Welcome to the Rats' Nest


Building Strength
After a difficult first half of the season, the Rats entered the mid-season break at full speed with a strong performance at Rancho Colorados on Saturday. This was followed up by a very respectable showing at the Blackhawk Relays meet, which turned out to be a "warm-up" for the blazing heat that usually visits City Meet weekend. The Rats can now take a small break and gather their strength for the Walnut Creek Swim Club, who comes to visit on July 8th. Until then, enjoy the 4th of July weekend.


Practice Time Changes
The coaching staff initiated a small change in practice times for 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 age groups. The purpose was to give the 11-12's a few extra minutes while shortening the 7-8 workout to a more reasonable time. The 9-10 practice time simply shifted 15 minutes later. The new summer practice schedule for the remainder of the season will be as follows:
| 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | 13 & up |
| 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. | 11 – 12 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | 9 – 10 |
| 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | 7 – 8 |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 6 & under |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Polliwogs – Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri only. No Wednesday practice for Polliwogs. |


Coach Lunches
Our coaches work hard training our kids to be better swimmers. This makes them hungry. Please sign up for a day or two to bring the coaches lunch. There is a board at the pool with calendars for you to sign up on. Once all the coaches have arrived back from school the board will have more information about our coaches' favorite foods and drinks. Thanks for supporting our coaches!
Please contact if there are any questions.


Conference Ads
Team, it is time to show your support for your swimmer(s), your coaches and your team by placing an ad in the Conference brochure. Head on over to the conference ad page by clicking this link. All ads are due in the Sleeper family folder with payment no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14. If you have any questions, please contact .


Reminders
- There is no practice on July 3rd in honor of the 4th of July holiday.