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NEWS 5/2
1. Paulo, Sharkey
and Jon will all be out of the office Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
2. If you have any pictures from the season that you would like in the banquet slide
show, please send them to Eric Severson at ericsev@comcast.net
3. The Strong Kids Campaign kids kickoff is this Thursday - for those of you who
do not know, the Strong Kids Campaign is the fund that promotes support for kids and families who could otherwise not afford
Y services including aftercare, swim lessons, camps, day care and of course swim team. The need is constantly growing and
we need as much help as we can get, both financially as well as we need people to help recruit sponsors. If you can help,
please send Jon an e-mail at jsiegel@montclairymca.org
NEWS 4/28
1. Susan McDonald
will be on the pool balcony on Tuesday, May 3rd, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to collect donations for the raffle and checks for
the Swim Team Dinner. We are still in need of donations and would appreciate your contributions!! Monetary donations
are welcome! Checks are payable to Montclair YMCA. Any questions, please contact Susan at sjmcomic@msn.com or
(973) 650-3109.
NEWS 4/27
1. Meet info for MAY
Bring the Heat, SVY LC Cup and BAC LC Meet has been posted.
2. Entries for MAY Bring the Heat has been posted.
3. Reminder that we started dryland for Junior Advanced
and Junior Prep groups.
4. Weekend practices will start this weekend 5/1.
NEWS 4/26
1. Meet Schedule for
the Spring/Summer has been posted to the meets/events page.
NEWS 4/25
1. Swim Team Dinner Invite has been linked below todays news.
click here FOR SWIM TEAM DINNER INVITE 11
NEWS 4/21
1. Practice Schedule has been posted to include weekends starting
May 1st.
NEWS 4/5
1. The coaches have talked
to some of the athletes about camp cleanup. It is a day if service to the Y. If you need community service hours or just want
to get outside and bond with some of the athletes who are going, please feel free to join in. Info Below.
click here FOR 2011 CAMP CLEAN UP FLYER
NEWS 4/5
1. Jon just got back today
and is catching up on e-mails and phone calls. Thanks for your patience.
2. SWIM TEAM DINNER, TUESDAY, MAY 10TH 6-9 PM. PLEASE RETURN YOUR FORMS WITH PAYMENT
ASAP. SEE FORM BELOW. NO FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 2ND. BASKETS! BASKETS! BASKETS! WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH
DONATIONS FOR THE DINNER. THIS IS OUR MAIN FUNDRAISER AND EVERY BIT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. CONTACT SUSAN MCDONALD
TO ARRANGE PICK UP OF DONATED ITEMS AT (973) 650-3109 OR AT SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM. MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AND MAY
BE SENT TO 176 WASHINGTON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07011. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION!
NEWS 4/5
1. Eric Severson spent all
weekend taking pictures of our swimmers in prelims and finals at the 2011 Sunkissed Invitational Jr/Sr Championship meet.
NEWS 3/31
1. Early Spring practice schedule has been added
to the practice times page. Weekends will start up again in May. We re-start 4/11
2.Tentative Meet Schdule for Long Course is as follows:
June 5 - 1 day meet
June 10-12 LC CUP - email MYMMEET ENTRIES ASAP
June 24-26 Sizzle (fast cuts)
June 29 - Montclair Y Summer Challenge 1
July 6 - 1 Day Meet
July 8-10 - Independence Day
July 13 - Montclair Y Summer Challenge 2
Championships TBA
3. SAVE THE DATE!! SWIM TEAM BANQUET - TUESDAY, MAY 10TH AT MAYFAIR FARMS,
6-9 PM. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST.
BASKETS!! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS (ie, gift cards, electronics, dvds, sports paraphernalia, etc.) FOR THE SWIM
TEAM DINNER/TRICKY TRAY!! MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! MONETARY DONATIONS MAY
BE SENT TO SUSAN MCDONALD AT 176 WASHINGTON AVE., CLIFTON, NJ 07011. CALL SUSAN AT (973) 650-3109 OR EMAIL HER
AT SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM TO ARRANGE FOR PICK UP OF DONATED ITEMS. THANKS TO THE MANY FAMILIES WHO MADE LAST YEAR'S DINNER
SUCH A SUCCESS. LET'S TRY TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S DINNER THE BEST EVER
NEWS 3/22
1. Final Charlotte entry has been posted to meet
page and below today's news.
2. Practice this friday and weekend are as follows:
Friday:
Junior Advanced: 4:00-5:30
Senior: 5:30-7:00
National: 5:30-7:30
Saturday:
Junior Advanced: 9:00-10:30
National Group Charlotte Athletes: 12:00-2:00
Sunday:
Y National Atendees: 10:00-12:00
Junior Advanced: 12:00-2:00
Senior and National Group Charlotte Athletes: 2:00-4:00
click here FOR CHARLOTTE FINAL ENTRY WITH SCRATCHES 11
NEWS 3/21
1. Reminder - tonight, Monday
3/21 will be the Charlotte meeting for all athletes. Practice for all Charlotte swimmers will be from 5:30-7:00 and meeting
will start at 7:15
2. Reminder, on Monday 3/21 National Group Practice will be 7:00-9:00
3. Psyche sheets for Charlotte have been posted below today's new and to the meet
page. Scratches are due to mymmeetentries@montclairymca.org by 12:00 Noon Tuesday, 3/22
3. Charlotte and Florida forms have been posted to the meet pages.
4. SAVE THE DATE!! SWIM TEAM BANQUET - TUESDAY, MAY 10TH AT MAYFAIR FARMS,
6-9 PM. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST.
BASKETS!! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS (ie, gift cards, electronics, dvds, sports paraphernalia, etc.) FOR THE SWIM
TEAM DINNER/TRICKY TRAY!! MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOME. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! MONETARY DONATIONS MAY
BE SENT TO SUSAN MCDONALD AT 176 WASHINGTON AVE., CLIFTON, NJ 07011. CALL SUSAN AT (973) 650-3109 OR EMAIL HER
AT SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM TO ARRANGE FOR PICK UP OF DONATED ITEMS. THANKS TO THE MANY FAMILIES WHO MADE LAST YEAR'S DINNER
SUCH A SUCCESS. LET'S TRY TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S DINNER THE BEST EVER
click here FOR CHARLOTTE PSYCHE SHEET 11
click here FOR SWIM TEAM DINNER INVITE 11
NEWS 3/16
1. Tomorrow night, Thursday the 17th, the Y is
offering a seminar from Chyten tutoring. If you are intersted, see flyer below. They offer subject and test tutoring.
2. Info for the Swim Team Lifeguard Class that we run two weekends in May has been
posted below todays news. Space is limited to 15 - front desk is handling registration. Any questions, contact Sam Hassan
at shassan@montclairymca.org
3. Thursday will be the last Prep Practice until mid April. Moving forward, the
only practices we will run are National Group, Senior Group and Junior Advanced
4. Monday 3/21 will be the Charlotte meeting for all athletes. Practice for all
Charlotte swimmers will be from 5:30-7:00 and meeting will start at 7:15
5. On Monday 3/21 National Group Practice will be 7:00-9:00
6. This weekends practice schedule - these are the only practices we are running
Friday 530-7:00 all Charlotte and Florida athletes
Saturday - NO PRACTICES
Sunday
10:00-12:00 Junior Advanced and Senior
2:00-4:00PM National
7. Meet results from all meets have been posted.
8. Meet entries for Charlotte and JO's have been posted.
click here FOR SWIM TEAM LIFEGUARD COURSE
click here FOR CHYTEN TUTORING ORIENTATION
NEWS 3/9
1. The only practices for this weekend: (3/12
& 3/13) NO SATURDAY PRACTICES and Sunday: Junior Advanced from 10am to 11:45am.
NEWS 3/8
1. Elevation Burger Night: March 14th from 5pm
to 8:30 pm to celebrate the end of the championship season and to get ready for Charlotte and Florida. All are Welcome.
2. Timing Assignments, Warm-up Schedule and Parking Map for 13/0 YMCA States
have been posted.
NEWS 3/2
1. The only practices schedule for this weekend
(3/5 & 3/6) : Saturday - Junior Advanced from 9am to 10:45am. Sunday - Junior Advanced, Senior, and National group from
7pm to 8:30pm.
2. Results for 12/U YMCA States and 9/10 Silver/Bronze have been posted.
3. Entries for 13/0 YMCA States have been posted.
NEWS 3/1
1. There will be a Parent-Swimmer Charlotte Meeting
on March 21st. Details to follow.
2. New entry for NJS 11/12 Silver/Bronze, Warm-up times and Timing Assignment have
been posted to the meets and events page.
3. Time Trial Info for 13/0 YMCA States has been posted.
NEWS 2/28
1. Friday 3/4 is the last practice for Flippers,
White, Novice, Red and Black and for all athletes who no longer have meets (Black Group Athletes who still have 13/O
Silver Bronze will swim with Senior) - Limited "ease in Spring schedule" will resume mid April
2. Beginning 3/9 Junior Advanced will have Wednesday practices added to their schedule
and Junior Prep will Mon-Thursday 530-7 in addition to their regular schedule.
3. Last Chance to get discounts on Championship Suits - info is linked below blurb.
"Please get the championship suit orders into the O’Halloran folder ASAP, but no later than Thursday,
3/3. If you qualify for a suit after NJ 13 & Over State Championships, email Amy at: amy.neigeborn@americanhospice.com, with your request. Also, note the LZR Elite Kneeskin has been reduced to $254.95."
click here FOR 2011 Championship Suit Order Form
click here FOR 2011 Championship Suit Pricing
NEWS 2/23
1. All practices for this weekend (2/26-2/27)
are cancelled except National group on Sunday from 10am to 12pm.
2. Warm-up and Timing Assignments have been posted for NJS 9/10 Silver/Bronze and
12/U YMCA States.
3. Entries for NJS 11/12 Silver/Bronze have been posted to the meets and event page.
NEWS 2/17
1. Dryland Sessions for the Junior Prep group
are finished for the season.
NEWS 2/16
1. Entries for NJS 9/10 Silver/Bronze, 12/U YMCA
States, and NEW Pirate Invite.
2. Warm-up and Start times have been posted on the meets and event page for YMCA
Silvers and Pirate Invite.
3. Possible Relays for 2011 YMCA Silvers have been posted to the meets and event
page.
NEWS 2/11
1. The practice schedule for Friday and this weekend
has been altered significantly because of the two meets.
These are the only practices we will run:
Friday:
Junior Prep, Novice and Black - 4:00-5:30
Junior Advanced, National and Senior 5:30-7:00
Saturday:
National 9:00-10:00
Junior Advanced 10:00-11:30
Junior Prep and Novice - 11:30-12:45
White and Flippers - 12:45-1:30
Red 1:30-2:30
Sunday:
Junior Advanced and Senior - 10:00-11:30
Junior Prep and Novice - 11:30-12:45
White and Flipper - 12:45-1:45
Black 1:45-2:45
Red 2:45-3:30
2. Charlotte hotel – Marriot Residence Inn - Uptown is going
to release our block tomorrow. If anyone wants to be guaranteed the team rate they need to make their reservation by
tomorrow (Wednesday 2/16).
NEWS 2/11
1. Regular Practice this weekend 2/12 and
2/13.
2. Pirate Invite entries have been posted to the meet and events page.
NEWS 2/10
1. Our silver hotel
block filled - there is another hotel with a Montclair block - info is on the meet page.
NEWS 2/9
1. Silver Entries are
posted to the meets & events page.
2. Time Trial Info for 13/0 YMCA States has
been posted.
3. Congratulations to all of you swimming in this year’s championships!
Please see the attached forms to order Speedo championship suits at a discount. Remember that only swimmers entered
in the YMCA National Meet or the Sunkissed Invitational Meet (Charlotte) are
eligible to purchase suits using this form. Please place the completed Championship
Suit Order Form, and check made payable to Metro Swim Shop, in the O’Halloran folder no later then Feb. 26.
I would appreciate an email to amy.neigeborn@americanhospice.com, notifying me you have done so If you qualify for one of the above
meets after the deadline, email me immediately and I will try to fill your order. For those not attending the above meets, Metro Swim Shop has been offering some
pretty good discounts directly from their web site, www.metroswimshop.com, you can take advantage of. For questions about sizing, please call Metro
directly at: 800-526-8788; or 908-647-8121.
click here FOR 2011 Championship Suit Order Form
click here FOR 2011 Championship Suit Pricing
NEWS 2/7
1. NJS 9/10 Silver/Bronze Info has been posted to the
meets and events page.
NEWS 2/5
1. An order form for pinneys has been linked below
todays news for those interested.
click here FOR MYM PINNEY ORDER FORM
NEWS 2/1
1. Mandatory Charlotte meeting for tonight has
been postponed so no one has to venture out in the bad weather until Tuesday 2/8, same time, same place. We will run a regular
practice schedule tonight.
2. Hotel reservations for Lancaster for Y states are due next Monday.
3. Also Balance for flights for Charlotte and Florida are due 2/17.
4. The YMCA has a delayed opening scheduled for tomorrow 2/2 - Happy Groundhog Day!
5. No Practices this Saturday 2/5
Practices this Sunday 2/6 are as follows. NO SUN NIGHT PRACTICES
10:00-11:30 National and Senior 11:30-1:00 Junior
Advanced
1:00 - 2:15 PM - Junior Prep and Novice
2:15-3:15 - Red and Black
NEWS 1/29
1. Charlotte paperwork linked below.
click here FOR Charlotte Paper Work 2011
click here FOR Charlotte Invitational Eventes
click here FOR Charlotte Jacket Order Form
NEWS 1/28
1. Regular Practice schedule
this weekend.
