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.