The Big Ten website is http://www.bigten.org/sports/
The swimmers will be leaving Sat night to head back to Penn State so there will not be a final banquet as we've done in years past. But we do some fun things for the event. For those who have not been to Big Tens, it is the most team spirited event of the season. All the teams sit together and cheer. Each school is assigned an area to sit for each session of Big Tens. The assignments rotate throughout the meet so no school has the prime seating for more than one session. They will also have a chart and the seats marked for each session at the pool. Michigan's pool is small, so if we want to sit together, we should arrive early,or get someone to secure a seat for you.
Because we will be sitting together, we try to create a 'color block' within our assigned area. Please dress accordingly. It’s more important that you wear the color - it doesn't have to be Penn State spirit wear. Dress is casual and comfortable.
Wednesday night - any spirit wear and "bling" (sequined T shirts ladies)
Thursday - Wear White
Friday - Wear Gray
Saturday - Wear Blue (preferably the Big Ten shirts we ordered from Nancy Wilson)
We have a few roles parents play and we'd like to encourage you to sign up to help if you are able:
Door decorations: The people doing this should arrive early on wed as we try to do this before the kids arrive. Jane Byers is heading this up but she could use some help.
Snack Bags: Again, this is distributed on Wed so better for an early arriver.
Second, we will be collecting $15 from each family for the Big10 snack bags that we provide for each swimmer, coach and support staff member that attends Big10’s. You may pay in either cash or check (made payable to Joan Savoy). We fill the bags with healthy snacks and drinks for the men for the week. If you want to send me a check, my address is 636 Mohns Hill Road, Sinking Spring PA 19608
Name tags: Mary Austin has graciously signed up for this-its a one man job unless you live in the phili area and want to help her put them together
T shirts: Nancy Wilson is taking care of this and you will hear from her individually on cost. Watch for her email.
Scarves for freshmen:Janie Mershom has the info on this
Candy Bags for ride home: Joan Savoy
Some other ideas that have come up are bracelets( I think Ann Cipolla is willing to do this again), PSU signs/or big lion head. If you have any talents or ideas please feel free to share them!!
I think That's it for now. Any questions, please feel free to contact me. You have my email, address and my cell is 610-914-4644. Thanks! Joan
