Weekly Announcements for Week of 2/28-3:5

Dear SBSC families,

Practice Schedule

RHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 

G1 Elite Monday 5:00-7:30

Group 2 Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-7:30

Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-6:00, and Friday 3:30-5:00

NPHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30

Group 2 No scheduled practices in February or March due to the New Prairie Middle School Swim Team being in season

Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-6:00

Practice notes: I will be attending NP on Tuesday and Coach Tyler will be there on Thursday. There is no scheduled practice for Group 2 on Friday because of the Divisional meet.  If there are any Group 2 swimmers that will not be at Divisionals on Friday and they are more then welcome to attend Group 3 practice.  If that time does not work for your schedule please let me know.

CON Last Chance Meet

There will be a time trial held this evening following the afternoon session.  If we have any swimmer who is close to achieving a Divisional or State cut please consider staying for this.  I have not been told, but I am assuming each event will be $5.  Parents will be responsible for payment when registering for these events.  I will be at the meet today to help answer any questions.

Post Season Shirts

We are planning on producing team shirts for our Divisional qualifiers and another one for our State qualifiers. I anticipate the cost of the shirts to be between $10-$12.  If your swimmer qualifies they will receive those shirts and you will see a charge placed on your account.  If for any reason you decide you do not want the extra shirt(s) just let me know and there will be nothing added to your account.  But, please if you do not want a shirt just let me know and you will not be charged.   Also, please double check the size you have listed for your swimmer on your account page.

If there are any parents that would like one of theses shirts please email me by tonight.  We will be placing the order first thing tomorrow morning.

Divisional Championship Northridge High School

I have attached our official entry report we received from NASA.  Please double check your swimmer's entry and let me know if you notice any errors by this evening.  Including if your swimmer qualified for an event at CON this weekend that they are signed up to swim at Divisionals. 

Here are the pertinent times for this weekend's meet:

Friday

Warm-ups 3:45-5:00 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 3:30)

Meet Starts 5:15

Saturday and Sunday Prelims-for swimmers 11 and over

Warm-ups 6:30-7:45 (our swimmers need to be on deck at 6:30)

Meet Starts 8:00

Saturday and Sunday Finals-for swimmers 11 and over

Warm-ups 2:15-3:00 (our swimmers need to be on deck 2:15)

Meet Starts 3:15

Saturday and Sunday 10 and under timed finals

Warm-ups 11:30-12:15 (our swimmers need to be on deck 11:15)

Meet Starts 12:30

Divisonals/Senior State/Age Group State

All information for these meets is included in the meet letters attached to their respective meet info pages on our website.  These meets will require parents to commit their swimmer.  Swimmers will not be automatically entered.  

Our entry for Divisionals has been sent.  But, if a swimmer achieved a new cut this weekend they will still be allowed to enter that event. If your swimmer achieves a new event please email me ASAP

Upcoming meet & dates/location/deadline to decline attending

Senior State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/11-13/Pike High School, Indianapolis/ Tomorrow, 2-29 is the deadline to commit

Age Group State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/18-20/IUPUI/3-7 is the deadline to commit

Speedo Sectionals Thursday-Sunday 3/31-4/3/Geneva, OH/TBD

End of Fall/Winter Season Start of Spring/Summer Season

Our last practice for Group 1 and Group 2 swimmers for this season will be March 24th.  Our last day for Group 3 swimmers will be March 30 or 31st.  Our first day of spring practice will be Monday April 11thfor Group 2 and Group 3 and Tuesday the 12th for Group 1.

Remember if your swimmer is not continuing to swim after this weekend please send me an email by this evening to avoid any charges to your account.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Weekly Announcements for Week of 2/21-2/27

Dear SBSC families,

Practice Schedule

RHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 

G1 Elite Monday 5:00-7:30

Group 2 Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-7:30

Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:00-7:30, and Friday 3:30-5:00

NPHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30

Group 2 No scheduled practices in February or March due to the New Prairie Middle School Swim Team being in season

Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-6:00

Practice notes: Coach Tyler will be at NP both days this week.  No practice on Friday for Group 2 due to the Concord meet

Post Season Shirts

We are planning on producing team shirts for our Divisional qualifiers and another one for our State qualifiers. I anticipate the cost of the shirts to be between $10-$12.  If your swimmer qualifies they will receive those shirts and you will see a charge placed on your account.  If for any reason you decide you do not want the extra shirt(s) just let me know and there will be nothing added to your account.  But, please if you do not want a shirt just let me know and you will not be charged.   Also, please double check the size you have listed for your swimmer on your account page.

If there are any parents that would like one of theses shirts please email me.

