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Divisionals Is Tomorrow!

**Reminder for those who are going to Divisionals**

Warmups start promptly at 8:15, everyone should arrive 30 minutes early.

 

South Carroll (Divisional meet – July 31, 2010)

1900 Liberty Road, Westminster, MD 21157, (410) 635-2693

Est. time is 16 minutes from West Howard

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. Look for the white sign.
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. Look for the white sign.
If you reach the intersection of Route 27 (Ridge Road) and Route 26 (Liberty Road) then you have gone too far.

Kristie Baldwin will have the t-shirts.

It's Time for the End-of-Season Party! Wednesday, July 28 from 6-9 p.m.!

                  ***SWIM TEAM'S END-OF-SEASON PARTY****

It's hard to believe the season is coming to an end already!

Our End of Season Party will be Wednesday, July 28th from 6 - 9.  There will be food from Town Grill, music, and lots of fun!!

We will honor our senior swimmers, give awards to swimmers in each age category (boy and girl awards for each age category), and have fun!

There will be a slideshow with highlights from the season!

***Please check the Swim Team Board for a sign up for food.

We'll be having a large cake at the End-of-Season Party, so please bring a side dish or a salad rather than a dessert. The food will be provided by the Town Grill. We'll use the sodas and water left over from the swim season donations.

If you have any questions or if you know you won't be able to get to the pool by Friday and still want us to count you in on the food, please email Lynda Pelkey (lpelkey@comcast.net) with how many family members will be coming.

Hope to see everyone there!

Novice Meet at Wynnewood on Monday! Arrive by 4:15 p.m.!!!

The Novice Meet will take place at Wynnewood Recreation Center on Monday evening. Arrive by 4:15 p.m.for 4:30 p.m. warmups! The Novice Meet will start around 5 p.m. after warmups.

The Wynnewood address is:

5807 Oakland Road
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 242-3632

Driving time from the pool is 30 minutes or 25.77 miles. Please be aware that rush hour traffic can be a problem. Allow enough time to get to the pool for warm ups.

Directions from their website are below:

Wynnewood Swim club:

 

Take 695 toward Glen Burnie. Take exit 12-A, Southwestern Blvd – Arbutus. At end of exit ramp, stay to the left and merge onto Southwestern Blvd. Just after the right lane ends, make a right onto Tom Day Blvd. (just before Shuffles Saloon). At end of Tom Day, turn left onto Carvel – careful, this is a divided street! At the stop sign at the end of Carvel, make a right onto Francis Ave. Make the first left after the 7-11 at the Arbutus Baptist Church onto Oakland Rd. Look for Heron Drive on the right – beware of the new speed bumps – the pool driveway is on your left directly across from Heron Drive. There is additional parking further down Oakland Rd. on the left.

What Happens at the Novice Meet?

Our team will congregate on the area adjacent to the pool. Park in the back parking lot. You will not need a tent, but you will need chairs and a blanket or Neat Sheet to sit on. The Wynnewood pool serves hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade french fries, drinks, and desserts. You can purchase t-shirts at this meet.

The Novice Meet runs late. Coach Jill will hand out medals and ribbons at the conclusion of the meet. Heat winners for each heat will win a rubber playground ball. Your child's name will be written on the ball.

Come to the Ice Cream Social Pep Rally on Friday

It's hard to believe that the last home meet is Saturday v. Andover. This season has flown by! Weren't we doing Time Trials last week? Now we are down to four meets -- Home v. Andover July 24, Novice Meet July 26, Straehle Meet July 28, and Divisionals July 31.

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**Reminder - Ice Cream Social - Pep Rally this Friday, July 23rd from 6 - 8**

Please sign up as to how many people in your family will be coming and what ice cream topping you will be bringing.

We will supplying the ice cream!  We will need help scooping so if you are willing to help please show up with your ice cream scoops.

