8/28 Update

The camaraderie and energy that our team had this last week was contagious! It was so exciting to see so many of you encouraging each other throughout a set (being unafraid to do something new) or just having fun and being silly on deck. Part of being UNBREAKABLE means being true to yourself and not giving up your values, your morals, and your original personality. Even if a friend, classmate, or society tells you not to because it's the "thing to do." Being natural helps you to stay grounded and remain driven and humble in all areas of your life. In return, you get respect and that goes a long way. Everyone on Pinnacle swim & dive contributes something unique to our team and the coaches and I are so proud to be a part of such a special group! 

"Success - the real success - does not depend upon the position you hold, but upon how you carry yourself in that position." - Theodore Roosevelt

A lot going on this week:

- Tuesday 8/30 is a half day, we DO have practice. We will still have a bus leaving from Pinnacle at 2:45 pm to go to the pool. 

- Thursday 9/1 PRACTICE TIME CHANGE. There is a dual meet at the pool on this day, so we had to switch the practice time to 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. There will be NO bus. Please plan accordingly to be dropped off and picked up at the pool. 

- Friday 9/2: 1st ANNUAL PINNACLE SWIM & DIVE ALUMNI MEET! There is NO practice at our usual time on this day. Our alumni event will begin at 6:30 pm and go until about 8 pm. We will have some fun and friendly competition with our past Pioneers! There will be pizza (for athletes and alumni only) to follow. Parents and families are welcome to come watch! 

- NO practice on Monday, September 5th (Labor day)

See you tomorrow,

Coach Paige

Parent Volunteering Opportunities

Below I have the list for parent volunteering for this season. Please take your time to read through this. I have recorded names that have already signed  up. Please email me as soon as possible if you can help with an event! Thank you so much for your time in advance. These events would not be possible without you! 

Our first big event (approaching quickly) is our Alumni meet on Sept. 2nd. I already have a few parents that have offered to pick up a couple cases of water each: 

Kelly Neill, Danny Barnard, and Jamie Roberson. We still need a few more cases! 

SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT (Thursday, October 20th)

1.  Athletes are recognized 20 minutes before start of Meet

2.  Athletes are presented flowers by their families and a few words are said by the Coaches. (Athletes will fill out a small biography a week before hand). We need a parent to purchase the bundle of roses/flowers and boosters will reimburse.

3.  Banners (Class of 2017 w/ athlete names) are made by parent and/or athlete and hung around the pool area.

4.  Optional:  Pizza Party after the Meet at the Pool. Volunteers to organize - collect money, order pizza, maybe dessert. (Pizza party is not paid for by Boosters, money will need to be collected by volunteers)

 Sign up

Flowers:  Tracy Francis  

Banners:  Jacki Tatman

Pizza:

Dessert:

 POT LUCK PASTA PARTY - TBD (Traditionally held at an Athlete’s home the week of the District Meet)

1. We need a family to open up their home to host this fun night!  

2. One parent will need to send out an EVITE for the party (RSVP so host knows how many to expect) and divide menu (salad, pasta, bread, soda, dessert, paper goods)  among the alphabet of athletes

3.  We will need parent volunteers to help set up / clean up

Sign up:

 Host: The Esterlys 

 EVITE:

 Set up: Laurie Slawson, Kelly Neill

 Clean up:

SEASON END BANQUET - TBD (Traditionally scheduled for 2 weeks after HS State Championships )

1.  Secure a date and location 

2.  Work with a budget of $25 per person ( all inclusive, food/drink (no alcohol), decorations if needed, and tax & tip)

3.  Send out EVITE ( rsvp necessary - no refunds )  Include: what, where, when, cost ( no cost to athlete /  CHARGE $25 PER GUEST )

4.  Design a program ( to include:  program for the night, school records, new awards, all-American races, senior bio’s). Coach Paige has a template to use if needed

6.  Create a photo slide show (create a drop box so anyone can downloaded to share)

7.  Secure a microphone and technology for slide show at Location

8.  An MC is highly recommended to for the evening to keep the program moving

9.  Coaches gifts ( $50 ea paid by Boosters )

10. SENIORS:  Slideshow (a few baby pictures and a current)

                          Gifts (paid for by senior parents / presented to their Athlete)

11.  Will announce senior scholarships:  paid for by Boosters

12.  Announcement of Next Year’s Captains

 Sign up

Head of banquet committee (Book location, create EVITE, Work with other parents and coaches on organization of the night):

If interested, I can give you contact info for Carol Schroedl for guidance! She has put together the banquet for the last two years and is ready to pass the torch! 

