Tsunami Relay VIDEO!

Parents and fans, check out this thrilling last two legs of the G-12 free relay this past Sunday. If you were not at the meet, this gives you a taste of the kind of excitement that results from the kids' and coaches' long hours of hard work. Way to go Tsunami!

(and try to forgive me for the head blocking part of the screen:
hey, what are you gonna do.)

Watch the video in the window below.
If that doesn't work (the Web is buggy sometimes) click here to see the video.

Results: NR 306, Tsunami 234

From Coach Julie:

"Great meet today at the NR YMCA! Thanks to all
volunteers!
Final Score: NR 306, YREC: 234. We had a lot of all-time-bests!

Next meet: This Saturday, 2/17 against White Plains.

Please arrive by 8:45am for our 9am warm ups.

I need to know who cannot attend!!

This is the final regular-season meet, and should be yet another exciting one to watch!Information about the 2007 Championships will be available the week of the 19th.

Also, a "Fun" meet for the team will be held at Mark Twain on 3/17. This will be for times, and the masters team will compete as well. Each swimmer will sign up on their own and can swim ANY 5 events that they would like (25/50/100's) plus any relays that they would like to put together. Forms will be available on our website. Come join the fun! More info to follow.

(Click here for results from the Tarrytown meet)

Congratulations to the following swimmers on breaking new records:

Mary Kate 6&U 25 Free: 22.13

Stephanie, 12U 50 Fly: 32.97

Melissa, Ylenia, Cassidy, Kelly: 100 Medley Relay 8U: 1:38.05

Reminder: If the Yonkers Public Schools close due to inclement weather, practice will be canceled as well for that evening.

Stay healthy and see you at practice!!"

Signup sheet for "Fun" Meet

Click here for the signup sheet for the "Fun Meet", better known as the...

Yonkers Tsunami & Yonkers Masters 2007 Inter Generation Yard Meet
Saturday, March 17, 2007 - St. Patricks Day
Warmup: 10:00AM • Meet Start: 10:30AM

Julie says:

"This will be for times, and the masters team will compete as well. Each swimmer will sign up on their own and can swim ANY 5 events that they would like (25/50/100's) plus any relays that they would like to put together. Forms will be available on our website. Come join the fun!"

Directions to New Rochelle YMCA

YMCA
50 Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805

-Cross County Pkwy E to Hutch Pkwy/Whitestone Bridge
-Merge onto Hutchinson River Pkwy S via the Hutch Pkwy S exit 9 to Whitestone Bridge 1.8 mi
- Take the Sandford Blvd exit 8 to Pelham Manor/Mt Vernon 0.1 mi
- Turn right at Sandford Blvd E 387 ft
- Continue on Colonial Ave 0.8 mi
- Continue on Kings Hwy 0.4 mi
- Turn right at Main St/US-1 223 ft
- Turn left at Weyman Ave 0.1 mi

GO TSUNAMI!

Results: Tsunami 344, Tarrytown Y 120

From Coach Julie:

"Congratulations on another great meet on Saturday.
Final score: YREC:344, TTWN:120. Thanks to all parent volunteers. Indiv. results will be posted later this week.

(UPDATE: For results, click here, or see the links on the right.)

Next meet:
This Sunday, Feb. 11th AWAY at New Rochelle YMCA.

Please arrive on time for our 3:30pm warm ups. Directions can be found here.

We need everyone for this meet as this is one of the toughest teams that we will face this season (as well as White Plains). As our season rapidly comes to a close, we really need everyone's cooperation in getting to all the practices and showing up at the two remaining meets. We have had great success so far this season.

I want to thank everyone for your continued help and dedication. Let's close out the season on top!

See you in the pool!

Results: Tsunami 253, Greenwich 249

From Coach Julie:

"What a great meet on Friday night in Greenwich! The kids should truly be proud of themselves! Thanks to parent volunteers and for coming along to cheer the team on!
Final score: GBGC: 249, YREC:253.
The Tsunami Swim Team is now 6-1! Let's keep up the good work!

(For results, click here.)

Next meet is this Saturday, 2/3 at Mark Twain. Please be on time for our 8:30am warm ups. Let me know if you cannot attend etc etc.

Just a reminder: Two very important meets to conclude the season:

-2/11 (Sunday) at New Rochelle 3:30pm (moved from 2/4)
-2/17 (Saturday) at Mark Twain vs. White Plains 8:30am.

All team members contribute to the success of the team. Please make every effort to attend these last few meets! We need everyone!!

Found: girls team suit size 28

See you in the pool!"

Greenwich Directions

The Jan. 26 meet is at GREENWICH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB in CT.

Directions are below:

Greenwich Boys and Girls Club
4 Horseneck Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830

Directions
1. Cross County East to Hutch North to Exit 26E Toward I-287.
2. Turn slight RIGHT onto Westchester Ave/CR-62 E.
3. Merge onto I-287E/Cross Westchester EXPY via the ramp on the LEFT toward RYe.
4. Merge onto I-95 North.
5. Take the ARCH ST Exit (exit 3) toward Greenwich
6. Take the ramp toward Greenwich Business District.
7. Turn LEFT onto Arch St.
8. Turn LEFT onto Horseneck Ln.
9. End at 4 Horseneck Lane.