Update from Wahoos Reps, End-of-Season Meets

From Mary Pat Jordan and Lynda Pelkey -- Wahoos Swim Reps

We have watched our Wahoos compete and improve all season.  We are looking forward to our last home meet against Andover (July 24) and the 3 “championship” meets (the Novice meet, the Straehle Invitational Meet and the Divisional Championship Meet). These end-of-the-season meets allow our swimmers to compete against swimmers from across the CMSL.  For new families or those who just need a reminder, below is a brief explanation of each of these meets.

The Novice Meet will be held on Monday, July 26 at Wynnewood Swim Club. This meet is designed for swimmers who are not usually in the fastest heat and do not usually place in dual meets.  The qualification times are listed as “no faster than . . .”. 

***The events and individual swimmer’s times are posted by the swim team bulletin board. It is a multi-team event with lots of music, good food and of course fast swimming!

The Straehle Invitational Swim Meet will be held on Wednesday, July 28 at the 4 Seasons Sports Complex. This meet is an elite championship meet that swimmers must meet a pre-determined qualifying standard. Swimmers compete against other swimmers from all teams in the Central Maryland Swim League.  

***The swimmers who have qualified are listed on the bulletin board and will be notified by Coach Jill.

The Divisional Championship Meet will be held on Saturday, July 31 at South Carroll Swim Club. This meet is the final meet of the swim season against all 5 teams in Division 2. The top 4 Wahoos swimmers in each event will compete against the other teams in our division.

***Please check Coach Jill’s clipboard and swimmer ranking. EVERYONE (regardless of ranking) should verify if you are available by circling the events your child would like to swim or cross your swimmers name off the list if they are not available.

If you need further clarification, feel free to contact marypatjordan@aol.com or lpelkey@comcast.net

Wahoos v. Westminster Riding Club on Saturday

Please arrive at Westminster Riding Club between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. for warm ups. During warm ups Coach Jill would like to have a brief meeting with all parents regarding the Novice Meet and Divisionals.

Westminster Riding Club (Dual meet – July 17th) 

Est. time is 30 minutes from West Howard

Directions

Westminster Riding Club, 366 North Colonial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157, Phone: 410-848-2918

From West Howard Swim Pool...

Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto WOODBINE RD

Turn RIGHT onto HOODS MILL RD

Turn LEFT onto EDEN MILL RD

Turn LEFT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD/MD-97. Continue to follow MD-97 N

Turn LEFT onto E MAIN ST

Turn RIGHT onto N COLONIAL AVE

For a description of upcoming meets click on links below (click on highlighted text):

Cattail Creek 6-and-Under Meet

Novice Meet

Straehle Meet

Division II Championships

EARTHQUAKE!

In our home, my husband woke up immediately while the kids and I slept through the earthquake. What can I say the Berry Family sleep like logs.

According to my husband and the girls, the earthquake was the talk of swim practice this morning. They heard questions like:

Did you feel the earthquake?

Did you hear it?

Did you sleep through it?

Did you go bolt upright in bed?


The epicenter was Germantown, MD, about a 35-minute drive from the pool. 3.6 magnitude. Thankfully, no injuries or damage was reported. Can you believe we had an earthquake so close to us?

According to MSNBC:

The 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit at 5:04 a.m. The earthquake was about 3 miles deep and struck in an area along Interstate 270. The epicenter of the earthquake was centered in Germantown, stretching through Montgomery County, the Washington, D.C., area, central Maryland, and even into West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Have you ever experienced an earthquake. I was a sophomore in college in Lancaster, PA. Sitting in my 2nd floor dorm room, I heard a noise that sounded like all of my upstairs neighbors were dropping their metal-framed bunk beds at once. I later heard that it was a small earthquake.

Here are some local responses to the earthquake from NBC Washington -- click on highlighted text.

Away Meet This Saturday v. Westminster Riding Club

Message from Kay Browning:

The volunteer sheets for this Saturday's meet are posted on the pool bulletin board.

