Hello water polo families,

I apologize that I have not been able to send out information sooner. I wanted to be able to send out as much information as possible in one email.

This year is going to look a little different then previous years. Luckily we are still able to get in the water and have a season! I hope everyone is as excited as I am to have a season. I am still finishing up on the game schedule so once that is finished i will be sending it out to everyone.

Practice times and location
First day of practice is APRIL 19!!
Our practice pool is at Washington park pool in Escondido
practice times are a bit different then last year!
Monday: 3:30-5:30
Tuesday: 4:30-6:30
Wednesday: 3:30-5:30
Thursday: 4:30-6:30
Friday: 3:30-5:30

Here is a little information for practices and our covid protocols.
- All athletes will need to fill out a daily health screening form using their phone and will have their temperatures checked before entering the facility
- Athletes will be required to wear their mask while they are on the pool deck. We ask that you please bring a ziplock bag with your name on it to keep on the side of the pool for your mask. - -- You are required to wear your mask before getting into the pool and once you exit the pool.
- Locker Rooms are going to be closed. This means please arrive to practice in your suit. All athletes will leave their bags on the side of the pool instead of the locker rooms. NO Changing or showering after practice!!
- Families and friends are unable to sit inside the facility to watch practice.
- Athletes are to be picked up promptly at the end of practice.

Athletic clearance:
If you have not completed your athletic clearance paperwork, including your physical, please do this ASAP. You will not be allowed to get into the water until this is completed. Here is a LINK to the website. I know that trying to get this done may be a challenge this year, as getting in to see your doctor is difficult. Minute Clinics inside CVS can complete them, but you will need to make an appointment. Don't forget to fill out the online portion of the paperwork, as well.

Games:
Girls and Boys season are going on at the same time this year so our games will be on the same day right after eachother. Since there will be more people on the facility we will not be able to fill the stands like we would normally do. If these rules change I will let everyone know!

Practice and game suits:
For practices please wear a one piece swimsuit. This does not have to be a water polo suit.
For games this year I am requiring a solid black suit with no logos on them or a Caimans suit from a prior year. we have a short season and won't be able to get suits intime.

Contract:
In the past few years I have created a contract for all athletes and parents to sign this will be brought to the first day of practice. I will attach the contract to the next email once I send out the game schedule.

Missing practices:
With covid I will be changing my missing practice rule. If for any reason you are feeling sick please DO NOT come to practice, i would like athletes to text me to let me know why you will be missing practice. I would like to remind everyone that the amount of practices missed will still affect play time even if it's for sickness.

I am hoping to get another email out soon with the game schedule and contract once those are complete. I believe I have gone over all the information that is needed at the moment for the season.
If there are any questions please let me know!

Thank you
Coach Carley Woods