2. Meet Info for NJS 11/12 Silver/Bronze, NJS 13/0 Silver/Bronze, 12/U YMCA States, 13/0
YMCA States, and JO's are posted on the Meets and Events page.
3. Reminder for most meets: ALL
QUALIFYING ELIGIBLE ATHLETES WILL BE ENTERED unless you opt out by FEB 1ST 2011. Please check the meets and events page.
News 1/24
1.A
mistake was made on the last posting -the Charlotte meeting is the Charlotte sign ups - for anyone who has made it or is close
- it is a one day only thing. Forms will be out this week and should be filled out ahead of time. Team fees must be up to
date along with meet fees so bring a check book to sign up and clear up any outstanding balances. This is a required meeting.
2/1 - 530-730 on the large pool balcony.
2. SILVERS HOTEL BLOCK: Wingate by Wyndham 1000 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043,
phone 856-627-1000 Each guest will
call the hotel direct and make their own reservation (please refer to Montclair YMCA Swim Team) prior to 01/28/2011
thereafter, reservation will be taken on a space available basis only. the rate will be $84.00 p/night (Feb 18 & Feb 19),
Room type: King Standard or Queen Double not smoking / Free Breakfast
News 1/21
1.There
are no practices this Saturday because of the home meets.
2. There is a mandatory meeting for all athletes attending Charlotte on 2/1 from 530-730pm
on the large pool balcony.
News 1/19
1.There
is a championship meet document linked below to help some of the families navaigate the championship season.
2. Due Dates for all Championship Meets have been posted.
click here FOR HELP NAVIGATING THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON
News 1/18
1. Meet results have
been posted. Both Cerave, and the SCY meets (Winterfest, Tri-meets I) have been included in the top times.
2. You have until Thursday 1/20 to sign up for the next round of Tri-Meets.
News 1/14
1. Some meet information for Sunkissed meet has been
posted.
News 1/13
1. Meet info for Groundhog meet and Pirate Invite has
been added to the meet grid.
News 1/10
1. 8&under Meet champs has been posted.
This meet is autoenter and is highly recommended to all swimmers who are or were under the age of 8 years old on December
1st 2010. If not attending you must email MymMeetEntries@montclairymca.org by 1/21.
News 1/7
1. Regular Practice schedule this weekend.
2. Info for Tri-Meets has been posted to the Meets & Event Page. These meets are NOT auto-enter.
News 1/3
1. Cereve meet info and entry has been posted. If you are a high level JO swimmer, chances
are good you were entered back in November.
2. Happy New Year - the staff would like to wish all our families a happy and healthy new
year!
3. Maryland Winterfest info has been updated on their website. Link to theirs is on our
meet page.
News 12/27
1. YMCA is closed 12/27 - NO Practices tonight!!!
News 12/26.2
1. Practices tonight have been cancelled!
2. In order to maitain your stamina please do some sit ups or pushups and/or get on
your parents' treadmill or stationary bike.
News 12/26
1. Please check back to find
out about tonight's practice. We will make a call late in the afternoon.
2. Practices up to 3:30 are as scheduled...If you feel the roads are unsafe to drive,
do not make the trip to the Y.
News 12/17
1. Practice schedule for January has been posted. There are some changes to get the youngest dolphins in and our earlier
on Tuesday and Thursdays.
2. Holiday Schedule is as follows. No dryland until announced:
12/18 - No Practices
12/19 - No Practices
12/20 - Regular plus Elevation Burger Night
12/21 - Flipper and White from 530-630 - No Black or Red - All others regular schedule
12/22 - Regular
12/23 - Red 5:30-6:40, Flipper 5:30-6:05, White 6:05-6:40 - all others regular schedule
12/24 - No Practice
12/25 - No Practice
12/26 - Regular
12/27 - Regular
12/28 - Flipper and White from 530-630 - No Black or Red - All others regular schedule
12/29 - Regular
12/30 - Red 5:30-6:40, Flipper 5:30-6:05, White 6:05-6:40 - all others regular schedule
12/31 - No Practices
1/1 - No Practices
1/2 - Regular Schedule
1/3 - NEW PRACTICE SCHEDULE AS POSTED
News 12/14
1. The team merchandise
is in! If you ordered clothing or a backpack, pick up dates are Wed. 12/15 and Thurs. 12/16, from 5-7PM on the balcony.
If you are unable to come either of these dates, please contact Alexandra Lopez by email, aloplop@hotmail.com, to arrange for pick up.
2. Regular practice schedule Friday the 17th - No practices Saturday the
18th or Sunday the 19th.
3. Reminder for reservation deadlines
coming up
12/15 - MD Winterfest team hotel reservation (email or reservation form)
12/27 - request for seats on Charlotte team flight (reservation form +
deposit or full payment)
12/27 - request for seats on Florida team flight (reservation form + deposit
or full payment)
News 12/9.2
1. Linked below are Holiday Classic start times for sessions - dig deeper for warm up times.
click here FOR SESSION WARM UP START (SCROLL TO PAGE 3 TO SEE THE SESSION'S WARM UP TIMES)
News 12/9
1. Practices for this weekend are as follows:
Friday - Regular Schedule
Saturday - No Practices
Sunday - Junior Advanced and Senior 10-11:30
Prep and Novice - 11:30-12:30
White and Flipper - 12:30-1:15
Black and Red - 1:15-2:15
2. On 12/20 between the hours of 5 and 9 is our last Montclair YMCA
Dolphins night of the year at Elevation Burger in Montclair to unwind from the two weekends of big meets and get in the holiday
mood. If you are not doing anything for dinner on that night feel free to eat there. It's healthier then most places and it
supports the team.
News 12/7.2
1. Meet information for Winterfest Maryland has been posted. Entry is DUE
12/15 - this meet is NOT AUTOENTER.
News 12/7
1. Meet results from this past weekend have been posted.
2. With the big meets coming up the next two weekends, there will be NO Dryland Sessions or Tuesday/Thursday
Morning Practices until further notice.
3. Final Holiday Classic entry has been posted to the meet page. Strong Kids Meet entry has also been
posted.
4.Reminder for reservation deadlines coming up
12/15 - MD Winterfest team hotel reservation (email or reservation form)
12/27 - request for seats on Charlotte team flight (reservation form + deposit or full payment)
12/27 - request for seats on Florida team flight (reservation form + deposit or full payment)
News 12/3
1. JON made a mistake on the practice schedule for Sunday this weekend
- we have two times listed for Junior Advanced.
Practices for this weekend are as follows:
Saturday - no practies
Sunday - No White or Flippers
10:00-11:30 Junior Prep
12:45-1:45 Red
1:45-3:00 Black
Sunday night - Regular 7-830 Schedule
News 11/29
1. Practices for this weekend are as follows:
Saturday - no practies
Sunday - No White or Flippers
10:00-11:30 Junior Prep
11:30-12:45 Junior Advanced
12:45-1:45 Red
1:45-3:00 Black
Sunday night - Regular 7-830 Schedule
2. Please do NOT open doors at the Y to let people in. We have security concerns about that. There
are kids letting kids into the side doors by the lower desk. This is NOT allowed.
3. Please be in the habit of checking family files on the large pool balcony. Everyone in our programs
should have one. If you do not, please e-mail Jon.
4. If you missed the suit sale, we have some extras:
3 male 30 jammers at $36
1 Female 26 at $50
2 Female 28 at $50
2 Female 30 at $50
1 Female 32 at $50
Contact Jon if you would like on of these. Checks would be make out to Montclair YMCA.
5. Meet results from last weekend meet is posted.
News 11/29
1. First Frost 9/U meet entry has been posted.
2. ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU TO ALL THE FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATED
IN THE DISCOUNT BOOKLETS FUNDRAISER. PLEASE CHECK YOUR FAMILY FOLDERS AND TRY TO SELL AS MANY DISCOUNT BOOKLETS AS YOU
CAN. THE DEADLINE TO TURN IN ANY UNSOLD BOOKLETS IS NOVEMBER 30TH. SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UNSOLD BOOKLETS
ARE RETURNED TO MY FAMILY FOLDER AT THE EARLIEST. SINCE THIS FUNDRAISER WAS NOT AS SUCCESSFUL AS WE HOPED IT WOULD BE,
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE SWIM TEAM. MAKE OUT YOUR CHECKS TO MONTCLAIR YMCA AND MAIL IT TO IONA
SANTA CRUZ, 23 GLENVIEW DRIVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO E-MAIL ME
AT FINNCRUZ@VERIZON.NET. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
News
11/22
1. Happy Thanksgiving To All! Hope you had a great day. The large pool
had some problems this morning but is back on line and will be fine for practices today.
2. All e-mail addresses that are @montclairymca.org have been having some issues - should be back
on line soon, but if we bounced an e-mail back to you, we will not get it when it gets fixed.
3. Next week - Wednesday night is Swim Team night for the Strong Kids Call A Thon - we will need between
16 and 30 volunteers for that event. It was fun the past few years. If you can not make Wednesday night - you can go another
night as well and like in years past, some kids and adults went more then 1 day. It runs 5:30-8:30 at the family center. Please
let us know if you are going so we don't have too many show up.
News
11/22
1. Meet results from this past weekend have been posted.
2. Reminder - day of meet issues or general questions, please e-mail swimteam@montclairymca.org If you send them to Jon, he is just forwarding them there anyway.
News
11/22
1. Happy Thanksgiving - We have no practices Thursday because of the Holiday
or Saturday because of the meet, but Friday and Sunday schedule are regular.
2. The Y is holding its annual Strong Kids phone a thon the week of 11/30. Any kids, parents or volunteers
can get involved. More info to follow. Tomorrow night is the Thank a Thon - if anyone wants to get involved thanking people
for their Strong Kids Support, please be at the Family Center at 530pm. For those not familliar with the Strong Kids Campaign,
it is the Montclair YMCA's Annual Campaign to provide support for those who can not afford YMCA Services in our community.
3. Reminder to get us event choices for the Thanksgiving Trials meet this Saturday. No one will be
entered unless they tell us they are coming.
4. The dealine to sign up for the Montclair Y hosted officials course is coming up. Please sign up
if you are planning to become an official. Space is limited.
News 11/18
1. THANK
YOU TO THE FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE FUNDRAISER AND HAVE MAILED IN YOUR CHECKS. FOR THE ONES WHO HAVEN'T YET
DONE SO, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE TO DO SO IS NOVEMBER 30TH. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SELL YOUR DISCOUNT BOOKLETS.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DO SO, KINDLY DROP OFF THE PACKET WITH THE FUNDRAISER INFO AND THE LEFT OVER BOOKLETS IN MY FAMILY
FOLDER SO THAT I CAN RE-DISTRIBUTE TO THE FAMILIES WHO DID NOT GET THEM AT ALL. IF 'SELLING STUFF'
IS NOT FOR YOU, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND IN A DONATION TOWARDS THE FUNDRAISER. PLEASE MAKE OUT YOUR CHECKS TO
MONTCLAIR YMCA AND MAIL IT TO IONA SANTA CRUZ, 23 GLENVIEW DRIVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AT FINNCRUZ@vVERIZON.NET. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT - COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
News 11/16
1. Charlotte and Florida flight reservation forms have been posted.
2. Info about the Thanksgiving Trials at HOME have been posted. This is open to all athletes aged
8/Older, but is NOT Autoenter. You have to pick events. Please talk to your coaches before doing so.
click here FOR RESERVATION FORMS FOR CHARLOTTE TEAM FLIGHT
click here FOR RESERVATION FORM FOR SC NATIONAL FLIGHTS
News 11/16
1. Results from meets from the weekend of 11/6 and The Great Turkey have
been posted.
2. Clothing Order forms have been linked below.
The Holiday DolphinWear sale, including the ever popular Montclair Dolphin backpack, will be held this
week. Come see us on the balcony Wed., 11/17, 5-7 and Friday, 11/19, 5-7, where clothing samples will be available.
Orders will be taken at that time, or can be placed in the O’Halloran Family Folder, through Sunday, 11/21. Because
we want to have the merchandise back before Christmas, (sorry can’t get orders in for Hanukah), we will be unable to
take any late orders. Please see attached order form. Please make all checks payable to Montclair YMCA.
3. Some photos of the Girls A and Boys A teams meets have been linked.
4. There is a flyer about the swim for food challenge at the Girls meet
at RVCC this weekend agains Raritan Valley.
5. We have attached directions on how to make payments for program fees online for those who would
find it easier.
click here FOR ONLINE PROGRAM FEE PAYMENT OPTION
click here SWIM FOR FOOD FLYER
click here FOR TEAM CLOTHING ORDER FORM 10-11
News 11/11
1. Charlotte Cuts have
been posted.
2. We have to cancel all practices this weekend. Sorry for the late notice. Friday
will be a regular schedule, but no Saturday or Sunday practices.
News 11/10
News 11/ 9
1. Updated meet info
and timing assignments for Great Turkey as been added to the Meets and Events Page.
2. Practice Schedule for this weekend:
Saturday 11/13 and Sunday 11/24 - due
to Great Turkey there will be NO practices
News 11/2
1. Directions
to the Connection in Summit for the HOME team for the meet this Sunday can be found here.
2. A note regarding the Entertainment Fundraiser. Please put back the entire
packet whether they sold one or two back into the Santa Cruz Family File. She needs the whole packet in order to
be able to re-distribute to the families who did not get it.