Please show up for your assigned volunteer duty. At away meets, we need relief timers. We also need second half timers to relief the 1st half timers.

See you on Saturday!

Want a Photo of Your Swimmer?

Photos of swimmers are now posted at the Kodak Photo Gallery. Stacie S. has kindly taken and uploaded all the photos she has taken at Wahoos swim meets. Thank you, Stacie!

Instructions for Viewing Kodak Gallery Photos

You will need to click on the phrase "CLICK HERE" below to view the photos. Once in the Kodak Gallery, you will need to join the Kodak Gallery by entering your e-mail address and choosing a password. If you see a photo or photos that you want, you can purchase for $0.10 per photo OR you can e-mail the photo(s) to yourself OR share the photo on Facebook. If you choose to share a photo on Facebook, please only share photos of your own children. Some Wahoos parents have requested that their children's photos not be shared with the public or the media.

Wahoos Photos

Time Trials and Team Photo Day Jun 19, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.

Springlake Away Meet July 3, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.

Cattail Creek Swim Meet July 7, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.

Do you have photos from any swim meets? Please send photos to JillAnneBerry@msn.com or give them to Jill on a DVD. I will use the photos for this blog, the slideshow, or the photobook for the coach.

A Swim Meet for 6-Unders!! July 20th at Cattail Creek!

Attention Wahoo parents of 6-under swimmers!

Cattail Creek Country Club is hosting a MINI meet for 6-Unders only. This is a voluntary meet for your children who are 6 and under swimmers. Here are the details:

Cattail Creek Country Club

Mini “Fun” Meet
July 20, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Events:

25 M Freestyle, 25 M Backstroke, 25 M Breaststroke, 

25 M Butterfly & 25 M Kickboard Race

Awards:

Heat Winner Ribbons, 1st thru 6th Place Ribbons, 

and Participant Ribbons

Any who are interested in attending, please email the Cattail Creek coach, Karen Heinz -- jfhkrk4@gmail.com by July 16.

If you decide to go, please let Mary Pat Jordan-- MaryPatJordan@aol.com

Please note: There will not be a sign up sheet on the West Howard Wahoos bulletin board. E-mail the Cattail Creek Coach by July 16.

2010 Photos from Cattail Creek Meet by Stacie

Scenes from the Cattail Creek Swim Meet on July 7, 2010. Photos by Stacie S.

Photos! More Coming...

Photos from the Time Trials and Team Photo Day

Click here to see photos. The link will take you to a Kodak Photo Gallery set up by Stacie Stolba. You will need to sign in to the Kodak Gallery to be able to see the photos. Once you sign in you can select photos to either e-mail to yourself or purchase. You can add photos to a Kodak Photobook (available for purchase).

The Kodak Gallery contains photos from Time Trials and Team Photo Day. Stacie labeled many of the photos with swimmers' names. Swimmer Jessica B. and I labeled a few of the other photos. As you go through the photos in the Kodak Photo Gallery, if you can identify a swimmer in a photo please label the photo with the swimmer's name. We would love to see all photos labeled by swimmer! Can you help us label the photos?



More photos to come!!

Weather Report: Wahoos Swim Except with Thunder and Lightning

Weather Reports are saying there is a chance of rain tomorrow and several parents have asked what happens when it rains - we swim on! 

 

Officials will delay a meet if there is thunder or lightning but we try not to cancel.  So, come prepared for rain or shine! Please report to South Carroll at 7:45 for warmups.

 

You might want to pack a windbreaker/light rain jacket for each kid. Bring extra towels, change of clothing, etc., in case of rain delays.

 

For up-to-date weather information, click "Weather in Woodbine" on this blog.

 

        Go Wahoos - Beat the Sea Serpents!

This Saturday Wahoos Swim at South Carroll; Time Change for Warmups; Directiors to Meet

Reminder - Meet this Saturday against S. Carroll.