Con Last Chance Meet

Here are the pertinent times for this weekend's meet:

Friday (events #1-#12)

Doors open 3:30

Warmups 4:00-5:00 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 3:45)

Meet starts 5:10

Saturday and Sunday AM sessions (9-12 year olds)

Doors open 7:00

Warm-ups 7:30-8:15 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 7:15)

Meet starts 8:30

Saturday and Sunday PM sessions (7-8 years olds, and 13 and overs)

Warmups 13 and over 12:30-1:15 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 12:15)

Warmups 7 & 8 year olds 1:15-1:35 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 1:00)

Meet starts 1:45

Divisonals/Senior State/Age Group State

All information for these meets is included in the meet letters attached to their respective meet info pages on our website.  These meets will require parents to commit their swimmer.  Swimmers will not be automatically entered.  

Our deadline for the Divisional meet is the weekend before our last regular season meet.  If a swimmer achieves a new cut at the CON meet they will still be allowed to enter the meet.  If you believe your swimmer may fall into this category please commit them so I am aware of your intention of sending them to the meet.  You can click here to view the time standards by clicking here.  You can view all of our swimmers who have qualified by clicking here

Upcoming meet & dates/location/deadline to decline attending

Divisionals Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/4-6/Northridge High School/the deadline is tonight Sunday 2-21

Senior State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/11-13/Pike High School, Indianapolis/ 2-29 is the deadline to commit

Age Group State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/18-20/IUPUI/3-7 is the deadline to commit

Speedo Sectionals Thursday-Sunday 3/31-4/3/Geneva, OH/TBD

End of Fall/Winter Season Start of Spring/Summer Season

At the beginning of this season we implemented several administrative changes for our program.  In past years only swimmers who had qualified for the championship meets were allowed to continue swimming in March.  This year allswimmers are being allowed to continue even if they have not met any time standards.  Also new for our club is we have eliminated the spring registration for swimmers who participated in the fall/winter season.  If your swimmer is currently registered they will also be registered for the spring and summer.

If you decided you no longer want to participate, at any time please, send an email prior to the first of the month to avoid being charged.  For example if you are choosing to stop swimming after the CON meet I will need an email prior to March 1st.  If you are deciding not to swim the spring and summer season I will need an email before April 1st.

Our last practice for Group 1 and Group 2 swimmers for this season will be March 24th.  Our last day for Group 3 swimmers will be March 30 or 31st.  Our first day of spring practice will be Monday April 11thfor Group 2 and Group 3 and Tuesday the 12th for Group 1.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Weekly Announcements for Week of 2/14-2/20

Dear SBSC families,

Practice Schedule

RHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 

G1 Elite Monday 5:00-7:30

Group 2 Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, Thursday 5:00-7:30, and Friday 5:00-6:30

Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:00-7:30, and Friday 5:00-6:30

NPHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30

Group 2 No scheduled practices in February or March due to the New Prairie Middle School Swim Team being in season

Practice notes: Coach Tyler will be at NP both days this week.  I will not be at practice on Thursday due to a high school meet

NCISC Championship Meet

Congratulations to our entire program.  We placed third overall and Willa Kricheff set a new team record in the girls 8 and under 25 freestyle with a time of 17.43.

The morning session started a little rough but once things got going all seemed to go well.  Hosting a meet of any size takes a considerable amount of effort from so many people.  I wish words could show my appreciation but I know they never begin to express the gratitude I truly feel.  Whenever you thank people publicly there is always a chance you might leave someone out.  If you volunteered your time in any wayyesterday, thank you for helping our club put on an amazing display of teamwork and family spirit.  I would like to single out some of our volunteers who went above and beyond what any one could rightfully ask. 

 

First I would like to thank Amy Roush of the Parks and Recreation department.  Her daughter last swam for us 3 years ago and she still has no problem giving up her entire Saturday to help with all the administrative task associated with hosting a meet.  

I would also like Jessica and Michael Knight.  They took on one of the least enviable jobs of a meet host by running the concession stand. Having a well stocked/staffed concession stand certainly helped ease the grumblings of the fans when we were experiencing our technical difficulties.  

My final thank you goes to the entire Maurer family. The "smaller jobs" they helped with included timing, clerk of the course, and posting the results.  Most coaches I know rank their meet experiences by a few different things.  It could be how well their teams swam, how efficient the meet ran, or if there were any timing system issues. There is one thing that will supersede all of the other parts of a meet.  The one question I get asked (or that I ask) most often by other coaches is, "How was hospitality?"  I heard from coaches from every team that we have the best hospitality room they have ever experienced at any meet at any level.  Thank you Darci and Chris for taking on this huge task and making it look so easy!

You can click to see our updated records page, all time top ten, the results page, and our qualifiers page. 

Divisonals/Senior State/Age Group State

All information for these meets is included in the meet letters attached to their respective meet info pages on our website.  These meets will require parents to commit their swimmer.  Swimmers will not be automatically entered.  

