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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.

2. You've been to meets and seen those people dressed in white, but what exactly are they doing? Please click on this link to learn about the responsibilities of YMCA meet officials and consider joining the crew.

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 17^th and Tom’s River on October 18^th. 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/

Madison, NJ: October 17^th at the Drew University. Details and registration: http://www.swimchampions.com/detail/madison-nj/
Tom’s River, NJ: October 18^th at the Ocean County YMCA. Details and registration: http://www.swimchampions.com/detail/toms-river-nj/

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!

2. Click Here For Directions to Glenfield School for the meeting described below.

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.

New Jersey YMCA Swim League

Officials' Training Clinics

2009-2010

To attend a clinic, you must contact the clinic instructor beforehand, as space is limited in

some locations.

Date Location Lead Instructor Contact Information Notes

Level I

Sept. 27 Somerset Hills YMCA Diane Ross dhojross@msn.com (1)

Jim O'Neill

Sept. 27 Red Bank YMCA Peg Kauth kauth@optonline.net (1)

Judy Sharkey

Oct. 3 Brandywine DE YMCA Ed Miller caefmilleriii@msn.com (1)

Chet Andruskiewicz

Oct. 7 Somerset Valley YMCA Jodi Siegel siegon@optonline.net (1)

Steve Sawin

Oct. 10 Lakeland Hills YMCA Val Gibson vhgswimming$msn.com (1)

Sarah Levine

Oct. 17 Ridgewood YMCA Ed Miller caefmilleriii@msn.com (1)

Jim O'Neill

Nov. 21 Raritan Valley YMCA Al Wieczorek al_wieczorek@merck.com

Dec. 8 Lakeland Hills YMCA Val Gibson vhgswimming$msn.com (1)

Sarah Levine

Level II

Sept. 26 Westfield YMCA Jim O'Neill swimjim1@juno.com (2)

Oct. 2 Somerset Hills YMCA Brian Keating cbk757@earthlink.net (2)

Diane Ross

Oct. 3 Brandywine DE YMCA Ed Miller caefmilleriii@msn.com (2)

Chet Andruskiewicz

Oct. 5 Somerset Valley YMCA Jodi Siegal siegon@optonline.net (2)

Steve Sawin

Oct. 11 Ocean County YMCA Peg Kauth kauth@optonline.net

Oct. 17 Lakeland Hills YMCA Val Gibson vhgswimming@msn.com (2)

Oct. 17 Ridgewood YMCA Ed Miller caefmilleriii@msn.com (2)

Jim O'Neill

     (1) This clinic has been approved for certifying new USA-S A Stroke & Turn Judges.

     (2) This clinic has been approved for certifying and/ or recertifying USA-S Stroke & Turn Judges

          and re-certifying USA-S Starters.



Sept. 13, 2009

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.

2. SAVE THE DATE: 9/23 from 6-8 will be the suit fitting with Metro Swim Shop on the large pool balcony at the Y - the make up date will be 9/24 from 6-8 but Metro will not be there - just a suit try on kit.

News 8/5

1. Try Out times and dates have been posted to the tryout page. A list of returning athletes who do not need to try out will be posted to the website by 9/1 - All 12/U Athletes need to try out every year.

2. Jon will be out of the office on vacation from Thursday 8/6 through Friday 8/18

News 7/24

1. JO info has been added to the meet page. Have a great meet. If you have any issues with entry - you will need to talk to Matt or Paul at practices

2. Jon will be out of the office from 7/26-8/3 at YMCA Nationals and might get behind on e-mails and phone calls.

3. Practice Schedule for the next few weeks - West Orange Pool is done for the season - all athletes still swimming must swim at Beach Club - also we suggest that all Intro and Novice kids go on break for the rest of the summer.

July 27th, 28th and 29th we will have Regular Practices No Practice Thursday and Friday the 30th and 31st

August 3rd 4th 6th and 7th we will have regular practices - no practice on wednesday the 5th

August 10th will be our last practice of the summer.

4. Zone Practice Schedule has been posted to NJS Website

News 7/16

1. Results on the results page are not up to date.

2. Meet schedule and our entry for this weekend has been posted to the meet page. 9 Am Warmup for all swimmers and 1:30 warm up for the distance session

3. We still need timers, some hospitality help, people to work the door and 1 marshall for the meet this weekend - please e-mail Jon if you can do something.

4. JO info has been posted to the meet page - you need to e-mail Jon by Monday with your events and intentions as JO's is NOT autoenter.

5. Thanks to all those who helped out yesterday at the meet. For a first big scale meet this team has run in a long time it could not have gone much better. Awesome work dolphin families.

News 7/13

1. Congrads to team MYM who won the Avon Ocean Mile Team Division this weeknd.

2. We are now looking for volunteers for the meet this weeeknd. Some jobs are covered - but not all. Also it looks like it will be 1 session at 9 AM then a distance Session - it looks like we will not need a PM Session

3. There will be no practice this Wednesday night because we are runing a meet at Rutgers.

News 7/9

1. NOTE TIME CHANGE TO THE MYM CHALLENGE - WARM UP IS AT 5 (4 was previously stated) - MEET STARTS AT 6 - all volunteers should show up at 5 except door, marshalls and hospitality

2. National Packet has been posted to the meet page. Also there is a Mandatory national team meeting at the pool you are assigned to the morning of 7/16. All national team members have to be at practice that day to sign the national entry.

3. MYM is not going to go to the 11/12 Silver Bronze Meet - we are all going to swim at the MYM Senior Open instead. Same events offered.

News 7/8

1. Meet session timing for July Jubilee has been posted.

2. I wanted to check in with everyone about the volunteer situation for this Wednesday's meet at Rutgers that MYM is hosting. We need help. As we are approaching the meet - please let me know who is available for what. I believe a lot of the key positions are covered but we will still need some help timing and last minute stuff we forgot.

Please let us know how you can help! ~ JON

News 7/7

If you are swimming the ocean mile and would like to have breakfast at the Huelbigs beach house please e-mail Eileen Huelbig (Ellie's Mom) at ewhuelbig@netscape.net as soon as you can.

News 7/2

1. Have a great holiday weekend - we do have friday practices but nothing this weekend.

2. If you plan on attending the MYM Senior Open - you need to e-mail Jon by Tuesday - meet info has been posted

3. You must be up to date with meet fees and team program fees in order to be entered in championship meets - meet entries will begin being processed by July 7th

News 6/29

1. Penninsula Splash and Summer Sizzle results have been posted to the meet results page

2. Entry for Wednesday's Hamilton Meet at Princeton has been posted.

3. Entry for MYM Summer Challenge (our Wednesday night meet) has been posted - if you need to swap events e-mail Jon.

News 6/24

1. No Practices this Friday Saturday or Sunday!

2. Session start times for Sizzle along with timing assignments has been posted

3. Meet Results from NJ LC CUP has been posted

News 6/22

1. Practice schedule this week!

All athletes in Pre-Senior, Senior and if you swim in lane 1 or 2 of the Junior Group can go to West Orange Monday through Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 PM or at the Y at your practice below.

All other practices are at the Y

All groups will be off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6/26-28

Intro/Novice/Prep Tuesday and Thursday 645-730 PM

Juniors/Gold Monday through Thursday 5:30-6:45 PM

Presenior/Senior Monday through Thursday 7-845 PM

News 6/19

1. Summer schedule at the Y starts next week and because many schools dont get out until the 24th or the 25th we got caught in a bind because we do not start am practice until most schools are out. Next weeks swim schedule will be adjusted for all, but in the meantime all athltetes should try to take advantage of the weekend schedule this weekend which has been adjusted to add Saturday practices back in.

Practice this Saturday (6/20) is as follows:

Senior/Pre-Senior - 9-11:15 am

Junior/Gold - 1- 2:45 pm

Intro/Novice/Prep - 2:45 to 4 pm

Practice this Sunday (6/21) is as follows:

Senior and Pre-Senior 10:00-12:00

Junior, Gold and Prep 12:00-1:30

1:30-2:30 Little Dolphins

2:30-3:30 Stroke of Genius

Tentative Schedule for the week of 6/22 - This will be updated on Monday to include outdoor Long Course Times

All groups will be off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6/26-28

Intro/Novice/Prep Tuesday and Thursday 645-725

Juniors/Gold Monday and Wednesday 530-655, Tuesday and Thursday

Presenior/Senior Monday-Thursday 7-845

News 6/18

1. There is no West Orange practice today - Normally we would swim in the rain, but the pool temperature has dropped too low.

News 6/16

1. Seniors and Pre-Seniors and the top 2 Lanes in Junior can attend West Orange Practice on Wednesday June 17th and Thursday June 18th from 5-7 this week.

2. Practices this weekend are as folllows:

Practice this Sunday (6/21) as follows:

Senior and Pre-Senior 10:00-12:00

Junior, Gold and Prep 12:00-1:30

Regular Clinic Times

3. Some additional time standards have been added to the time standards page.

4. The Open Water Swim in Avon that the team has been attending the past few years has been added to the meet schedule - the form needs to be filled out and returned to Jon by July 1 to be entered with the team entry.

5. All Officials and Coaches:

I just wanted to thank all coaches, and all of your officials that
helped out this past weekend at the YMCA Long Course Cup
Championships. We had a tremendous turnout and besides a little weather glitch of Saturday the meet ran extremely well. Please thank all of your parent volunteers for
me. Paul Jennings

News 6/11

1. The last day of Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius is 6/21

2. The rest of the team moves outside full time in the mornings on 6/29

News 6/10

1. Thursday - Preseniors and Seniors can swim at West Orange from 5-7 or at the Y from 7-9

2. Practices this weekend are as follows

Saturday - Pre-Senior and Seniors - 9:00-11:15

Sunday - Pre-Senior and Seniors - 10:00-12:00

Little Dolphins 1:30-2:30

Stroke of Genius 2:30-3:30

3. Summer Program Info has been posted to our practice times page.

4. Long Course Zones times have been posted to the time standards page.

News 6/8

1. Pre-Seniors, Seniors and National Team can swim at West Orange today from 5-7PM or a the Y 7-9

News 6/4

1. Final info for Long Course Cup has been posted - please check this especially if you were entered in the 400 Free - 13/14 Boys session times all changed.

2. Any 13/O kids looking into a teen travel camp - there is some info for the camp at the Y this summer linked below today's news.

3. We have added a meet to our schedule on 7/1 for any athletes within 1 second per 50 of a National or Zone time.

click here FOR TEEN TRAVEL CAMP FLYER 09

click here TEEN TRAVEL CAMP REGISTRATION

News 6/3

1. Practice this Saturday (6/6) as follows:

Senior/Pre-Senior - 9-11:15 am

Junior/Gold - 1- 2:45 pm

Intro/Novice/Prep - 2:45 to 4 pm

2. Practice this Sunday (6/7) as follows:

Senior and Pre-Senior 10:00-12:00

Junior, Gold and Prep 12:00-1:30

Regular Clinic Times

3. The records and recognition page has been updated to include a LC top 10 - this is a first run at it - if you notice any errors please let Jon know.

News 5/26

1. Practice this Saturday (5/30) as follows:

     Senior/Pre-Senior - 9-11:15 am

     Junior/Gold - 1- 2:45 pm

    Intro/Novice/Prep - 2:45 to 4 pm

2. Practice this Sunday (5/31) as follows:

         Senior and Pre-Senior 10:00-12:00

        Junior, Gold and Prep 12:00-1:30

          Regular Clinic Times

News 5/21

1. Reminder today is Jon's last day through June 1.

2. Records and Recognition page has been updated and should be current as of the end of the SC season. If you find any new omissions please e-mail Jon. Also a new club called the IM Great club has been added. All time SC top 10 has been corrected and LC all time top 10 is in development from 2000 to current.

News 5/19

1. THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICES ON MEMORIAL DAY!

2. Meet info for MYM Summer Challenge has been posted to our website along with volunteer info - MYM needs to provide about 16 volunteers for this meet to work the whole session.

3. According to the FINA website - unless Sharkey and Jon are missing something - the Blueseventy, Extera and Renegade bathing suits have been banned. If you did purchase one of them, be prepared that you will not be able to use it very soon.

4. Practice this Sunday (5/24) as follows:

Senior and Pre-Senior 10:00-12:00

Junior, Gold and Prep 12:00-1:30

Regular Clinic Times

5. Linked below today's news is info for a swim camp at Seton Hall University that several of our athletes have attended and it has been a great experience.

click here FOR SETON HALL SWIM CAMP BROCHURE 09

News 5/18.2

1. It looks like the Zone meet will be at Penn State 8/12-8/15 - We will post more info as it comes.

2. We updated the link to the new Zone website from our links page.

News 5/18

1. The Zone meet this summer is still kind of up in the air. It was bid by Metro to be held at a pool in North Carolina - with the understanding that ALL LSC's would provide meet volunteer staff. There are some approvals pending to officially announce it, but I wanted to get out team in the loop.

