May Board of Directors Meeting

Remember, our final in-person Board meeting of 2010 is coming up this Tuesday (May 18) at 7:00. We will be meeting at the NC State University Club again. If you can, please print and bring your own copy of the meeting agenda and the March Meeting Minutes.

The Board meeting proper should be short, which will allow us to distribute meet management materials and then adjourn directly into our annual Meet Management Clinic. Everyone is welcome to stay for this clinic, but it will be most useful for new TSA reps and for new clubs (including exhibition teams). If you are unable to attend the clinic but have questions, be sure to read the meet organization document on the TSA website and to familiarize yourself with some of the other resources on the site.

If you find it difficult to attend Tuesday’s meeting, I strongly urge you to find some other team parent to send in your place. As mentioned above, the meeting itself will last only a few minutes, and arranging for someone attend will save you the inconvenience of having to track down your team’s bag of meet materials later.

In the meantime, please make sure that your coaches and parent volunteers know about the various clinics described on the TSA Blog. Each team must send at least one coach to a Coach’s clinic. The Starter’s clinic is optional, but highly recommended for new starters. Attendance at one of the Stroke & Turn Judge’s clinics is mandatory for every judge unless they already have a separate accreditation from USA Swimming, NCAA, NCHSAA or YMCA; officials with such credentials will need to contact TSA Vice President Mike Kaufman in order to claim the clinic exemption.

Most teams have already started registering members, so please be sure all your swimmers are in compliance with the TSA rules, specifically the eligibility requirements described in Article 304. Be especially careful to check the eligibility of any coaches or lifeguards that may wish to compete on the team, as they must still meet all club membership requirements in order to join the club’s swim team. In particular, if your club is a homeowner’s association in which pool membership is restricted solely to residents of a particular neighborhood, non-resident staff members may NOT compete for your swim team as they are, by definition, not eligible for club membership.

Black Horse Run Assistant Coach Needed

Black Horse Run in North Raleigh is looking for an assistant coach for the upcoming summer swim season. We are a relatively small team with approximately 70-90 swimmers. Our head coach is seasoned and well respected by the adults and children on the team. She would be a a great coach to work with. If you are energetic, knowledgeable, and enjoy working with children, this is the job for you. Contact Meg at cmorgan73@nc.rr.com with any inquiries.

Diving Clinic / Free & Back Starts

We are excited to offer you an opportunity to have your student(s) attend 1 of 4 diving clinics Coach Matt and Coach Lizzy will be offering on Saturday, May 22! We have had many parents make the request and are happy to be able to offer these classes!

Classes will take place at TAC in the program pool and will be 40 minutes long. The cost of the class will be $15 per student. Students MUST be 5 years or older and MUST be level 3 and above. Ideally they should be joining a swim team for the first time or have been on a swim team last year.

Coach Matt and Lizzy will work with all students, so please sign up for either instructor - they already have the class content planned. We have 32 slots in total and acceptance will be based on a first come, first served policy. Register online today by clicking here.

Please contact us vis email if you have any questions.

Best wishes,

Triangle Swim School / Support Team

Lifeguard chair for sale

Passing this along...

Lifeguard chair in excellent condition available for sale in Cary. Any offer will be considered.

Please contact JC at 467-6098 if interested as this will go fast.

Coaches' Clinic

Northbrook is hosting a Coaches' Clinic on Thursday, May 20. The time is 7:00 PM. Let your coaches know that Jonathan Watson will be instructing. He always has excellent information and provides wonderful resources especially for newer coaches.

Saturday Stroke and Turn Clinic June 5

We have scheduled a Saturday Stroke and Turn Clinic on Saturday June 5 at 8:00 AM. The location is Cary Swim Club. Thanks to Cary Swim Club for hosting and providing an instructor. The clinic is expected to last about 90 minutes.

Clinics update

Additional Clinics are scheduled.

Silverton in Cary will host a Starter Clinic on Saturday May 29. We had suggestions to have clinics on weekends. The time is 9:00 AM. Remember that good starters run fast and efficient meets. This clinic can be very helpful.

Lochmere is hosting a Coaches Clinic on June 2. The time is 7:00 PM. TSA rules state that each team must have at least one of its coaches attend a Coaches’ Clinic. Instructors are well known year round coaches that provide good information as well as additional resources for those that attend.

Lochmere is the site of another Stroke and Turn Clinic on June 1. This clinic starts at 7:00 PM and will last around 90 minutes.

We expect to have additional clinics at Northern Division Clubs for Starters, Coaches and Stroke and Turn Judges.

Stroke and Turn Clinics

The Clinics Committee has scheduled several Stroke and Turn Clinics.

Scotts Mill will be hosting a Stroke and Turn clinic on May 4th at 7:00 PM in their clubhouse. This will include new stroke and turn judges. This clinic is expected to go at a slower pace and have more questions.

The Jewish Community Center will host a Stroke and Turn Clinic on Wednesday May 26 at 7:00.

Attending a Stroke and Turn Clinic is required each year for anyone in your club who will be serving as a stroke and turn judge. We are planning to have two at North Division Clubs and two at South Division clubs.

Weekday Clinics begin at 7:00 PM and usually last until approximately 8:30.

