OBX Swim Club

Weekly Update

These are the updates for the week of August 27 - September 2, 2007

--  All groups are on your regular practice schedule for the entire week

8 & U - M,W,F 6:30 - 7:15PM

9 & 10 - M - F 6:30 - 7:30PM

11 & 12 - M - F 6:30 - 8:00PM & Saturday 8 - 11AM

13 & O - M - F 4:30 - 6:30PM & Saturday 8 - 11AM

We are still going to be having intructional practices for all groups, and each of the age groups for another 2 weeks or so will be let out a tad early.

We will be starting Saturday morning practices this week.  11 & O make sure you are ready, because we will be swimming.

For all kids that I gave goal sheet to, please have them ready for me on Monday's practice.  DON'T FORGET!!

Any other questions can be addressed to coach Craig at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars!

Swim-a-Thon

The 2007 Swim-a-Thon will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, October 3rd. Swimmers have a 2-hr period in which to swim towards their goal of 100 or 200 lengths. The Silent Auction will follow the Swim-a-Thon and this year swimmers can enjoy a Pizza Party after swimming! Announcements regarding the Swim-a-Thon will be posted on the sidebar to the left.  A Fundraising committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 29th at 6:30 PM at the Y.

The Swim-a-Thon & Silent Auction are the major fundraising activities of our club. We need all parents and swimmers to participate. Last year the OBX Swim Club was in the top 50 clubs in the USA for average money collected per swimmer. Jacquelyn Moore was our top fundraising swimmer and made the top 50 in the USA, too. Read the FAQ under Announcements for information about Swim-a-Thons.

Practice & Meet Schedules

A tentative meet schedule has been published and the dates, locations, and meet hosts are listed under the Team Information sidebar on the left of this website.  Changes are highlighted as there have already been some changes to the original dates--please re-visit this page.

The practice schedule has also been changed. Please make note of the time change in Saturday practice from 7 to 8 AM (The Y opens at 8 on Saturdays). Saturday practice is in place of Sundays (last year) for swimmers 11 and older.

Equipment and team suit order forms are published on this website. Orders are due (with payment) by September 14th. Contact Lori Roach if you have questions.

Weekly Update for August 20 - 26, 2007

These are the messages for the week:

Welcome back to all swimmers !!!!!!!!!!

Start up dates are as follows:

8 & U -- Wednesday August 22, 2007

9 - 12's -- Wednesday August 22, 2007

13 & O -- Monday August 20, 2007

- Practice schedules for all groups are as follows:

8 & U -- M,W,F 6:30 - 7:15PM

9 & 10 -- M - F 6:30 - 7:30PM

11 &12 -- M - F 6:30 - 8:00PM & 7 - 9:30AM Saturday - corrected 8/20/07

13 & O -- M - F 4:30 - 6:30PM & 7 - 10:00AM Saturday - corrected 8/20/07

Morning practices will start for all seniors 15 & O in October.

There will be a meeting with all groups ( other than the 8 & U's ) at the YMCA the 1st week of practices.  These dates and times are as follows:

9 - 12's  -- Thursday August 23, 2007 @ 6:30PM

13 & O -- Wednesday August 22, 2007 @ 4:30PM

I hope everyone is ready for a great short course season.  The tentative meet schedule is posted for our website/ www.swimobx.com.

If there are any other questions please e-mail Coach Craig @ Craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Swimwear Sale at Aquawear

Aquawear Summer Suit Clearance Sale Monday, August 20 – Saturday August 25
Select Solids – 50% OFF (Better than team price!)
2nd Year Summer Prints – 50% OFF
Selected Aquablades – 50% OFF
Lifeguard Suits – 30% OFF
Aquatic Fitness Suits – 30% OFF
Grab Bag Suits – 25% OFF
Clearance Racks – 70% OFF
[Team Discounts excluded from sale and all sales apply to IN STOCK ITEMS only.]

Aquawear
700 Newtown Rd. Suite 7
Norfolk, VA 23502
757-461-8552

Assistant Swim Coaches needed

The OBX Swim Club is looking for qualified part-time swim instructors for the 2007/2008 season.

Position Description:

• Assistant   Swim Coach for year-round competitive, not-for-profit swim   program  
• Ability   to coach children ages 5-18 with varying levels of swimming   expertise  
• Participation   in all swim meets as assigned, typically held on Saturdays and Sundays one to   two weekends per month from October through February and monthly May through   July.  
• Manage   all aspects of weekly practice (from 3-5 days per week, mostly evenings),   including planning for practice routines that will teach the swimmers all   aspects of competitive swimming (strokes, turns, starts,   etc.)  
• Provide   structure and discipline during all swim team activities  
• Back-up   Head Swim Coach during practices and meets as needed  
• Document   and communicate progress, concerns, successes to other coaches and parents as   necessary

Qualifications:

• Passion   for children!  
• Background   in competitive swimming programs preferred  
• Previous   swim coach experience preferred - however, other coaching experience may be   acceptable  
• Must   be reliable, flexible and mature  
• Must   be able to obtain appropriate certifications as required by local and national   swim associations - these certification sessions may occur in the evenings or   on weekends  
• Excellent   inter-personal skills  
• Ability   to work independently

An extensive background check will be performed on any candidate selected.  If you are interested, please contact Head Coach Craig Bialorucki at 252-599-SWIM or send your resume in word format to craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

No Practice on Sunday, August 5th

There will be no practice for the 11 and Olders on Sunday August 5,2007.  Everyone have a great break, and I will see all of you when we come back.

Volunteers Needed for Beach Music Festival

August 19th / Beach Music Festival at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Parents: We will be serving beer.  We need as many adults to help with this event as possible.

A short training session with Jimmy Pierce, from the local ABC board, is required for all volunteers and will be held on Wednesday, August 8th @ 7 PM at the YMCA.

Please contact Amy Lowe 252-441-5883 and let her know if you will be able to help.  We need at least 15 parent volunteers for beer/wine sales committed for the entire day, and additional volunteers will provide an opportunity for our club to raise additional funds!  Also, teen swimmers can be used for odd jobs at the event and our club will have another opportunity to make additional revenue.  Following is the volunteer list as it stands today:

A Special Thanks to the non-swim team volunteers who have offered their help to support our team!

All Day Volunteers:
Amy Lowe
Sarah & John Gates
Amelia Boldaji
Nancy Stevens
Melissa Donati
John Keenan
Kim Stallings
Becky Miller
Margaret Hunt
Ronnie & Lori Roach

Part of the Day Volunteers:
Rich Rollason (11-2)
Rick Godsey
Teresa Osborne (11-2)

Youth Volunteers:
Henry Roach
Rachel Miller

Beach Music Festival Fundraiser on Sunday, August 19th

Attention all Swim Team Parents:

We need your help with the upcoming Beach Music Festival at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Sunday, August 19th from 11 AM - 7 PM.  Our parents will be serving beer and wine.

A short training session with Jimmy Pierce, from the local ABC board, is required for all volunteers and will be held on Wednesday, August 8th @ 7 PM at the YMCA.

Please contact Amy Lowe at amylowe72@hotmail.com and let her know if you will be able to help.  We need at least 15 parent volunteers, and additional volunteers will provide an opportunity for our club to raise additional funds!

OBX SC 2007-08 Registration

Please download the 2007-08 Registration Packet and return your paperwork and check to the swim team mailbox as soon as possible. 

Returning swimmers will begin practice for the 2007-08 season on the following dates:

13 & older return to practice on Monday, August 20th
12 & under on Wednesday, August 22nd.