2017 SUMMER SWIM SEASON

Hello Swimmers and Parents!

I hope you have all had an awesome school year and are ready to gear up to hit the pool!

I am so excited to come back and continue coaching this summer! We have a semi-new coaching staff and we are excited to work hard and play hard. We want to cultivate team spirit and self-discipline among our swimmers. Performing at your personal best is key so when it comes to that last lap in a race, anything saved is wasted.

Here are a few quick things to be aware of as the swim season approaches. So pull out your calendars! 

**Please be aware that these dates may change due to weather or other technical difficulties - so check back for any updates! 

Registration Opens
May 1, 2017

• All NEW swimmers to Lindon Swim Team must try out.

• Returning swimmers wanting to move up a group will need to pass off the skills required for that particular group.

Here are the basic requirements for each group. Assigning each child to a particular group is at the discretion of the coaches, swimmers will be moved to groups appropriate for their skill level if needed.

Beginning
25 yard freestyle
25 yard backstroke
Comfortable with face in water

Intermediate
50 yard freestyle
25 yard backstroke
25 yard breaststroke
25 yard butterfly
Able to do a turn

Advanced
100 yard: (50-butterfly and 50 back)
100 yard: (50 freestyle and 50 breast)
Able to do flip-turn and open-turn

**Possible changes to these requirements may be made according to each swimmer

Tryouts 
May 12th 3:30pm-5:30pm. May 13th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. These are drop ins, so come when you can. We will take swimmers in groups to assess their skills. If you can not make it to this tryout for some reason, please contact us at lindonswimteam@gmail.com.  

Parent Meeting 
*Date has been changed from the 19th to May 18th at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Center
We will be covering what to expect and Poco Loco will be there so you can buy the required team suit, fins, caps, etc.
**Please be aware that parent volunteering throughout the season (at meets, practices, parties) is required. However, if you or a family member can not volunteer, you can pay a fee to wave your volunteer hours. Parents are expected to volunteer for 4.5 hours per child, with a 12 hour cap per family. You are what makes swim meets possible!

First Day of Swim Team 
June 5th

Advanced Group: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Intermediate Group: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Beginner Group: 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Adult Swim Class
We will be holding adult swim classes again. We haven't set a time or dates yet, but stay tuned if you are interested in staying in shape, learning strokes, and being able to keep up with your swimmers in the pool!

We look forward to working with each of our swimmers to help them reach their swimming potential!

Best,

Coach Kristi

Questions or Concerns?
lindonswimteam@gmail.com
(801) 610-4160

SEASON WRAP UP: T-SHIRTS & AWARDS

Hi there!

Just wanted to thank you all for such a great season. All our swimmers improved so much! We couldn't have made this season a success without all of our parent volunteers! 

We hope to see you all next season! Check the blog early next year for when tryouts will be held - They will most likely be early May. Just keep swimming!

Just a few last items of business...

T-SHIRTS

Last call for swim team t-shirt orders! We are submitting them tomorrow! If you put your name on the t-shirt list at the party, please email me and confirm that with your shirt size.

AWARDS

We received the rest of the ribbons from the County and finished the Relay Ribbons from County Meets. If you attended County or are on the list below, please come pick up your awards. They will be in the front office at the pool. 

*If you took your family name folder home, your awards will be in a separate folder labeled awards. 

AWARD PICK UP

**If you did not receive an awards certificate from the coaches, please let us know. Some were lost during printing.

Sam Allen

Andersons

Emma Bergin

Bryson Bagley

Elise Cheney

Christen Christensen

Drew Clark

Tyler Davis

Ashley Dorrough

Spencer and Ruby Dunn

Lincoln Durrans

Esther Earl

Lizzie Farnsworth

Kaiden Finlayson

Brooklyn Gardner

Taylor and Hailey Goodwin

Davy Griffin

Gunthers

Hartles

Humbles

Ryan Johnson

Ashley and Megan Jones

Bethany and Andrew Kenney

Kings

Langfords

Brynn Lyman

Larsen

O'Donnals

Olsens

Lucas Patten

Bryce Palsen

Pitchers

Reeves

Kimberly Richardson

Rieske

Robinsons

Rowleys

Ruf

Sandbergs

Saunders

Saveliev

Schades

Story

Stobart

Emma Thomas

Travis

Watson

Carter Walker

Winters

Eden Workman (I also have your sweater)

2017 SWIM SEASON AND PARTY

Dear Swim Parents,

PARTY

Remember the party is tonight! Bring your suits, your family, and your game face as we will have the Wibit in and access to the Flow Rider after the Flow Tour is done. Don't forget to bring your food item(s) if you signed up. 7:30-9:30pm.

Some parents expressed interest in buying our awesome swim team shirts. We will have a sign up for those interested in purchasing one at the party. They will be $8.

Quick reminder: Swim Team Swimmers and parents have been invited to be in the Lindon Days Grand Parade! Information on the blog here >>  http://lindonswimteam.blogspot.com/2016/08/lindon-days-grand-parade.html

2017 SWIM  SEASON

In preparation of the 2017 Swim Season, there are a few things that would help improve our home swim meets efficiency. We are in need of a computer and a timing system that will reduce a lot of unnecessary busy work. This will cost the Lindon Swim Team about an estimated $3,700. Our first priority is to get a lap top (we could get a good one for $500-600) and then work up to raising enough money for the Dolphin Timing System. 

In order for this to happen, we are in need of donations. This could also be a great opportunity for those businesses looking for some tax write offs. We will have a table set up tomorrow at the party. If your unable to attend and would like to donate, or have any questions, please contact Tiffani Nukaya at 801-787-8636. You may make a cash, check, or card donation. Just be sure to specify what you want your donation to go to.

