Monday, March 31, 2008

Swim Team Sign-Up Tuesday!!!

Swim Team Sign-Up Information

Registration and swimsuit fitting will be held:
  • Tuesday, April 1 from 4:00-6:00pm
  • Friday, April 11 from 5:00-7:00pm

at the Lexington Community Center!

Questions - please contact Tammy at 728.2333

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Volunteer Needs

Swim Team Season Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Parent Contact/Computer - T Baker
  2. Concessions Coordinator - B Wilson, C Leake, G Compton
  3. Facilities Coordinator - ?still open! - coordinate set up and tear down - diving blocks, flags, chairs, tables, starter, sound system, etc.
  4. Ribbons/Awards Coordinator - G Lingle
  5. Volunteer Coordinator - G Hilt

July 19, 2008 Lexington Invitational Committee

  1. Main Contact/Computer - T Baker
  2. Facilities Coordinator - ?still open! (Last year C Billingsley) - need someone to coordinate facilities (rentals, electricity, tents, portapotties, etc.) and oversee Sub Committee: Parking - D Lingle (confirmed), Signs - Pritchard (not confirmed), Announcer - J Mohr (confirmed), Garbage - Boyd (not confirmed), Sound System - B Hayes (not confirmed)
  3. Referees/Officials - C Kelley
  4. Sponsors/Fundraising/Donations - B Hayes
  5. Computer - T Baker, G Lingle, D Michal
  6. Ribbons/Awards - G Lingle
  7. Volunteers - G Hilt
  8. Bull Pen - R Grunloh
  9. Concessions -B Wilson, C Leake, G Compton
  10. Swim Team Shop - J Mohr
  11. T-shirts - S Compton

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

2008 Redbird Swim Camp at ISU

2008 redbird swim camp
Camp 1: June 8 — 11
Camp 2: June 16 — 19
at Illinois State University — Horton Pool
Normal, Illinois

Typical Daily Activities
7:00 - 7:45 a.m. .......... Breakfast
8:00 - Noon .......... Instruction
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. .......... Lunch
1:15 - 4:30 p.m. .......... Individual Video Work and Dryland
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. .......... Dinner
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. .......... Film Analysis, Social Activities, and Swim Games
10:00 p.m. .......... Lights Out
For more information, go to:

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

2008 Tentative Schedule

LEXINGTON LAKERS 2008 Swim Team Information

Coach: C. Morlan
Assistant Coach: K. Sharrow 365.2132
Swim Commissioner: T. Baker 728.2333
Age: K-18 Years
Fee: $35 per swimmer ($50-$15 donated from Lexington Jaycees)
Volunteer Deposit: $35 per swimmer (Check refunded after parent volunteers)

Lexington Lakers is a traveling competitive swim team with a schedule of 15 swim meets over 6 weeks (3 weeks in June and 3 weeks in July). The season ends on Saturday, July 19 with the 2nd Annual Lexington Invitational. To be a member of the swim team, participants must be able to swim a full length of the pool (25 yards) without stopping. The age group for each swimmer is based on their age as of June 1, 2008. Practices will begin the week of June 2, 2008 and are held every morning Monday through Friday (times t.bd.). Meets are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some Saturdays. For more information, go to http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com/.

Swim Team Sign-Up Dates: Tuesday, April 1 from 4:00-6:00pm
(Community Center) Friday, April 11 from 5:00-7:00pm

Lexington Lakers 2008 Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
JUNE LOCATION WARM-UP MEET
Tues. 10th Open
Thurs. 12th @Gridley with Colfax Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 14th Bloomington Parks Home 8:00am 8:30am
Tues. 17th Roanoke Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 19th @El Paso Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 21st El Paso Invitational Away TBA TBA
Tues. 24th Fairbury Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 26th Flanagan Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 28th Pontiac Pentathlon Away TBA TBA

JULY LOCATION WARM-UP MEET
Tues. 1st @Dwight Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 3rd Off --- --- ---
Sat. 5th Off --- --- ---
Tues. 8th @Pontiac Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 10th Clifton Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 12th Open
Tues. 15th @Fairbury Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 17th Washington Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 19th Lexington Invitational Home TBA TBA

Summer Scheduling

Representatives of teams from Colfax, Clifton, Dwight, El Paso, Fairbury, Flanagan, Gridley, Lexington, Pontiac, and Streator met on Tuesday, March 18 at the Fairbury DQ to begin summer scheduling. Here are the dates of the 2008 Invitationals:

El Paso Subway Invitational: Saturday, 6/21/08
Pontiac Pentathlon: Saturday, 6/28/08
Lexington Invitational: Saturday, 7/19/08

More info on the schedule to come...

Monday, March 17, 2008

Team Suits


Girls New Two-Year Suit
Speedo Shooting Star Super Pro Back in Purple

Super proback styling
Thick strap silhouette for maximum support
Low drag profile
Exclusive 9 thread flatlock technology for better fit
Bar tack reinforcement at stress points
Fully lined front and back
74% Nylon/26% Xtra life Lycra®
Made in U.S.A.