News 11/2.5
1. Girls A and
Boys A meets are at County College or Morris this Saturday - directions are here Click here: County College of Morris :: Maps & Directions
They are asking that they park in lots 7 or 9
2. Because there are 4 dual meets this Saturday we will have no practices
on Saturday 11/6 - all practices will run as scheduled on Sunday.
3. For the girls meet on 11/20 at RVCC we have been challenged in a food
drive.
"I would like to officially challenge your team in "Swim for Food" on Saturday,
November 20th. Both teams will bring canned foods to the meet to see which can bring the most. The food will then be donated
to a local food pantry. For more info check out http://swimforfood.org/ "
News 11/2
1. First
Frost meet info has been posted to the meet grid - all 9/U's will be autoetered on 11/22 - let us know if you can not
attend.
2. Directions page as been updated.
NEWS 11/01
1. Dual meet results have been posted on Meets and Events page. Click on Meet results
to display our swimmers times as well as Top Team times.
NEWS 10/29.2
1. If
you have not picked up your team suit, please contact Amy Neigeborn by email @ amy.neigeborn@americanhospice.com. Please indicate the next meet you will be attending and I will arrange to have the suits delivered to
the meet. Also, I will be submitting one more suit order. If you didn’t order a suit, or wish to order another,
please email Amy by November 1. I will take your order by email and arrange to get the payment from you.
2.
Thank you to the families who picked up their fundraiser packet at the Red and Black meet. We ran out of packets
and therefore was not able to give every family a packet. However, please check your family folder to see if you have
a packet in there. For those of you who do have the packet and have managed to sell your discount coupon booklets, please
make out your check to Montclair YMCA and mail it to me - Iona Santa Cruz, 23 Glenview Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052.
If you are not going to be able to sell your discount coupon booklets, kindly return them to my family folder so that I can
distribute them to the families I was not able to give a fundraising packet to. If you have any questions, please feel
free to e-mail me at finncruz@verizon.net.
NEWS 10/29
1. Calling all new officials! A new Level I and re-cert class has
been added to the schedule if you are interested - 12/5 at Montclair YMCA from 8 to 12pm. Please contact Judy Sharkey
at jmsharkey@aol.com
2. Reminder about Practices this weekend:
Saturday: Only Junior Advanced from 9 to 10:45 am and all other practices
are canceled due to swim meets.
Sunday: National and Senior Group from 10 to 11:30 am
Junior
Advanced and Junior Prep from 11:30 to 1 pm.
All other groups are off. ENJOY HALLOWEEN!!!
NEWS 10/26
1. MEETS start this weekend
- check the meets and events page - then click the dual meets and scroll down if you have not found your dual meet team yet.
3. You are expected to stay for the whole dual meet for the
final cheer regarless of whether or not you are in a relay. You are expected to act as a relay alternate (stay dressed and
ready to swim) until the meet is over. You are expected to let us know by the wednesday before the meet if you are going to
be late or need to leave early. Parents are expected to be prepared to help at every meet if need be. You are expected to
swim in all races you are assigned to by the coaching staff. You are expected to figure out where the meet is and whether
or not you have a family function well before the saturday morning of the meet. Also, for all meets parents are not
allowed on the deck or in the swimming section. The only exception is parents
who are timing or officiating. This is a standard regulation for all swim
meets, and breaking this regulation can lead to removal of the swimmer and parent from the meet and/or fines.
4. The process of choosing Dual Teams is always a
challenging task for the coaching staff. However, we want you to understand, as well as the swimmers that dual meet teams
are about giving swimmers the opportunity to compete and show their individual performaces, more so than a status.
5. The meet and event page has been updated.
6. Some meet cuts have been posted to our time standards page.
Also, Sharkey made a Time Standard Grid that is linked below.
7. Entries for Holiday Classic and Great Turkey Meet have
been added to the meet page and linked below.
8. State Hotel Rooms and Maryland Winterfest Rooms info
is linked below today's news and the flyers and forms page.
9. Practice Schedule for this weekend have changed.
Saturday - Only Junior Advanced from 9 to 10:45, all other
practices are canceled due to the dual meets.
Sunday- National group and senior group from 10 to 11:30
Junior
Advanced and Junior Prep from 11:30 to 1
Everyone else is off ENJOY HALLOWEEN!!!
click here FOR YMCA States Lancaster Hotel Room 2011
click here For Maryland Winterfest Hotel Reservation Form 2011
click here For Holiday Classic Entry 2010
click here For Great Turkey Entry 2010
click here For Sharkey's Time Standard Grid
News 10/25
News 10/24
1. Dual Meet Teams have been posted to the dual meets page off the meet grid.
2. Reminder that Jon will be away from the 25th through November 2nd.
3. Family Files are finished. They are in the file cabinet on the pool
balcony. If you do not have one or your name it spelled wrong please check with Faith Mazur at fmazur@montclairymca.org
4. If you are new to the team and did not get your new team cap, it should
be in your file folder.
5. Please look out for entertainment fundraiser info this week if you did not pick it at the red black
meet.
6. We have linked a mid session survey beneath todays news. Please fill it out and leave it for
Jon at the front desk.
7. Red Black Meet results have been posted to the meets and events results page. They have been posted two different ways. The one with DQ codes is a full meet result with scoring. The bottm one is easy
to read results so check that first and then check your DQ's if any and talk to a coach about them.
click here SWIM TEAM EVALUATION FORM
News 10/22.2
1. Dual meet schedule has been updated to include start times for some
of the meets. Also the HOME team has a meet added on 11/7
News 10/22
1. Team bathing suits are in. You can pick them up on the large pool balcony
between 12:00 and 1:00 PM on 10/23 so you have them for the red black meet or on Monday 10/25 between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.
2. If you want personalized caps a form is posted below. Personalized caps
are the TEAM CAP with your last name or nickname on it. Orders are due 11/1. Please read all instructions.
3. The Red Black Meet launches our Entertainment Fundrasier. We have had
team flyers made and stuffed in envelopes so each kid can take three of them. They sell for $20 a piece. Flyer is linked below.
click here FOR PERSONALIZED CAP ORDER FORM 10
click here ENTERTAINMENT FUNDRAISER FLYER 10
News 10/21
1. If you are over 13 and have swam on the Dolphins before, we are asking
you work the meet. No worries about the team listing on the redblack meet page. They are least years team assignments.
3. Health forms, code of couduct and the younger athletes goal form has
been posted to the flyers and forms page of the website.
News 10/20
1. There are no practices for any group this Saturday - all athletes are
expected to be at Red Black meet. Normal schedule for Sunday
2. If you CAN NOT go to the Great Turkey Meet, you need to let us know
by Friday the 22nd at 12:00
News 10/18
1. Red and Black teams have been posted for the meet this weekend.
2. Important Items This Week:
Monday 10/18 - Dryland and Morning Practices (for high school aged athletes only) begins today. In
Regards to AM practices until firther notice, you MUST notify a coach in person, cell phone or text if you are going by 7PM
the night before it is supposed to happen. We will man the practice if 1 kid is going to be there, but we will not send a
coach if no one is planning on going.
Wednesday 10/20 - Full Parent Meeting at Glenfield School in Montclair
in the Auditorium - This starts at 7:00and will run till about 8:00 Click Here For Directions WE ARE ASKED TO USE THE ENTRANCE MARKED MEDIA CENTER BY THE CIRCLE AND
WE ARE BEING ASKED TO USE THE PARKING LOT UNDER THE BULIDING. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
Saturday 10/23 - Red Black Meet for all athletes. All athletes under the age of 12 should be racing along with all new athletes over the age of 13. All returning
athletes are asked to come help run the meet as timers, timing system operators, marshalls or runners. We will need a minimum
of 25 athlete volunteers to make this a success.
Sunday 10/24 - Dual Meet Teams will be posted. All athletes will be placed on one of 5 dual meet times,
either Girls A, Girls B, Boys A, Boys B or HOME. This will be posted by the end of the day.
3. Monday 10/25-Tuesday 11/2 - Jon will be out of the office. Please contact Paulo in my absence.
4. We are going to a new communication system regarding e-mails. If you have a general question please
send it to swimteam@montclairymca.org , If you are responding to a meet entry please respond to mymmeetentries@montclairymca.org , if you need a specific coach, please contact them from the coaches page on the team website.
NEWS 10/14
1. Meet Info for Red/Black Meet, Great Turkey and Strong Kids
Invite has been posted to the Meets and Events Page.
2. Below is a link to the Dryland Schedule for Junior Prep,
Junior Advanced and National group. Dryland will start the week of October 18th.
click here FOR DRYLAND SCHEDULE
News 10/12
1. There will be a full parent meeting on Wednesday 10/20 at Glenfield
School in Montclair - more info will follow.
2. A tentative dual meet schedule has been posted. Obviously there will
be some changes. The Home and Away factor is a little our of balance this year, but we have to deal with it as best we can.
Of course no one knows what team they are on yet, and will not until the Red Black meet concludes, but it's a guide.
3. Red Black Meet Warm Up is at 1:00 - reminder, all 12/U's and new
13/O's will race this meet - we would like all the other kids who can to volunteer.
News 10/5
1. A team e-mail was sent out. If you did not recieve it, you can view
it below.
click here FOR TEAM E-MAIL SENT 10/7/10
NEWS 10/4
1. Reminder: Wednesday
10/6 between the hours of 5 and 9 is Montclair YMCA Dolphins night at Elevation Burger in Montclair. We have entered
a sponsorship agreement with them. If you are not doing anything for dinner on that night feel free to eat there. It's healthier
then most places and it supports the team.
2. Oct. 9/10 - We will run regular weekend practices schedule.
News 9/28
Important dates the next few weeks. This was also sent as an email, so if you didn't receive this please email Jon Siegel.
Thanks
September:
9/28 - YMCA Annual Meeting at the Family Center on Glen Ridge Avenue
9/30 - New Parent Meeting for new athletes on the team
9/30 - Make Up Team Bathing Suit Fitting from 6 to 8 pm
9/30 - First Payment is DUE in order to be put on a roster
and registered for USA Swimming
October
10/2 and 3 - Weekend practices begin for all groups
10/6 - Welcome Back Night at Elevation Burger on Bloomfield Ave in Montclair - 6-9PM
Week of 10/18 - Full Parents Meeting - date and time TBA
10/23 - Red Black Meet for all athletes (changed from original date)
10/25 - Dual Meet Teams will be posted
10/30 First Dual Meets
We do need officials - listed below is the schedule
for officials to get trained.
click here for NJ YMCA Swim League Official Clinics
NEWS 9/21
1. REMINDER there are group meetings for Junior Advanced, National and Senior Groups – on
Thursday 9/23 – all swimmers will meet on large pool balcony after practice except senior group will be at 6:45.
2. New Parents meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 30th in the Holm Room at the Y - all new parents should
attend.
5:30 to 6:30 is White/Flipper Parents
6:30 to 7:30 is Red/Novice Parents
7:30 to 8:30 is all other new parents
3. REMINDER Monday, Sept. 27th from 6-8 PM. Metro Swim Shop will take
orders for team suits and have practice suits/equipment for sale.
Thurdsay, Sept. 30th 6-8 PM MAKE UP DATE for suit orders
only (no merchandise for sale)
All athletes need goggles - all Flipper and above athletes
should have swim fins - all junior advanced, National, and Senior athletes should have paddles and fins
See order form below!
4. NO Saturday Practice 9/25
Sunday Practice 9/26
Junior Advanced, Senior, and National 7 to 8:30
pm
click here for Montclair Y Metro Swim Shop Order Form 10-11
News 9/17
1. Practice schedule has been reformulated and will go in effect immediately. We had some snags in the new pool schedule
that we had to work out.
2. Payment form has been linked below todays news.
3. Reminder - if you are NOT on the e-mail list yet and would like to be, please e-mail Jon at jpsiegelnj@aol.com - WE DO NOT ADD ANYONE TO THE TEAM E-MAIL LIST WHO DOES NOT REQUEST TO BE ON THE LIST
4. We are sending out a snail mailing this week which all families should receive by Wednesday - one of the forms is
an important date sheet which is linked below today's news.
5. We will be working on a meet schedule over the next few days - please feel free to preview it even though it
is a mess right now. Of course it is still tentative.
click here FOR IMPORTANT DATES 2010-2011
click here SWIM TEAM PAYMENT INFO 2010-2011
News 9/11
1. Tryout results have been posted to the tryout page. It is very important that once you have been placed that you check
this website at least 2 times a week or more through November if you want to know what is going on and so you dont miss things.
2. Practice according to the practice times page of the website will begin on 9/20. Registration will open on 9/15. You
will need a Y membership and have begun a payment plan before your first practice.
3. Practice for Junior Advanced, National Group and Senior Groups will begin Monday the 13th and run Monday through Friday
- no weekend practices.
News 9/10
1. Tentative Practice schedule has been posted. New groups have been added and some groups have been subtracted. Because
groups will not be posted until tryouts are complete for returning swimmers, the National group will be most of the athletes
who trained at west orange this summer, Senior group will be most of the high school aged athletes who trained at Beach Club
or didn't train this summer, Junior advanced will be most of the junior athlthes at the top end of the group who trained this
summer, Junior prep will be the high end prep kids and the remaining Junior kids from last winter, Novice is similar to last
year, Flippers is the new intro group, white is a more entry level 8/U group, Red is a good portion of 9-11 year olds, Black
are mostly 12 and older athletes and Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius are pretty much the same as they were last year.
