Highcroft has a used lane line reel that we would like to donate to a new team in need. Pictures are available by request.
Please contact us at hcswimteam@gmail.com if interested.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Rankings Proposal Passes
The polls have closed and the results are now in. The motion to approve the proposed rankings PASSES.
Voting AGAINST the motion: 1 team (University Club)
Not voting: 20 teams:
Bentwinds
Black Horse Run
Carpenter Village
Cary Park
Crabtree
Crooked Creek
Dutchman Downs
Garner
Granite Falls
Jewish Community Center
North Raleigh
Oak Park
Planter’s Walk
Regency Park
Riverwood at Mingo Creek
Seven Oaks
Springdale
TAC
TCC at Brentwood
Wellington Park
Voting FOR the motion: 57 teams (all others)
Thanks to the folks on the Leagues & Scheduling Committee for all their hard work.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Weldon Ridge Currently Seeking Coaches
The Weldon Ridge swim team is currently interviewing candidates for 2010 head and assistant coaching positions. We are a new swim team with ~ 85 swimmers. We are located near Cary Park and Panther Creek High School. If interested, please forward your resume to Brian at bmsears3@gmail.com or call 919-244-4196 for more information. Thanks.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Swim Team insurance?
Our HOA is recommending that the team carry an accident and health policy with a $25,000 limit in addition to the insurance carried by the neighborhood. What do other teams do on this issue? Also do any pools require signed waivers and release forms from visiting teams? Thanks for the advice. Cris
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
MOR IN MAY Accepting Participants Now
The annual MOR in MAY swim clinic will be held April 26-May 15, 2010 in three locations--Ravenscroft School in North Raleigh, St. Mary's School in Central Raleigh and Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club in Clayton. The swim clinic is run by coaches from the Marlins of Raleigh and is a great refresher for those summer swimmers who may not have been in a pool that often during the winter months. The 3-week clinic is offered three days each week. Complete information is available on the MOR swim team website at www.marlinsofraleigh.com. The clinic cost is $90 per student for nine one-hour classes. The clinic generally fills quickly, so please be sure to mail in the application prior to April 9, 2010.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Agenda for tomorrow's Board of Directors meeting
Greetings TSAers,
Don’t forget that the next Board of Directors meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7:00 at University Club (on Hillsborough Street between the State Fairgrounds and the Beltline). Please be punctual, as we have a very full agenda and only a limited amount of time.
As always, I highly encourage everyone to print their own copy of the meeting agenda to bring with them. You might also want to print copies of the meeting minutes from January, as well as the ones from May, which Debra Ryan astutely pointed out have not yet been approved.
See you all then.
Don’t forget that the next Board of Directors meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7:00 at University Club (on Hillsborough Street between the State Fairgrounds and the Beltline). Please be punctual, as we have a very full agenda and only a limited amount of time.
As always, I highly encourage everyone to print their own copy of the meeting agenda to bring with them. You might also want to print copies of the meeting minutes from January, as well as the ones from May, which Debra Ryan astutely pointed out have not yet been approved.
See you all then.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
NC State Camps - Coming This Summer!!
Hi there TSA
I'm writing to notify you all that NC State is in the process of setting up swim camps for the summer of 2010 and we want as many TSA Summer leaguers as possible to get involved!!
We are in the final stages of planning and have a great team of both coaches and swimmers that will run the day long events.The camps will last an entire day (9am-5pm) and focus on technique, fun, and lots of interaction with the college team
Right now we are looking for feedback from all TSA reps in relation to how interested you may be in becoming involved. The dates are being finalized but they will all be held on Saturdays during the course of the summer season.
With this blog we hope to learn more from you all about the liklihood of your team getting involved. We intend to have both individual pricing and group pricing (groups of 25 or more swimmers with more savings the more swimmers you have after that) which could provide a good way of saving money for your team if you have a large interest
So like I said, please state your interest in this great opportunity. Let us know who you are, which team you are from, and any information you would like.
Watch this space as we finalize all the little details and get the camps up and running
Steve Mellor-NC State Coach
I'm writing to notify you all that NC State is in the process of setting up swim camps for the summer of 2010 and we want as many TSA Summer leaguers as possible to get involved!!
We are in the final stages of planning and have a great team of both coaches and swimmers that will run the day long events.The camps will last an entire day (9am-5pm) and focus on technique, fun, and lots of interaction with the college team
Right now we are looking for feedback from all TSA reps in relation to how interested you may be in becoming involved. The dates are being finalized but they will all be held on Saturdays during the course of the summer season.
