Lexington Lakers

Swim Team Information

2011-05-23T15:14:00.004-05:00

Hello! Summer and Swim Team are both right around the corner! If you know anyone that is interested in swimming, please encourage them to try it out for a week! We need more swimmers! If they like it, they can sign up and if not, no problem. We are really trying to get the word out that we need more swimmers, so please encourage your friends. Also, if you are a sibling that will attend practices and meets, why not have them join in on the fun? We really need more swimmers! Also, if you are planning to be on the swim team, but haven't signed up yet, I have attached the registration form. Please complete and return ASAP! And did I mention, we really need more swimmers?! Thank you for your help in recruiting swimmers for our swim team! :)
Swim Team Practice times: Due to Volleyball Camp and VBS the first 2 weeks of June, we have adjusted the practice times below:
Daily Practice Times June 6-July 8:
• 9:45-10:45a.m. 11&Up Swimmers
• 10:45-11:30a.m. 10&Under Swimmers
June 6, 7, 8, 9 Volleyball camp (7:00a.m.-10:00 a.m. 8-12 grades/10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. 3-7 grades)
• 9:45-10:45a.m. 11&Up Swimmers
• 10:45-11:30a.m. 10&Under Swimmers
• 11:30-12:30p.m. makeup time for any swimmers in Volleyball
June 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 VBS (9:00-11:30a.m. all ages)
• 9:45-10:45a.m. 11&Up Swimmers
• 10:45-11:30a.m. 10&Under Swimmers
• 11:30-12:30p.m. makeup time for any swimmers in VBS
2011 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Schedule:
June 7 - 6:00p.m. Gridley & Octavia
June 9 - 6:00p.m. at Fairbury
June 11 - 8:30a.m. at Bloomington (O’Neil)
June 14 - 6:00p.m. at Roanoke
June 16 - 6:00p.m. at El Paso
June 18 - T.B.A. at El Paso Invitational
June 21 - 6:00p.m. at Washington
June 23 - 6:00p.m. Olympia
June 25 - T.B.A. at Pontiac Pentathlon
June 28 - 6:00p.m. at Metamora
June 30 - 6:00p.m. Dwight
July 5 - 6:00p.m. Pontiac
July 7 - 6:00p.m. Eureka
July 9 - 9:00a.m. 5th Annual Lexington Invitational
July 17 - 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Swim Team Picnic/Pool Party
Swimsuits and apparel: You can order suits and apparel here: http://www.thelifeguardstore.com/teams/category/627-lexington-lakers-swim-team.aspx
Volunteers: Thank you to Candace Corkery for coordinating the volunteers, Gina Lingle for coordinating the ribbons and awards, and Jenny Heitzmann for coordinating the concessions/baked goods for the season. We also need help with the Lexington Invitational on Saturday, July 9. If you can help coordinate facilities, awards, sponsors, concessions, or bullpen, please let me know ASAP! The Invitational is our big money maker of the year to help keep our swim team costs low for each family. Please consider where you can help out! :)
Please let me or Beckah know if you have any questions! Thanks! :)

It's not too late to sign up for Swim Team!

2011-05-02T08:00:00.001-05:00

Hi. There is still time to sign up for swim team! If you are still interested, please let me know! If you are not interested, please let me know that and I can remove your name from the distribution list. If you have some conflicts with other sports, camps, activities, etc. we can always work around that too. We are in need of more swimmers this year!

Our coach will be Beckah Silver and our assistant will be Katie Pritchard.

We are hoping for optional practices June 1-3. Practice will start on Monday, June 6. Our first meet is Tuesday, June 7. We will keep you posted.

Practice times will be 9:45-10:45a.m. M-F for the older swimmers and 10:45-11:30a.m. M-F for the younger swimmers. We will determine the practice groups after we have everyone registered but it will probably be something similar to younger = 10 and under plus new swimmers and older = 11 and up plus experienced swimmers.

You can order suits and apparel here: http://www.thelifeguardstore.com/teams/category/627-lexington-lakers-swim-team.aspx

We are in need of a concessions coordinator for each home meet. And we will need help at the Lexington Invitational coordinating concessions, facilities, set-up, bullpen, sponsors, etc. (Volunteers is Candace, Ribbons/Awards is Gina, T-shirts is Jenn – thanks!) Please let me know how you can help! :)

2011 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Schedule
June 7 - 6:00p.m. Gridley & Octavia
June 9 - 6:00p.m. at Fairbury
June 11 - 8:30a.m. at Bloomington (O’Neil)
June 14 - 6:00p.m. at Roanoke
June 16 - 6:00p.m. at El Paso
June 18 - T.B.A. at El Paso Invitational
June 21 - 6:00p.m. at Washington
June 23 - 6:00p.m. Olympia
June 25 - T.B.A. at Pontiac Pentathlon
June 28 - 6:00p.m. at Metamora
June 30 - 6:00p.m. Dwight
July 5 - 6:00p.m. Pontiac
July 7 - 6:00p.m. Eureka
July 9 - 9:00a.m. 5th Annual Lexington Invitational

