CKST families,

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  For those who swam in Saturday's meet, we saw a lot of great races, and personal bests across the board.  Excellent work.  I have attached the results to this email, as well as the results from previous week's KCI and Gator Open results.  Nice work everyone. 

For swimmers who are aiming to reach the State swim meet, we finally have some clarity on the schedule.  I have included the information packet to this for everyone to view, and answer any questions I may not answer here.  The meet will be July 19, 20, and 21st, at different locations each day.  Friday will be the 400s, hosted by Virginia Vale, Saturday will be 12 and younger (but divided sessions by age group) at Crestmoor, and Sunday will be upper division at Eastmoor.  Keep in mind, much like KCI, if there are any swimmers that qualify in at least one event, that age group can enter a relay.  Practice that week is held for swimmers who have qualified and relay swimmers, and swimmers who have made prior arrangements with the coaches.  I know there have been a few questions about state, so I hope this helps answer those.  We have appreciated your patience while we got the information.

Lastly, it's the big 4th of July week.  Unlike previous years, we do not have a bye, and will be swimming this weekend.  This will be the final chance to qualify for Gold League, so get ready to swim fast.  Be sure to get entries in early, as we expect some families may be out of town, so it will be very helpful to know who plans to attend and who is away.  Thursday morning we will have a fun celebration, and all family members are encouraged to attend.  We will be having a pot luck, and we will send a separate communication about that in the coming days, so keep an eye out for that.  We usually have fun relays, so parents can come prepared to show off how their swimming skills have deteriorated over the previous 365 days since the last time they raced.  No evening practice Thursday night.  

That's it for now, and again, that is a lot.  Keep it up everyone, we are on the home stretch.  

GO CKST Dolphins!