Wanted: swim coaches for 2014 summer season

The Kildaire Farms Racquet & Swim Club in Cary is seeking qualified individuals to coach the Killer Whales summer swim team. The head coach and assistant coach positions are available. If interested, please contact  Clay Lowder at 919-810-0784 or club manager Tommy Dixon via email or at 919-601-5690.

Swim Night at the Durham Bulls - Thursday, June 26th, 2014!

Durham Bulls Swim Night 2014

 

Presented by Rising Sun Pools and Spas

We are pleased to invite all Swim Teams to join us for a night of baseball at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park! Take a break from the lanes to come watch your Governors' Cup Champion Durham Bulls take the field for our annual Swim Night event. This year's event will take place on:

Thursday, June 26^th, 2014

With all of our group ticket packages, your team name will be displayed on our video board! All Swim Night attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a pregame parade around the field.

• Gates Open @ 6pm
• Pregame parade begins @ 6:15pm
• First Pitch @ 7:05pm

Thursday is also our $1 concession night so you can enjoy hot dogs, french fries, and popcorn for just $1!

 

New for the 2014 season, the Durham Bulls would like to offer your group the choice of three GREAT ticket options:

Option One: $13.99

• A Terrace Reserved ticket to the game
• $5 in BULLS BUCKS (for food or souvenirs) preloaded on the ticket
• A Durham Bulls gift for the group leader
• Opportunity to take part in pregame parade

 Option Two: $25

• A seat in the Carolina Hurricanes Home Run Patio
• Group Seats for all
• 2-Hour Buffet (hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, mac and cheese, baked beans, chips & dip, soft drinks, ice tea, and water)
• Exclusive Durham Bulls Cap
• Opportunity to take part in pregame parade

Option Three: $6.99/$8.99

• A seat in the Outfield Reserved ($6.99) or the Terrace Reserved ($8.99) section
• Your group will be sat together
• A Durham Bulls gift for the group leader
• Opportunity to take part in pregame parade

Arrive early! Our parades start 45 minutes prior to game time.

 

• Swim Night ticket packages are available to groups of 20 or more.
• There is a one-time $5 processing fee per order.

To purchase your group tickets or for more information please contact Andrew Ferrier at

(919) 687-6571 or email aferrier@durhambulls.com.

 

 

 

North Raleigh TSA team looking for a new head coach for the 2014 swim season

Banbury Woods/Hunters Landing TSA summer league swim team in north Raleigh is looking for a head coach. Our team has 75-80 swimmers, ages 4-18 for the mid-May through mid-July season. Our afternoon practices are from 3:00-7:30 Monday-Friday. We are in search of an experienced, mature coach capable of teaching new swimmers all four strokes, dives and competitive turns and tweaking the technique of our seasoned swimmers. This candidate must also teach the importance of good sportsmanship, team spirit and community. We have two assistant teen coaches at each practices. For more information contact Mindy McGinnis. Interviews will be held in late December.

Draft minutes of October meeting available for review

Minutes of the October Board of Directors meeting are now available for review. Please contact me if you spot any errors or omissions so that corrections can be made before the next meeting.

TSA Board of Directors Meeting

The TSA Board of Directors meets this Tuesday, October 15th at 7 p.m. at the University Club. Please click here for the agenda. The May meeting minutes are also available.  

Meeting Schedule for 2014

January 21st, 7 pm, Triangle Aquatic Center

February 18th, 7 pm, University Club

March 18th, 7 pm, location TBD

May 20th, 7 pm, Triangle Aquatic Center

October 14th, 7 pm, location TBD
 

You're Invited!

Raleigh Swimming Association

Invites you to attend a

 

Pool Restoration

Groundbreaking

ceremony

 

In recognition of its new

Aquatic Training Facility

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:00am

1013 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh

 

 

Please RSVP by Monday, September 1 to:

laura.hubbard@swimrsa.org

Swimmers' Challenge Triathlon at TAC on Sunday Sept. 29

PLUNGE, PEDAL & PLOD Family Triathlon

Sunday,  September 29, 2013 at 7 AM

Hosted by the Triangle Aquatic Center & the Cary Towne Center

Families with children of all ages are invited to swim, bike, & run to fun!