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

Swim Team Documents

2011-04-01T21:30:00.000-05:00

Lexington Lakers 2011 Registration Form: http://www.lexingtonparkdistrict.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=87&Itemid=77

Lexington Lakers 2011 Calendar: http://www.lexingtonparkdistrict.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=86&Itemid=77

Directions to Swim Meets

2011-04-01T17:00:00.000-05:00

Directions to Swim Meets

Bloomington Parks & Rec – O’Neil Pool
(309) 434-2270
900 N. Hinshaw Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
Take I-55 South to Exit 160 Market St. Turn Left at Market St. Turn Left at Hinshaw. Allow 30 minutes.

El Paso - South Pointe Park: Pool
(309) 527-4252
521 S Sycamore
El Paso, IL 61738
Take Old Rt. 66 North to Route 24 in Chenoa. Turn Left on 24. In El Paso, turn left on Sycamore. The park is straight ahead. Allow 35 minutes.

Fairbury - Fairbury Swimming Pool
(815) 692-2912
708 N 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
Take Old Rt. 66 North to Route 24. Head east to Fairbury. In Fairbury, turn Left at 1st Street. The Pool will be 7/10 mile down on the left. Allow 40 minutes.

Flanagan - Flanagan Memorial Swimming Pool
(815) 796-2920
204 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
Take Old Rt. 66 North to Route 24. Head west to Gridley. Before Gridley, turn right (north) on Ford St./North 300 Road East. Follow this road to IL-116. Turn right on IL-116 to Flanagan. The pool is an indoor pool at the school in Flanagan on the left side (north) on IL-116. Allow 50 minutes.

Roanoke - Roanoke Swimming Pool
(309) 923-7533
607 Victory St
Roanoke, IL 61561
Take Old Rt. 66 North to Route 24. Head west past El Paso and Secor to CR-1800 E. Turn right at CR-1800 E - go 4 mi. Turn left at CR-4. Turn left at IL-116/IL-117. Turn right on 3rd St. Turn right on High St. Park on High St. to get to the pool. Allow 1 hour.

Pontiac – Pontiac Township High School Indoor Swimming Pool
(815) 844-6113
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
Take Old Rt. 66 North to Pontiac. Turn right at the 2nd stoplight (Route 116). Turn left at Bank of Saunemin (on left corner). Follow road to Pontiac Township High School. Allow 35 minutes.

Washington - Washington Park Pool
(309) 444-9432
1003 Westgate Rd
Washington, IL 61571
Take Old Rt. 66 North to 24 West. Follow 24 West to Washington. Turn left at N Main St. Turn right at Devonshire Rd. Turn left at Westgate Rd to Washington Park Pool. Allow 1 hour and 5 minutes.

2011 Swim Team Information

2011-03-17T11:09:00.000-05:00

LEXINGTON LAKERS SUMMER SWIM TEAM

2011 Swim Team Information

Coordinator:
Tammy Baker
728.2333
or
baker28@frontiernet.net

Lexington Lakers is a traveling recreational summer swim team with a schedule of 14 swim meets over 5 weeks (3 weeks in June and 2 weeks in July).

Practices will begin as soon as school is out and the pool is open. Practices are held every day in the morning Monday through Friday (times are determined by swimmer's age and skill level).

Swim Meets are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some Saturdays. The first swim meet is Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The last swim meet is our 5th Annual 2011 Lexington Invitational on July 9, 2011.

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, 2011.

Age: K-18 Years
Fee: $35 per swimmer
Volunteer Deposit: $35 per swimmer (Check returned after parent volunteers 2x per swimmer)
Additional Costs: Swim Suit, Swim Cap, Goggles, etc are all optional. Click here to order from The Lifeguard Store!

Registration and Swim-Suit Fitting Dates will be in April 2011. More info to come. Last year the registration dates were as follows:

1. Monday, April 26, 2010 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

For more UP TO DATE information, go to http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com/.

Swim Team Information 5/19/10

2010-05-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hi! Welcome to the Lexington Lakers Summer Swim Team! Here is some (a lot of) swim team information to keep you up to date! As always, please let me or Lindsay know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Final Schedule: Please review the attachment.

Sign-Ups: We are at 62 swimmers...and we would like to see more (especially boys and high school age swimmers)! Tell all of your friends it's not too late to sign up!

July 10 Lexington Invitational: We need every swim team family’s help that day! We also need a main contact for the following duties that day. Please let me know if you can help out!!!

