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

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.

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!

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.!

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!

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.

Rain Did Not Ruin the West Howard Parade

Is that not a rainstorm there? Yes, that is a rainstorm there.
Is that not a muddy mess? Yes, that is a muddy mess.
Is that not a rain-soaked swimmer? Yes, that is a rain-soaked swimmer.
Are we not the winning team? Yes, we are the winning team!

Rainstorm, muddy mess, rain-soaked swimmer, and winning team!

Go Wahoos!

Adapted from West Howard Wahoos cheer.

In heavy rain and chilly weather, West Howard swimmers and parents trooped in to the pool carrying towels, coolers, tents, umbrellas, and other swim team gear. I'm sure some thought that the Jun 20 meet versus South Carroll Serpents would be cancelled -- mostly parents who were already soaked to the bone! The swimmers were raring to go. Last night's pep rally flags were a hit. In short, no amount of rain could dampen the enthusiasm of West Howard Wahoos!

Families set up tents. Moms and dads shepherded younger kids to the spectator area. Teenagers gathered around tables to play cards. Little kids shivered in sweatshirts. Preteens wandered around attached to ipods, cell phones, and electronic games all while having conversations with their friends!

Coach Jill put the finishing touches on the swimming roster. Glenn Byrd and Jody Aud set up the meet management, scoring, and ribbon table. Debbie O'Byrne and her crew set up a mini restaurant. Where else could you buy an egg sandwich, a bagel, Twizzlers, a fruit bowl, a snowball, and a veggie tray all in the same place!

Kay Browning made sure that there were enough timers and relief timers. In fact, if you see one of the people who run the swim team, stop them and let them know what a good job they are doing!

It was a close race at times, but West Howard Wahoos won the meet! Next week: Andover!

Meet Schedule -- Summer 2009

The West Howard Wahoos Schedule for Summer 2009 is as follows:

Saturday, June 13th – 8:00 a.m. warm ups – Time Trials @ West Howard

Saturday, June 20th – 7:30 a.m. warm ups – Home vs. South Carroll

Saturday, June 27th – 8:00 a.m. warm ups – Away vs. Andover

Sunday, June 28th -- Rock and Roll Relay at Andover

Friday, July 3rd – 7:30 a.m. warm ups – Home vs. Springlake

Thursday, July 9th -- Dual Meet at Cattail Country Club

Saturday, July 11th – 8:00 a.m. warm-ups – Away vs. Hammond Park

Saturday, July 18th – 7:30 a.m. warm-ups – Home vs. Westminster Riding Club

Monday, July 20th -- Novice Meet

Wednesday, July 22nd – Straehle Invitational @ Four Seasons Swim Club

Saturday, July 25th - Division II Championships @ South Carroll