Calverton Chargers Swim Team  - 2008 Season

 

WEEKLY SWIM TEAM NEWS

 

WEEK 6

from Anthony Murray <murells@hotmail.com>
to CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>
date Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 11:41 AM
subject [CSC_Chargers] CTown News
Hope everyone has had a good holiday weekend.  We are about to enter our final week of dual meets, which means there will be a lot of things going on.

I will be putting up Sign Up Sheets for both the B Meet @ Rock Creek which is on July 9th.  As well as putting up the sign up for the B Relay Carnival which is on July 16th.  The reason for the B relay carnival sign up is because it takes longer to put that meet together.  The sooner I know people are going to be there the quicker I can put together relays.

Here is a quick overview of the practice schedule.

Monday - Regular Practice Schedule - Evening Stroke Clinic (Breaststroke) - 7pm
Tuesday - Regular Practice Schedule - Evening Coaches Longcourse @ Rockville (Michael Jolly is representing Calverton in the 200 Backstroke)
Wednesday - Regular Practice Schedule - B Meet @ Rock Creek
Thursday - Regular Practice Schedule - Evening Stroke Clinic (Butterfly) 7pm
Friday - Regular Practice Schedule (Team Breakfast) - Evening Stroke Clinic (Starts & Turns) 6:30   PEP RALLY TO FOLLOW
Saturday - MEET @ LITTLE FALLS (LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR DIVISIONALS)
Sunday - MINI MEET @ CALVERTON (8 & Under meet, *The 8 & Unders swimming divisionals can't swim the stroke they are swimming at divisionals)

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT DIVISIONALS - This is a meet we should not be scratching.  If you can not make the meet, you need to speak to me in person.  I need to have Calverton's entries done by SATURDAY JULY 12th. (Which is a week before the meet)  I will post a tentative divisional lineup at the pool, so people can have an idea who would be swimming.  This line up can change based on Saturday's meet @ Little Falls.  If you have any questions about divisionals please email me.

If anyone has questions or concerns please email me murells@hotmail.com or catch me on the deck after practice.

Thanks,

Tony

WEEK 5

from Anthony Murray <murells@hotmail.com>
to CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>
date Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 6:21 PM
subject [CSC_Chargers] Ctown News

 

Hey Chargers,

Well we had a tough meet on Saturday.  But we definitely fought hard and the kids are improving!  We have 2 more dual meets left and they are going to be close meets.  If we keep working hard in practice we will definitely come home with a victory.  Calverton is in the hunt for a top 3 finish in the division.

And on to the reason why we are in the hunt for a top 3 finish.  Calverton finishes 3rd in the Division H relay carnival.  We had a strong showing Sunday Morning.  Calverton's strengths showed at the meet.  We had 3 relay teams that qualified for All Stars.  15&18 Mixed Free, 15&18 Mixed Medley, and 8&Under Girls Medley Relay.  Congrats!  Casey Stodter, Michael Jolly, Adrienne Bush, Rachel Glasser, Danielle Haley, Jacqueline Bielec, Mia Gibbs & Aundrea Clark.  I am very proud of all of the swims today.  It was awesome.  Out of the 6 teams that were there we were one of 2 teams that did not have a DQ. 

B Meet Sign Up will go up tomorrow.  The meet will be @ Stonegate.

There will be NO PRACTICE on FRIDAY July 4th!!  Go out and celebrate the holiday. Just get in bed at a decent time so you can swim well on Saturday Morning vs. Garrett Park.  It will be the final home meet for our graduating seniors, Chris Foley, Stephen Doore, Ross Mills, & Rachel Glasser.

Again if you have any questions please shoot me an email murells@hotmail.com or catch me on the deck after practice.

Tony

WEEK 4

From: Anthony Murray <murells@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Subject: [CSC_Chargers] CTOWN NEWS
To: CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>

Hey Chargers.

Another tough meet on Saturday.  But we swam great.  It is great to see the hard work that everyone puts in during practice show in the meets.

