OBX Swim Club

Swimathon Fundraiser Update

Winner's of the Weekly Swimathon Fundraising Contest on Wednesday, September 26th:

8 & under practice group: Brittany Graham $427.85
9-10 practice group: Jon Roach $127.50
11-12 practice group: no participants
13 & older practice group: Rachel Miller $115

All winners received Tropical Smoothie gift cards!

Remember: All Envelopes are due on Wednesday, October 3rd!  Overall Top Team Fundraisers will be recognized and awarded following the Swimathon.

Multi-Swimmer families:  You have a choice to use one envelope (and donation amount will be split between your swimmers) or each swimmer may use their own individual envelope. 

Thanks to all swimmers and families for working so hard to make this a successful event for our team!

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of September 24 - 30, 2007

-- All practice groups will be on regular practice schedules for the following 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

-- Please Advise --

ALL paintball sign-up sheets and waiver forms are due NO LATER than Friday September 28, 2007.  If you are late, there will be no late entries for the team paintball outing.  I need the sign-up sheets and waiver forms ASAP.

--  Almost all kids on the team are either going to the SEVA A/BB/B/C meet on October 13 - 14, 2007 or the ODAC 8&U pentathlon on October 20, 2007.  That is a good thing.  Everyone better be ready to swim fast.

--  Seniors -- please be aware that I would like to see alittle more effort on those journal entries.  They are not mandatory, but more effort would be liked.  Tell me things, ask questions, ask for advice, etc etc.

--  So far this season, we as a team, have looked great.  Keep up the good work swimmers.

--  These are the updates for the week; if there are any other questions, comments, or concerns, please e-mail Coach Craig at Craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Swimathon Fundraiser Update

Winner's of the Weekly Swimathon Fundraising Contest on Wednesday, September 19th:

8 & under practice group: Gracie Deichler $249
9-10 practice group: Sarah Mandis $160
11-12 practice group: Elise Gibbs $250
13 & older practice group: Henry Roach $105

All winners received Tie Dye T-Shirts compliments of the Lowe Family!

Please bring your Swim-A-Thon envelopes every Wednesday so coach Craig can mark down your progress for the next couple of weeks and award prizes.  Winners from week 2 will not be eligible to win next week; however overall Top Team Fundraisers will be recognized and awarded following the Swimathon on October 3rd! 

Multi-Swimmer families:  You have a choice to use one envelope (and donation amount will be split between your swimmers) or each swimmer may use their own individual envelope. 

Thanks to all swimmers and families for working so hard to make this a successful event for our team!

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of September 17 - 23, 2007

--  All children are on regular practice schedule for the 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

--  REMEMBER!!!!!!  Team pictures are this Wednesday at 5:30PM.  All 12 and unders need to be there by 5:15PM to take individual portraits, and seniors will have a short practice before the pictures, and then will have 15 - 20 minutes to get to the beach for the TEAM picture.  Be advised:  Black team T-shirts and khaki shorts.

--  All kids:  You need to remember to bring your swim-a-thon envelopes every Wednesday.  The highest amounts for the week will win a prize.

--  Seniors:  Please remember to bring in your journals to Wednesday practice.  Y'all have done a fine job so far; don't get lazy.

--  All kids:  Please start thinking about the PAINTBALL outing.  The sign-up sheet is due next Monday.

--  All kids:  A lot of kids have signed up for either the SEVA meet or the ODAC pentathlon.  That is perfect.  Make sure that if there are any changes that need to be done, please have everything done before October 1, 2007.

These are the messages for the week.  If there are any other questions, please feel free to e-mail coach Craig at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Blast from the past

Recognize any of these happy faces?  This picture was taken in January 2004 and these swimmers from the OBX Swim Club competed in a Typhoon Meet. 

Swimathon Fundraiser Update

Winner's of the Weekly Swimathon Fundraising Contest on Wednesday, September 12th:

8 & under practice group: Winnie Wise $100
9-10 practice group: Addie Moore $160
11-12 practice group: Jacquelyn Moore $160
13 & older practice group: Brittney Gibbs $250

All winners can enjoy an ice cream treat with their Cold Stone Gift Cards!!

Please bring your Swim-A-Thon envelopes every Wednesday so coach Craig can mark down your progress for the next couple of weeks and award prizes.  Winners from week 1 will not be eligible to win next week; however overall Top Team Fundraisers will be recognized and awarded following the Swimathon on October 3rd! 

Multi-Swimmer families:  You have a choice to use one envelope (and donation amount will be split between your swimmers) or each swimmer may use their own individual envelope. 

Thanks to all swimmers and families for working so hard to make this a successful event for our team!

