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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Swim Awards from Crown Trophy of Cary
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
MOR Year-Round Swim Team Applications Being Accepted
The Marlins of Raleigh Swim Team is now accepting athletes for the 2011-2012 swim year. Registration information is posted on our website at http://www.marlinsofraleigh.com/. MOR swims at several locations throughout Wake County including Pullen Aquatic Center, NCSU, Peace College, and St. Mary's School (Central Raleigh/Cary); Ravenscroft School, Millbrook, and Optimist Park (North Raleigh); and Riverwood Athletic Club (Clayton). For additional information, please email 01silversurfer@bellsouth.net or call our office at (919) 851-3000.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
S.W.I.M. Invitational Meet Information Available; Meet Hosted July 10 at Lochmere
TSA Swimmers, below is the link for the South Wake Invitational Meet (S.W.I.M. MEET) to be held at Lochmere Swim and Tennis Club on Sun. July 10. New this year:
- Swimmers may swim 4 individual events (6&Unders may swim 3)
- $400 scholarship drawing open to all graduating high school swimmers competing in the SWIM and North Raleigh Championships.
For more information, go to (www.marlinsofraleigh.com)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Assistant Coaching Position Olive Chapel Otters
The Olive Chapel Otters swim team, associated with the neighborhoods of Dogwood Ridge and Pearson Farms in Apex, has an opening for a part time swimming coach. The growth of our team in age groups under 10 has led to the opening.
Candidate must be proficient in all 4 strokes and possess a firm understanding of TSA rules. Prior coaching experience is a plus, but not required.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
Start date will be 6/13. Hours will be 4:30 to 6:30 pm M,W, Thu.; and swim meets on 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 and Cary City on 7/16.
Candidate must be proficient in all 4 strokes and possess a firm understanding of TSA rules. Prior coaching experience is a plus, but not required.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- assist with practice and be expected to manage a group of 20-25 swimmers during each practice group
- instruct swimmers in proper stroke technique
- offer constructive feedback and provide encouragement to swimmers
- work primarily with 10 and under age groups, but will work with other age groups as required
- follow practice plan provided by Head Coach
Start date will be 6/13. Hours will be 4:30 to 6:30 pm M,W, Thu.; and swim meets on 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 and Cary City on 7/16.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Another Stroke & Turn Clinic
Lochmere will host a Stroke and Turn clinic on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 PM. Note that the location is the Lochmere Highlands Clubhouse.
S&T Judge certifications from USA Swimming, NCAA, NCHSAA or YMCA are still accepted by TSA; send name, team, certification body, certification number and certification expiration date to strokeandturn.tsanc.org@gmail.com
And if you can't make a clinic check out the new alternative method of certifying TSA Stroke & Turn Judges: www.StrokeAndTurn.com
Contact Tony McCullough if you have questions.
S&T Judge certifications from USA Swimming, NCAA, NCHSAA or YMCA are still accepted by TSA; send name, team, certification body, certification number and certification expiration date to strokeandturn.tsanc.org@gmail.com
And if you can't make a clinic check out the new alternative method of certifying TSA Stroke & Turn Judges: www.StrokeAndTurn.com
Contact Tony McCullough if you have questions.
Monday, May 16, 2011
May Board of Directors meeting
Remember, our final in-person Board meeting of 2011 is coming up this Tuesday (May 17) at 7:00. We will be meeting at the NC State University Club, site of our January meeting. The meeting agenda is available here, and the minutes of the April meeting can be found here. As always, only a limited number of print-outs of these documents will be available at the meeting, so please bring your own copy with you if you need to refer to it during the meeting.
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. Also, there are a handful of clubs that have not yet fulfilled the requirement to attend at least three Board meetings a year, so they should make doubly sure they send someone to attend: Bedford at Falls River, Black Horse Run, Oak Park and Wellington Park.
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 send details of their certification to strokeandturn.tsanc.org@gmail.com in order to claim the clinic exemption. Judges can also get trained and certified online at www.StrokeAndTurn.com, though this option will cost the participant $12.95.
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.
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. Also, there are a handful of clubs that have not yet fulfilled the requirement to attend at least three Board meetings a year, so they should make doubly sure they send someone to attend: Bedford at Falls River, Black Horse Run, Oak Park and Wellington Park.
