School Year Begins

Summer is over. School is back in session. I'm sure you are like me wishing for the relaxation of summer as you drive kids to and from sports and activities.

Two of my children swim during the school year. School-year swimming is different. Why? Is it the indoor pool?The more focused competitive meets? The kids are on a team, but there is less time during the school year to be a team. No long days lounging at the pool. Homework and other commitments are a factor. School-year seems all business, while summer swimming is all fun!

Do your children swim during the school year? Jessica and James swim at Health Unlimited. I've see swimmers...Matt, Robert, Nate, Robert, Jesse, and Matt...at HU as well. Where do your kids swim? I'd like to know what school-year swim teams are out there. I know of the Eagles and the Retrievers. What are the other teams? e-mail me: JillAnneBerry@msn.com If your kids play another sport(s) during the school year, let me know! Wahoos are a talented group of athletes, musicians, etc. Let's showcase our talents!

My plan is to keep this blog/website going during the school year as a resource for Wahoos parents and swimmers. Would you like to write an article? On swimming or sportsmanship or being a good sports parent or swimsuits or diving sticks or just about anything that has even a little to do with swimming! Let me know! Send me your article with a photo to JillAnneBerry@msn.com If you find a link to an article on swimming, send me a link.

Last Gasp of Summer Events at the Pool

Coach Jill loved the photo album. She was astounded by the number of photos. She loved that all families were represented in the family section of the album. I can't wait for next swim season to do it all again!

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It's movie time poolside!

Bedtime Stories (starring Adam Sandler) -- FREE

Bring your own blankets/beverages/snacks

Sat. Sept. 5th 7:00 pm - end of movie

Rain date Sept. 6th

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I plan on posting news throughout the school year, so stay tuned.

What's your opinion on swimmers wearing high-tech swim suits to improve their performance? Do you think it is fair that some swimmers have an unfair advantage? Or should swimmers be allowed to spend what they want on swim suits? Runners are not restricted to buying certain shoes.

The Washington Post took on the issue of Masters swimmers wearing the performance suits.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/25/AR2009082503048.html

What do you think? Send me an e-mail and I will compile all responses in to a post. I won't use names, so go ahead and state an opinion.

How Can I Get a Wahoos Photo?

You may have noticed that your family or swimmer was photographed during swim season. I photographed just about every Wahoos family. Two other Wahoos moms also took many photographs of swimmers, families, and swim team activities. Many of the photographs of Wahoos families and swimmers from Swim Season 2009 will be shown in the slideshow at the end-of-season awards ceremony on Sunday. Photos are also on this website/blog.

If you would like a copy of one of the photographs taken, see top right box on this page. In the box, there are links to two Kodak galleries: Families A-Z AND Coaching Kids, Cheering Kids, Friendship, and Heat Winners. All photographs taken during the season are in these two files.

There are two ways to obtain a photograph from the KodakGallery.com. Click on one of the galleries:

1. In the gallery, click on photo that you want. Go to "Buy Prints." Choose "This Photo $0.15." Click "Done." Go to checkout for purchase. You can do this for one photo or multiple photos.

OR

2. In the gallery, click on photo that you want. Go to "Share." Choose "This Photo." Add your e-mail address to dialog box. Kodak will send photo to your e-mail address. You can save the photo(s) to a CD so that you can print the photo at Walmart/CVS OR you can save the photo to your computer to use in an online scrapbook or print at home.

Editor's Note: I know that in previous years, photos were printed out and hung on poster boards at the awards ceremony. This year in a bid to go green, we are going paperless by displaying photos on this blog, on the slideshow at the awards ceremony, and on the KodakGallery.com website. I apologize for any inconvenience caused to swim families.

Thanks to Stacie, mom to Morgan, and Rita, mom to Justin, for taking time out of their swim meets to take photographs of our swimmers. Their efforts are very much appreciated.

I would like to thank Stacie for uploading all the photographs to the Kodak Gallery.

The slideshow was created by 13-14 swimmer Ryan. Ryan took time out of his summer to create a fabulous slideshow showcasing the Wahoos swim season 2009. If you see Ryan at the pool, tell him "Thank you" for a job well done!

Ready to Swim

Coach Jill's Victory Dunk in the Pool!