Swimmers Challenge: Swim: 800 m/Long course Bike: 4000m (2.5 Miles)  Run: 1600m (1 mile)

Tri-A-Bit:  Swim: 50 yd/Short Course  (Kick board optional) Bike: 4000 m (2.5 Miles) Run: 1600m (1 mile)

Tri-A-Bit More:  Swim: 200 yd/Short Course  Bike: 8000 m (5 miles) Run: 2400 m (1.5 miles)

Tri-A-Lot:  Swim: 400 m/Long Course  Bike: 12,000 m (7.5 miles) Run: 3000 m (1.8 miles)

FOR ENTRY INFORMATION GO TO www.fitandable.net  or email Coach Alisa at fitandable@nc.rr.com 

Discounts for registration before Aug 29.

See you at the races!   Coach Alisa

Congratulations to the Pool Professionals Scholarship Winners

Alice Emm of Carlyle & Chatsworth and Bryan Maass of Shepherd's Vineyard are the recipients of the 2013 Pool Professionals Scholarship. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. 

Alice is a charter member of the Carlyle & Chatsworth Lakers and an assistant coach. An accomplished swimmer who will compete for UNC-Asheville in the upcoming year, her nominators describe her as a tremendous role model whose humility, spirit and dedication serve as an inspiration to the team's swimmers. Alice describes her experience with TSA as helping teach "me how to make swimming a team sport.”

Bryan is attending Appalachian State University this fall. A 15-year-member of the Shepherd's Vineyard team, he has won his team's spirit award twice and has been a recipient of the Coach's Award for outstanding spirit, dedication and passion. He has been a volunteer coach the past two seasons. "He gets more joy from coaching the (6 & unders) and seeing them succeed than he does from his own accomplishments,'' wrote his head coach.  

We had 30 applicants this year and it was a very tough decision. Our teams have many terrific young adults helping to coach, lead and inspire the swimmers. Thank you so much to Pool Professionals and owner David Harvey for offering these generous scholarships.

Youth Water Polo

For a fourth summer in a row, Triangle Aquatic Center and Triangle Water Polo Club will co-sponsor a youth water polo team. The season will begin after July 23^rd and end August 24^th. Please RSVP. Information is as follows:

Practice: Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM at TAC. Practices begin July 23^rd.

Games: Saturday mornings or afternoons:

July 27, 1:00- 3:00 PM at Triangle Aquatic Center

Aug 3, 8:00-10:00 AM at Heritage Wake Forest

Aug 10, 1:00- 3:00 PM at Triangle Aquatic Center

Aug 17, 1:00- 3:00 PM at Triangle Aquatic Center

Aug 24, 8:00-10:00 AM at Heritage Wake Forest

Cost: $6 per practice and $6 per game. Pay at the front desk when you enter the pool facility. (There is no charge for the two games at Heritage.)

Age: 11 to 17 (Girls and Boys)

Pre-requisites: Participants should be able to swim 50 continuous yards freestyle and should feel comfortable treading water.

 

FAQs:

Q: Why play water polo?
A: It is a fun, team sport and a great way to maintain aquatic shape during a slow time in the swim season.

Q: I can’t make all the practices or games, can I still play?
A: Yes, this is an informal team.

Q: I have never played water polo before, would it be ok to play?
A: Yes, we will help you learn the game.

Q: Is there more than one age-group?

A: In past years, we have played two age groups: 13 and under and 14-17. We may also have field separate girls and boys teams depending on numbers.

Q: Do girls play water polo?
A: Water Polo is one of the fastest growing NCAA scholarship sports for women. As a relatively new sport for women, it takes less experience to obtain a scholarship in this sport than others. A decent swimmer with some knowledge of the game and natural athletic talent could earn a full ride to college. Trivia: The US men’s and women’s teams won silver medals in the 2008 Olympics. Make sure to watch the Olympic water polo games on TV this summer!

For more information about the youth water polo team, please contact Rob Dickens.

Winners of the 2013 Cecil L. Williamson TSA Educational Grants

In a public drawing held at the start of the Saturday afternoon session of the TSA Championship Meet, President Cathy Traugot and Vice President Todd Blandford selected the following 25 grant winners from the 129 names submitted as qualified candidates for the $400 Cecil L. Williamson TSA Educational Grants. Congratulations to these swimmers, and to all the other recent high school graduates who participated on TSA teams this summer.