• Volunteers -

• Swim Team Shop -

We have the following duties covered (thank you so very much!):

• Main Contact – Tammy Baker and Lindsay Duzan

• Facilities – Brad Fraher

• Bullpen – Rita Grunloh

• Officials - Laura Williamson

• Sponsors – Gina Lingle

• Computer - Tammy Baker

• Awards - Gina Lingle

• Concessions – Steve and Sally Whaley

• T-Shirts - Jenn Ebker

• Announcer – John Mohr

Invitationals (all-day meets): Please make plans to attend the Lexington Invitational! We also encourage attendance at the El Paso Invitational. Also, 40 swimmers will be able to attend the Pontiac Pentathlon. The Peoria Journal Star Meet, “B” Meet, and TCSC Meet are all optional!

Swim Suits: If you haven’t already ordered yours, please click here to do so: http://www.thelifeguardstore.com/CustomOnline/Custom57/Custom57.html

Team Pictures: Thursday, June 24th 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! We still need a volunteer to coordinate the volunteers!

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

Concession Sign-Ups: Laura Williamson is in charge of this (thanks, Laura!) There will be a concession sign-up sheet coming soon! We are looking for parents to donate food, puppy chow, snacks, treats, etc. for each home meet! This is optional!

Clinics: Look for more information to come…but we are looking at having Monday evening clinics from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for a limited number of swimmers on a first-come, first-serve basis to learn/improve on different strokes each week!

Practice Start Date: We are hoping to start on Tuesday, June 1! We will keep you posted on the progress of the pool opening over Memorial Day Weekend!

Volleyball Camp: The girls attending volleyball camp from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. June 1-4, will attend swim practice on June 1, 2, and 3 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm.

Practice Schedule: This year we are in a unique situation. Lindsay Duzan is our head coach, but she also has a day-time job. She works on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We also have Rebecca Silver as our assistant coach. Lindsay has changed her work schedule to start work at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. With Lindsay’s work schedule, we divided up the practices into two practices times (instead of three) and put the practices at an earlier start time.

We will have the younger/less experienced swimmers practice from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and the older/more experienced swimmers practice from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Lindsay will be available the entire practice times on Tuesday and Thursday and will have to leave at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Having the younger swimmers earlier ensures that they receive instruction from two coaches the entire practice time every day of the week The older swimmers will get 30 minutes with two coaches, and the last 30 minutes with one coach (3 days a week).

We feel this is the safest way to divide up our swim practices. We divided the groups as evenly as we could. We also factored in swimmers times from last year, swimmers ages, and tried to put siblings together (where applicable). Please let us know if you have questions!

Lexington Lakers Swim Team Registration Information

2010-04-05T10:30:00.001-05:00

Lexington Lakers Swim Team

Lexington is proud to be the home of the Lexington Lakers Swim Team. The Lexington Lakers Swim Team is a traveling swim team that participates in swim meets in June and July on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Although Lexington is a small town, we have a large and dedicated swim team with 70-80 swimmers participating each year. We swim against teams from Bloomington, Clifton, Colfax, Dwight, El Paso, Fairbury, Flanagan, Gridley, Metamora, Olympia, Pontiac, Roanoke, Streator, and Washington.

This year, our 4th Annual Lexington Invitational will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010. We have a great group of swim team parents that volunteer to make this swim meet the best Invitational held the entire summer! Since Lexington has taken over this Invitational 4 years ago, we have received numerous compliments and praises on this all-day swim meet.

Our swim coach for the past many years, Clif Morlan, will again be in Ireland this summer. Our assistant coach and past Lexington Lakers swimmer and Pontiac High School Co-Op Swimmer, Lindsay Duzan will be our Head Coach this summer!

The cost for swim team is only $35 per swimmer! The price has not increased in many years and is well below the price charged by surrounding towns. This price includes coaching, pool usage, and costs for participating in all Invitationals. With this low price, we also ask for a $35 deposit check per swimmer which is refunded after a parent volunteers at a swim meet 2x per swimmer during the regular season. Each home swim meet takes approximately 25 volunteers to ensure the swim meet runs smoothly. Each away meet is where the parents can sit back and relax and cheer for the team! Parents are also asked to volunteer at the Lexington Invitational.

This year we are offering an optional co-op with Bloomington Parks and Rec which will allow us to swim in two swim meets in Bloomington-Normal and participate in the Twin Cities Swim Conference (TCSC). The cost for this is an additional $10 per swimmer.

Practices will begin as soon as the pool is open! Keep your fingers crossed for good weather! Practice times are normally during the morning hours each day (including days of meets) and will run through July 23 (July 9 for those not participating in the optional Bloomington Co-Op). Practice times will be determined based on the numbers and ages of all swimmers. More information on practices will be forthcoming.

We need swimmers of all ages: Kindergarten to age 18! 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, 2010. Age groups are: 6&Under and/or 8&Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15&Up. We especially need boy swimmers and high school swimmers. We can work with you to accommodate your work schedule, vacation schedule, and/or baseball/softball schedule. Swim Team is a fun way to condition and cross-train for other sports!