Cheering Kids

Wahoos Slideshow

The slideshow of Wahoos Swim Season 2009 is here! Thanks go to swimmer Ryan for a fabulous job! If you see Ryan (13-14), tell him "Thanks" for a job well done!

Click here ---->>>>> Slideshow

Thank You to All Who Helped This Season!

West Howard Wahoos Swimmers would like to thank the following people for a fabulous 2009 Swim Season!

Coach Jill Springer

Assistant Coaches Matt Byrd, Amy Fisher, Alex Hufnagel, and Michelle Skroupa

Swim Team Reps -- Mary Pat Jordan & Lynda Pelkey

Team Data Management -- Glenn Byrd

Table Workers -- Jody Aud

Cards for Swimmers -- Laura Byrd

Head Timer -- Don McGee

Concessions -- Debbie O’Byrne

Team Apparel -- Kristie Baldwin

Volunteers -- Kay Browning

Special Events -- Gigi Ippolito & Martha Brodksy

Registration/Donuts -- Jill Sobieski

Team Photographers -- Stacie Stolba, Rita Wolfe & Jason Swift

Meet Announcer -- Rick Springer

National Anthem Singer -- Greta

Belly Flop Guys -- Clay & Nathan

Snowball Queen -- Ingrid

50-50 Raffle -- Barb Kapinos & Dee McClure

Water for Timers -- Margie Reese

Senior Mementoes -- Debbie Hammert & The Jordan Family

Communications/Blog/Photos -- Jill Berry

Slideshow -- Ryan

AND to all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles who came out to watch the Wahoos!

For information on Wahoos Swim Season 2010,

Visit www.gowahoos.blogspot.com for swim team news throughout the school year!

Straehle Photos!

For photos from the 2009 Straehle meet, click on --->>> Straehle

End-of-Season Team Party

END-OF-SEASON SWIM TEAM PARTY
Sunday, July 26th from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

We will have a DJ and trophies! Don't forget Coach Jill's silly awards.

The swim team will provide the main course. All families should sign up to bring a dessert or side dish. Also, don't forget to sign up for a head count for food.

Team Volunteer Sheet

Division II Championships
South Carroll Swim Club
Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Team Name West Howard

4 Timers Barrett, Hammert, McClure, McGee
(first half of the meet)

4 Timers
(second half of the meet) Fitzgibbon, Dumler, Tatum, Bosley

1 Runner Fisher
(2 events)

1 Heat Winner Kapinos
(2 events)

1 Clerk-of-Course Byrd
(2 events)

2 Table Workers Aud, DeSantis

Straehle Meet Information

From Mary Pat Jordan...

Here is some important information about the Straehle Championship meet:

1. If your swimmer has qualified for individual events, you should report to the 4 Seasons Pool at 8:20 for 8:45 warm ups. The meet begins at 9:30.

2. If your swimmer is ONLY in a relay, you should report to the 4 Seasons Pool between noon and 12:30.

3. The t-shirt order has been placed. You can still buy a t-shirt during the meet. Not until I ordered did they tell me we had a color choice for the shirt. I ordered all white, but after receiving your shirt, you may go to the vendor and exchange it for another color free of charge. The choices are: gray, white, red and yellow. If you want to exchange it – I suggest you do it early on the day of the meet.

4. Please remember to see Coach Jill or Mary Pat with payment for t-shirts and entry fees. The directions to the Four Seasons Swim Club, 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Road (MD Rte. 482), Hampstead, MD; 410-239-3366:

From Frederick/Mt. Airy

MD 27 N towards Westminster.
Pass through Westminster.
Merge right on MD 482 towards Hampstead.
Four Seasons Sports Complex on left (3 miles).

From 70/Mt. Airy and Baltimore

MD 97 N towards Westminster.
MD 97 will connect with MD 140 West. Follow 97/140 North.
MD 27 North towards Manchester/New Hampshire.
Merge right on MD 482 towards Hampstead.
Four Seasons Sports Complex on left (3 miles).

5. Get your child ready to SWIM FAST!!

Divisional Information

From Lynda Pelkey... Families should arrive no later than 8 a.m. for 8:20 warm-ups at Divisionals.

