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Please visit the Woodstock Recreation website for all things swim team.

Thanks - have a great summer!

Just a reminder that Swim Registration Night is tomorrow night, Thursday, June 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the Rec Center. Come get registered, meet the coaches, try on this year’s suit and grab this year’s t-shirt (only $10!).

You can find all the details, forms and schedules here: https://bit.ly/2sU2F3D

Practice starts Monday!

Timers for Sprints

Tomorrow’s parent volunteer duties should be pretty simple. Our stroke and turn officials are all set and Michelle is the starter for this event.

As for timing, we just need to provide 1-2 people. There are 10 teams so timing shouldn’t really be an issue.

I would suggest having 1 person go to the timer’s meeting (listen for when that will be, usually about 20 minutes before the start of the meet) and then amongst yourselves determine shifts for that particular spot. There should be many of you, so shifts will be short. For those of you who didn’t sign up online to volunteer, please step in and help with a shift tomorrow. 

Georgia’s last email said open warm up begins at 7:30 a.m. and the meet starts at 9 a.m. If I hear anything more I’ll post it on our blog and Facebook page too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1589950617972419/ Also if you haven’t done so, please drop off your $8/swimmer entry fee at the Rec front desk.

Sprints This Saturday; @Killington Next Tuesday

Onward to Sprints this Saturday. Georgia will send out more info as to warm up and start times. Please email her asap if you are swimming Saturday. I think her entries are due TODAY. Directions to the pool in Rutland: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Northwood+Park,+Rutland,+VT+05701/@43.6459253,-72.9570787,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e02685cdf8a135:0x6a635cc39138fd34!8m2!3d43.6464823!4d-72.9504858

I have to work Saturday so won’t be at the meet, but it’s pretty standard for timing. Timer’s meeting will probably be about 20 minutes before the start of the meet. Please sign up here: http://signup.com/go/dKZZtjU I’ll send an email out Friday with a list of everyone that’s going. Remember that the more timing means shorter shifts. If you have a swimmer participating, please time.

Next Tuesday, July 18, our meet is at Killington. Please let Georgia know if you’re swimming. Sign up for your job here too: http://signup.com/go/NhxXyPH

Pancake Breakfast THIS Friday, July 14

The traditional pancake breakfast is this Friday, July 14 starting at 1 p.m. after a pre-meet practice for everyone from noon - 1 p.m. This event will be open to the public so bring whomever! The charge is $3 per person. We do need a lot of help to put this on including parents who can flip pancakes and help with set up. To sign up and to bring something, please use this link.​

Email Georgia with questions at wstcoaches@gmail.com. 

Upcoming Meet Info

Tonight's meet vs. Brattleboro. The meet starts at 5 p.m. and our warm up begins at 4:40 p.m. Please be there by 4:20 p.m. at the latest. Directions can be found here:  

Rutland Sprints is this Saturday. If you want to attend, please email Georgia by Wednesday night at the latest at wstcoaches@gmail.com.  Also just as a reminder, there is a $8 charge for each swimmer that needs to be collected by Friday. Please leave cash or a check at the front desk or with the coaches. 

States/ Districts: 

Districts is July 29. This meet has no qualifying times but it is required that a swimmer has competed in TWO meets prior.  There are four more meets/opportunities left before this meet. 

States is August 5-6 at the Upper Valley Aquatic Club. A swimmer must compete in THREE meets and there are qualifying times listed here: http://www.vtswim.org/2017_VSAMeet/VSA_Time_Standards_2017.pdf. New this season are bonus events.  A swimmer must qualify for the bonus events, but for example if they have one states qualifying time, they can swim up to three bonus events.  This is also explained in the link above. All information about the state meet can be found here: http://www.vtswim.org/champs.html.

Aug. 5-6 Vermont State Championships Meet Info

Vermont State Championship meet info has been posted. Remember your swimmer must have been in at least THREE meets during the season in order to participate - if they qualify. That does include the District meet in Rutland. Also, there are bonus events this year for those who qualify for less than 4 events! All the info for this year's meet, including the time standards (qualifying) and a timeline of events can be found online.

http://www.vtswim.org/champs.html

Stroke & Turn Clinic Monday, July 10

Calling all parents!

We are in desperate need of replenishing our pool of Stroke and Turn officials. DO NOT BE AFRAID :)

Believe it or not, it’s easier than you might think, and you’ll have training and support along the way. We have to provide AT LEAST 2 officials at every meet, but more are needed so that each official gets some breaks too. You don’t have to be a former swimmer OR know the strokes. Trainers will teach you what you need to look for.

I’m going to go to the next clinic to be trained and am hoping that there might be at least three or four other parents who are up for joining me. Best part is the clinic is in Quechee.

Monday, July 10

5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Quechee Club, Quechee

If you can commit and attend with me, please let Georgia and me know asap so we can get a list to the trainer.

Thanks all, hope you’ll consider this.