This is going to be an extremely busy week for us. 

Here is a quick overview...

Monday - Float Night
Tuesday - Pasta Dinner
Wednesday - "B" Meet @ Calverton vs. Adelphi
Friday - Stroke Clinic - 7-7:45 (Starts & Turns)
Saturday - "A" Meet @ Calverton vs Chevy Chase Rec
Sunday - "A" Relay Carnival @ Garrett Park - I will post the lineup for Relay Carnival on THURSDAY (6/26)

*Quick Note about Saturday's Meet against Chevy Chase Rec, this will be a real close meet.  I have scored it out to be a 10 point meet.  I would like for everyone to be at this meet cheering on the Chargers.  This is our first home Saturday meet so lets go crazy.

Again, if anyone has any questions please send me an email, murells@Hotmail.com or catch me after practice.

Thanks,

Tony

 

From: Anthony Murray <murells@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Subject: [CSC_Chargers] More CTOWN NEWS
To: CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>

While I was at practice today I thought of more information that I wanted to get out.

The coaches and I have come up with a challenge for the kids. 

IF THE KIDS HIT 90% BEST TIMES FOR THE WEEK OR GET A VICTORY ON SATURDAY, TONY WILL SHAVE HIS HEAD!!  Not the normal head shaving since I don't have much hair to begin with.  I am going to shave it DR. PHIL style!!!  That is right NO hair on the top but hair on the sides and back.  If we hit this mark then I will leave it for the rest of the season.

Again this is going to be a very close meet this coming weekend.  We need ALL Chargers there screaming and yelling.  Whether you are swimming in the meet or not.  Please be there dressed in your Army attire!!

We are also going to be graduating Tyler Carlson who is going to be leaving us for West Point.  Congrats Mongoose!! (Tyler's old nickname)

We also have several Calverton swimmers making a run at the MCSL Coaches Longcourse Meet.  This is a meet where the league takes the top 8 swimmers in each event and they swim long course meters (LCM).  (MCSL meets are swum in short course meters or SCM)  Basically it is a mid season All Star Meet where the swimmers go twice the distance.  This is the last weekend to qualify.  Calverton swimmers that are in the hunt are Michael Jolly, Rachel Glasser, Casey Stodter, Mia Gibbs, Jacqueline Bielec.  Let's really help them in the quest to make this meet.

Finally, the scratch book.  Although I really like to see everyone at the meet I do know that people have to miss for various events.  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sign the book as soon as you know you can not make a meet.  That is KEY!  I also need for you to either speak to me on deck or email me.  This is my double check so I know that you are not able to make it.  Sometimes in the craziness of summer swimming I could forget a swimmer can not be at a meet.

Again, if any questions please send me an email at murells@hotmail.com or catch me on deck after practice.

Thanks,

Tony

WEEK 3

From: Anthony Murray <murells@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Subject: [CSC_Chargers] CTown News Week 3
To: CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>

Hey Everyone,

Saturday was a really close meet.  Although we came out a little short, I was very happy with the way we swam.  30 points in a MCSL meet is very very tight.

By the way the results are looking, we should have close meets most of the season.  So we are definitely going to need everyone at the meets.

Morning practices start this week.  We will be doing Stroke Clinics, on Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday Evening this week.  Tuesday will be breaststroke.  Thursday will be butterfly, and Friday will be Starts & Turns.  These clinics are additional work.  All clinics will start at 7pm and run about 30 mins.

B Meet sign up is in the main office.  I will take it down on Wednesday after practice.

Again, if anyone has questions please email or catch me on the deck after practice.

Thanks,

TM

WEEK 2

From: Anthony Murray
Date: Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 2:29 PM
Subject: [CSC_Chargers] CTown Swim Team News WEEK 2
To: CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>


Hey Chargers,
 
Time Trials went great. We had some real good times and some real improvement.  Results will be posted online, as well as at the pool by Monday Afternoon.   They will be posted on the bulletin board down by the Swim Team Shed.
 