T-shirts have been ordered for those who signed up for one on the bulletin board, and we ordered extra of every size. See Kristi Baldwin if you want to reserve one, or you can buy one at the meet (very limited supply). Kristie's email is shop@baldwinhome.net.

Practice this week is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for Divisional/Straehle swimmers, 9-10 a.m. for ages 11 and over and 10-10:45 for 10 and unders. No practice on Wednesday due to the Straehle meet at 9 a.m.

Directions to South Carroll for Divisionals:

The South Carroll Swim Club is located along Route 26 (Liberty Road) in Carroll County, Maryland, at 1900 West Liberty Road, Westminster, MD 21157

DO NOT USE MAPQUEST – IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE MIDDLE OF ELDERSBURG THE CLUB IS LOCATED 7 MILES WEST OF ELDERSBURG

Coming from the West: The Club is located on Route 26 (Liberty Road), a few miles east of the intersection of Routes 27 and 26 on the left side of the road. If you reach the intersection of Woodbine Road and Liberty Road then you have gone too far.

Coming from the East: The Club is located on Route 26 (Liberty Road), 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Woodbine Road and Liberty Road on the Right side of the road. If you reach the intersection of Route 27 (Ridge Road) and Route 26 (Liberty Road) then you have gone too far.

Novice Meet Information

If you are participating in the Novice meet you should arrive by 4:15 at Wynnewood for 4:30 warm-ups.

Here are the directions to the Novice meet on Monday. Meet details to follow.

Wynnewood (Novice Meet – Date Monday, July 20th)
5825 & 5827 Oakland Rd at Heron Dr.
Baltimore, MD. 21227
(410) 242-3632

Visiting team parking lot entrance is located between 5825 & 5827 Oakland Road Halethorpe, MD 21227

Directions

From Points North use 695 South: 695 South to exit 12A, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards US-1 / Southwestern Boulevard. Keep LEFT on ramp to stay on Ramp towards US-1 (Southwestern Blvd). Follow Southwestern Blvd .7 miles and turn right on Tom Day Blvd. At the end of Tom Day Blvd, make left on Carville Ave. Make a right on Francis Ave, go .2 miles and make left on Oakland Rd. Follow Oakland Rd .3 miles and make left into pool at the intersection of Heron Dr. and Oakland Rd.From Points South use 695 West towards Towson:695 West to exit 10 (US-1). Turn left on Washington Blvd(US-1). Travel 1.8 miles and turn right on Clark Blvd. Go 1.3 miles and turn left on Oakland Rd. Follow Oakland Rd .3 miles pool entrance will be on the right at the intersection of Heron Dr. and Oakland Rd.

More Kodak Slideshows: Families

Stacie, mom to swimmer Morgan, has uploaded her photos to several Kodak photo albums. Photos from Rita and Jill are also included in the Kodakgallery.com album.

Click on these link to view photos. ------>>> Family_Photos and Swimming_In_Action

Photos are available for $0.15/each through Kodakgallery.com, not West Howard Wahoos.

Enjoy!

Wahoos Record Is Broken

Since 1994 the girls 11-12 50 back record has remained unbroken. Not anymore. The 35.68 record was broken by swimmer Caroline. The new record is an impressive 35.60. Way to go, Caroline!

Wahoos Tie with Westminster Riding Club

At the end of the Breaststroke events, the score was Westminster Riding Club 227, West Howard 205. Our opponent's lead seemed insurmountable. Wahoo relay teams moved the score in the right direction with a rebound of 39 points. The meet ended in a tie score of 244 to 244.

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Today's meet was about more than swimming races. It was Wahoos Senior Day. Seven senior swimmers were honored at the beginning of their last individual event of the meet. All the swimmers are on their way to college in the fall. Congratulations, senior swimmers!

Announcer Rick read out speeches about each swimmer written by their parents. As well as swimming, our senior swimmers have a wide variety of interests, including business, drama, cross country, dance, basketball, theater, adventure games, reading, and a myriad of other activities. Wahoos have a well-rounded and talented group of senior swimmers.