Reminder: April 20th Board of Directors meeting has been canceled

For anyone who missed last month's meeting, we finished our off-season business and therefore decided to cancel the April 20th Board meeting. The only remaining Board meeting before the summer will be the May 18th meeting at University Club. This will be a very short meeting where you can pick up your club's bag of meet materials; we then adjourn into a Meet Management clinic for any new reps interested in learning about how to run a meet.

On a related topic, Clinics Committee chairman Tony McCullough has almost firmed up the first batch of clinic events and will be sending out scheduling details within a few days.

MOR to Host Speedo Olympic Clinic with Peter Vanderkaay

The Marlins Of Raleigh will host the Speedo Olympic Swim Clinic with Peter Vanderkaay on Saturday, April 17 from 9-11 am at NCSU's Willis Casey Natatorium.

Vanderakaay will cover the finer points of freestyle swimming and some of the motivation that has led him to two Gold Medals in the 800 Free Relay at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Peter has an incredible work ethic born from his club days in Michigan and his four years of daily racing with Michael Phelps.

Admission to the clinic is just $20 for swimmers and free for their parents. Registration is available at http://www.marlinsofraleigh.com/ or call 851-3000. Space is limited.

"MOR is fortunate to have Speedo as our sponsor and they are the ones responsible for making this clinic happen. Peter is the fourth Olympian to speak at MOR's clinic, following in the footsteps of Nate Dusing (2000, 2004), Ryan Lochte (2004, 2008), and Katie Hoff (2004, 2008). This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best freestylers in the world!" -- Paul Silver.

TSA Dues

Just a reminder that the TSA dues deadline is April 30th. Please send your payment as soon as possible. If you are not sure whether your Club has submitted payment, please send me an e-mail. Thank you for your help.

Cathy Brunk

Head Swim Coach for TAC Torpedoes

Triangle Aquatic Center is looking for a head coach for their TSA summer league team, the TAC Torpedoes. This is the first year TAC will have a competitive TSA summer team. The head coach will be responsible for managing a team of 30-50 swimmers who will compete amongst other TSA South League teams. TAC is looking for a coach who is willing to work with management for further development of the TAC Torpedoes.

Please contact Julia Herman for further information or visit www.triangleaquatics.org/AboutUs/Employment

Spring Clinics summary

Be sure to let your team's swimmers know about the various spring tune-up clinics that are available in the area. The TSA home page has now been updated with links to all four of them:

• WAVE
• NC State
• RSA
• MOR

Ribbons and awards

Hey TSA! Time to get going on those ribbon orders. As always, we guarantee the best prices as well as quality and customer service! Just bring in last years ribbon order with this years requirements and we'll get them going for you! Now is the time before things get too busy before the ribbon production starts to back up.

Also, Crown Trophy of Cary has many new medals and awards this season. Stop by or email for a free catalog. It was a pleasure working with you'all last season and we look forward to working with you this season.

Crown Trophy of Cary is now a proud sponsor of the Triangle Aquatics Center located less than 1 mile from our store at the corner of Cary Towne Blvd. and Maynard Road next to CiCi's Pizza!

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Swim on!

North Raleigh Championship Meet Date Change

The date of the North Raleigh Championship Meet hosted at Ravenscroft pool has changed. The new date for this meet will be Sunday, July 18th. The meet information is now available. If your club would like a copy, please visit the Marlins of Raleigh Swim Team website or e-mail Coach Cara Cameron. This end-of-season summer league meet is open to all swimmers from all TSA clubs wishing to participate.

Spring Clinics offered by NC State swim team

Wolfpack Assistant Coach Stephen Mellor asked me to let TSA teams know about the spring clinics that NC State is offering in March and April.

Hawthorne Stingrays seeking coach

Hawthorne Stingrays are looking for and outgoing and energetic person to help coach our summer swim team. We are a long standing member of TSA North league and last year had 47 members. We need someone who works well with children ages 4-18 and has excellent communication with parents alike. Coaches will be responsible for planning and directing practices, motivating swimmers and planning social events throughout the swim season.

Familiarity with TSA rules and regulations helpful but not required. Coaches must have knowledge of proper stroke mechanics in order to be considered for the position. Ideal candidates will have experience of swim meet preparation and logistics.
If interested please contact chadandkate@att.net for more information.

TSA Dues

TSA Reps,

TSA dues bills were e-mailed to the Reps listed on the TSA website on March 3rd. If you did not receive this e-mail, please contact me and I will forward you a copy. Make sure checks are made payable to TSA or Tarheel Swimming Association.
Please e-mail with any questions.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

Cathy Brunk
clbrunk729@aol.com

Highcroft Hurricanes Needs Assistant Coach

Assistant coach needed for Highcroft Swim Team in Cary (approximately 160 swimmers). The assistant coach works with the head coach in planning, organizing, and coordinating all summer swim team practices and meets. The coach also assists with hiring and supervising part-time coaching staff. Prior swim team coaching and competitive swim team experience required. We offer competitive pay based on experience. Please send resume to hcswimteam@gmail.com if interested.

Assistant Coach(es) for Meredith Townes

Meredith Townes is looking to add one or two assistant coaches to our roster. We are a team of 80 plus swimmers located near Rex Hospital and Meredith College. We have a lot of heart and like to have a lot of fun in the sun. Come help us swim fast this summer. Individuals with swimming experience are sought to work with our youth swimmers from ages 4 to 18.
Please send me your resume or contact information to bhgoldman1@earthlink.net.

I look forward to having another great season.

Brian