WARM UPS HAVE CHANGED YOU SHOULD ARRIVE AT SOUTH CARROLL BETWEEN 7:30 - 7:45 IF YOU WANT TO WARM UP! Warmup time has changed since the South Carroll team are doing their team photos.

South Carroll (Dual meet – July 10, 2010)

1900 Liberty Road, Westminster, MD 21157, (410) 635-2693

Est. time is 16 minutes from West Howard

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.

Volunteer signup sheets are on the bulletin board. For an away meet we need volunteers for the following jobs: 1st Half Timers, 2nd Half Timers, Relief Timers, Clerk of Course, Tableworkers, and Stroke and Turn Judges. Remember without enough volunteers the team cannot function effectively. If you are signed up to volunteer, please show up to do your assigned job.

If you have questions/concerns, e-mail Kay Browning: c2swim@verizon.net. On the day of the South Carroll meet, please see Don McGee with any volunteering questions.

Putting the Loss Behind Us: Gearing up for Two Swim Meets This Week

After a tough, hard fought meet v. Springlake, Wahoos gear up for swim meets this coming week.

The score for the Springlake meet was 262 to 224. Wahoos were missing swimmers in a few age groups. Relays had to be shuffled to make up for the absence of swimmers.

Wahoos moms and dads may have noticed the "pool photographers" in action at swim meets. Jill B. -- mom Julia, Jessica, and James -- will be taking individual photos of each swimmer for this blog and the end-of-season slideshow during the meets and during practice. She will also take candid shots of kids at meets. Note: If you requested that your child not be photographed, I will not post your child's photo on this blog, but I will include it in the slideshow.

Rita W. -- mom of Justin -- and Stacie S. -- mom to Morgan and D.J. -- will take action shots otherwise known as "Wow, I can see every single drop of water or bubble as that swimmer does his turn!" as they did last year. Thank you Rita and Stacie! Look out for photo collages in the coming weeks.

On Wednesday, July 7, Wahoos will swim against neighborhood swim club -- Cattail Creek. The meet begins at 6 p.m. with warmups at 5 p.m. This meet is not a CMSL-sanctioned meet.

On Saturday, July 10, Wahoos will swim at South Carroll. The meet begins at 9 a.m. with warmups at 8 a.m.

Go Wahoos!

Swim Meet at Springlake in Timonium, MD

**Reminder Swim meet Saturday, July 3rd at Springlake in Timonium, MD**

Warm-ups start at 8:00 a.m.**

Message from Coach Jill... Leave home in time to get to Springlake in time for warmups! Don't be late!

Directions take from Mapquest.

Springlake (Dual meet - July 3rd, 2010)

228 Fallsbrook Road, Timonium, MD 21093

Est. time is 42 minutes from West Howard

Merge onto I-70 E via the ramp on theLEFT toward BALTIMORE

Merge onto I-695 N/BALTIMORE BELTWAY INNER LOOP via

EXIT 91B toward NEW YORK/I-95 N/TOWSON.

Merge onto I-83 N via EXIT 24 towardTIMONIUM/YORK PA

Take the PADONIA RD EAST exit,EXIT 17, toward DEERECO RD

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W PADONIA RD

Turn RIGHT onto HARTFELL RD

Turn LEFT onto FALLSBROOK RD

Fun Practice on July 5th!!

Monday, July 5^th

Fun Practice

9:00 am

Fun Relays, Watermelon Polo, Coin Dive, Snacks

Sign up at the pool. 

Cookie donations needed and

Extra change for Coin Dive for the younger kids

(check under your couch cushions and in your car ash trays)

Any question contact Jen Swanhart - 410-489-5566

Nighttime Meet v. Cattail Creek at West Howard on July 7

WAHOOS, are you ready for some neighborly competition and bragging rights as to who is the best swim team in

 Western Howard County?    Then sign up NOW for the 2^nd Annual

West Howard vs. Cattail Swim Meet.

Wednesday July 7 at 6:00pm

Warm Ups at West Howard at 5:00pm

 

*We need parent support to run this meet. 