2. FYI - Jon will be out of the country on vacation from 5/22 through 6/1 - if you need anything during that time please e-mail Sharkey

3. Entries for Bayonne Penninsula Splash, NJ Cup and Sizzle have been posted to the site.

4. WE DO NOT WANT TO FILL UP OUR OWN MEETS WITH SCRACTHES so we removed the Autoenter status from both. If you had not e-mailed Jon that you are going already and plan on it - please do so by the due date.

News 5/12

1. Practice this Sunday (5/17) as follows:

Senior and Pre-Senior 10:00-12:00

Junior 12:00-1:30

Regular Clinic Times

News 5/11

1. More pictures were added to Amanda Regan's page from Charlotte if you want to see them.

2. Some pictures have been added to the nationals page as well as the bottom of this page if anyone is interested.

3. Butterfly Club, All Time Top 10, TEAM IMX and Team Records have been updated on this website.

4. Some meet info has been added to the site

News 5/5

1. A very special thank you to the following families for their generous donations which helped make this year’s banquet a special one for all: TheAmodio Family, The Apprendi Family, The Auborn Family, The Bienkiewicz Family, The Briody/VanArsdale Family, The Bronson Family, The Chow Family, The Cortez Family, The Cullinan Family, The D’Addio Family, The DiBernardo Family, The Giesey Family, The Graff Family, The Groisser Family, The Gurniak Family, The Henry Family, The Hlawaty Family, The Huelbig and Lloyd Family, The Knight Family, The Kucharski Family, The Lloyd Family, The Marinucci Family, The Mauro Family, The McKinnon Family, The Merwin Family, The O’Beirne/McDonald Family, The O’Halloran Family, The Olivo Family, The Peknay Family, The Schifrin Family, The Severson Family, The Skinner Family, The Stein Family and The Zaubler/Sonnenberg Family.

News 5/4

1. NO PRACTICE BECUASE OF THE TEAM BANQUET TODAY!

News 4/23

1. Full practice schedule which begins on Monday has been posted.

2. Meet schedule has been posted for the summer. Please take a look at this NOW. We need to know about BMS Peninsula Splash and LC Cup ASAP. BMS is a great meet for kids not going or only going 1 or two days to Sizzle.

3. MYM is hosting two meets this summer. We will need not only swimmers and parents to help - but also we will want most of our athletes to focus on our meets.

4. Donations . . . Donations. . . Donations! Please consider donating items for the May 4^th Awards Banquet basket raffle! We need everyone’s support!! Please email Kate Sonnenberg at katesonnenberg@comcast.net or call 973-509-2356 with any donations. Items or cash donations are welcome. THANKS IN ADVANCE! PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATIONS BY MAY 1^ST!!
5. Come to the May 4^th Awards Banquet! Please send your checks and RSVP form to Kate Sonnenberg by APRIL 30^th!

News 4/16

1. Please be patient as the staff catches up with e-mails, phone calls etc....

2. Donations . . . Donations. . . Donations! Please consider donating items for the May 4^th Awards Banquet basket raffle! We need everyone’s support!! Please email Kate Sonnenberg at katesonnenberg@comcast.net or call 973-509-2356 with any donations. Items or cash donations are welcome. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

3. Meet Results from Charlotte and Florida have been posted to the meet results page.

4. Banquet forms and invites are zipped and linked below today's news.

click here FOR DOLPHINS BANQUET INFO 09

News 4/13

1. Awesome Job in Florida and Charlotte! Congrads on all your success!!!!!!!

2. Practice resumes for some this week.

Tuesday 4/14 and Thursday 4/16 Presenior and Senior practice

Next week:

Monday 4/20, Wednesday 4/22 and Friday 4/24 Presenior, Senior and Junion Practice

Week of 4/26

All Groups start regular schedule Monday - Friday but no weekends until further notice.

3. Baskets . . . Baskets . . . Baskets! Please consider donating items for the May 4^th Awards Banquet basket raffle! We need everyone’s support!! Please email Kate Sonnenberg at katesonnenberg@comcast.net or call 973-509-2356 with any donations. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

4. SAVE THE DATE!!!
SWIM TEAM BANQUET
MONDAY, MAY 4^th AT MAYFAIR FARMS

click here FOR "CRASH" LIFEGUARD COURSE INFO 09

click here FOR SOME BEFORE MEET MEALS AND MEET SNACKS

News 3/31

1. Charlotte athletes have some options for practice tomorrow. If you are older then 13 and have have cleared it with your primary coach - you can come in during lap swim at the Y and do meet warm up.

We will be running practices for Charlotte swimmers on Wednesday from 3:45-5, 5:30-6:45 or if your regular groups meets at 7:00 you can swim from 7-8:15 or one the earlier practices

If you are traveling to Charlotte tomorrow and would like to get in a swim at the Aquatic Center - follow this link - they let non residents us the pool for $4. Not sure of the schedule - please check it out. Mecklenberg Aquatic Center

News 3/30

1. REMINDER FOR CHARLOTTE SWIMMERS

Please remember to bring your pink shirts (handed out at the meeting last Wednesday) to Charlotte. You will need to wear the shirts for the Parade as well as any team picture that is taken.

2. Charlotte Psyche sheets are posted to the meet page.

News 3/26

1. Baskets . . . Baskets . . . Baskets! Please consider donating items for the May 4^th Awards Banquet basket raffle! We need everyone’s support!! Please email Kate Sonnenberg at katesonnenberg@comcast.net or call 973-509-2356 with any donations. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

News 3/24

1. For Charlotte - you are allowed to swim only 6 individual events for the meet and we reccomend no more then 2 per day unless the events you qualify for does not allow for that. Scractches are due before the meeting.

News 3/23

1. JO Results have been posted.

2. Charlotte Psyche Sheets have been posted to the meet page - scratches are due to Jon before the meeting on Wednesday.

3. Reminder - Mandatory Meeting for all athletes traveling to Charlotte or Florida this Wednesday - scroll down for more info

4. Practices this weekend are as follows.

Friday - Regular

Saturday Regular 9:00-11:15

All others going to Charlotte 1:00 - 3:00

Sunday Regular 7:00-8:30

All others going to Charlotte 12:00-2:00

5. Some Photos from Y States in Lancaster have been uploaded by Amanda Regan.

6. MYM Lifeguard Crash Course Info has been posted above today's news.

News 3/19

1. This may seem like an odd piece of news for our purposes but double suiting or the act of wearing two bathing suits has been banned effective immediately by FINA. Since we are member nation two suits in competition is no longer allowed.

2. Practices for this weekend for athletes entered in Charlotte or JO's only.

Friday - Regular 3:45 and 530 practices

Saturday 9-11:15 Pre-Senior and Senior

2-4 - All other swimmers

Sunday - all swimmers 700-830

3. ALL 12/U's at JO'S - CHECK IN WITH BG REGARDING RELAY NEEDS AT THE MEET!

News 3/16 B

1. There will be no more morning practices through the spring.

2. Entries for Charlotte and JO's have been posted to the meet site. Also timing assignments for JO's have been posted.

News 3/16

1. CONGRADS to the entire Montclair YMCA Swim Team. The 13/O's placed 5th this weekend at States, coupled with the 12/U's third made us 5th overall with a combined 1,546.5 points. Condrads to all.

Some team records fell at 13/O states

400 Medley Relay - both 15/O and OPEN was broken by D. Hall App, M. Navata, A. Jung and Jr Queiroz

200 Free Relay 15/Older was broken by Junior Queiroz, Jan Yburen, Trevor Marshall, Matt Navata

Stephanie Ferrell broke the open and 15/18 200 Breast record

Kate O'Leary broke the 15/18 100 fly record and both the 15/18 and open 200 fly records

Phil Kang brone the 13/14 100 & 200 back and 200 IM records

Matt Navata broke the 15/18 200 Free, and the 15/18 and open 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 200 IM and 400 IM records

2. MANDATORY MEETING
WHO: FOR SWIMMERS ATTENDING FLORIDA OR CHARLOTTE AND AN ADULT REPRESENTATIVE FOR EACH SWIMMER

WHAT: COACHES WILL PROVIDE RULES, INSTRUCTIONS, AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT. HANDOUTS OF MERCHANDISE (SUITS, JACKETS, AND CLOTHING/TEE SHIRTS) AND BUDDY INFORMATION

WHERE: LARGE POOL BALCONY

WHEN: Wednesday 3/25- Pre-Senior and Senior Swimmers will meet at 6:00PM and then practice at 7:00PM - Juniors and Gold will meet at 7:00PM after practice

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. If you do not attend there will be no other time to get your handouts and information and you will NOT have it for the meets.

3. Meet results from this weekend have been posted to the results page

4. Charlotte flight final passenger list has been posted to meet page

5. There is a Dara Torres booksigning in paramus if anyone is available that day. Info has been linked below todays news.

6. If anyone still needs flights GBCY has 3 airline seats going to Charlotte for Sunkissed. The cost is 192.00 per seat. The flight info is ; Departing Newark Wednesday April 1, 2009 9:05 pm Departing Charlotte Monday April 6, 2009 9:18am - contact Jon if you need tickets.

7. Baskets . . . Baskets . . . Baskets! Please consider donating items for the May 4^th Awards Banquet basket raffle! We need everyone’s support!! Please email Kate Sonnenberg at katesonnenberg@comcast.net or call 973-509-2356 with any donations. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

click here FOR LINK TO DARA TORRES SIGNING!

News 3/11

1. ALL RELAYS AT STATES ARE AT NIGHT! BE PREPARED FOR THAT!

2. Charlotte hotel information
For those families that were not able to get a room at the residence inn. Please be advised that there is a Marriott courtyard. Approx 2 to 3 blocks away from the team hotel with availability and reasonable rates. Rooms have refridgerators. And microwaves.
237 south tryon st
704-926-5800

News 3/10

1. SOME CHANGES TO PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THIS THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Thursday Practices

5:30-7:00 AM ~OR~ 3:45-5:00PM - Athletes attending NJYMCA STATE MEET who will be traveling on Thursday

5:30-7:00 PM FOR EVERYBODY ELSE WHO STILL HAS A MEET

Friday Practice - EVERYBODY WHO STILL HAS A MEET 530-7PM

Saturday Practices - EVERYBODY WHO STILL HAS A MEET 9:00-11:00 AM

Sunday Practice - EVERYBODY WHO STILL HAS A MEET 10:00-12:00 Noon

2. FOR 13/O Y STATES THIS WEEKEND

a. TIME TRIAL INFO HAS BEEN POSTED - SEE SHARKEY AT THE MEET TO ENTER

b. SOME RELAYS WILL BE CONTESTED AT NIGHT - BE PREPARED FOR THIS

c. IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO SWIM AT NIGHT ON THE 3 NIGHTS OF THE MEET DO NOT ATTEND - THIS IS A TRIAL/FINAL MEET - YOU ARE EXPECTED TO SWIM AT NIGHT IF YOU MAKE IT BACK

d. YOU SHOULD BE WARMING UP EVERY DAY WHETHER YOU ARE SWIMMING THAT DAY OR NOT

e. IF YOU ARE LATE TO TO A SESSION YOU WILL BE SCRATCHED

f. SOME CHANGES TO THE STATE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN POSTED TO THE MEET PAGE

g. WE HAVE TIMING ASSIGNMENTS - ALL ATHLETES SWIMMING MUST PROVIDE TIMERS AS PER THE TIMING SCHEDULE

News 3/9

1. PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THIS THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Thursday Practices

5:30-7:00 AM ~OR~ 3:45-5:00PM - Athletes attending NJYMCA STATE MEET who will be traveling on Thursday

5:30-7:00 PM FOR EVERYBODY ELSE WHO STILL HAS A MEET

Friday Practice - EVERYBODY WHO STILL HAS A MEET 530-7PM

Saturday Practices - EVERYBODY WHO STILL HAS A MEET 9:00-11:00 AM

Sunday Practice - EVERYBODY WHO STILL HAS A MEET 10:00-12:00 Noon

2. 13/O state entry and 13/O Silver Bronze Entries have been posted to their meet pages along with some other info.