 Design programs:

 Team slideshow:

 Senior Slide Show (possibly a senior parent):

 MC:

 Organize Senior Gifts (senior parent):

Help w/ set up : Laurie Slawson, Kelly Neill

VOLUNTEERS FOR HOME DUAL MEETS 

September 15^th vs Boulder Creek

Timers (need 4 more): Neill, Hughes, Schlossmacher (2), Gugick, Schweiker, Fitzgerald, Faasse

Head timer:

Set up/Tear down: 

AZ Swimming Official:  Darin Melin

October 6^th vs Notre Dame

Timers (need 5 more): Hughes, Schlossmacher (2), Neill, Walker, Fitzgerald, Faasse

 Head timer:

Set up/Tear down:

AZ Swimming Official: Darin Melin

October 20^th vs Arcadia

Timers (need 6 more): Hughes, Schlossmacher (2), Neill, Schweikert, Fitzgerald 

Head timer:

Set up/Tear down:

AZ Swimming Official:  Darin Melin

8/21 Update

This week was a GREAT week for Pinnacle swim and dive. The coaches and I have already seen some great improvement in technique and endurance and it is only the second week! On Thursday, the swimmers worked on some butterfly drills for the first time and the coaches were very impressed on the focus and effort from all levels. You should be proud of yourself! 

As our returning athletes know, last season we discussed a certain character qualities each week and asked you to apply it to your daily lives (i.e. at home, in the classroom, at work, with friends, and at the pool). We will be continuing that this year with our theme of being UNBREAKABLE. Stay tuned for more on character this week at practice! 

Reminders for this week:

1) Tomorrow is the last day we are accepting any swim/dive apparel orders. Please turn in your form AND checks to Mrs. LaPorte in the College & Career center.

2) ALL fees are DUE this FRIDAY! Booster fees can also be turned into Mrs. LaPorte (checks payable to PHS swim & dive booster). The District Sports Fee can be paid on the webstore: https://webstores. activenetwork.com/school- software/pinnacle_high_school/   OR in the finance office at school. 

3) I will be sending out a separate email sometime tomorrow in regards to parent volunteering. We already need to start planning our end of the year banquet and need some help! 

4) Athletes: if you are going to the team t-shirt party on Sept. 3rd, please turn in $5 to your captains by Wednesday, August 31st. 

Swim & Dive Upcoming EVENTS!

Put these dates on your calendars:

We will need a few parent volunteer to pick up a couple cases of water and put them in a cooler (50 bottles each, so we have about 150-200 waters). Boosters will reimburse. If you are interested please let me know! 

Saturday, Sept 3rd: Annual team t-shirt making party
Where: The Monheit home
21932 N 79th Way , Scottsdale, AZ 85255 
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Please give $5 to the captains at practice for your t-shirt and food! Please RSVP, to captains, by Wednesday Aug 31st so they can plan accordingly! 

Thursday, Sept 15th: Chipotle fundraiser 
Time: 2:30pm - 9pm at Desert Ridge (flyer attached to email)

Invite your friends, family and neighbors! 

I have reorganized the email list. I am now using the athletes school emails (pvlearners) and parent addresses that are listed in infinite campus. If you would like your email to be taken off the list or if you would like an address added, please let me know! 

Thank you,

Coach Paige 

Update 8/14

Good evening!

A few reminders for the week:

1) Mandatory parent/athlete meeting THIS Tuesday at 5:30 pm in the auditorium. A lot of important information will be shared and discussed so please make sure at least one parent/guardian is able to attend. We will review athlete expectations, the meet schedule, parent volunteering, fundraising, and fees*.

2) *We will discuss how fees can be paid at the parent meeting. I will be sending in our official roster early this week to AIA. BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS! 

3) Every athlete will receive a team t-shirt, a suit, and a cap. ALL freshman and newcomers to the team will also need to order a travel polo (which is on the form). This year we offering extra items to athletes, parents, friends, and family. I will be sending out a flyer and order form of those items sometime tomorrow! There will be sample sizes at the parent meeting for you to try on.

4) I have not received suit orders from the following athletes. I need them by WEDNESDAY (which is a mandatory practice for everyone). 

Jenny Dowd

Erica Esterly

Mia Faasse

Jack Oebker

Max Oebker 

Rachel Rawlings

Blaise Wagner 

Maggie Wethington

Kylie Wetnight

5) Last thing, parents, If you would like to take your athletes home after a meet (home or away) you will need to sign the form sent in the email and return to myself or Coach Goldstone!

Coach Paige 

TRANSPORtATION

Dear Athletes and Parents,

This season we are happy to introduce a change from last year in regards to transportation to and from practice. Students now have two options: Option one is to take the bus from Pinnacle, boarding at 2:40 and returning to Pinnacle departing the pool at 4:50. Option two is to drive to practice by private auto. As the coaches are required to ride the bus, athletes are no longer to be picked up at the pool by parents. Hopefully, picking up your child at school is closer and easier. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Your Coaching Staff

First Day of Practice - 2016

Hello! 

