Hello! 

I hope everyone is having a great summer. Please check under Files to find the updated version of the REQUIRED physical form. Your swimmer may not participate in any school athletic conditioning or tryout without this updated physical on file with the school. Please let the coaches know if you have any questions. 

Congratulations to all of our swimmers on a successful season! To celebrate, we will be having a virtual banquet on Tuesday March 23rd at 7pm, a Google meet link will be sent out prior. We will also be distributing banquet bags to the swimmers! Please pick up your banquet bag on Monday, March 22nd at the Forge front entrance from 4-5 pm as well as Tuesday, March 23rd from 4:45-5:45. We look forward to seeing everyone then and to celebrate virtually on Tuesday; please email the coaches at cforgeswim@gmail.com with any questions. 

Google Meet Code: FORGESWIM

The following swimmers were chosen to represent Colonial Forge on Friday 1/29 at our District Meet. Due to all of the teams being in the building as once, we have had to limit the number of swimmers entered into the meet. Events will be announced at practice this afternoon. If you name is not on the list below you are not required to attend practice today or Thursday. 

Andrew Mann, Ashton Watterson, Aubrey Struder, Chase Hensen, Danny Gibbs, Ethan Skees, Ian Bennett, Jakob Frick, Keegan Kaczmar, Kevin McGowan, Samuel Calder, Tate Spraggins, Thomas McGowan, Thomas Sharkey

Adelle Bloom, Ainsley Curtin, Ashley Wang, Bridget Lucas, Emily Harper, Jamie Loder, Kalina Frick, Katie Johnson, Lexie Loder, Mia Luna, Paige Heiken, Sara Gallen

Below is the link to sign up to volunteer for our District Meet on 1/29. Note that the time for the meet is earlier than our normal Friday meets. The meet will begin at 5, however, there is an officials meeting at 4:25 and a timers meeting at 4:35. Volunteers so be at the pool no later than 4:15. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c49a9a622a1f85-district

Please find important updates for the upcoming week; as always please reach out to the coaches at cforgeswim@gmail.com with any questions! 

Monday- Practice, required for all swimmers, from 3:40-5:00

Tuesday - Meet against Mountain View, at 7:00. Swimmers need to arrive at the pool for check-in with mask(s), water, and suit on by 6:10. Parents, please signup to volunteer on the post below. 

Wednesday - Practice 3:40-5:00

Thursday - Practice, required for all swimmers who are competing in Districts (will be announced once it's finalized), from 3:40-5:00 

Friday - District Meet at 5:00, swimmers need to arrive at the pool for check-in with mask(s), water, and suit on by 3:40. A volunteer signup will be coming shortly. 

Parents can follow the link below to volunteer at our meet against Mountain View on 1/26. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c49a9a622a1f85-colonial2

Please sign up to volunteer at our meet against Massaponax, this Friday 1/22. We are the home team, meaning we will need a few more volunteers this meet. Volunteers will also be required to wear a mask inside the rouse center, thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c49a9a622a1f85-swim

Swimmers are to arrive already dressed at 11:40 to the JRSSC. We will be entering through the far end of the pool, not the door we normally enter through for practice. Swimmers must wear a mask at all times, unless competing. We will be sitting in the bleachers in an assigned seat. 

Swimmers are suggested to bring:

-Water bottle

-more than one mask

-towel

-warm clothes

-cap/googles

Swimmers must complete the following Google Form in order to swim on Saturday. It reviews the material that was explained during our Swimmer/parent information meeting. 

https://forms.gle/gpBT2ps4N2GE5G4S6

Captains:

Captain nominations need to be sent to cforgeswim@gmail.com by the start of practice tomorrow 1/13. Nominations should include a description of why you would like to run for captains. We are currently looking for on Junior Girl, one Junior Boy, and one Senior Boy. Voting will be posted on Wednesday night and will be due on Friday before practice. 

Swimmer/Parent Meeting 1/14 @ 7:30pm

A meeting will be held virtually through the Google Meet link below for both the swimmers and parents on Thursday 1/14. It is highly encouraged that everyone attends,as there is a lot of new information this season. 

https://meet.google.com/xtq-fhhn-zoa or by phone (US) +1 540-835-0198? PIN: ?585 861 093?#

We would like to thank everyone who tried out for the team this year. It was great to see a lot of returning, as well as new swimmers. Times and stroke techniques were taken into consideration when finalizing the roster. Unfortunately, this year due to COVID restrictions our roster needed to be smaller than years prior. The swimmers that made the team are listed below.

For all practices swimmers will enter the same door they did for tryouts inorder to get their temperature checked by a coach. Swimmers must come with their suit on, proper clothes to put over their suit when they are done for the temperatures right now, and a water bottle. 

Wednesday 1/13 : Practice at JRSSC from 3:40-5:00pm. 

Thursday 1/14 : Practice at JRSSC from 3:40-5:00pm. Swimmer/Parent information session at 7:30pm

Friday 1/15: Practice at JRSSC from 3:40-5:00pm. Year round swimmers need to attend this practice, as it is the day before the meet. 

Saturday 1/16: Swim Meet at 12 at the JRSSC. Swimmers will be required to arrive early. A time will be updated soon. 

Tryouts this year will be on 1/11 and 1/12 at the Jeff Rouse Center from 3:40-5:00pm. Due to facility regulations we are only allowed to have a certain number of swimmers attend. Those who wish to tryout must attend ONE day. To sign up for a day please fill out the link below. Please be sure to bring (or turn in prior) your physical to the school and emergency contact form to a coach. All document can be found under the files section. Email the coaches at cforgeswim@gmail.com with any questions. We are excited for this season!

