Friday, June 26, 2009

Peoria Journal Star Swim Meet - July 18, 2009

Hi! This year, the Lexington Lakers Swim Team is offering a chance to swim in a ‘big meet’ in Peoria to end our season! This meet is on Saturday, July 18, 2009 and is optional for all swimmers. One of the interesting aspects of this meet is that you swim your age and not your age group. For example, all 9 year olds swim and score against 9 year olds, not 9 and 10 year olds, etc. However 13-14 and 15&Up are still combined. Last year, there were 18 teams at this meet, including some teams we have previously competed against such as Greater Peoria YMCA, Morton, Washington, etc. You can view last year’s results and see how your swimmers times compare here: http://www.paww.org/pjstar08full.htm More information is on the Peoria website here: http://www.teamunify.com/EventShow.jsp?returnPage=%2FEventsCurrent.jsp&id=20422&team=ispaww

If you are interested in swimming in this meet, please let Tammy or Katie know by Tuesday, June 30. We have to send the entries and money in July 3. If you are interested, you are responsible for paying the entry fee of $15 for this meet. We would like to take as many swimmers as possible, but understand that costs, distance, ability, etc. might affect your decision. Here is some additional information:

66th Annual Peoria Journal Star “Summer Championships” Swim Meet

When: July 18, 2009
Morning Session:
Warm-up: 7:00-7:45 a.m.
Meet starts: 8 a.m. for all Swimmers 10 & Under
Afternoon Session:
Warm-up: 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Meet starts: 1:30p.m. for Swimmers 11 – High School

Where: Central Park Pool, 415 W. Richmond in Peoria, IL

Age Groups: 6& Under, 7 year olds, 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 10 year olds, 11 year olds, 12 year olds, 13-14 year olds, and 15-HS age swimmers.

Events: A swimmer may enter three (3) individual events and two (2) relays.

Entry fees: $15.00 per swimmer. There are no fees for relays.

Awards for Individual events: Award Medals will be given to 1st-8th place swimmers and Award ribbons will be given to 9th-16th place swimmers in the following age categories: 6& Under, 7 year olds, 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 10 year olds, 11 year olds, 12 year olds, 13-14 year olds, and 15-HS age swimmers.
Awards for Relay events: Award Medals will be given to 1st-3rd place.
Awards for Teams: The team awards are designed for summer swim clubs in Central Illinois. USA Swimming Teams will be exempt from team awards. Team plaques will be given to 1st-3rd place teams.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Pontiac Pentathlon - June 27, 2009

Pontiac Pentathlon – Saturday, June 27, 2009
10 & Under Warm-Up: 7:45-8:15 a.m.
11 & Older Warm-Up: 8:15-8:45 a.m.
Meet Starts at 9:00 a.m.

5 Boys Attending: Aaron, Caleb, Barin, Tommy, Devin
25 Girls Attending: Danielle, Jessica, Lindsey, Lauren, Whitney, Hayley G, Morgan G, Taler H, Kasey, Kassidy, Kelsey, Tessa, Ashleigh, Megan K, Sophie, Taylor L, Gracy M, Riley M, Jessica M, Bridget M, Abbie, Lia, Toria, Bridgette S, Haley T

1. Pontiac only allows 40 swimmers per team. Each swimmer must swim all 5 events – IM, Free, Breast, Fly, Back.
2. I need to know if your swimmer will attend on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Right now, I have the following absences: Faith, Gabby, Sydney, Hannah, Zack, Johnny, Erin, Courtney T, Kayleigh, Allie
3. I need to know if your swimmer wants a t-shirt. T-shirts are optional. The cost is $10. You can pay cash or check. Make checks payable to Lexington Park District. Available sizes are YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, and AXL. I need the t-shirt size and money on or before Saturday, June 20 (you can give it to me Saturday at the El Paso Invitational).
4. The Park District will pay for your swimmer to swim in the Pontiac Pentathlon. Each swimmer swims all 5 events which is a total cost of $15 per swimmer. If you say you will swim and don’t show, you will need to reimburse the Park District for your entry fees.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Lexington Lakers Swim Team receives 5th place at the 2009 El Paso Invitational!

