In advance of the game on Friday, October 21, this four-page newsletter is made available at school. The permission slip pages need to be completed to attend the game as the venue is shifting from Obama’s home pool to Kingsley’s pool.
obama-newsletter-pre_kingsleySwim & Water Polo‘s
Urgent Game-Days Newsletter
from Coach Mark@Rauterkus.com 412-298-3432
Your reply and attention is necessary.
Since the swim pool at Obama Academy is still, presently closed. An electrical inspection is needed. So, the plans detailed here are being put into place for scheduled games. See the details and fill out the permission slip, plus opt-in-or-out of future events.
1. Obama Academy Middle School Teams, both boys and girls, are going to play aquatic games (SKWIM) against Manchester Academic Charter School Mustangs from 3:30 pm to 5 pm on Friday, 10/21/16 at the swim pool of the Kingsley Association, (412) 661-8751, kingsleyassocation.org, 6435 Frankstown Ave (& East Liberty Blvd), Pgh, 15206.
Students wishing to PLAY in the GAME(s) MUST have their Parents / Guardians complete the attached permission slip and return it to Coach Mark’s Mailbox in the Obama office TOMORROW (Friday, 10/21) morning.
2. Going to the game on Friday, Oct 21, Obama students who have their completed permission slips into the office are going to be excused from class at 3 pm at WALK as a group down East Liberty Blvd. (about three blocks) to Kingsley.
4. Going home from the game on Friday, Oct 21, students are going to be able to take the 5 pm activity bus from Obama to their home. Students who walk home are going to depart from Kingsley.. Parents and guardians who can drive their students home should come to the game at the Kingsley pool, and then, obviously, pick up their student(s) from the Kingsley location.
5. On Saturday (Oct 22), all (grades 4 to 12, any school) are invited to the 11:30 am to 1 pm, Swim & Water Polo practice and scrimmage as part of the new Saturday Swim School, at Oliver High School, 2323 Brighton Road, Northside, Pgh 15212. Students need to get their own their own. No transportation is provided.
6. From 12:45 pm to 2:30 pm on Sunday, Oct 23, Pittsburgh’s Middle School Water Polo players, “Pittsburgh Combined,” are playing games against North Allegheny at North Allegheny Senior High School, 10375 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090.
6a. Ideally, players and families travel to North Allegheny on their own. See you there.
6b. Some player that needs a ride to the game on Sunday, Oct 23, at North Allegheny, can travel with Coach Mark. With the support of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp, Coach Mark is able to drive a van for up to 10 players to participate in the game at North Allegheny – pending your phone call reservation. To reserve a spot in the van, call or text Coach Mark, 412-298-3432.
On Sunday, Oct 23, the van (and carpools too) are slated to depart the Obama parking lot at 11:30 am, and depart the parking lot of the Sarah Heinz House at noon. We plan to arrive at North Allegheny at 12:45 pm. There are limited seats in the van. First come, first served. Reserve your space with a phone call to Coach Mark, 412-298-3432.
We expect to return to Pittsburgh around 3:30 pm. Pick-up phone calls can be made after the event with more exact times.
More game opportunities. No transportation is being provided for the following events.
7. Saturday, Nov 5, 8 to 10 am, Oliver High School, Saturday Swim School. No transportation.
8. Tuesday, Nov 8, election day, no school for PPS, 12:30 to 3 pm, Sarah Heinz House, Northside.
9. Friday, Nov 11, Veterans Day, no PPS school, 1 pm to 3:30 pm, Sarah Heinz House, Northside
10. Saturday, Nov 12, 11:30 to 1 pm, Oliver High School, Saturday Swim School.
11. Saturday, Nov 19, 11:30 to 1 pm, Oliver High School, Saturday Swim School.
12. Saturdays in December, (Dec, 3, Dec 10, & Dec 17) either 10 am or 11:30 am for a SKWIM’s City TOURNAMENT as part of the Saturday Swim School at Oliver High School.