(Names are listed in the order they were drawn)

Stephanie Schulze (Shepherd's Vineyard)

Danielle Makseyn (Wellington Park)

Torie Pena (Dutchman Downs)

Robbie Poston (University Club)

Melissa Goto (Seven Oaks)

Chris Johnson (Cary)

David Craig (Coachman's Trail)

Brodie Walton (University Club)

Thomas Hoppe (Lake Park)

Anna Morison (Sunset Ridge)

Hannah Reetz (Crabtree)

Shannon Scovel (Prestonwood)

Helena Arose (Scottish Hills)

Elliot Hunt (Dutchman Downs)

David Stump (University Club)

Adam Poltorak (Haddon Hall)

Brant Boucher (Lochmere)

Colby Anderson (Shepherd's Vineyard)

Mitchell Burgess (Bedford at Falls River)

Rachel Wynn (Heritage of Wake Forest)

Brandi Newsome (Quail Hollow)

Brinkley Raynor (Wendell)

Alex Haugh (North Hills)

Nicolas Chomette (Oak Park)

Claire Liu (Cary Park)

Congratulations to the 2013 TSA Division winners!

After a fun (and rain-filled) dual-meet season of summer swimming, I am proud to announce the Division winners for the Northern and Southern Leagues.  Please join me in congratulating these teams on their successful seasons.

 The TSA season officially comes to a close this weekend with the TSA Championship meet at the Triangle Aquatic Center.  We will be announcing and handing out the trophies on each day, to the teams that are present and/or swimming that day.  If your team is not swimming in the Championship meet, please arrange for a representative to come by TAC this weekend and pick up your trophy. 

I hope that everyone had a great season of swimming, and plan to see many of you at the TSA Championship meet this weekend.

Northern League
Division 1	Seven Oaks Marlins
Division 2	Northbrook Dolphins
Division 3	Springdale Aquabears
Division 4	North Raleigh Gators
Division 5	Riverwood at Mingo Creek Rays
Division 6	Meredith Townes Mudpuppies
Division 7	Hedingham Sharks
Division 8	Granite Falls Gators
Division 9	Banbury Woods Dolphins
Division 10	Crabtree Swimming Machine
Southern League
Division 1	Shepherds Vineyard Killer Whales
Division 2	Lochmere Loch Monsters
Division 3	Scotts Mills Sea Dragons
Division 4	Sunset Ridge Barracudas
Division 5	TCC Seahawks
Division 6	Walden Creek Wahoos
Division 7	Garner Dolphins
Division 8	Charleston Village Crocodiles
Division 9	Weldon Ridge Barracudas
Division 10	Life Time Fitness Marlins
Division 11	Preston Village Tiger Sharks

 

Thank you all!

Todd B.

2013-2014 RSA Registration Now Available!

We have something for everyone, check out our website here!

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt-Discount on Meet Nights

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Store (at 5613 Creedmoor Road) is offering 15% off frozen yogurt purchases to swimmers on Tuesday nights after swim meets. Just say you're a swimmer and you'll get this discount! We'll be open until 11:00 p.m. for the three remaining Tuesday night swim meets. 

If you're interested in fundraising opportunities for your team or club, please call the store (919.615.1552) and ask to speak with Catherine, one of the owners. We'd be happy to host a spirit night for your team or to discuss other options with you.

Menchie's is a very family-friendly store . Our yogurt is not only delicious, but it is a healthy treat as well (fewer calories & less fat than ice-cream, good amounts of calcium and protein, and it even contains live and active cultures). We're a mile north of Crabtree Mall in Creedmoor Crossings Shopping Center (with the Food Lion and Walgreens). Hope to see you soon and good luck at your meets!

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

5613 creedmoor road

raleigh, nc 27612

919.825.4625 (business line)

919.615.1552 (store line)

men181@menchies.com

https://www.facebook.com/MenchiesCreedmoor

2013 TSA Championship Meet Entry/Waiver/Payment Reminder

Hi Everyone,

We are at the half way point of the TSA regular season and I just wanted to send out a reminder to get started on your 2013 TSA Championship Meet Entries.

Just a couple reminders:

1.)    The deadline for entries is Wednesday July 10^th at 4PM. Please email me the entry file you created following the “How to use Team Manager” document  using Hytek Team Manager Lite.

2.)    Payment and Waivers are due Friday July 12^th  at 7PM. Please make entry payment check out to Triangle Aquatic Center and turn into the front desk at Triangle Aquatic Center during regular business hours. Every swimmer must fill out a waiver or they will not swim.

