Reminder: We are on our modified schedule for Thanksgiving through Sunday, December 1:

Upcoming practice changes:

We also will be on a modified practice schedule during winter break. Look for those changes in the weeks ahead.

If you signed up for time trials, please note the schedule of events, which is different from the original:

It doesn't affect the signing up process, but we had some dates wrong for championship meets on our original meet schedule and sign-up form. You'll find our updated schedule here and updated form here.

Double check the schedule for eligibility before you sign up. Also, please note that the McGaw YMCA/YWCA dual meet has a fee, which goes to support Evanston Swims!. That fee is due when you turn in your form. (You can put fees in the gray safe by the pool -- include a note that they are for the meet.)

Sign-up forms (and fees, if applicable) are due by Saturday, December 7. You can put forms in Pete's folder or send him an email.

Good luck to all of the Flying Fish boys who started their high school seasons this week. And congratulations and welcome back to all of our high school girls, including our IHSA State swimmers.

A special good luck to Matt Gibson who will be competing at the U.S. Open Championships next week in Atlanta, Georgia. Go Fish!

If you're looking for gift ideas for your swimmer, check out our holiday gear sale, which will be held in the lobby on December 2, 3 and 6 from 5-7 pm. We'll have special items, like hats, flannels and hoodies just for the holidays.

Remember, you can always order Flying Fish gear online through our vendor, All-American Aquatics. Questions? Contact Anne Wolff.

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Also, All-American Aquatics is offering a Thanksgiving weekend special for Flying Fish families: Take an extra 20 percent off our team backpack from Friday, Nov. 29 - Monday, Dec. 2. That's a total discount of 40 percent off retail. You can purchase through the team store. (Personalization is not included in the discount.) Questions about this promotion? Contact Michi Alexander (All-American Aquatics) at [email protected].

Parents: Join other Flying Fish parents for a gathering from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, December 12, at Temperance Beer Co. The Flying Fish Boosters sent an Evite to all families, but if you didn't receive it, you can see details about the event and RSVP here.

NASA Winter Blast-Off @ Northwestern University, Evanston

Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8

You'll find our updated entry here. If you are entered in this meet, you should have received an email with meet details.

Michigan Shores Club @ YWCA

Wednesday, December 11

If you are eligible for this meet (Purple/Yellow/Bronze/Silver) you should have received an email from a coach. If you haven't done so already, please let us know ASAP if you'd like to be entered.

Michigan Shores Club meet @ Michigan Shores Club, Wilmette

Tuesday, November 12

Great job, swimmers! You'll find results here. Please note that these are unofficial results, which may not include all swims. If you notice anything missing, let us know.

McGaw YMCA 10-Under meet @ McGaw YMCA, Evanston

Sunday, November 17

Congratulations to all who participated! You'll find results here.

Swift Aquatics Triple Crown @ Niles North High School, Skokie

Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24

Results are posted here. Congratulations, swimmers!

You can help the women and children in YWCA Evanston/North Shore's domestic violence shelter and longer-term housing by participating in our "Lend a Hand" program, which provides holiday gifts for them.

Simply take a "mitten" from the display in the YWCA lobby and purchase the item noted. Or you can write a check to YWCA Evanston/North Shore, include "Lend a Hand" in the memo, and the Flying Fish high school girls will purchase gifts on your behalf.

See the display in our lobby (pictured) for more information. Please deliver all gifts to the YWCA by Wednesday, December 11. Thank you!