Cheers,

Kim

Home Meet This Thursday, July 6 vs. Quechee & Killington

 Our next home meet is this Thursday. Let’s hope for a bit of better, warmer weather.

Also, we will be putting the bull pen back to its original spot for this meet. Thanks to everyone who gave the new idea a try but I think most are in agreement that the way we did it last year worked much better. Timer’s Table and Starter locations still TBD.

If you handed in a volunteer form, I’ve added you into the sign up already. Attached is a PDF to see if you’re signed up yet.

If not, please sign up for a volunteer spot at this link http://signup.com/go/qAzBmdA

This is a tri meet, so we’ll need all hands on deck again. Still looking for bull pen, timers and stroke and turn. I’m hoping we can split timing into 3 shifts if we have enough people.

Thanks everyone - happy 4th!

Team Sign Up Still Open/Volunteers Needed for First Home Meet June 27

June 12, 2017

Hi all,

This will be the last email that past swimmers will receive who aren’t signed up yet this year. If you plan to swim, it’s still not too late! Practices start next Monday. Sign up online at www.woodstockrec.com or stop by the office.

More info will be coming from the coaches this week to those who are registered.

For those who are registered already, I’m getting volunteer sign up ready for our first home meet, Tuesday, June 27. If you handed in a volunteer sign up form, I have inputted your name into the online sign up. (I’ve attached that list too). If you haven’t signed up, please click on the link, and choose a spot to volunteer. Please remember if you have a swimmer participating, you are asked to volunteer. We’ll need all hands on deck and you’ll be asked to help somewhere somehow. For families with more than one swimmer in the meet, we can use more than one parent if possible as well.

Here is the link. We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/TvMEfsQ 

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Lastly, as always we’ll have a concession stand and each family is asked to bring some sort of treat, baked good or healthy snack to sell to raise funds for the team.

There will be more… stay tuned...

Thanks,

Kim

2017 Team Suits

This year's suit will be the TYR Durafast Lite Vitrum green. A sizing kit will arrive at the Rec office on May 30th and will also be available for trying on during registration night on June 6. If you already know your swimmer's TYR size in this style, you can order them on the Rec website now as well. Anyone is welcome to wear a previous year's suit too!

Girls Suits - $60
Boys Suits - $45
Silicone Lime Green Caps - $6
Adult Goggles - $12
Youth Goggles - $10

NEW! 2017 Woodstock Swim Performance Tees

Show your WST pride by wearing this year's new Woodstock Swim Team performance tee.

Shirts are now available at the front desk at the Rec Center and are just $10/shirt. Youth small - extra large are available and adult sizes can be ordered, just let the Rec know.

Get your jersey now - we may do one more order after Registration Night on June 6 if there is enough interest.

2017 Stroke & Turn/Judges Clinics

Thanks to all who have been stroke and turn judges, starters and who keep us all on track with the computer. Each year we need to have a few new parents join the ranks to become stroke and turn judges, as we have to provide at least TWO judges at every meet, more for home meets.

Here is the updated schedule of clinics for this year. Please email wstcoaches@gmail.com and kim@kimjacksonpr.com and let us know which ones you can attend so we can let the organizers know. Again, we need your help - veteran timers, ready for a change??!!

Hy-Tek Computer Clinic - Thursday, May 25, 2017
5:30 - 7:30 pm
@ the Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington, VT

Starter Clinic - NEW DATE - Sunday, May 28, 2017 
10:00 am to 12:00 pm STROKE AND TURN - make up
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm STARTER CLINIC  @ the Little Theater or the Woodstock Rec., Woodstock, VT 

S & T Clinic - Tuesday, June 6, 2017 
5:30 - 7:30 pm 
@ the Manchester Park and Rec, Manchester, VT

S & T Clinic - Sunday, June 25, 2017
12 pm 
@ Springfield Police Station, 201 Clinton St., Springfield, VT 

NEW - S & T (Late Bloomer volunteers) -  Monday, July 10, 2017
5:30 - 7:30 pm 
@ the Quechee Club, Quechee, VT 

Leagues Info - Saturday, July 30

Woodstock Swim Team, Leagues at Rutland Northwood Pool. 
Saturday, July 30.

10 and under: Arrive 7:30, warm ups at 7:50 Meet start, 8:00am

11 and up: Arrive 11:45, warm ups 12:00 Meet start 1:30 pm

Awards Night & Team Potluck - Tuesday, August 2

Dear WST Swimmers and Families,

Join us on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5pm-7pm as we share a meal, swim and celebrate the achievements of the 2016 Woodstock Swim Team.

What to bring:
If your last name begins with A-E, please bring an appetizer.
If your last name begins with F-N, please bring a dessert.
If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a main dish.

The Rec will provide all paper products, utensils and drinks.

As some swimmers have special dietary needs, please include a label for any dishes containing nuts or common allergens such as diary or seafood.

There will be time for free swim and pool games, and adults are encouraged to wear a bathing suit for family relays.

See you at the pool!

