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Thursday, May 13, 2010

SSI Updates and Reminders

New Sunday Warm Up/Start Times and Weekend Practice Changes
A few items for the upcoming Water Rat Senior Spring Invitational this upcoming weekend: •This is going to be another great meet. We have a terrific group of teams attending – both from CT and out of state. •Thank you to those that have signed up to help. We are still in need of more timers. Please go to the team website to volunteer. Teams …

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Thursday, May 06, 2010

SSI Volunteers Needed

Many Jobs Need to be Filled--Please Help
Calling all Senior families: We desperately need volunteers for the Senior Spring Invitational next weekend. There are many jobs still available in each session, including timers, runners, officials and program sales. This is one of our team's "signature" events--it draws swimmers from all over the state and is known to be well organized and well staffed. Let's make our first Long Course meet a successful …

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Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Senior Updates

Senior Spring Invitational and Parent's Meeting
Senior Spring Invitational – May 14-16 at Wesleyan *This is a Water Rat hosted meet – with qualifying times – that we have been running for 20 years. This meet draws numerous high-level swimmers from throughout the region. *With time standards, it does limit who we may enter in the meet. I have posted the entries on TMO. Please note that the decision to enter …

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Friday, April 02, 2010

Senior Stroke Clinics

April 5-7 and 13-15, 4:00-5:15 at the Y
The Senior team has a wonderful opportunity to enhance stroke mechanics before Long Course begins: When: April 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 &15 Time: 4-515 pm Where: Westport Weston Family Y Each day will target a stroke focusing on specific drills as well as starts and turns. This will help prepare you for the upcoming long course season which starts on April 26th. It's a …

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Lifeguard Training Offered

Classes in Late May
Summer's coming and it's the perfect time to become a certified lifeguard. The Y will offer a course for swimmers 15 and over in May. The dates are: SATURDAY May 22: 12:30-7:30 SUNDAY May 23: 9:00-5:00 SUNDAY, May 30: 12:30-6:30 MONDAY, May 31: 9:00-5:00 If you are interested, and are 15 or older, please register at the Y Membership Desk. Spots are limited. If you …

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Sr I & II Practice Changes for Wednesday, 3/17

With the closing of the Westport Schools on Wednesday, we will have Senior I & II practice at the Y from 3:45 – 5:30 pm. In addition, Senior I Thursday morning practice will be canceled. I hope those of you that were affected by the storm are back up and running. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to me. Ellen …

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Senior Team Championship Meet Information

Age Group Championship Events, Warm-up Times and Reminders
Below is information for the Senior Team on the upcoming Age Group Championships this weekend. (High School boys – Please make sure we finalize your participation this weekend by Thursday morning as I will be at Age Groups.) START TIMES Thursday: On Deck: 4 pm; Meet Start: 5 pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday Prelims: On Deck: 7 am; Meet Start 8:15 am Friday/Saturday/Sunday Finals: On Deck 4:45 pm; …

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Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Senior Practice Changes 3/10 - 3/17

We have some practice schedule changes for this week. We head into our final CT Championship meet this weekend with Age Groups at Wesleyan. With the season winding down, I encourage all senior team members to stay in the water a couple of times a week. Practices will be cut back in the next few weeks before we take a spring break and get geared …

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Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Senior Championship Reminders

Warm-Up Times and Weekend Practice Changes
The CT Senior Open is March 4-7, 2010 at Wesleyan University. Meet Schedule Thursday On Deck--3:30 pm; Meet Start--5:00 pm Friday – Saturday – Sunday Prelims On Deck--6:45 am; Meet Start--8:30 am Friday – Saturday – Sunday Finals On Deck--3:15 pm; Meet Start--5:00 pm Swimmers are to be ON TIME. NO excuses. Plan accordingly. Order of Events: Thursday: 1650 FR(Women), 1000 FR(Men), 800 FR Relay …

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Seniors Get Ready for Regionals!

Regional Championship Reminders for the Senior Team
The Regional Championship kicks off the first in a series of upcoming meets that I refer to as “Championship Mania.” Exciting times are on the horizon. I have made the following practice schedule changes for this upcoming weekend: Saturday Morning: Senior I & II = 630 – 930 at the Y Sunday – No Practice IMPORTANT – Friday – I will have a message on …

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