News 8/18
1. We look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts. Please arrive early so we can make sure we get started on time. One
important note. New rules to enhance pool cleanliness have been adpoted here at the YMCA and all swimmers in our pools should
be wearing bathing caps at all times. Caps are available for purchase at the front desk at the Y. They have latex, silicon
and cloth available.
2. All 13/O athletes returning to the team DO NOT need to try out but we would like you to come volunteer at at least
1, but preferably two of the tryout sessions. Please e-mail Jon which days you can come.
3. A note about the fall/winter schedule and very exciting news. After literally years of trying to figure
out how to do this and satisfy all groups needs, we have re-done much of the pool schedule for many reasons but from our perspective
to move the youngest kids on the team into the warmer pool most of the time and some of the more advanced athletes
into the colder pool. This has been a jigsaw puzzle and it is not finalized as of yet, but most of the teams groupings will
be new and different with some recycled names (we will be taking group name suggestions) The coaching staff is very excited
about this because it will create opportunities to do more developing the team for the present and the future.
Monday through Thursday, most athletes practices will begin no earlier then 5:30 and will end by 7:30 however some of
the high school athletes practices will end at 9:15. The exception is some of the more developed 11-14 year olds (previously
the two fastest lanes in the Junior group) who's practice times will begin at 4:00 in the large pool.
Fridays will be similar to what it has been and weekends we will have the ability to offer more practice times which
will be able to run even on Saturdays when we have dual meets.
We will do our best to get a more detailed schedule out in the next week or so, but as always until we finish tryouts
groups will be up in the air so athletes will not know where they fit in until then. We just wanted to give everyone's personal schedule a
heads up.
News 8/4.2
1. Tryout info has been posted - more info to come over the next few days. Check back before you come to tryouts.
News 08/04
1. Practices at Montclair Beach Club will be canceled on 08/05, since
all Zones swimmers will be having a Zone practice. Practices will resume on Friday Aug. 6th.
2. Last day of practice will be on Aug. 10th.
3. Please check the website periodically as we will updated frequently with some information regarding tryouts.
News 08/02
1. LC YMCA Nationals results are posted.
2. JO's results and Top LC times are posted.
3. Congratulations to all national swimmers and JO's swimmers. Many best times achieved at this
competitions.
4. Practices are still going on at the Montclair Beach Club...Keep checking the website for last day of practice.
5. As you get prepared for your deserved break, please exercise regularly. We recommend any type of
exercise other than swimming.
News 7/28
1. JO's warm-up and timing assignments are posted.
2. Please be on time and avoid having your child exposed to the sun during this weekend, before or after each
of the sessions...also nutrious and healthy meals are very important as well as lots of rest. This is the most important
meet of the Summer season, so let's treat it as such.
3. Once again all Summer town meets are not recommended!
4. Yesterday, at the YMCA nationals, Stephanie Ferrell competed in the final heat and earned a respectable
5th place in the 50 Breast, and with very little time to rest she swam the 200 IM and finished 5th place over all.
5. Today, during the preliminary heats, Montclair swimmers continue to reach many personal best times.
Today, the stars were Matt Navata, and once again Stephanie Ferrell. Matt at finals, finished 4th place in the
200 Breast, reaching a personal best and breaking his own team record. Steph finished 8th place in the 200 Breast and
only a few 10ths away from her own team record.
News 7/27
1. Congratulations to Stephanie
Ferrell for qualifying for finals in the 50 Breast (4th) and 200IM (5th) at Y Nationals. If you are interested in watching
the meet, it will be broadcast on www.swimnetwork.com
2. Dennis Hall-App had a best time in the 100 Back with a time of 1:04.20,
Jan Yburan also best time in the same event with 1:06.40, Tommy Wolinsky had an excellent swim in the 400 Free with a time
of 4:22.65, Sara Melnik had a best time in her best event (50 Breast with time of 37.47), as well as Nora O'Leary, Lindsey Wu, and Maggie Regan. Nitay Caspi dropped two seconds off his personal
best in the 50 Breast, and Liam Tully swam a best time as well. Katie Cullinan had an excellent swim in the 50 Free,
and consequently her best time. Tommy again with a personal best in the 50 Free as well as Jan. Congratualtions to our
4 swimmers in the 200 medley relay, Dennis, Matt, Andrew, and Tommy broke our team record previously set in 2005 at the same
meet.
News 7/26
1. JO entries have been ammended to reflect the new cuts obtained this weekend.
2. 13 and over results have been posted in the Meets & Events page as well as Top LC Times.
3. Congrats to all our YMCA national qualifiers. They will be competing from Tuesday until Friday at
the University of Maryland.
News 7/20
1. JO's meet info and entries
have been posted
2. 13&over Silver meet parent timing assignments have been posted. Please email Paulo ( pmadeira@montclairymca.org) if not attending.
3. 12&under meet results have also been posted, as well as best LC times.
4. During these next 2 weeks we highly encourage anyone attending championship meets, that they
should not participate in any of their Town Swim Team meets. Also, please avoid sun exposure and allow plenty of
time to rest!
News 7/15
1. Info for 12/U Silver Bronze and 13/O Silver Champs have been posted.
News 7/12
1. Awesome job at the Ocean Mile guys. Thanks to everyone who made it fun and thanks to the Cullinans for hosting us
all. It was a great event.
2. Hamiton Meet info has been posted for tomorrow. Assuming you all found it on their site already.
News 7/7
1. Awesome job last night at the MYM Challenge. Thanks to all volunteers who helped, all swimmers who swam
and all teams who attended. It was a great success. Results have been posted to the meet results page.
2. If you are going to the ocean mile this Sunday and did not let Jon or the Cullinans know if you are going to breaskfast
please do ASAP.
3. For July Jubilee, we are only attending Saturday - Sunday was FULL. Please consider attending the ocean mile if you
want to race that day, but make sure when you register day of you tell them you are part of the Montclair Dolphins Swim Team.
Warm Up, Start Times and Timing Assignments have been posted to the meet page.
News 7/2
1. July Jubilee Entry has been posted.
News 7/1
1. Reminder there are NO weekend practices unless annouced for the summer.
2. There is practice on 7/5 at both pools.
3. There is NO practice on Wedneday night from 7-9pm at the Y on 7/7
4. We still need timers for the meet we are running next Wednesday - if your athlete is swimming, plan to work.
5. There is a madatory national team practice on 7/15 to sign the national entry at West Orange Pool.
6. Thanks for all the people who helped with the Dolphins push for the strong kids campaign either with your time or
donations. 125 kids were able to attend camp this week because of your help. See photo below today's news.
7. There is a swim camp at Seton Hall run by the University which is hosted by Seton Hall Aquatic Club in August which fits well into a swimmers schedule. I know many kids were looking for an opportunity which didn't interfere
with your summer training and here is is. Please look at their website if interested.
News 6/23
1. 2009-2010 Banquet Slide Show has been linked on the Pictures page of this site.
2. Charlotte Team Photo has been added to this site below and on the Pictures page of this site.
3. MYM Summer Challenge Entry has been posted to the meet page. We still need some volunteers.
4. One of the hardest volunteer jobs for this team is coordinating the timing assignments for meets. Iona Sana Cruz has
taken on this challenge for the team, but she is having a very tough time with it. If you get an e-mail from here about a
timing assignment and you can not fufil it please let her know immediately or find your own replacement.
5. We ARE offering Micro, Mini and Little Dolphins this summer as well as Stroke of Genius for those who it is appropriate
for. Some of the younger athletes might opt not to do it because it is early AM and the pool tends to be chilly. Call Jon
or ask your deck coach about it. There will also be Barraccuda Club this summer on Saturdays at the Y from 1-2 PM for those
who want to keep swimming and do not do the morning schedule.
6. This is the last week for Spring Schedule. Sunday will be the last practices on our regular schedule - Monday we move
into the new Summer schedule.
News 6/21
1. Summer Solstice Results are linked on the meet results page
2. Our Summer Program Overview has been liked below today's news and is on the practice times page.
3. This is the last week of practices at the YMCA - all summer practices except double workouts will be in the morning
at the Beach Club - See Summer Overview for details.
click here FOR SUMMER PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2010
News 6/18
1. Summer Solstice Warm Up Times are linked below today's news and on the meet page.
click here FOR SUMMER SOLSTICE WARM UP TIMES 2010
News 6/11
1. National Team Page has been updated to include names of all the swimmers from 2005 through present.
2. LC Cup result have been posted with split extraction. Please check your official split times to make sure they are
accurate.
News 6/10
1. We added the link "Swimmer Showcase" to the links page for college recruiting.
2. We are starting to develop the page for Long Course Nationals and rooms are going to go fast. If you have qualified
already, get your requests in.
3. Results from LC Cup this weekend have been posted. There were a lot of great swims and hats off to the athletes who
were there after 10:00 PM who swam their hearts out.
4. Please check meet entry for Summer Solstice this coming weekend and let us know what your plans are.
News 6/9
1. There is no Sunday night practice this week.
News 6/8
1. Much new information regarding LC CUP this weekend has been posted. Please check out the meet page.
2. Info about the Avon Ocean Mile has been posted. Flyer is linked below today's news. Hand in the form to Jon, Sharkey
or Paulo by 7/1 so we can do a team entry. There will be a post swim breakfast at the Cullinans home in Sea Girt (about 5
miles from the finish) following the event. More info to follow.
3. The MYM Challenge long course meet on 7/7 is shaping up. The meet is full so we will be busy. So far we have a Meet
Director, 3 Referees (we will need more officials), 1 person handling hospitality (who will need at least one assistant),
And someone to head up Marshalls. We will need two more Marshalls, at least 18 timers to work about 1.5 hours each and at
least 3 poeple at the door to collect entrance fees. If you can help please send either Jon or Kathleen Burnett an e-mail
to let us know.
click here FOR AVON OCEAN MILE 2010
News 6/3
1. Please check the e-mailed or posted entry for the LC Cup at Princeton the weekend of the 11th - this meet was autoenter
and we put just about everyone in the meet we thought it was appropriate for. Please check this list and see if you were entered
and let us know if you CAN NOT go - We would like to do scratches ahead of time because the meet is pretty crowded.
2. We still need 2 volunteers for the Montclair run on Sunday from 8-11 - we are running the water station.
Any kid can do it over 10 or so. If you need community service hours please let me know.
3. We still need 12 volunteers for the Montclair Strong Kids Call A thon next Wednesday the 9th from 5-9 at the
family center. Any kid can do it over 10 or so. If you need community service hours please let us know.
News 5/27
1. We confised some people with the practice schedule.
Practices this weekend are as follows
Saturday 9-11:15 Seniors
Sunday 10-11:15 Prep/Junior/Stroke of Genius
Sunday 11:15-12 Intro/Novice/Mini, Micro and Little Dolphins
There is no Sunday Night Practice and there are No Monday Practices for anyone. Happy Holiday!
News 5/26
1. National Pictures and Results have been updated. If anyone has a good team photo from Charlotte please get it to Jon
so we can put it on the main page of the website.
2. Meet info and entries for MYM Summer Challenge, SVY Long Course Cup, Summer Solstice and BAC Wednesday Summer LC Meet
have been posted. We need to know about scratches ASAP - please look thorough all entries and let us know.
3. Practices this weekend are as follows
Saturday 9-11:15 Seniors
Sunday 10-11:15 Prep/Junior/Stroke of Genius
Sunday 11:15-12 Intro/Novice/Mini, Micro and Little Dolphins
There is no Sunday Night Practice and No Monday Practices for anyone. Happy Holiday!
News 5/19
1. Next week is Strong Kids Restaurant Week. If you or your family is planning on going out to eat (or buy wine) May
24th through May 28th , there is a flyer linked below today's news. It all works very similar to our Elevation Burger
night. Every day has a different offering. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign gets proceeds according to the schedule
2. This year the YMCA Strong Kids Call A Thon has a team night. Dolphins Swim Team and The Various Basketball Teams at
the Y are going to man the call a thon on Wednesday June 9th from roughly 5-9. Between the two groups, we need about 20 callers,
and about 5 people to help out and at least one excited cheerleader type. It's a lot of fun as some Dolphins Families joined
in last year. Please let Jon know if you can be there that night. If you can not be there on the 9th - you can join other
call nights on June 7th, 8th, 10th or 21st.
click here FOR MONTCLAIR YMCA RESTAURANT WEEK FLYER
News 5/11
1. Monday 5/17 between the hours of 6 and 9 is Montclair YMCA Dolphins night at Elevation Burger in Montclair. We
have entered a sponsorship agreement with them and this is our second night. If you are not doing anything for dinner
on that night feel free to eat there. It's healthier then most places and it supports the team. We will end Senior Practice
next Monday at 8:15 so they can go if they wish to.
News 4/29
1. If you are new to the team and would like to be on the e-mail list, please e-mail Jon at jpsiegelnj@aol.com to get on that list.
