West Arundel Swim Team
Newsletter - 17 July 2006
TEAM RECORD 2-3
WOW! – What an exciting Swim Meet on Saturday. The team did an outstanding job of pulling itself together to defeat the Greenbelt Barracudas by 2 points. The final score was Ducks 268.5 – Barracudas 266.5. What makes this weekend even “sweeter” was the Ducks placed Second in the
K of C Mini- Meet on Sunday – One point ahead of third place Greenbelt. Way to Go Ducks!!!!!
CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
On Saturday July 22nd, the team will travel to Pointer Ridge (in Bowie) for the Division C Championships. The meet starts at 8:30 am…BUT we need to be at Pointer Ridge by 7:30 am – Parking is difficult and I want to make sure that the swimmers do not have to walk a mile to get to the pool. We will me at West Arundel by 7:00 am and we will Leave for the Meet by 7:05 am.
WHO SWIMS?
Unfortunately, each team is only allowed to enter two swimmers per event. I chose all swimmers according to times (the Fastest two swimmers were selected from all meets to date). A listing is will be placed on the Bulletin Board at the Pool and the Listing is currently being posted on the Web-Site. For all age groups – I listed an alternate swimmer – the alternates will swim only in the event of injury or illness. If your name appears on the list and you will not be attending the meet – Please let Coach John by 7:00 pm on Tuesday Evening. One question that will be asked is…”I’m not scheduled to Swim – Do I have to go to the Meet?” The only swimmers that MUST go to the Meet are those that are Scheduled to Swim – If you are an alternate – I will let you know if you are Swimming at the Pep Rally on Friday Evening. If you are not scheduled to Swim and you want to cheer on the Team – I would love to have you attend the Meet – All Swimmers and Parents are Welcome!!!
TEAM DINNER/PEP RALLY
On Friday, July 21st at 6:00 pm, we will be having a Team Dinner – This Dinner is a Pot-Luck – All Swim Team Families are requested to bring a Pasta Dish and a Salad/Side Dish or a Dessert. The Pasta helps the swimmers by allowing them to load up on Carbohydrates for the Swim Meet. After the dinner we will make signs and Prep the Swimmers for the Divisional Meet on Saturday. Note: All Swimmers MUST leave the Pool by 9:00 am – And Go Home to Get a Good Nights Rest.
SWIM TEAM PARTY
The Swim Team will host a Swim Team Party on Saturday July 22nd from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Food will be served around 7:00 pm and awards will be distributed at approximately 8:00 pm. In order to attend the Party you must have paid your team dues ($20.00 per swimmer). This party is for Team Members and their Parents!
FIRE-CRACKER INVITATIONAL
As a reminder – Due to a Thunder Storm on July 2nd – The Fire-Cracker Invitational Swim Meet has been rescheduled for July 23rd (Sunday) - The Fire-Cracker Meet will start at 5:30 pm – Please let Coach John know if you will be attending.
WA vs RST SCRIMMAGE
In order to help prepare for the Divisional Championships – We will hold a Scrimmage with Russett on Wednesday July 19th (Wednesday) at West Arundel Swim Club – Start Time: 6:00 pm. All Swimmers MUST Swim in the SCRIMMAGE!
COACHES CORNER
I’m very proud of Our Team – Last Saturday we went up against a Very Good and Undefeated Greenbelt Team – When a team works together… There are usually outstanding results! Great Meet Ducks!!!!!
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