*If your child is swimming please sign up to volunteer on the swim team bulletin board tomorrow! 

Volunteering and Meet Update

A Note from Kay Browning, Wahoos Volunteers Rep!




 
Congratulations to all Wahoos swimmers who competed in the meet on 
Saturday. Even though we did not win, many swimmers had best times. 
Check out the swim team bulletin board to see who was chosen as the 
swimmers of the week.
 
*Thanks* to the many parent volunteers who worked during the meet. 

Unfortunately we had more than 10 volunteers who did not show up to 
their assignments. As you saw on Saturday it takes all of us to 
ensure the meet moves smoothly. Please review the volunteer assignments 
on the pool bulletin board and in the e-mail sent to all swim team
families. If you cannot work during your assigned position, we would 
appreciate it if you let us know early in the week. It would be much
appreciated if you could try to make a switch with another family or 
find a substitute.

Tight Races at 1st Meet

The Wahoos narrowly missed a win at the first meet v. Dulaney. We were strong in some age categories. Lacked a little depth in other age groups. Through it all Wahoos swimmers showed grit and determination.

Yearround swimmers had a slight edge due to rigorous and frequent practices during the school year. Summer swimmers jumped in to the pool earlier this summer from lacrosse, softball, baseball, soccer, track, band, and any number of other activities. With only a few weeks of practice, summer swimmers quickly got up to speed.

As Coach Jill pointed out at the pre-meet pep talk/cheer session, Wahoos swimmers have only had two morning practices and a few weeks of afterschool practices to get ready for the 2010 season. Thanks to #Snomageddon and an extended school year, summer swim season got a late start.

Scenes from the meet...

Team cheer...blue paint optional!

 Words of encouragement from Coach Jill before the meet.

Cheering before the meet!

The National Anthem played by swimmer Bryan.

Waiting for a teammate to finish a race.

Our coaches!



Matt broke the old pool record of 16.73 in the Free with 16.22! Way to go Matt!  

 
Birthday Wishes to swimmer K.C.!

Volunteers Needed for Saturday's Meet

***PLEASE - WE ARE IN NEED OF SOMEMORE VOLUNTEERS ON SATURDAY****

We still need help in the morning setting up with concessions, making coffee, help grilling eggs, and a bunch of little things so that our concessions run smoothly.

We still are in need of 2 second half timers.

If you can help in anyway this would be much appreciated! Please see the sign up sheet on the bulleton board.

Thanks for volunteering!

Dinner, Dulaney, and Drinks!

Don't Forget!

See you on Friday at the Pep Rally! Bring a pasta dish to feed 8-12 people. Pep Rally is from 6-8 p.m.

Don't forget to bring your drink donation to the Pep Rally (at the latest as drinks are needed for Saturday's meet)! See list on swim team bulletin board!



The first official Wahoos meet is Saturday v. Dulaney. We are at home. Arrive at the pool at 7:30 a.m. for warmups. Meet starts at 9 a.m. Park at the church. Have your swimmer(s) sign in with the coaches. Bring your food donation to the concession stand. The list of items is on the swim team bulletin board.

Check the swim team bulletin board for your volunteer assignment. Remember: The Wahoos swim team is a volunteer run organization. The team cannot function unless EVERY parent fulfills his/her volunteer commitment.

Can't do your volunteer assignment? Find a friend to cover your assigned job! Don't leave the team in a lurch!

Resources for Swim Moms, Dads, and Grandparents!

Some resources that summer swim parents may find useful...

From the American Swimming Coaches Association:

A now-adult former swimmer explains what her coach meant to her with this quote:

He insisted that a fifth place finish in a race could have just as much impact on the outcome of a meet as the first place finish.

I don't know about you, but I love that in swimming each swimmer can make a contribution to the team even if the swimmer does not come in first.

Ever wonder what the coaches are telling your young swimmer? Here's an informative article on coaching young swimmers. Click here.