Seniors Moms/Dads wore decorated photo rosettes (created by Debbie, mom to swimmers Mark and Matthew). While standing on the diving block, swimmers were presented with a colorful bouquet of flowers including sunflowers from grounds of the pool (assembled by Debbie, as well). Girl swimmers wore tiaras and pink feather boas, while the guy swimmers wore gold top hats and sunglasses (chosen by swimmer Cassie).

Amanda

Vicki


Anne Marie

Elizabeth

Christina

Peter

Jake

Straehle Is Coming Up

West Howard needs to provide volunteers for the Straehle Championship Meet. As with any meet, we need parent volunteers to ensure the meet runs smoothly. The jobs have been assigned by stroke so that each person is spending minimal time working. See list on pool bulletin board for volunteers.

The entry fee is $4.00 per swimmer per event. Checks should be made out to West Howard Swim Club and can be given to Kristi Baldwin or Mary Pat Jordan by Saturday, July 18, 2009. T-shirts will be available at the meet for $20 (short-sleeved) and $25 (long-sleeved), respectively.

Straehle Qualifiers:

Relays
8-under mixed
Matt Thompson
Will Jordan
Madi Wingert*
Ashley O’Byrne*
Julie Meissner*
Emma Schettig*
Emma Letellier*
*fastest 2 freestylers after 7/25 meet will swim

9-10 Girls
Kaitlyn O'Byrne
Jenny Lucas
Jessica Berry
Shannon Milligan

9-10 Boys
Joseph Roschella
Matt McGee
Alex Barrett
Christopher Reese

11-12 Girls
Lauren Baker
Caroline Browning
Rebecca Fisher
Molly Jordan

11-12 Boys
Matthew Baldwin
Reny Barrett
Matthew Hammert
Michael Dumler

13-14 Girls
Cassie Jordan
Amelia Browning
Amanda Baldwin
Jessica Smith

Individual Events
Lauren Baker
Ian Bosley
Robert Brewer
Caroling Browning
Amelia Browning
Brian Byrd
Matt Byrd
Cassie Jordan
Will Jordan
Rebecca Kasda
Jenny Lucas
Matt McGee
Kaitlyn O’Byrne
Joseph Roschella
Emma Schettig
Amanda Skroupa
Michelle Skroupa
Alex Symmes
Matt Thompson

Congratulations to all swimmers for making it the Straehe!

Pep Rally Tonight Rain or Shine

REMINDER tonight rain or shine, last Pep Rally of the season - starts at 6 p.m.

We will supply the ice cream, if you could bring a topping that would be great. Any help would be greatly appreciated - bring an ice cream scoop.

Future Wahoo Swimmers -- Updated!

We may be small, but one day we will swim for the Wahoos. Until then, we cheer for our brothers and sisters!

Slideshow: Friendships

When we are in the pool we are all business.
When we are on the pooldeck we are have fun with our friends.

Slideshow: Heat Winners

Heat Winners!

Slideshow: Helping Swimmers

Helping Our Swimmers Do Their Best!

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.

July 18 Home Meet v. Westminster Riding Club: Volunteers and Warmups

Have you volunteered for 3 meets? If not consider, volunteering at the final home meet this Saturday. We have many volunteer spots open. Without volunteers, the meet cannot run smoothly!

West Howard Wahoos need you to be:

• Head timer second half - 1
• Second half timer - 6
• Relief timers second half - 2
• Heat Winner Ribbons first half - 1
• Heat Winner Ribbons second half - 1
• Runners first half - 1
• Runners second half - 2
• Drink server second half - 1
• Grill egg sandwiches 8 a.m. - 2
• Concession clean up - 2
• Sales second half - 1
• Pool clean-up at end of meet- 3-4

Please e-mail Kay Browning for further information: c2swim@verizon.net

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Swimmers should arrive at 7:30 a.m.

Swimming from the Parent's Perspective

From time to time I need an answer to a swimming related question. When I am at the pool a good person to approach is Coach Jill. She has been the Wahoos coach for about 12 years. She knows swimming. She cares deeply about her swimmers. As a recreational swimmer I have very little knowledge about competitive swimming. Coach Jill has answered many questions of mine -- no matter how basic!

Another person to ask when you need a question answered is Mary Pat Jordan. Did you know that she was a competitive swimmer in college? Her three children all swim yearround. Mary Pat is a good resource for questions related to being a swim parent.

