Time Trials Results; Parents meeting this week

From Coach Julie:

Thank you to everyone who helped out last night at the distance meet at Rye (and Coaches Gunter and Eugene), and also at today's time trials.

Unfortunately I have been out sick, but was there in spirit! I'm excited to see everyones' times-you all did very well!

(Check out the full time trials results here.)

See everyone this week- there will be a phone chain as a reminder for Wednesday's MANDATORY Parents Meeting at 6:30pm.

(Click here to see the agenda.)

From Mike:

As a follow-up to Coach Julie's message, there will be a MANDATORY Tsunami parents meeting this Wednesday, February 6 in the Mark Twain School Auditorium.

Topics will include a recap of the season to date, upcoming events (time trials, championships, etc), the year-end party, team finances, and various other topics. Your feedback on areas for improvement and any general comments / new ideas will also be an integral part of the discussion.

Attendance to this important meeting has been disappointing in the past so please make every effort to attend.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS CRITICAL TO THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE TEAM.

Lost and Found - Updated

Add comments to this blog post if you lost or found something.

We will post as items are added.

You can also find the Lost and Found post anchored on the top right of the blog under the "Upcoming event" section.

Speak to Coach Julie if you think one of the lost items is yours.

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** Have you seen...?
** Boys flippers/goggles: Thomas had them in the locker room and when he went to put them in his bag they were gone.
** Boys suit, size 28: (see comments section)

Thanks.

Swim-a-thon: Miles and miles of laps!!!

Congrats to every Tsunami swimmer for their tremendous effort during this years Swim-a-thon fund raiser. Its more than just a test of endurance -- its a testament to the team's dedication and commitment.

As usual, every team member gave their all in the pool and should be proud of their contribution to raising awareness of the team's new season, as well as helping to fund everything from new team equipment and technology to social activities.

More than 25 swimmers swam over 2 miles, and 9 Tsunami logged more than 200 laps.

Wow. Talk about hard work.

A special word of thanks goes to the parent and family members who helped in this effort, not the least of which includes recording each lap completed by the swimmers, and encouraging them to reach for and surpass their goals.

Click here for an alphabetical list of each swimmer's laps.

All told, the team earned nearly $6,500, which is perhaps double our previous high.

Here are the top 5 contributors:
1. Chris Fell $508
2. Aine Collum $475
3. Dee Dee Hone $400
4. Brian Robotham $337
5. Cahsiya McGregor $300

Way to go Tsunami swimmers and parents.

Swim Suit Fittings this Sat. -- Meet Schedule Changes

Two important notes:

Swimsuits
Parents, don't forget, this Saturday, Oct. 6, is a mandatory suit fitting, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Payment must accompany orders: checks, cash and credit accepted. The kids must be fitted before they get into the water for practice. If your child cannot be there, please contact Julie Paxman at julnjaz@hotmail.com in advance of Saturday so that arrangements can be made to get them suits.

Schedule Changes

-Sat 10/20 time trials have moved to Saturday 10/27 10am-noon.

-Sat 11/3 was "B" priority meet, now is "A" priority meet with "B" kids to come observe.

-Sat. 11/17 meet vs. Tarrytown now tentative the High School may have the pool for practice.

Click here for the full season schedule.

Another Great Year

From all the smiling faces and good food at our end-of-year party, it was easy to see that The Yonkers Tsunami Swim Team had a successful year full of challenges, progress and inspiration for the future. Thanks to all the athletes, coaches, parents and to the City Of Yonkers.

How well we did can be measured by the score, and the size of the trophy, sure. But what this team means to us all should be measured by the friends they (and we) make, the bonds the kids form to the team and each other, and the memories (and healthy life habits) they take away and never forget.

Have a great summer. And Eddie, our loss is your college's gain! Congrats!

Thanks everyone.

Frank

PS - The blog won't stop just because the season does! Please feel free to use this space as a place to communicate during the "dry" season! Post comments to any of the items you see, or email me.

Trials Sked Change!!! Parents Meeting!!!

Schedule Change! (updated with lost and found items)

From Coach Julie:

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES IN THE TRIALS SCHEDULE.

THE 8 AND UNDERS WILL REMAIN THE SAME -- Sunday, March 4:
SO WILL THE FINALS AT FELIX FESTA -- Sunday, March 11.

Here are the new trial dates for all others:

March 6 – Tues. – 10 & under trials @ Mark Twain

5:00PM w/up, 6:00PM start (Practice at 7:45, after meet)

March 7 – Wed. – 12 & under trials @ Mark Twain

5:00PM w/up, 6:00PM start (Practice at 7:45, after meet)

March 8 – Thurs. – 14 & 18 trials @ Mark Twain
5PM WARM UP. (Practice at 7:45, after meet)


SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND.

SEE EVERYONE AT THE MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING ON SATURDAY AT 10:30AM. (practice for those attending trials 10-12, "B" team/8's until 11:15ish)


UPDATED: PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE NEW LOST AND FOUND ITEMS. Thanks

Team Picture day this Saturday

From Julie (Jasmine's mom):

"This weekend (Saturday January 13, 2007) before the meet, the Tsunami’s will take their annual team photo. This year Mike Gonzalez will be taking the photo for us. If you would like a copy of the picture the cost will be $5.00 per picture (8 x 10). We are asking that you pay up front as he is doing this as a favor for the team. You can either pay by Cash or a check. This will be the only order taken for the photos."

(From Frank:) Check out a snapshot of last year's team, on the right. For sure, we'll take a better one this year (especially since I won't be taking it.)