Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Upcoming Events for Swim Season 2009

Divisional Championships -- 7/25/09, South Carroll Swim Club

This year, the top four swimmers in each event in each age-group are eligible to go to Divisional Championships. South Carroll has an 8-lane pool and CMSL rules allow top four to participate when 8-lane pools are hosting.

The matrix listing all top 10 swimmers as of 7/11 will be located at the picnic table at the deep end of the pool during practices this week. Team Rep. Mary Pat Jordan will also be circulating with the matrix and will be available to answer questions. Please check your rankings and circle any event you wish to swim (3 maximum) or scratch your name if you are unable to participate.

The top four freestyle times are eligible to swim on a relay. In many cases, swimmers with lower rankings qualify to go to divisionals if higher ranked swimmers choose other events or can’t attend the meet. The Divisionals meet line-up will be completed after the meet on Saturday when the final top four rankings are established and will be emailed to the team on Sunday afternoon.

The cost of each event is $4 (cash or check payable to West Howard Swim Club, in sealed envelope with name and amount written on it) and Mary Pat will be collecting entry fees.

The bulletin board has a sign-up sheet for Divisional meet t-shirts as well. There will be a very limited t-shirt supply at the meet. If you sign up for a t-shirt and do not end up on the final qualifying team, your check will be returned to you. Checks should be made payable to West Howard Swim Club and Kristy Baldwin will be collecting money for the shirts.

Novice Meet -- 7/20/09, Wynnewood Swim Club

We have extended the Novice Meet sign up for an extra day. Please enter your events by end of practice Wednesday. Events are $3.50 per event and you can give your money in a sealed enveloped with name and events to Coach Jill. Don't miss out on this great meet!

Straehle CMSL Championships -- 7/22/09, Four Seasons Swim Club

Straehle qualifiers in individual events are also posted on the bulletin board. Please let Coach Jill know this week if you can participate and to choose your events. The cost is $4 per event, cash or checks payable to West Howard Swim Club. Relay swimmers will be contacted by Coach Jill. T-shirts for Straehle can be purchased at the meet.

Practice Schedule next week

Practice will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for Divisional and Straehle swimmers. Practice will be from 9-10 a.m for 11-overs, and 10-10:45 for 10-unders. No practice on Wednesday due to the Straehle meet.

Ice Cream Social this Friday

Our final pre-meet team social will be held this Friday at 6 p.m. The sign-up sheet will be posted tomorrow morning.