THE DOLPHIN
This newsletter is dedicated to those that have
come to realize that swimming is a way of life.
We have enjoyed a successful start
to the short course season. Many
swimmers went to the Season Opener. Many
best times were earned at this particular meet.
The skill level was quite good.
The
November may prove to be a hectic
month. The Hudson Odd-Age Meet will take
place November 6-7 at the Ocasek Natatorium (University of Akron).
The USC Meet will take place November 14 at Orange High School. We conclude the month with our own Mark Braun
Invitational at Cleveland State University, November 19-21. All of the above meet entries have been sent
in.
In December, we will participate in
the United States Open on the 2-4 at San Antonio, Texas; the Shaker
Invitational Meet at Cleveland State on the 3-5, entry due of 10/31; the
Brunswick Developmental Meet December 12, entry due 11/8; the Candy Cane
Classic Meet December 19, entry due 11/17 and the Pittsburgh Christmas Meet
will be held at Pitt, December 17-19 (entry sent in).
The high school season begins in the
month of November. Beginning Monday,
November 8th, the
New Practice times for the CSU Viking
group: Starting on Nov. 5th (Friday) practice times will change
to: Tuesday-Friday swimming from 4:30-6:00PM, dryland from 6:00-6:30PM. We
cannot practice on Monday at CSU due to swim classes. Any swimmer from
the CSU Viking group that wishes to practice on Monday can go to any other LESD
practice...check times for your group. If you have any questions, please
talk to coach Janice after practice.
The new practice times are: 10 & under from
4-5PM, 11 & over 5:00 – 6:30PM, high school practice starts at
6:00-8:00PM. If you have any questions,
please talk to coach Rick Balcam.
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
Each month, we list students that
excel in the classroom as well as the pool.
Please forward a copy of your report card or comments that reflect
excellence in the classroom to your coach.
The Ideal Swimmers for the month of
October include:
White: Sarah
Senkfor, Brian Schlang
Red: Gabrielle Farren, Jakob Keta
Blue: Gabriella Cerer, Alex Stotter
Bronze: Sarah Lelchuk, Caroline Vexler, Kayleigh
Fischietto
Rick
High School: Erica Gliga, T.J.
Hollingsworth
Silver: Jordan
Hawn, Nick Ranallo
CSU: Kelly
Goodrich, Anne Emery
Viking
Group: Leandra Trudeau, Douglas Hashier
CVAC: Catherine
Cashy, A.J. Zahuranec
These swimmers have been regular in
attendance, listened well, followed directions, and lead by example.
The following swimmers have been
selected as the outstanding swimmers for the following meets:
Season
Opener-Strongsville: Carmella Boggess, Joey Cerer
Canton: Emily Gaudiani, Stephanie Nemeth, Brian
Csumitta
Solon: Luke George, Maggie Moore, Alex
Stotter
The November billing will include a $43
fee for 2005 United States swimming membership.
Those swimmers that joined the team this fall will not see this line
item as you have already registered for the fall of ’04 and all of ’05.
Thanks once again for an outstanding
job done with the second year of the Swim-a-Thon. You are just cut out to oversee this type of
activities. We all thank you very
much!!!
LESD will be having their yearly intrasquad meet
for new 12 and under swimmers and their families on Saturday, December 18 at
Hawken Lower School. Warm-ups will be at
The Lake Erie Silver Dolphins are sponsoring a
stroke clinic featuring Jack Bauerle and Jerry Champer, head coach and
assistant swim coach, respectively, for the
Thank you to all the participating
families and volunteers who made 2nd Annual Swim-a-Thon a huge
success. We had 56 swimmers participate from the white, red, blue
and bronze groups and collected almost $7,200 to be applied toward family
booster fees. Our top collectors were: Erica Dorfman (gold group)
with $550, the Forsythe family (Taylor and Abby) with $400, Jubilee Winar with
$372 and the Cerer family (Gabriella, Joey and Michael) with $300.
