***From the Booster Club***

From the Coaches

• Practice this week:
  • Monday - no practice
  • Tuesday - no practice
  • Wednesday - swim and dryland
  • Thursday - swim and dryland 
• Friday - We will be taking team photos, we will meet in the pool and then walk to the historical building. If your swimmer was on the team last year they will need to bring their Black Team Jacket - so that they can take the photo in that jacket. (If you don’t have a black team jacket you will be able to borrow one from an existing team member they day of pictures for the photo) 
  • Seniors wear your Orange team pull over. 
  • There is no make up day scheduled for team photos it is imperative that your swimmer is there. If they miss photos, we can not guarantee that they can get a make up day due to the busy schedule of the photographer. 
• Snacks are flying off the shelf. Make sure your swimmers have an after school snack or help fill out snack stash by donating.
• Jarek was this week’s swimmer of the week. He was so proud of himself for completing Thursdays workout and coaches are proud of him too!
• If you have not yet, follow the team on FB “Booker T Washington-BTW Swimming” and Instagram “ h2ornets”

From the Booster Club

• Booster Club Dues: To help support the team, it is requested that annual dues be paid for all swimmers. The price is $100 per swimmer and can be paid via venmo, credit card or check. Please be sure to include your swimmer's name on all payments. Per the booster club bylaws, only dues paying members may vote.
  Payment methods:
  • Venmo: @BTWSwim-Booster
  • Credit Card via BTW Swim Booster Club Square Site (choose 2023/2024 Dues) - this method includes a $3.50 processing fee to your final total
  • Check - Payable to: BTW Swim Booster Club
    Mail to:
    Kevin Mitchell
    2405 E. 24th St
    Tulsa, OK 74114
  • If you have any financial difficulty in paying these dues, please don't hesitate to contact the Booster Club president, treasurer, or one of the coaches to see how we can help you. There are scholarship funds available. We never want finances to prevent a swimmer from fully participating on the team. Contact info is listed on the Booster Club Board page and the Coaches page under the Team menu.
• Team Sponsorships:
  An additional way to support the team financially is through sponsorship - individuals/families, businesses, etc. There are three levels: Gold ($500), silver ($250) and bronze ($100). Benefits include - name or logo displayed on the homepage of the website, name or logo on all home meet heat sheets, name or logo on all program documents, social media recognition. 
  • Payment methods are the same as above - venmo, credit card, cash/check
• Bonding Night will be Friday, September 15th at the First Methodist Church Youth and Family Center. Drop off will be at 7:00 pm and pick up the following morning no later than 6:30 am; please begin picking swimmers up at 6:00 am
  • Please visit the sign up genius here to help provide items necessary to make it a success
  • At least 4 parent volunteers are needed to spend the night, assist with food set up, clean up, etc. It is recommended that at least one be a freshman or sophomore parent to see how the night runs for next year. To sign up to volunteer, please visit the event on the team website here
  • Swimmers need to bring: socks, refillable water bottle, sleeping bag (camping pad, cot, inflatable mattress are welcome), pillow & blanket, toiletries, a change of clothes, a hoodie. Swimmers should NOT bring any handheld video games or restricted items as stated on Code of Conduct form.
  • Everyone must be out by 6:30 am.
  • All activities will be indoors but it does get chilly inside. Recommend wearing comfortable shoes!
• Join us for the first Booster Club meeting of the year on September 13th, due to the large amount of information to be shared as well as voting on the annual budget, we ask that at least one parent for each swimmer attends.
  • The meeting will begin at 6:00, location TBD (BTW waiting for final confirmation from admin).
• A Code of Conduct form needs to be on file annually for all swimmers attending events put on by the booster club; please note this is separate from the coaches' form. This year's form is attached and should be returned to the pool no later than September 13th. Both swimmer and parent needs to review and sign.
• Parents - How do you best see yourself volunteering for the team this year? Please complete this form BTW Swim Volunteer Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
  • Swim Picture Day - September 8th, 2:30 - 4:30
  • First Booster Club Meeting - Wednesday, September 13th, 6:00 - 8:00, location TBD
  • Bonding Night - Friday/Saturday, September 15th, 16th, 7:00 pm, First Methodist Church Youth and Family Center,12 East 11th Street
  • Online Store Closes – Friday, September 15