Our deadline for the Divisional meet is the weekend before our last regular season meet.  If a swimmer achieves a new cut at the CON meet they will still be allowed to enter the meet.  If you believe your swimmer may fall into this category please commit them so I am aware of your intention of sending them to the meet.  You can click here to view the time standards by clicking here.  You can view all of our swimmers who have qualified by clicking here

Upcoming meet & dates/location/deadline to decline attending

Divisionals Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/4-6/Northridge High School/2-21 is the deadline to commit, one week from today

Senior State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/11-13/Pike High School, Indianapolis/ 2-29 is the deadline to commit

Age Group State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/18-20/IUPUI/3-7 is the deadline to commit

Speedo Sectionals Thursday-Sunday 3/31-4/3/Geneva, OH/TBD

End of Fall/Winter Season Start of Spring/Summer Season

At the beginning of this season we implemented several administrative changes for our program.  In past years only swimmers who had qualified for the championship meets were allowed to continue swimming in March.  This yearall swimmers are being allowed to continue even if they have not met any time standards.  Also new for our club is we have eliminated the spring registration for swimmers who participated in the fall/winter season.  If your swimmer is currently registered they will also be registered for the spring and summer.

If you decided you no longer want to participate, at any time please, send an email prior to the first of the month to avoid being charged.  For example if you are choosing to stop swimming after the CON meet I will need an email prior to March 1st.  If you are deciding not to swim the spring and summer season I will need an email before April 1st.

Our last practice for Group 1 and Group 2 swimmers for this season will be March 24th.  Our last day for Group 3 swimmers will be March 30 or 31st.  Our first day of spring practice will be Monday April 11th for Group 2 and Group 3 and Tuesday the 12th for Group 1.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Practice Canceled for Tonight 2-10-16

The South Bend Community School Corporation has canceled school for the day.  Per their policy all non-school activities are also canceled. This includes our practice scheduled for this evening, Wednesday February 10th.  Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Weekly Announcements for Week of 2/7-2/13

Dear SBSC families,

Practice Schedule

RHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 

G1 Elite Monday 5:00-7:30

Group 2 Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, Thursday 5:00-7:30, and Friday 5:00-6:30

Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:00-7:00, and Friday 5:00-6:30

NPHS Practice Groups

Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30

Group 2 No scheduled practices in February or March due to the New Prairie Middle School Swim Team being in season

Practice notes: My hope is to attend NP on Tuesday this week.  If there are any high school girls coming back this week please let me know

NCISC Championship Meet

Here are the pertinent time for this Saturday's meet

AM Session:

Warm-ups-

11-12 9:00-9:30 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 8:45)

8 and under 9:30-9:50 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 9:15)

Meet Starts: 10:00

PM Session:

Warm-ups

9-10 and 13 & Over 1:00-1:45 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 12:45)

Meet Starts: 2:00

Divisonals/Senior State/Age Group State

All information for these meets is included in the meet letters attached to their respective meet info pages on our website.  These meets will require parents to commit their swimmer.  Swimmers will not be automatically entered.  

Our deadline for the Divisional meet is the weekend before our last regular season meet.  If a swimmer achieves a new cut at the CON meet they will still be allowed to enter the meet.  If you believe your swimmer may fall into this category please commit them so I am aware of your intention of sending them to the meet.  You can click here to view the time standards by clicking here.  You can view all of our swimmers who have qualified by clicking here

Upcoming meet & dates/location/deadline to decline attending

Divisionals Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/4-6/Northridge High School/2-21 is the deadline to commit 

Senior State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/11-13/Pike High School, Indianapolis/ 2-29 is the deadline to commit

Age Group State Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 3/18-20/IUPUI/3-7 is the deadline to commit

Speedo Sectionals Thursday-Sunday 3/31-4/3/Geneva, OH/TBD

End of Fall/Winter Season Start of Spring/Summer Season

At the beginning of this season we implemented several administrative changes for our program.  In past years only swimmers who had qualified for the championship meets were allowed to continue swimming in March.  This yearall swimmers are being allowed to continue even if they have not met any time standards.  Also new for our club is we have eliminated the spring registration for swimmers who participated in the fall/winter season.  If your swimmer is currently registered they will also be registered for the spring and summer.

If you decided you no longer want to participate, at any time please, send an email prior to the first of the month to avoid being charged.  For example if you are choosing to stop swimming after the CON meet I will need an email prior to March 1st.  If you are deciding not to swim the spring and summer season I will need an email before April 1st.

Our last practice for Group 1 and Group 2 swimmers for this season will be March 24th.  Our last day for Group 3 swimmers will be March 30 or 31st.  Our first day of spring practice will be Monday April 11th for Group 2 and Group 3 and Tuesday the 12th for Group 1.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

John VanDriessche

Head Coach

South Bend Swim Club

South Bend Riley High School

(574)276-6057

www.southbendswimclub.com