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 send details of their certification to strokeandturn.tsanc.org@gmail.com in order to claim the clinic exemption. Judges can also get trained and certified online at www.StrokeAndTurn.com, though this option will cost the participant $12.95.
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.
Monday, May 2, 2011
TSA Clinics update
Lochmere will host a clinic for Coaches on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 PM. Note that the location is the Lochmere Highlands Clubhouse. Each club is asked to send one of their coaches to one coaches clinic. Please make your coaches aware.
A Stroke & Turn Clinic will be held at Coachman’s Trail on Wednesday, June 1, at 7:00 PM.
Summary of Clinics scheduled
Coaches
Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 PM at Northbrook
Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 PM at Lochmere (Highlands Clubhouse)
Starter
Thursday, May 19, 7:00 PM at Hasentree
Saturday, May 28, 9:00 AM at Silverton (pool)
Stroke & Turn
Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 PM at Prestonwood (pool)
Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 PM at Hasentree
Wednesday, June 1, 7:00 PM at Coachman’s Trail
(See TSA Blog announcements from March 21 & April 8 for additional information).
S&T Judge certifications from USA Swimming, NCAA, NCHSAA or YMCA are still accepted by TSA; send name, team, certification body, certification number and certification expiration date to strokeandturn.tsanc.org@gmail.com
Contact Tony McCullough if you have questions.
A Stroke & Turn Clinic will be held at Coachman’s Trail on Wednesday, June 1, at 7:00 PM.
Summary of Clinics scheduled
Coaches
Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 PM at Northbrook
Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 PM at Lochmere (Highlands Clubhouse)
Starter
Thursday, May 19, 7:00 PM at Hasentree
Saturday, May 28, 9:00 AM at Silverton (pool)
Stroke & Turn
Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 PM at Prestonwood (pool)
Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 PM at Hasentree
Wednesday, June 1, 7:00 PM at Coachman’s Trail
(See TSA Blog announcements from March 21 & April 8 for additional information).
S&T Judge certifications from USA Swimming, NCAA, NCHSAA or YMCA are still accepted by TSA; send name, team, certification body, certification number and certification expiration date to strokeandturn.tsanc.org@gmail.com
Contact Tony McCullough if you have questions.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Heritage Wake Forest Team Carly O'Day Relay Carnival
Carly O'Day is a senior in high school and an original member of the Heritage Betas swim team. Earlier this year she was diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
The Heritage Betas would like to invite other teams to participate in this fun event to benefit the family. It will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at 6 PM at the Heritage Wake Forest swim club. Cost is $10/swimmer and events include relays in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and medley. Parents and coaches are invited to swim as well.
If you are interested please contact Heritage Betas TSA Rep Mike Long by May 1, 2011.
Monday, April 11, 2011
April Board of Directors meeting
This is your standard reminder that the April Board of Directors meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7:00 at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) in Cary. As always, I highly encourage everyone to print their own copy of the meeting agenda to bring with them, since only limited quantities of handouts will be available at the meeting. You should also review the meeting minutes from last month.
Friday, April 8, 2011
TSA Clinics update
The Clinics Committee has scheduled additional clinics:
Prestonwood will host a Stroke and Turn Clinic on Tuesday May 3 at 7:00 PM at their pool. 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 unless they have USA Swimming, YMCA, NCHSAA or NCAA certification. Please note that additional Stroke and Turn Clinics are being planned for North and South League clubs.
Hasentree will host a Starter Clinic on May 19 (Thursday). This clinic begins at 7:00 PM and usually lasts less than an hour. Starter Clinics are not mandatory. Check the TSA Blog and your email for links with directions and additional clinic announcements.
Previously announced clinics:
Stroke and Turn Clinic at Hasentree, May 10 (7:00 PM)
Coaches Clinic at Northbrook clubhouse, May 18 (7:00 PM)
Starter Clinic at Silverton pool, May 28 (9:00 AM).
Prestonwood will host a Stroke and Turn Clinic on Tuesday May 3 at 7:00 PM at their pool. 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 unless they have USA Swimming, YMCA, NCHSAA or NCAA certification. Please note that additional Stroke and Turn Clinics are being planned for North and South League clubs.