Any swimmers from the silver, gold
and high school groups, who participated in the Swim-a-thon during regular
practice, please turn in your Swim-a-Thon envelopes ASAP.
There is a Swim-a-Thon folder in the file box at the Upper
School pool (where the swim meet entry folders are located).
Thanks to Pauline and Brian Dorenkott, Nancy
Choban,
Many thanks also to Diana Munz, a true
champion and role model, who graciously signed autographs and posed for
pictures with all the kids (and even some adults!). How exciting to
see an Olympic medal in person! And, finally many thanks
to our coaches who participated in the coaches' raffle; taking a plunge in
support of the Swim-a-Thon were Jerry (dunked by 4-year-old Michael Cerer),
Rick (who selflessly left home during the nationally televised Wisconsin
football game!), Paul (generously giving up time on his lesson schedule),
and Betsy (the crowd favorite). Thanks also to coach Cheryl for agreeing
to be dunked during practice this past week (she was out of town for the
Swim-a-Thon). Remember, if you haven't
turned in your sponsor envelopes, do so as soon as possible. Thanks
again!
Helen Grace Chocolate Bar ($1.00
chocolate bars), CVAC swimmers can give orders to Rick Balcam. Payment in full is
required with the order although the checks will not be deposited until the
candy is delivered at the Mark Braun meet.
Envelopes are available at both Hawken School pools. One half of the candy sales will be credited
to your booster account. Checks are made payable to the LESD Booster
Club. If you need additional information,
please call Claudia Bacon at 440-338-6133.
Jerry Holtrey is looking to buy a
second hand pool table with slate top (preferable solid light wood) in good
condition for a very reasonable price!!!
Meet Results Wrap-Ups
Season
Opener-Strongsville, October 9-10
There were many fine swims at the
Individual event winners included Amanda Trau (50
fly), Kathryn Bullen (100 IM), Carmella Boggess (50 & 100 breast, 100 IM),
Megan Spain (50 free, 100 breast), Brittany Strumbel (200 free, 100 back),
Emily Splain (50 back, 50 fly), Henry Senkfor (50 free, 50 fly), Joey Cerer
(100 free, 50 back, 50 breast, 100 IM), Alex Stotter (25 fly), Nicholas Crane
(100 free, 50 back, 100 IM), David Aronoff (100 IM), and Melvin Vazquez (100
breast).
In
addition, finishing in the top eight and thus earning awards were Sarah
Senkfor, Mara Ursu, Morgan Trau, Michael Cerer, Gabrielle Farren, Nellie Bornhorst,
Katie Opacich, Gabriella Cerer, Eleanor Rimmerman, Nathan Zinda, Ryan Gleske,
Justin Ciferno, Nils Gudbranson, Robert Ranallo, Maria Kolesar, Rachel
Shimrock, Ashley Zinda, Elizabeth Aronoff, Rachel Ciferno, Taylor Forsythe,
Sarah Koucheki, Michael Braun III, Nikolai Levinsohn, Ted Bornhorst, James
Martin, Liam Oznowich, Jagger Bruck, Nick Ranallo, Brian Csumitta, Amanda
Thurman, Nicole Santantonio, Jacqueline Trudeau, Megan Stang, and Sarah
Bennish. Well-swum, all!
Many Silver Dolphins kicked off
their season at the Canton City Schools Invitational, October 16 &
17. Leading the way with victories for the 10 & under
girls were Kelsey Pinkerton (50 Back), Emily Gaudiani (200 Free, 100
Back, and 200 IM), and Stephanie Nemeth (50 Fly, 100 Fly, 50
Breast). Pinkerton, Gaudiani, and Nemeth also teamed with Brooke
Bieganski to capture wins in the 200 Medley and 200 free relays.
The highlight of the meet for
the 10 & under boys actually came in the Open events. Nicholas
Crane, competing in his last meet and a 10 & under, swam up a
storm. Nicholas established new LESI Swimmer & Event
Records in the 200 Free (2:04.67), 500 Free (5:28.55), and 400 IM
(4:58.05). His time in the 100 Free (58.39) is also a new LESI Swimmer
Record. All of these events are obviously new LESD Records as well.
