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    Swim News 8/10/22

    August 10th

    Swim Parents –

    Good day swim families. I have a couple of updates.

    Physicals –

    This is a list of common errors that will result in your physical being kicked back. (Please Read)

    Reasons Physical Forms are rejected by the HISD Trainers.

    1) They are not able to read them due to poor quality copies submitted. (One of the most common errors)

    2) They are not able to read them due to handwritten information - PLEASE TYPE if possible. (One of the most common errors)

    3) Top portion of the Medical History lacks information. They will kick the form back if not completly filled in. Do not skip any questions from Student Name to Emergency Contact. Make sure all phone numbers are provided, including doctor and emergency contact. (One of the most common errors)

    4) Every box under medical history MUST be checked. If you miss one it is an automatic kickback. Be sure not to check both yes and no. Believe me, it happens. (I both skipped a box and double-checked, as an example.) Automatic kickback. (One of the most common errors)

    5) If you check the box for concussions, you MUST answer the follow-up questions: how many and when was the last time.

    6) If you answer yes to #15 you MUST check the follow-up questions about the location of the injury.

    7) There is a section for Females Only and a section for Males Only. Please answer the appropriate section. Leave the other section blank. (I have seen people answer both or answer neither.)

    8) The box below the Males Only section must be checked or an ECG is required.

    9) For the box titled "Explain "Yes" answers in the box below," you must type the question number and a short statement. For example: 13) Seasonal Alergies - Over the counter medication. (One of the most common errors)

    10) Box at the bottom of the page. "I hereby state..." Student must sign / Parent must sign / Date (One of the most common errors)

    11) Make sure you don't sign the last line. The last line is for Dr. Shetzer and myself.

    I appreciate you making sure the physical is:

    I know sports paperwork is a painful task. I have over one hundred athletes in my program and spend an enormous amount of time checking, emailing, working with parents, trainers, and Register My Athlete staff. I appreciate your help getting this submitted before our first week of school so I can focus on training our athletes.

    Register My Athlete –

    • Log on to www.registermyathlete.com and complete all paperwork
    • Upload your physical
    • Due by 8/22/22
    • Swimmers will not be allowed in the pool unless completed.

    WaterPandas Website –

    • Go to www.waterpandas.swimtopia.com and click the red button at the top right.
    • This is my main communication platform. If you are not registered for the 22-23 season I will no longer be able to email you.
    • The schedule is already uploaded on the website. Make sure to mark your calendars now to avoid conflict.
    • I recommend your athlete have log on information so they can access team information.
    • Due by 8/22/22

    Pershing Cross Country –

    • I recommend swimmers sign up for and participate in Cross Country.
    • Practice is before school at 7:00 AM Tuesday – Thursday.
    • It is excellent dryland training that swimmers typically excel at due to their training.
    • Season ends Oct 15th
    • If interested contact Coach Ortiz at [email protected]

    Team Swag –

    • Team Swag includes items listed below and payment may be made to www.schoolpay.com from now until the deadline of Aug 22nd. If you need to make arrangements or need a scholarship just email me at [email protected]
    • oT-Shirt
    • oJacket
    • oSwim Cap
    • o2 (5x7) individual photos and 1 (8x10) group photo
    • oEnd of Year Celebration
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