Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Due to the Yonkers Public School holiday closings, no swim practices can be held until next Monday, November 30th. On that date, swim practice will resume at the regularly scheduled times. In other words, there is no practices for the rest of the week, including Saturday.

Come Learn the Hytek System and Other Things to Know

Come to the Mark Twain Pool tomorrow, Thursday 10/22, if you are interested in learning how to run the computer "Hytek" System5. This is the system that we use to run our equipment during swim meets. Patrick Doherty will be on hand to train us. This is a very important and necessary position during swim meets. We cannot run a meet effectively without a trained Hytek person. Please let me know if you are interested in learning this.

*A Few Notes*

1. Don't forget to hand in your Swim A thon money to Erin Sherlock,Marianne Paoli, Debbie Fischer, or Andrea Velazquez.
2. Swim Trials will be this Saturday at 9am. Ages 10 and under will begin at 9:30am. If your child is 10 years old or younger, regardless of what team they are on, please bring them in at 9am for warm up. Ages 18 and under must be at pool by 10am.
3. Backordered bathing suits have arrived. I will be handing suits out after practices. DO NOT let your child wear their team suit to practice!!!

See you at the pool. Have a wonderful day!

Swim Suit Sale & Swim-a-thon and Registration Follow Up

The Swim Suit sale is schedule for Saturday October 10, 2009 from 9am to 11am. The form can be found by clicking here.

The Tsunami Swima-a-thon is also on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The schedule for the swim-a-thon is as follows:
C Team 9:30-10:30am
B Team 10:30-11:30
A Team 10:30-12:00pm.
You can pick up a sponsor sheet at the pool.

The online registration for the Tsunami Swim Team is now set up to accept 3 installment payments for tuition. The three installments for the 2009-2010 season are due on the following:
October 5, 2009
November 5, 2009
December 5, 2009
If you have not done so, please set up a family account at https://register.communitypass.net/yonkers.

Notes From the Parents' Meeting

The Tsunamis need all parents to volunteer by signing up for the one of the Tsunami committees, which include helping with the bake sales, raffles and swim-a-thon fundraisers as well as a multitude of other tasks, OR timing at at least one of the meets! Please email Andrea at andrea.velasquez@YonkersNY.gov, to find out how you can help!!

If anyone missed the End of the Year party last year, please let one of the coaches know so you can get your trophies and gifts.

Again, regular practice begins next week:
Team A - M 7-8pm, T 7-8pm, W 8-9pm, Th 7-8pm, Sat 10am-12pm
Team B - M 6-7pm, W 7-8pm and Sat 10-11am
Team C - T 6-7pm, Th 6-7pm and Sat 9-10am

If you haven't already registered for the team, please visit http://register.communitypass.net/yonkers to do so.

The coaches will be meeting next week to determine this winter's meet schedule. The schedule will be posted once it is available. Likewise, the swim-a-thon date will be some time in October and, again, the date will be posted once it has been finalized. However, you can start collecting your sponsors now. Other upcoming events include the swim suit purchase date which will be added to the blog once it becomes known.

Please continue to visit the blog to see the latest information available.

Welcome to the 2009-2010 Swim Season!!

The Tsunamis have a new coach named Matt! He will be at practice this week, so you'll be able to meet him.

Try-outs for new swimmers has begun and additional try-outs will be conducted tomorrow Thursday, September 10th at 6pm.

At the same time, returning swimmers will begin to practice on Thursday, September 10th. B and C teams will practice from 6-7pm and A team will practice from 7-8pm. During this practice swimmers will be evaluated and some may be moved up.

On Saturday, there will be a parents' meeting in the auditorium at 9:30am as well as practice for all teams, which begins at 9:00am. A and B teams will stay until 11am while C team will get out earlier.

The regular schedule begins on Monday, September 14th.

See you in the pool!

End of the Year Party

Come to the Yonker's Tsunami End of the Year Party!

When: Sunday, April 26th from 2pm to 6pm
Where: Coyne Park 777 McLean Avenue, Yonkers NY
RSVP: mln66@aol.com (Michelle Robotham) by April 15th

Masters' Meet Results

The results from the Masters' Meet have been added to the results section of the blog!

Final Results and Masters Swim Meet

The individual results and overall scores for the the finals have been added to the Meet Results section of the blog and the record holders list has been updated as of 3/8/09.

Additionally, the entry form for the Master's Swim Meet this Saturday has been attached in the same area. Remember that today is the last day to submit your entry!