Way to go Nicholas!
The Silver Dolphins also had first
place finishes from Maryn Bieganski (12) in the 50 Fly; Courtney Tumbush (13)
in the 200 Free; and Jordan Hawn (13) in the 200 Breast. Other
swimmers turning in top 8 finishes were Brooke Bieganski, Sarah Holmes,
Ashley Zinda, Caroline Vexler, Rachel Ciferno, Sarah Koucheki, Micah
Simpson, Michael Braun, Austin Quinn, Amanda Thurman, Megan Splain, Annie Holy,
Laura Tramer, Kyle Seaman, Taylor Pearl, Andrea Chan, Lindsey Quinn, Mike
Gaudiani, Jasen Pinkerton, Brian Csumitta, Katie Marini, Lisa Choban,
Jacqueline Trudeau, Casey Glassman, Brittany Rospierski, Beau Lajeunesse,
Lauren Choban, and Max Gieger. Congratulations to all who competed!
A large number of Silver Dolphins
attended this meet. Dolphins placing
first in the meet include in the 8 & under boys Luke George (50 back, 50
free, 25 breast and 25 free); Alex Stotter (25 fly and 100 free); in the 9
& 10 girls Elaine Cashy (50 fly); in the 11 & 12 girls Catherine Cashy
(50 free); Haley Herchek (50 back); Maggie Moore (50 fly, 100 IM). Other dolphins placing in the top ten
include: in the 13 &14 age group Jordan Alter, Griffin Dolan, Julia
Gilinsky, Kelsey Verderber, Angela Iannucci and Greg Morawski; in the 11
&12 age group Jacquelynn Anderson, Nicky Bester, Cody George, Laura
Kokotailo, Mark Kusa, Jonathan Marc, Abigail Russo, Taylor Uveges and Andrew
Zahuranec; in the 9 & 10 age group Nicole Anderson, Lily Benjamin, George
Cashy, Kelsey Csumitta, Allie George, Martin Harrison, Jalyn Joseph and
Danielle Weitzman; in the 8 & under Sophia Freese, Amy Pilat, John Reagan,
Charles Splain and Jubilee Winar. Congratulations
swimmers for doing very well!!!
PARENTS, YOUR IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION IS REQUIRED:
1. Meet Entry Procedures: Please take the time to
read the Meet Entry Procedures article found on the website under the Team
Information Button. If we are going to try not to abuse Marie Salibra, our meet
entry VOLUNTEER, then a few requests to make her life easier:
a) Only one athlete on a
swim meet entry form (SMEF). This form can be found on the Team Information
page of the website in case you can't find one.
Print
it out. Do not send entries in on index cards, legal paper, napkins, etc. The
info on the form is needed--fill it out and use it!
b) Only one check per meet.
Many parents are combining several meet entries on one check. This is a
bookkeeping nightmare. Please, one check per meet. Staple the check to the top of the SMEF.
c) Only one meet entry per
envelope with the name of that meet on the front of the envelope and placed in
the proper plastic entry envelope. Swimmers are going to miss meets because
parents are combining entries in the same envelopes. Not all entries are due at
the same time and are worked on at the same time.
Let's
all do our part to make an already difficult job easier. Marie is already on
borrowed time with us! Her children are in college!
2. At the meets: Parents are NOT allowed on the pool deck during
meets. Your actions have serious
implications. You are voiding the USA
Swimming liability insurance. If a parent needs to bring something to a
coaches' attention, either send the swimmer to talk with the coach or
write it on a note to the coach or see the coach after the meet is done!
3. Relays - Relays should be looked at as another opportunity
for our swimmers to race/achieve best times, and compete as a team at swim
meets. We choose the fastest swimmers on that day of competition to be on the
relays and it should be viewed as a privilege if your swimmer is chosen.