Other good resources for parents of swimmers are as follows (click on highlighted link):

• USA Swimming --Swimming
• Examiner.com -- Lessons
• about.com -- Parents
• DC Metro Moms -- Summer

Enjoy!

Swimmers of the Week: July 11, 2009

10-Under Swimmers of the Week
For week ending 7/11/09

Female: Abigail Jones - 7

Abigail is new to the swim team this summer and has worked hard to improve all her strokes. She had a great meet at Hammond Park, doing personal best times in all three of her events. She took off 3 seconds in freestyle and nearly 3 more in backstroke. She also shaved off an amazing 11 seconds in butterfly after learning this difficult stroke just a few weeks ago!!!

Male: Ethan Welsh – 10

Ethan is a veteran Wahoo swimmer who is very dedicated with excellent practice habits. This week he even took the initiative to swim in two practice groups each day! His efforts paid off when he swam 3 best times on Saturday, shaving off 3 seconds in breaststroke, almost 2 in fly, and a huge 9 seconds in 100 IM!!!

11-Over Swimmers of the Week
For week ending 7/11/09

Female: Lanie Swanhart - 15

Lanie has been on our team for many summers and has developed excellent technique in all of her strokes. She displayed perfectly on Saturday how to finish a race strong into the wall, touching out an opponent by just a tenth of a second in 100 free! This resulted in a personal best by nearly 3 seconds, and in her 100 IM she improved by another 2 seconds!!!

Male: Brendan Caffey - 14

Brendan is second-year Wahoo swimmer who had three great swims at Hammond Park. He swam more than 5 seconds faster in 100 free, took off another second in 50 breaststroke and had a great 50 on the relay. His consistent practice attendance has helped him come a long way in just two seasons on swim team!!

Food Donations for July 18 Home Meet

From Debbie O'Byrne -- Food Donations.