I hope you are all having a great season thus far!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

 

Thanks!

2013 TSA Championship Volunteer Assignments

Hi Everyone,

I hope your week 2 swim meets went great!

As mentioned in the meet information and previous emails when your team attends the TSA Championship you will be asked to provide 1-2 Timers per session and 1 stroke and turn judge per session. In the morning session the Saturday Teams are allowed 2 kid pushers per team, the Sunday teams are allowed 4 kid pushers per team.

Below is how we will break down the assignments for Timers and Stroke and Turn Judges.

Once you have assigned your Stroke and Turn, Timers and Kid Pushers please email me jlefever@triangleaquatics.org the names and position of your assigned volunteers with “TSA Volunteers” and your team name in the subject line on the email.

ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE on MONDAY JULY 15^TH @ 4PM

Saturday Teams:

ALL Teams with 10 or MORE swimmers participating on Saturday are asked to supply 1-2 Timers and 1 Stroke and Turn Judge per session.

ALL Teams with 9 or FEWER swimmers  participating on Saturday are not required to bring Timers or Stroke and Turn Judge.

You are allowed 2 Kid Pushers during the AM Session only.

Sunday Teams:

All Northern League teams participating on Sunday provide: 1-2 Timer and 1 Stroke and Turn Judge for both Sessions.

All Southern League teams participating on Sunday provide: 1-2 Timers and 1 Stroke and Turn Judge for both Sessions.

You are allowed 4 Kid Pushers during the AM session only.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Thanks!

Marlins of Raleigh registration has opened for 2013-14

The Marlins Of Raleigh Swim Team is now taking registrations for the 2013-2014 swim season which begins Sept. 3.  The Marlins of Raleigh (MOR) are the 2008, 2011, 2013 State Senior Champions and the highest ranked swim team in the Triangle in USA Swimming's National Virtual Club Championships ranking in the top 25 out of over 2700 teams in the US.  MOR has had 14 swimmers compete at the US  Olympic Trials and one swimmer compete in the 2008 Olympic Games.

    Our eight full-time coaches are the most experienced in NC with over 140 years coaching experience and are the top instructors of technique in the area.  4 have been head swim coaches and have had swimmers ranked #1 in the US.  We have had six NC Coach of the Year Awards bestowed on our staff.  11 of our swimmers achieved USA Swimming Scholastic All-American status combining academics and swimming accomplishments which was the highest in the Triangle. 

    MOR started with 6 swimmers in 2001 and has grown to 500 through developing swimmers from the TSA summer league teams.  We bring our team to you with 3 great convenient locations:

• Raleigh/Cary
• N. Raleigh
• Clayton

    With the most recognized coaching staff in the area, hard working swimmers focusing on their goals and supportive parents, MOR is clearly Better.  

    To register, go to www.marlinsofraleigh.com  today.  Register early as we had to cap our practice groups last year.  For more information call 919-851-3000.

   

TAC Titans registration is now open

 

USA SWIMMING'S TAC TITANS 2013-2014 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

 

The vision of a unified year-round swim team fully aligned with a state-of-the art home pool facility providing public access to quality health, safety, recreation and competition aquatic programming for Triangle citizens has been part of the Triangle Aquatic Center’s (“TAC”) long-term vision from its inception in 2002. On April 8th, 2013, the TITANS began a journey of excellence and the fulfillment of the long-term vision that will provide a progression of infant through senior health, safety, recreation and competition aquatic programming that will benefit swimmers, parents, coaches and the Triangle community.

Vertically integrating and aligning life-saving learn to swim programs into the TITANS Tracks year-round swim team (Preparatory - Challenge – Elite) within its own home pool facility, the clean and quality $15 mil Triangle Aquatic Facility, will better promote the health and safety benefits of swimming and allow each child to grow and compete based on their individual abilities and level of passion.

TAC believes that joining together around a unified vision and common set of goals to promote and build competitive swimming in the Triangle to heights it has never achieved before will yield valuable benefits for the children, parents, coaches and the Triangle community. There are many good aquatic organizations in the Triangle but TAC, and now the TITANS, are on a focused and passionate aquatic journey where the only acceptable destination is great!

 

We invite all swimmers in the Triangle to join in the mission and unified vision of TAC and the TAC TITANS and 

become part of the journey to greatness. COME CHECK US OUT AT www.tactitans.org. Evaluations will begin in July for appropriate group levels assignments.