See the google calendar at CLOH.org for updates. A new web site is coming soon, Swim.CLOH.org. Students are encouraged to join their winter-season swim teams. Catalog of optional clothing with school colors is available for families to order if desired. Statement to the PPS School Board and Superintendent about future funding status of water polo is public at CLOH.org. Pittsburgh hosts the National Drowning Prevention Alliance meeting in April 2017.
Swim & Water Polo Sign Up & Game-Day Intentions:
Student’s Full Name: ________________________________________________________
Student’s Grade: ____________________________
Students’ School: ________________________________________________________
Student’s date of birth: ____________________________
Student’s T-shirt size: (note either ADULT or YOUTH): ____________________________
Student’s Address: ________________________________________________________
Student’s Home Phone: ____________________________
Student’s Cell Phone: ____________________________
Student’s Email: ____________________________
In case of emergency:
Guardian(s) #1 Name: ________________________________________________________
Guardian #1 Phone: ____________________________
Guardian #1 Email: ____________________________
Guardian(s) #2 Name: ________________________________________________________
Guardian #2 Phone: ____________________________
Guardian #2 Email: ____________________________
Permission for Photography / Video and Internet Display
I grant Coach Mark Rauterkus, Pittsburgh Public Schools, CLOH.org, the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, America Water Polo, SKWIM USA, and all other organizations associated with the program the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission concerning any photographs and videos that he/she has taken or may take of me and the students, or in which I may be included with others, to use, reuse, publish, and republish the photographs in whole or in part, individually or in connection with other material, in any and all media now or hereafter known, including the internet, and for any purpose whatsoever, specifically including illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade, without restriction as to alteration; and to use my name in connection with any use if he/she so chooses. I release and discharge Photographer from any and all claims and demands that may arise out of or in connection with the use of the photographs, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, licensees, and assigns of Photographer, as well as the person(s) for whom he/she took the photographs. I am a legally competent adult and have the right to contract in my own name and for the students. I have read this document and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
Guardian signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Obama Students: Return this form at school office mailbox of Coach Mark Rauterkus.
More insights at CLOH.org. (Complete other side of paper too.)
Swimmer’s Name: ________________________________________________
Guardian’s name and contact info needs to be on the other side of this paper.
Question 1: Student has permission to attend game on Friday, Oct 21 at Kingsley.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 2: Guardian is aware and the student is prepared to WALK from Obama to Kingsley for the game on Friday, Oct 21.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 3: Student will take the 5 pm activity bus home after the Friday, Oct 21 game.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 4: Student will have a pick-up at Kingsley or walk home after Friday, Oct 21 game at Kingsley.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 5: Student is expected to attend the Saturday Swim School game from 11:30 to 1 pm on Saturday, Oct 22, at Oliver High School, 2323 Brighton Road, Northside, Pgh 15212.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 6: Student is expected to attend the game from 12:45 pm to 2:30 pm on Sunday, Oct 23, at North Allegheny Senior High School.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Students who need a ride in the van to attend the game at North Allegheny must call for reservation.
Question 7: Student is expected to attend the 8 am to 10 am game on Saturday, Nov 5, at Oliver High School.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 8: Student is expected to attend the 12:30 to 3 pm games on Tuesday, Nov 8, election day, a day of no school for PPS. Student must get to and from the Sarah Heinz House, Northside.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 9. Student is expected to attend the game from 1 to 3:30 pm on Friday, Nov 11, Veterans Day. No PPS school that day. Student must get to and from the Sarah Heinz House, Northside.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
Question 10. Student is expected to attend the game from 11:30 to 1 pm on Saturday, Nov 12, at Oliver High School, Saturday Swim School.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
11. Student is expected to attend the 11:30 to 1 pm games on Saturday, Nov 19, at Oliver High School, Saturday Swim School.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
12. Student is expected to participate in the SKWIM City TOURNAMENT as part of the Saturday Swim School at Oliver High School on December 3, December 10, and December 17 Swimmers should particpate in games at either 10 am to 11:30 or 11:30 am to 1 pm.
YES – or – NO (circle one)