Time Trial Results

The results from all of the time trials have been added to the Meet Results 2008-2009 link (below right).

2009 Qualifiers

Tonight's 10/u meet has been moved to Thursday due to the weather.

We will have a short practice on Tuesday and Thursday following the meet (approx 8pm to 8:30pm). Saturday's practice (10-12pm) is for those going to finals only (top 16 from trials; or if you are an alternate for an event #17, or #18).

We had a fantastic first day of trials for the 8/u's yesterday. Top 16 finishers included James Kelly, who finished 2nd in the breast and 9th in the fly. Angelina Campanile finished 1st in the breast, 2nd in the free, and 3rd in the IM. Jacob Wise finished 9th in the fly. Maeve Collum placed 16th in the IM. Our Boys medley was 6th, Girls were 5th, and the boys free relay finished 7th and girls were 8th...all making the Championships heat on Sunday. Congratulations!!

Here is this weeks schedule; All TRIALS are at MT and you should arrive by 5:15. Scratches are due by 5:30pm so do not be late!

Tuesday- 12/undersCailin, Natalie, Hana, Niamh, Lauren, Jessica W., Samantha, Joanna, LaraB. Heubel, B. Robotham, B. Martinez, Paul, M. Mangan, K. Moran, Leonardo

Wednesday-14/u and 18/u:Natalia, Kate, Maxine, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Katherine, Victoria, Karlett, Roxanne, Michelle, Sarah, Kylie, Thomas, Chris, Adonis, Rory, James, Joshua, Pierce, PJ, M. Marte, M. Lengowicz, Abrahim, Dean, Leandro

Thursday 10/uYlenia, Juliana, Melissa, Dee Dee, Emily M, Julia, Meredith T, Aine,Kendall, Dylan, Joseph, Liam, Lucas, Nick, Alec,

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Coach Julie.

Good luck to all our swimmers. Remember, practice is 90% physical and 10% mental; while championship meets are 10% physical and 90% mental

New Photos Have Been Added to the Blog

Holiday Party and individual swimmer's photos have finally been added to the blog!

Please scroll down and look in the Results, Records, Forms and Photos section (located on the right-hand side of the blog).

2009 Championships

If your child is participating, please review what your child will be swimming and have them memorize his or her event(s). We cannot have anyone miss any event! Be sure to check which age group you will be swimming in as well-some have been moved up-check for the correct day you will swim.

As of Monday 2/23, only those who have qualified will attend practice.

Beginning the week of 3/9, we will resume regular practice and conclude the season that Saturday, 3/14 with our Fun Meet (entry form will be available first week of March).

Sunday, March 1st*: -8/under Trials at Fairview Aquatics (FAST) in Greenburgh arrive by 8:45am for 9am warm ups.
(**Shoes will NOT be permitted on deck at this facility... bring flip flops**)
We are also required to proved TWO timers. Please email me if you can help.

Monday, March 2nd: 10/u Trials at Mark Twain. Arrive by 5:15 for 5:30pm warm ups. Practice for those attending trials for 30 minutes after meet concludes (approx 8pm to 8:30pm)

Tuesday, March 3rd: 12/u Trials at MT. Arrive by 5:15.
Short practice following meet for those attending trials and finals)

Wednesday, March 4th 14/u and 18/u Trials at MT. Arrive by 5:15pm.

Thursday, 3/5 and Saturday, 3/6 Practice for those who qualified for finals only.

Sunday, 3/8 FINALS for top 16 (and alternates) from trials- at Felix Festa Pool in Nyack. Arrive by 9:45am for 10am warm ups. Be sure to set your clocks AHEAD-Daylight savings begins!
We are required to provide TWO timers for the finals. Please email Julie if you can help.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE NOT ON DECK BY THE START OF WARM UPS, YOU WILL BE SCRATCHED FROM THE MEET!!!!!!

Be sure to bring a snack, warm clothes, and an extra towel.

Good luck to all our swimmers!

Directions follow:

For Sunday 3/1 (8/u)
FAIRVIEW/GREENBURG- Theodore Young Community Center, 32 Manhattan Ave. White Plains – 287 West to exit 5, left off exit to light, right onto Tarrytown Rd. Continue to K-Mart Shopping Center ; make a right onto Manhattan Ave. Center is on your left.

