As many of you know, Illinois Swimming tragically lost two of its coaches last week - Bryan Bateman (Head Coach of Hornets Swim Team) and Andy Rose (Head Coach of Palatine Swim Team). The teams competing in Academy Meet will be trying to raise funds for the memorial funds of each of these two great coaches, whom many of you know. The host team has created swim caps with the name "Andy" in PPD colors on one side and "Beanie" (Bryan's nickname) in Hornet colors on the other. All profits from these caps will be split among Bryan's and Andy's memorial funds. Our hope is to raise $5000 total for the funds. The coaches of ALL TEAMS would like each swimmer participating in this meet to wear this memorial cap at the meet. It would be a great tribute to these coaches for EVERYONE to be wearing the same caps throughout the meet. If you do NOT want a cap, and are swimming in the Academy Meet, please email us by December 28. Otherwise we will post $7.50 to your team account, and you will receive your cap at the meet. If you are not swimming in the meet, and WOULD like a cap, please email us by this deadline as well. Additionally, more caps will be available at the meet for sale. Please contact the coaches with any questions!