The WST Coaches

Last Chance Meet Tuesday; Leagues NEXT Saturday

Hi everyone,

Last two meets coming up. I’m not sure who is going to the Last Chance meet in Rockingham Tuesday or Leagues NEXT Saturday. I have NOT put in the manual volunteer forms into the slots, so please sign up if you have a swimmer in either or both meets. 

Last Chance Rockingham - Timers and Stroke/Turn http://signup.com/go/cuGjwf

Leagues (Rutland) Saturday, July 30 - Timers and Stroke/Turn http://signup.com/go/ramtfh 

** 10 and unders swim in the morning; 11 and overs swim in the afternoon so be sure to sign up for when you’re swimmer is swimming

Is there a 10 and under parent for leagues that would be willing to coordinate timing? I will be at the afternoon session.

Thanks!

Kim

Team Photo TODAY - Lake Swim Friday

Team Photo: July 18th (Monday) TODAY at 12:45 pm.  11 and over swimmers should come a bit early for the photo, and those who have team suits can wear them.  After we're done, we'll finish normal practice for the 11 and over swimmers.  

Lake Swim at Woodward Reservoir: July 22nd (Friday).  This is a distance swim open to swimmers 13 and older.  We will have normal practice from 12-1 for 10&unders, and we will leave at 1:00pm from the parking lot at the Rec for the lake swim. Swimmers MUST hand in a signed liability form before they can participate (no exceptions can be made).  There will be no regular 1-2pm practice on the 22nd.  

For the Lake Swim, we will need at least one or two adults in boats as boat support.  Is anyone interested and willing?  It's a lot of fun and a great paddle!  Please let us know ASAP. 

Rutland Sprints - Saturday, July 16

Next Saturday, July 16 is Rutland Sprints at the Northwood Pool. 

If your child is swimming, please volunteer for a spot. Many hands make light work and we can have many shifts of timers with more people. If you gave a volunteer sign up form to the office, I have manually entered your selection into the system.

Thank you to the people who consistently volunteer and do whatever is needed. You know who you are and the coaches and I appreciate it!

Here’s the link to sign up: http://signup.com/go/7W8Wn4

Also, I will not be able to attend the meet (Kelly will be there with her grandmother) so if anyone would like to be the point person to organize timer needs that would be great. I can email you the print out of who has signed up prior to Saturday. Thanks.

Pancakes Have Changed to Ice Cream and More News

There will be NO Pancake Brunch this year. Instead, a summertime ice cream social!

Friday, July 15 - Birthday Friday during Friday Fun practices (12-1 and 1-2 pm).

-  Complete with Ice Cream!

-  Everyone is welcome to come - this is our fundraiser in place of the pancake brunch.

-  Please have swimmers bring a small donation for the ice cream.

Monday, July 18 - Team Photo at 12:45 p.m.

-  Please wear your team suit if you have one!

Why Having Current Swim Entries Is Important - Please Read.

A quick note about participation in meets: a few days before every meet, Maddie sends out a list of "pre entries," which is a list of swimmers who have indicated they will participate in the meet.  She does this because she needs an accurate list of swimmers in order to form relays, and entries are usually due a few days before the meet.  

This means that if your swimmer is on the list, we expect that he/she will be there and swim.  

On the other hand, if your swimmer is not on the list, it is very difficult to add him/her to the meet on the day of the meet.  

When the list of swimmers isn't accurate, relays have to change and get scratched, leaving other teammates without relays they were expecting.  

Please check the lists of pre-entries and let Maddie know if any changes are needed ASAP.  Some amount of change is unavoidable, but we're hoping to minimize it for future meets. 

So now....please take a moment and check the list for SATURDAY, JULY 9th (this weekend) and let Maddie know if any changes are needed.  (this is the one that was sign-up via Doodle poll)

Woodstock Swim Team [WST16-NE]

Bango, Mateo 
Beardsley, Annesonia 
Beardsley, Jaedon 
Beardsley, Orion 
Beardsley, Sarea 
Benson, Isabelle 
Benson, Laurel 
Dodson, Ava
Duane, Nora
Duane, Will
Emery, Isaac
Fox, Graham
Fox, Lucy
Galton, Abigail 
Galton, Libby 
Goldberg, Ian 
Goldberg, Phoebe 
Harper, Norah 
Lackley, Jane 
Lackley, Sarah 
Lockhart, Hannah 
MacMaster, Katey 
Mende, Cyrus 
Mende, Sarah 
Mudannayake, Isabel 
Mueller, Millie 
Mueller, Coco 
Mueller, Tamsin 
Mueller, Tatum 
Myers, Mikayla 
Myers, Morgan 
Nourse, Isabella 
O'Neill, Adare 
Perkins, Georgia 
Perkins, Rory 
Peters, Amelia 
Peters, Endine
Pilot, Sidney 
Powers, Seamus S
hepherd, Riley 
Tans, Heikke
Uva, Quinn
Worth, Benjamin