Families:
After much deliberation and consultation with the swimmers, there will be NO PRACTICE on Friday, Oct. 31st.
Because of Halloween, Friday nite playoff games, Coach Kate having a minor surgery done, and myself at a college function this was the decision we reached.
NO PRACTICE on Friday, Oct. 31st.
Thanks, and expect a large email in the next day or so.
Al Stephenson
Parents:
Here is some pricing information for embroidery on your swimmer’s sweatsuits.
Al & Kate
The meet this weekend is at the Chehalem Aquatic Center 1802 Haworth Ave. Newberg 97132
Warm ups for Fri are at 3:00 with finals at 4:30 Sat and Sun 10 and unders are at 8:00 with finals at 9:00 Sat and Sun for 11 and overs are 1:15 with finals at 2:30
Directions Distance Time Start: Depart Start on Mission St SE (East)
Dear Families:
Coach Kate will be taking down the entries for the McMinnville Invitational tonite. So, please insure your swimmer’s name is on the signup sheet.
Also, please indicate the age of your swimmer at the time of the meet. This will help Kate place our kids in the correct age group, especially with the “newer” swimmers. Although the computer should register the swimmers correctly, this is a safety measure for the first couple competitions.
New suits should arrive in the next couple days, and I hope the sweatsuits as well. Remember, the sweatsuits for screening go to Salem Emblem, on 12th St. S. I believe Randy Rasmussen has told them to expect people, and which screen to use.
Again, thanks to Russ & Lisa Chandler, Randy Rasmussen, Lisa Harnisch, and any others involved with getting the suits ordered. We do have a couple suits that were extras, so check for availability.
Those that attended the Kaitlin Sandeno clinic - I hope you learned some new technique, or maybe validified what your coaches have been telling you. There were a lot of Bearcats in the pool, which was awesome! And that you got a picture/autograph - for pictures contact Will Castanares. And we’ll try to get them on the website for anyone to print off.
For directions to the Willamalane pool, they can be found on the Oregon Swimming website,
The meet this weekend in Springfield, warmup times are: Friday, 12 & unders, 4-4:20pm, 13 & overs, 4:20-4:45pm. Sat. & Sun., 12 & unders, 7:45-8:30am, 13 & overs, 8:30-9:15am. Hope to see you all there!!
Al Stephenson
Families:
This is a reminder that there will be NO PRACTICE for our AG3 and AG4 levels on this Friday, 10/10, because of a training program for swim coaches.
Thanks,
Al Stephenson
Families:
Here are some more goings-on with the Bearcat Swim Club.
1) As most of you know, Kaitlin Sandeno will be here at Willamette next weekend doing a swim clinic for Oregon swimming. If you are 11 & over, you can still apply for a spot in her in-water session by downloading/printing the registration form and returning it to the OSI office. This is a great deal for $20.
2) This month’s billing statements will be in folders tonite. So, have you or your swimmer look for them.
3) Coach Kate will put up the rest of the season’s competitions and sign-up sheets in the next few days. So, you can look for them, and further plan your calendars.
4) Thanks to Randy Rasmussen, Lisa Harnisch, Russ Chandler and anyone else for taking care of the suit/warmup sizing and ordering. Because of their efforts (and Big 5), our members have realized a great savings in the purchase.
See you ’round the deck,
Al Stephenson
Parents:
I know there’s been a few questions re: the age appropriateness for Kaitlin Sandeno’s swim clinic next weekend (10/11/08). Here are some specifics:
The water segment with Kaitlin will be geared towards 11 & overs. However, I will open up the balcony for anyone who wants to watch, and possibly listen to her in-water session - at no charge. The only thing I ask is that distractions be kept to a minimum during the water session. I am also trying to arrange a photographer to be available for pictures with Kaitlin afterwards, and an autograph session as well.
To register for the clinic - visit the Oregon Swimming website and download, complete the form, and return to OSI as soon as possible. Again, the fee for the in-water session is $20.00 - a great deal!
Thanks,
Al Stephenson