February 2019 – Orillia Channel Cats

March Schedule

February 26, 2019/in Schedules /by Meredith Thompson-Edwards

click here for March: March 2019 schedule

Changes to Barrie Pentahlon Meet This Weekend

February 25, 2019/in Channel Cat News /by Meredith Thompson-Edwards

Due to smaller registration numbers for the Pentathlon meet this weekend they have combined the 13 & over and 12 & under sessions both Saturday and Sunday. ALL AGES WILL RACE THE MIDDLE DISTANCE PENTATHLON ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON (100 of each stroke; 200 IM), AND THE SPRINT PENTATHLON ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON (50 of each stroke and 100 IM). The Ironman events will remain in the morning sessions. Any questions please let me know.

From meet manager:

Please note that due to entry numbers and session timelines we have combined sessions 2 & 3 and 5 &6. All 13 & Over event numbers have been combined with the 12 & Under.

REVISED SESSION SCHEDULE

Session #	Date	Warm Up	Start	Finish	Estimated Duration
1	Sat Mar 2^nd	8:00am	9:00am	11:40pm	2:40 hr
2	Sat Mar 2^nd	1:00pm	2:00pm	5:30pm	3:30 hr
4	Sun Mar 3^rd	8:00am	9:00am	11:20pm	2:20 hr
5	Sun Mar 3^rd	1:00pm	2:00pm	4:45 pm	2:45 hr

NO MONDAY FEB 25 PM PRACTICES ALL CANCELLED

February 25, 2019/in Channel Cat News /by Meredith Thompson-Edwards

Due to the weather today and all schools in our area being closed we are going to CANCEL ALL PRACTICES TODAY. ALL MONDAY PM PRACTICES ARE CANCELLED. The wind is supposed to settle down later today however we will stay on the safe side and cancel.

NEW PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT DUE MARCH 1

February 22, 2019/in Channel Cat News /by Meredith Thompson-Edwards

Please check your email inboxes for our new Parents Code of Conduct. Also available here:

Code of Conduct Parents

This must be signed and returned by Friday March 1. Swimmers will not be able to attend meets or club functions if we do not have the code signed and returned.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

CATS Clothing Drive Challenge March 25-March 30

February 20, 2019/in Channel Cat News /by Meredith Thompson-Edwards

Clothing Drive Challenge
March 25-March 30
Attention all Channel Cat families! The Channel Cats are partnering with
Orillia Kia and the Kidney Foundation by hosting a clothing drive from March
25-March 30.

Orillia Kia has decided to give each person who donates
$100 per bag (max $500) towards a new vehicle.
LET’S SEE HOW MANY SHOWROOM CARS WE CAN FILL!!

The truck will be picking up the final load on Saturday, March
30th at noon.

Please drop off your clothing items at Orillia Kia on 388 West
Street, Orillia, ON.

Clothing articles they accept are:
* All used clothing,
* Luggage, and sleeping bags,
* Shoes, and boots
* Bedding, blankets, pillows and lines
* Accessories-purses, bags, belts, and ties
* Draperies and cushions
They also accept:
* Yarn, fabric and patterns
* Sporting goods
* Toys and books
Get digging in those closets…..we know you can help us make a difference!