3. Results from 11/12 Silver Bronze have been posted to the results page

4. Just a FYI - Sharkey is going to be at a training from 3/17 to 3/21 and will not be at practices

5. IF YOU QUALIFIED FOR CHARLOTTE AFTER THE INITIAL SIGN UP IN FEBRUARY AND PLAN ON ATTENDING YOU MUST **NOTIFY JON IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR INTENT TO ATTEND **NOTIFY MERIDITH AT MJBRONSON@AOL.COM OF YOUR INTENT TO ATTEND AS WELL AS PROVIDING THE FORMS (ON THE WEBSITE) FOR THE MEALS AS WELL AS PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES (INCLUDING MEAL FEES AND MEET FEES) (Note: it is too late to provide a size for the team tee shirt, although one will be provided to your swimmer in the sizes remaining. It is too late to order an adult tee shirt, although extras may be available for purchase after previously ordered shirts are distributed. It is too late to order jackets or suits)

News 3/5

1. Warm up start times and timing assignments for 11/12 Silver Bronze have been posted to the meet page

News 3/3

1. Final team rooming lists for 13/O Y states have been posted to the meet page.

2. Results from this weekends meets have been posted to the meet results page

3. Practices for this weekend are as follows.

Saturday - Seniors and Preseniors 9-11:15, Junior plus anyone who still has a meet and is not already spoken for 1-3

Sunday - All Athletes who still have a meet - 7:00-8:30

4. SAVE THE DATE!!!
SWIM TEAM BANQUET

MONDAY, MAY 4^th AT MAYFAIR FARMS

News 3/2

1. A HUGE CONGRADS TO ALL THE SWIMMERS AT YMCA 12/U STATES. The Montclair Y placed 3rd overall and the 10/U Girls Won the meet.

Special Gongrads to Will Zaubler for breaking the team record in the 50 Free, 100 Free and 50 Back

2. 11/12 Silver Bronze Entry is on the meet page. We had to make some changes from the requests because of times from the past two weekends.

News 2/25

1. The only practices we will run this weekend are as follows:

Saturday - Presenior and Senior 9:00-11:15 AM

Sunday - 7:00-8:30 PM - All 11/Older Charlotte/ Florida or 11/12 Champs athletes.

2. For the chanpionship meets we will have timing assignments and all athletes parents who are entered MUST time a portion of those timing slots unless they are officiating.

News 2/24

1. Meet entries for 9/10 champs and 12/U states are on theie meet pages.

2. Meet Results from this weekend are posted to the meet results page.

3. The last day of Intro practice for the season is this FRIDAY 2/27 - any INTRO 11/12 athletes can join Novice through 11/12 champs

4. Now through Charlotte - Gold will swim 530-7 on Monday and Wednesday

5. Now through Charlotte Junior will swim 530-7 Monday through Thursday

6. A reminder - after the last meet of your season, your practice schedule is done till April.

News 2/17

1. Meet entries for Y Silvers and NJS Senior States have been posted to the meet pages.

2. A 13/O YMCA State rooming list for the hotel block has been posted to the meet page.

3. We have gotten some complaints about athletes using the adult locker rooms - please follow the rules of the YMCA when you are representing our team.

4. Practices this weekends are as follows and only for the following groups

Friday - regular

Saturday: 1:00-2:30 Junior, Gold and Prep

2:30-4:00 Pre-Senior and Senior

Sunday: 10:00-11:45 Junior, Gold and Prep

11:45-1:45 Presenior and Senior

5. We are working with Montclair YMCA Camp at the Lake to find out about how many athelets on our team are going to be either attending or working at camp this summer so we can see the feasibility of a pick up at the Beach Club right after practice - we would probably need about 15 - (the drop off would be at a standard pick up spot and not back at the beach club) - (If you are looking for a summer job that is 5 days a week, no weekends or holidays being a lifeguard or counselor it might be a good fit if you had not thought about it)

6. We will run our annual crash lifeguard course when we get back from Charlotte for anyone interetsed. It will run between 4/13 and 4/24 - actual dates to be set later - but that is the timeframe

News 2/12

1. The latest best time report has been posted on the meet results page.

2. Regular practice schedule this weekend for all 9/Older athletes - No practices for 8/U athletes.

3. The USA Swimming 12/Under swimsuit restrictions are in effect for the YMCA Championship coming up. 12/U's can not wear suits that pass the knee or go down past the shoulder.

4. Team rooms for Y States @ F&M will be released. If you need a reservation, please contact Chris Jung ASAP.

News 2/10

1. YMCA 12/U States meet info has been posted to our site.

2. Coach Marvin got involved in Jump Rope for Life and we posted a PDF below about it for those interested in getting involved or supporting him.

click here FOR COACH MARVINS JUMP ROPE FOR LIFE INFO 09

News 2/9

1. Some Sunkissed and YMCA Nationals forms have been added to the meet page. You need the Charlotte forms that were added today to bring to the meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.

2. All championship meets except 11/12 YMCA states are now posted to the meet grid.

3. Billings have been going out for team program fees and meet fees. If you are behind on those payments - be prepared to catch up at the charlotte meeting tomorrow or we can not enter you in the meet.

News 2/5

1. Jon is a little behind on e-mails - will catch up by Monday

2. Rules for 12/U swimmers beginning this May - you can not wear a suit which covers the neck, over the shoulder or past the knee - when you order your championship suits for this championship meet season you may want to take that into consideration.

3. 5 flights have opened up to Charlotte. If anyone needs them please contact Chris Jung.

4. Charlotte Jacket order form has been added to the meet page.

5. ATTENTION FLORIDA & CHARLOTTE SWIMMERS

Championship suit orders are due Tuedsay February 24th

Swimsuit order info

(attachments are on the respective meet pages of the website)

6. MANDATORY SIGN UP MEETING FOR CHARLOTTE

WHAT:  A mandatory sign up meeting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  A parent or adult representative of all swimmers attending the Sunkissed Invitational Meet in Charlotte North Carolina.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: completed forms (from the related meet page) for

                        *entries (all),

                        * meals/t shirts (all),

                        *jackets (those ordering),

                        *swim suits (those ordering),

                        YOUR CHECKBOOK (multiple checks are required with different payees for the various items

DATES:      February 11th (Wednesday) or February 12th (Thursday)

TIME:        6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

WHERE:   LARGE POOL OBSERVATION DECK

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

**There will be parents on hand who will be able to answer questions.

**Please note that if you are not sure of what events to enter your swimmer in, you should simply note COACH TO SELECT.

**Meet entry fees will be collected for this meet and all accounts will be required to be brought current for the championship season (if not already done so)

News 2/2

1. Meet results from this past weekend have been posted to the result page.

2. 13/O YMCA States meet info has been posted

3. 11/12 Silver Bronze meet info has been posted.

4. PRACTICES Saturday 2/7

9:00-11:15 - Presenior and Senior

1-2:45 - 11/O Turn Clinic

2:45-4:00 - 9/10 Turn Clinic

News 1/30

1. Meet info for Y SIlvers, NJS Senior Champs, NJS 13/Older Champs and NJS JO have been posted to the meet grid.

2. There is a championship meet document linked below this blurs to help some of the new families navaigate the championship season.

3. This Sunday - 2/1 is the last day of Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius until 4/26 when the spring session starts up

click here FOR HELP NAVIGATING THE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON!

News 1/29

1. Meet Grid now includes all championship meets and all information that we have.

2. We will not be attending YMCA Bronze Champs this season due to lack of interest in attendance. Those athletes affected will attend 13/O NJS silver bronze.

3. A few Charlotte and Florida documents have gone on the meet pages including suit and cap order forms.

4. PRACTICE FOR THIS WEKEND:

Saturday - 9:00-11:15 - Pre-Seniors and Seniors

Sunday - 10:00-12:00 Pre-Seniors and Seniors

12:00-1:30 Juniors and Gold

NO 7-8:30 PM PRACTICE - Enjoy the game!

New 1/27

1. Events for this weekends meets have been posted.

2. Results from this weekends tri meets have been posted.

3. 8/U Entry has been posted to the meet page.

News 1/20

1. Some invoices for swimming parents fees have just gone out. They are meet entry fees and as per the team handbook there is a balance that needs to be in there in order to be entered in championshiop meets. These billings come from Chris Jung and has nothing to do with the program fees that the Y charges. They also need to be mailed to Chris directly - her addresss is in the team handbook and will also be on the invoices.

2. If you are looking for a 13/O Y State hotel - we have to close the block soon so get the info from the meet grid ASAP. Also these items go to Chris Jung.

3. Balances for team flights are due to Chris by 2/2

News 1/20

1. Qualifier meets on 1/31 have been added to the meet grid.

2. The calendar on the meets and events page has been updated to include some changes for the NJ SWIM meet schedule.

3. Some Charlotte Meet info is posted! SAVE THE DATES
We have preliminarily set aside February 11th (Wednesday) and February 12th (Thursday) for sign ups for the SUNKISSED INVITATIONAL MEET (Charlotte Meet). More information will be provided over the next few weeks. In addition coaches will be informing swimmers who are eligible for sign ups. Please check the web site regularly for this information.

News 1/19

1.CLOTHING ORDER PICK UP
If you ordered team clothing and did not pick it up before the holidays, there will be another pick up scheduled for

            DATE:          TUESDAY    JANUARY 27

            TIME:           5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

            PLACE:       OBSERVATION DECK

                           All clothing should be picked up on that date.

News 1/15

1. Meet and Events "main" page has been updated with the most recent changes to the championship meet schedule.

2. Practice schedule has been updated to extend presenior saturday's practice and to add a junior saturday practice. There will be Saturday practices on 1/17

3. There is a regular practice schedule on Monday 1/19

4. Info about the TRI Meets on 1/24 has been posted to the meet grid off the meets and events page

5. Info about YMCA 8/U Champs and Y Bronze has been added to the meet grid.

6. When looking at the meet schedule - over the next few days we will put some recommendations up on the website but because of the NJS 10/U and NJS 11/12 Champs, Y Bronze will be for 13/Older athletes only.

News 1/13

click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON SWIM PARTY FLYER 09!

News 1/10

1. Meet results from the 13/O Tri Meet 1 have been posted

News 1/8

Dear Team,

The coaching staff would like to wish all of you a HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. We hope your holidays were outstanding.

I always spend a lot of time over the holidays thinking and reflecting what's important to me and all of the Montclair Dolphins familes are always on that list.

On behalf of the coahing staff I would like to say thanks to all the parents who recognized how hard this staff works over the holidays by baking, sending cards, bringing in gifts or being part of the collective 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.

Sincerely,

Jon Siegel and the Montclair YMCA Dolphins Staff!

News 1/7

1. There will be a PRESENIOR meeting on Wednesday 1/14 at 6:30 on the balcony. All swimmers are expected to attend.

2. This Saturday's warm up is 1:00 PM for the 13/Older Tri Meet.

3. A Big Thank You to All Dolphin-a-Thon Participants!
Now that the swimming is over, it's time to turn in your pledges. All checks should be made out to the Montclair YMCA. No cash, please! You can mail your envelope to Molly Severson at the following address:

114 Westview Rd.

Montclair, NJ 07043

If you have any questions you can email Molly at mollysev@comcast.net or Liz Ruvo at wruvo296780@comcast.net.

The deadline for submitting the pledges is Friday, January 9th.

News 1/5

1. Meet Results from the Boys A VS Western Monmouth has been posted.

2. An all time best time list has been posted on the meet results page so you can start looking at what you need to be swimming in the qualifying meets coming up.

3. We are in the process of sending in USA Swimming fees for 2009 along with getting ready to prepare championship meet entries - anyone who is behind on payments to the Y or meet fees will NOT be entered in these meets or registered for USA Swimming

4. Some of the dates for the Tri Meets have changed. There is a 13/O age group qualifier this weekend at the Montclair Y - the other ones will wait a few more days for final scheduling. The TRI Meet Qualifier info will be posted on the MEET GRID.

5. Meets and Event Page "calendar has been updated to reflect the NJ Swimming date changes"

DOLPHIN A THON INFO:

click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON MEMO 08

click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON LETTER 08

click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON SPONSOR SHEET 08

click here FOR DOLPHIN A THON PRIZE LIST 08

ARE YOU READY TO SWIM?

Don't forget to keep getting those pledges because the Dolphin-A-Thon is taking place next Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18 during regular practice times.** Clinic swimmers participate on Sunday, December 21.

On your marks, get set, go!