Retail: $58.00
Lexington Lakers Cost: $40
The Lifeguard Store



Boys New Two-Year Suit
TYR Alliance Splice Jammers

Designed for racing and training, the TYR Jammer provides additional support and coverage while enhancing muscle compression. The Jammer features a non-slip, flat braided drawcord for a comfortable, secure fit.

Front lined.
80% Nylon/20% Lycra®.

Retail: $29.00
Lexington Lakers Cost: $22.25
The Lifeguard Store

Monday, March 10, 2008

Order of Events

Order of Events for Lexington Lakers Swim Meets:

Event #
1. Boys 8 & Under Long Free – 50 yards
2. Girls 8 & Under Long Free – 50 yards
3. Boys 9-10 Long Free – 50 yards
4. Girls 9-10 Long Free – 50 yards
5. Boys 11-12 Long Free – 100 yards
6. Girls 11-12 Long Free – 100 yards
7. Boys 13-14 Long Free – 100 yards
8. Girls 13-14 Long Free – 100 yards
9. Boys 15 & Up Long Free – 100 yards
10. Girls 15 & Up Long Free – 100 yards

11. Boys 8 & Under Medley Relay – 100 yards
12. Girls 8 & Under Medley Relay – 100 yards
13. Boys 9-10 Medley Relay – 100 yards
14. Girls 9-10 Medley Relay – 100 yards
15. Boys 11-12 Medley Relay – 200 yards
16. Girls 11-12 Medley Relay – 200 yards
17. Boys 13-14 Medley Relay – 200 yards
18. Girls 13-14 Medley Relay – 200 yards
19. Boys 15 & Up Medley Relay – 200 yards
20. Girls 15 & Up Medley Relay – 200 yards

21. Boys 8 & Under IM – 100 yards
22. Girls 8 & Under IM – 100 yards
23. Boys 9-10 IM – 100 yards
24. Girls 9-10 IM – 100 yards
25. Boys 11-12 IM – 100 yards
26. Girls 11-12 IM – 100 yards
27. Boys 13-14 IM – 100 yards
28. Girls 13-14 IM – 100 yards
29. Boys 15 & Up IM – 100 yards
30. Girls 15 & Up IM – 100 yards

31. Boys 8 & Under Short Free – 25 yards
32. Girls 8 & Under Short Free – 25 yards
33. Boys 9-10 Short Free– 25 yards
34. Girls 9-10 Short Free – 25 yards
35. Boys 11-12 Short Free – 50 yards
36. Girls 11-12 Short Free – 50 yards
37. Boys 13-14 Short Free – 50 yards
38. Girls 13-14 Short Free – 50 yards
39. Boys 15 & Up Short Free – 50 yards
40. Girls 15 & Up Short Free – 50 yards

41. Boys 8 & Under Breaststroke – 25 yards
42. Girls 8 & Under Breaststroke – 25 yards
43. Boys 9-10 Breaststroke – 25 yards
44. Girls 9-10 Breaststroke – 25 yards
45. Boys 11-12 Breaststroke – 50 yards
46. Girls 11-12 Breaststroke – 50 yards
47. Boys 13-14 Breaststroke – 50 yards
48. Girls 13-14 Breaststroke – 50 yards
49. Boys 15 & Up Breaststroke – 50 yards
50. Girls 15 & Up Breaststroke – 50 yards

51. Boys 8 & Under Butterfly – 25 yards
52. Girls 8 & Under Butterfly – 25 yards
53. Boys 9-10 Butterfly – 25 yards
54. Girls 9-10 Butterfly – 25 yards
55. Boys 11-12 Butterfly – 50 yards
56. Girls 11-12 Butterfly – 50 yards
57. Boys 13-14 Butterfly – 50 yards
58. Girls 13-14 Butterfly – 50 yards
59. Boys 15 & Up Butterfly – 50 yards
60. Girls 15 & Up Butterfly – 50 yards

61. Boys 8 & Under Backstroke – 25 yards
62. Girls 8 & Under Backstroke – 25 yards
63. Boys 9-10 Backstroke – 25 yards
64. Girls 9-10 Backstroke – 25 yards
65. Boys 11-12 Backstroke – 50 yards
66. Girls 11-12 Backstroke – 50 yards
67. Boys 13-14 Backstroke – 50 yards
68. Girls 13-14 Backstroke – 50 yards
69. Boys 15 & Up Backstroke – 50 yards
70. Girls 15 & Up Backstroke – 50 yards

71. Boys 8 & Under Free Relay – 100 yards
72. Girls 8 & Under Free Relay – 100 yards
73. Boys 9-10 Free Relay – 100 yards
74. Girls 9-10 Free Relay – 100 yards
75. Boys 11-12 Free Relay – 200 yards
76. Girls 11-12 Free Relay – 200 yards
77. Boys 13-14 Free Relay – 200 yards
78. Girls 13-14 Free Relay – 200 yards
79. Boys 15 & Up Free Relay – 200 yards
80. Girls 15 & Up Free Relay – 200 yards

Saturday, March 8, 2008

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