Please let the coaches know at the beginning of the session if you are not able
to stay for relays. We need time to find another swimmer to take that
spot and we may even ask if there is a possibility for you to stay if we have
exactly enough swimmers to fill the relays that we have entered in the
meet. If you feel that your child has been inappropriately placed on a
relay please have your athlete bring it to the coach's attention.
Remember: before you leave the meet please check to see if you are
on a relay!
4. Upper School Parking - For those High school,
Gold, Silver and Bronze parents still parking on the oval, the parking at the
Upper School is in the gravel lot. You
are making it almost impossible to get in and out of the building, let alone
pick anyone up after school activities and practices. The school has made it clear; the oval in
front of the natatorium must remain open at all times for emergency
vehicles.
As we have done in the past, parents are asked to
donate the beverages for the Braun Meet. Please bring in the following items
with your name marked on the cartons no later than November 5th, and put them
in the trunks of the cars belonging to: CSU: 12 pack diet Coke to: Beth Bacon, Alyssa
Kiel or Fiona O'Donnell-McCarthy; Red
Group: 12 pack Regular Coke to: Beth Forsythe; White Group: 12 pack Sprite or 7-up to:
We are hosting one of our two largest fundraisers,
the Mark Braun Meet, November 19-21, at Cleveland State University. As a parent
of an LESD swimmer, you have a responsibility to support the team by donating
your time and working at this meet.
The
following is the schedule of workers for the upcoming meet. Please note that
you are required to work each session that your child competes in. Both parents
of swimmers making the Saturday night finals session will be needed to work
that evening. If you do not see your
name on this list, please email www.LESDwebber@hotmail.com to
verify your swimmer is in the meet.
Please do not ask to be taken off of the list of workers.
Find a replacement worker or hire a person 16 years or older to work your
session and advise us of the change. We don’t have enough warm bodies in the 13
& over sessions as it is.
Please
wear your LESD T-shirt or plain red shirts for all work sessions.
New
LESI policy states that timers meeting will not begin until all of the timers
have arrived. Make plans to join us on time and let the meet start as scheduled
FRIDAY, November 19, 2004
Warm-ups 4:30; Meet starts at 5:20 (timed
finals)
Deck Entries:
Ann Stang, Sally Boggess (arrive 3:45) Ranallo for entry issues
Check-In: Dumm, Seaman
Computer:
Pat Tumbush/Gleske
Safety:
Holy (arrive 4:15)
Copy:
Bieganski, Gliga, Arnold
Upstairs Post:
Gaudiani
(leaves admissions at meet start; events 1 through event 8 posting)
Admissions:
Jean Gaudiani, Linn Chan (arrive 3:45) CLOSE AT EVENT 5
Announcer:
(arrive 4:15) Brett Seaman
Head Timer:
J. Aronoff
DQ Runner:
Giordano through event 6, then?
Hospitality:
Donna English, Linn Chan (events 5-8), Mimi Hable
Lane Marshals: (arrive 4:15) Glassman or Strohl-McIntosh,
Misterka, Holy, K. Aronoff, Splain
Heat Winner: Miozzi through event 8,
then?
Awards:
Not Open, not enough workers
Timers: Arrive no later than 4:40PM:
Bacon (at event 6), Brooks, Byzov , Choban, Clark (till event 7), Crane, Csumitta, Dagg,
Eckersley , Fischietto, Glassman, Goodrich through event 6, Kusa , Legal, Mekesa, Misterka (after LM), Neff, S. Pearl, Pernsteiner, Pinkerton,
Shimrock, Stang(close deck entry at event 7, Strumbel, Thurman, Wu-Inkster, Gleske (at event 7), Spouses are appreciated since we are already short workers.