**If you can't do it on either of these dates, you can do it any day next week.

NEWS 12/24

1. Holiday Schedule

Wednesday Dec. 24: Juniors- 11:30 am to 1 pm

                                       Pre- Seniors - 10 am to 11:30 am

                                       Senior/National - 10 am to 12 pm

Thursday Dec. 25th - NO PRACTICE

Friday Dec. 26: Regular Practice for Intro/Novice/Prep/ Gold and Junior

                             Pre-Seniors - 5:30 pm to 7 pm

                             Senior/National - 4:30 pm to 7 pm

Saturday Dec. 27: NO MEET

                                  Pre-Seniors - 9 am to 11:15 am

                                  Senior/ National - 9 am to 12 pm

                                  Regular Practice for Intro/Novice/Prep/Gold

Sunday Dec. 28: Senior/National - 10 am to 12 pm & 7 pm to 8:30 PM

                               Intro/Novice/Prep - 12 pm to 1:30 pm

                               Junior/Gold - 7 pm to 8:30 pm

                               Pre- Seniors - 7 pm to 8:30 pm

                               Same time for Little Dolphins and Stoke of Genuis

Monday Dec. 29: Senior/National - 10 am to 12 pm & 4 pm to 5:30 pm

                                Regular Practice for all other groups

Tuesday Dec. 30: Senior/ National - 4 pm to 6 pm

                                Regular Practice for all other groups

Wednesday Dec. 31: Senior/National - 10-11:30

                                       Pre-Seniors/Juniors - 11:30 am to 1 pm

Thursday Jan. 1 - NO PRACTICE

Friday, Jan. 2 : Senior/ National - 4:30 pm to 7 pm

                            Regualr Practice for all other groups

Saturday, Jan 3: Pre-Seniors - 9 am to 11:15 am

                                Seniors - 9 am to 12 pm

                               Regular Practice for Intro/Novice/Prep/Gold

Sunday, Jan. 4: Senior/ National -10 am to 12 pm & 7 pm to 8:30 pm

                              Intro/Novice/Prep - 12 pm to 1:30 pm

                              Gold/Junior - 7 pm to 8:30 pm

                              Pre-Seniors - 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Monday, Jan. 5: Back to Regular Schedule

2. HOLIDAY TRIALS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND DEC. 27 IS CANCELLED. ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS.

News 12/20

1. CLOTHING ORDERS ARE IN

ONE PICK UP ONLY BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

Team clothing orders are in. There will only be one pick up before the holiday- Sunday December 21, 2008- from 5:00 through 6:30 pm. Additional pick up will be scheduled after the holidays in January. If you want your clothing order before the holiday you need to come to the pick up tomorrow on the OBSERVATION DECK

2. Meet Results from Holiday Classic, Flushing and this weekend's home dual meets have been posted to the meet results page.

News 12/18

1. RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSIT FOR CHARLOTTE TEAM FLIGHT DUE TUESDAY, DEC 23rd. See 2009 Sunkissed Invitational page for reservation form.

2. Jon is about a week behind on e-mails - will catch up by early next week.

News 12/11

1. There will be no practice on Saturday or Sunday for the team. There will be Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius. On Friday 12/12 there will ONLY be practice from 3:45-5:00 for kids going to the meets this weekend and need the warmup

2. TIMING RESPONSIBILITIES AT FLUSHING INVITE MEET
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR TEAM HAS BEEN ASSIGNED EXTENSIVE TIMING RESPONSIBILITIES THIS WEEKEND. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FULFILLING THIS RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE BE CONSCIENTIOUS AND MAKE SURE TO VOLUNTEER WHEN NEEDED, REPLACE TIMERS ON OUR TEAM AND/OR ATTEMPT TO COORDINATE TIMING DURING YOUR SWIM SESSION. THANK YOU

3. We are working on Holiday Schedule this week - we will do out best to get that out by next Friday

News 1/6

1. Meet results from Coed Meet 1 have been posted.

News 12/3

1. COED TEAM: The Lodi Boys and Girls Club appears to have disbanded their swim team and their coach seems to have left. We will be running a time trials for all Coed and Girls B/H Team this weekend. Make sure you are on time so we can get you in events.

2. GLASSES MISSING FROM GIRLS LOCKER ROOM:

Please check your bags for a pair of deep purple, solid plastic-framed, girl's eye glasses which were in a locker in the girls locker room yesterday. The brand is "prodesign:denmark". Contact Jane O'Leary at 973 783-0619 or jolnj@aol.com with any information. Thank you.

News 12/1

1. Some meet and Travel Info for Sunkissed invite 09 has been posted to the meet page. New meet cuts have also been posted.

2. Hotel info for SC Nationals has been posted to the meet page for parents and family.

3. One of our team parents is a nutrotionist and she put together a quick sheet of before meet breakfast, lunch and snacks for us - this is linked below and is on the nutrition page.

News 11/29

1. Meet Results from this weekend are linked below and on the meet results page.

click here FOR THANKSGIVING RESULTS 08

click here FOR BOYS A AT WESTFIELD 08

News 11/28

1. Warm up for the distance session of the Thanksgiving Trials on Saturday will take place after 3:00 PM

News 11/26

1. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2. The Level 1 clinic that is scheduled for December 3rd at Lakeland Hills has now also been approved for USA-S stroke and turn certification. Level 1 registration form, USA-S clinic registration form along with the USA membership application is linked below today's news. The cost for the YMCA course is still $30 payable to Lakeland Hills YMCA but if any of your parents wish to also attain USA-S certification they will need to bring a separate check made out to NJ swimming for $51 along with the relevant forms. The course is filling up quickly so if anyone is interested please ask them to contact me as soon as possible. Have a peaceful Thanksgiving everyone.
Val Gibson
139 Old Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045

click here FOR ZIP FILE FOR LHY OFFICIALS CLASS REGISTRATION

News 11/24

1. If you have any pictures from last season or even this season - please leave some copies in the Bursae family file. Joanne is working on a collage for the bulletin boards.

2. NO PRACTICE THIS THURSDAY - HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Intro swimmers can come on Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 - Regular Practice Schedule Friday.

3. There will be no 1:00-4:00 practice on Saturday because of Thanksgiving Meet.

4. Sunday - practices will be normal times, but the 10:00-1:30 practices will be a turn clinic

5. Dual Meets from this weekend have been posted.

News 11/22

1. Results for the Girls B meet at Woodbridge last week have been posted.

News 11/21

1. Meet start time for next Saturday 11/29's boys A meet has been changed to 11:45 Warm - Up

2. Info for the last Officials Clinic this year has been linked below today's news.

3. Dual meets from last weekend have been posted except Girls B at Woodbridge - still waiting for those results.

4. Thanksgiving Trials meet info has been posted to the meet grid.

5. Entries for First Frost have been posted - all team 9/U's have been entered.

6. Long Island Flushing meet hotel block info has been posted.

click here FOR LHY OFFICIAL TRAINING 08

News 11/11

1. Family Files on the pool balcony are now completed. We don't use them much, but we do use them. Please check to see that you have one. If you do not, please send an e-mail to Faith Mazer at f.mazur@montclairymca.org

2. If you have some hard copies of photos from last swim season or even this swim season, please get some copies to the Bursae family file. Joanne has been doing a great job wity team collages the past few years and is willing to do another one, but needs photos to do so.

News 11/9

1. Results from the Girls A meet vs Wyckoff, boys B meet vs West Morris and the 1000 Challenge have been posted.

2. Entry for Flushing Holiday Invite has been posted.

News 11/8

1. 1000 Challenge Heat Sheet with Start times is linked below todays news.

All athletes in Heat 1 and 2, must be at the Y ready to swim at 6:45 - Athletes in Heat 2 will count for heat 1.

All other athletes MUST get to the Y ready to warm up 40 minutes before their heat start time. All athletes MUST be prepared to count for at least one other athlete

There are 3 open lanes - they will be awarded to interested athletes who show up by 630 PM and find Jon.

click here FOR 1000 CHALLENGE HEAT SHEETS WITH START TIMES

News 11/7

1. CLOTHING ORDER DEADLINE

This is a reminder that the deadline for the clothing order is due MONDAY NOVEMBER 10th. All forms and payment shall be placed in the BRONSON family folder (NO CASH). Most clothing items are priced reasonably and remained at last years prices! And orders are expected to be returned prior to the Christmas holiday. Dont miss this opportunity to purchase team apparel.

click here FOR CLOTHING ORDER FORM 08-09

News 11/5

1. There will be no Saturday afternoon practices this weekend because we have a home meet. We will have Saturday am practice for pre-seniors and seniors. We will have no Sunday 7 PM practice because we are running the 1000 challenge.

2. This Sunday 11/9 from 7 PM to 8:30, we will be hosting the 1000 Challenge. If you are interested in racing the 1000, e-mail Jon by Friday at 6 PM. On Saturday we will post the heats and approximate start times. We will be able to warm up in the small pool during the heats so athletes will not need to stay the whole time - but all athletes will need to count for another. This is open to all athletes aged 13 and Older and will be seeded fast to slow. We will have a limited number of heats due to time constraints and it will be seeded fast to slow, so we are anticipating only being able to allow the top 30 to swim.

3. More changes to the Y dual meet schedule have been posted.

4. REMINDER - We have a girls A team and a boys B team meet this weekend. It is expected that you go to your dual meets unless you let us know by the wedensday before the meet that you can not go.

News 11/4

1. The boys B team dual meet this Saturday against West Morris is at the County College of Morris pool. Warm Up is 12:30 and 1:00PM start - Directions: Get off rt 10 west at Ironia, dover chester rd.--make a left at exit back across rt 10 and proceed about 1/8 mile and left into college. Continue to stop sign. Pool is in the building on right (Health Education ).

2. Dual meet schedule has been updated again.

3. Y States and Y Silvers cuts page has been fixed.

News 11/3

1. Results from the Great Turkey and last weekends meet at SCY have been posted to the meet results page and below today's news.

2. Some new cuts have been posted to the time standards page including Y nationals - NJ Swimming and Y states and silvers and below today's news.

3. Info regarding our hotel block for states has been posted below today's news.

4. A plane ticket reservation form for YMCA Nationals in Florida has been posted below today's news.

5. A portion of a blog from Natalie Coughlin from Bejing has been posted below todays news.

6. Dual Meet Schedule has been updated as well as meets and events page.

click here FOR GREAT TURKEY RESULTS 08

click here FOR BOYS B AT SCY RESULT 08

click here to FOR 2009 YMCA STATES AND SILVERS CUTS

click here FOR 13/OLDER Y STATES HOTEL RESERVATION FORM 09

click here FOR PLANE TICKET RESERVATION FOR YMCA NATIONALS 09

click here FOR A NATALIE COUGHLIN BLOG FROM BEJING

Sorry this took so long, but here is a list of athlete volunteers who helped at Tryouts and the Red Black Meet - the team appreciates the help and the new and young athletes feel more comfortable having the team members help out. We apologize if we missed anyone - please let us know if we did.

A Special Thanks To All Who Helped Out During TRY-OUTS

Stephanie Ferrell         Matt Navata                Taylour Mauro                        Theresa Oh

Emily Rodgers            Emily Gurniak             Samma Regan                         Julie Takagi

Kyle Burnett               Connor Burnett           Tommy Collins                        Nell Connors

Kristof Vanwinden     Ellie Huelbig               Dennis Hall-App                    Katie Cullinan

Jordan Bronson           Hannah Raskin-Gross Logan Bronson                   Audrey McLean

Courtney McKinnon   Caitlin Nelson             Lucy Randall                          Emma Randall

Kate O’Leary              Norma O’Leary           Megan Aspray                         TJ Mukherjee

JD Chow                     Haley Prince                Leah O’Brierne                     Junior Queiroz

Tommy Collins           James Macksoud        McKenzine Quinn              Gabby DiBernardo

Corey Munro               Allie Stein                   Gabby Poracaro                      Nell Connors

Melina Murray            Danny Walpole           Maggie Regan                       Jocelyn Hlawaty

Martin Ryan                Jordan D’Addio          Trevor Marshall                   Taylor Marshall

Dianna Zaref               Mishi Chow

A Special Thanks For those swimmers who helped out at the RED/ BLACK MEET

Theresa Oh                              Chrissy Lovey

Samma Regan                         JD Chow

Maggie Regan                         Katie Goulder

Basira Knight                          Leah O’Beirne

Katrina Leung                         Dennis Hall-App

Calvin Leung                          Gabby Porcaro

Audrey McLean          Taylor Mauro

News 10/29

1. TEAM SUITS ARE IN

Suits will be available for pick up on the pool balcony Wednesday October 29th 7:00-7:30 PM

Thursday October 30th 6:30-7:30 PM

If you pre-ordered a suit please pick it up during these times.