Thank you so much for your support and your donations.

Sincerely,

The Coaches

LINDON DAYS GRAND PARADE

Lindon Days Grand Parade

The Lindon Storm Swim Team has been invited to participate in the Lindon Days Grand Parade on August 6th! All swimmers should be ready and in place for the parade at 9 AM. The parade begins at 10 AM.  

Swimmers should wear their swim team shirts - if they so desire, they can wear their swim suits, caps, and goggles or any combination in between. We will be walking so plan accordingly. If a parent wants to volunteer their truck/trailer, feel free to do so. Also, we will have candy for swimmers to throw.

We would love help from parents to direct and help the swimmers get organized. This can count toward volunteer hours. Please let us know if you are willing to help out with this asap.

Directions for Staging: 

From I-15 areas north, exit 275 – north on Pleasant Grove Blvd. Then east on 700 North southbound and right on 200 North (2000 s Orem is same road) proceed east up to 725 East turning Right to the parking lot of Oak Canyon Middle School.

From 1-15 areas south, take exit 273 for 1600 No. Continue on West on 1600 N. Turn North on State Street and continue North to 200 South Lindon (2000 N Orem). Turn Right and continue to 725 E to Oak Canyon Jr. High parking lot.

Our lineup number is #30 so we are in the RED group. We need to enter from 200 S. at 725 E. and proceed to our assigned number area.

*Attached below is a photo of the area.

END OF ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS

The parade ends at Main Street and 60 North which requires all parade entries to turn north onto main street and continue to 60 North from Center. This allows exit the parade areas either by continuing down Main Street to 400 North or down 60 North to State Street. No participants, floats, vehicles, entries, will be allowed to exit Center Street to State Street. Please obey all public safety officers throughout the parade.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP OF PARTICIPANTS

There will be no pick up vehicles allowed in front of the Community Center. Unloading of parade participants should take place on 60 North in the Aquatics Center Parking Lot west of the Community Center. .

Please be aware of safety when exiting the route and picking up participants.

·         Do not stop traffic
·         Do not stop in the road (pull over as far as possible.
·         Pull through so Backing is not necessary
·         Watch for pedestrians
·         Have patience and be calm

SILVER/GOLD MEET RESULT & PARTY

Hey there!

We just got the results! They are up on the blog at this link >> http://lindonswimteam.blogspot.com/p/meet-results.html

Reminder: Awards and Party - TOMORROW @ 7:30 PM - at the pool.

Remember to let us know if you are coming or not to the party by TONIGHT so we can get a count - fill it out here >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ho4fInORuGCtaaRm08yIGsfFara58cT6mTISWiqsV-c/edit#gid=0

Here is the food sign up for the party! If you have not completed your hours, please sign up so you can come to the party! Remember, the requirements are 4.5 hours per child with a 12 hour cap. We know we don't have all the hours accounted for, so please report any hours (or corrections) that we missed via email.

Each sign up slot accounts for one volunteer hour or you can donate $25 to cover 4.5 hours. These donations will go toward buy a lap top specifically for swim team so we can run our meets more efficiently. If you plan to donate, please bring your money/check in an envelope with your family's name on it. 

Check your hours here >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AMjBp3TENBvj_lnLqUOxYx8bDLFW7w_derHpfkGjV-s/edit#gid=0

Sign up here >> http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eadae28a5fe3-endofseason/10244454

Questions or concerns? Please email me. 

Best,

Coach Kristi and Melissa

PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS SIGN UPS AND ADULT SWIM REGISTRATION

Hi there!

What a great season we've had! Thank you to all who helped make this possible! We've loved working with your kids - Can't wait to see you all at the party!! 

Remember to let us know if you are coming or not so we can get a count - fill it out here >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ho4fInORuGCtaaRm08yIGsfFara58cT6mTISWiqsV-c/edit#gid=0

Here is the food sign up for the End of the Season Party! If you have not completed your hours, please sign up so you can come to the party! 

Each sign up slot accounts for one volunteer hour or you can donate $25 to cover 4.5 hours. These donations will go toward buy a lap top specifically for swim team so we can run our meets more efficiently. If you plan to donate, please bring your money/check in an envelope with your family's name on it.

Sign up here >> http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eadae28a5fe3-endofseason/10244454

Questions or concerns? Please email me. *If financial issues prohibit or interfere with these requirements, please contact LAC Manager or Parks and Recreation Director. We want all our swimmers to be able to attend!

ADULT SWIM CLASS

For those who have expressed interest here is the registration link for the adult swim class. Please register so we know how many to count for. If we don't have enough, we might not be able to do both sessions or for three weeks. Please pass it forward to any friends who would like to sign up!

Here is the link to register for the adult swim class for those interested. Let me know if it doesn't work >> https://www.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t1.wcs

Best,

Coach Kristi

BRONZE RESULTS AND GOLD MEET

Hi there,

Bronze Results 

They are up on the blog under the Meet Results Tab. I will post the Silver Results once I receive them from the league. 

Don't forget to let us know if you are coming to the end of season party so we can get a count. 

>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ho4fInORuGCtaaRm08yIGsfFara58cT6mTISWiqsV-c/edit#gid=0

Gold Meet Attendees 

Don't forget to come check in with the coaches. For warm ups, we've been assigned to lanes 3 and 4 from 7:30-8am. Start 8 am. 

Thank you to those who volunteered for the Gold meet tomorrow! Couldn't do this without you! We could still use a stroke judge or two and a few more timers so we can rotate. 

>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-C-KL2UbJvfEPNYfTh4HfxXnDOzQcXHu5l66ifudDnw/edit

Officials Meeting: 7:30 a.m. 

Timers Meeting: 7:40 a.m.

Coach Kristi