Hasentree will host a Starter Clinic on May 19 (Thursday). This clinic begins at 7:00 PM and usually lasts less than an hour. Starter Clinics are not mandatory. Check the TSA Blog and your email for links with directions and additional clinic announcements.
Previously announced clinics:
Stroke and Turn Clinic at Hasentree, May 10 (7:00 PM)
Coaches Clinic at Northbrook clubhouse, May 18 (7:00 PM)
Starter Clinic at Silverton pool, May 28 (9:00 AM).
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Dues
TSA Reps, just a reminder that your TSA dues are due April 30th. As of tonight (April 6th), I have 35 teams whose check I have not received. You can bring a check to the April 12th meeting or mail to me at the address listed at the bottom of your invoice. Please make check payable to Tarheel Swimming Association or TSA. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at clbrunk729@aol.com.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
MOR Speedo Olympic Clinic
The Marlins Of Raleigh will hold a Speedo Olympic Clinic with 2000 US Olympic Silver Medalist Kristy Kowal on Saturday, April 9th from 9-11 am at the NC State Willis Casey Natatorium. The cost is just $20 to hear from one of the top breaststrokers in American history talk about how she swims fast. Kristy was an 8-time NCAA Champion in individual events and relays and helped lead her U. of Georgia team to 3 NCAA Women's team titles! For registration and info, go to http://www.marlinsofraleigh.com/ or email morsilver@bellsouth.net
Monday, March 21, 2011
TSA Clinics
The Clinics Committee has scheduled several clinics.
Hasentree will host a Stroke and Turn Clinic on Tuesday, May 10. This clinic starts at 7:00 PM and usually lasts just over an hour.
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 unless they have USA Swimming, YMCA, NCHSAA or NCAA certification. Additional stroke and turn clinics are planned to be held at North and South League clubs.
Northbrook is hosting a Coaches Clinic on Wednesday, May 18 in their clubhouse. 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 experienced year round coaches that provide excellent information as well as additional resources for your coaches.
Silverton in Cary will host a Starter Clinic on Saturday May 28 at their pool. The time is 9:00 AM. Remember that good starters run fast and efficient meets. This clinic can be very helpful. Starter Clinics are not mandatory.
Watch the TSA blog for additional clinic announcements.
Hasentree will host a Stroke and Turn Clinic on Tuesday, May 10. This clinic starts at 7:00 PM and usually lasts just over an hour.
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 unless they have USA Swimming, YMCA, NCHSAA or NCAA certification. Additional stroke and turn clinics are planned to be held at North and South League clubs.
Northbrook is hosting a Coaches Clinic on Wednesday, May 18 in their clubhouse. 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 experienced year round coaches that provide excellent information as well as additional resources for your coaches.
Silverton in Cary will host a Starter Clinic on Saturday May 28 at their pool. The time is 9:00 AM. Remember that good starters run fast and efficient meets. This clinic can be very helpful. Starter Clinics are not mandatory.
Watch the TSA blog for additional clinic announcements.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
April Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled to April 12th
Not everyone was able to attend last night’s Board of Directors meeting, so I wanted to pass along an important schedule update: the Board voted to move the April meeting from the 19th to the 12th (exactly one week earlier). This change lets us avoid the Wake County Schools spring break week. The meeting will be held at the usual time (7:00) and at the originally-scheduled venue (TAC). There are two big items on the agenda for that meeting thus far: discussion and potential vote on the Leagues & Scheduling Committee’s proposed dual meet schedule; and a presentation from the Championship & Invitational Meets Committee on the feasibility of reinstituting official TSA championship meets.
The proposed dual meet schedule will be circulated to the entire Board via the mailing list when it becomes available, which is expected to be approximately one week from now. In accordance with the wishes expressed by the membership last night, we will wait until the April Board meeting to discuss and vote on the proposal.
The proposed dual meet schedule will be circulated to the entire Board via the mailing list when it becomes available, which is expected to be approximately one week from now. In accordance with the wishes expressed by the membership last night, we will wait until the April Board meeting to discuss and vote on the proposal.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Agenda for tomorrow's Board of Directors meeting
Don’t forget that the next Board of Directors meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7:00 at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) in Cary.