With this blog we hope to learn more from you all about the liklihood of your team getting involved. We intend to have both individual pricing and group pricing (groups of 25 or more swimmers with more savings the more swimmers you have after that) which could provide a good way of saving money for your team if you have a large interest
So like I said, please state your interest in this great opportunity. Let us know who you are, which team you are from, and any information you would like.
Watch this space as we finalize all the little details and get the camps up and running
Steve Mellor-NC State Coach
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Park Village Swim Team Needs Assistant Coaches
The Park Village swim team is seeking two assistant coaches for the 2010 season. We are located in Cary and usually have around 100 swimmers. We offer practices twice a day during the week with no weekend practices scheduled. Assistant coaches will also have the opportunity to offer swim lessons to pool members to earn additional compensation. Interested individuals should forward their resume to Tracey at twasbill@nc.rr.com.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Swim Coach Recruitment
Hollands Crossing Division 9 winners last season are seeking a new head coach and an assistant coach this season. Please send leads to cristine.clarke@abromitisonlinelearning.com any and all networking appreciated on this one folks! Cris
Monday, January 18, 2010
Agenda for tomorrow's Board of Directors meeting
Hi again folks,
The agenda for tomorrow night’s TSA Board meeting can be found here. Please print a copy to bring with you if you can.
As promised, the postseason survey results from last year are now available.
See you all tomorrow night.
The agenda for tomorrow night’s TSA Board meeting can be found here. Please print a copy to bring with you if you can.
As promised, the postseason survey results from last year are now available.
See you all tomorrow night.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Results of 2009 Post-Season Survey
At long last, the results of the 2009 post-season survey are ready. Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the entire survey.
As with the previous survey, I have broken the results up into separate thematic sections, each represented by one of the links below. As before, all results are anonymous, and a few comments have been redacted [denoted by square brackets like this] to remove specific identifying information. All financial information has been aggregated over large numbers of teams, so it will not be possible to deduce specific dollar amounts spent by any particular club.
Survey sections:
As with the previous survey, I have broken the results up into separate thematic sections, each represented by one of the links below. As before, all results are anonymous, and a few comments have been redacted [denoted by square brackets like this] to remove specific identifying information. All financial information has been aggregated over large numbers of teams, so it will not be possible to deduce specific dollar amounts spent by any particular club.
Survey sections:
Friday, January 15, 2010
Reminder: First meeting is next Tuesday
Happy New Year TSA Reps!
This is your friendly reminder that TSA Board of Directors meetings for 2010 kick off next Tuesday evening the 19th at 7:00 at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) in Cary. Each team should send a Rep or Alternate to attend. I will include a link to the meeting agenda in an email message I will send out this weekend (likely Sunday night), so that everyone can get a preview of what’s on tap for the meeting, and so that you can print your own copies to bring along with you Tuesday. As always, a small number of printed copies will be available at the meeting in case there are a few folks who forgot to bring their own, but supplies will be limited. If there is any subject that you would like to have added to the agenda, please let me know about it by Saturday.
Some of you may have wondered why we have not conducted an online election for the two offices whose terms just expired (President and Secretary). The reason for this omission is that we cannot hold such an election until we have at least one nominee for each post, and there are no nominations for Secretary so far. We will therefore conduct elections for both offices at Tuesday’s meeting, and we will not be able to consider any other items on the agenda until we have filled BOTH posts. Anyone with some experience of TSA Board meetings is qualified to perform the duties of TSA Secretary, so please consider stepping up to help out. Nominations can be sent to me via email before the meeting, and can be made from the floor during the meeting. Nominations for President can also be made using either of those methods.
I am putting the finishing touches on a summary of the 2009 Post-season Survey results now and will include a link to them in the email message I will send out this weekend.
See you all Tuesday!
This is your friendly reminder that TSA Board of Directors meetings for 2010 kick off next Tuesday evening the 19th at 7:00 at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) in Cary. Each team should send a Rep or Alternate to attend. I will include a link to the meeting agenda in an email message I will send out this weekend (likely Sunday night), so that everyone can get a preview of what’s on tap for the meeting, and so that you can print your own copies to bring along with you Tuesday. As always, a small number of printed copies will be available at the meeting in case there are a few folks who forgot to bring their own, but supplies will be limited. If there is any subject that you would like to have added to the agenda, please let me know about it by Saturday.