FINALS, SATURDAY NIGHT (both parents will definitely be needed
from qualifying athletes)
Hospitality: Brooks,
O’Donnell-McCarthy
Announcer: Brett
Seaman
Computer: Tumbush
Safety: Dorfman
Lane
Marshals: Holy, Meek, Ranallo,
Misterka,
Head Timer: Aronoff/Stang
Admissions: Bacon
D.Q. Runner:
Awards:
Copy Room:
Up Stairs
Post: Chan
Timing: Kiel, Brooks, McCarthy…
Next page, Saturday and Sunday
Braun Meet Workers for 13 & Over
sessions
SATURDAY, Nov. 20, and SUNDAY, Nov. 21 AM
Warm-ups at
Deck
Entries:
(arrive no later than
Check-In:
Seaman, Dumm
Computer:
Pat Tumbush
Safety:
Dan Dorfman (Sat and Sun till
Copy:
Monica Gliga (Sat), Helen Bagi (Sat), Hahn-Lawson (Sat), Glassman (Sun), Neff
(Sun) Kusa (Sun)
Upstairs
Post: Mekesa (Sat),
Admissions:
Claudia Bacon & H. or B. Brooks (arrive no later than
Announcer: Brett Seaman (arrive no later than
Scratch:
Teri Glassman
DQ
Runner:
Eckersley (Sat) Chan (Sun)
Head
Timer:
Kevin Stang (assisted by Misterka)
Hospitality:
Mimi Hable, Margie Moragne, Wu-Inkster (Sun),
Lane Marshals:
arrive no later than
Heat Winner:
Linda Anderson (Sat) Carol Dumont (Sun)
Timers
Sat: Choban, Clark,
Cohan, Dagg, Dumont, Geiger, Goodrich,
Timers
Sun: Anderson, Bagi, Byzov, Dorenkott,
Eckersley, Emery, Geiger, Gliga, Goodrich, Hahn-Lawson Hashier (first half),
Kiel (sub)Legal, Lelchuk, Marini, McCarthy, McIntosh-Strohl (sub), Mekesa,
Miozzi, Misterka, Pearl, Rospierski, Strumbel, Trudeau, Weisman
Braun Meet Workers for 12 and Under Sessions
SATURDAY, Nov. 20, and
Check website for warm-up
times (www.LESD.org)
Deck Entries: A Stang, S. Boggess (30 minutes before
warm-ups)
Check-in: B. Forsythe, Csumitta
Computer: Ray Gleske
Awards:
Tramer, Janda
Copy/Runners:
Arnold, Bieganski, Janda (Sat) Marc (Sun)
Admissions:
Gaudiani and Fox (arrive 30 minutes before warm-ups)
Upstairs Post:
Bornhorst (Sat) Crane (Sun)
Hospitality:
English, Vexler, Cerer
Announcer:
Brett Seaman
Head Timer: Jim Aronoff
Safety:
Nora Holy
Photographer:
Richard Zucco
Lane Marshals: K. Aronoff, J. Ranallo, K. (Sun), Pinkerton
(Sat), Koucheki (Sun)
Clerk of Course: Shimrock, Ruddock, Trau
Scratch: Pernsteiner (Sat)
Heat Winner Prizes:
Giordano, (Sat) Pinkerton (Sun)
D.Q. Runner: Levinsohn (Sat) Simpson (Sun)
Timers Saturday: Bencic, Braun, Ciferno,
Crane, Deiss,
Ebersbacher, Farren, Goren, Gudbranson,
Holmes, Jobson, Kennedy, Kolesar,
Koucheki, Opacich, Pilat, Quinn, Rich, Santoscoy, Schubert, Senkfor, Simpson, Smith,
Stotter, Striegel, Tompkins, Torok, Winar Relief timers: Contipelli,
Fischietto, Manfroni, Oznowich, Thurman
Timers Sunday: Baker, Bornhorst, Ciferno, Contipelli,
Ebersbacher, Fischietto, Giordano,
Graham, Gudbranson, Harrison, Holmes, Jobson, Joseph, Kennedy, Kokotailo,
Kolesar, Manfroni, Opacich, Oznowich,
Pilat, Quinn, Santoscoy, Senkfor, Thurman, Trudeau, Ursu, VanHeeckeren,
Vekstein, Relief timers: Braun, Crane, Deiss, Levinsohn, Pernsteiner, Stotter, Striegel,
Tompkins, Torok