2. Because of Halloween/Great Turkey - There will only be 1 practice on Friday - from 3:45-5:00 in the large pool for anyone looking to practice. There will be no practices this weekend - except Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius.

3. Directions page has been updated.

4. Great Turkey Meet Timeline and Timing Assignments have been posted. WE WILL NEED TIMERS FOR EVERY SESSION OF THIS MEET - PARENTS, BE PREPARED TO TIME!

5. First Frost Meet Info Has been posted. This meet is for 9/U's only - it is autoenter - you MUST e-mail jon with event choices or if you can not attend by 11/6

6. Team Roster will be email today- If you don't get them Please email JON.

7. SWIM TEAM CLOTHING ORDER Linked below today's news is the order form for the 2008 swim team clothing order. Please note that Orders must be returned by November 10, 2008. No late orders will be accepted. Your orders must include payments. All personalized items must be clearly PRINTED. If you have any questions email Meridith Bronson at mjbronson@aol.com

click here FOR CLOTHING ORDER FORM 08-09

News 10/27

1. Entries for Great Turkey and Holiday Classic has been posted to the meet pages. NOTE - For Great Turkey - we have many of the athletes in more challenging events and not their primary events or repetitive dual meet events. Also we felt that some athletes were not ready for this meet and were not entered. Please check the entry list to make sure you were entered.

2. Meet results from the West Essex and Somerset Hills meet have been posted to the meet results page.

News 10/23

1. Some dual meet start time were added to the dual meets page today.

News 10/22

1. The dual meet teams have been posted to the Meets and Events pages dual meets link. The Girls BH team will swim Girls B Team Home meets and the Age Group Qualifier Meets in January. They girls BH team will also have the option of swimming in Coed meets.

2. The dual meet team schedule has been corrected - we are still waiting for start times for a few meets.

News 10/20

1. Meets and event page caledar has been updated!

News 10/19

1. Full Red Black Results have been posted below today's news. Final Score - Red 1345, Black 1283

click here FOR RED BLACK RESULTS 08

News 10/18

1. Red Black Results from the 10/U session are posted below today's news.

click here FOR 10/U SESSION RED BLACK RESULTS 08

News 10/17

1. Holiday Classic and Flushing Holiday Invite meet info has been posted to meet grid. Holiday Classic entry has been processed - Flushing is autoenter 10/23 - Entries for Classic will be posted when they are accepted.

2. The running calendar on the meets and events page has been updated.

3. Reminder - when we have home meets - we do not have practices. This weekend we will only have the presenior/senior practice on Saturday and on Sunday only little dolphins and stroke of genius - there are no other practices this weekend.

News 10/16

1. To make online payments - go to www.montclairymca.org,
Go to click here to register for classes, pay classes, Scroll down I accept and continue, Scroll down after reading, click log in and register now, password and login, If you don't know it (they can click retrieve log in - enter e-mail address that we have on file for you), password will immediately be sent to you

2. Red and Black Teams have been posted to the meet page. Please check this out and DRESS ACCORDINGLY! Also both meets will be getting out fairly early so be prepared to do a warm down after your session. All high school aged athletes should be prepared to stay until approximately 8:00 on Sunday

3. Ellen Mace from Be Smartt Meet Management will be at the 10/U session of the red black on Saturday and will be teaching anyone who is interested in learning how to use the timing system in a practical setting. Please come and learn. If you can use a stopwatch you can figure this out.

News 10/14

1. Red black is this weekend - all athletes except little dolphins and stroke of genius will be entered unless you are not up to date with your membership, meet fee account or program fees. Payment 2 is due tomorrow.

2. 2008-2009 team handbook is linked above todays news and on the forms and flyers page. It has been drastically shortened from last year but is also more specific. Please read this as soon as you can.

News 10/10

1. A very tentative dual meet schedule has been posted to the meets and events page.

2. The Meets and events page has been updated - although still tentative to include the championship meets.

3. Info for the Great Turkey Meet has been posted to the meets and events page through the meet grid link - all team athletes will be entered in this meet unless you tell us you can not go by 10/19

News 10/8

1. We are hosting an officials class here at our Y on 10/21. Please see the flyer below if you are interested. We are fairly light on officials right now - and are getting close to panic mode. Please consider becoming an official for the Montclair Y.

2. Red Black Meet is the weekend of 10/18 - please see the meets and events page for more info. A few notes - if your Y membership is not up to date or your second swim team program payment has not been made you will not be allowed to participate in the red/black meet. Please talk to Faith to make sure you are up to date on payments and Y membership standing.

click here FOR YMCA LEVEL 1 OFFICIAL COURSE AT MONTCLAIR Y 08

News 10/6

1. Red Black Meet info has been posted to the meets and events page - on the meet grid.

News 10/5

1. PERSONALIZED CAP ORDERS ARE CLOSED. THE ORDER HAS BEEN SENT TO METRO FOR PROCESSING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND COOPERATION.

News 10/2

1. At about 12:30 On Sunday on the large pool deck Ellen Mace from Be Smart will be running a training for anyone interested in learning how to run the Colorado Timing Console. We are also getting some service done so this is an approximate time.

2. Jon is transitioning some technology over the next few days inlcuding new computer. E-Mail and web updates will be suspended more then likely until Tuesday.

News 9/31

1. Flyers and Forms Page has been updated. The new Code Of Conduct, Health Form and Goal Sheets are up there.

2. A team backpack order form has been linked below today's news if you are interested in ordering one.

3. A few new officials clinics have been added - info is linked below today's news and is on the official page. We are in need of officials so if you have even the slightest interest - please contact Jon and I will talk to you about it.

click here FOR BACKPACK ORDER FORM 08

click here FOR WEST MORRIS LEVEL 2 OFFICIALS CLINIC

News 9/23

1. Jon will be in Atlanta at the Aquatics Sports Convention from Wednesday through Sunday this week. Contact BG with any questions.

2. Some practice times will change imediately for the Senior and Pre-Senior groups.

Fridays - Seniors will swim 5:30-7:30

Saturdays - Seniors will swim 9-11:15

Preseniors will swim 9-10:30

3. Regarding Sunday night practices:

The only parts of the building that will be open are the Lower Lobby, the Large Pool, the Youth Locker Rooms and the Large Pool Balcony. The Building is officially closed and will be cleaned so we can not be anywhere but these spaces.

Everyone must enter and exit the building through the lower entrance by the parking deck and all athletes MUST swipe in with their cards.

All athletes must be changed and picked up by 850 - the building will close at 9 pm sharp.

News 9/22

1. Reminder - New Parents Meeting on Tuesday at 6 PM in the Holm Room

News 9/18

1. It was originally posted that there will be no practices this weekend - We decided we will run the following practices this weekend:

Saturday 945-11:15 am - Presnior and Senior

Sunday 11:30-1:30 am - Junior

2. Linked below today's news is the swimsuit sale flyer, the order form for the swim suit sale next week, the personalized cap order form for those who like their last name on the cap and an updated officials clinic list.

click here FOR SWIMSUIT SALE FLYER 08

click here FOR SWIMSUIT SALE ORDER FORM 08

click here FOR PERSONALIZED CAP ORDER FORM 08

click here FOR MOST RECENTLY UPDATED OFFICIALS CLINIC SCHEDULE 08

News 9/16

1. Metro Swim Shop will be comming to the Y for our suit fitting next Thursday , September 25th from 6-8 pm.

2. There will be a pre-senior/senior group meeting this Thursday 19 at 6:00 PM on the large pool balcony.

3. Team Fee Schedule has been copied below this news blurb.

4. We have added a VERY tentative calendar to the meets and events page - there is a lot missing, but hopefully it will start to help the teams scheduling.

click here FOR TEAM FEES GRID 08-09

News 9/15

1. Group Placements Have Been Posted! Please go to the try-out page to see them.

News 9/14

1. Practice schedule has been posted to the practice times page. There will be no Saturday or Sunday practices on 9/20 and 21.

Practice Begins on 9/15 for Juniors, Preseniors and Seniors. Practice begins on 9/22 for Gold, Novice and Prep. Practice begins on 9/28 for Little Dolphins, Stroke of Genius, Stroke of Genius PLUS and Little Dolphins Plus. Practice begins on 9/29 for Intro.

2. Some more info for Officials has been linked below today's news and is on the official page.

click here to FOR RIDGEWOOD LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS CLINIC 08

click here FOR RIDGEWOOD LEVEL 2 OFFICIALS CLINIC 08

click here FOR 2008-2009 FULL YMCA CLINIC SCHEDULE 08

News 9/10

1. THE MONTCLAIR DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM NEEDS OFFICIALS !!

Please consider becoming a YMCA swimming official for the Montclair Dolphins swim team for the upcoming dual meet season.

We will mentor you with an experienced official at dual meets until you feel comfortable officiating on your own.

If you would consider becoming an official, please go to the MYM website Officials page and check out the overview of the role of a swimming official and the list of upcoming Level I clinics from which you can choose.

The clinic takes about 4 hours. You then take an open book, online test. Once you have passed the test, the team will reimburse you the clinic fee.

If you have any questions, please contact Eileen Huelbig, MYM Officials Coordinator at ewhuelbig@netscape.net

2. New this year - you can renew memberships and make all but the first payment on the YMCA's website. Hit the Y on this website's left menu bar to get to the Y's website.

3. 1st payments are due on 9/15 or before your first practice - a registration desk will be set up near the downstairs desk for swim team only to register on 9/15 and 9/16 during practice times.

4. All swim team athletes are required to scan in - if you are just joining the Y - make sure you get a card - if you are returning and have lost your card, if you get a new one before 9/15 your replacement fee will be waived.

5. For Sunday night practices moving forward - we can only enter/exit the Y through the lower entrance into the parking deck - the main doors upstiars will be locked.

6. There are several officials certification courses coming up. Flyers are linked below todays news and at the bottom of the officials page.

click here FOR HCY LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS CLINIC 08

click here FOR HCY LEVEL 2 OFFICIALS CLINIC 08

click here FOR OVERVIEW OF ALL UPCOMING YMCA OFFICIAL CLASSES 08

News 9/2

1. Some forms for tryouts have been linked below today's news and have been placed on the tryout page.

2. While Swim Team Hanbook for 2008-2009 is still in the works - the new pricing grid with 2008-2009 year round pricing for Juniors, Preseniors and Seniors is linked below.

3. Practice Schedule for the next two weeks for Pre-Seniors and Seniors is as follows. All athletes who were in these groups can attend even if they need to re-tryout.

Thursday 9/4, Tuesday 9/9, Thursday 9/11, Friday 9/12 from 5:30-7:00 in the small pool.

Regular Practice Schedule will be posted next week with start dates for all other groups.

4. We would ask that all athletes over the age of 13 volunteer at at least 1 tryout to help the new kids and make them feel comfortable.

click here FOR TRYOUT WELCOME LETTER 08

click here FOR TRYOUT INFO CARD 08

click here FOR TEAM FEES GRID 08-09

News 8/30

1. A flyer about a Season Kick Off Bowling Party has been posted below today's news.

2. Jon and BG will be at the World Coaches Clinic from 9/3-9/8 so will not be in the office at all.

3. Practice schedule for the 2 weeks leading up and during tryouts will be posted on Tuesday.

click here FOR SEASON KICK OFF BOLWING PARTY FLYER

News 8/14

1. Linked below is the list of athletes who do not need to try out. Remember all 12/U athletes DO need to try out and all athletes not on this list need to try out.

click here FOR PRE-TRYOUT PLACEMENT LIST 08

2008 LC YMCA NATIONAL TEAM

News 8/4

1. Congrads to our LC 2008 National Team (phot above) - they did a great job down at UMD - Special Kudos to Matt Navata - who won the 400 IM and 200 Fly.

2. All meet results for the summer have been posted - also a top times report has been posted from the meet result page - Please check that all your best times are correct.

3. With try-outs just around the corner - please be aware that all 12/U athletes are required to try out every year and a list of placements will be posted for 13/O's who do not need to tryout by 8/15

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News 7/26

1. There are no more practices at West Orange for the rest of the summer. The rest of the practices we are holding are Zone Team practices - which any athlete can join providing the athletes is going to work hard and stay focused as to not distract those who still have a meet.

Regular Beach Club Schedule - Monday 7/28, Tuesday 7/29, Wednesday 7/30 and Friday 8/1 - There is no practice Thursday 7/31. There are no evening Y practices the week of 7/28

There will also be a night practice at the Y from 7:00-8:30 on Monday 8/4 for athletes going to Zones Only.