From USA Swimming

A Q&A. Good tips on the nervous swimmer. Click here.

A How-to Guide to be a Winning Parent of a Swimmer. Click here.

And yes, there is even an organization for Swim Moms! You can join the National Association of Swim Moms! I even found a Swim Dad group...sort of.

Home Meet v. Dulaney Reminders

**Reminder for this Saturday's Meet against Dulaney** Please have your child there by 7:30 for sign in & warm-ups, meet starts at 9:00

 

**IMPORTANT - make sure you sign in that your child is here to swim, the Asst. Coaches should be at the front gate to check you in.

If you don't see them then please find them to let them know you are here.

 

Bring in your drink donations by Friday, June 25th evening.

 

Bring in your food donations the morning of and make sure you sign in. Check the bulletin board at the pool for a list of donations.

 

Pep Rally 

 

There is a sign up sheet. We need to get a headcount for the Pep Rally, so make sure to sign up your family and to indicate what dish/item you will bring.

 

Just bring a dish that will feed 8 to 12 people, so we have enough food for everyone. In case you were wondering we have a little over 100 famlies and 195 swimmers to feed. :)

 

Volunteers

A copy of the volunteer sheets is posted on the swim team bulletin board at the pool. Please check to see what you are signed up for. The meet cannot function without volunteers like you. Please complete your volunteer assignment at the meet.

There are a few open spots - Timers for 2nd half in lanes 5 and 8 I believe, and concessions could use a few hands. If you are interested in filling in on those spots please email - Kay B., C2swim@verizon.net or Mary Pat, marypatjordan@aol.com as soon as possible. Thanks for volunteering!

Team Apparel, Pep Rally, Pasta, and more

Swim Team APPAREL - Kristie Baldwin will be up at the pool during practice this week taking orders for our New apparel for Swim Team.

You can also email Kristie and if you're nice she will come show you all the new and latest stuff there is!  Go Kristie! shop@baldwinhome.net

Don't Forget to Remind Your Fellow Swim Team Parents to Check out this Blog! Tell them that this blog has all the latest information on the Swim Team from volunteering to pep rallies to food donations. For swim team information, read the e-mails from Lynda Pelkey and check out this blog. The blog address is: http://gowahoos.blogspot.com.

Note: If your husband or wife is not receiving the e-mails from Lynda, contact Lynda and she will add your spouse's e-mail address to the swim team distribution list. Let's get everyone in the loop...the Wahoos swim team loop!! Lynda's e-mail address is: lpelkey@comcast.net

Pep Rally, June 25th - Come join us and get ready for our first meet against Dulaney. Our first Pep Rally of the season!

This Friday, June 25th from 6 - 8 p.m..  Bring a FULL FAMILY DISH of pasta to share and your own drinks.

Time Trials

New swimmers.
Old swimmers.
Perfecting an old stroke.
Learning a new stroke.
Going out of your comfort zone.
Timers move to the other end of the pool.
Swimmers take your marks.
Go [insert name of swimmer]!
Heartwarming moments watching the littlest kids make it across the pool.
Awe watching the older kids give it their all for EVERY race.
Team White or Team Blue -- Wahoos swimmers did us proud!

Team pictures...everyone say "Cheese"!

Cooling off between races!

Another year of Wahoos swimming!

Snow cones for all swimmers!

I will be adding photos to and updating this blog/website throughout the summer. Contact me if you
want to contribute to this blog/website by:

• Adding a photo or video. 
• Writing an article. 
• Reporting on a meet. 
• Profiling of a swimmer. 
• Submitting your Top 5 tips for a successful swim meet.

I can be reached at JillAnneBerry@msn.com or 410-489-9247.

Please note! Swim Practice Time Changes for this Week

Just a reminder Swim Team practice times change this week.