Some of you may have wondered why we have not conducted an online election for the two offices whose terms just expired (President and Secretary). The reason for this omission is that we cannot hold such an election until we have at least one nominee for each post, and there are no nominations for Secretary so far. We will therefore conduct elections for both offices at Tuesday’s meeting, and we will not be able to consider any other items on the agenda until we have filled BOTH posts. Anyone with some experience of TSA Board meetings is qualified to perform the duties of TSA Secretary, so please consider stepping up to help out. Nominations can be sent to me via email before the meeting, and can be made from the floor during the meeting. Nominations for President can also be made using either of those methods.
I am putting the finishing touches on a summary of the 2009 Post-season Survey results now and will include a link to them in the email message I will send out this weekend.
See you all Tuesday!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Cary Park Sea Dragons Assistant Swim Coach Wanted
The Cary Park Sea Dragons are looking for an assistant coach for its summer swim league. The Sea Dragons are a 180 member, TSA Division 4 team of swimmers age 5 to 18 that is run by an enthusiastic and supportive group of parent volunteers. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized individual with proficiency in stroke mechanics, the ability to motivate swimmers of all ages and skill levels, and strong communication skills with parents, swimmers, and other coach(es).
Duties include, but are not limited to: day-to-day team operations, development and supervision of age group appropriate workouts, assisting in preparing and submitting meet entries, attending swim team planning/parent meetings.
The position is part time from mid-May through July. The assistant coach must be available weekday mornings and evenings for practices, Saturday mornings for practices, Tuesday evenings for swim meets, and occasional weekend days for invitational swim meets.
The ideal candidate will have prior swim team coaching experience, competitive swim team experience, and be proficient with Hy-Tek Meet Manager software. Knowledge of TSA rules and regulations is helpful.
If interested, please send resume to caryparkswimteam@gmail.com.
Duties include, but are not limited to: day-to-day team operations, development and supervision of age group appropriate workouts, assisting in preparing and submitting meet entries, attending swim team planning/parent meetings.
The position is part time from mid-May through July. The assistant coach must be available weekday mornings and evenings for practices, Saturday mornings for practices, Tuesday evenings for swim meets, and occasional weekend days for invitational swim meets.
The ideal candidate will have prior swim team coaching experience, competitive swim team experience, and be proficient with Hy-Tek Meet Manager software. Knowledge of TSA rules and regulations is helpful.
If interested, please send resume to caryparkswimteam@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
COACHES WANTED FOR WINTER SWIM LEAGUE
The Marlins of Raleigh year-round swim team is hosting an 11-week clinic called the Winter Swim League at the St. Mary's School pool in central Raleigh. Registration information and details are on our website at www.marlinsofraleigh.com. In addition to swimmers we would love to add a few coaches to the staff to assist our own coaches in the running of this clinic. We will compensate those who can help us. The Winter Swim League (WSL) is being run in two groups. We have a Monday & Thursday group and a Wednesday & Friday group. Both groups are in the water for 45minutes each day. If you are interested in helping to coach either of these groups, please contact Jonathan Watson at 01silversurfer@bellsouth.net. The MOR office phone number is 919-851-3000. If anyone has swimmers interested who might like to participate in the MOR WSL program, the Mon/Thurs group is FULL, but we could accommodate a few more swimmers on Wed/Fri.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Swim for Smiles OPENS 2010 Youth Triathlon Registration
Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon OPENS Registration
The Swim for Smiles Foundation is excited to announce that we have opened registration for the 4th Annual Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon to be held in Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - and raising money for the UNC CHildren's Hospital!!! This triathlon has sold out for the past two years, but for 2010, we've added almost 100 spots for kids ages 6-18 to participate. But, we still expect it to fill by March, so if you're considering signing up your kids to participate, please do so quickly!
What is it?
Last year, the Swim for Smiles 3rd Annual Youth Triathlon drew over 440 participants and this year's has been expanded to accommodate at least 550. Open to kids from ages 6-18, the Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon is a USA-Triathlon sanctioned event, it's one of the largest in the country and the largest kid's triathlon in the Southest and includes two courses for ALL levels of participants. In addition, we have a limited number of relay teams made up of kids of any and all ages (one kid will swim, another bike and the third will run the course -- all relay participants and teams will do the Long Course).
Beginners can select a Short Course triathlon that includes a 100-meter swim, a 2.5-mile bike course and finishes with a short 1K (0.6miles) run. Long Course participants will begin with a 300-meter swim, transition to a 5-mile bike course and then finish with a 3K run (1.8miles). The Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon will start on May 16th at 8am in Chapel Hill Country Club's heated pool, move to a neighborhood bike ride and end with a side-walk run. This is considered an easy triathlon and it designed for all levels of youth participants.
