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Swim Team Coach Dan Levy's Letter
CHAPPAQUA SWIMMING & DIVING—2009
WELCOME!
We’d like to welcome new and returning members to the summer 2009 season for the Chappaqua Swimming and Diving Team. To briefly introduce us, we are: Dan Levy (11th year)—swim coach, Susannah Rudel (2nd year)—swim coach, Molly Simon (2nd year)—asst. swim coach, and Kelly McCauley (2nd year)—diving coach.PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Afternoon practices will begin this Monday and run as follows on weekdays from 6/1-6/25:
10 & under: swimming--4:30-5:15 p.m.
diving—5:15-5:45 p.m.
11 & over: swimming—5:15-6:00 p.m.
diving—4:45-5:15 p.m.
*Note: There is no practice on Wednesday, June 3rd (team suit fitting).Morning practices will begin on Friday, June 26th and run as follows:
Swim Team
11 & over: 8:45-10:15 a.m.
10 & under: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dive Team
Learn to Dive: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
11 & over: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
10 & under: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Beginning on June 29th, afternoon practices will be available for swimmers unable to attend the morning session. Swimmers are encouraged to attend morning practices. Due to the number of meets and other events in July, afternoon practices will be limited in number. Afternoon practices will run from 4:45-5:45 p.m. and are tentatively scheduled for the following days: 6/29, 6/30, 7/2, 7/8, 7/9, 7/15, 7/16, 7/22, and 7/23. Please check the bulletin board for updates/changes to this schedule.
To help the coaches improve each swimmer’s stroke technique and development by eliminating unnecessary distractions, it is strongly recommended that every swimmer wear goggles at practice, and that anyone with long hair wear a bathing cap. Please make sure goggles are adjusted before arriving at practice and that you have a backup pair in case one breaks.TEAM FITTING
Our team suit is Nike Aquaburst in navy and gold. Pictures of the suit will be posted on the bulletin board. Circle Swim Shop will be at the club on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Suits will be available to try on and purchase at this time. Prices are on the attached team fitting form. Occasionally, suits in some sizes do run out at the fitting. If this is the case, Circle will make sure these suits are sent directly to the club as soon as possible. Goggles will also be available on this date. Please be sure to fill out the top portion of the fitting form ahead of time. This will save time for everyone on June 3rd. If you can’t make the team fitting date, you may still order our team suit through Circle Swim Shop. The team price will be honored through Friday, June 27th. Team caps will also be available on the 3rd for $2.00 each. (Please note that payment for team caps is separate from payment for team suits.)TEAM FEES
The team fee for the swimming and/or diving team is $50.00 per swimmer or diver. Payment is accepted in cash or by check payable to Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Association. Fees are due by the team fitting date, Wed., June 3rd. After that date, swimmers may not attend practices until payment is made. Those who join after that date will need to make the payment before they will be allowed to attend practice.WEBSITE ADDRESSES
Some team related information is located at the club’s website, which is www.cstclub.org. Additional items of note can be found at the Northern Westchester Swim Conference website, which is http://nwsc.usswim.net. There you can find conference schedules and records, results of meets, and more.TIME TRIALS
Time trials for the entire team will be held on the first day of morning practice, which is Friday, June 26th. If you cannot make practice on this date, it is imperative that you speak with the coaches to set up an alternate time, preferably prior to this date. Our roster for the first meet or two is based almost entirely on time trial performances. Times are updated for each swimmer at every meet, and additional time trials are held when necessary. Any parents who would like to help out at time trials, please see any of the coaches. All help is appreciated!ATTENDANCE/MEET ROUTINES
Any swimmer who will be missing practices and/or meets must give a note to one of the coaches with the dates he/she will be leaving and returning. If you already know of dates in which you won’t be here, let us know now! This is an immense help to the coaches when making up the meet rosters. If something comes up and you can’t make a meet that you had planned to attend, please call us at the pool. Do NOT relay a message through another team member. The earlier we get this information, the better.
Another important reminder: please arrive prior to the warm-up time for swim meets so that we have the time to make any needed changes to the roster and so that YOU have enough time to warm up for the meet. If you think you will be late, let the coaches know!
When you arrive at the meet, check in with the coaches first, and then store your belongings near our team banner/roster. All swimmers should be ready to hear instructions regarding warm-up prior to the official meet warm-up time. It is equally if not more important for all swimmers to be at or near the banner/roster long before each of your events.
Please do not fill up on soda, sweets, and fried foods before and/or during the meet. Better choices for swimmers include fruits, bagels, yogurt, power bars, water, and Gatorade.MEET/EVENT SCHEDULE
Attached is a tentative schedule of meets and events. A more detailed schedule with B meet locations, additional invitationals, and other team events will be finalized and distributed at the end of June. At that time, a team roster will also be handed out. Directions to meets will be also be available. Please check the bulletin board frequently for important information regarding the team. Meets, results, notices, and events are added regularly.COMPETITION
2008 was our fifth consecutive year in Division 1 of the Northern Westchester Swim Conference. We finished with our best record to date (4-1), good for 2nd place. We finished in 3rd place in the championship meet. In 2009, we will be competing against four teams returning to Division 1: Yorktown, Pleasantville, Willowbrook, and ALE, and one team moving up from Division 2: our longtime friendly rival, Birchwood. (Pound Ridge has dropped down.)
We will always do our best to place swimmers in as many “A” meets as possible, but the “B” meets are there to ensure that everyone gets the opportunity to compete, improve stroke technique, and receive ribbons. When possible, we will try to post each meet roster a day or two in advance. Even when not scheduled to compete, we still would like everyone’s presence (whenever possible) at the “A” meets for several reasons. The first is that every swimmer is a member of our team and should be there to support his/her teammates. Secondly, there are often last minute replacements due to the fact that some swimmers on the roster do not show up for the meet. As mentioned before, please let us know well in advance if and when you won’t be able to attend meets.CHAMPIONSHIPS/COUNTIES
At the divisional swim and dive championship meets, each team may only have one entry per event. For this meet, we will post our strongest possible line-up, based on times.
Every year, we also compete at the Westchester County Swim & Dive Championships. The diving portion is held at Sprain Ridge Pool in Yonkers and the swimming portion is held at the Playland Pool, next to the amusement park in Rye. Each of the approximately 50 teams is limited to four entries per event. Diving is divided into 10-13-year-old and 14-17-year-old categories. For swimming, there are no 8 & under events, the age limit is 17, and the relays and distances are somewhat different from those we have during our dual meet season. The swimmers with the four fastest times in each event at the time that entries are due (usually mid-July) are asked to compete. If any of these swimmers are unable to attend, we continue down the list with the next fastest swimmer and so on. Even if a swimmer is not asked to compete, all team members are welcome to come and support their teammates. On the final night of competition, the team heads over to Playland for a fun night of rides and games.WHAT’S NEW
At some point in June, you will see our new records board replace our current board. Our new board and accompanying computer software will enable us to update records on an ongoing basis.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Much of our success can be attributed to a supportive and active group of parents. If new to the team, please consider helping out as a scorer, timer, ribbon writer, or runner. We need help at nearly every meet. Anyone interested in helping out should see one of the coaches or speak with Bill Koster, the swim team liaison on the board. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, plus you get the best seats!We’re looking forward to another FUN season! If anyone ever has any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak with any of us. LET’S GO CST!
All best,
Dan Levy
Susannah Rudel
Molly Simon
Kelly McCauley
“FOR MANY MEMBERS, CHAPPAQUA SWIM AND TENNIS IS THEIR OWN CAMP EXPERIENCE.” The Journal News, August 2008
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