Healthy Swimmers=Happy Swimmers

VSA Ad Campaign-DUE MONDAY, JULY 12th.
Don't forget to send in your WST "Swimmer Shout Outs". For just $5, you can recognize the hard work of your swimmers in the VSA Championship Meet Program. You may also submit camera-ready art both to support the team and advertise your business. All funds raised go to a good cause (WST Swim Team!). Money can be handed in to Nicola, Betsy or the front office.

Meet Updates for Next Week and Beyond
Woodstock v Killington v Quechee
Tuesday, July 13 @ Woodstock
Arrive by: 3:45
Warm-up: 4:00
Timer/Officials Meetings: 4:45
Meet Start: 5pm
Entries were sent out to families. Changes are possible until Monday at 2pm. If your swimmer is not on the list, he or she will not be entered into the meet.

Woodstock v Manchester
Tuesday, July 20 @ Woodstock
Arrive by: 4:00
Warm-up: 4:10
Timer/Officials Meetings: 4:45
Meet Start: 5:00
A meet roster will be sent by email early next week. Please make sure your swimmer is included on the list if he or she would like to compete.

Rutland v Woodstock
Tuesday, July 27 @ Rutland
Details TBA
There will be NO PRACTICE since we are traveling to Rutland.

SVSL Meet
Saturday, July 31st @ Rutland
Details TBA
10 and Under Swimmers compete in the morning session
11 and Over Swimmers compete in the afternoon session
Please be aware ALL WST Swimmers are eligible and encouraged to compete at the SVSL Championship Meet.

Please be sure to inform us of your plans to attend. It is important for swimmers to attend if they sign-up. When swimmers do not show, we lose opportunities to score points and some relay teams are unable to compete. Also, families who sign-up but do not attend (other than for illness or extenuating family circumstances) will be asked to reimburse the team for the meet fees.

VSA Meet
Saturday and Sunday, August 7-8 @ Upper Valley Aquatic Center in WRJ
Swimmers can qualify for States either by achieving the qualifying time set by the Vermont Swim Association (VSA) or by being the fastest member of the team in a particular event if no other swimmer has achieved a qualifying time. This means your swimmer may be eligible. We will have more information in the next couple of weeks. Swimmers interested in qualifying for States should be sure to sign up for those events for our regular season meets. For more meet information (and it is excellent in detail), please go to www.vtswim.org.

Please be sure to inform us of your plans to attend. It is important for swimmers to attend if they sign-up. When swimmers do not show, we lose opportunities to score points and some relay teams are unable to compete. Also, families who sign-up but do not attend (other than for illness or extenuating family circumstances) will be asked to reimburse the team for the meet fees.

State Qualifiers Include:
Carmen Bango, Laura Boyd, Mia Brown, Rachael Emery, Elle Gilbert, Maddie Gilbert, Issy Hiller, Madeline Hiller, Miranda Holson, Sadie Kuhn, Anna Ramsey, Kristin Ramsey, Campbell Boswell, Griffin Boswell, Jake LaPan, Alex Reed, Sam Stockwell, Colin Terwelp, Oliver Wilson, and Peter Wilson.

Achievements:
Despite the oppressive heat, our swimmers made a splash at the meet on Tuesday against the Connecticut River Valley Stingrays. First of all, congratulations to Gordon MacMaster and Hannah Reed who competed for the first time. We also want to recognize two outstanding improvements in the 200 Free: Eve Amato took off over 9 seconds, and Anna Ramsey dropped over 12 seconds. Other significant improvements include: Adi Wilson (25 free time; 8.47 seconds), Griffin Boswell (100 breast; 5.73 seconds), Oliver Wilson (50 free; 8 seconds) and Zane Fields (50 breast; 5 seconds). All told, 24 swimmers achieved personal bests at the meet. Your hard work is paying off! Also, well done to Miranda Holson, Colin Terwelp and Griffin Boswell who tied for Top Point Earner, each scoring 20 individual points for WST. Congratulations to all our WST swimmers on such a fantastic turn out and a strong performance. Thank you also to all our volunteers, including timers and officials. We couldn't do it without you!

Handy Health Hints:
Thanks to all the swimmers who have been bringing water to practice. Keep it up! In addition to hydrating and eating well, swimmers should be sure to take care of their ear canals, too. Not only do swimmers have to deal with all the wonderful ailments of childhood, some may be particularly susceptible to a painful ear infection called swimmer's ear. Preventative ear drops are available over-the-counter (ie: Swim Ear or AuroDri), or you can find recipes for home remedies (including the one listed on the Mayo Clinic link). If you are concerned your child might have swimmer's ear, be sure to check with a pediatrician as soon as possible to prevent further ear damage. For more information, please follow this link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/swimmers-ear/DS00473

Last Day to Sign Up - July 6th

ROSTER DEADLINE
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Woodstock Swim Team. If you know anyone considering joining, let them know tomorrow by 2pm is his or her last chance for 2010.

WANT TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM?
WST is selling ad space for the 2010 VSA Meet Program, but we have a July 12th deadline.

All the money raised goes directly to the team.

These ads are seen by people from all around the Upper Valley and the state, including Burlington, Stowe, Brattleboro and Manchester.

There are two ways you can support the team.

First, you can purchase text-only, 2-3 lines of "swimmer encouragement" for just $5.

You can also purchase business-card size, 1/4 page, 1/2 page, and full page ads. Please refer to the attachment included in your update email for additional information.

If you are interested in purchasing ad space, please contact us. We are having an team challenge to see which teams in the League can raise $250. Money can be turned in to Betsy, Nicola or the Front Office. Go, Woodstock!

ALL ADS are due by JULY 12th.