Allmon, B. 2 packages of beef hotdogs
Aud, C. 2 packages of beef hotdogs
Baker, J. 2 packages of beef hotdogs
Baldwin, B. 2 packages of beef hotdogs
Barlow, T. 2 packages of beef hotdogs
Barrett, A. 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Berry, J. 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Berry, K. 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Blackburn 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Blodgett, G. 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Bodine, T. 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Bosley, R. 1 package yellow American Cheese - 24 slices
Bower, J. 2 dozen English muffins
Bowman, D. Broccoli Crowns - 1 gallon bag, washed & cut
Bowser, B. 1 dozen Assorted muffins
Brewer, D. 1 dozen Assorted muffins
Brock, S. 1 dozen Assorted muffins
Brodsky, J. Watermelon - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Browning, C. Watermelon - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Byrd, G. Watermelon - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Caffey, S. Watermelon - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Cassity, M. Watermelon - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Condor, S. Blueberries - 2 pints, washed, no stems
Cooper, M. Blueberries - 2 pints, washed, no stems
Crafton Red Grapes - 1 gallon bag, washed, no stems
DeSantis, R. Red Grapes - 1 gallon bag, washed, no stems
Dowd, B. Green Grapes - 1 gallon bag, washed, no stems
Dumler, B. Strawberries - 2 pints, washed, sliced
Elia, P. Strawberries - 2 pints, washed, sliced
Feld, T. Green Grapes - 1 gallon bag, washed, no stems
Fisher, J. Green Grapes - 1 gallon bag, washed, no stems
Fitzgibbon, J. Strawberries - 2 pints, washed, sliced
Ford, C. 5 red, ripe sliced tomatoes for hamburgers
Foster, S. 5 red, ripe sliced tomatoes for hamburgers
Goodman, T. Celery - 1 full stalk, washed & cut
Grimm, B. 2 Red & 2 Green Peppers - washed, sliced in bag
Habeeb, J. Cucumbers - 3, sliced in rounds in bag
Hammert, M. Canteloupe - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Hennessy, P. Canteloupe - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Hensel, J. Canteloupe - 1 gallon bag, cut in pieces
Hough, J. 2 Red & 2 Green Peppers - washed, sliced in bag
Hyer, S. 2 dozen English muffins
Ippolito, V. Cherry Tomatoes - 2 pints, washed, no stems
Jones, T. Cherry Tomatoes - 2 pints, washed, no stems
Jordan, L. Cucumbers - 3, sliced in rounds in bag
Kaiser, J. 2 dozen English muffins
Kapinos, S. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Kasda, B. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Kavadias, J. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Kemp, B. 2 packages hot dog rolls
Kraus, J. 2 packages hot dog rolls
Lakin, T. 2 packages hot dog rolls
Leimenstoll, D. 2 packages hot dog rolls
Lengel, L. 2 packages hot dog rolls
Letellier, T. 2 boxes of pop tarts any flavor
Lucas, D. 2 boxes of pop tarts any flavor
MacDonald, B. 1 large half and half for coffee
Marcinkus, F. 1 large half and half for coffee
Marcoux 2 packages hamburger rolls
McClure, B. 2 packages hamburger rolls
McClure, S. 4 - 2 gallon jugs of spring water
McGee, D. 4 - 2 gallon jugs of spring water
Meissner, B. 2 chopped up onions for hotdogs
Mensing, D. 2 packages of beef hotdogs
Miller, B. Cucumbers - 3, sliced in rounds in bag
Milligan, P. Cherry Tomatoes - 2 pints, washed, no stems
Moore, B. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Moore, C. 1 flavored hazelnut liquid creamer for coffee
Moran, G. 1 flavored vanilla liquid creamer for coffee
Muneses, J. Celery - 1 full stalk, washed & cut
Myers, J. Tortilla Chips - 2 large bags
O’Byrne, M. Pasta Salad
Paregol, I 2 dozen eggs
Parker, J. 2 dozen eggs
Payan 2 large onions, sliced thin
Pearce, J. 2 large onions, sliced thin
Pelkey, K. 2 dozen eggs
Peterson, T. 2 dozen eggs
Piorkowski, J. 2 dozen English muffins
Poltorak, S. 2 dozen English muffins
Powers, R. 2 dozen English muffins
Prezelski, A. 1 dozen Donuts
Proviano, M. 1 dozen Assorted Bagels (sliced)
Rachuba, R. 1 dozen Assorted Bagels (sliced)
Reese, J. 1 dozen Assorted Bagels (sliced)
Reese, R. Pasta Salad
Regan, M. 2 dozen eggs
Rhine, S. 2 Red & 2 Green Peppers - washed, sliced in bag
Ritter, T. 2 Red & 2 Green Peppers - washed, sliced in bag
Roschella, J. 1 dozen Assorted Bagels (sliced)
Rossomondo 8 lemons
Ryan, J. 8 lemons
Sames, D. Tortilla Chips - 2 large bags
Scheinberg, S. Tortilla Chips - 2 large bags
Schettig, M. 8 lemons
Schoepfer, R. 2 heads of lettuce washed and cut for hamburgers
Seets 8 lemons
Simon, B. 2 heads of lettuce washed and cut for hamburgers
Sirenne, J. 8 lemons
Skroupa, M. 8 lemons
Small, M. Baby Carrots - 2 pound bag
Smith, J. Baby Carrots - 2 pound bag
Sobieski, J. 1 dozen Donuts
Sroka, M. 1 dozen Donuts
Stolba, D. 1 dozen Donuts
Suristis, R. 1 dozen Donuts
Swanhart, S. 1 dozen Donuts
Symmes 1 dozen Donuts
Tatum, S. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Taylor, G. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Terrier, J. 2 packages hamburger rolls
Thesing, E. 2 packages club rolls (for sausages)
Thompson, L. 2 packages club rolls (for sausages)
Turvin, M. 2 packages club rolls (for sausages)
Valavanis, M. 2 packages hot dog rolls
Votta, G. 2 packages club rolls (for sausages)
Welsh, R. 2 packages club rolls (for sausages)
Wilmeth, M. Broccoli Crowns - 1 gallon bag, washed & cut
Wingert, S. 5 red, ripe sliced tomatoes for hamburgers
Witschen, R. 1 dozen Donuts
Wolf, S. 8 lemons
Wheeler sugar for coffee

Editor's Note: All food donations are vital for the running of the Wahoos concession stand. If you will not be at the meet, please arrange to have someone else bring your food donation.

Wahoos Coaches

Before the meet the coaches have fun...

