Official Newsletter of the Lee's Hill Lightning Swim Team! Go Lightning! Swim Lightning Fast!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Finals Party-Sunday August 3 5-8 pm
The schedule is:
5:00-6:00-Picnic! The team is providing Danny’s Pizza and Famous Dave’s Barbecue. Families with last names starting with A-M please bring a side dish to share; if your name starts with N-Z please bring a dessert to share.
6:00-Team Meeting! We have business and announcements for the families, as well as board elections for next year.
Following the team meeting, Coach Jay will begin recognizing our swimmers for all their hard work this year!
Bring drinks for your family and the chairs that you bring to meets.
See Mark Fischer or me at the picnic to sign up for next season’s RSL training! Also, if your year-round swimmers have fins/flippers that they’ve outgrown, please bring them on Sunday to donate to the team for next season. Coach Jay would like to incorporate them into practices.
Call me if you have questions, 736-8291.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Finals Volunteer Update!
Finals Jobs and Schedule Change
If you have not signed up for jobs at Finals and your child is swimming, you need to contact Carey Pohanka ASAP via email (capohanka@verizon.net) or cell phone 226-5804. There are a few slots available in the morning and more in the afternoon. The afternoon shift has been divided into 2 sections, so there are more jobs, but there are also more swimmers.
We received notice today that the afternoon shift will begin at 12:30 pm instead of 1:00 pm, so our warm up for ages 11-18 is now at 11:15 AM, and swimmers need to check in at 10:45 am. The Dahlgren RSL also says “At this time the base is not going to allow folks to drive up to the pool and drop off their stuff and then go park. To me, it is a little bit of a walk to the tent areas from where they are having the teams park, so you might want to let your folks know to make sure their coolers have wheels”
The good news for morning swimmers is that you should be finished by 11:00 am, as this is the time they’re planning to have the 1st afternoon warmup session. Don’t forget that the coaches need morning swimmers to check in at 6:15 am, with a 6:45 am warmup.
Message from Coach Jay
Congratulations to all of Lee’s Hill Swimmers on a great season. I am very proud of you all for what you have accomplished this season with all of you improving and cutting time. We hope that you have had fun swimming for the summer and will join us next summer. Swim Finals are approaching us quickly, you all have been training and practicing very hard for this day. I wish every one of you the best at finals and all I ask is you go out, do your best, and have fun. Remember to cheer for your teammates.
I will be at finals to cheer you on and if you need any thing, but this is your day to shine.
SWIM HARD, SWIM FAST AND GOOD LUCK.
Coach Jay
Directions to Dahlgren Pool
DIRECTIONS: Rt. 3 East to King George High School stoplight at Rt. 206. Left on Rt. 206/Dahlgren Road. Follow straight through Rt. 301 stoplight and Potomac Drive stoplight to NSWC main gate ~ 10 miles. Enter main gate of NSWC showing PICTURE I.D. Continue 4 blocks to a right turn on Jenkins Road at the Credit Union. Right on Jenkins, continue 2 blocks. Dahlgren Aquatics Center Indoor Pool is on the right. Parking can be found at the Credit Union after 5 p.m., along right side of Jenkins Road, past the pool in front of the Parade Field. Do not park in the residential area across from the pool!! or in CrafTech parking lot. **Because of the entrance requirements to the base, you may want to allow extra time. Be aware that random security checks are made on cars. Ample parking & deck space.
For South side families, you may choose to follow Rte. 17 to Port Royal, then take a left at the red light onto 301; follow the signs to the main gate, which will be right turn at the red light at the Rte 206/301 intersection in Dahlgren. Travel time should be about 45 minutes from either route.
Please note that Finals parking near the pool is restricted to coaches and RSL officials. A list of swim team families has been provided to the Security gate, so you should not have trouble getting through the gate.
No Practice today!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Finals Details!
I will include a larger version in an email.
Please keep checking back for further details!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Top 10 Things to do for FINALS WEEK!!!
9. Come to practice EVERY morning this week! 13-up swimmers start at 7am (except Friday), 9-12 swimmers start at 8:30 and 8 and under swimmers start at 9:30.