Registration and Swim-Suit Fitting Dates are as follows:

1. Monday, April 26 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
2. Tuesday, April 27 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
At the Lexington Community Center!

If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Baker, Parent Coordinator, at 728-2333 or at baker28@frontiernet.net. Detailed up-to-date information can also be found on the Lexington Lakers Official Website: http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com

2010 Lexington Lakers Tentative Schedule (subject to change)

Tues. June 8th @Gridley
Thurs. June 10th Fairbury
Sat. June 12th Bloomington Parks
Tues. June 15th Roanoke
Thurs. June 17th El Paso
Sat. June 19th @El Paso Invitational
Tues. June 22rd Washington
Thurs. June 24th Flanagan
Sat. June 26th @Pontiac Pentathlon
Tues. June 29th @Dwight
Thurs. July 1st @Normal Anderson Pool *
Tues. July 6th @Pontiac
Thurs. July 8th Fun Meet
Sat. July 10th 4th Annual Lexington Invitational
Tues. July 13th @Crestwicke *
Sat. July 17th Peoria Journal Star Meet OR TCSC "B" Meet *
Sat. July 24th TCSC Championship Prelims *
Sun. July 25th TCSC Championship Finals *

Note: * indicates a Bloomington Co-Op Meet

Local Swim Team Websites

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Local Swim Team Websites:

Bloomington Dolphins: http://bpnrdolphins.blogspot.com/
Clifton Crocodiles
Colfax (Octavia) Otters
Dwight Dolphins
El Paso Olympians - http://www.elpasoolympians.com/
Fairbury (Stafford) Sharks
Flanagan Flyers
Gridley Gliders
Lexington Lakers - http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com/
Metamora Area Swim Team - http://www.germantownhills.com/mast/mast1.htm
Morton Otters - http://www.mortonswim.com/
Olympia Country Swimmers
Pontiac Pacers
Streator Summer Stingrays
Washington Water Jets - http://www.washingtonwaterjets.com/

Lexington Lakers Swim Team Information

2010-03-08T09:00:00.000-06:00

Swim Team is right around the corner! Although it’s just now March, there is still plenty to do to get us ready. Here is some information to pass along:

1. Former Lexington Lakers swimmer, Lindsay Duzan will be the head coach this year!!!
2. We are looking into having some optional skill clinics taught by Lindsay this year.
3. You can still sign up for the ISU Swim Camp and/or Clinics https://illinoisstatesportscamps.com/swimming/index.php
4. We are working hard on scheduling our dual-team swim meets for Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July with nearby towns.
5. We will have new 2-year suits this year. Think bubbles!
6. We are in the process of designing new sweatshirts, t-shirts, and flannel pants through The Lifeguard Store!
7. Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual 2010 Lexington Invitational on Saturday, July 10, 2010. We will need as many swimmers and parents and volunteers at this meet as possible to continue making it a successful meet and a major source of income for our swim team which helps to keep our registration costs low!
8. The El Paso Invitational is June 19 and the Pontiac Pentathlon is June 26.
9. We are working on an optional co-op with Bloomington Parks and Rec giving those swimmers who want “a little extra” the chance to swim 2 additional meets with Bloomington and the ability to swim in the ‘famous’ TCSC (Twin Cities Swim Conference) “B” Meet and “Championship” Meet on July 17 and July 24 respectively. More info will come on this exciting opportunity!
10. Sign-ups will be in April. More info will come on this as well!

Thanks!

2010 Lexington Invitational

2010-03-08T07:00:00.001-06:00

Hi. I know a lot of teams are in the process of completing their summer swim team schedules, so I want to pass this information on to you!

Mark your calendars!

The 4th annual 2010 Lexington Invitational will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010. In 2009, the following 12 teams from Central Illinois participated with approximately 270 swimmers:

1 Lexington Lakers 1,240
2 Pontiac Pacers 847
3 Clifton Crocodiles 657
4 El Paso Olympians 513
5 Washington Water Jets 462
6 Dwight Dolphins 410
7 Streator Summer Stingrays 299
8 Octavia Otters 220
9 Fairbury Stafford Sharks 169
10 Flanagan Flyers Swim Team 154
11 Olympia Country Swimmers 141
12 Gridley Gliders 47

We look forward to another successful meet and hope you can attend this year's Lexington Invitational! I will send current information for 2010 in June! If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks!

Peoria Journal Star Swim Meet - July 18, 2009

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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!

Pontiac Pentathlon - June 27, 2009

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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!