Team Photo Session Wed. September 19th

The OBX Swim Club team photo and individual portraits will be taken:

Day: Wednesday, September 19th

Rain date: Friday, September 21st

Time:  5:30 pm (if you can arrive at 5:15, that helps)

Where:  At the Bonnet Street beach access

(across from the YMCA)

PLEASE REMEMBER:

1. To bring your completed order form and payment (click HERE to download order form)

2. To wear your black team t-shirt and khaki shorts

3. There will be no running or horsing around prior to the photos

Weekly Update

These are the updates for the week of September 10 - 16, 2007

--  We are on regular practice schedule for all groups for the week.

--  That Tropical Storm Gabrielle is going to be moving through our area tonight and tomorrow.  Hold on to anything you can because a lot of wind is coming our way.  Check the website tomorrow to see if we have practice.

--  TEAM EQUIPMENT ORDERS!!!! Sizing kits will be available for the next two weeks for any swimmers that need resized for suits or need to get new things.  If you forgot anything last year or need to replace equipment, get those orders in soon.  Also; team practice suits are highly recommended for all swimmers.

--  A couple of reminders for all kids:

1.  Seniors:  Bring journals to practice every Wednesday for review from coach Craig

2.  All kids:  Make it a habit to bring your swim-a-thon envelopes every Wed. so coach Craig can mark down your progress for the next couple of weeks.  Remember the winners of each week are getting a prize!!!

3.  All kids:  The sign-up sheet(s) for our 1st meet(s) on October 13 - 14, 2007 and October 20, 2007 are posted on the bulletin board at the YMCA.  The SEVA meet on October 13 - 14 is open to all swimmers and the ODAC meet on October 20 is open to all 8&U's.  Please make the proper entries.  The deadline for entries is September 30, 2007.  Please don't be late. 

4.  All kids:  The sign-up sheet for team PAINTBALL DAY is due at the end of September.  Please have the sign-up sheet and all waivers signed and returned to Coach Craig ASAP so he has a definite head count.

5.  All kids & parents:  The team pictures are scheduled for September 19, 2007 at 5:30PM.  You need to be there at 5:15PM with the black team T-shirt and khakis shorts or pants.  Seniors will have a short practice before they have to be at the beach.  There is no horse playing before the pictures.  NO HORSE PLAYING!!!!!!!!! 

--  So far the practices have been going outstanding.  Great job to all swimmers that have started to change things with your strokes, techniques, and attitudes.  We are off to one great short course season.  Keep up the great work, and soon the rewards will be reaped.

These are the updates for the week.  If there are any other questions, please e-mail coach Craig @ craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Attention Swim Parents!

1. The revised swim equipment order form (with sales tax) is now available on our website.  Look under the "Team Information" sidebar.
2. There is a sample Swim-a-Thon letter posted under the "Announcements".   It's an easy way to get those letters written. Please be reminded that we want the names and addresses of Swim-a-Thon donors this year so that we can send team thank you notes. The Pledge envelopes have a small space for this info so you may want to write on a separate sheet of paper. Keep up-to-date on fundraising activities by visiting our website.
3. The October meet invitation has been posted.  Look under the "USA Meet Info" sidebar to view the invitations as they become available.
4. Sign-up sheets for the October 3rd Swim-a-Thon and Silent Auction are posted on the bulletin board at the YMCA.  Thanks for your support of our Swim-a-Thon.  It is worth every bit of our efforts!

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of September 3 - 9, 2007:

Happy Labor Day to everyone.  There will be NO practice for any groups on Labor Day Monday September 3, 2007.  Regualr practice will resume for everyone on Tuesday.  Have a good, long weekend.

Most of the Swim-a-thon envelopes have been given out to everyone.  A few reminders and incentives for everyone:

First, Make sure they put your pledge's addresses on the envelopes.  We will be sending everyone a thank you card.

The person with the most MONEY raised will get a Limo ride to practice.  Their will be something for second and third place also.  On Wednesday Sept. 12th,19th,and 26th  they should bring their envelopes to practice.  We will chart your progress and who ever has the most at that time will get a prize.  The envelopes, with the total amount donated, are due the day of the Swim-A-Thon (Oct. 3) from 5-7.   You should get a flat donation, not per lap. 

If you raise enough money, these are prizes that USA Swimming will give you:

$500 - $749.99 = USA Swimming t-shirt
$750 - $999.99 = USA Swimming towel
$1000+ = USA Swimming bag

REMEMBER:  Pizza party after you swim!

--  Make sure you don't forget your envelopes and also seniors; your journals are due every Wednesday at the beginning of your practice.

--  Please make sure if anyone needs new suits (training or competion), shirts, equipment, etc etc, please have your order form filled out and a total amount enclosed as soon as possible.

UPDATE:

--  11 and older's Saturday morning practice on September 8, 2007 will be cancelled because Coach Craig has to go and get recertified in CPR and First-aid.

--  If there are any other questions, comments, or concerns please e-mail Craig Bialorucki@gmail.com.