The Lexington Lakers Swim Team received 5th place out of 13 teams at the 2009 El Paso Invitational on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Lexington brought 51 swimmers to the meet and had an outstanding day which started at 8:00 a.m. for the 10 & Under swimmers and lasted until 5:30 p.m. for the 11 & Older swimmers. This year's Invitational also had a 19 & Over category which Assistant Coach Lindsay Duzan swam with lots of cheering from the younger Lexington swimmers. Congratulations to all of the Lexington swimmers!

High Points

Three Lexington swimmers received high points at the El Paso Invitational. 1st place high points receives a trophy as well!

  • Lauren Boyd received 1st place in high points for 9-10 girls.
  • Jessica Baker received 3rd place in high points for 9-10 girls.
  • Danielle Baker received 3rd place in high points for 11-12 girls.

Swimmers

The following 51 swimmers participated in the 2009 El Paso Invitational on Saturday, June 20, 209:

  1. Baker, Danielle
  2. Baker, Jessica
  3. Baker, Lindsey
  4. Barth, Madison
  5. Barth, Megan
  6. Boehle, Jack
  7. Boehle, Mallory
  8. Boyd, Emma
  9. Boyd, Lauren
  10. Brock, Alex
  11. Cappis, Annika
  12. Cappis, Tyler
  13. Carmack, Kelly
  14. Cates, Caleb
  15. Franklin, Jack
  16. Franklin, Noah
  17. Freed, Gabby
  18. Freed, Sydney
  19. Grunloh, Hayley
  20. Grunloh, Morgan
  21. Grunloh, Reagan
  22. Hardt, Talli
  23. Hardt, Tia
  24. Heitzmann, Kasey
  25. Heitzmann, Kassidy
  26. Heitzmann, Kelsey
  27. Higgins, Tessa
  28. Hilt, Hunter
  29. Hilt, Kaina
  30. Jarvis, Ashleigh
  31. Kelley, Megan
  32. Kolat, Logan
  33. Laible, Devin
  34. Lesman, Sophie
  35. Lingle, Taylor
  36. Lingle, Ted
  37. McGuire, Layken
  38. Michal, Gracy
  39. Michal, Riley
  40. Miller, Jessica
  41. Painter, Abbie
  42. Riblet, Lia
  43. Sharrow, Kolten
  44. Sharrow, Raylee
  45. Sharrow, Toria
  46. Tracy, Courtney
  47. VanVickle, Grant
  48. Williamson, Anthony
  49. Williamson, Mariah
  50. Winterland, Camryn
  51. Winterland, Rylie

Relays

New this year to the Invitational were relays. Lexington had an excellent showing on the following relay teams:

Girls 8&Under Medley Relay
1st place: Gracy Michal (back), Lindsey Baker (breast), Megan Kelley (fly), Tessa Higgins (free)
3rd place: Emma Boyd (back), Layken McGuire (breast), Raylee Sharrow (fly), Madison Barth (free)

Girls 8&Under Free Relay
1st place: Lindsey Baker, Tessa Higgins, Sophie Lesman, Megan Kelley
2nd place: Gracy Michal, Annika Cappis, Layken McGuire, Camryn Winterland
6th place: Raylee Sharrow, Madison Barth, Emma Boyd, Tia Hardt

Girls 9-10 Medley Relay
1st place: Jessica Baker (back), Taylor Lingle (breast), Lauren Boyd (fly), Ashleigh Jarvis (free)
4th place: Jessica Miller (back), Toria Sharrow (breast), Riley Michal (fly), Rylie Winterland (free)

Girls 9-10 Free Relay
1st place: Lauren Boyd, Taylor Lingle, Ashleigh Jarvis, Jessica Baker
3rd place: Kaina Hilt, Toria Sharrow, Megan Barth, Riley Michal
5th place: Hayley Grunloh, Talli Hardt, Rylie Winterland, Jessica Miller

Girls 11-12 Medley Relay:
1st place: Danielle Baker (back), Gabby Freed (breast), Lia Riblet (fly), Courtney Tracy (free)

Girls 11-12 Free Relay
1st place: Kassidy Heitzmann, Gabby Freed, Lia Riblet, Danielle Baker

Girls 13-14 Medley Relay
2nd place: Kasey Heitzmann (back), Kelsey Heitzmann (breast), Kelly Carmack (fly), Sydney Freed (free)

