Dear Families:
Here is the latest of what is happening from the pool. If you
have any further questions, feel free to call me, and as always, feel
free to pass this email on to others not on the list.
1) Spring break will start today, and continue for two (2) weeks.
NO PRACTICES for two (2) weeks, with practices recommencing April
3rd. The practice times will be:
AG1/2 5:15-6:15pm, Tu/Th AG1, MWF AG2 - with Al
AG 3 = 5:15-6:15pm, M-F, with Kate & Tim
Sr. Prep = 6:15-7:45pm, M-F, with Tim
Srs. I & II = 6:15-7:45pm, M-F, with Kate
2) Coach John has decided to take a break from coaching, and will
be missed. His coaching has been instrumental in seeing lots of
improvements by the swimmers in his group. We wish him well in
whatever his endeavors in the future.
3) We have had lots of great press lately - based on the
performances of some of our elite swimmers. It’s great to see, as
well as a great testament to the hard work and dedication of the
swimmers highlighted. With today’s article, and the announcement of
the high school all-region team, you will notice a lot of BEARCATs -
another success story for the club!! With more to come!!
4) Thanks to all who volunteered for the swim meet this past
weekend at Sparks. I thought it was very successful, I saw alot of
“new” parents volunteering, the swimmers competed very well with some
HUGE time drops, the visiting teams liked the format and had some
very positive comments, and the monies raised was pretty extensive!
Special thanks goes to Jen Johnson, Natalie Rodgers, Don Clifford,
Will Castanares, Susan Smith-Tripp, the DePuys, Joel Rumrill, Sue
Simenec, Kathy Kibby, Julie Mischkot for all their support & help.
5) As of this writing, I don’t know all the details of how our
swimmers did at Age Group Sectionals, but I do know we had a couple
#1 swims. Congrats to Sammi Mischkot (won the 500 Free), and Kyle
Wicks for their “early” success on Friday. When I learn more, I will
pass the info on for all to read.
6) Best wishes and good luck to our Jr. National swimmers leaving
this morning for Orlando, Fl. This is the first contingent to attend
this meet in over a decade from Salem - so now we need some males to
follow!!!
7) Billing statements will be put in swimmers folders next month,
upon your return to swimming. These will reflect all the meets thru
March - OSI’s various championships, AG/SR Sectionals, Pacific Crest
Inv., and Jr. Nat’ls.
8) We will have tryouts on the second Sat. in April - 4/11. If
you know of anyone interested in joining the team, feel free to pass
them my information 503-370-6601, email address, etc. It will be at
9am, in Sparks, Sat., April 11th.
Enjoy the break, travel safely, and congrats on a very successful
season.
Al Stephenson