2. Jon will be out of the office at JO's/Nationals from 7/26 through 8/3 - Back in the office for a day then out at Zones from 8/5 through 8/10

3. Tryout times have been posted along with publicity flyer (below this news and on the tryout page)

4. There is some info about an Open Water Swim that OCY is hosting linked below. You must sign yourselves up for this if interested.

click here FOR TEAM PUBLICITY FLYER 08-09

click here FOR LAVALLETTE OCEAN MILE OW SWIM 08

News 7/22

1. National packets and forms are up on the meet page. All National Athletes need to return 4 or 5 forms depending on who you are traveling with to Jon or Sharkey before we leave on Sunday.

2. Some new JO info has been posted to the meet page.

News 7/21

1. 13/O silver meet result has been posted to results page

2. JO Entry has been posted to meet page

3. There is no evening YMCA practice on Wednesday night 7/23 - there is no Beach Club Practice on Friday 7/25 - Preseniors and National Qualifiers are welcome to join the group at West Orange on Friday 7/25

News 7/16

1. NJS 13/Older Silver Bronze Timeline has been created and is liked on the meet page.

News 7/14

1. All meet results from the past two weekends have been posted

2. Entry for 13/Older champs has been posted.

3. If you plan to go to Zones - please fill out applications now - they can be found at www.njswim.org - If you make more times then send an e-mail to office@njswim.org - this will be much easier for NJ Swimming to process. Please fill this out even if you are close or not sure - you can cancel via e-mail through the last day of JO's and if you don't make the team - they will not cash your check.

4. Some info regarding Princeton Meet Tomorrow has been posted to the meet page.

News 7/11

1. Warmup for 11/12 champs sessions is as follows.

Meet Schedule:

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Warm-up

Start

Session 1

10 & Under Girls & Boys Events

7:15 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Session 2

10 & Under Girls and Boys 400 m. Freestyle

11:30 a.m.

11:40 a.m.

Session 3

11-12 Girls and Boys Events

12:20 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Session 4

11-12 Girls and Boys 400 m. Ind. Medley

5:30 p.m.

5:40 p.m.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Warm-up

Start

Session 5

10 & Under Girls & Boys Events

7:15 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Session 6

11-12 Girls and Boys Events

12 noon

1:15 p.m.

Session 7

11-12 Girls and Boys 400 m. Freestyle

5:30 p.m.

5:40 p.m.

News 7/8

1. With all the meeting coming up over the weekends - Jon is likely to not be returning many e-mails between Friday afternoon and Monday afternoons.

2. Updated meet info and entries has been posted for 11/12 champs - friday night lights - mey summer champs

News 7/7

1. While we probably will not be able to have any more because of the meet schedule - all weekend practices for the summer are at the YMCA.

2. For the Ocean Mile Swim in Avon - all athletes need to register themselves with the form on the website. There is no team entry. Also if you plan on going and would like to do breakfast at the Huelbigs - please e-mail Eileen so she knows how many to be prepared for.

News 7/3

1. Meet Info for 12/U and 13/O Silvers, HACY and JO's has been posted.

2. Entry for SVY Summer Champs has been posted - Results from this past weekends meets has been posted.

3. Eligibility Reports for 12/U Silver, 13/O Silver and JO's has been posted to the meet pages.

News 7/2

1. Meet page has been updated - 1 meet was added for kids close to national times and due dates have been placed on all meets - most are due this Saturday

2. There will be a saturday practice for preseniors and seniors from 830-1000 on 7/5

News 6/30

1. Practices this week - There are no practices at West Orange tomorrow 7/1 or Friday 7/4 - all west orange athletes should attend practice at the beach club.

2. There will be morning practice at the Beach Club on Friday 7/4 - from 6-8 for all Seniors, Preseniors and Juniors - all other groups will be from 630-800. We will need to be off the premises by 610 so they can prepare for the holiday.

News 6/24

1. Meet info and entry for the MEY Meet is now linked from the meets page.

2. Meet results from SHY's meet at Pleasant Valley Pool is now on the results page.

3. This weekend - we have Sizzle, Solstice and Bayonne Peninsula Meets - there are no practices on Saturday or Sunday - THERE IS ALSO NO WEST ORANGE PRACTICE ON FRIDAY - West Orange athletes can come to the beach club on Friday from 6:15-8:30

4. Information about the Avon Ocean Mile and the Avon Run~Swim~Run has been linked below today's news. If you participate in the Ocean Mile the Huelbig Famile has graciously offered to host the athletes and their families at their beach house after the swim. There is also some info about that linked below. If you plan to do the Run~Swim~Run check with your primary coach in case it might leave you tired for a meet the next weekend or so.

5. Some session changes, warm up times, timing assignments and heat limited events postings have been posted to the meet pages for Sizzle and Solstice. REGARDLESS OF OUR WARM UP TIMES YOU NEED TO BE EARLY FOR FIRST WARM UP - CHECK INS THIS WEEKEND ARE DUE AT THE START OF WAM UP - If you are late you will be scratched.

6. Some info for Y Nats has been posted to our meet page. This included order form for suits, jackets and bags and hotel reservation forms. Swim suits are discounted and team priced and if nothing else you are eligible for a free suit even if you don't want/need one. Please get these forms in by the deadlines on them.

click here AVON OCEAN MILE INFO 08

click here FOR AVON SWIM BREAKFAST AT HUELBIGS 08

click here FOR AVON RUN~SWIM~RUN INFO 08

News 6/19

1. Meet results from NJ LC Cup and 6th Annual Black Heritage Meet have been posted to the results page.

2. Summer Program outlines and groupings have been linked below today's news and are on the "practice times" page.

3. Practice schedule changes over on Monday from Spring to Summer - BUT - This Sunday's schedule is as follows.

Intro - Novice - Prep 1:30-2:30

Gold - Junior - 230-330

Presenior and Senior 650-830

4. Meet Entries for BMS Friday Night Lights and SHY LC Invite at Pleasant Valley Pool have been posted to the meet pages.

click here FOR SUMMER PROGRAM 2008

News 6/18

1. West Orange Practice for tomorrow, Thursday June 19th had to be changed because of a West Orange rec activity. Practice will be from 145-345 for Seniors

News 6/15

1. Due to all the power outages last week West Orange Pool had to re-schedule some functions - the West Orange pool practice schedule has changed for this week for the Senior athletes - remember we still do have the regular practice schedule running though if you can't shift your schedule.

Monday and Wednesday 2-4

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5-7

News 6/11

1. Meet Results from OWA Cup are linked below today's news and are on the meet results page.

2. Summer groupings and schedule will be posted early next week - Because of the full scale availability at West Orange pool all groups will have the opportunity to swim Long Course moving forward so all athletes will swim in the early am. We will not have mid day YMCA practices now that we can accomodate the team in the am.

3. SVY asked us to post a flyer regarding a blood drive at the meet this weekend - this is for spectators and parents - NOT FOR ATHLETES when they are competing....

4. There have been some changes in warm up and timing assignments for the LC Cup - They are linked below and on the meet page - regardless of our warm up slot you MUST arrive in time for the first warm up or you will be scratched from the session. WE HAVE PLENTY OF TIMING ASSIGNMENTS - SO IF YOU PLAN TO SWIM - PLAN TO TIME!

5. SHY meet has been posted to the meet page - this is a new LC meet that was not on the schedule until today - entries are due by Sunday 6/15

6. A SHY SCM Meet has been added to the meet page - this also is a new meet - entries for this meet are due on Sunday 6/15

6. Please join the coaching staff in Congratulating Matt Navata on a solid performance down at the Charlotte Ultraswim Grand Prix 2008!

click here FOR OWA CUP RESULTS 08

click here FOR SVY BLOOD DRIVE AT LC CUP 08

click here FOR LC CUP WARM UP 08

click here LC CUP TIMING ASSIGNMENTS 08

News 6/10

1. We apologize for not getting a hold of everyone yesterday, but with the power out - we had no phones at the Y - no interned so we could not update the website or do e-mails. Hope everyone stayed cool and had a nice day off.

2. West Orange Practice Schedule for the next two weeks for Seniors (remember we are still running All Y practices also) - This Week: Tuesday - 6:00-8:30, Wednesday - 7:15-9:15

Next Week: Sunday - 6:15-8:30, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5:00-7:00 and Wednesday - 2:00 - 4:00

3. Practice schedule for this weekend - Saturday is regular for all groups. Sunday we will have Intro, Novice and Prep swimming at the Y from 2:30-3:30 - all other groups will be at West Orange from 6:15-8:30 - We will not have Sunday practices from 10-1:30

News 6/3

1. Final Meet Entries for OWA, LC Cup, Sizzle, Solstice and BMS Penninsula have been linked below this news and on the respective meet pages. We were not able to add anyone to Sizzle or Solstice at all but we were able to delete some athletes so no one got doubvle charged if they were in both meets. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!

click here FOR OWA CUP FINAL ENTRY 08

click here FOR NJ LC CUP FINAL ENTRY 08

click here FOR SIZZLE FINAL ENTRY 08

click here FOR BMS PENINSULA SPLASH FINAL ENTRY 08

click here FOR SOLSTICE FINAL ENTRY 08

News 6/2

1. West Orange Practice for Seniors and National Team this week will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-7 PM.

2. We are missing two banners from Charlotte - one is a standard team banner, the other was signed by all the kids as Sunkissed - We are also missing the ever popular Dolphin Head. if anyone drove those items home, please let Jon know.

News 5/27

1. To get in as much Long Course Swimming as possible before the meet season starts - the Seniors will have the opportunity to get in some LC Swimming at the West Orange facility starting this week. Additionally we will be running regular practices at the Y. We will post the schedule weekly on the website. Use your best judgement with weather and cold as it is not ideal outdoor swimming conditions in NJ right now.

This week:

Tuesday & Thursday 530-7

Wednesday & Friday 4-6

News 5/15

1. Two more meets have been added for 13/Older athletes in July to make up for the shift from July Jubilee - Entry due dates are Monday 5/19 - Again, I do not have even files or meet info so you have to e-mail me the events you want to swim in order and I will do my best if they are offered.

2. Check the practice schedule that was posted the other day - saturday practices will not start until 5/31

3. Lately Jon is averaging being about 2-3 days behind on e-mails with the primary focus being getting the meet entries squared away and fixed. Will get back to you ASAP.

4. Meet info for OWA Cup has been posted as well as entries for OWA Cup and BMS Penninsula Splash.

5. There are no practices on Monday 5/26 for Memorial Day

News 5/13

1. Please check meet entries for Sizzle, Solstice and NJ LC Cup. Info for the Bayonne Peninsula meet has just been put up and we need to know by Thursday if you are going. We still do not have info for the OWA Cup and meet opportunities are running out so lets make sure you get into this meet if you are not scheduled to swim Friday at Sizzle.

2. There are several athletes entered in two meets the same weekend - Sizzle and Solstice. We did this intentionally so that in case we got closed out of a meet we did not lost both possibilities to race. Athletes will need to talk to their coaches and pick which meet makes more sense and about 3 weeks out have made a decision so we can scratch ahead of time.

3. Remember the Y Strong Kids Campaign is in full force. There is information available at the upper desk at the Y and on the Montclair YMCA's website. If you are interested in making a donation use this link. https://www.ymcastrongkids.org/ymcaUserStep2.asp?ID=163&p=nj

News 5/12

1. Thanks to everyone who attended the MYM Dolphins Swim Team Banquet this past Monday night at Mayfair Farms. Over 325 people were there to celebrate our successful season. A special thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make our evening such a success. We had 3 unclaimed baskets, tickets no. 2246012 won two baskets and 2246046
won the other. If you have the winning ticket please email
imason9@comcat.net to claim the basket.

2. We are still missing a camera and a set of keys from the banquet - if you picked that up, please let us know.

3. CHECK THE MEETS PAGE - Updated info for LC Cup has been added as some of the timing was wrong on the old info, Summer Solstice and Summer Sizzle meet info is up and entries for those three meets has been posted. Also note that July Jubilee has been cancelled and replaced with 12/U Silver Bronze.

4. There had been some questions so the practice schedule has been better defined on the practice times page.

5. All Time Top 10 has been updated and posted to the top 10 page

6. Butterfly Club, IMX (all swimmers who have a score are ranked) and Updated Team Records have been posted to the Records and Recognition page.

7. Sue Marinucci - A Dolphin parent and a long time nurse is going to be putting together a health seminar in a few weeks. If you have any questions please contact her.

News 5/3

1. Reminder - Swim Team Dinner is tomorrow - NO PRACTICES

2. Lifeguard Class will run - we have 8 people. If anyone still wants to get in, e-mail Jon ASAP. Our goal is to get the books to you this Tuesday.

