Hot Chocolate Sellers Needed!

Hi Team!

Our turn in the hot chocolate stand at the Kimberly football game is right around the corner--Friday, October 14th!  We are looking for a few fun parents (Kimberly or West) to come help sell delicious hot chocolate! Jody Karrmann promises that this is a super-fun volunteer opportunity! All volunteers need to report to the stadium at 5 pm, and don't forget to wear AW-K clothing! If you're interested in helping out, please email Jody Karrmann (karrmanns6@aol.com).   Thank you!

With AW-K Pride,
Coach Vicki

AW-K vs ONL and the Quest to Keep the Giant Pear

Hi Team!

Tomorrow night we will take on Oshkosh North-Lourdes at the 20 Ave. YMCA in Oshkosh.
Tomorrow night is special for a couple of reasons:

1.  The meet starts at 6:00 pm, not 5:30.
2.  There is an admission charge of $5 for adults, and $3 for students.
3.  It's our 2nd annual Halee Fritsch Food Drive competition vs. Oshkosh North-Lourdes!

Numbers 1 and 2 aren't really exciting, but #3 is!  Last year, one of our captains, Halee Fritsch, really wanted to do a community service project with the team.  Of course, we all thought it was an excellent idea, so the Halee Fritsch Food Drive was born (I named it that--not Halee).  Anyway, we thought it would be fun to challenge another team to a contest to see which team could bring the most non-perishable goods to a dual meet.  I reached out to the ONL coach, Heidi Wera, and she loved the idea. I decided there needed to be a super-cool trophy that would stay with the team that won each year. Last year AW-K won, and the giant pear (pictured above) has been proudly displayed on my desk for the past year.  The giant pear brings joy to all who see it sitting on my desk.  To me, it represents AW-K giving back to the community in a fun, positive way.

Tomorrow night we will battle in the pool and for the giant pear.  Please consider cleaning out your pantry and carting all of your non-perishables to the 20 Ave. YMCA tomorrow night.  Let's keep the giant pear at our pool and help a whole lot of people in the process!

With AW-K Pride,

Coach Vicki

Missing Lambeau?

Hi Team,

The other day I was thinking about just how much fun I had cleaning up empty cheese cups and peanut shells at Lambeau Field.  I actually found myself wishing we had another opportunity to make Lambeau all shiny and clean.  And then I remembered that I DO have two more opportunities to have that much fun again!  In fact, I get to do it THIS SUNDAY with the boys team!  The JOY and EXCITEMENT is real, people!!  I'm literally doing a happy dance as I type this.

Are you missing Lambeau, too?  If so, we could really use your help this Sunday!  We need about 10 more people willing to help the boys team.  Busy this Sunday, but wishing you could haul trash one more time?  No worries!  The boys team is signed up to clean on December 4th, too!!

Here's the bonus:  because we will end up cleaning Lambeau 5 times (3 for the girls, and 2 for the boys), we will earn a bonus $500, which I will put toward something that benefits both the girls and the boys team.  So not only will you be helping the boys team, the girls team will benefit, too!

You know the drill:  you let me know you're coming, and I turn your name into our friend, Tina. You put on your oldest gym shoes (mine are still in the garage all dirty from last time) and show up at the Fleet Farm entrance at Lambeau Field at 4:15.  We take a completely cute group photo in front oft he "G" gates, and then we sweep the trash away!  Three hours later, we all leave knowing we donated 3 hours to a very good cause!  Win-Win!  

I need to know ASAP if you can help out.  Please email me at vicki.terlap@gmail.com if you want to join in on the fun!

With AW-K Pride,

Coach Vicki

Parent Night, Morning Practice, and Homecoming Details

Hi Team,

It's going to be another fantastic, busy week for AW-K Swimming and Diving!  Here are a few reminders so that we are all on the same page:

Tonight is Parent Night--each athlete and her parents will be introduced before the meet.  Parents--please be ready for this to begin at 5:25.  Once each athlete and her parents are announced, they will walk around the pool together and stand together for the National Anthem.  Parents with multiple daughters on the team will be introduced with the older child's class.  We will start with introducing the freshman class.

Tomorrow's practice is from 5:45-6:45 am for the entire team. We will meet at the pool at 5:40 am and then head to the LGI to do a film study.  We will not get in the water at this practice.  Athletes can bring breakfast to eat during the presentation.   We are having this morning practice so that the team has Wednesday afternoon free to participate in the Kimberly Homecoming parade.  West athletes are encouraged to be in the parade, too.  All athletes should plan on wearing team apparel at the parade--team T-shirt, sweatshirt, parka or jacket.  Please make sure your daughter has a ride to and from morning practice on Wednesday.

Friday afternoon's practice will end at 5:00 pm so that Kimberly athletes can participate in tailgating and Homecoming festivities.

Saturday is our big all-team Invite at Neenah High School.  All athletes need to be at the pool at 6:50 am.  The bus will leave at 7:00 am.  This is a long Invite--it will probably not end until 2:30.  Please make sure your athlete brings plenty of food and snacks and water for the day.

Looking forward to the rest of this week!

With AW-K Pride,

Coach Vicki

Team Dinner at Pullman's

Hi Team,

Just wanted to make sure that everyone knows the details about Saturday's big team dinner at Pullman's (619 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915). Throw on a dress and meet us there at 4 pm for an early dinner with the team.  Please bring money to cover your meal and drink.  You can check out Pullman's menu here: pullmansrestaurant.com.  I'm looking forward to spending time with everyone away from the pool!

With AW-K Pride,

Coach Vicki

Thank You!

Hi Team,

Just wanted to say a big thank you to the families who took care of Monday night's team meal! The Bevers family, Hull family, Miller family, Chippeaux family,  and Nunn family served up a huge Italian feast out on the patio!  The girls LOVED every single part of the meal!

Thank you for preparing and serving such a fantastic team meal!

Fond du Lac Invite--Date Change

Hi Team,

The date of the Fond du Lac Invite is actually October 1st, not October 8th, as I originally put on the meet schedule.  This is a varsity-only, limited entry meet, so this only affects the varsity team.  I apologize for an inconvenience this may cause.

Thanks,

Coach Vicki