 
If you missed Time Trials, MONDAY or WEDNESDAY will be the make up during practice.  You must schedule with me so you can get timed.
 
There will be a slight change in the practice schedule this week.  Also, for this week I will be offering 2 turn practices.  They will run for 30 minutes on Thursday and Friday afternoon from 2:30 - 3pm in addition to regular practice.  There is no charge for the turn practices.  These practices are in addition to the work we will be doing during our regular practice time.

Monday - Regular Practice time
Tuesday - 5:15-6pm
Wednesday - Regular Practice time
Thursday - 2:30-3pm Turn Practice  5:15-6pm Practice
Friday - 2:30-3pm Turn Practice  Regular Evening Practice Time
  
 
Lets take advantage of this HOT weather and get to practice for this important week leading up to our First A Meet @ Inverness Forrest on Saturday.  REMINDER lineup will be posted on Thursday.

*NEW THIS YEAR - SATURDAY'S LINE UP WILL BE POSTED ON THE SWIM TEAM BOARD.  PLEASE INITIAL BY YOUR NAME SO THE COACHES KNOW THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THAT YOU ARE SWIMMING.  IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED BY FRIDAY 11AM, YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A PHONE CALL ABOUT SATURDAY.  IF WE CAN'T GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU, WE WILL PUT SOMEBODY ELSE IN YOUR PLACE.
 
Tony
 

WEEK 1

From: Anthony Murray
Date: Sat, May 31, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Subject: [CSC_Chargers] Ctown Swim Team News Week 1
To: CTown Chargers <csc_chargers@yahoogroups.com>


Hey Chargers,

Our first week of practice is already completed! Rachel, Adrienne and I are excited with the things we have gotten done in practice, but we have been missing many of our swimmers. Please try to get to the pool for practice at least 3 times this week. Time Trials will be on Saturday (06/07/08) and our first meet is in less than 2 weeks. This year the season gets off to a fast start, and the best way to be ready is to get in & swim!

Practices Times are as follows until school lets out:
10 & Under – 6:00-6:45pm
11 & Over – 6:45 – 7:30pm
 
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
 Monday, June 2nd – PRE TEAM practice begins – 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Friday, June 6th – After practice the team will be playing "Capture the Flag"! While the parents are setting up the bulkhead and getting the deck ready for Time Trials, the kids will be playing Capture the Flag.
 
Saturday, June 7th - Time Trials
 Swimmers Report @ 7:50am. (If you haven’t already done so, please turn in your swim team registration)
Meet should be over by 11am – If you have problems, concerns, questions please talk to me the deck after practice this week, or send me an email.


**If you miss Time Trials you MUST schedule an appointment in order for me to get your times and be eligible for WEEK 1. If I do not have your times, then you will have to wait till the first Wednesday Night meet to be eligible for a Saturday Meet.
If you have any questions, I can be reached on deck or my email is murells@hotmail.com
 Thanks,

Tony
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WEEK 0

Here is the 2008 Swim Team Registration Form . (YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO SWIM IN THE FIRST MEET).

There ia a folder to place Swim Team Registration forms.  This folder will be kept in the Office where the Scratch Book is located.  Please ask a Life Guard if you need help finding this folder.  Sign-ups will continue as needed, but please email David Clifford so he can add your child's name to the list so we know how to plan for the season.

Apparel orders will be placed twice this summer--Wed. April 30 (after sign-ups) and May 30 (after the Memorial Day meeting).
If you need a swimsuit ordered after these two dates, you will need to place the order directly with SwimPro (our apparel company).
For questions regarding apparel, please call Kari Banks at 301-890-1730 or email klbanks@hotmail.com
 
For any questions about the Swim Team and registration, please email David Clifford at david.clifford8@gmail.com

 

Please send website questions and suggestions to email2008@calverton.us

 

Last Updated: July 6, 2008