THE DOLPHIN

   October 2005

 

This newsletter is dedicated to those that have come to realize that swimming is a way of life.

 

Plain Talk

The Silver Dolphins have been in the water for nearly one month and in that short period of time, many new drills have been learned, good work habits developed, and the importance of regular practice has been obvious.

We want to stress to the swimmers that you are responsible for your effort in practice, listening and following direction.  It is important that every swimmer learn to use the clock as a valuable aid for pulling, kicking, and swimming.  Swimmers should know their times for all distances in kicking, pulling, and strokes.  We also want to encourage all swimmers to strive to become lane leaders.  This is the one position in the lane that is admired and respected by the coaches.  It is a fact that these swimmers gain more conditioning than those behind them.

We want to welcome all the new swimmers and their families to LESD.  We hope your stay is long, enjoyable, and highly satisfying.

 

Reminder - Please Mark Your Calendars

The Mark Braun Meet will be held November 18th-20th, the LESD Mile Meet November 12th, and the LESD Distance Meet is January 22nd. We need your support and cooperation in these fundraising opportunities.

New Swimmers                                                                                                                                                                                          

Any new swimmers who have joined LESD from another team must get transferred.  Pick up a transfer form from your coach or you can find a form in your group mailboxes.  Fill it out and return it to your coach with a check made out to LESD for $ 2.00.

Message Service

                Please remember to call the message service daily to get the practice schedule for the following day and any other pertinent information.  The number is:  216-561-3423

 

Practice Schedule - October

 

White                                  Monday – Thursday                      4:45-6:00 PM                   Notre Dame

                                                Coach: Cheryl Ribic                    440-951-9355

 

Red                                       Monday – Thursday                       4:45-6:00 PM                   Notre Dame

                                                Coach: Paul Wagner                     216-382-5035

 

Blue                                     Monday-Wednesday                      6:45-8:15 PM                    Hawken Upper School

                                                Friday                                                  5:00-6:30 PM                   Hawken Upper School

                                                Saturday                                             8:45-10:15 AM                 Hawken Upper School

                                                Coach: Betsy Tietjen                    440-995-1141

 

Note:  White, Red and Blue practices will return to the Hawken Lower School when the work is complete. Please access the LESD Webpage for changes.

 

White, Red and Blue - Changes to the Swimming Practice Schedule Starting in November

                We must apologize for the practice schedule changes, particularly to the White, Red and Blue teams.  As everyone knows, the Hawken Lower School pool has been closed since August and it might be closed through December and possibly part of January, this being the worst possible scenario.  We believe we have a solution to the problem and it will go into effect the first part of November.  Basically the Blue team will practice at the Upper School, and the White and Red teams will practice at the Upper School or at a new pool we are currently working on leasing.  The schedule will be the following:

 

 

                Blue                       6:15 PM – 7:45 PM         Tues, Weds, Thurs                           Upper School

                                                5:15 PM - 6:45 PM           Friday                                                  Upper School                                                                                                                                    Saturday             TBA      

                Red                        5:15 PM – 6:15 PM          Monday, Wednesday                     Upper School or New Location

                                                5:15 PM – 6:30                 Friday                                                  Upper School or New Location

                                                TBA                                       Saturday

 

                White                    5:15 PM – 6:15 PM          Tuesday, Thursday                         Upper School or New Location

                                                5:15 PM – 6:30                 Friday                                                  Upper School or New Location

                                                TBA                                       Saturday

                                               

The coaches would like to thank all the parents and swimmers for their cooperation and understanding and we will all get through this difficult situation together.  If you have any questions, please talk to your coach.

 

Mayfield Practice Schedule - Changes

 

Blue ** (11 & Under)                      Tuesday, Thursday         6:00-7:00 PM                  Mayfield - New Time

                                                                Friday                                  7:00-8:00 PM                  Mayfield - New Time

                                                                Saturday                             Noon?                                   Mayfield - New time

 

**Practice Times Changes for the Mayfield Group – October, November and December

                From October 10th through December 19th Blue group swimmers and some middle swimmers will practice at the above times.   Please contact Coach Rick Balcam (440-346-0982) if you have any questions.

 

Swimming Practice schedule changes

The high school swimming season starts in November.  The coaches will inform you of any changes in the practice schedule by the third week of October. Please check the LESD web page for changes in the practice schedule.

 

Ideal Swimmer

               

                The Ideal Swimmers for the month of September include:

 

White:                                                                Grant Santascoy

Red:                                                                     Aliyah Patterson, Aaron Richter             

Blue:                                                                   Mara Ursu, Jacob Greiff              

Bronze:                                                             Caroline Vexler, Emily Gaudiani, Micah Simpson                                           

Silver:                                                                Ashley Linda, Taylor Pearl

Gold – Hawken:                                          Dana Shaker, Sam Belkin

Gold & High School – CSU:                 Kelly Goodrich, Jimmy Ranallo

                                               

                These swimmers have been regular in attendance, listened well, followed directions, and lead by example.