2. Updated practice schedule for Spring: Reminder NO practices on Monday 5/3
| Spring 2010 Montclair YMCA Dolphins
Practice Schedule 5/1-6/27 |
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Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
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| Micro Dolphins |
OFF |
OFF |
6:00-7:00 |
OFF |
7:15-8:00 |
OFF |
11:15-12:00 |
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| Mini Dolphins |
OFF |
OFF |
6:00-7:00 |
OFF |
7:15-8:00 |
OFF |
11:15-12:00 |
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| Little Dolphins |
6:00-7:00 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
7:15-8:00 |
OFF |
11:15-12:00 |
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3:50-5:00 |
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3:45-5:00 |
3:50-5:00 |
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3:45-5:00 |
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10:00-11:15 |
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3:45-5:00 |
OFF |
3:45-5:00 |
3:50-5:00 |
3:45-5:00 |
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6:50-8:30 |
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5:30-7:00 |
5:30-7:00 |
5:30-7:00 |
5:30-7:00 |
5:30-7:00 |
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6:50-8:30 |
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7:00-7:30 |
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6:50-9:00 |
6:50-9:00 |
6:50-9:00 |
6:50-9:00 |
5:30-7:15 |
OFF |
6:50-8:30 |
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3. Info regarding the Dolphins crash lifeguard course has been linked below todays news. There are two weekends to chose
from, but it will close at 12 students so make sure you sign up if you are interested asap.
click here FOR DOLPHINS LIFEGUARD COURSE INFO 2010
News 4/22.2
1. Susan McDonald will be on the pool balcony on Monday, April 26th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm if parents want to
drop off their donations for the banquet raffle.
2. Swim Team Dinner invite is linked below today's news.
3. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR FORMS FOR THE SWIM TEAM DINNER. THEY ARE DUE NO LATER THAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th. ALSO,
WE NEED YOUR HELP! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS FOR THE SWIM TEAM RAFFLE OR IF YOU ARE TOO BUSY TO SHOP, A MONETARY DONATION
WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. CONTACT SUSAN MCDONALD WITH QUESTIONS AT (973) 650-3109 OR SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM, AND TO ARRANGE
PICK UP OF DONATIONS. THANK YOU!!
4. BASKETS! WE NEED YOUR HELP! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS (gift cards, electronics, etc.) FOR THE SWIM TEAM RAFFLE OR MONETARY
DONATIONS (MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO MONTCLAIR YMCA SWIM TEAM). CHECKS CAN BE SENT TO SUSAN MCDONALD AT 176 WASHINGTON AVE,
CLIFTON, NJ 07011. FOR INFO OR DROP OFF/PICK UP CALL SUSAN AT (973) 650-3109 OR EMAIL SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM. THANKS FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
click here FOR SWIM TEAM DINNER INVITE 2010
News 4/22
1. Anyone with pictures from the swim season that they would like in the slide show at the banquet, please forward
them to apmsregan@msn.com in a jpg or jpeg format.
2. Any Graduating Seniors or Parents of Graduating Seniors who have photos that they would like in the senior slide show
at the banquet, please forward them to apmsregan@msn.com in a jpg or jpeg format.
3. Any Graduating Seniors who would like to do a banquet speech need to e-mail Jon to that effect by 4/28 so we can figure
out a speech timeline.
4. A Tentative meet schedule will be up by the end of the day - we got closed out of sizzle and are looking for other
options.
5. Meet entries for the MYM LC Challenge meet on the 7th of July are due to Jon by noon on Monday the 26th. Info
has been posted to our website.
News 4/16
1. Linked below is the room reservation form for Long Course YMCA Nationals
2. Reminder - there are no practices on Monday 5/3 for any group because of the team banquet.
click here LCYMCA NATS 10 ROOM RESERVATION FORM
News 4/13
1. Swim Team Dinner invite is linked below today's news.
2. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR FORMS FOR THE SWIM TEAM DINNER. THEY ARE DUE NO LATER THAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th. ALSO,
WE NEED YOUR HELP! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS FOR THE SWIM TEAM RAFFLE OR IF YOU ARE TOO BUSY TO SHOP, A MONETARY DONATION
WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. CONTACT SUSAN MCDONALD WITH QUESTIONS AT (973) 650-3109 OR SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM, AND TO ARRANGE
PICK UP OF DONATIONS. THANK YOU!!
click here FOR SWIM TEAM DINNER INVITE 2010
News 4/12
1. Reminder tonight practice re-starts for all groups. Senior practice will run from 7-8 to allow the kids who want to
get to Elevation Burger.
2. Reminder: Monday 4/12 between the hours of 6 and 9 is Montclair YMCA Dolphins night at Elevation Burger in Montclair.
We have entered a sponsorship agreement with them and that is our first night. If you are not doing anything for dinner on
that night feel free to eat there. It's healthier then most places and it supports the team.
News 3/31
1. All missing meet results have been posted!
2. Practice schedule for the spring is as follows: It will be updated for May to add some weekend practices.
| Early Spring 2010 Montclair YMCA Dolphins
Practice Schedule 4/12-5/1 |
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6:00-7:00 |
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6:00-7:00 |
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6:00-7:00 |
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3:45-5:00 |
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3:45-5:00 |
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6:50-9:00 |
6:50-9:00 |
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News 3/29
1. Great Job in Charlotte - results will be posted soon. The Dolphins won the team Spirit award, we were 5th overall
and our Junior girls placed 3rd. Also congrats to will Zaubler for Junior high point! Good Work!
2. Banquet invite is linked below today's news. Remember the team dinner is 5/3
3. BASKETS! WE NEED YOUR HELP! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS (gift cards, electronics, etc.) FOR THE SWIM TEAM RAFFLE OR MONETARY
DONATIONS (MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO MONTCLAIR YMCA SWIM TEAM). CHECKS CAN BE SENT TO SUSAN MCDONALD AT 176 WASHINGTON AVE,
CLIFTON, NJ 07011. FOR INFO OR DROP OFF/PICK UP CALL SUSAN AT (973) 650-3109 OR EMAIL SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM. THANKS FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
click here FOR SWIM TEAM DINNER INVITE 2010
News 3/23
1. Latest entry and psyche sheet for Charlotte has been posted to the meet page.
2. MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Monday 4/12 between the hours of 6 and 9 is Montclair YMCA Dolphins night at Elevation Burger
in Montclair. We have entered a sponsorship agreement with them and that is our first night. If you are not doing anything
for dinner on that night feel free to eat there. It's healthier then most places and it supports the team.
3. Reminder - May 3rd is team banquet. More info is below.
Congratulations
to Dan Fletcher (MYM Class of 2006) now a senior at Bucknell University
for being named Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year!
CHARLOTTE SWIMMERS
Please remember to bring the shirt that was handed out at the meeting to CHARLOTTE. It is required for the parade
and also for any team photo we might set up
News 3/16
1. Jo entry has been posted
2. Practice schedule for this weekend is as follows:
Friday - Regular Schedule
Saturday - 9-11:15 YMCA National Kids
Charlotte athlete rest day
Sunday - 7:00-8:30pm all athletes who still have a meet
News 3/15
1. SAVE THE DATE!!!
SWIM TEAM BANQUET
MONDAY, MAY 3RD AT MAYFAIR FARMS, 6-9 PM
BASKETS!!! KINDLY DONATE GIFT ITEMS (ie, gift cards, electronics, sports paraphernalia, dvds, games, spa services, etc.)
FOR THE MAY 3RD TEAM BANQUET RAFFLE. MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOME TOO! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! PLEASE EMAIL SUSAN MCDONALD
AT SJMCOMIC@MSN.COM OR CALL 973-650-3109 TO ARRANGE PICK UP/DROP-OFF. THANK YOU!!
2. PSYCHE Sheets and entry for Charlotte has been posted - we need to scratch all athletes down to 6 events by Tuesday
at Noon - if you entered in more then 6 let us know what you do not want to swim.
3. Final payment is due - all athletes should be fully paid up in team fees by this point.
News 3/10
1. More YMCA States meet info has been added to the meet page.
2. 11/12 Silver Bronze Session times have been posted.
3. Mini Champs results have been posted to the meet results page
4. Practice schedule for the rest of this week and weekend:
Thursday:
530-7 AM practice for Seniors and anyone traveling to states
4-5 PM for states athletes who had not left for states yet
5:30-7:00 PM Junior Practice
7-9 Charlotte Seniors
Friday:
5:30-7 Everyone who still has a meet and is not at one
Saturday: NO PRACTICES
Sunday:
10:00-11:30 12/U who still have a meet
11:30-1:00 13/O girls who still have a meet
1-2:30 13/O boys who still have a meet
News 3/9
1. MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL FLORIDA AND CHARLOTTE SWIMMERS AND PARENTS
There is a mandatory meeting for all swimmers attending Charlotte and Florida meets on
TUESDAY MARCH 16, 2010 on the observation deck. The purpose of this meeting is to:
*Hand out suits, caps, shirts and other items
*Provide your buddy information
*Discuss required behavior/conduct/expectations at the meets
*Obtain all guardian forms (for swimmers not traveling with family
*Get psyched for the meets
The meeting will take place at the Y large pool balcony (or Holm Room)
6:00 PM for swimmers/parents who swim at the senior practice The a 7:00 PM Practice
7:15 PM for for swimmers/parents who swim at the junior practice right after practice
2. Attention Montclair YMCA Swimmers
and Parents-
The Fitter &
Faster Tour will be in Long Island on Sunday, April 25, 2010 and you don’t want to miss the swimming opportunity of
a lifetime! Olympic Gold Medalist Erik Vendt, National Champion and former World Record Holder Hayley McGregory
and Olympian, and first African to win a Gold Medal for swimming, Ous Mellouli, will be here ready to swim with you!
Swimmers will have the chance to Learn from the best, Hear their stories, Hold their medals, and of course
RACE the Olympians. We want to have a great showing at the event! All participants receive a gift bag with a Speedo
t-shirt, event program, TYR swim cap, and samples from great companies like Ultra Swim and Chocolate #9! Parents and supporters
are also encouraged to attend for free with their swimmers participation. This is a high-energy, fun, upbeat event designed
to get you in the pool with the stars of the sport. Here is a link to the event page: http://www.swimchampions.com/detail/long-island-ny/ We look forward to seeing
you there!
See Link Below if you are interested.
click here FOR SWIM CHAMPIONS FLYER!
News 3/8
1. Results for 13/O Silver Bronze have been posted to the results page.
2. Entry for 11/12 Silver Bronze has been posted to the meet page.
3. Full Results for 12/U YMCA States has been posted to the results page.
4. Practice end dates are as follows. INTRO group has ended until the spring - any Intro kids who want to keep swimming
can join Prep and Novice practices. NOVICE and PREP will run through and including 3/17. After that Novice and Junior kids
who have Charlotte meet cuts will join Junior group through Charlotte. ALL ATHLETES WHO'S SEASON IS OVER - YOUR LAST PRACTICE
IS 3/17
5. MUCH STATES INFO HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE MEET PAGE - they have just changed the meet format today so the entry list
is not final, but it's close.
News 3/3
1. Practices this weekend: Friday Regular Schedule
Saturday the only practice we will offer is for Seniors and Super Juniors from 9-11:15 AM
Sunday - Intro, Novice and Prep 10-11:30 AM
Seniors and Juniors 7:00-8:30 PM
2. Regarding MINI CHAMPS:
Parents - no Chairs, Strollers or Coolers, Swimskin will be there if you need equipment for the kids and The program
will really be a Heat Sheet - the meet is pre-seeded so parents will know what heat and lane the swimmers will be swimming
in.
Mini Champs Meet Schedule
Saturday March 6, 2010
Building will not Open till 7:45 am
Session #1 -
Girls' Events
Warm-up: 8:00-9:30am.
Meet Starts: 9:35am.
Session #2 - Boys' Events
Warm-up: 1:30 pm
Meet
Starts: 2:45 pm
News 3/1
1. All Meet results are up to date on the meet results page.
2. Entry for 13/O Silver Bronze and Mini Champs has been posted.
3. Session start times and warm up start times for 13/O Silver Bronze has been posted.
4. Regarding 12/U States:
Thank you all so much
for your cooperation this weekend from following the meet guidelines to dealing with the bus transportation, it all seemed
to run effortlessly.
Just a reminder that
Friday's warm-up is changed to 4:30 PM with a 5:50 start. The bus transportation will still be in effect with shuttles
starting from Ocean County College
at 3:15 PM.
Attached is the TM
Result file and a copy of the meet backup. Results will also be posted on the NJ YMCA website at www.njymcaswim.org.
Thank you again, and
see you all Friday!
Jennifer Colasurdo
NEWS 2/26
NO PRACTICE TODAY FEB. 26TH. PLEASE CHECK HOST
TEAM WEBSITES ABOUT MEETS THIS WEEKEND.
News 2/25
1. Due to the weather all practices today - Thursday have been cancelled EXCEPT we will have a practice from 3:45-5:00
for all athletes going to 12/U states and we will have a Senior practice from 530-7. Be safe and if you think it's a risk
to get to practice please stay home.
2. REMINDER TO LOOK AT THE PARKING AND SHUTTLE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 12/U STATES. THEY WILL NOT ALLOW DROP OFFS OR PICK UPS AT THE Y.
3. Please be advised that the Friday Session of this years 2010 12 & under YMCA State Championships has
been postponed till next Friday March 5, 2010 . Please
continue to monitor Ocean County YMCA's website for further updates.
News 2/24
1. 9/10 Silver Bronze Meet Start Times have been posted to the meet page. If there are any cancellations, delays or changes
in format due to weather they will be posted at http://www.besmarttinc.com/
2. 12/Under State meet info - there is a need for offsite parking due to the large amount of snow they have
received this year. Instructions are on the meet page. Please leave enough time to get there so you can shuttle. Also there
is no drop of or pick up location - all athletes familes and volunteers will need to park in the designated lot. Start times
have been posted to the meet page. If there are any cancellations, delays or changes informat due to weather they will be
posted at http://www.ocyswim.org/
3. Sprcial thanks to Tom Ferrell for updating the record boards which were about 2 and more years out of date. It
was a pretty large undertaking and it was a pretty big effort. Thanks Tom.