News 4/28

1. Jon has been sick and today is his first day back in the office for almost a week. He will catch up on e-mails and communications ASAP.

2. Space is filling up quickly for the MYM Annual Swim Team Dinner on May, 5th at Mayfair Farms from 6-9 pm. If you haven't had a chance to reply please mail the form or email your response to imason9@comcast.net All replies need to be in by May 1st. Thank you to all of our families who have
generously donated items for the tricky tray. It is not too late to donate. Irene will be in the lower lobby of the Y all next week after the 5:30pm practice to accept items.

News 4/22

1. Full LC Cup info has been posted to this website.

2. The team will be hosting a condensed crash lifeguard course if we get 8 interested participants on 5/10 and 11 from 10:00-7:00 both days. You must be 15 years old before the start of the class and because this course is open only for swim team members (where the swim test is verified by the coaching staff) you can not necessarily bring a friend. You must sign up by 4/30 if you are interested so we can get you the books ahead of time as they will have to have been read before the class starts. The cost of the course is $250.00 made out to Montclair YMCA and given to Jon. To sign up just send an e-mail to Jon ASAP so we can be sure we are running this.

News 4/18

1. Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius first day for the Spring is 4/27

2. Dryland will begin for the spring on 4/28 and there will be no Saturday practices for the spring until announced - first saturday is likely to be 5/10

3. There is a meet in Long island the weekend of 6/6-6/8 - which will be added to our meet schedule - but we need to know by Tuesday 4/22 if you plan on attending. e-mail Jon

News 4/16

1. Linked below today's news is an invite to the team banquet.

2. Also linked below is a flyer for the Parent of Athlete event that we posted info on yesterday.

3. We are looking for a volunteer who can coordinate some team social events - if you are interested please contact Jon for a list of events that the athletes have talked about.

click here FOR PARENT OF ATHLETES SIMPOSIUM

click here FOR SWIM TEAM BANQUET INVITE 08

News 4/15

1. A tentative meet schedule has been posted - look at this NOW - we have an entry due this Thursday 4/17.

2. There was no good way to post an e-mail regarding a Presentation for Parents of Athletes at the Yogi Berra Museum - I am e-mailing this out so you have the information. Is is on 4/30 at 7:30 PM

3. REMINDER - TEAM BANQUET IS ON 5/5 - There is still time to donate an item for the tricky tray at our annual swim team banquet. Your generous donations help to raise the funds needed for this great event. Please see the form linked below today's news. You will need to fillout the donation form and include it with the items in order to receive a receipt for tax purposes. Irene will be at the Y after the 5:30 practice all next week to pickup donations. If that isn't convenient please contact her for pickup.

click here FOR TRICKY TRAY AUCTION INFO 08

News 4/11

1. Welcome Home - Great Job in Charlotte and Florida - Reminder pre-senior and senior begin on 4/14 and all other groups begin the week of 4/21

2. Meet results from Charlotte and Florida have been linked below today's news and can be found on the meet results page.

3. There is a PDF linked below recognizing all of our Quad A and better qualifiers. Congrads to all.

click here FOR QUAD A OR BETTER RECOGNITION 08

click here FOR FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATICS LC RESULTS 08

click here FOR YMCA SC NATIONAL RESULTS 08

click here FOR SUNKISSED INVITE RESULTS 08

News 3/29

1. We want to wish all athletes and familes safe travel and best of luck at their meets.

2. Jon is leaving tomorrow (Sunday) and will return to the office on 4/7. We will all probably be behind on e-mails etc... until then.

3. WEDNESDAY 's practice schedule was re-evaluated by the coaching staff. Athletes can come at 3:45 or 5:30 - we will not run the 7-9 practice because all coaches involved prefer that the athletes get the extra rest.

News 3/27

1. Meeting notes from last nights "travel meeting" are linked below,

click here FOR TRAVEL MEETING NOTES 08

News 3/25

1. If you are interested in placing an ad in the Charlotte meet program there is a form below - it is due 3/27

2. Practice Schedule for this weekend is as follows:

Saturday 3/29 - Junior and Gold - 1:00-3:00

Presenior and Senior - 9:45-11:15

Sunday 3/30 - Junior and Gold - 12:30-2:30

Presenior and Senior 6:50-8:30

3. In addition to the regular daily schedule, we will have a 3:45-5:00 Practice next wednesday 4/2 for athletes who's travel plans make it impossible to come to their regular time.

4. Final Charlotte entry linked below and on the meet page.

5. Final Charlotte psyche sheets are linked below and on the meet page.

6. The Montclair Parade Theme at Charlotte is Pirate!

click here FOR CHARLOTTE PROGRAM AD FORM 08

click here FOR CHARLOTTE FINAL PSYCHE SHEET 08

click here FOR FINAL CHARLOTTE ENTRY 08

News 3/21

1. There was a local swimmer on the news last night. If you are interested in watching it, here is the link. Chris Dart - Olympic Hopeful

2. Charlotte final flights has been posted below today's news and on the meet page

3. A simplified Charlotte meet info packet has been posted below today's new and on the meet page.

click here FOR FINAL CHARLOTTE TEAM TRAVEL INFO 08

click here SIMPLIFIED CHARLOTTE MEET INFO 08

News 3/19

1. YM/YW (FLORIDA/CHARLOTTE)meeting originally scheduled for this Sunday has been rescheduled to WEDNESDAY March 26 at SWIMMERS and at least One PARENT MUST ATTEND. Important instructions for the meet will be given as well as the handout of clothing, suits, caps and other information. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. If you do not attend there will be no other time to get your handouts and information and you will NOT have it for the meets.

Pre-Senior and Senior Swimmers will meet at 6:00PM and then practice at 7:00PM

Juniors and Gold will meet at 7:00PM after practice

2. Practices this weekend

Saturday - Presenior and Senior 9:45-11:15

Junior and Gold 1:00-3:00

Sunday - No Practices Easter

News 3/17

1. JO Results have been linked below today's news and on the results page.

2. Charlotte entry has been linked below today's news and on the meet page along with the PSYCHE sheet for the meet. Athletes can only compete in 6 events and many of you are over-entered. You must e-mail Jon Scratches by 3/20 at 12:00 Noon or you will be automatically scratched from any events after 6.

3. Dryland program is over for the season - athletes should be stretching on their own, but no more medicine balls or anything like that.

4. Regularly scheduled before school morning practices have ended for the season. Any doubles that are happening will be announced at practice.

5. There are no practices this Sunday, 3/23 for Easter. Enjoy!

6. Spring Start Dates:

Pre-Senior, Senior and National - 4/14

All other competitive groups - 4/21

Clinic - 4/27

7. SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!! DON'T MISS OUR SEASON FINALE!!!! OVER 320 ATTENDED LAST YEAR!!!! A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE OUR TEAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Please join us at our annual MYM Swim Team Awards Dinner
Monday May 5, 2008, Mayfair Farms, Prospect Ave, West Orange, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

To make this year's event better than ever we will need volunteers to solicit gifts for the tricky tray. Anyone interested in helping with this event or if you are willing to donate an item for the tricky tray please contact - Irene Mason imason9@comcast.net

Reservation form to follow

click here FOR JO RESULTS 08

click here FOR CHARLOTTE ENTRY PRE-SCRATCHES 08

click here FOR CHARLOTTE PSYCHE SHEET 08

News 3/14

1. Jon is over his e-mail problems at the Y, but then lost a lot of e-mails from a bad sync to a handheld device. Moving forward all should be OK, but if you e-mailed Jon with no response in the past week or so and it is important, please re-send.

2. A few rooms have opened up at the team hotel in charlotte - if you still need a room, e-mail Jon ASAP.

News 3/13

1. Practices this weekend are as follows:

Friday - Regular Schedule - last practice for kids not going to Charlotte or Florida

Saturday - 9:45-11:15 - PreSenior and Senior

1:00-3:00 - All others attending Charlotte

Sunday - 6:50-8:30 - PreSenior and Senior

11:00-1:00 - All others attening Charlotte

2. MYM has 4 timing assignments for J.O.s, each requiring a starting and relief timer. Some of these slots are covered, but others are not - including the first three listed below. If you are at J.O.s, you should be checking to see if you're needed for timing, by attending the timing meeting, and determining whether there are other Montclair parents you can share the duty with. Report to the timing table, next to the computer table across from the spectator stands, at least 40 minutes before the session begins. A timers’ meeting will be held at that time. Thanks.

Friday p.m. Dive pool - 11/12 Men, 10/u women

Sat. a.m. Main pool. - 15-19 Women and 13-14 Men

Sat. p.m. Main pool 11/12 Women and 10/u Men

Sunday p.m. Dive pool - 11/12 Men, 10/u women

News 3/12

1. If you made hotel reservations for Charlotte and are not attending please cancel the reservation ASAP so those rooms can be freed up for the late qualifiers.

2. Charlotte entry has been processed and wil be posted once acknowledgement is recieved from the host team - at that point, if you are entered in more then 6 events, you will need to take a look at the psyche sheets when posted and scratch down. Dates to be determined.

3. Over the next two months you will be hearing a lot about the "Strong Kids Campaign." This is an annual fund at the Y which provides opportunities for kids to be a part of the Y when they otherwise could not afford to do so. The Dolphins Swim Team needs to be involved with this on a very high level as many of our kids who are team members would not be were it not for this campaign. Currently I are looking for 4 parent volunteer captians to lead teams of 5 coordinators to help spread the word of this campaign. If you are interested in this, please e-mail Jon

News 3/11

1. Meet results from this weekend have been linked below today's news and on the meet result page.

2. Linked below is the final JO entry.

click here FOR Y STATE RESULTS 08

click here FOR 11/12 CHAMPS MEET RESULTS 08

click here FOR JO ENTRY 08

News 3/7

1. The United States Olympic Comittee has invited the public to vote for inductees to the Olympic Hall of Fame class of 2008. Of note to our sport, Amy Van Dyken and the 1976 Womens Relay Team who took down the East Germans are up for consideration. You can vote at www.usolympichalloffame.com

2. If you have not been active on the USA Swimming website it's worth checking out. Here is a link to the parent tip of the month for this month.

3. There are many forms necessary to be filled out, handed to school etc... for Chalotte and Florida meets. We have put them into a zip file and linked below and on the meet page for the particular meet. All athletes need to fill out the travel code of conducts, but if you handed in the basic code of conduct at the beginning of the year you do not need to fill this one out.

click here FOR ZIPPED FLORIDA 08 FORMS

click here FOR ZIPPED CHARLOTTE 08 FORMS

News 3/6

1. TIMERS STILL NEEDED FOR Y STATES: Semi Final Timing Assignments have been linked below.

2. Timeline for 11/12 Champs and timing assignments have been linked below.

click here FOR 11/12 CHAMPS SESSION STARTS AND TIMING ASSIGNMENTS 08

click here Y STATES TIMING ASSIGNMENTS 08

News 3/5

1. Timing assignments for states for MYM has been linked below today's news and on the meet page. If you have an athlete swimming at states you will need to time at least 1 slot. Please sign up with Bob Hall App at Robert.Hall-App@DBR.COM

2. BG's computer is on the fritz - if you have sent him any crucial e-mails over the past few days, forward them to Jon

click here FOR Y STATES TIMING ASSIGNMENTS 08

News 3/2

1. Attention Swimmers--Dolphin-a-Thon Prizes are Here!

Please stop by the pool balcony on Wednesday, March 5th, from 4:30-6:00 in order to collect your swim-a-thon prizes. If you need to make alternate arrangements, please email Molly Severson @ mollysev@comcast.net

2. Results from this weekend's meets are linked below today's news and on the meet results page.

3. The session times for the 11/12 champs have been completely changed on Saturday- please check out this info linked below and on the meet page. They moved the boys to the morning and the girls to the afternoon.

4. Entries for Y States and NJS 11/12 Champs have been linked below today's news and on the meet page. The entry for Y State does not have the "B" Cuts that were rejected from the meet.

5. There is a Y States document linked below and on the meet page - it has a revised time schedule, parking information and a new updated order of events on it.

6. Directions to Team Hotels for Y states has been linked below and on meet page.

7. Practice schedule for this weekend is "different" - Wednesday -regular schedule, Thursday regular schedule plus we will have am practice from 6-7 for all 13/O athletes traveling to lancaster that night, Friday - regular schedule

On Saturday and Sunday we will only be holding 1 practice and it is only for athletes who are going to Charlotte who are not in a meet this weekend - Saturday is 1:00-2:45 and Sunday is 12:30-2:30

click here FOR 11/12 CHAMPS TIMELINE CHANGES

click here FOR 11/12 SILVER BRONZE ENTRY 08

click here FOR Y STATES ENTRY 08

click here FOR Y IMPORTANT Y STATES DOCUMENT WITH CHANGES

click here FOR DIRECTIONS FOR Y STATES 08

click here FOR NJS MINI CHAMPS RESULTS 08

click here FOR 13/O SILVER BRONZE RESULTS 08

News 2/29

1. Revised Time Line for 13/O Champs

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Warm-up

Start

Session 1

13-14 Girls Events (including distance)

7:15 a.m.