Last three half days of school: (June 21, 22, 23):

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over

1:30 - 2:15 p.m. – ages 11-12

2:15 - 3:00 p.m. – ages 9-10

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. – ages 8 – under

Monday through Friday mornings when school is dismissed (Howard County):

(These times and/or assignment of age-groups may change after registration is completed and the size of each age-group is known)

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - ages 13 and over

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. – ages 11-12

10:15 - 11:00 a.m.  – ages 9-10

11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - 8 – unders and Stroke Clinic**

Have a Question? Call a Wahoos Rep

Position                                Name                          Telephone                  E-Mail                         

League Representative           Mary Pat J.                  301-854-5587              marypatjordan@aol.com

Asst. League Rep                  Lynda P.                      410-442-2563              lpelkey@comcast.net

Concessions Manager            Debbie O.                    410-489-2626              DebbieO2004@comcast.net

Team Apparel                        Kristie B.                     301-703-4018              shop@baldwinhome.net

Meet Volunteer Coordinator  Kay B.                         410-489-4936              C2swim@verizon.net

Table workers                        Jody A.                       410-549-8758              jbuffaud@comcast.net

Communications                     Jill B.                           410-489-9247              jillanneberry@msn.com

Team Data Management         Glenn B.                      410-442-8225              byrd-home@msn.com

Urgent! Stroke and Turn Judges Needed!

Swim Team Families! We are in urgent need of some HELP . . .

After reviewing the volunteer sign up forms, we noticed that we do not have enough Stroke and Turn Judges.

At this point we only have 4 of the 15 spots covered and will have to forfeit any meet that we do not provide a stroke and turn judge. To run a meet smoothly we must provide 2-3 volunteers at each meet.

No experience necessary to become a Stroke & Turn Judge. Training provided!

• Each volunteer would work a maximum of half of a meet.  
• You don't have to have a swimming background to be a judge.  
• You'll receive complete training assisted by a video tape with many examples that will provide all the information you need to be a judge.
• If you have already volunteered in a different area, we can easily switch you.

Here are some reasons why you may want to consider becoming a Stroke and Turn Judge:

• Great front row view of all events in the meet.
• Small group training with Coach Jill and a CMSL referee at West Howard for less than an hour.
• The great feeling that comes with volunteering.

You can practice with our own swimmers at time trials this Saturday (there is no official judging at time trials).

Please let Mary Pat or Lynda know if you are interested in helping in this area.

New Event: Sip 'n Swim June 17

First SIP N SWIM event at the pool!

During the summer, we will occasionally have a local restaurant sponsor the meal for a set $fee. You order (on the bulletin board at the pool), you pay, and we bring your dinner to you and your family at the pool that night!

When: Thursday 6/17 at 6 p.m.
FEATURING PIZZA HUT PIZZA
Sign up to order your pizza (10.60/per large pizza); Sign up sheet is on the board at the pool. Drop your check/money at the front desk--checks made payable to pool.

Bring your own drinks etc and anything else you want to enjoy your meal with your family and friends.


For questions, email or call Terri P., 410-365-5003; terri@beachleyforms.com

Swim Team Registration Extended!

Due to the weather last week we are extending the Swim team registration. Spread the word to any club members who may have expressed interest in joining the Wahoos!

Mary Pat will be up at the pool on Monday, June 7th and Tuesday June 8th from 3:45 to about 6:00.

If you can not make it to the pool and still want to register, please send Lynda an e-mail: lpelkey@comcast.net

**AFTER JUNE 8th there will be a $10 late fee** Due to AAU regulations everyone must be registered before they can start practice!

See/e-mail Lynda for a copy of the Wahoos Handbook.

Practice Starts This Afternoon!

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Before school is dismissed for the summer:
Practice: June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. – ages 8 and under
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. – ages 9-10
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. – ages 11-12

Last three half days of school: (June 21, 22, 23):
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. – ages 11-12
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. – ages 9-10
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. – ages 8 – under

Monday through Friday mornings when school is dismissed:
(These times and/or assignment of age-groups may change after registration is completed and the size of each age-group is known)

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - ages 13 and over
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. – ages 11-12
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. – ages 9-10
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - 8 – unders and Stroke Clinic**

**Stroke Clinic is an optional opportunity for extended practice. It is strongly recommended for beginning swimmers in order to improve their four basic strokes, starts and turns through small
group instruction and individual feedback from the coaches.