4. Practices this weekend are as follows:
Friday - Regular practices for all groups
Saturday - Senior and Super Junior 9-11
Sunday - Senior and Super Junior GIRLS 10-11:30, Senior and SuperJunior BOYS 1130-1
News 2/23
1. The YMCA Swim League has finally re-launched a website. It is linked from our links page. Not much on there now but
it will develop.
2. 13/O Silver Bronze entry has to be finalized 2/24 at noon. This meet is not autoenter - if you are planning on going,
e-mail Jon tonight.
3. Forms for Y nationals and Sunkissed have been posted to the meet pages.
4. REMINDER 13/O YMCA States is a prelim/final meet. If you are swimming prelims plan to swim finals. This is a team
scored meet and we need everyone to make it back at night.
5. We put up a new form for Charlotte - help you get psyched and see what you want to do moving forward.
News 2/18
1. Timing of sessions for Senior States and Swimskin have been posted to the meet pages.
2. Meet entry for 12/U States has been posted to meet page. NOTE - Check back for more details about this meet -
there are a few items up in the air.
3. JO's and 11/12 Silver Bronze meet info has been posted.
4. Practice this weekend is as follows:
Friday - regular practice
NO SATURDAY PRACTICE
SUNDAY there will ONLY be 12/U practice only from 10:00-11:30
News 2/16
1. Warm up and timing assignments for Silvers has been posted to the meet page.
2. LAST CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FOR THE DOLPHIN-A-THON FUNDRAISER.
First of all, thank you to all the families who sent in your contributions and donations for the Dolphin-A-Thon. It is
not too late to send in your donations. The deadline has further been extended to the 2/28/10. Please make out your checks
to Montclair YMCA and mail it to Iona Santa Cruz, 23 Glenview Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052.
Questions – Iona @ finncruz@verizon.net or Cindy @ cindy3ktl@aol.com.
Once again, thank you all for your support!!
News 2/11
1. Meet info for 12/U YMCA States, NJS 9/10 Silver Bronze, NJS 8/U Mini Champs, NJS 13/Older Silver Bronze and 13/O YMCA
States has been posted to the meets and events page.
2. 13/O Y states rooming list has been posted to the meet page.
3. Regular practice schedule today.
4. For the first time in a while, there will be a regular practice schedule this weekend + Seniors on saturday 9-11:15
5. Entries for Swimskin, Senior Champs and Y Silver have been posted to their meet pages.
6. Reminder - Championship suit order is due 2/19
TODAY WED. FEB.10TH- NO PRACTICE AND
NO AM PRACTICE ON THRUS. FEB. 11TH
News 2/8
1. Missed Recognitions: We forgot to meniton a few records when they happened. Congrads to Stephanie Ferrell who broke
her own 15/18 and Open 200 Breast Record. Congrads to Jovany Avendano who broke Matt Navata's 15/18 100 Back Record and Congrads
to Andrew Skibniewski who broke the 2005 8/U 100 Back Record.
2. The devopmental groups are over for the Fall/Winter - We will start up again in April. Dates and times to be announced
mid march.
3. Race Development Groups last practice will be 2/17 when you will rejoin your primary groups practice schedule.
4. Great job this weekend at 8/U Champs - Special thanks to all the older kids and siblings who helped the 8/U's in the
meet. Congrads to Mex Geller, Andrew Skibniewski, Jamie Norris, Christian Twyman and Trevor Duebner who all placed TOP 16
in an event.
5. For the rest of the season Junior group will have practices on Wednesdays from 530-645 unless otherwise noted.
6. A current best times list by name, by event, Charlotte, Y states and Y nationals qualifer lists have been
posted to the meet results page for all athletes. Please check to ensure accuracy.
News 2/5
1. There are no Saturday practices this weekend
2. Personalized caps have been delivered to family files on the large pool balcony
3. Sunday practices are as follows
10:00-11:30 Seniors
11:30-1:30 Juniors
1:30-3:30 Developmental groups
News 2/3
1. THE DEADLINE TO SEND IN YOUR PLEDGES AND DONATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEBUARY 15, 2010 It’s not
too late to send in your pledges and donations for the Dolphin-a-Thon. Only 25% of our swim team families have contributed.
We are looking for 100% participation!! REMEMBER, NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL. Please make your checks payable to Montclair YMCA
and mail it to Iona Santa Cruz, 23 Glenview Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052. No cash please! Once again, thank you to all the
families who sent in your checks; your support and participation is truly appreciated! Questions – Iona Santa Cruz @
finncruz@verizon.net Cindy Ianiro
@ cindy3ktl@aol.com
2. Deadline for reserving a team blocked hotel room for 13/O YMCA States @ Franklin & Marshall
is Wednesday, 2/10/10. Any rooms not picked up will be returned to the hotel. Fill out reservation form and
send to Chris Jung at chrisleexx@aol.com if you still need a room.
News 2/2
1. The 8/under State Championship meet is now one week away; thank you for all your entries.
Since the availability of volunteers is much greater in the morning, we will be running the larger girls sessions first and
the boys sessions in the afternoon. This is a swapping of the girls and boys sessions from the original schedule. Warm-up
and session starting times will remain the same for the morning, and the afternoon sessions are now starting 45 minutes later.
Below is the updated schedule. We will post the update on the website www.shyswimteam.org as well. Please inform your swimmers
and parents of this change.
SESSION 1 – 8 yr old Girls: Pool 1
Facility Opens
7:00 AM
Warm-up 7:30 AM
Session Start 8:45 AM
SESSION 2 – 7/u
Girls: Pool 2
Facility Opens 7:00 AM
Warm-up 8:00 AM
Session
Start 9:15 AM
SESSION 3 – 8 yr old Boys: Pool 1
Facility Opens 1:00 PM
Warm-up
1:15 PM
Session Start 2:30 PM
SESSION 4 – 7/u Boys: Pool 2
Facility
Opens 1:00 PM
Warm-up 1:45 PM
Session Start 3:00 PM
Warm-up schedules
and timing assignments will be distributed and posted on our website www.shyswimteam.org in the next few days.
See you soon!
Martin Scheidl
Meet Director
2. Meet Results from all tri meets have been posted.
News 1/25
1. Y Silver, NJS Swimskin Invite (for 13/O new meet) and NJS Senior Champs meet info has been posted. We have added
the new meet because the coaching staff decided it was a better fit for out 13/O swimmers then the Silver meet in Gloucester
this year.
2. CHARLOTTE MEET SIGN UP
Charlotte sign ups were last Wednesday and Thursday. For any team member who qualified but did not sign up --- your
forms (Entries and Meal/Shirt) and your checks must be placed in the BRONSON file folder no later
than TUESDAY January 26. All paperwork will be processed by that date. (Suit order forms have a February deadline
and can be placed in the O'Halloran folder until the deadline). Jacket deadline has expired.
3. Jon will be out of town from Thursday the 28th and return on Wednesday the 3rd - please e-mail Paulo with any questions,
concerns or meet entries.
4. There are no Saturday practices this week 1/30.
5. Meets this weekend are as follows - order of events are below. Becuase of the nature of these qualifiers - all athletes
will need to provide at least one volunteer to time, or help run the meets.
Meets on January 30th
13/O meet at Ridgewood 11:00 AM Warm Up - 11:30 start
11/12 Meet at Montclair 1:00 Warm Up - 1:45 Start
10/U meet at Hackensack High School - 11:00 Warm Up - 11:30 Start
click here FOR 10/U TRI MEET 2 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 11/12 TRI MEET 2 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 13/OLDER TRI MEET 2 ORDER OF EVENTS
News 1/22
1. YMCA 8/U meet info has been added to the meet grid. All 8/U athletes swimming in Intro and Novice will automatically
be entered into this meet unless you tell us you can not go by 1/25. All Micro, Mini, Little Dolphins or Stroke of Genius
8/U's have to sign up for the meet by 1/25 if you plan on going.
News 1/21
1. Missing meet results have been added to the meet results page.
2. Dolphin A Thon Reminder Flyer is linked below today's news.
3. In order to be entered in any championship meets you must have been in 3 closed Y meets, be current on meet fees,
be current on program fees and also be regularly attending practices. If you are having any issues with any of these items
please contact Jon.
4. The last day of the developmental clinics will be 2/7 - we will restart mid april.
5. There are no Saturday practices on the 23rd or the 30th this month because we have 3 meets each day.
click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON REMINDER
News 1/19
1. Groundhog Meet 5 info has been posted to the meet page.
2. Linked below today's news is the order information for championship suits.
click here FOR 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP SUIT PRICING
click here FOR 2010 Y NATS AND CHARLOTTE SUIT LETTER
click here FOR 2010 SUIT ORDER FORM
News 1/18
1. Linked below and on their appropriate pages are the YMCA Silver Cuts and Some of the Charlotte forms.
2. LAST CHANCE FOR CHARLOTTE TEAM FLIGHTS
There are several tickets left on the team flight for Charlotte. Deadline to send in your
request and payment is this Wednesday, Jan 20th. Email Chris Jung @ chrisleexx@aol.com ASAP if you want to reserve a seat.
click here FOR CHARLOTTE PAPER WORK PACKET 1 2010
click here FOR 2010 YMCA SILVER CUTS
News 1/15.2
1. Warm-up time for the 9/10 & 11/12's sessions at MD Winterfest on Saturday 1/16 and Sunday
1/17 is at 1 pm
News 1/15
1. Regular practice Schedule this weekend - Seniors can join the Junior practice at 9 am on Saturday
2. TEAM CLOTHING PICK UP
For those families who did not pick up their clothing orders, clothing will be distributed again on Wed Jan 20
and Thurs Jan 21 on the pool balcony from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. No other pick up dates will be scheduled until the banquet
in May.
3. CHARLOTTE SIGN UP MEETING
The meetings to sign up for the Charlotte meet (Sunkissed Invitational) are January 20 (Wednesday) or January
21 (Thursday) from 6:30- 8:30 pm on the observation deck.
All required forms are posted with the meet information (Forms include event sign up, meal and shirt info,
suit info, jacket info) Please be prepared to pay for meet fees as well (outstanding balance as well as amounts to cover the
upcoming championship meets and Charlotte meet).
We will have an express sign up for those people who have completed all forms and a general sign up for those
who need help, have questions etc.
ALL SWIMMERS WHO QUALIFY AND WILL BE ATTENDING THE MEET MUST BE SIGNED UP AT THIS TIME (Note: Please check the
handbook for conditions and requirements to attend the meet including the need to attend your highest Y meet)
FOR SWIMMERS WHO HAVE NOT YET QUALIFIED BUT THINK THEY MIGHT QUALIFY, PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR PRIMARY COACH ABOUT
WHETHER TO SIGN UP
News 1/14
1. There has been an extension on the photo fundraiser until the 25th for the parents to place their orders if you
had pictures taken and would like to put in an order.
2. Regarding the regional tri meets coming up - athletes have to pick their events and e-mail Jon or Paulo with their
choices. Events for the meets are linked below today's news. WE WILL NOT ENTER ATHLETES UNLESS THEY TELL US WHAT THEY WANT
TO SWIM BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE MEET. REMINDER of dates, times and Locations - Age group Tri Meets have been set.
We will post events within the week. Athletes attending MUST pick their events for these meets based on what they need to
qualify for.
Meets on January 23rd
13/O Meet at Montclair 1:00 PM warm up 1:45 Start
11/12 Meet at Ridgewood 11:00 AM Warm Up - 11:30 Start
10/U Meet at Hackensack High School 9:30 AM Warm Up - 10:00 Start
Meets on January 30th
13/O meet at Ridgewood 11:00 AM Warm Up - 11:30 start
11/12 Meet at Montclair 1:00 Warm Up - 1:45 Start
10/U meet at Hackensack High School - 11:00 Warm Up - 11:30 Start
click here FOR 10/U TRI MEET 1 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 10/U TRI MEET 2 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 11/12 TRI MEET 1 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 11/12 TRI MEET 2 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 13/OLDER TRI MEET 1 ORDER OF EVENTS
click here FOR 13/OLDER TRI MEET 2 ORDER OF EVENTS
News 1/11
1. Jon will be out of the office until Thursday 1/14 if you have an important question(s) please email Paulo
or Sharkey.
2. Remember that this weekend is Cereve and MD Winterfest, please contact Paulo
or Sharkey, if you can not attend as Jon will not be able to reply.
News 1/8
1. Due to some mechanical problems we have to cancel all practices today. Both pools are closed. We should be fine for
tomorrow for 9 AM practice for Juniors and Seniors and the girls A meet.
2. Hotel room list for Maryland has been posted to the meet page.
3. Reminder 12/15 payment is past due and 1/15 payment is just around the corner.
4. Reminder: The Dolphin-a-Thon is done and the due date to hand
in your donations is January 31, 2010. Please make out your checks to Montclair YMCA (no
cash please) and mail it to Iona Santa Cruz, 23 Glenview Drive, West Orange,
NJ 07052.
This is the swim team’s biggest fundraiser and we need everyone’s support and participation. A donation of $100 per family entitles all the siblings to the pizza party (details
to follow). REMEMBER, NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL.
Any questions, please e-mail
Iona Santa Cruz @ finncruz@verizon.net
or Cindy Ianiro @ cindy3ktl@aol.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
News 1/4
Happy New Year! We hope that 2010 is the best
year you have ever had and leads up to an even better 2011
1. Maryland Entry has been posted.
2. All missing meet results have been posted
3. Sunkissed meet info has been posted.
4. All athletes must have competed in 3 closed YMCA meets in order to be eligible for championships. If you have not
done this, do not know what it means or are not sure e-mail Jon or Paulo to verify.