8:20 a.m.

Session 2

15-19 Girls Events (including distance)

12:15 p.m

1:20 p.m

Session 3

13-19 Boys Events (including distance)

4:00 p.m.

5:05 p.m

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Warm-up

Start

Session 4

13-14 Girls Events (including distance)

7:15 a.m.

8:20 a.m.

Session 5

15-19 Girls Events (including distance)

12:00 p.m

1:05 p.m

Session 6

13-19 Boys Events (including distance)

4:00 p.m.

5:05 p.m

2. Revised Time Line for Mini Champs

Saturday March 1, 2008

Building will not Open till 7:45 am

Session #1 – Girls’ Events

Warm-up: 8:00-9:00am.

Meet Starts: 9:15am.

Session #2 – Boys’ Events

Warm-up: 1:30 PM

Meet Starts: 2;30 PM

3. Regular Practice schedule this weekend.

4. With about 30 days left until Charlotte/ Florida - make sure you are maintaining practice expectations. We want to make sure all athletes are properly prepared for their meets. 10/U's 4 times, 11/12 4-5, 13/) 5+

5. High School athletes need to make sure their times from HS meets are to Jon by Monday 3/3 in order to be used for Charlotte.

6. We are not having our Charlotte meeting on Easter Sunday - please stay on the website to find out the alternate meeting date.

7. Athletes who only swim in the large pool need to make sure they are attending Friday practices to make sure they can get in starts before the meets coming up

8. Please start getting Jon pictures you have taked over the course of the season and as soon as we return from our travel meets for the slide shows at the year end dinner.

9. Below all of today's news is a flyer linked for a Mini Triathalon we will be running at the Y while we are in Charlotte and Florida - anyone interested please sign up. It should be a great event.

10. Get in all JO and Charlotte event requests by 3/3

11.

New Dolphin-a-Thon Prize and Deadline to Qualify for Gifts

We are excited to announce that the the Dolphin-a-Thon top-earner will now be awarded a Speedo Fastskin ll. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a suit that is scientifically proven to increase your speed! It's not too late to qualify--even if you have already turned in your pledges we will accept additional contributions.

In order to be eligible for this or any of our other fantastic prizes, you must turn in your money in by Monday, March 3rd.

Please hand in your envelope to Jon or email Molly Severson at mollysev@comcast.net

Thanks you for your generous support!

click here FOR MONTCLAIR MINI TRIATHALON 08

News 2/25

1. Results from 9/10 champs have been linked below today's news and on the meet results page.

2. Entries for NJS Mini Champs are linked below today's news and on the meet page.

click here FOR NJS MINI CHAMPS ENTRY 08

click here FOR 9 & 10 CHAMPS RESULTS 08

9&10 Champs Update as of 6:30 PM - Friday 2/22

All saturday warm up and start times have been pushed 2 hours later - If there are any changes for Sunday they will be announced at the meet - as of right now, Sunday will be as posted previously

News 2/20

1. Regarding snow and incliment weather - when the Y closes (this is rare) we can not have practice. Otherwise unless we post something on the website and/or e-mail the list we will have practices in the snow.

2. Regarding the 9/10 champs this weekend - If a state of emergency is declared (this is rare) the meet will be cancelled. For individual meets, check the meet info posted to this site as there is usually an emergency website or phone number to call to find out. In the case of 9/10 champs - check Be Smartt's website. NJ Swimming meets are rarely cancelled for snow or incliment weather other then electrical storms.

News 2/19

1. Results for Y Silvers and corrected results for Senior Champs have been linked below today's news and are on the meet results page

2. Athletes in Gold and Junior Group - from now through JO's you can practice Monday - Friday from 5:30 - 7:00

3. An updated Charlotte Eligibility Report has been linked below today's news and on the meet page.

4. Meet entry for 13/O Silver Bronze has been linked below todays news and on the meet page - this entry is due tomorrow at noon - if you are missing or are in the wrong events, e-mail Jon by tomorrow at noon.

5. If you are swimming in NJS 11/12 Champs or NJS Mini Champs and have event requests get them to Jon by Thursday night

6. Jon will not be in the office from Thursday until Monday for his sister's wedding. If you have any emergencies, get a hold of BG.

click here CHARLOTTE ELIGIBILITY UPDATED 2/19/08

click here FOR 13/O SILVER BRONZE ENTRY 08

click here FOR YMCA SILVER RESULTS 08

click here FOR SENIOR STATES RESULTS 08

The Dolphins Want You

We are at 50% of our Dolphin-a-Thon goal of $15,000 and have heard from only 25% of our swimmers!

We’d love to hear from everyone—no donation is too small!

So, please, either hand in your check to Jon Siegel or mail it to Molly Severson at the following address:

114 Westview Rd.

Montclair, NJ 07043

Go Dolphins!

News 2/18

1. Senior state meet results are linked below.

2. 9/10 Entry, time line, warm up assignments etc... is linked below and is on the meet page. We had an e-mail miscommunication so they got our entry late - our warm up time is going to be listed as "other team" unless it gets redone - also we will have a timing assignment - but it is not listed yet. Lastly - it looks like we have the last warm up every session, but as always if you don't show up to the meet for first warm up, you will be scratched.

click here FOR 9&10 CHAMPS ENTRY 08

click here FOR 9/10 TIMELINE, WARMUP AND TIMING

click here FOR SENIOR STATE RESULTS 08

News 2/14

1. All groups except Pre-Senior and Senior have a regular practice schedule this weekend. There will be no Saturday 9:45 AM or Sunday 7:00 PM practices. Athletes in those practice groups who are not attending meets this weekend should talk to their deck coach about getting weekend workouts.

2. 9/10's who went to Bronze - we apologize, we did not get you your championship meet caps - they will be put in your family files this week.

3. Meet Info such as start times and warm up times have been posted to the Y Silvers meet page and the Senior States meet page.

News 2/12.2

1. Charlotte clothing order form has been linked below today's news and is on the meet page.

2. TIMING ASSIGNMENTS FOR Y SILVERS
Our team will have timing assignments down at Gloucester this weekend. Please pay attention to calls for timers from Montclair, respond to those calls, and make every effort to replace the timers from our team periodically. Our team will not be permitted to swim at these meets if we do not fulfill our timing requirements. Special Note: if you know that you swimmer is swimming an event at the end of a session, plan to time the later part of the meet, so that other parents to not need to stay unnecessarily. Thank you.

click here FOR CHARLOTTE CLOTHING ORDER 08

News 2/12

1. Novice and Prep athletes may join the Tuesday and Thursday Intro group between now and the end of the season when conflicts arise in order to maintain your practice numbers. When possible, stick to your group, but if necessary, get in the practice.

2. The last day of practice for athletes not going to Charlotte or Florida will be 3/9. Traditionally athletes went on break sooner then that but as we are striving for year round commitment to the sport we are looking for a shorter "spring break" moving forward. The practice schedule will change slightly at that time, so look out for it.

3. Entries for Y Silvers and NJS Senior States has been linked below today's news.

4. Results from Y Bronze has been linked below today's news.

click here FOR Y SILVER ENTRY 2008

click here FOR NJS SENIOR STATES ENTRY 08

click here FOR Y BRONZE RESULTS 2008

News 2/8

1. More Charlotte documents are linked below today's news and are on the meet page.

click here FOR CHARLOTTE DAILY SCHEDULE 08

click here FOR CHARLOTTE HOTEL INFO 08

click here FOR YWCA SHIRT AND MEAL SIGN UP 08

click here FOR CHARLOTTE SWIM EVENT SIGN UP 08

News 2/7

1. YMCA 8/U Champs results are linked below today's news and on the results page.

2. BRONZE MEET has a lot of pertinant information relative to it - please look at the Y Bronze Meet Page for details.

3. We will hold a regular weekend practice schedule this week.

4. Y States and NJS 9/10 Champs meet info has been posted.

5. A few more Charlotte documents have been posted to the meet page.

6. SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!! DON'T MISS OUR SEASON FINALE!!!! OVER 320 ATTENDED LAST YEAR!!!! A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE OUR TEAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Please join us at our annual MYM Swim Team Awards Dinner
Monday May 5, 2008, Mayfair Farms, Prospect Ave, West Orange, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

To make this year's event better than ever we will need volunteers to solicit gifts for the tricky tray. Anyone interested in helping with this event or if you are willing to donate an item for the tricky tray please contact - Irene Mason imason9@comcast.net

Reservation form to follow

click here FOR YMCA 8/U CHAMPS RESULTS 08

click here FOR CHARLOTTE SIGN UPS 08

click here FOR THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CHARLOTTE 08

News 2/6

1. Little Dolphins and Stroke of Genius has ended for the season - we will re-start on 4/20.

2. Jon is still way behind - will try to catch up by weeks end.

3. Regarding Charlotte - an updated eligibility report is posted on the meet page and below today's news

4. All athletes who have qualified for Charlotte or Florida OR ARE CLOSE need to talk to their primary deck coach regarding their eligibility to attend the meet outside of meeting the qualifying times. It is required an athlete attends their highest level YMCA championship meet in order to attend either one of those meets along with having maintained their groups attendance and behavior guidelines all season long.

5. Charlotte Sign Ups:

TO THE PARENTS OF ALL SWIMMERS WHO HAVE QUALIFIED AND/OR ARE CLOSE TO QUALIFYING FOR THE SUNKISSED INVITATIONAL MEET (FORMERLY JR/SR CHAMPIONSHIP) IN CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA

THERE IS A MANDATORY SIGN UP MEETING THAT ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND ON THE OBSERVATION DATE ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO DAYS.

                           TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12   6:30-8:30 PM

                           THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14 6:30- 8:30 PM

AT THE SIGN UP MEETING YOU SHOULD SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS (TO BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR SITE) FOR :

                            MEET ENTRY

                            CLOTHING ORDER FORM AND INFO   (WITH PAYMENT IF APPLICABLE)

                            MEAL ORDER FORM AND INFO           (WITH PAYMENT IF APPLICABLE)

                            SUIT ORDER FORM                             (WITH PAYMENT IF APPLICABLE)

                            JACKET ORDER FORM                        (WITH PAYMENT IF APPLICABLE)

IN ADDITION YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO MAKE A PAYMENT TOWARD YOUR MEET FEE ACCOUNT TO COVER THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET SEASON. YOU WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO MAKE SURE YOU SWIM TEAM FEES ARE PAID AND CURRENT.

THERE WILL BE SOMEONE AVAILABLE TO HELP AND ANSWER QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION

click here FOR UPDATED CHALOTTE ELIGIBILITY 020608

News 2/4

1. Jon is about 4 days behind on e-mails - will try to catch up by mid week.

2. The original Y bronze entry that was posted was incomplete. The new one is linked below and on the meet page.

3. Results from Groundhog Day Meet are linked below and are on the meet results page.

click here FOR Y BRONZE FINAL ENTRY 08

click here FOR GROUNDHOG RESULTS 08

News 1/30

1. Start Times for YMCA 8/U Champs at OCY have been posted below.

Boys 8:00 warm up - 9:15 start

Doors open for boys 7:15

Spectators 8:15

Girls 1:30 warm up - 2:45 start

Doors open for girls 12:45

Spectators 1:45

2. 13 and Older Silver Bronze Champs Meet info has been posted - this meet is not autoenter - due date is 2/15

3. Y Bronze Meet entry has been posted to the Y Bronze meet page.

4. Full Charlotte Meet info has been added to the meet page - this includes order of events.

Thank you to all the swimmers who have contributed to the the 2007 Dolphin-a-Thon!

We are well on our way to making this year's goal of $15,000, but we can't do it without everyone's help. We will happily take a donation even if you were unable to participate during the actual swim-a-thon. Best of all, it's not too late to qualify for prizes! Doesn't everyone need a YMCA Dolphins blanket?

Please collect those pledges and get them in. Checks should be made out to the Montclair YMCA and can be given to Jon Siegel or mailed to Molly Severson at the following address:

114 Westview Rd.

Montclair, NJ 07043

The Dolphins and the NJ Special Olympics need your support!

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