Girls 13-14 Free Relay
2nd place: Kasey Heitzmann, Kelsey Heitzmann, Kelly Carmack, Sydney Freed

Boys 9-10 Medley Relay
2nd: Noah Franklin (back), Jack Franklin (breast), Devin Laible (fly), Caleb Cates (free)

Boys 9-10 Free Relay
2nd: Noah Franklin, Jack Franklin, Alex Brock, Caleb Cates

Results

All swimmers finishing 1st - 3rd received medals and 4th - 10th received ribbons. Here are the 1st place through 10th place finishes:

1 Girls 50 Free 8 & Under
44.19Y
Kelley, Megan
4
2 Boys 50 Free 8 & Under
1:06.34Y
VanVickle, Grant
10
3 Girls 50 Free 9-10
33.34Y
Boyd, Lauren M.
1
33.76Y
Baker, Jessica R.
3
38.57Y
Lingle, Taylor
6
39.72Y
Michal, Riley
7
9 Girls 25 Breast 8 & Under
25.09Y
Baker, Lindsey M.
3
29.40Y
Michal, Gracy
7
32.96Y
Higgins, Tessa
9
11 Girls 25 Breast 9-10
20.15Y
Lingle, Taylor
1
21.09Y
Baker, Jessica R.
4
12 Boys 25 Breast 9-10
28.88Y
Franklin, Jack
8
13 Girls 25 Free 8 & Under
18.72Y
Kelley, Megan
4
21.40Y
Baker, Lindsey M.
8
15 Girls 25 Free 9-10
15.26Y
Boyd, Lauren M.
1
17.51Y
Michal, Riley
5
17.57Y
Jarvis, Ashleigh
6
18.24Y
Hilt, Kaina
10
16 Boys 25 Free 9-10
19.40Y
Cates, Caleb
7
17 Girls 25 Fly 8 & Under
23.73Y
Kelley, Megan
3
25.54Y
Baker, Lindsey M.
6
29.63Y
Lesman, Sophie M.
8
30.63Y
Michal, Gracy
10
19 Girls 25 Fly 9-10
17.06Y
Boyd, Lauren M.
2
18.97Y
Lingle, Taylor
4
21.87Y
Grunloh, Hayley
9
22.66Y
Jarvis, Ashleigh
10
20 Boys 25 Fly 9-10
25.03Y
Cates, Caleb
5
27.66Y
Franklin, Noah
8
30.94Y
Brock, Alex
10
21 Girls 25 Back 8 & Under
26.75Y
Cappis, Annika
5
22 Boys 25 Back 8 & Under
35.50Y
Cappis, Tyler
4
23 Girls 25 Back 9-10
20.43Y
Baker, Jessica R.
2
23.15Y
Jarvis, Ashleigh
6
25.69Y
Grunloh, Hayley
10
25 Girls 100 IM 8 & Under
1:59.63Y
Baker, Lindsey M.
3
2:02.53Y
Kelley, Megan
4
27 Girls 100 IM 9-10
1:24.06Y
Boyd, Lauren M.
1
1:31.58Y
Baker, Jessica R.
3
1:41.78Y
Lingle, Taylor
6
28 Boys 100 IM 9-10
2:01.24Y
Franklin, Jack
6
33 Girls 100 Free 11-12
1:20.10Y
Riblet, Lia
10
34 Boys 100 Free 11-12
1:26.91Y
Hilt, Hunter
8
35 Girls 100 Free 13-14
1:07.76Y
Heitzmann, Kasey
8
36 Boys 100 Free 13-14
1:16.81Y
Lingle, Ted
8
1:19.25Y
Sharrow, Kolten
9
53 Girls 50 Breast 11-12
37.02Y
Baker, Danielle N.
1
42.56Y
Freed, Gabby
2
44.41Y
Heitzmann, Kassidy
5
47.88Y
Tracy, Courtney
8
48.47Y
Painter, Abbie
10
55 Girls 50 Breast 13-14
36.04Y
Heitzmann, Kasey
2
38.05Y
Heitzmann, Kelsey
3
39.10Y
Freed, Sydney
5
56 Boys 50 Breast 13-14
40.67Y
Lingle, Ted
5
63 Girls 50 Free 11-12
31.57Y
Baker, Danielle N.
6
65 Girls 50 Free 13-14
29.23Y
Heitzmann, Kasey
5
73 Girls 50 Fly 11-12
38.11Y
Riblet, Lia
5
43.13Y
Tracy, Courtney
9
43.85Y
Freed, Gabby
10
75 Girls 50 Fly 13-14
33.48Y
Heitzmann, Kasey
4
83 Girls 50 Back 11-12
36.61Y
Baker, Danielle N.
3
44.50Y
Riblet, Lia
5
85 Girls 50 Back 13-14
39.18Y
Heitzmann, Kelsey
5
41.98Y
Freed, Sydney
9
86 Boys 50 Back 13-14
40.75Y
Kolat, Logan
5
43.91Y
Sharrow, Kolten
8
93 Girls 100 IM 11-12
1:22.62Y
Baker, Danielle N.
3
1:34.58Y
Freed, Gabby
10
94 Boys 100 IM 11-12
1:42.87Y
Hilt, Hunter
10
95 Girls 100 IM 13-14
1:22.20Y
Freed, Sydney
6
1:23.22Y
Heitzmann, Kelsey
8