Assistant coaches Michelle, Amy, Matt, and Alex cheer with Coach Jill

During the meet the coaches are all business...

Coach Jill talks to Wahoos swimmer Adam.

Another Win for Wahoos!

It was down to the wire at the Hammond Park meet. After several dramatic relay finishes, the score was Wahoos 229 and Hammond Park 211. Congratulations to all swimmers!

Coach Jill and her daughter, Sarah, former Wahoos swimmer, who stepped up to time at the meet.

Coach Jill with the Kasda family. From left, Rebecca, current Wahoo; Eileen, Mary Beth, Joanna, all former Wahoos coaches and swimmers; Kathy, table worker and mom.

Scenes from the Hammond Park Meet

Swimmers of the Week: July 3, 2009

10-Under Swimmers of the Week
For week ending 7/03/09

Female: Morgan Stolba - 6

Morgan is a first-year team member with a lot of determination. Her hard work in practice has helped her to improve her freestyle time by more than 18 seconds since time trials and another 48 seconds in backstroke! At the meet against Springlake she took off 8 seconds in free and 13 in backstroke since the last meet, going under a minute in both events for the first time!!!

Male: Ryan Jones - 9

Ryan just joined the Wahoos this summer and has advanced greatly since the season began. He has worked hard to improve his freestyle and backstroke, and has learned breaststroke and butterfly in a few short weeks! He had a great meet on Friday, taking 21 seconds off of 50 free, 5 seconds in breaststroke and competed in butterfly for the first time!!

11-Over Swimmers of the Week
For week ending 7/03/09

Female: Kathleen Mensing – 12

Kathleen is a returning swimmer who always has a happy, positive attitude both in and out of the pool. She had a great meet on Friday with personal best times in all three of her events! She took off over a second in 50 free from just a week ago, and 8 second in back and 6 in breaststroke since time trials!!


Male: Robert McClure – 14

Robert is another veteran Wahoo swimmer who had some great swims on Friday. Consistent practice attendance helped him take time off both of his individual events and swim a personal best relay split. He went 3 seconds faster in 50 breaststroke, and nearly 8 seconds faster in 100 IM!!!

Practice Meet at Cattail Tonight!

Reminder tonight is the Practice Meet at Cattail.

We need some help in Clerk of Course with the little kids if anyone is available!

Thursday, July 9th
Practice meet against Cattail
Warm ups start at 5:30
Meet starts at 6:00.
Directions:
3600 Cattail Creek Dr.
Glenwood, MD 21738

Cattail Creek is located about 4 miles south of 70 on Rt. 97. Just make a right on Cattail Creek Drive and the pool will be on the left before you get to the club house. There is also more parking past the club house if the parking around the pool is full.

July 11 Meet v. Hammond Park: Directions and Volunteer Assignments

Saturday, July 11th – Away meet against Hammond Park

Warm-ups start at 8:00 a.m.
www.eteamz.com/hpstingrays/index.cfm

Directions from their website:
8100 Helmart Drive.
Laurel, MD 20723
Office Phone: 301-725-1300

From points far North:

Take I-70 West.
Take Rt 29 South.
Take Johns Hopkins Rd/Gorman Rd exit and keep to the left. Turn left
at the light, onto Johns Hopkins Rd.
Cross over Rt 29 and continue through the traffic circle (road becomes
Gorman Rd).
Turn right onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.

From points East:

Take Rt 32 West
Take I-95 South
Exit at 35B - Rt 216/Scaggsville, towards Scaggville.
Turn right onto Leishear Road
Turn left onto Graeloch Road
Turn left onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.

Volunteer Assignments

As usual, contact Kay Browning at c2swim@verizon.net with questions or concerns about volunteer assignments.

Thursday Schedule

There will be swim practice on Thursday morning. On Thursday evening Wahoos will swim at the Cattail Creek dual meet.

Wahoos Cheers!

Belly flop cheer.

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y cheer.

Wahoos cheer.

So, What Do Wahoos Do When Not Swimming...

...play cards

...prepare to dive in

...look stylish in a swim cap

...get a pep talk from a swimming mom

...cheer on our friends

...hang out

...look cool

...count our ribbons.

...play in the sandbox.

...pose with our friends