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May 17, 2004 Newsletter


WELCOME TO OUR 2004 SUMMER SWIMMING PROGRAM!

The summer program officially starts with the Lake Saint Louis Swim Team Parent Meeting that will be held on Sunday, June 6th at 5pm under the pool deck at the Community Association. We request that at least one parent from each family attend the meeting. The meeting will include: 1) an introduction of our coaches; 2) a brief description of key dates in the season; 3) swim meet sign up procedures; 4) distribution of the team t-shirts and swim caps; 5) stations to review swim meet volunteering roles; 6) opportunity to pre-register for the two swim stoke clinics plus sign ups for the first meet and the All-County meet; and 7) an opportunity to purchase team suits, goggles, etc. Also, ALL new families to the team are asked to please bring your swimmers. They will be meeting separately with our coaching staff during this same time to acclimate them to our program.

Welcome back to the many families that participated in our swim program in the past. The Swim Board and coaches would like to extend a very special welcome to the 28 new families that have joined the team for the first time this year. We have over 160 competitive swimmers on the team and already over 70 children signed up for our swim lesson program. With all of our collective swimming talent, we are sure to continue the winning tradition of Lake Saint Louis Sea Loins.

Best of luck, swimmers!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE UPCOMING SWIM TEAM EVENTS

  • Two Swim Team Stroke Clinics to be conducted by St. Charles YMCA Stingrays Head Swim Coach - Mary O'Mara. (see enclosed registration form)
  • Two Swim Team Dinner Nights at Chevy's (Corner of K & N) have been scheduled - Monday, June 7th and Monday, July 26th. Just present the enclosed coupon to your server and Chevy's will donate 20% of your total bill to the team.
  • Our first ever Swim-A-Thon will be held on Friday, June 25th from 7 - 11pm. This team fundraiser will be co-chaired by Kathy Cumbie and Sheri Smith with the funds used to establish a Senior Scholarship Fund for our team. (see enclosed flier - pledge form)

SWIM MEET VOLUNTEER REMINDER

Our first swim meet is only three weeks away and with that comes the need for many volunteer helpers to ensure that our meets run smoothly. The Swim Board would like to especially thank those who have volunteered to be the "Lead Volunteer" for key positions. They are as follows: Cathy Thurwachter - Meet Starter; Sheri Taylor & Michelle Williams - Co-Volunteer Coordinators; Kathy Park - Head Bull Pen; Patty Solomon & Margo Guerrettaz - Concessions; Kathy Cumbie - Head Stroke Judge; Joanna Holliday - T-Shirts & Sponsorships; Barb Bellows - Picnic; and Sandra Boll - Head Ribbon Table. Enclosed you will find the master copy of the volunteer list along with the complete phone roster for the team. As a reminder if you are scheduled to work a meet and have a conflict, you are responsible for finding your own substitute. Finally, the volunteer check-in for each meet will be staged next to the meet card pick up area. Scheduled volunteers, please check in with Sheri Taylor or Michelle Williams prior to the beginning of the meet. Thanks in advance for your volunteer support. We couldn't run the team without YOU!


SWIM TEAM PRACTICE TIMES

  Six Unders/7&8 9&10/11&12 13 & older Swim Lessons
Monday 10:00-10:45am 8:00-9:00am 9:00-10:00am 11:00-Noon
Tuesday 8:00-8:45am 10:00-11:00am 9:00-10:00am  
    8:00-9:00pm 8:00-9:00pm  
Wednesday 10:00-10:45am 8:00-9:00am 9:00-10:00am 11:00-Noon
        7:00- 8:00pm
Thursday 8:00-8:45am 10:00-11:00am 9:00-10:00am  
    8:00-9:00pm 8:00-9:00pm  
Friday 10:00- 10:45am 8:00- 9:00am 9:00-10:00am  

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW SWIM LESSON COORDINATOR & OUR 2004 SWIMMER COACHES

Sarah Cowdry will spearhead our swim lesson program this summer. Sarah is a 2004 Graduate from Wentzville High School. She has been a Swimmer Coach and Swim Lesson Instructor for of Lake Saint Louis for the past four summers. She has been an active participate on the of Lake Saint Louis swim team for 8 years and a true leader among the team members. She is a certified lifeguard and has taught private swim lessons for the last two years. She will be attending Lindenwood University in the Fall of 2004 on an athletic scholarship - swimming and soccer.

