WBSC NEWSLETTER

JANUARY 2008

 

PRACTICE CHANGES.  It has recently been brought to our attention that we will have some practice changes for the next two weeks. The Dolphins Synchronized Swim Team is starting to practice for their show and need to use the pool. For this reason we are going to hood practice at Badger on Wednesday, Feb. 6th and Wednesday, Feb. 13th. The practice times will remain the same. On Monday, Feb. 11th we will be having the Pasta Party. All swimmers will start their practice at 6:00 p.m. Ribbon groups will get out around 7:00 p.m. and the rest of the swimmers will finish around 7:15. If you are not attending the Pasta Party please plan accordingly. Note: The current swim session will run until Feb. 29th. All swimmers are able to practice until then.

 

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED.  We still have a few openings for volunteers at the Regional Meet. Please note the list below and contact Ann Dommisse if you are able to help in any way.

 

Friday PM Session (report by 5PM)            Sunday PM Session

Timer                                                               Staging 8 & Under

Computer Operator                                           Staging 8 & Under

Heat Event Board - Pool Area                             Heat Event Board - Pool Area

 

Sunday AM Session                              Sunday Late Afternoon

Timer                                                               Clean up after meet over

 

If you have not signed up at all, or have only signed up for one time slot, please do soon.  We really need your help.  Also, please watch for needed baked goods and concession donations to be posted soon.  Some of the items we will need are carrots, celery, broccoli, ranch dressing, spaghettios and bakery items.  These concession donations will need to be brought to the pool on Wednesday, February 13, 2008.  Baked goods can be grought to the concessions area of the meet when you get there. We make a great profit off the bakery sales at this meet.  Thanks for helping out. Your swimmer and the Club really appreciate it.

 

 

PASTA PARTY.  A Pasta Party will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008, at 7:00 P.M.  Pasta is a big tradition before a big meet (like our Regional Meet).  Pasta helps you carbo-load for the swim meet.  Presto Italiano has catered this event for us for the last several years.  It is a very enjoyable evening.  We will be posting sign-up sheets in the near future for donation of beverages and desserts for this party.  Details are being finalized and more information will follow.

 

AWARDS BANQUET.  We will be holding our annual Awards Banquet on March 7, 2008.  This is a great opportunity to recognize our swimmers.  We hope that you can attend this wonderful evening.  A variety of awards will be given to our swimmers.  These awards are based on a variety of talents and accomplishments, and not strictly on meet performance.

Our children work very hard at the sport they love and need to be recognized for their accomplishments.

 

REGIONAL MEET.  Our Regional Meet is coming up soon.  Please make sure you arrive on time for this meet.  Warm-ups for Friday evening begin at 4:30 P.M.  Everybody should be at the meet by 7:00 A.M. for warm-ups on both Saturday and Sunday if you are a morning swimmer.  Timers must be present for the timer’s meeting before the start of the meet, usually at about 7:30 A.M.  Please make sure you are present on time for your volunteer spots.  The meet cannot start until all positions are in place, especially timers and people working in the pool area. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in making our major fundraiser meet of the year a success.

 

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERS.  We are currently seeking nominations for the positions of Secretary and President of West Bend Swim Club.  These terms expire at the end of this session.  Please consider helping us out by being on the Board.  Board meetings are held monthly while your child swims.  Please contact a Board member if you are willing to take a position on the Board.

 

VISIT OUR UPDATED WEBSITE.  If you haven’t visited our website lately, you might want to check out some improvements to it.  Directions are now available to some of the meets you might not know how to get to and also timelines are posted when available.  Our website address is http://www.wbsc.netfirms.com.