5. Girls A team has their last meet this Saturday - Some high school swimmers have a county meet - please let us know
by Wednesday if you are not attending.
6. Age group Tri Meets have been set. We will post events within the week. Athletes attending MUST pick their events
for these meets based on what they need to qualify for.
Meets on January 23rd
13/O Meet at Montclair 1:00 PM warm up 1:45 Start
11/12 Meet at Ridgewood 11:00 AM Warm Up - 11:30 Start
10/U Meet at Hackensack High School 9:30 AM Warm Up - 10:00 Start
Meets on January 30th
13/O meet at Ridgewood 11:00 AM Warm Up - 11:30 start
11/12 Meet at Montclair 1:00 Warm Up - 1:45 Start
10/U meet at Hackensack High School - 11:00 Warm Up - 11:30 Start
News 12/30
1. We were able to add a Junior and Prep practice tomorrow 12/31 from 4-5:30
News 12/29
1. The Sunday sessions of the Strong Kids Holiday Invite at OCY has been reschedules for Saturday 1/2. Please let
us know if you are entered and CAN NOT make it. The time line for the Strong Kids meet on Saturday January 2nd will be the
13&up session will be 1:00pm Warm-up 2:00pm start and the 11&12 Session will be 6:00pm Warm-up 7:00 Start.
News 12/28
1. Micro, Mini, Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius is on regular schedule for the holidays, except no practice when
the building is closed.
2. The coaching staff would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year and hope your Holiday season so far has
and will continue to be outstanding. We all consider the Dolphins a part of our extended family and we would like to thank
all the swimmers, parents, volunteers and fans for making 2009 a very special year to be part of the Dolphin Clan.
We would also like to thank everyone for recognizing the amount of effort we put in by baking us cookies, sending cards,
bringing in gifts and being part of the group gift. We appreciate it more then anyone could possibly imagine. Your generosity
was overwhelming and words can not thank you all enough. We as a staff feel very blessed to be
working with such outstanding athletes and families.
News 12/26
1. Ocean County YMCA is looking to reschedule at least some of the Strong Kids
Holiday Invite to profide lost opportunities for the swimmers on 1/2. Details to follow.
2. Remaining Holiday Practice Schedule 1st Half
Sunday 12/27 - ALL DIFFERENT SCHEDULE for team - developmental regular schedule.
10-11:30 Senior and Super Junior
11:30-1:30 Junior, Prep and Novice
1:30-2:30 Micro Dolphins, Mini Dolphins and Intro
2:30-3:30 Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius
7-8:30 Senior and Super Junior
Monday 12/28 Regular practice schedule
PLUS Senior Double from 10-12
PLUS Intro 3:45-5
Tuesday 12/29 Regular Practice schedule (530 am senior double)
PLUS Novice and Prep 4-5
Wednesday 12/30 Regular Practice Schedule
PLUS Senior Double from 10-12
PLUS Intro 3:45-5
PLUS Junior 7:00-8:30 PM
Thursday 12/31 No Practices except Senior and Super Junior 5:30-7 AM
Friday 1/1 NO practices
Saturday 1/2 - Look for updates - depending on the re-scheduled OCY meet
Sunday 1/3 Back to Regular Schedule.
News 12/23
Holiday Practice Schedule 1st Half
Wednesday 12/24 - all regular PLUS Junior Practice in small pool 7:00-8:30
Thursday - 12/24 Chrismas Eve - the only practice we will run is Senior and Super Junior 5:30-7:00 AM
Friday 12/25 - Christmas Day - No Practices
Saturday 12/26 - Regular Practice Schedule PLUS Senior practice from 9-11:15
Sunday 12/27 - ALL DIFFERENT SCHEDULE for team - developmental regular schedule.
10-11:30 Senior and Super Junior
11:30-1:30 Junior, Prep and Novice
1:30-2:30 Micro Dolphins, Mini Dolphins and Intro
2:30-3:30 Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius
7-8:30 Senior and Super Junior
News 12/20
1. The Sunday sessions of the Strong Kids Holiday Invite at OCY have been canceled.
News 12/19.2
1. The Sunday session of the Strong Kids Holiday Invite at OCY will run with a 3 hour delay as a timed final as
it stands now - for updates to this please check OCY's website.
News 12/19
1. The Morning sessionof the Strong Kids Holiday Invite at OCY will run as scheduled as a timed final. The 11/12
session and finals have been canceled for today. We will try to post later in the day regarding tomorrow.
News 12/18
1. There are no practces for team saturday and sunday - there will be Micro, Mini, Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius
on Sunday.
2. Regarding the weather this weekend.... Normally the meets will run - depnding on how bad it gets out. That
being said don't drive an hour unless you know the status of warm-ups and/or the meet. We will do my best to post to the website
what's happening - but as all decisions are out of our hands - you will more then likely be better served checking the OCY
website or calling the Ocean County Y. Also if you genuinely feel concern for your saftey - the meet has to come second. Just
let us know via TEXT or Phone call - not through e-mail as we do not have e-mail on the pool deck.
News 12/16
1. SWIM TEAM CLOTHING ORDER
The swim team clothing order will be available for pick up on Monday December 21st or Tuesday December 22nd from 6:30
pm until 7:30 pm on the observation deck of the pool. If you do not pick up your items at that time, there will limited alternative
options AFTER the new year.
2. On December 2nd and 3rd,
most of the kids came out and participated in the Dolphin-A-Thon, our swim team’s biggest fundraiser! For those kids
who were not able to participate, they can still do so by swimming laps at their regular practice and having the coach sign
off on the certification sheet provided to them. The next step is to collect the pledges and flat donations from their sponsors
and hand them in. Checks should be made out to Montclair YMCA. These checks can either be handed in at the Montclair YMCA
front desk marked to Jon’s attention or can be mailed to Iona Santa Cruz, 23 Glenview Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052.
No cash please; only checks.
Thank you for your support! We need everyone’s help to make this fundraiser a huge success. If you have any questions,
please e-mail Iona Santa Cruz @ finncruz@verizon.net or Cindy Ianiro @ cindy3ktl@aol.com.
News 12/15
1. Updates to the strong kids holiday invite this weekend have been posted - please check that meet page.
2. Meet results from this weekend have been posted.
3. Holiday Trials has been canceled - we have 3 meets for all kids the second two weeks of January and the first week
of February. Focus on those.
click here FOR MEET RESULTS WEEKEND DECEMBER 11-13 09
News 12/10
1. Holiday Classic timing assignments and heat limited events have been posted. YOU HAVE TO BE ON TIME FOR 1ST WARMUPS
OR YOU WILL BE SCRATCHED!
2. OCY Strong Kids Holiday Invite entry has been posted
3. First Frost Meet Results have been posted.
4. There are no Saturday or Sunday practics this weekend for team - but little dolphins, micro dolphins and stroke of
genius will have sunday practice.
5. We have posted some lists of athletes achievements below todays news and on the meet results page. Check that out.
click here FOR OCY STRONG KIDS HOLIDAY INVITE 09 ENTRY
click here FOR FIRST FROST RESULTS 09
click here FOR HEAT LIMITED EVENTS HOLIDAY CLASSIC 09
click here FOR HOLIDAY CLASSIC 09 WARM UP AND TIMING
click here FOR TOP TIMES PER EVENT 12/10/09
click here FOR YMCA STATE QUALIFIERS 12/10/09
click here FOR SUNKISSED QUALIFIERS 12/10/09
click here FOR YMCA NATIONAL QUALIFIERS 12/10/09
News
12/7
1. Info regarding the photo shoot is listed below
2. Reminder for High School (and some middle school) meets - in order for times to "count" we need an official
meet result - or a lane card with 3 times signed by the meet referee or a print out of the timing system reciept signed by
meet referee.
3. Meet results from this Saturdays boys meet have been posted.
4. Reminders - if you would like to sponsor an event or wish the team good luck at OCY Holiday Invite Strong Kids Meet
or at MD Winterfest there is info on the meet pages to do so.
5. Final entry for Holiday Classic has been added to the meet page.
6. Reminder all athletes in Developmental should attend the dual meet VS OCY this weekend. Please e-mail Jon at jpsiegelnj@aol.com what events you would like to swim.
click here FOR FINAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC ENTRY 2009
click here FOR MEET RESULTS 12/5/09
click here FOR SWIM TEAM PHOTO SHOOT PROOFS
News 12/2
1. At the Thanksgiving Tri Meet - if anyone found a long black garnet hill sweater/coat please let Jon know. It has sentimental
value.
2. Boys who are 9/U and going to first frost - Saturday's meet is optional but you have to let Jon know if you are NOT
going.
3. Entry for First Frost has been posted to the meet page.
News 12/1 - 2
1. Reminder - Dolphin A Thon is Wednesday and Thursday - get psyched!
2. November payments were due 11/15 - If you have not made that payment please check in with Faith Mazer at the Y.
3. TEAM BACKPACKS ARE IN! Please pick up your backpack on the
large pool balcony Monday December 7th between 7:00-8:00 P.M. You must confirm by email that you will be picking up your backpack at this time or your backpack
will not be at the Y. Please send your email confirmation to Robin Gurniak at: gurns1@verizon.net.
News 12/1
1. Personalized Cap Order Form is posted below today's news and on the flyers and forms page
2. Meet results from this weekends meet have been posted below today's news and on the meet results page.
3. Congrads to Matt Navata for now officially signing with University of South Carolina.
4. The Saturday Boys Meet VS Westfield at home will be about an hour longer then a regular dual meet - if you have any
event requests e-mail Jon by Thursday.
click here FOR THANKSGIVING TRI MEET RESULTS 09
click here FOR PERSONALIZED TEAM CAP ORDER FORM 09
News 11/27
1. Linked below today's news is an invite for sports parents to attend a seminar at Montclair State U for those interested.
2. The meet on Saturday should run till about 5:15 PM with distance session.
3. The Holiday Trials scheduled for 12/26 will be moved to 1/2.
4. The Holiday Invite at OCY info has been posted - We need event requests my 12/1
click here MONTCLAIR STATE WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM FOR PARENTS
News 11/23
1. Happy Thanksgiving. There is no Practice Thursday for any group. Because there is no Junior Practice on Wednesdays
Super Juniors who are not in Race Development Group may attend Senior Practice this Wednesday.
2. Meet Results from this weekend's meets have been posted below today's news and on the meet results page. Some of the
meet names got glitched up, but the times are accurate so we left it as is.
3. Reminder if you are planning on swimming in Thanksgiving Tri Meet this weekend at Montclair you must e-mail Jon event
choices by Wednesday.
4. A few items of note for ALL athletes on the Dolphins. In case you did not know - it is assumed that you are attending
ALL dual meets for the team you are on unless you let the coaching staff know the Wednesday before the meet. You are expected
to stay for the whole dual meet for the final cheer regarless of whether or not you are in a relay. You are expected to act
as a relay alternate (stay dressed and ready to swim) until the meet is over. You are expected to let us know by the wednesday
before the meet if you are going to be late or need to leave early. Parents are expected to be prepared to help at every meet
if need be. You are expected to swim in all races you are assigned to by the coaching staff. You are expected to figure out
where the meet is and whether or not you have a family function well before the saturday morning of the meet.
click here FOR MEET RESULTS 11/21/09
News 11/20
1. There are no Saturday practices tomorrow because we have 3 teams in action.
2. Revised Maryland Winterfest Hotel Info is linked below todays news and is on the meet page.
click here FOR REVISED MD WINTERFEST HOTEL INFO 2010
News 11/16
1. Meet Results from meets on the 14th have been posted below today's news and on the meet results page.
2. Dual Meet Schedule update - Girls B Meet this weekend against Hunterdon County Y is at Raritan Valley Community College
with a 3:00 PM Warm Up.
3. Linked below todays news and on the meet page in the entry for Cereve that was accepted. It is limited from what it
should have been but at least we are getting some swims in.
4. Dolphin a thon info is linked below todays news and is on the flyers and forms page.
5. The most current list of suits allowed by USA Swimming has been linked below todays news and is on the flyers and
forms page.
6. There is a Memo linked below today's news about a photo fundraiser for the team. If you are interested please take
a look.
7. The meets and events page and meet grid has been updated to include the championship portion of the season.
8. MD Winterfest Hotel Block has been posted on the meet page and below today's news.
click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON MEMO 09
click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON LETTER 09
click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON SPONSOR SHEET 09
click here FOR MEET RESULTS 11/14/09
click here FOR CEREVE ENTRY 2010
click here FOR SUITS ALLOWED 11/16/09
click here FOR SWIM TEAM PHOTO SHOOT 09
click here FOR MARYLAND WINTERFEST HOTEL BLOCK RESERVATION FORM 09
News 11/12
1. Charlotte Cuts have been posted to the time standards page.
2. CLOTHING ORDER DEADLINE
Please note that the deadline for the clothing orders (team merchandise) is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th There will be no
late orders. All orders are to be placed in the Bronson family file folder
3. For the Cereve Meet - it seems that we have our Senior Division athletes in on Friday and Saturday only and the rest
of the team got shut out of the meet. I will keep you posted.
4. Maryland Wintefest Meet Info has been posted - we are working on a hotel block right now. THIS MEET IS NOT AUTOENTER
- LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING.
