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LCQ Updates, 1/25/2026

Good Afternoon GBSA,

I hope that everyone is staying safe during this crazy weather.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far. Based on the number of emails we have received, the process went smoothly for most families.

We have several families who haven't signed up for any…

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LCQ Job Signups

Good Evening GBSA,

With the job signups for our home meet opening in a little over a week, 01/19/2026 at 8pm, the volunteer coordination team wanted to send out some reminders/updates:

  1. An adult representative from each family is REQUIRED to earn a minimum of five volunteer points over the…
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Winter Break Schedule

  • Wednesday 12/24 - no practice. I will send workout for BLJ and BLS
  • Thursday 12/25 - no practice - Merry Christmas!
  • Friday 12/26 8-10am at Loyola Blakefield
    • Minis 8-9am
    • W2 8-930
    • W1 8-930
    • BLJ and BLS 8-10am
  • Saturday 12/27 11am - 1245pm at Loyola
    • W2 11-1230
    • W1 11-1230
    • SrP 11-1230
    • …
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Backup Volunteer Signup

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our upcoming home meet. Special thank you to those who are training to take on larger roles, and our new superstar official. A reminder that each family, not each adult family member, needs to earn 5 volunteer points between our two…

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Volunteer Signup Opens 10/25 @8am

The volunteer signup will open tomorrow morning (10/25) at 8am. Some things to think about before you sign up.

  1. Make sure before choosing a job that you are able to commit to the time required.
  2. Read the entire job listing before signing up to make sure it will work…
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Home Meet Job Signups Coming Soon

Good Afternoon GBSA,

WIth the job signups for our home meet opening in a little over a week, 10/25 at 8am, the volunteer coordination team wanted to send out some reminders/updates:

  1. An adult representative from each family is REQUIRED to earn a minimum of five volunteer points over the…
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Safe Sport Training

Parents and athletes 13 years of age and older must complete Safe Sport training by December 15, 2025.

Safe Sport's online course for parents provides an introduction to Safe Sport, abuse, and reporting information. The course is called "Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport". Parents must…

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Personalized Swim Caps

Personalized swim caps are available to order online from Metro Swim Shop. Order before October 6 to receive caps before our November meet. Orders will be shipped to the team and distributed at practices.

Plain caps (no personalization) are available from Coach Patrick for $10 each.

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September & October Practice Changes

  • Tuesday 9/16
    • No practice
    • BLS and BLJ will get dryland routines to do at home. 
    • W2 may make up this evening on Thursday 9/18 or Saturday 9/20
  • Monday 9/29
    • NORMAL PRACTICE SCHEDULE
  • Tuesday 10/7
    • No practice
    • BLS and BLJ will get dryland routines to do at home. 
    • W2 may make…
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Registration is OPEN!

New and returning families who have committed to joining GBSA for the 2025-2026 season can find instructions on how to register for GBSA and USA Swimming HERE.

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