New Faces at Excel!
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Practice Schedule for the Next Three Weeks
Practice Schedule for the Next Three Weeks
September 5-11th
Brentwood
Adjusted Schedules for Monday 9/5 and Saturday 9/9
Gallatin
No practices on Monday 9/5
Longview
No practices on Monday 9/5
Murfreesboro
No practices on Monday 9/5
September 12-18th
Brentwood
Normal practice schedule
Gallatin
Normal practice schedule
Longview
Normal practice schedule
Murfreesboro
Normal practice schedule
September 19-25th
Brentwood
Normal practice schedule
Gallatin
Normal practice schedule
Longview
Normal practice schedule
Murfreesboro
Normal practice schedule
Two Weeks In and All Smiles
Two Weeks In and All Smiles
With the new season underway, we are thrilled to have so many new faces around the pool decks! Our coaching staff from all 5 sites reports great attitudes and hard work. One of the most exciting aspects is our growth in the developmental groups. Lots of new athletes learning to love swimming
Announcements
Distance Time Trial
Distance Time Trial
On Saturday, September 10th- Excel will be hosting a 1,650 time trial for any 13 and over swimmers who are interested. We will start the first heat at 8:30am and are guessing that we'll finish up by 10:00am. Unlike other meets, to enter the time trial, simply email your coach and we'll get you signed up!
Monday, September 5th practice schedule
Monday, September 5th practice schedule
Our Longview, Murfreesboro and Gallatin sites are all closed on Monday September 5th for Labor Day. Our Brentwood site is on an adjusted schedule and swimmers from any site are welcome to attend. The Brentwood adjusted schedule can be found here.
How do I enter a meet?
How do I enter a meet?
If you are new to the team, there are a number of new things to learn. And at times, it may seem a little overwhelming. Have no fear, there are lot's of coaches and experienced families all around to help out! Here is a new skill for you, one that is really important and also one this is coming up soon.... Entering a meet. Our first meet is the Excel hosted Fall Fest meet on September 16th-18th. We are about to open up entries for Fall Fest and you will be alerted to that by email. Here is a step by step walk-through:
1- Log into Excel Aquatics.
2- Choose "Fall Fest" under the Team Events section.
3- From there, you will be able to choose the events of your choice. Here are a couple notes:
> In general, your swimmer will only swim in the sessions of the meet appropriate to their age.
> Be aware of "open" events. Usually the term open refers to the events with the oldest swimmers. While your 8 year old eligible to swim in an open event, they will be swimming with swimmers who are much older.
> While you will be able to choose your swimmer's events, your coach has final say and may choose to make some adjustments .
> You do not have to swim every day of a meet.
> You do not have to worry about entry times as our database will automatically insert your swimmer's best times.
> If you miss the entry deadline, we can sometimes still get your swimmer in. While this is not a guarantee, if we succeed it usually is in the form of a "deck entry" which is both more expensive and will automatically seed your swimmer in the first heat. To be safe, don't miss the deadline.
> All meet charges will automatically be billed to your account.
For more information available to new parents, you can reference our Excel Parent Tips Below:
2022-2023 Parent's Quick Notes.docWant to become an official?
Want to become an official?
All of our parent volunteers play a vital role in hosting meets. We simply could not host meets in your absence. While most jobs take little training or experience, meet officials go through an educational and training process that enables them to help officiate at all meets. In fact, our own Excel officials have outnumbered the host team officials in both our first two meets. We are very grateful to our officiating crew but are always looking for new members. Meet officials
Ensure a safe and fair competition for all our athletes
Satisfy all their volunteer requirements
Have the best seat in the pool
Have access to hospitality
If you have any interest in becoming a USA Swimming Certified official, please contact Coach Benji at coachbenji@excelaquatics.org
Junior Coaches and Swim Instructors
Junior Coaches and Swim Instructors
Our Brentwood and Longview sites are currently in need of both swim instructors and Junior coaches who are at least 15 years old. Both are great ways to give back to the Excel Family while also earning a little extra money. If you are interesting in learning more, please email: coachbenji@excelaquatics.org
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 10th- Distance Time Trial
September 9th- Fall Fest Entry Deadline
September 16-18th- Fall Fest
Weekly Update Video
Weekly Update Video
Our Weekly Update for 9-2-22 has been released so check it out! You may have noticed that we are receiving intros from a wide variety of sources. SEC Champions, officials, swim moms and vendors are just some of the folks who have made an appearance. If you are traveling and want to send us an intro from a unique location, we'll be sure to include it. Interested in seeing where they all come from so far? Check out Excel Aquatics from around the world below!
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