Warm ups - 6pm!

Results: Tsunami 353, Yonkers YMCA 161

From Coach Julie:

"Great meet this weekend vs. The Y. The Tsunami team is now 5-1 with a 353-161 win yesterday. Thanks to all parent volunteers.

Two notes from yesterday: I need everyone to arrive on time so they may warm up. Several kids did not arrive in time for warm ups. This will affect their performances!! Also, everyone needs to remain in their suits until the team cheer has been completed at the conclusion of the meet.

Next meet is this FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th at Greenwich Boys and Girls Club. Directions can be found on yonkerstsunami.com. I expect to see everyone on deck at 6pm for wam ups, unless you notify me of absence/lateness.

Congratulations to the following swimmers on establishing new team records:
- Alexia, breaking her own record in 18 Free, 1:07.69 AND 18 Back, 1:15.63;

- Jasmine, breaking her own record from last meet, 14 Back, 1:12.63

- Dean, breaking record est in '05, 14 Back, 1:13.47

- Cassidy, 8 Fly, 21.50

- Girls 8 100 Medley Relay: Melissa, Ylenia, Cassidy, Mary Kate, 1:40.59

- Boys 12 200 Medley Relay, Brandon, Brian, Pierce, Thomas, 2:33.78
(shattered old record by FIVE seconds!!)

With all your help and cooperation, we will continue our success

Meet Change in February; About Lateness...

From Coach Julie:

"Parents:

Please note that there is a change in the meet schedule.

The meet on Sunday, 2/4 (Super Bowl Sunday) at New Rochelle has been moved to:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, at NEW ROCHELLE YMCA. Warm ups 3:30.

Also, tentative practice schedule for February break:
2/19, 2/20 Closed.
2/21, 2/22, 2/23- 10:30am to 12:30. (will confirm)

Please also note that a large percentage of the team has been arriving to practice late (10-15 minutes!!). This is disruptive to the coaches and swimmers as they need a proper warm up before main sets. Please make every effort to show up on time!!!

See everyone tomorrow at 8:30am for our meet against Yonkers YMCA."

Results: Tsunami 343 vs. Harrison 157

From Coach Julie's email:

Meet:

"I was quite proud of the team yesterday-we had more personal-bests and 9 records were broken! We also made history by the 343-175 win-a first ever win over the team vs Harrison in our history! Thank you to our parent volunteers, and coming on time for our team picture!"

Schedule:

"Back to "normal" schedule this week (from start of season), beginning on Tuesday 1/16. Meet this Saturday (home) vs. Yonkers YMCA (should be a good one). Let me know if you can't make it!"

Records:

"Congratulations to the following swimmers for breaking new team records on Saturday:

Mary Kate: 6-Back: 27.33 and 6-Free:24.49

Jasmine: Broke her own record in 14-BK: 1:12.97

Alexia: Broke her own record 18-BK: 1:18.41

Brandon: Broke his own record 12-BR: 42.53

Jennifer: 18-Fly: 1:18.07

Girls 200 Medley Relay 18&U:

Jasmine, Natalia, Jennifer, Eleanor: 2:16.43

(Broke record set in 2005)

Boys 200 Medley Relay 18&U:

Dean, Michal, Joan, Eddie 2:07.90

Girls 200 Free Relay 18&U:

Natalia, Jasmine, Deandra, Jennifer: 1:59.53

(Broke record set in '05)"

Results: Girls Vs. Boys (Plus an Important Note)

From Coach Julie's email:

"Thank you to all parent volunteers last Saturday. Attached are the results from the mini-meet. The girls came out with a big win! (You go girls!)

We had many personal bests....even some unofficial records were broken. Let's make it all official at the meet this Saturday!"

(Click here for a copy of the results. )

IMPORTANT: Here's some info from Julie regarding Championships:

Below are the dates of the time trial meets. Please read this note from Julie about the importance of attendence, and how crucial it, and communication are to the team and each swimmer.

Sunday, March 4th at FAST in Greenburgh for 8 and unders, 10am*
Tuesday, March 6th at Mark Twain for 14’s/18’s, 5pm warm ups
Wednesday, March 7th at MT for 10’s, 5pm warm ups
Thursday, March 8th at MT for 12’s, 5pm
Sunday, March 11 Championships at Felix Festa 9am* (those in top 16 from trials)

*Start/warm up times to be confirmed

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.)

Tsunami Order Form

Click here to download the order form for Custom Embroidered Tsunami team apparel.



Print it out and you are good to go.

In other swimming news...

A 10-year-old boy has become the youngest person ever to swim across the Strait of Messina in southern Italy. He covered the 3,800m (yards) in 55 minutes and 30 seconds, despite poor weather conditions, and jellyfish.

Check out Reuters video of the swim, here.

Mark Twain Pool Schedule

Here is the Pool schedule for the Mark Twain Pool.