 

Coaching and Administrative fees

Starting with the December 2005 meets there will be a $ 1.00 processing and handling charge per meet per swimmer.  Please add this $1.00 to the total entry fee. The coaching fees for the coming short course season are the following: White: $ 58, Red: $58, Blue: $ 66, Bronze: $74, Silver: $ 78, Gold: $ 84 - $ 92.

                Families with more than one swimmer will be charged the normal rate for the swimmer in the higher group, a 15% discount for the swimmer in the 2nd level, a 30% discount for the swimmer in the 3rd level, and a 45% discount for the swimmer in the 4th level.

The high school swimmers who are not practicing on a regular basis with LESD starting November 1, 2005 the fee will be changed to $ 25 per month throughout the high school swimming season.

 

 

 

 

Mark Braun Meet

If your child is swimming in the Braun meet, you will be assigned a job at the meet.  We will need everyone's help.  Worker assignments will be made after we receive all LESD entries to the meet.  If any parent has a job preference, please let me (Teri Glassman) know by e-mail at czta@adelphia.net.  I will TRY to accommodate as many requests as possible.

Mark Braun Meet Hospitality                                                                                                                                                         

The Braun Meet is fast approaching and hospitality needs your help.  Over the next few weeks, hospitality coordinators will be contacting you for food and pop donations. Remember this meet is the biggest fundraiser for our team and that is why we need the support of all of our families.  We are still missing quite a few hospitality items from Sectionals.  We are especially in need of serving trays, bowls, and utensils, as well as a large coffee pot, microwave, and roaster.  Please let us know if you have any items which you can loan us.  If you have any connections with food or beverage suppliers, please contact Laura Vexler (216-378-2653) or Josey Cerer (440- 946-4722).    Thank You in advance for your cooperation.

Mark Braun Parking                                                                                                                                                                                              

The Lake Erie Silvers Dolphins were able to arrange for discount parking passes to be made available for parking at all sessions of the Mark Braun meet in order to defray costs for officials, meet workers and volunteers.  The regular cost for parking is $6.00/day.  The passes are available at a cost of $ 4.00/day.  These passes must be pre-purchased through one of the following ways:

1.       Send a self addressed stamped envelope to Pat Tumbush 10705 Robert Lane, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023.  Make checks out to LESD Boosters for $4.00 per day.

2.      Passes can be purchased through your group contact:  Josey Cerer – White, Heather Schlang – Red, Kat Tarak – Blue, Barbie McCann or Greg Oznowich – Bronze, Janet Ranallo – Silver-Gold, Cindy Reagan – CVAC, Kathy Campbell – Mayfield, and Laurie Daney – CSU.

3.      If your child practices at CSU and you have purchased a parking pass from CSU, you will be able to use this parking pass for the Mark Braun Meet.

Booster Fees                                                                                                                                                                                                 

The first $75 installment for family booster fees is due on October 15.  Please mail it to:  JoAnn Arnold, Treasurer, 6221 South Applecross Road, Highland Heights, OH  44143.  Thank you.  (Total booster fee for 2005-06 is $200 per family). 

Meet Event Sponsorships and Ad Sales 

Due dates for event sponsorships and ad sales are as follows: 

Mile Meet (October 30) and Braun Meet (November 1) 

The cost is $20 per event, with 100% of the cost applied to your booster fee.  Events are on a first come/first serve basis, so get your forms and checks in as soon as possible to JoAnn Arnold.  Any questions please email TOOMUCH10S@AOL.COM.

 

Swim-A-Thon

                Our thanks to Beth Forsythe and Josey Cerer for the coordination of the 3rd LESD Swim-A-Thon, to all the participating families, coaches, swimmers, volunteers and to our DJs Ryan Neff and Brittany Legal who made this annual event a success!

 

Flu Shots

We are recommending the swimmers receive a flu shot to help protect them from getting sick thus missing school and practices.

 

Parking

LESD (applies to parents from all practice groups) parents are not allowed to park in the oval in front of the Holtrey Pool.  This oval is only for drop off.  Please wait in the parking lot across the street until your child is ready to be picked up.  Many buses and parents of Hawken athletes use this driveway for Hawken athletic events and need access at all times.  Cars left with flashers running and left for “just a few minutes” are not acceptable.  Parents should park across the street and walk into the pool if they need to speak with a coach or to get their child ready for practice. 

 

Travel Meet Information

 

Pittsburgh Meet

The Pitt Meet will be held 16-18 December (Friday-Sunday).  The coaches strongly encourage all qualified swimmers to attend this well run and highly competitive meet.  Swimmers must have one A time if 12 and under (special qualifying times for 8 and under) and one AA time if 13 and over.  Submit entries to Marie Salibra. Rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn (412-682-6200) under Lake Erie Silver Dolphins.  If you have further questions talk to Rick (440-951-8241).