2010 Chiefs News:
Entertainment Books
09.02.10- Thunderbird swimming and diving will once again be selling Entertainment books good for 2010. The books have hundreds of 2 for 1, freebies and great deals. Books are only $30!
- Our sale will be short and sweet. Payments and unsold books need to be turned in September 20th. We have found that extra time did not substantially increase sales.
- We can acquire as many books as you can sell
- You are not required to sell any books.
- If you have a book checked out, you must either return it in excellent condition or pay for it.
- We do not encourage door to door sales to people unknown to you. Your safety is more important than any amount of money we would gain.
- If a buyer would like to pay by check, checks may be made payable to “Thunderbird High School”
Parents Info Packet
08.31.10 - Parents, missed the parents meeting? Get all the info you need here. (You'll need Adobe Reader )
Parents Meeting
08.21.10 - Thunderbird Swimming and Diving would like to invite parents of Thunderbird Swimming and Diving to a short meeting on Thursday, August 26th at 7:15 PM. This meeting is our main kick off meeting for parents at Moon Valley Country Club. This is your opportunity to meet the staff and get a lot of useful information straight from the source about the upcoming season. We hope to see you there! If you are unable to attend, please feel free to stop by a practice and say hello.
Thunderbird High School Swimming and Diving Suit Information
08.16.10 - Thunderbird Swimming and Diving is in the process of ordering 2010 season team swimsuits. It would be best to have this form and payment available on suit fitting day which is Monday, August 23rd at the beginning of practice. Credit Card orders placed after this date may be done directly through Ski Pro, cash or check orders placed after this date can be turned into the coaching staff.
ORDER FORM
This year’s suits are high quality Nike brand suits.
Team suits are not required but are highly recommended. We would very much like to look like we are competing as a team this season. If you choose not purchase a suit please be aware of the team practice and competition uniform policies listed on the next page.
Because of the individual nature of uniforms in swimming and diving (these are not football jerseys and pads that can be washed and re-issued to someone else next year); athletes need to purchase their own suits. It is the goal of Thunderbird Swimming and Diving to not exclude anyone from participating for monetary issues. If you wish to purchase a suit and feel you cannot afford to do so, please approach the coaching staff so that arrangements can be made.
EXTRA ITEMS FOR 2010:
Additional items are available for purchase. These items are optional and cannot be subsidized by the team.
There are two style choices of shorts. One pair will be orange with blue “THS Swim and Dive” embroidered on the leg for the ladies. The other is a Royal Blue basketball style short with “THS Swim and Dive” also embroidered on the leg for the men. While we are labeling these shorts as appealing to one gender or another, you are free to order as you wish.
Bags are large blue Speedo backpacks that will have an orange “T” plus your name embroidered on them. For the quality of this bag as well as the personalized embroidery, you won’t be able to beat the price.
Our vendor, Ski Pro, has graciously agreed to visit us on Monday, August 23rd. They will have the style of suits we will be ordering so that anyone who wishes to try on suits before purchase may do so.
With the help of Ski Pro, we have put together a package of high quality goods and a reasonable price. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to show team pride and place an order.
Practice and Competition Uniform Policy:
Thunderbird Swimming and Diving requires that all athletes be properly attired when practicing and competing in the pool. Women are to wear suits that are appropriate for competitive aquatic activities and do not hinder performance or require constant adjustment. Men are to be attired in "Speedo" type suits that, like the women, do not hinder performance or require constant adjustment. Shorts are not acceptable. Additionally, all suits worn in competition are subject NCFA regulations. These rules basically require appropriate coverage and limit non-school logos (including manufacturer logos) to 1 1/2 inches square. All suits are subject to approval of the coaching staff.
Athletes that do not conform to team policy will be issued one (1) warning per season, after which they will not be allowed to participate on that day. Since they are not participating, such athletes will be considered absent and be subject to makeup workouts and exclusion from future competition.
The staff realizes that not all athletes have the resources to purchase unlimited suits and that equipment purchases for the season may be limited to one suit. As such, these rules will not be strictly enforced until after the team suit order has arrived. After such point, there are no excuses not to adhere to team policy.
08.01.10 - The new school year is almost upon us. The first day of swimming practice/tryouts coincides with the beginning of school on August 9th. We invite everyone to come give the program a try. No prior competitive swimming experience is required. It's even better if you have some (or a lot).
We swim at Moon Valley Country Club (151 W Moon Valley Dr.). We anticipate we will resume our long running practice schedule of Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 pm (yes, PM) and Saturdays 11 am to 1pm. Right now, diving is up in the air, no pun intended, pending a hire by the district.
Remember, to participate in ANY sport for the Glendale Union High School District you must have completed and turned in all of your clearance paper work which includes a completed physical card. For more information regarding athletic clearance, please go here http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/athletics/Athletic_Clearance/.
While no prior competitive swimming experience is required, if you have little or none you need to be there as early in the tryout process as possible. If you do not get cleared through the office to compete until a week or two into the season, you are damaging your chances of making the squad.
Spread the word to you neighbors and friends. We're always available to address your questions or concerns.
Free sports physicals are available for the 2010-2011 school year
04.26.10 - If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, the information is listed below. This is even available to incoming students. Mountain Sky ID is acceptable and if you are not an incoming student from Mountain Sky, please contact the Thunderbird school office.
Remember, to participate in ANY sport for the Glendale Union High School District you must have completed all of your clearance paper work which includes a completed physical card.
For more information regarding athletic clearance, please go here http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/athletics/Athletic_Clearance/.
Free Athletic Physicals for the 2010-2011 School Year Saturday, May 1st at 9:00 Sunnyslope High School 35 W. Dunlap Avenue Thunderbird Students must be in line at 9:00 AM Free Transportation from the bus bay loads at 8:30 AM Must sign up by Thursday April 29th to ride bus School I.D. required Physical permission form required with parent signature Can drive themselves, but must be in line with those who rode the bus at 9:00 AM If not in line at 9:00 AM may return at 3:00 PM In order to participate in athletics for the 2010-2011 school year students MUST have had a physical since March 1, 2010 AND complete an Athletic Packet.
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