticton’s sport of triathlon. The race is coming up THIS WEEKEND! Check out the link below for details: http://www.pentictontriathlonclub.com/events/details/6-boston-pizza-junior-triathlon Open Water Swim Events We’ve heard that the Across...
HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE! Just a couple of quick things to note on the KISU front . . . 1. Today you will receive your billing summary via email, and tomorrow you will receive your invoice. If you notice anything on your billing summary that looks wrong, please let me know asap so that it can be corrected prior to tomorrow's invoicing! 2. Please ensure that you pay your KISU invoice IN FULL this month. Registration will start in July and all outstanding amounts for this season must be paid before...
“When the Club News is this late . . . it must be June .” - Jill Doroshuk TO DO 1. Sign up for: Year End Fun Day at Loco Landing. Tuesday after practice from 6:00-8:00. $15 forGo-karts, Mini-golf, Bumper Boats, Monkey Motion and the brand new SkyTrek Ropes Course! where you're safely completing 15 different rope elements high in the air! 2. Mark the Calendar for BEACH PRACTICE: On Tuesday June 18th, practice will be held at Okanagan Lake. Swimmers will still meet at the pool, but will walk...
“You don't always get what you wish for, you get what you work for .” - unknown TO DO 1. Sign up for: The June Time Trial (THIS Saturday) and Tickleberries – the event originally said sub-4 swimmers only, but it’s open to all!! Parents will be needed to help with timing and with stroke and turn. Please bring a coffee and plan to stay to help! And if you are coming to Ticklberries, BE SURE IT SAYS SO IN THE COMMENTS SECTION – right now only two families have...
“Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” - Shaquille O’Neal TO DO 1. Sign up for the Year End Awards Night!! There are lots of families who haven’t signed up yet – we hope you are coming! The club is providing pizza and drinks. Families are asked to bring a potluck salad or dessert to share. We are getting together at Manitou Park in Naramata (in case of rain, the Naramata School Gym), so bring chairs, blankets, and dishes/cutlery. And if you...
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” ý Phil Jackson TO DO 1. Sign up for the June Time Trial: And don’t forget about the bike ride to Tickleberries after! 2. Sign up for AA’s: If your swimmer has a AA time (and no AAA times) be sure to sign them up asap for the LC AA Championship Meet in Victoria. 3. Have you: Signed up for the Year End Awards Night and the Loco Landing Fun Day? Don’t forget...