Friday, June 12, 2009

El Paso Invitational

Hello! The El Paso Invitational is almost here! We have a deadline to get our entries and t-shirt orders in! Please read and respond ASAP! Sorry for the short notice! Thanks!

El Paso Invitational – Saturday, June 20, 2009
10& Under swim 8:00 a.m. – Noonish
11& Older swim 12:30 p.m. - ?

1. I need to know if your swimmer will attend the El Paso Invitational on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Right now, I have the following absences: Leslie, Bridget, Faith, Kayleigh, Erin, Whitney, Zack, Johnny, Sydney, Barin, Brennan, Kevin, Kaci, Hannah
2. I need to know if your swimmer wants a t-shirt. T-shirts are optional. The cost is $10. You can pay cash or check. Make checks payable to Lexington Park District. Available sizes are YM, YL, AS, AM, and AL. I need the t-shirt size and money by Saturday, June 13 (you can give it to me at the Bloomington Swim Meet).
3. The Park District will pay for your swimmer to swim in the El Paso Invitational. Each swimmer can swim 4 events which are $4 each. If you say you will swim and don’t show, you will need to reimburse the Park District for your entry fees.
4. New this year - Relays! Awards will be given to winners, but points will not be earned for team scoring. Each swimmer can swim in up to 2 relays.
5. Adults 19 and over can swim. If you are interested, please let me or Katie know.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Again, sorry for the short notice!

Monday, June 8, 2009

2009 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Schedule

2009 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Schedule (subject to change)

All meets start at 6:00 p.m. with warm-ups at 5:30 (unless otherwise marked)

June 9 - Practice/Fun Meet with Olympia at Lexington
June 11 - Gridley at Lexington
June 13 - at Bloomington O'Neil Park (dual meet - 7:30 warm-ups/8:00 start)

June 16 - at Roanoke
June 18 - El Paso at Lexington
June 20 - El Paso Invitational (all day - t.b.a.)

June 23 - at Fairbury
June 25 - at Flanagan with Streator
June 27 - Pontiac Pentathlon (40 swimmers all day - t.b.a.)

June 30 - Dwight/Colfax at Lexington
July 2 - off
July 4 - off

July 7 - Pontiac at Lexington
July 9 - Morton at Lexington
July 11 - Lexington Invitational (all day - t.b.a.)

July 14 - at El Paso
July 16 - at Washington
July 18 - Peoria Journal Star Meet at Peoria (optional all day - t.b.a.) 2008 Results
July 19 - End of Year Awards Picnic

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Swim Team Volunteers

Hello! First off - Swim Practice starts THURSDAY, JUNE 4 at 9:30, 10:15, and 11:00! Swimmers will swim Thursday and Friday next week and then Monday-Friday the following weeks. If you have questions about practice times, please let me or Katie know.