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

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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:

Baker, Danielle
Baker, Jessica
Baker, Lindsey
Barth, Madison
Barth, Megan
Boehle, Jack
Boehle, Mallory
Boyd, Emma
Boyd, Lauren
Brock, Alex
Cappis, Annika
Cappis, Tyler
Carmack, Kelly
Cates, Caleb
Franklin, Jack
Franklin, Noah
Freed, Gabby
Freed, Sydney
Grunloh, Hayley
Grunloh, Morgan
Grunloh, Reagan
Hardt, Talli
Hardt, Tia
Heitzmann, Kasey
Heitzmann, Kassidy
Heitzmann, Kelsey
Higgins, Tessa
Hilt, Hunter
Hilt, Kaina
Jarvis, Ashleigh
Kelley, Megan
Kolat, Logan
Laible, Devin
Lesman, Sophie
Lingle, Taylor
Lingle, Ted
McGuire, Layken
Michal, Gracy
Michal, Riley
Miller, Jessica
Painter, Abbie
Riblet, Lia
Sharrow, Kolten
Sharrow, Raylee
Sharrow, Toria
Tracy, Courtney
VanVickle, Grant
Williamson, Anthony
Williamson, Mariah
Winterland, Camryn
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

El Paso Invitational

2009-06-12T14:45:00.000-05:00

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!

2009 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Schedule

2009-06-08T09:00:00.003-05:00

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

Swim Team Volunteers

2009-05-28T15:24:00.000-05:00

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

Swim Team Practices and More

2009-05-26T15:00:00.000-05:00

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!

Swim Team Practices

2009-05-20T09:05:00.004-05:00

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!

2009 Lexington Lakers Tentative Schedule

2009-04-05T16:55:00.007-05:00

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

2009 Lexington Lakers Apparel

2009-03-20T13:38:00.023-05:00

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!

2009 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Information

2009-03-19T11:18:00.001-05:00

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!

Meet Absences

2008-07-16T15:30:00.000-05:00

If your swimmer cannot attend a meet, it's ok! Just let Tammy know so we can plan accordingly. Here are the absences reported so far:

June
6/10 - cancelled
6/12 - Ashleigh, Kelly, Ted, Hannah?, Lauren?, Nick, Rachel, Kolten, Katie P, Brennan, Barin, Kale, Tommy, Becca,
6/14 - Ashleigh, Kelly, Hannah, Lauren, Katie P, Faith, Erin, Kaina, Becca, Amanda, Connor P
6/17 - Ted, Hannah, Lauren, Kolten, Katie P, Kale, Tommy, Nick B, Logan, Gracy
6/19 - Ted, Hannah, Lauren, Rachel, Katie P, Brennan, Barin, Kale, Tommy, Nick S, Nick B, Matthew, Logan, Gracy, Amanda P, Robin, Becca
6/21 - Jack, Annika, Amanda, Connor P, Katie P, Lia, Erin, Courtney T, Kayleigh, Rachel, Bridget, Leslie, Becca, Tommy, Tessa, Nick B, Matthew, Logan, Layken, Sophie, Raylee
6/24 - Nick S, Amanda, Connor P, Kale, Tommy, Kasey, Sydney, Gabby, Nick B, Matthew, Logan, Robin?, Brennan, Ted
6/26 - Ted, John?, Kolten, Amanda, Connor P, Brennan, Barin, Kasey, Sydney, Gabby, Matthew, Logan
6/28 -Boys: Jack, Noah, Caleb, Andrew, Matthew, Connor P, Cassidy, Logan, Nick B, Nick S, Johnny
Girls - Annika, Erin, Kayleigh, Leslie, Camryn, Gabby, Lia, Madison, Rylie, Britan, Courtney L, Summer, Sydney, Bridget, Amanda, Rachel, Jessica N, Katie P

July
7/1 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Rachel, Bridget, Leslie, Katie P, Kelsey, Kasey, Kassidy, Becca, Sydney, Gabby, Courtney, Andrew, Cassidy, Logan, Madison, Hannah, Lauren, Nick S, Nick B, Matthew, Layken, Connor P, Amanda, Koletin, Ted, Brennan, Morgan A, Britan
7/8 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Rachel, Katie P, Gracy, Riley, Kassidy, Becca?, Courtney L, Andrew, Ted, Taylor, Hannah, Lauren, Nick S, Dean, Layken
7/10 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Nick S, Kassidy, Dean
7/12 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Kayleigh, Faith, Jack, Noah, Taylor Le, Kelsey, Kasey, Kassidy, Barin, Whitney C, Dean, Amanda, Sydney?, Nick S?, Layken, Mariah, Hannah, Lauren, Whitney W
7/15 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Brennan, Faith, Kelly, Nick S, Rachel, Becca?, Katie P, Hannah, Lauren, Ted, Taylor, Johnny, Courtney L, Andew, Matthew
7/17 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Brennan, Faith, Kelly, Nick S, Ted, Taylor
7/19 - Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Lia, Courtney T, Faith, Nick S, Nick B, Matthew, Katie P

Swim Meet 7/17

2008-07-16T12:30:00.001-05:00

Hi! Our LAST dual meet is scheduled AT HOME against Washington on Thursday, July 17! Warm-ups are at 5:30 with the meet starting at 6:00.