How do you register or get more information (like course maps and race day details)? Simple, go to: http://www.swimforsmiles.org and click on the EVENTS bar.
The NC CHildren's Hospital and the Swim for Smiles Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation.
The Swim for Smiles Foundation
http://www.swimforsmiles.org
What is it?
Last year, the Swim for Smiles 3rd Annual Youth Triathlon drew over 440 participants and this year's has been expanded to accommodate at least 550. Open to kids from ages 6-18, the Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon is a USA-Triathlon sanctioned event, it's one of the largest in the country and the largest kid's triathlon in the Southest and includes two courses for ALL levels of participants. In addition, we have a limited number of relay teams made up of kids of any and all ages (one kid will swim, another bike and the third will run the course -- all relay participants and teams will do the Long Course).
Beginners can select a Short Course triathlon that includes a 100-meter swim, a 2.5-mile bike course and finishes with a short 1K (0.6miles) run. Long Course participants will begin with a 300-meter swim, transition to a 5-mile bike course and then finish with a 3K run (1.8miles). The Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon will start on May 16th at 8am in Chapel Hill Country Club's heated pool, move to a neighborhood bike ride and end with a side-walk run. This is considered an easy triathlon and it designed for all levels of youth participants.
How do you register or get more information (like course maps and race day details)? Simple, go to: http://www.swimforsmiles.org and click on the EVENTS bar.
The NC CHildren's Hospital and the Swim for Smiles Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation.
The Swim for Smiles Foundation
http://www.swimforsmiles.org
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Scotts Mill in Apex needs Head Coach
Head Coach needed for Division 4 Champion, Scotts Mill Sea Dragons (approx. 150 swimmers). Coaching and competitive swimming experience required, as well as a passion for working with children. For more information about our team, visit our website at www.soakseadragons.com. We offer an outstanding coaching environment and competitive pay. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Carol Medins at cmmedins@bellsouth.net
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
2010 Board of Directors Meetings
Mark your calendars: winter approaches, and that means TSA Board of Directors meetings will begin in a couple of months. Board meetings will continue to be held at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month. The 2010 meeting lineup is as follows:
January 19th at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC), located at 275 Convention Drive in Cary (Exit 291 from I-40, then turn left into Cary Towne Center mall at first traffic signal).
February 16th at University Club, located at 4200 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh (Exit 3 from the I-440 Beltline)
March 16th at the TAC
[April 20th at the TAC ] -- This meeting has been canceled
May 18th at University Club
January 19th at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC), located at 275 Convention Drive in Cary (Exit 291 from I-40, then turn left into Cary Towne Center mall at first traffic signal).
February 16th at University Club, located at 4200 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh (Exit 3 from the I-440 Beltline)
March 16th at the TAC
[April 20th at the TAC ] -- This meeting has been canceled
May 18th at University Club
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Pre-season Tune-ups for High School
Triangle Aquatic Center is holding pre-season tune-ups for any high schoolers interested in getting more water time before their season begins.
Practices will be held on Saturdays, 9/26-10/31 from 12:30-1:30. Additional session added 10/17 from 1:30-2:30.
More information and online registration available HERE, or drop by the front desk. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space permits.
Cost: $5/practice
Practices will be held on Saturdays, 9/26-10/31 from 12:30-1:30. Additional session added 10/17 from 1:30-2:30.
More information and online registration available HERE, or drop by the front desk. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space permits.
Cost: $5/practice
Youth Water Polo: Clinics start this weekend 9/26, 12-2p!!
Triangle Aquatic Center and the Triangle Water Polo Club are hosting Youth Water Polo clinics for youth 11+. Upon completion, qualified participants are eligible to join the Triangle Water Polo Club (ages 16+).
TimeDate: Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Nov 21, and Dec 19. 12:00 PM—2:00 PM
Clinics cover Fundamentals & Techniques (eggbeaters, passing, shooting)
Pre-requisites: Participants should be able to swim 50 continuous yards freestyle and should feel comfortable treading water
FAQs:
Q: Is there a way to waive the entrance fee? A: If you have difficulty meeting the cost, please contact Rob Dickens at the email below.
Q: I am an adult, can I attend? A: Yes. Although this clinic is primarily designed for youth, adults are welcome to attend! This would be a great learning opportunity before getting involved in Triangle Water Polo Club (practices 1-2x).