Recently the Swim Board interviewed a group of wonderful Swimmer Coach Applicants. We are pleased to announce that the following individuals will coach and teach in our swim lesson program this up coming season: Jud Birza, Molly Cowdry, Anna Meagher, Elizabeth Ireland, Bob Reynolds, Patrick Silberberg, Thomas Sutherlin, Colin Park, Drew Smith, Brynne Buell, Tara Williams, Nora Baker, Andrea Ehrich, Olivia Lyons, Amy Smothers, Cassie Hoover, Kris Oman, Kristen Howell, and Nick Masters.

LAKE SAINT LOUIS 2004 SWIM TEAM SPONSORS - THANK YOU!!

Please support our sponsors, and tell them that the Sea Lions sent you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

All information/directions can be found at www.LSLSwimTeam.com.

Date Event Location Time
JUNE      
Wed, June 2nd Stroke Stroke Judge Clinic Deer Run Libary 7:00pm
Sunday, June 6th Stroke Judge Clinic Gundaker Offices
2 Crossroads Plaza
near Bandanas on K
1:00pm
Sunday, June 6th Swimmer Coach Training & CPR Certification CA Yacht Room 4:00pm
Sunday, June 6th
Parent Swim Meeting CA - Lower Pool Deck 5:00pm
Monday, June 7th First Day of Swim Practice CA - Pool 8:00am
Monday, June 7th Swim Dinner @ Chevy's Corner of Hwys N & K 5:00-10:00pm
Tuesday, June 8th

Swim Stroke Clinic
Beginners 8 Under Swimmers

CA - Pool 8:00-9:00pm
Wed, June 9th Night Swim Lessons Start
Session #1
CA - Pool 7:00pm
Thursday, June 10th Swim Stroke Clinic
Intermediate 9 - 12 year olds
CA - Pool 8:00-9:00pm
Monday, June 14th Day Swim Lessons Start
Session #1
CA - Pool 11:00am

Thursday, June 10th

Swim Stroke Clinic
Intermediate 9 – 12 year olds
CA – Pool 8:00-9:00pm

Monday, June 14th

Day Swim Lessons Start
Session #1
CA – Pool 11:00am

Monday, June 14th

Home Swim Meet CA – Pool 5:00pm

Tuesday, June 15th

Team Picture Day! CA – Pool 9:00am

Tuesday, June 15th

Night Swim Practice Begins CA – Pool 8:00pm

Thursday, June 17th

Swim Board Meeting CA – Yacht Room 7:00pm

Monday, June 21st

Home Swim Meet CA – Pool 5:00pm

Tuesday, June 22nd

Picture Make-up Day CA – Pool 9:00am

Friday, June 25th

Sea Lion Swim-A-Thon CA – Pool 7:00-1:00pm

July

     

Saturday, July 10th

Away Swim Meet O’Fallon Pool 6:30am

Monday, July 12th

#2 Day Swim Lessons Start CA – Pool 11:00am

Thursday, July 15th

Swim Board Meeting CA – Yacht Room 7:00pm

Monday, July 19th

Home Swim Meet CA – Pool 5:00pm

Wed, July 21st

#2 Night Swim Lessons Start CA – Pool 7:00pm

Saturday, July 24th

Away Swim Meet Wentzville Pool 6:30am

Monday, July 26th

Swim Dinner @ Chevy’s Corner of Hwys N & K 5:00-10:00pm

August

     

Monday, August 2nd

Away Swim Meet Saint Peters Pool 5:00pm

Monday, August 2nd

#3 Day Swim Lessons Start CA – Pool 11:00am

Thursday, August 5th

Last Evening of Night Practice CA – Pool 8:00pm

Friday, August 6th

Last Day of Swim Practice CA – Pool 8:00am

Saturday, August 7th

All-County Swim Meet
(morning session only)
RecPlex Pool 7:00am

Wed, August 18th

Day Swim Lessons Finished CA – Pool 11:00am

Thurs, August 19th

Swim Board Meeting CA – Pool 7:00pm

Sunday, August 22nd

Swim Awards Party CA – Pool 4:00pm

Wed, August 25th

Night Swim Lessons Finished CA – Pool 7:00pm

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