I have the following reported absences:

Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Brennan, Faith, Kelly, Nick S

Washington Water Jets has over 100 swimmers so the more swimmers we can have, the better!!! If you cannot attend the meet, please let me know ASAP!

Thanks!

Swim Meet 7/15

2008-07-14T12:52:00.001-05:00

Hi! Our next meet is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 at Fairbury. Warm-ups are at 5:30 with the meet starting at 6:00. I have the following reported absences:

Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Brennan, Faith, Kelly, Nick S, Rachel, Becca?, Katie P, Hannah, Lauren, Ted, Taylor, Johnny, Courtney L, Andew

If you cannot attend the meet, please let me know ASAP!

Thanks!

Saturday Swim Meet CANCELLED!!!

2008-07-11T20:15:00.000-05:00

The meet scheduled for TOMORROW, Saturday, July 12 is CANCELLED!!!

Clif just got off of the phone with the Eureka Swim Coach who asked to cancel due to the forecasted weather.

Please pass this information on to anyone you talk to. We will also be making phone calls to as many people as possible.

Our next meet is Tuesday, July 15 AT Fairbury!

Thanks!

Swim Team Update 7/9

2008-07-09T21:50:00.000-05:00

Next meet! Thursday, July 10th AT HOME VS. CLIFTON - 5:30pm/warm-ups 6:00pm/start. We have a big meet on Thursday! Clifton is geared up to swim us! We have great concessions planned! Let's pack the pool! The following have reported they will be absent on July 10:Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Nick S, Kassidy, Dean Please let me know ASAP if there are additional absences. When swimmers scratch at the last minute or are a no-show, it hurts the other swimmers that were scheduled to swim on the relays. Please be considerate! Thanks!

For Sale! Lexington Lakers Swim Team Caps - $12 in the Lexington Pool Concession Stand!

FOUND! A size 26 girl's purple team swim suit left at Dwight!

FOUND! A youth medium Pontiac Pentathlon t-shirt left at Pontiac.

Results of Lexington at Pontiac July 8 - unfortunately we lost 925-713.

Results of Pontiac Pentathlon are finally in! Here are the places the swimmers got:

8 & Under Boys
Barin Compton - 12th place

8 & Under Girls
Lauren Boyd - 1st place
Riley Michal - 7th place
Hayley Grunloh - 8th place
Megan Kelley - 10th place
Lindsey Baker - 11th place

9-10 Boys
Payton Hayes - 2nd place

9-10 Girls
Hannah Boyd - 1st place
Jessica Baker - 6th place
Kassidy Heitzmann - 7th place
Taylor Lingle - 8th place
Courtney Tracy - 11th place

11-12 Boys
Ted Lingle - 5th place
Brennan Compton - 7th place
Hunter Hilt - 8th place
Kolten Sharrow - 9th place
Cassidy Weis - 12th place

11-12 Girls
Kasey Heitzmann - 6th place
Danielle Baker - 9th place

13-14 Boys
Connor Fiero - 2nd place

13-14 Girls
Maggie Hayes - 4th place
Bridgette Sims - 5th place
Kelsey Heitzmann - 8th place
Taylor Leake - 12th place
Katie Cunningham - 14th place
Morgan Anderson - 16th place

15-18 Girls
Rebecca Silver - 11th place
Whitney Wilson - 13th place

Swim Team Practice

2008-07-07T09:15:00.000-05:00

Due to the weather, Swim Team Practice for TODAY is cancelled!

Next meet! Tuesday, July 8th AT Pontiac - 5:30pm/warm-ups 6:00pm/start. The following have reported they will be absent:

Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Rachel, Katie P, Lia, Gracy, Riley, Kassidy, Becca?, Courtney L, Andrew, Ted, Taylor, Hannah, Lauren, Dean

July 19, 2008 Lexington Invitational: We need to know ASAP if your swimmer cannot swim. The entries for the Invitational have to be done in advance, so please let us know ASAP. The following have reported they will be absent at the Invitational:

Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Camryn, Rylie, Lia, Courtney T, Faith, Whitney W, Nick B, Matthew

Lexington Invitational T-Shirts: If you have not contacted Sara Compton at sjcompton@verizon.net regarding your t-shirt size for the Lexington Invitational, please do so ASAP! The orders are due today!

FOUND! A size 26 girl's purple team swim suit left at Dwight!

FOUND! A youth medium Pontiac Pentathlon t-shirt left at Pontiac.

Swim Team Practice

2008-07-02T15:00:00.001-05:00

Reminder! Swim Team Practice for TOMORROW, July 3 is 10:00-11:00 for all ages - fun pool games for the entire team!

No practice! Friday, July 4. Happy 4th of July!