For FINALS at Felix Festa (Sunday 3/8)
FELIX FESTA MIDDLE SCHOOL- 30 Parrott Road,W Nyack
287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge , take the Palisades Parkway N exit 13N toward Bear Mountain . Take exit 10 toward North Middletown Road/New City/Nanuet. Turn right onto Germonds Road .
Stay straight to go onto Parrot Road . Middle School will be on your left, entrance around back end of school.

Winter Break Practice Schedule

The pool will be closed:

2/15
2/17
2/21

Practice will be held on Wednesday 2/18 and Thursday 2/19
Team A - from 10am-12
Team B/C - from 10-11:15am

As of 2/23 practice will be for those who qualified for Championships only. A parents meeting for these swimmers only is tentatively scheduled for 2/24.

Starting the week of 3/9, ALL team members will return for the final week of practice.

Finally, Saturday, 3/14 will be our "Fun" meet with parents, swimmers, masters, and coaches. Sign ups will be handed out by 3/1 and MUST be completed by 3/7. No late entries will be accepted!

The Hudson Valley Youth Water Polo Spring Season

Where: Marymount College Pool
100 Marymount Avenue
Tarrytown , New York 10591

Practice Times: Saturdays 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Program Begins Saturday, February 14.....Runs until June

Contact: Chris Judge (914 693-6789 or cwjudge@optonline.net)

Cost: $250 ( Hudson Valley Water Polo)
$25 (one time payment to American Water Polo Membership)

Please find the pertinent forms in the Results, Records and Forms section of the blog (scroll down and look on the right-hand side of the page).

Hope to see you poolside.

Meet This Saturday

This Saturday, 2/7 HOME vs. Harrison.

Please arrive by 8am for our warm ups. This is our final regular season meet!

If you cannot attend, please notify me ASAP!

Reminders: Swimmers are to remain on deck for the entire meet in uniform (NO bake sale until AFTER the meet!!) Make sure you eat a good breakfast-it's our last chance for fast times to be entered for Championships!

Avoid the DQ!
Please review the following information with your swimmer-we want to avoid unnecessary disqualifications!
1. NO flip turns in the 100 IM
2. Do not stand up in the shallow end during a race
3. In relays, wait for the swimmer ahead of you to touch the wall before you dive in!
4. In the butterfly and breaststroke, you need to touch the wall with TWO hands AT THE SAME TIME!
5. Backstroke flip turns: only ONE free pull is allowed, then you must flip and push off ON YOUR BACK!
6. Butterfly kick must be two legs together kicking-no flutter kick like in freestyle!
7. Breaststroke kick must be the only kick used-no flutter kick- the kick involves the "frog" kick then a glide.
8. The only time you can flip in the 200 IM is during Backstroke to backstroke, and freestyle to freestyle legs ONLY.
9. On the breaststroke pull out, you can only do ONE pull then ONE kick, then your head must surface and then you can begin the stroke.
10. Wait for the starter to say "take your mark" then wait for the "Beep!" Tune everything else out!
11. Backstrokers must finish on his or her back at the wall.

And remember:"If you do it in practice, you'll do it in a meet!"

Notes From the Parents' Meeting

1. Please send water with your child for every practic and meet. The kids are doing a lot of physical exercise and need to stay hydrated!
2. Swimmers need to arrive 10 minutes before warm ups or they may be scratched from the meet. This is especially true for the finals. Also, swimmers who don't compete in the trials March 1st through 4th will not be able to compete in the finals on Marth 8th. As always, let Julie know if your child will not attend a meet.
3. Those who will be going to the 12/u Distance Meet in Rye will be notified of their inclusion before the meet.
4. There will be a fun meet this Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM. The team will compete for prized and generally have a good time.
5. The practice schedule will be modified during the winter break(February 16th - 21st). Julie will provide details later. In the meantime, however, note that practices will likely be during the day because access to the pool at night is not available.
6. There will be a small fee for admission to the finals. Further details will be available later.

Mandatory Parents Meeting 1/22 at 6:30pm

There will be a mandatory parents meeting on 1/22 at 6:30pm in the Mark Twain School Auditorium.

No Practice on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

There will be no practice on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Monday 1/19.

Two Meets This Weekend!!

Make sure that you make it to practices! We have two meets this weekend.

One at HOME on Friday, 1/16. Warm ups are at 6:00pm.
(There is no practice on Saturday 1/17)
The other on Sunday, 1/18 at New Rochelle. Warm ups are 3:30pm.

For directions to the New Rochelle YMCA (50 Weyman AvenueNew Rochelle, NY 10801), click here: MapQuest directions to New Rochelle YMCA

Please let coach Julie know if you cannot make either meet.