Have you been watching the swimming events in Rio!? I have been watching every race since it started, I can't get enough!  The Olympics are such a fun and inspirational time when we get to cheer on team USA. But I'm ready to cheer on my favorite team! 

We start practice on Tuesday at 3:00 pm at PV pool. We will have a bus leaving from Pinnacle around 2:40 pm. If you are taking the bus, we will meet in our "usual spot" the E building (just outside the small gym near the boy's PE locker rooms). The bus will pick us up in the bus lane. 

Practice ends at 4:45 pm and we will be leaving the pool at 4:50 pm to get back to Pinnacle by 5 pm. That means if you would like to change, it must be quick! 

All you need for the first day of practice is a practice suit, cap (if desired), goggles, and plenty of water (bring a big water bottle). Remember you need to have your physical/concussion quiz completed and turned in to be able to swim! I should have a list of people who are cleared thus far sometime tomorrow. 

Our "fit kits" for the team suit are on their way, so you will be able to try on different sizes for our team suit this week. These suits are meant to be worn for meets only (so they last the whole season). I will be sending out the flyer within the next day or so. 

Looking forward to a great season!

Coach Paige

Reminder about physicals

I am getting so excited to see all of you and start my favorite time of the year :) 

Please remember to turn in your physicals to the athletic office (E building) before school starts! If you are are in the student parking lot and looking at the doors that go into the gym, the office will be through those doors and on your left (in front of the weight room). If no one is there, you can drop them off at the front office for the athletic director, Jay Thomas. 

If you are a freshman or a newcomer to Pinnacle, you need to take the brain concussion course/quiz, as well. The link for that is on the same webpage as the physical paperwork. You will need to print a copy of your certificate when completed and attach it to your physical. 

Thank you!

Coach Paige

Swim and Dive Parent / Athlete Meeting 2016 - Tentative Meet Schedule

What: PHS swim & Dive parent/athlete meeting. We will review expectations for the season, special dates, fundraising and fees. 
When: Tuesday, August 16th 
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Where: Pinnacle High School Auditorium 

Things to bring:

•  Your checkbook: You will be able to pay for booster fee and apparel*  

• Snack & Water Donations: If your last name starts with A-L please bring a case of water. If M-Z please bring a snack. Costco sizes usually work bests for both!The athletes love having these items available before and during swim meets every week. Thank you so much for this donation to the team!

* This year we will be offering a few extra PHS swim & dive items for purchase. They will also be part of our fundraising for the season! We will have samples at the meeting for parents and athletes to try different sizes. If you know of any other family members, friends, or neighbors that might want to order an item, you will be able to show them the options beforehand. We will work on getting a flyer put together to share in that first week of school. 

We are are looking forward to a GREAT season! 

Sincerely, 

Your Coaches 

Chaparral had a conflict on Tuesday, October 25th so we have moved our last dual meet to Thursday, October 27th. Every dual meet will be on a Thursday! 

New date to add to fall schedule: Friday, October 21st will be our District Invitational at Moon Valley Country Club. This meet and the dual meets are definite. Again, the other invitationals I listed in my previous email are still tentative. We are still exploring other options for best competition and date, but I wanted to give you an idea of dates so that you could plan ahead! I will have a final schedule ready in time for the parent/athlete meeting within the first week of school. 


The following is a schedule for the fall (invitationals are tentative and will be a selected travel team).  Mark your calendars! 

            Friday, September 2^nd – First Annual Pinnacle Swim & Dive ALUMNI meet :)

            Thursday, September 8^th  - @ Hamilton (Hamilton Aquatic Center)

            Thursday, September 15^th – Home meet vs Boulder Creek 

            Saturday, September 17^th – Wolves Invitational (Chandler High School)

            Thursday, September 22^nd  - @ Desert Mountain (Mcdowell Mountain Ranch)  

            Saturday, September 24^th – Brophy/Xavier Invitational (Brophy College Prep)

            Thursday September 29^th- @ Brophy/Xavier (Brophy College Prep)

            Thursday, October 6^th – Home vs Notre Dame

            *Fri - Sat, October 15^th & 16^th – Cardboard City Event @ Scottsdale Stadium 

            Thursday, October 20^th – Home meet vs Arcadia

            Tuesday October 25^th - @ Chaparral (Cactus Park)

             Saturday, October 29^th – AMDG (Last Chance meet @ Brophy College Prep)

Friday & Saturday, November 4^th - 5^th – AZ Swim & Dive State Championship