FOUND! A size 26 girl's purple team swim suit left at Dwight!

FOUND! A youth medium Pontiac Pentathlon t-shirt left at Pontiac.

Next meet! Tuesday, July 8th AT Pontiac - 5:30pm/warm-ups 6:00pm/start

The following have reported they will be absent on July 8:

Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Rachel, Katie P, Lia, Gracy, Riley, Kassidy, Becca?, Courtney L, Andrew, Ted, Taylor, Hannah, Lauren

Please let me know if there are additional absences. Thanks!

Swim Team Practice

2008-07-01T15:00:00.001-05:00

Hello! Swim Team Practice for the rest of this week is as follows:

Wednesday, July 2 - 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 as usual
Thursday, July 3 - 10:00-11:00 for all ages - fun pool games for the entire team!
Friday, July 4 - no practice. Happy 4th of July!

Our next meet is Tuesday, July 8th AT Pontiac - 5:30pm/warm-ups 6:00pm/start

The following have reported they will be absent:

Robin, Connor F, Chuck, Rachel, Katie P, Lia, Gracy, Riley, Kassidy, Becca?, Courtney L, Andrew, Ted, Taylor, Hannah, Lauren

Please let me know if there are additional absences. Thanks!

Swim Team Update 6/30

2008-06-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hi! Great job at the Pontiac Pentathlon on Saturday, June 28! Lexington received 2nd place behind Pontiac! Great job, Lakers!!! As soon as I get the results, I will email them to you!

Reminder!!! Our next meet is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1st at Dwight - warm-ups are at 5:30 and the meet starts at 6:00! I have the following listed as being absent for July 1: (If your name has a ? next to it, please let us know for sure!)

7/1 - Robin, Connor F, Rachel, Katie P, Erin?, Kelsey, Kasey, Kassidy, Becca?, Sydney, Gabby, Courtney L, Andrew, Cassidy, Logan, Madison, Hannah?, Lauren?, Nick S

Just as an FYI - we have a "big" meet vs. Clifton on July 10. The reason I say "big" is #1 Clifton asked us last year if they could come to our pool to swim us, #2 Clifton is bringing all of their swimmers on a bus to swim against us, #3 Clifton has been looking forward to this meet all year as they normally swim smaller teams and are anxiously awaiting some real competition (Clifton got 3rd in Pontiac!). So, please try to make this meet if you can! If you know any older swimmers that could swim for Lexington that night, let us know so we can fill the lanes for Lexington! Also, other "big" meets are July 12 vs. Eureka and July 17 vs. Washington! Both of these teams have big rosters and we will need all the swimmers we can get!

Note - If your swimmer is attending the Lexington Invitational, please get together with Ginnie Hilt to sign up for one of the many volunteer jobs. We need each family to volunteer to make the Lexington Invitational a success!

Last, if you are true swimming fans, tune in to NBC or USA at 7:00 each night this week to watch the time trials or go to www.nbcolympics.com and watch the time trials during the day too! There are some fantastic swimmers and you can learn a lot by watching and listening! :)

Thanks!

El Paso Invitational Results

2008-06-27T13:00:00.001-05:00

Lexington Lakers Swim Team receives 2nd place trophy!

The Lexington Lakers Swim Team won the 2nd place trophy on Saturday, June 21 at the 2008 El Paso Subway Invitational. Out of 9 teams, the Lakers received 2nd place behind the 1st place Greater Peoria Family YMCA Swim Team for the 3rd year in a row. Lexington brought 52 swimmers to the meet and had an outstanding day. This year's Invitational had a new 19 & Over category which Coach Clif Morlan swam in with lots of cheering from the younger Lexington swimmers. All swimmers finishing 1st - 3rd received medals and 4th - 10th received ribbons.

Three Lexington swimmers received a trophy for 1st place individual high points:
Lauren Boyd (Girls 8 & Under), Hannah Boyd (Girls 9-10), and Johnny Williamson (Boys 13-14). Connor Fiero received 3rd place for individual high points (Boys 13-14).

Two Lexington swimmers set 8 new records:
Girls 9-10: Hannah Boyd - 4 records in 50 Free (27.42), 25 Fly (14.06), 25 Back (15.56), and 100 IM (1:10.57)
Boys 13-14: Johnny Williamson - 4 records in 100 Free (50.4), 50 Free (23.26), 50 Fly (2478), and 100 IM (1:00.12)

