WEST HOWARD SWIM TEAM NEWS – July 2011

Upcoming Meets...

July 23 -- Last Home Meet v. South Carroll. 7:30 a.m. Warmups. We will celebrate our senior swimmers: Rebecca, Bryan & Michelle. Theme: Farmers.

July 25 – Novice Meet @Wynnewood Pool. See signup sheet on board. $3.50/event. Give $ to Debbie O’Byrne. Theme: Rock n Roll.

July 27 – Straehle Meet @Four Seasons Swim Club. $4/event. Give $ to Mary Pat Jordan. Theme: Rock n Roll. T-shirts – Pre-order $13.

July 30 – Division III Championships @South Carroll. Theme: Cops n Robbers. $4/event. Give $ to Kristie Baldwin. T-shirts – Pre-order $13. The top 3 swimmers in each race are eligible for divisionals.

End-of-Year Party

July 27 – @West Howard Swim Club. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. West Howard will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and pulled pork sandwiches. A-J – bring a salad or side dish to feed 10. K-Z – bring a dessert. Swimmers will be honored at the party.

Coach Gifts -- At the end-of-the-year party, we will award gifts to Coach Justin and Assistant Coaches Matt, Rebecca, and Michelle. Suggested donation $10/family. Give $ to Jill Berry and Lindsay Hough.

Did you know that we have Junior Coaches this season? Eight of our 15-18 swimmers are volunteering their time this season. We welcome: Amanda, Meg, Ian, Amelia, Clay, Cassie, Bryan, and Katie!

For more swim team news, go to: http://www.WestHowardSwimClub.com or sign up to view photos from the swim season at http://westhowardswimteam2011.shutterfly.com/ (Please note the correction to the Shutterfly url.)

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.

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.

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.

Hey Now, Get Your Game Gear!

Spirit Wear -- "Get your game on for the Away meet against Hammond Park"

Kristie Baldwin will have apparel out after practice on Friday, however you can always request apparel through email! Shop@baldwinhome.net

Got Shirt?

Kristie Baldwin will be at the pool each morning from 9 to noon selling team apparel. Or you can place an e-order at ShopApparel@baldwinhome.net

Items on offer:

• caps/visors
• car magnets
• shirts
• shorts
• sweatshirts
• flannel pants
• swim caps
• goggles
• towels
• G-cords
• jib-bets for Crocs
• Team Tee's for parents
• mom/dad shirts

Coaching Staff for Summer, Time Trials, and Apparel

The West Howard Swim Team staff is set for summer 2009.

Joining Coach Jill on the pool deck -- returning Assistant Coach Amy and new Assistant Coach Alex. Two other assistant coaches will join the coaching staff once school lets out for summer: returning Assistant Coach Matt and new Assistant Coach Michelle.

Please welcome the new and returning coaches to the West Howard Swim Team!

Time Trials

If your child will not be able to attend Time Trials on Saturday, June 13, please let Coach Jill know by Wednesday. Talk to her on the pool deck or send her an e-mail: springerjc@comcast.net

Swim Team Apparel

Kristie Baldwin has an assortment of West Howard Swim Team apparel for sale...shorts, sweatshirts, t-shirts. Kristie is at the pool for swim practice each afternoon or can be reached via e-mail: kristie@baldwinhome.net