Second, please contact Ginnie Hilt at ginniehilt@hotmail.com to volunteer for the home swim meets. Here is the volunteer information:

Hello Lexington Swim Team Parents- Again I have taken on the role of the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2009 swim team season. You will need to volunteer 2 times for each swimmer that you have swimming in order to get your volunteer deposit back. Here are the swim meets we have at Lexington this year you can choose from:

June 9- Practice/Fun Meet
June 11- Gridley at Lexington
June 18- ElPaso at Lexington
June 30- Dwight/Colfax at Lexington
July 7 - Pontiac at Lexington
July 9- Morton at Lexington
July 11- everyone will probably have to help somewhere for the Lexington Invitational so we don't normally count this one.

Here are the open positions for each meet:
12 Timers
2 Ribbon People
2-4 Runners
2 Bullpen
3 Lane Judges

Please let me know if you have an idea of what you might like to do and at what meet and I will start filling the openings and then let you know what we have open as it gets closer to each meet. I will also try to bring them to practices to catch all parents and the meets if there are still openings. If you have any questions feel free to contact me: ginniehilt@hotmail.com or (309)365-8659

Thanks-Ginnie Hilt

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Swim Team Practices and More

Hi! Here is some (a lot of) swim team information to keep you up to date! As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Final Schedule: Please review the attachment.

Sign-Ups: We are up to 73 swimmers...but we could use more (especially boys and high school age swimmers)! Tell all of your friends it's not too late to sign up! Also, we are waiting to hear from the following potential swimmers: Aaron B, Nick Barkes, Dean W, Ashton S, Ashley S

July 11 Lexington Invitational: We need help with the following. Please let me know if you can help out!!!
  • Facilities - ?
  • Sponsors/Donations - ?

We have the following covered:

  • Officials - Laura Williamson
  • Computer - Tammy Baker
  • Volunteers - Ginnie Hilt
  • Awards - Gina Lingle
  • Concessions - Anne Fiero
  • Swim Team Shop - Jill Mohr
  • T-Shirts - Jenn Ebker
  • Bull-Pen - Rita Grunloh

Team Pictures: Tuesday, July 7th at 5:00!

Volunteers: Each parent needs to volunteer at least 2x per swimmer at the home swim meets. Once you volunteer, you will receive your deposit check back! Ginnie Hilt is coordinating the volunteers for all home swim meets. You will receive an email from Ginnie soon or you can contact her at ginniehilt@hotmail.com.

Absences: Can you please respond with any dates you know in advance that your swimmer cannot attend.

Concession Sign-Ups: There will be a concession sign-up sheet coming soon - we will need parents to donate food, drinks, snacks, treats, etc. for each home meet! Look for this to come soon!

For Sale: Yard Signs and Car Decals. Mark Pritchard has personalized yard signs for the swimmers. The signs read Lexington Lakers with a picture of a swimmer, and your swimmer(s) names. The cost is $20 and these need to be ordered. There are also Lexington Lakers Swim Team Car Decals - white is $3 and purple is $5. These are in stock. Please contact Tammy if you want to purchase.

Practice Schedule:

9:30-10:15
1. Lauren
2. Riley
3. Erin
4. Robin
5. Hayley
6. Kaina
7. Toria
8. Rylie
9. Megan
10. Gabby
11. Talli
12. Kassidy
13. Ashleigh
14. Taylor
15. Abbie
16. Lia
17. Courtney
18. Caleb
19. Jack
20. Noah
21. Kale
22. Tommy
23. Devin
24. Andrew

10:15-11:00
1. Mallory
2. Emma
3. Reagan
4. Lindsey
5. Madison
6. Annika
7. Tia
8. Tessa
9. Megan
10. Kayleigh
11. Sophie
12. Layken
13. Gracy
14. Raylee
15. Camryn
16. Jessica
17. Leslie
18. Megan
19. Faith
20. Tyler
21. Barin
22. Grant
23. Jack
24. Alex
25. Anthony

11:00-12:00
1. Jessica
2. Danielle
3. Morgan
4. Courtney
5. Kelly
6. Taler
7. Kasey
8. Mariah
9. Whitney
10. Katie
11. Bridget
12. Sydney
13. Kelsey
14. Amanda
15. Bridgette
16. Hunter
17. Connor
18. Brennan
19. Connor
20. Ted
21. Kolten
22. Zack
23. Johnny
24. Ben

Please Note:

  • This year practice times will not be adjusted for other activities (summer camps, VBS, etc.). If your swimmer cannot make the scheduled time slot because of other commitments, they are welcome to swim at another time slot during that week.
  • Swimmers can move up time slots depending on work/improvement at any time. Talk to Katie prior to switching time slots.
  • With three practices, each lane will have only 3-4 swimmers which will provide better instruction and more time doing stroke work.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thanks again!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Swim Team Practices

Hi! Summer is almost here - our first practice/fun meet is only 25 days away!
  • Please let me know if you would like to receive this email at a different email address or at an additional email address or if you are not swimming this year.
  • If you know of anyone (especially high school age and boys) interested in swimming, please let me know. We are very flexible if you will be traveling or playing other sports. We just ask that you try to attend as many practices and meets as you can!
  • The pool is scheduled to open June 6. We would like to start practice earlier in that week on June 3, 4, or 5. We will keep you posted.
  • We are still looking at how to divide up the practice times, but it looks like it will be similar to the following:
  • 9:30-10:15 - middle and experienced group
  • 10:15-11:00 - young and/or 1st year group
  • 11:00-12:00 - oldest and most experienced group
  • If your child is in a school sports camp, VBS, etc., it is ok to attend a different practice time or come for part of a practice that week. We will NOT be able to adjust practice times to accommodate other activities.
  • New this year - we will plan to meet at the pool for away meets so that we can carpool and make sure everyone has a ride. More info to come!
  • I have attached a copy of the roster (what we have so far) for you to review if you are in need of a carpool, ride, summer sitter, etc. Please don't share this information. It is strictly for swim team use.
  • Please review the roster for accuracy and send me any corrections!

The following are swimmers that I think might be possibly swimming (it's not too late!) However, I still need a registration form and money from you (registration form is attached for you to complete):

Boys
Aaron B, Payton H, Connor P, Nick B, Dean W, Chuck W

Girls
Britan A, Morgan A, Emma B, Lauren B, Hannah B, Erin D, Courtney T, Taler H, Maggie H, Katie C, Taylor L, Amanda P, Bridget S, Darcy S, Morgann S

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

2009 Lexington Lakers Tentative Schedule

Hi! Here is some information for the Lexington Lakers Swim Team. I have included a reminder on when the Swim Team Signups are, a tentative schedule, and some optional information on local swim clinics and camps.

Lexington Lakers Swim Team Signup Dates at City Hall (NOT Community Center):
Tuesday, 4/21 - 3:30-6:00
Wednesday, 4/22 - 3:30-6:00
Saturday, 4/25 - 9:00-11:00

2009 Lexington Lakers Tentative Schedule (subject to change)

June 9 - Practice/Fun Meet at Lexington
June 11 - Gridley at Lexington
June 13 - at Bloomington O'Neil Park (dual meet)

June 16 - at Roanoke
June 18 - El Paso at Lexington
June 20 - El Paso Invitational (all day)

June 23 - at Fairbury
June 25 - at Flanagan with Streator
June 27 - Pontiac Pentathlon (40 swimmers all day)

June 30 - Dwight/Colfax at Lexington
July 2 - off
July 4 - off

July 7 - Pontiac at Lexington
July 9 - Morton at Lexington
July 11 - Lexington Invitational (all day)

July 14 - at El Paso
July 16 - at Washington
July 18 - Peoria Journal Star Meet at Peoria (optional all day) 2008 Results
July 19 - End of Year Awards Picnic

Redbird Swim Instruction and Clinic Information


http://www.goredbirds.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ilsu/sports/w-swim/auto_pdf/SwimmingCamp

Redbird Swim Instruction Dates:

Session 1: Tuesday - March 31 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Session 2: Thursday - April 2 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Session 3: Sunday - April 5 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Session 4: Tuesday - April 7 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Session 5: Thursday - April 9 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Session 6: Tuesday - April 14 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Session 7: Thursday- April 16 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Session 8: Sunday - April 19 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Redbird Swim Clinic Dates:

Session 1: Description: Fly and Back:Tuesday - March 31 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Session 2: Description: Breast and Free:Thursday - April 2 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Session 3: Description: IM and Free: Sunday - April 5 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Session 4: Description: Fly and Back: Tuesday - April 7 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Session 5: Description: Breast and Free: Thursday - April 9 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Session 6: Description: Fly and Back: Tuesday - April 14 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Session 7: Description: Breast & Free: Thursday - April16 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Session 8: Description: IM and Free: Sunday-April 19 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

Redbird Summer Swim Camp Information
http://www.goredbirds.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/ilsu/sports/w-swim/auto_pdf/09-camp-brochure

Camp 1-June 7-10
Camp 2-June 14-17

Friday, March 20, 2009

2009 Lexington Lakers Apparel

Below are the "Lexington Lakers" items that you can order online from The Lifeguard Store.

Boys Jammers ----------- Girls Speedo Suit


Girls Discontinued Suit For Comparison Only


Speedo Backpack ------------------- Speedo Duffle Bag


Promotional Shirt ----------------- Lakers Shirts

The Lifeguard Store has been very generous with it's pricing for our team. After March 20, you will be able to order online by going to http://www.thelifeguardstore.com/ and click on Customized Swim Team Store. At that screen, you will need to enter the username and password to get to the Lexington Lakers personal store.

Or click here: The Lexington Lakers Lifeguard Store. (Contact Tammy for username and password).

You can have your items shipped to you for a $6 shipping charge.

Or, for no shipping charge, you can pick up your items at:

The Lifeguard Store® & The Swim Team Store®
2012 West College Avenue (** NEW LOCATION **)
Normal, IL 61761
309-451-5858
309-451-5959 FAX
8:00am - 5:00pm CST Monday - Friday

Map to new location!

Thanks! Go Lakers!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

2009 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Information

Here is some important information for the 2009 Lexington Lakers Summer Swim Team!

Coach:
Clif Morlan is taking a leave of absence to teach in Ireland. He will be gone for two summers/one school year. Our Head Coach this year is Katie Sharrow. We have Lindsay Duzan returning from previous years as Assistant Coach.

Swim Team Signup Dates at City Hall (NOT Community Center):
Tuesday, 4/21 - 3:30-6:00
Wednesday, 4/22 - 3:30-6:00
Saturday, 4/25 - 9:00-11:00

Cost:
$35 Per Swimmer (no price increase!)

Volunteer Deposit:
$35 check per swimmer. We will continue with the volunteer deposit (similar to the baseball/softball concessions deposit) per the recommendation of the Park District. Once you volunteer TWO TIMES PER SWIMMER at a swim meet, your check deposit will be returned to you.

Schedule:
We are in the process of scheduling our dual and tri-meets. As soon as that is finalized, I will let you know. Here are the invitational dates to put on your calendar:
Saturday, 6/20 - El Paso Invitational (entire team)
Saturday, 6/27 - Pontiac Pentathlon (40 swimmers)
Saturday, 7/11 - Lexington Invitational (entire team + all parents to volunteer!)
Saturday, 7/18 - Peoria Journal Star Invitational (optional)

Swim Suits:
We will have swimsuits available at sign-up to try on, if you are interested in purchasing a new suit. This is the 2nd year of the 2-year suit. However last year's suit has been discontinued so this year's suit will be slightly different. You are welcome to keep last year's suit or you can purchase a new suit. The suits will still be purple/black and will be very similar!

Apparel:
We are working on new t-shirts, sweatshirts and possibly swim bags, towels, and other items to offer!

Volunteers:
We are also looking for other parent volunteers in the following season-long coordinator-type positions:
Facilities Coordinator - open
Ribbons/Awards Coordinator - Gina Lingle
Volunteer Coordinator - Ginnie Hilt
Invitational Committee - open - need many people to serve on this committee to plan for the Lexington Invitational on 7/11/09. Please mark this date on your calendar as we will need every available swim team parent to help make the 3rd annual Lexington Invitational as successful as it was last year!

Website:
Keep up to date on the website: http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com/

If you are interested in helping or know someone that is, please let me know. Also, please pass this on to any swimmers I missed or any potential swimmers that you know of. Also, we really, really need swimmers that are High School age and we need more boys! So go out and recruit! :) Remember swimming is a great way to cross-train and condition for other sports! As always, please let me know if you have any questions, input, comments, etc.! Thanks and Go Lakers!