As always, I highly encourage everyone to print their own copy of the meeting agenda to bring with them. You should also review the meeting minutes from last month; if you spot any errors, we can amend the minutes before approving them.
Those of you who have looked at the agenda are probably wondering where the proposed dual meet schedule is. The Leagues & Scheduling committee does not quite have its final proposal ready yet, but expects to have it by Tuesday evening. Printed copies will be available at the meeting.
As always, I highly encourage everyone to print their own copy of the meeting agenda to bring with them. You should also review the meeting minutes from last month; if you spot any errors, we can amend the minutes before approving them.
Those of you who have looked at the agenda are probably wondering where the proposed dual meet schedule is. The Leagues & Scheduling committee does not quite have its final proposal ready yet, but expects to have it by Tuesday evening. Printed copies will be available at the meeting.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Coaches needed for Park Village
The Park Village swim team is looking for a head coach and an assistant coach for the upcoming summer season. We are a community pool located off of Davis Drive with approximately 100 swimmers. We offer practices in the morning and afternoon, Monday-Friday. If interested in applying please send your resume to Tracey Asbill.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
TSA Dues 2011
TSA Reps,
TSA dues bills were e-mailed to each club's rep on 3/1/2011. If you have not received an e-mail please let me know. Dues checks are due by April 30th. Please make check payable to TSA or Tarheel Swimming Association, not to me, and mail to address listed at the bottom of the invoice.
My e-mail is clbrunk729@aol.com
Thank you
Cathy Brunk
TSA dues bills were e-mailed to each club's rep on 3/1/2011. If you have not received an e-mail please let me know. Dues checks are due by April 30th. Please make check payable to TSA or Tarheel Swimming Association, not to me, and mail to address listed at the bottom of the invoice.
My e-mail is clbrunk729@aol.com
Thank you
Cathy Brunk
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Swim with Olympians!
The Fitter & Faster Tour is coming back to Raleigh, NC on April 10th, 2011! I really enjoyed the event last time around and I’m personally helping them promote the event. In exchange, they are giving our team a great discount for everyone who registers early. The spots will fill up quickly so please sign up right away. See below for details and the promo code. More event information and registration can be done online at http://www.swimchampions.com/detail/raleigh-nc/.
Three great athletes will be hosting the event this year:
-Olympic Champion Misty Hyman (butterfly)
-World Record Holder Nick Thoman (backstroke)
-American Record Holder and 2010 NCAA Champion Josh Schneider (freestyle)
Register NOW by clicking here or call 786-837-6885 for information on group packages.
Details:
Where: Triangle Aquatic Center
When: April 10th, 2011
Event start: 12 PM
Multiple Registration Discount: Register more than one child and save up to $30 per child! (Offer available for a limited time only) See the web site for details.
Three great athletes will be hosting the event this year:
-Olympic Champion Misty Hyman (butterfly)
-World Record Holder Nick Thoman (backstroke)
-American Record Holder and 2010 NCAA Champion Josh Schneider (freestyle)
Register NOW by clicking here or call 786-837-6885 for information on group packages.
Details:
Where: Triangle Aquatic Center
When: April 10th, 2011
Event start: 12 PM
Multiple Registration Discount: Register more than one child and save up to $30 per child! (Offer available for a limited time only) See the web site for details.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Swim Team Coach Needed!
Bentwinds CC in Fuquay-Varina is looking for a head coach for the 2011 season. We should have around 65 swimmers, and practice times are weekday afternoons only (no weekend!). Come spend your summer with us and a great bunch of kids. Please direct questions to Tim Barlow at 919-413-7758 or via email.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Assistant Coach(es) sought for the Meredith Townes Mudpuppies
Meredith Townes is looking to add one or two assistant coaches to our roster. We are a team of 100+ swimmers located near Rex Hospital and Meredith College. We have a lot of heart and like to have fun during the summer season. Come help us swim fast and build team spirit this summer. Individuals must enjoy working with kids (4-18 years of age), enjoy being in the water and love having fun. Please send your resume or contact information to mudpuppyswimming@earthlink.net.
I look forward to having another great season!
Brian Goldman
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