Attention Tidal Waves,
Two years ago the Tidal Waves Board voted to give a Senior Scholarship Award each season. We are very excited to present the award this season for the very first time! This award was created to encourage the older swimmers to finish their eligible years with our swim club, because our senior swimmers are the heart and soul of this team. They serve as incredible role models for our younger swimmers and are an inspiration to us all. This award will be given to leader(s) of the team that have a genuine love of the sport, consistently attend practice as well as the meets, and help teach the younger swimmers. These senior swimmers lead by example and show strong character, teamwork, and team spirit.

The criteria for this award are:	
•	The Senior Scholarship Award will be given to senior swimmer(s) in their last eligible year as a senior on the swim team.
•	The senior swimmer(s) must have swum the last three consecutive years with the Tidal Waves.
•	The senior swimmer(s) must submit an original essay to the board with a minimum of 250 words telling what swimming means to them.
	
The scholarship recipient(s) will be selected by the board and coaches. It is at the discretion of the board and coaches to whom the scholarship funds will be distributed. One or more swimmers may receive this award annually.

This year the essays are due to Mikal Thurman by Monday, July 7. The award will be presented at the Tidal Waves Banquet on Tuesday, July 22. Please direct any questions or concerns to Mikal Thurman, 423.309.4885, MIKALTHURMAN@BELLSOUTH.NET. 

Good luck to all who participate,

Tidal Waves Board/Coaches