5. Payment 3 is due next week.
News 11/11
1. Meet info for Thanksgiving Tri Meet has been posted. Pick you events and e-mail Jon by the 25th
News 11/9
1. Great Turkey Results are listed below and on the meet results page.
2. Charlotte Flight and State Hotel Rooms info is linked below today's news and the flyers and forms page
3. Holiday Classic Entry and Meet Info has been posted.
4. Reminder all 8/U swimmers will be entered in First Frost unless you let us know you can not go by 11/15. If you have event requests let Jon know.
5. Reminder that you should have paid your second payment and should have a meet fee account set up and up to date with
Chris Jung who's e-mail address is chrisleexx@aol.com
click here FOR GREAT TURKEY RESULTS 09
click here FOR CHARLOTTE FLIGHTS 2010
click here FOR Y STATES LANCASTER HOTEL ROOM 2010
News 11/4
1. There will be no practices this weekend - except Sunday Micro, Mini , Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius will meet.
2. We have posted the clothing order form for this years team clothing merchandise below todays news and on the
flyer and forms page.
All forms must be completed and returned to the BRONSON file folder no later than November 14, 2009
click here FOR 2009-2010 Clothing Order Form
News 11/3
1. Dual Meet Results from this past weekend have been posted below today's news and on the meet results page.
3. October payments for swim team are past due. If you have not, please remit payment ASAP. Bills were sent this past
week.
4. Entry, timing assignments and timeline changes for the Great Turkey Meet this weekend has been posted to the meet page.
click here FOR MEET RESULTS 10/31/09
News 10/30
1. The last day to order team backpacks is Sunday November 1st. Order form is linked below and on the flyers and forms
page.
2. Dual meet results from last weekend are posted below today's news and on the meet results page.
click here FOR DUAL MEET RESULTS 10/24/09
click here FOR BACKPACK ORDER FORM 2009-2010
News 10/28
1. Some meet cuts have been posted to our time standards page
2. Our team got closed out of the Wyckoff Pentathalon - We can not go.
3. A, B and Girls B/H Teams - If you can not make a dual meet - you MUST let us know by the Wednesday before the meet.
4. Home Team Meets - you must let us know if you are attending by Friday at noon before the meet.
5. First Frost meet info has been posted to the meet grid - all team 9/U's will be autoetered on 11/5 - let us know if
you can not attend. This meet is also open to Developmental Groups - but you have to sign up if you plan on attending by 11/5
News 10/27
1. Wyckoff Pentathalon Meet Info has been posted. Entries will be posted soon.
2. Great Turkey Meet Info is up.
3. Every swimmer should have a family file in the file cabinet on the large pool balcony - please check to see if you
do - if you don't send Jon an e-mail.
4. There are no Saturday practices this weekend.
5. Congrads to Stephanie Ferrell and Ellie Huelbig - who made USA Swimming All American as Dolphins for the 2008-2009
Year.
News 10/23
1. MEETS start this weekend - check the meets and events page - then click the dual meet schedule link and scroll down
if you have not found your dual meet team yet.
2. BOYS B team is at Somerset Hills YMCA this weekend - the SHY code confused some people.
3. For travel directions to the meets there is a page off the main site with directions to all the YMCA's we will travel
to this year.
4. There is are NO saturday practices this week.
News 10/19
1. Dual Meet Teams have been posted
2. Dual Meet Schedules have been updated.
News 10/16
1. Calling all new officials! A new Level I class has been added to the schedule if you are interested - 10/18
at Somerset Valley - Please see officials page of the site if you are interested.
2. Dual meet teams have NOT been posted yet - it is taking longer then we thought.
News 10/15
1. Dual Meet Schedule page has been updated.
2. Meet grid has been updated for regular season meets. Our hope is to have all championship meets up fairly soon.
3. Reimnder ALL Parents (except Developmental groups) have a parent meeting on Monday 10/19 at the Glenfield School Auditorium
in Montclair - starts at 7:15 and will run till about 8:45 Click Here For Directions
WE ARE ASKED TO USE THE ENTRANCE MARKED MEDIA CENTER BY THE CIRCLE AND WE ARE BEING ASKED TO USE THE PARKING LOT
UNDER THE BULIDING. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
4. There is a backpack order form linked under todays news and is on the flyers and forms page.
5. Linked below todays news is also a letter regarding the swim suit issue from USA Swimming.
click here FOR BACKPACK ORDER FORM 2009-2010
click here FOR LETTER TO MEMBERS FROM USA SWIMMING ABOUT BATHING SUITS
News 10/11
1. FULL Red Black Results are linked below todays news and on the results page.
click here FOR RED BLACK RESULTS 2009
News 10/8
1. We got an e-mail from USA Swimming about a local event - If you are interested here is the info.
There’s a great event called the Swim Champions’ Fitter and Faster Tour featuring over one
dozen Olympic athletes traveling across the country… and they’re coming to Madison on October 17th
and Tom’s River on October 18th. Take a look at this video featuring reactions from parents and kids
at the Chicago stop of the tour: http://swimchampions.com/gallery/videos/events/38/
News 10/7
1. Linked below todays news is a flyer about Montclair YMCA Haunted House 2009. This is a good time primarily for
the younger kids - but they are also looking for High School aged volunteers. If you are interested please send Jon an
e-mail ASAP.
2. "For those interested in becoming officials please contact our new Officials Coordinator - Alison Ferrell at atferrell@gmail.com
or by phone at 908-566-7550"
click here FOR MONTCLAIR YMCA HAUNTED HOUSE
News 10/5
1. There are NO team practices this weekend - There is stroke of genius, micro, mini and little dolphins practice on
Sunday.
2. Red and Black Teams have been posted to the meet page for Red Black Meet!
News 10/2.2
1. Red Black Meet Info and times has been posted - then re-posted with some corrections - we accidentaly
posted last years info without the new format for this year!
3. Get excited for the possibility of having the 2016 summer olympics in Chicago - my understanding is it will be announced
today.
News 10/1
1. NEW Parents meeting will be Tuesday 10/6 from 5:15-7ish in the Holm Room at the Y - all new parents should attend.
2. ALL Parents (except Developmental groups) have a parent meeting on Monday 10/19 at the Glenfield School Auditorium
in Montclair - starts at 7:15 and will run till about 8:45 Click Here For Directions
3. Practice schedule has been updated - changes made last week are in yellow and changes that are new are in red.
4. Look at Meets and events page and grid - it is starting to develop
5. SuperJunior athletes should have been notified - this group had already began.
6. All athletes in race development will be notified this week. Race Development will start on Monday 10/5
7. Dryland will begin next week starting 10/5
8. Morning practices for High School aged athletes will begin on Tuesday 10/6 - Any athlete interested in attending MUST
notify Jon their plan to attend by text or face to face at the latest the night before. You can send an e-mail also but that
has to be at least 24 hours before the practice. If no one lets us know they plan to be there - we will not hold that practice.
9. Any athletes who have not made first payments or do not have their memberships up to date will NOT be able to swim
in the Red Black Meet - which will make them ineligible to swim on a dual meet team. Please contact Faith Mazur at the Y if
you have not done this yet.
News 9/24
1. Regular Practice Schedule this weekend as Posted.
2. On Monday the 28th at 6:30 Nikki Collins from Misericordia University is going to come visit us to talk about swimming
in college. It is reccommended that ALL high school aged athletes attend this session.
News 9/22
1. There were a few typos on the practice schedule on the practice times page - they have been corrected in red.
News 9/21
1. A tentative regular season meet schedule has been posted to the meets and events page.
2. It has been decided by USA Swimming that the suit ban will go into effect October 1. This ban holds for NCAA,
High School Federation and will be also in effect for FINA beginning January 1. The rule is listed below. No more LZR suits
or any suits made from Neoprene such as the Xterra and the Blueseventy also the Nike Swift would be banned as well. The Fastskin's
are OK - but some of the older suits with the gridding on it would be banned such as the regular fastskin with the plastic
dots.
The Amendment to
Rule 102.9 reads, in part:
“All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above
the navel nor below the knees, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knee.”
Textile fabric is defined as material consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated
yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding.
REMINDER THERE ARE GROUP MEETINGS FOR THE JUNIOR
AND SENIOR MEETINGS THURSDAY 9/17 - JUNIORS AT 7:00 - SENIOR MEETING 6:00 ON LARGE POOL BALCONY
News 9/16.2
1. Practice this Saturday
Seniors 9-11
Juniors 1-3
No Practice on Sunday
2. The New Team Hanbook has replaced last years at the top of this page.
3. We do need officials - listed below is the schedule for officials to get trained.
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Somerset Hills YMCA |
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Red Bank YMCA |
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Brandywine DE YMCA |
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Somerset Valley YMCA |
Jodi Siegel |
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Lakeland Hills YMCA |
Val Gibson |
vhgswimming$msn.com |
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Ridgewood YMCA |
Ed Miller |
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| Nov. 21 |
Raritan Valley YMCA |
Al Wieczorek |
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| Dec. 8 |
Lakeland Hills YMCA |
Val Gibson |
vhgswimming$msn.com |
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Sarah Levine |
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| Sept. 26 |
Westfield YMCA |
Jim O'Neill |
swimjim1@juno.com |
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| Oct. 2 |
Somerset Hills YMCA |
Brian Keating |
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Diane Ross |
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| Oct. 3 |
Brandywine DE YMCA |
Ed Miller |
caefmilleriii@msn.com |
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Chet Andruskiewicz |
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| Oct. 5 |
Somerset Valley YMCA |
Jodi Siegal |
siegon@optonline.net |
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Steve Sawin |
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| Oct. 11 |
Ocean County YMCA |
Peg Kauth |
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| Oct. 17 |
Lakeland Hills YMCA |
Val Gibson |
vhgswimming@msn.com |
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| Oct. 17 |
Ridgewood YMCA |
Ed Miller |
caefmilleriii@msn.com |
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Jim O'Neill |
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(2) This clinic has been approved for certifying and/ or recertifying USA-S Stroke & Turn Judges |
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News 9/16
1. If you did not get the team e-mail today - let Jon know as you are not yet on the e-mail list.
2. REMINDER Wednesday 9/23 from 6-8 PM. Metro Swim Shop will take
orders for teams suits and have practice suits/equipment for sale.
Thurdsay 9/24 6-8 PM MAKE UP DATE for suit orders only (no merchandise for sale)
All athletes need goggles - all Intro and above athletes should have swim fins - all Senior athletes should
have paddles
See order form below!
click here MONTCLAIR YMCA METRO SWIM SHOP ORDER FORM 09-10
News 9/14
1. A few notes regarding groupings - Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius are completely different groups from last year
- just the same name. I know several people were confused about that.
2. We realized today that we left off some kids who we feel need to see aquatics regarding learn to swim programs. They
are now listed on the tryout page.
News 9/13
1. Group placements have been made and are posted to the tryout page of the website.
2. Practice Schedule THIS WEEK ONLY
Juniors
monday -Thursday 530-7
Friday 12/Under 345-5
Friday 13/O 530-7
Seniors Monday-Thursday 7-845ish
Friday 530-715ish
3. Practice schedules have been posted to the practice times page
4. Start Dates for Groups are as follows
Juniors and Seniors - Monday 9/14
Intro Novice Prep - Monday 9/21
Developmental Groups - Micro, Mini, Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius Sunday 9/27 - also on 9/27 we will have Developmental
Group Parent Meetings at 2:20
Dryland Schedules will begin 10/1
4. Practice Schedule has been posted. Some new things going on here - this is always subject to change.
News 9/8
1. Tryouts and "light" practices begin today. We look forward to seeing everyone.
2. The form linked below called important dates 09 has been updated.
3. Many people have been asking what to do for the Burnett's. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of
Stephen C. Burnett to the: Burnett Children College Fund
163 Sherman Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
News 9/5
1. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and is ready to get back in the water next week
2. We posted a quick BIO for Coach Paulo - his e-mail address is not yet active but should be by Tuesday
3. We posted tryout forms along with team pricing both below todays news and on the tryout page.
4. If you notice when you come in the pool our banners are no longer there because they kind of fell apart during
cleaning. We will be relacing the recongition shortly but we are by NO means forgetting the history of our
team.
5. Going into this season we could use a volunteer to handle the record board updates which is already over a year behind.
If anyone is interested please let me know.
6. If anyone can think of a community center or school nearby the Y that has an auditorium that we might be able to use
for our parent meetings coming up in October please reach out to Jon.
7. Practices next week for athletes who were in the Junior, Pre-Senior or Senior groups will be Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday from 530-7
8. Several of the groups and structure of the team will be a little different this year - we will try to get descriptions
up by early next week.
click here FOR TRYOUT INSTRUCTIONS 09
click here FOR ATHLETE INFORMATION CARD - FILL THIS OUT BEFORE YOU COME FOR TRYOUT
click here FOR SIBLING FORM IF THERE IS MORE THEN 1 ATHLETE FROM SAME FAMILY TRYING OUT
click here FOR IMPORTANT DATES 09
click here TEAM FEES 09-10
click here FOR FRONT DESK SIGN UP SHEET 09-10 - DO NOT TRY TO SIGN UP UNTIL GROUPS ARE POSTED AFTER TRYOUTS
News 8/31
1. See Memo Below.
2. All 13/Under athlete have to try out this year We are asking all 14/Older athltes to help at two tryout sessions.
click here FOR MEMO 8/31/9
News 8/27
1. Our website will migrate on 9/9/9 - again make sure you are on the team e-mail list in case we have any trouble. Domain
and appearance will be the same - but we will be able to make some significant changes once this is done.
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