8. Parents sign up for Finals Jobs! Email Carey Pohanka at capohanka@verizon.net or see her at practice to sign up. If you have a child swimming in Finals, you need to sign up to work!
7. Plan to be at our year-end Awards Picnic on Sunday August 3 from 5 pm-8 pm at the North pool. If your last name starts with A-M, please bring a side dish; N-Z please bring a dessert to share. Bring your own beverages. More details later this week.
6. Check the Lightning Flash Newsletter blog often for updates!
5. Thank all the coaches for all their hard work and time that they have devoted to the team this summer! Even though our win-loss record isn't what we planned, each swimmer has achieved personal improvements, and we thank the coaches for all they have done for us!
4. Sign up at the Awards Picnic for next season RSL training! We have a severe shortage of trained workers for Clerk of Course, Stroke and Turn, Scoring, Referee, and Starter. This shortage threatens our ability to participate in RSL events. We need to know that there will be qualified parents who are willing to help fill these vital roles for next season.
3. Serve on the LHST Council! The Council elections will be held during the picnic on Sunday, and we have open slots to fill for Equipment Manager, Fundraising Chair, Concessions Co-chair, and At-Large member. Call Amy at 736-8291 for more details---and pick up the phone if I call you!
2. EAT! Friday morning we will have a pot-luck breakfast that begins at 8 AM at the North pool. Bring a breakfast goodie and enjoy our last practice day with teammates!
1. SWIM LIGHTNING FAST ON SATURDAY! Check in for 10 and under swimmers is 6:15 AM (sorry:( )and for 11 and older swimmers is 10:45 AM. Directions to Dahlgren pool will be posted later in the week.
Fins!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Message to Swimmers
This is our last week of practice before finals. It is vital that you attend these practices to prepare for finals. We will start morning practices at 7am for the 13-18 age groups. Any 11-12year olds are welcome to join in this practice. Practice times are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7-8:30am 13-18yrs, 8:30-9:30am 9-12yrs, 9:30-10am 8yrs & Under. Friday’s practice is at regular time 7:30-8:30am, 8:30-9:25am, 9:25-10:00am and the Breakfast will start at 8am. All events for finals are in and cannot be changed, I have a copy of the events for each swimmer and we will be practicing them.
If you are not swimming at finals and still around the area, please come to practice to support your team and have one more fun week with your teammates.
If you have any questions please let me know. See you at the pool bright and early
Coach Jay
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
No Stroke and Turn Clinic Tuesday Night!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Message from Coach Jay!
Tomorrow is our last meet before finals on August 2nd. We swim at home against Dahlgren, please be at the pool by 4:30pm for check in and we have first warm ups. We still have two weeks left of practices so please make every effort to you come to practice on and regular bases. Starting Monday July 28 to Thursday July 31 we will start the early morning practice at 7am. I would like to invite any of the 11-12 year olds to join in this practice if they wish. Practice times are as follows 13-18yrs 7-8:30am. 9-12 8:30-9:30 and 8 and under 9:30 to 10am this is for the week starting July 28 – 31st. On Friday August 1st regular time schedule will apply, we will also have our Last Day breakfast on August 1st starting at 8:00am. I would like to invite parents and swimmers to this and it is a pot luck breakfast. So make your favorite breakfast dish. Hope to see you all there. If you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you
Coach Jay
540-710-9767
usa_aus@verizon.net
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Monday Meet Information!
Don’t forget to check which jobs you’re signed up for on Monday. See you at the pool!
Amy
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Finals Heat Sheets!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
FINALS from Coach Jay!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for all your help so far this swim season. We have one swim meet left before our finals on August 2nd. I would like to ask you all for your help in planning for finals. Finals are a big event where all the teams in our division come together and participate in one last meet. When we plan for meets it takes us a couple of days to place swimmers in events and most times we have changes to make on the day of the meet. This takes me a couple of hours to do, but with finals I do not have that luxury. Once I submit the meet planner in for finals, it can not be changed. The planner is submitted on July 23 and it is very important that I know by then the exact attendance and who will absolutely miss the finals. We are only allowed 6 swimmers per event to include Freestyle and for some age groups this means that some swimmers will only have an opportunity to swim in one event. I will make every effort to put each swimmer in an event for the finals. This is why it is so important that I have an accurate head count of all participating swimmers to ensure each of our events are adequately covered and everyone has the opportunity to represent Lee’s Hill at our final competitions. Every no show impacts the entire team and takes away from someone else’s opportunity to compete. Please make every opportunity to clear your calendars for this event, Aug 2nd or let me yours plans to be away no later than July 23rd. If you have any questions or concerns please see me during or after practice, call, or e-mail. Many thanks!