You must attend one day of tryouts to be considered for the team. Year around swimmers MAY NOT submit their USA times like we have done in the past. Everyone needs to attend one of the dates. If you do not sign up for a date using the link below you will not be allowed to tryout. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4FADAD2CABFA7-forge

On your tryout date, swimmers will enter the sign of the pool through the first set of doors facing the fields on the right side of the building. A coach will check the swimmer temperature before they enter the facility. Swimmers who do not wear a mask will not be allowed to enter the building. The swimmer will then go sit in an assign spot in the bleachers. Swimmers will not have access to the locker rooms, bathrooms or water fountains, so they must come in their suit and bring a water bottle.  

Tryouts will now begin on 1/11 and 1/12 at the Jeff Rouse Center from 3:40pm-5:00pm. Please re sign-up below, regardless if you signed up for the December dates. Those who wish to tryout must attend ONE day. To sign up for a day please fill out the link below. 

Please be sure to bring (or turn in prior) your physical to the school and emergency contact form to a coach. Email the coaches at cforgeswim@gmail.com with any questions. We are excited for this season, and thank you for your flexibility! 

On your tryout date, swimmers will enter the sign of the pool through the first set of doors facing the fields on the right side of the building. A coach will check the swimmer temperature before they enter the facility. Swimmers who do not wear a mask will not be allowed to enter the building. The swimmer will then go sit in an assign spot in the bleachers. Swimmers will not have access to the locker rooms, bathrooms or water fountains, so they must come in their suit and bring a water bottle.  

Senior Night will be held outside of the Jeff Rouse at 6:30. Swimmers should arrive to the second set of doors at 6:20. Seniors may bring their parents, however, parents are not allowed to go onto deck after. 

Everyone who attends must wear a mask. 

Great job to all swimmers today at our meet against Stafford, the coaches are very proud of the effort both in the pool and out, with COVID guidelines! The girls won against Stafford 149-131 and the boy lost in a close meet 160-152. 

Congratulations to our captains for this season: Juniors Adelle Bloom and Ashton Watterson and Seniors Jamie Loder, Lexie Loder, Chase Hensen and Thomas McGowan. 

Updates for the coming week:

Monday 1/18 - Wednesday 1/20 - Practice 3:40-5:00.

Thursday 1/21 - Mandatory practice for all 3:40-5:00

Friday 1/22 - Home meet against Massaponax at 8pm. We will also celebrate our seniors before the meet, starting at 6:30. Every swimmer should arrive to the pool at 6:20. 

Captain nominations and voting this year have been placed into the Google Form below. Please complete it before practice on Friday 1/15. 

Dear SCPS Families,

Based on Governor Northam’s Executive Order 72, and recommendations from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia High School League (VHSL), SCPS has made the decision to postpone winter sports until further clarification is provided.  

These new requirements state that athletes in certain sports must wear masks at all times during group training, competition, and on the sidelines. 

I understand this is a difficult time for our student athletes, and I understand the many benefits participation in sports provides. However, the new executive orders released yesterday require further clarification from the VHSL and VDH on how these requirements will impact our student athletes.

I will work with my administrative team to provide further clarification from VHSL and VDH during the first week in January.

Sincerely,

Scott R. Kizner, Ph.D.

Superintendent

Tryouts this year will be on 12/14 and 12/15 at the Jeff Rouse Center from 3:40-5:00pm. Due to facility regulations we are only allowed to have a certain number of swimmers attend. Those who wish to tryout must attend ONE day. To sign up for a day please fill out the link below. Please be sure to bring (or turn in prior) your physical to the school and emergency contact form to a coach. Email the coaches at cforgeswim@gmail.com with any questions. We are excited for this season, thank you!

You must attend one day of tryouts to be considered for the team. Year around swimmers MAY NOT submit their USA times like we have done in the past. Everyone needs to attend one of the dates. If you do not sign up for a date using the link below you will not be allowed to tryout. 

Sign Up HERE!

On your tryout date, swimmers will enter the sign of the pool through the first set of doors facing the fields on the right side of the building. A coach will check the swimmer temperature before they enter the facility. Swimmers who do not wear a mask will not be allowed to enter the building. The swimmer will then go sit in an assign spot in the bleachers. Swimmers will not have access to the locker rooms, bathrooms or water fountains, so they must come in their suit and bring a water bottle.  

Tryouts 12/14 and 12/15

Students must sign up to attend either Monday 12/14 or Tuesday 12/15, from 3:40-5pm at the Jeff Rouse Center, to tryout. The roster will be posted Tuesday 12/15 by 8pm. See the post below about Tryouts for more information. 

Practice 12/16-12/18

Practice 12/16 and 12/17 will be held from 3:40-5:00pm at the Jeff Rouse Center. Swimmers are required to enter the facility from the right side of the building. Students must get their temperature checked from a coach before entering. Swimmers should also come prepared to the pool, in a suit and with a water bottle, as we do not have access to the locker rooms. 

Practice 12/18 will be held virtually from 4:00-5:00pm to review facility, county, and team rules and expectations for the season. Students will log into a Google Meet using the code CFHSSWIM. 

There will be a parent meeting on Wednesday 12/16 from 7:30-8:00pm to talk about information regarding the 2020-2021 season. Parents can use the link below to meet with coaches virtually. 

https://meet.google.com/mat-dghy-sww

Make sure that you are still getting your physicals completed this year. The forms that need to be completed are located under the files section. To turn in your physical you can drop it off at the school or email a copy to forgephysicals@gmail.com. 

At this time the Varsity Swim Team will not be participating in pre-season conditioning activities.

Stay tuned to this web page for future updates on the 2020-2021 season.