Sunday, March 13, 2016

Weekly Announcements for Week of 3/13-3/19

Dear SBSC families,

Practice Schedule
RHS Practice Groups
Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:15 
G1 Elite Monday 5:00-7:00
Group 2 Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-7:00
Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-5:15, and Friday 3:30-5:00

NPHS Practice Groups
Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:15
Group 2 No scheduled practice
Group 3 No scheduled practice

Practice notes: Coach Tyler and I will be attending NP on Tuesday. Coach Tyler will be there on Thursday. There is no scheduled practice for Group 2 on Friday due to the Age Group State Championship.  Please note the Group 2 and Group 3 practices may end earlier then the posted time but will not go any longer.

Spring/Summer Season
Thank you to all the families who have liked and shared our post about our registration on Twitter or Facebook.  I think it is safe to say the most popular social media for adults is Facebook.  This being the case other local clubs are using Facebook the same we are.  The other two South Bend based clubs are asking their members to also share their registration link.  Being the competitive person that I am I would like to think we can generate more shares then the other two clubs combined.  As of this morning we have 29 shares and the other two have a combined 72.  Let's make sure if there are any families in our area that are thinking about joining a swim club they are seeing our information.  Share and share often!!

You can click here to get to our Facebook page.

Here is the link to the registration page for the athletes that were not registered this season.  If you have questions about costs for the upcoming season you can click here to see our team pricing for the spring and summer. 

 Please remember if you are already registered for the fall/winter season you do not need to re-register.
 

Our first day of spring practice will be Monday April 11th for Group 2 and Group 3 and Tuesday the 12th for Group 1.

Summer Meet Schedule
Our meet schedule will be finalized in the upcoming days.  This season we are going to have 3 different meet categories.  Those will be 1) Meets for swimmers without a Divisional time standard and all our 10 and under swimmers.  These will be one or two day meets in short course yards.  2) Meets for swimmers 11 and over with at least one Divisional time standard.  These will be 3 day invites in long course pools typically not in the South Bend area. 3) Whole team meet.  These will also be 3 day invites in long course pools in the South Bend area.

New Prairie Parent Meeting Tuesday the 15th
I would like to meet with all of the of our NP parents this Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss the upcoming spring and summer season.  Coach Ashley will not be able to attend due to a middle school meet.  

Senior State Championship
It has been a very good first two days for our club.  Lots of best times, new team records and swimmers moving up in our all time top 10.  I will post our final results as soon as they are available.

Age Group State Championship

I have attached our official entry list that was generated by the meet host.  If you notice any errors or omissions please let me know no later then noon tomorrow

Here are the pertinent times for this weekend's meet
Friday events #1-#14
Warm-up 3:15-4:45 (Our swimmers need to be on deck by 3:00)
Meet starts at 5:00

Saturday and Sunday prelims
Warm-ups 7:30-8:30 (Our swimmers need to be on deck by 7:15)
Meet starts at 8:45

Saturday Finals
Warm-ups 4:30-5:15 (Our swimmers need to be on deck by 4:30)
Meet starts at 5:30

Sunday Finals
Warm-ups 4:00-4:45 (Our swimmers need to be on deck by 4:00)
Meet starts 5:00

Upcoming meet & dates/location/deadline to decline attending
Speedo Sectionals Thursday-Sunday 3/31-4/3/Geneva, OH/one week from today, Sunday March 20th

End of Fall/Winter 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 30th or 31st.  Due to the middle school schedule the last practice for NP Group 1 will be Monday March 21st

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

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Weekly Announcements for Week of 3/6-3/12

Dear SBSC families,

Practice Schedule
RHS Practice Groups
Group 1 Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:15 
G1 Elite Monday 5:00-7:15
Group 2 Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-7:15, Friday 5:00-6:30
Group 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 3:30-5:30,

NPHS Practice Groups
Group 1 Tuesday and Wednesday 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 attending NP on Tuesday and Coach Ashley will be covering practice on Wednesday. There is no scheduled practice for Group 3 on Friday due to the Senior State Championship.  Please note the ending times of all practice groups.  Each practice is scheduled to end earlier.  Group 2 and Group 3 practices may end earlier then the posted time but will not go any longer.

New Prairie Parent Meeting Tuesday the 15th

Coach Ashley and I would like to meet with all of the of our NP parents a week from this Tuesday at 6:30 to discuss the upcoming spring and summer season.

CON Last Chance Meet
We had several team records set last weekend congratulations to Willa Kricheff who set new records in the 8 and under girls and to Sammy Sierra who set new records in the 11-12 boys
Willa: 25 free(17.38), 50 free (38.13), 100 free (1:25.57), 200 free (3:22.02), 50 back, (44.33), 50 fly (45.66), and 200 IM (3:39.47)
Sammy: 50 back (31.24), 100 back (1"07.47), and 200 IM (2:24.22)

Post Season Shirts
If you would like a shirt for the State Championship please email me.  The only orders I have for State Championship shirts are from the Sierra's and Molnar's. The order will be going out tomorrow.

Divisional Championship Northridge High School
A GREAT first two days for SBSC.  Hopefully you have been able to follow our swims through all of our social media accounts.  The meet is also on the Meet Mobile app.  We have had dozens of best times and at least 4 new state cuts this weekend.  

Senior State Championship, Pike High School, Indianapolis
Our entry has been sent.  If you notice any errors or omissions please let me know I can make updates to our entry through tomorrow evening.  If your swimmer achieved any new state cuts this weekend please email just as a double check for me so I do not miss adding those events.

Here are the pertinent times for this coming weekend
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Prelims
Warm-ups 8:00-9:15 (our swimmers need to be be on deck by 7:45)
Meet starts 9:30

Friday and Saturday Finals
Warm-ups 3:30-4:45 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 3:45)
Meet Starts 5:00

Sunday Finals
Warm-ups 3:00-4:15 (our swimmers need to be on deck by 3:15)
Meet Starts 4:30

This is the first time attending a meet at this facility for all of us.  I suggest making plans to arrive a little early to accommodate any unforeseen navigation problems.

Age Group State
I will be finalizing our entry this week and sending out sometime Wednesday or Thursday.

Upcoming meet & dates/location/deadline to decline attending
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
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.  

Spring/Summer Season
Our spring/summer registration link has been turned on.  Please remember if you are already registered for the fall/winter season you do not need to re-register.  Here is the link to the registration page for the athletes that were not registered this season.  Here is the link to our team pricing for the upcoming season

Our first day of spring practice will be Monday April 11th for Group 2 and Group 3 and Tuesday the 12th for Group 1.

Our meet schedule will be finalized in the upcoming days.  This season we are going to have 3 different meet categories.  Those will be 1) Meets for swimmers without a Divisional time standard and all our 10 and under swimmers.  These will be one or two day meets in short course yards.  2) Meets for swimmers 11 and over with at least one Divisional time standard.  These will be 3 day invites in long course pools typically not in the South Bend area. 3) Whole team meet.  These will also be 3 day invites in long course pools in the South Bend area.

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

Sunday, February 28, 2016

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 
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, IndianapolisTomorrow, 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

Sunday, February 21, 2016

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 
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

Sunday, February 14, 2016

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 
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 pageall time top tenthe 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

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

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.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

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 
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