Did You Miss Registration?!

Did you miss the Swim Team registration? Are you still interested in signing up or you know someone who is? Well you are in luck!

Mary Pat or Lynda will be at the pool June 1st, 3rd, and 4th from around 3:30 to around 6:30 p.m. during practice to take your registration. Registration is $70 per swimmer.

**AFTER JUNE 4th there will be a $10 late fee** Everyone must be registered before they can start practice!

If you would like a registration form or a handbook, e-mail: lpelkey@comcast.net

REMEMBER: This year there is a new team swim suit for ALL swimmers. Cy's Swimwear has the Wahoos team swim suit, as well as goggles, bungee cords for goggles, swim caps, and other items.

Cy's Swimwear
719 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: (410) 747-8760
 

Spring and Summer Hours:
Monday-Friday
9:30 AM-7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM-4:00 PM

New Time for Swim Team Registration!

Please note Swim Team Registration for Friday, May 21 will be held from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the pool. This is a time change!

Bring:

• checkbook -- registration for each swimmer is $70
• your child -- Cy's Swimwear will be there to size and fit children for this year's new team swim suit. Remember: Wahoos swimmers are required to wear the team suit at home and away meets. Team swim suit styles are changed every two years.
• calendar so that you can sign up for a volunteer job at two home meets and one away meet

 

Cy's Swimwear will also have practice suits, goggles, bungee straps, and backpacks available for sale.

Register for Swim Team -- Sunday, May 16 AND Friday, May 21

There will be two registrations for the 2010 Wahoos Swim Team.

1. Registration for all swimmers will begin on Sunday 5/16 from 12-2 p.m.

2. A second registration will be held on Friday 5/21 from 4-6 p.m.  

Coach Jill, Lynda Pelkey, Kay Browning, MaryPat Jordan, and other Wahoos swim team officials will be at the pool on both days for the registration.

In order to make the registration process go smoothly, bring your checkbook, a pen, and a calendar. You will be able to sign up for volunteer duties at both registrations. AAU forms will be available at registration.


Go Wahoos!

Swim Team 2010 Is Nearly Here!

I had planned to update the Wahoos website during the school year. You know...write about all the swim meets our swimmers swam in the off season, but... Life and work and my family got in the way. But, I'm back!
-- Jill Berry, Webmaster and Mom to three swimmers!

Wahoos News

The Wahoo Swim Team is gearing up for another fun season. Wahoos will continue to compete in Division 2 of the CMSL with some familiar teams.

Volunteers -- Many of the same volunteers will be helping Coach Jill again this year, but we are always looking for new faces to join our swim team committee.  We are looking for a person or group that will help organize social events for our swimmers.  If you want more information please call Mary Pat Jordan at
(301) 854-5587 or e-mail MaryPatJordan@aol.com.

Registration -- Registration will take place on Sunday May 16 from 12:00-2:00pm and Friday May 21, 2010 from 4:00-6:00pm.

New Team Swim Suit -- Since we have a new team suit this year, Cy’s Swimwear will be available on both registration dates -- May 16 from 12-2 p.m. and May 21 from 4-6 p.m.

2010 Wahoo Swim Team Schedule

June 19, 2010    Time Trials
June 26, 2010    HOME vs Dulaney
July 3, 2010       Away vs. Springlake
July 10, 2010     Away vs. South Carroll
July 17, 2010     Away vs. West Minster Riding Club
July 24, 2010     HOME vs. Andover
July 31, 2010     Divisionals at South Carroll

Don't forget to bring your calendar on registration day, so that you can sign up for volunteer assignments!