Q: What other Water Polo opportunities are available? A: The Triangle Water Polo Club currently practices 1 to 2 nights per week at TAC. Qualified youth and adults are welcome to join this club. For younger children, we hope to grow a summer program. These clinics are your first step!
If you are interested in pre-enrolling in the Water Polo Clinics, please visit the TAC website http://www.triangleaquatics.org. For more information about the Triangle Water Polo Club please visit our website: http://www.meetup.com/Triangle-Water-Polo-Club/. If you have questions about the clinics or the water polo club, contact Rob Dickens at robstuff@yahoo.com.
TimeDate: Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Nov 21, and Dec 19. 12:00 PM—2:00 PM
Clinics cover Fundamentals & Techniques (eggbeaters, passing, shooting)
Location:
Cost: $10 per clinic or purchase a multi-clinic pass: 3-clinic= $25.50 ($8.50/clinic), 5-clinic=$35 ($7/clinic)
Participants can pay at the front desk or online at http://online.activecommunities.com/TriangleAquatic/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=73.
Proceeds go to lane rental and equipment costs.
Pre-requisites: Participants should be able to swim 50 continuous yards freestyle and should feel comfortable treading water
FAQs:
Q: Is there a way to waive the entrance fee? A: If you have difficulty meeting the cost, please contact Rob Dickens at the email below.
Q: I am an adult, can I attend? A: Yes. Although this clinic is primarily designed for youth, adults are welcome to attend! This would be a great learning opportunity before getting involved in Triangle Water Polo Club (practices 1-2x).
Q: What other Water Polo opportunities are available? A: The Triangle Water Polo Club currently practices 1 to 2 nights per week at TAC. Qualified youth and adults are welcome to join this club. For younger children, we hope to grow a summer program. These clinics are your first step!
If you are interested in pre-enrolling in the Water Polo Clinics, please visit the TAC website http://www.triangleaquatics.org. For more information about the Triangle Water Polo Club please visit our website: http://www.meetup.com/Triangle-Water-Polo-Club/. If you have questions about the clinics or the water polo club, contact Rob Dickens at robstuff@yahoo.com.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Swim Champions Fitter and Faster Tour
Hi Reps,
Please pass this along to any swimmers on your team who might be interested in attending this Clinic next weekend (Saturday the 12th) at TAC in Cary.
Bob
Dear swimmers,
We are so excited to present you with an opportunity to swim with some of the best swimmers in the country and in the world! The Swim Champions Fitter and Faster Tour is making a stop in Raleigh on September 12 and in Charlotte on September 13. Mark Gangloff (2x Olympic gold medalist) and Lacey Nymeyer (Olympic silver medalist) will be hosting the event and invite each of you to register.
At the event participants will learn stroke technique from our Olympians, participants will get the opportunity to ask our Olympians questions and participants will get to see, touch and even wear Olympic medals. Make sure to bring your game face because all participants will get to race our Olympians, too!All participants will also receive a goody bag, including a t-shirt, swim cap and other goodies, and
Parent programing and Q&A will be available as well.
To register for the Fitter and Faster Tour visit www.swimchampions.com and click on the city in which you wish to attend the event.
To watch a highlight video from the Fitter and Faster Chicago event visit:
http://swimchampions.com/gallery/videos/events/38/
See you at the pool!
Please pass this along to any swimmers on your team who might be interested in attending this Clinic next weekend (Saturday the 12th) at TAC in Cary.
Bob
Dear swimmers,
We are so excited to present you with an opportunity to swim with some of the best swimmers in the country and in the world! The Swim Champions Fitter and Faster Tour is making a stop in Raleigh on September 12 and in Charlotte on September 13. Mark Gangloff (2x Olympic gold medalist) and Lacey Nymeyer (Olympic silver medalist) will be hosting the event and invite each of you to register.
At the event participants will learn stroke technique from our Olympians, participants will get the opportunity to ask our Olympians questions and participants will get to see, touch and even wear Olympic medals. Make sure to bring your game face because all participants will get to race our Olympians, too!All participants will also receive a goody bag, including a t-shirt, swim cap and other goodies, and
Parent programing and Q&A will be available as well.
To register for the Fitter and Faster Tour visit www.swimchampions.com and click on the city in which you wish to attend the event.
To watch a highlight video from the Fitter and Faster Chicago event visit:
http://swimchampions.com/gallery/videos/events/38/
See you at the pool!
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