Coach Jay
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Message from Coach Jay
If for some reason we do not have the meet tomorrow it will be on Saturday morning.
Practice will be at regular time tomorrow.
Monday the 14th we will have a special coach, Coach Bob from the Ray’s will be here to practice with the 9-12 yrs from 8:30 to 9:30am this will be an hour long practice. Please make every effort to be at practice and to make Bob welcome.
See you at the pool
Coach Jay
Meet postponement UPDATE!
The current plan--pending approval from the LHCA office and the pool management-- is to continue the event from event 23 at 6 pm tomorrow, Thursday July 10. If we do not get this approval, the meet will happen Saturday morning from 7 am-10 am. I will be on the phone at 8 am with Hilary at the LHCA office and hope to have an answer to pass along to you.
What we need from swimmers and families: 1) contact coach Jay via email by NOON if you WILL NOT be able to swim on Thursday evening; 2) please be flexible in filling in jobs for the remainder of the meet, especially concessions and setup. Cathie Kraynak is the Meet Director for tomorrow, so please check in with her!; 3)PLEASE check the blog and email for updates which will be posted as soon as information becomes available.
PRACTICE will be normal for Thursday morning! Meet arrival times will be announced at practice and via the blog.
Thanks again for all your hard work and patience tonight! We want our swimmers to have every opportunity to get their qualifying times for finals!
Wednesday July 9 Meet !
Make your plans for our raffle tonight: a round of golf for 4 at the Lee’s Hill Golf Course! Be sure to buy your tickets early and spread the word!
Be aware that there will be cones restricting some parking tonight near the pool to allow for emergency access to the pool and safe parking at the entrance to Grayson Lane. See a board member is you have questions! In the pool parking lot, please be sure you park in a marked space. Thanks!
Finals are August 2 at Dahlgren Pool. You can include a message to your swimmer or advertise your business in the Finals Heat Sheets! Forms are in our communication box and need to be turned in to Peggy McNult by July 14. Also, if you have a swimmer who will “age out” this summer, please send a 3-4 line bio to psmcnult@aol.com also by July 14.
If you are not able to swim at finals, you need to let Coach Jay know ASAP. Once the finals entries are completed, NO changes are allowed! If your swimmer is not available, please make sure the coaching staff is aware of this so that all eligible swimmers who are planning to swim can be included. Entries in finals are significantly different than entries in dual meets, and we want to maximize our chances of scoring points at finals!
If you haven’t got your Lee’s Hill t-shirts or towels, please see Kristie ASAP! We want to show our team spirit at our last 2 meets and Finals!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Finals Information!!
Swimmers who will "age out" are also recognized in the heat sheets. If you have a swimmer who is 18, please send Peggy a 3-4 line bio so he or she can be included to psmcnult@aol.com.
Check back for more information!
Home Meet vs. Austin Ridge- July 9!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Lee's Hill Lightning at Fawn Lake TONIGHT!
From 95 take Rt. 3 West towards Culpeper. Go approximately 10 miles and make a left onto Rt 621. (It is a left turning lane and a white church on the right). Go about 2 1/2 miles to the stop sign. Go straight about 1/2 mile and entrance to Fawn Lake will be on your left. Go to the guard house and tell them that you are here for the swim meet. Stay straight on Longstreet Drive. Park in the dirt lot on the right ONLY!! The lot where the tennis courts are. You may not park in the front circle unless you are handicapped. Ample parking and deck space.
It is critical for swimmers who are entered in the meet to actually show up and swim. We are getting close to RSL Finals, and the coaches are trying to qualify as many swimmers as possible.
Swimmers should arrive at 4:30 today and check in with the coaches. Our warmup will begin at 5:30 pm. Parents, please wear your Lee's Hill apparel and support the team!
Lee's Hill Lightning-Swim Lightning Fast!!!