Lexington had the following swimmers place 1st - 10th:
Event # 1 Girls 50 Free 8 & Under 36.13Y Boyd, Lauren 1st 45.53Y Michal, Riley 4th 1:01.53Y Grunloh, Hayley 10th
Event # 2 Boys 50 Free 8 & Under 1:05.47Y Grunloh, Kale 8th
Event # 3 Girls 50 Free 9-10 27.42Y Boyd, Hannah 1st 38.47Y Freed, Gabby 7th
Event # 5 Girls 100 Free 11-12 1:15.66Y Baker, Danielle 9th
Event # 6 Boys 100 Free 11-12 1:19.78Y Compton, Brennan 4th 1:30.97Y Hilt, Hunter 8th 1:32.03Y Sharrow, Kolten 9th
Event # 7 Girls 100 Free 13-14 1:06.26Y Hayes, Maggie 6th 1:0997Y Sims, Bridgette 9th
Event # 8 Boys 100 Free 13-14 50.40Y Williamson, Johnny 1st 1:04.28Y Fiero, Connor 4th 1:18.48Y Surma, Nick 9th
Event # 9 Girls 100 Free 15-18 1:21.94Y Wilson, Whitney 8th
Event # 11 Girls 25 Breast 8 & Under 26.68Y Baker, Lindsey 1st 32.69Y Michal, Gracy 9th 32.90Y Kelley, Megan 10th
Event # 12 Boys 25 Breast 8 & Under 32.29Y Franklin, Noah 5th
Event # 13 Girls 25 Breast 9-10 20.97Y Heitzmann, Kassidy 1st 21.64Y Lingle, Taylor 5th 21.89Y Freed, Gabby 6th 22.56Y Baker, Jessica 8th
Event # 14 Boys 25 Breast 9-10 20.55Y Hayes, Payton 4th
Event # 15 Girls 50 Breast 11-12 40.08Y Baker, Danielle 2nd 42.27Y Heitzmann, Kasey 7th
Event # 16 Boys 50 Breast 11-12 44.06Y Lingle, Ted 5th 54.56Y Hilt, Hunter 10th
Event # 17 Girls 50 Breast 13-14 37.63Y Heitzmann, Kelsey 4th 39.65Y Freed, Sydney 7th
Event # 18 Boys 50 Breast 13-14 40.71Y Surma, Nick 2nd 51.28Y Wright, Chuck 8th
Event # 19 Girls 50 Breast 15-18 45.34Y Wilson, Whitney 6th
Event # 21 Girls 25 Free 8 & Under 22.12Y Kelley, Megan 8th
Event # 22 Boys 25 Free 8 & Under 23.04Y Franklin, Noah 7th
Event # 23 Girls 25 Free 9-10 15.22Y Heitzmann, Kassidy 2nd 16.99Y Baker, Jessica 6th
Event # 24 Boys 25 Free 9-10 16.22Y Hayes, Payton 5th
Event # 26 Boys 50 Free 11-12 34.62Y Lingle, Ted 5th
Event # 28 Boys 50 Free 13-14 23.26Y Williamson, Johnny 1st 29.59Y Surma, Nick 6th
Event # 31 Girls 25 Fly 8 & Under 18.53Y Boyd, Lauren 1st 24.70Y Michal, Riley 4th 27.58Y Kelley, Megan 7th 28.35Y Grunloh, Hayley 9th
Event # 32 Boys 25 Fly 8 & Under 39.84Y Compton, Barin 7th
Event # 33 Girls 25 Fly 9-10 14.06Y Boyd, Hannah 1st 18.81Y Lingle, Taylor 4th 19.04Y Baker, Jessica 5th 20.20Y Heitzmann, Kassidy 6th 20.63Y Freed, Gabby 7th
Event # 34 Boys 25 Fly 9-10 21.60Y Hayes, Payton 7th
Event # 36 Boys 50 Fly 11-12 41.26Y Lingle, Ted 4th 41.38Y Compton, Brennan 5th 49.81Y Weis, Cassidy 7th
Event # 37 Girls 50 Fly 13-14 35.75Y Hayes, Maggie 7th 38.78Y Sims, Bridgette 10th
Event # 38 Boys 50 Fly 13-14 24.78Y Williamson, Johnny 1st 33.53Y Fiero, Connor 5th
Event # 41 Girls 25 Back 8 & Under 22.12Y Boyd, Lauren 1st 26.35Y Grunloh, Hayley 4th 27.62Y Michal, Riley 6th
Event # 42 Boys 25 Back 8 & Under 32.22Y Franklin, Noah 5th 34.69Y Grunloh, Kale 7th
Event # 43 Girls 25 Back 9-10 15.56Y Boyd, Hannah 1st 24.36Y Grunloh, Morgan 5th 25.28Y Hilt, Kaina 7th
Event # 44 Boys 25 Back 9-10 34.00Y Cates, Caleb 10th
Event # 45 Girls 50 Back 11-12 40.37Y Heitzmann, Kasey 6th
Event # 46 Boys 50 Back 11-12 43.30Y Compton, Brennan 8th
Event # 47 Girls 50 Back 13-14 38.60Y Hayes, Maggie 4th 41.03Y Heitzmann, Kelsey 6th 41.47Y Sims, Bridgette 7th 41.59Y Freed, Sydney 8th 43.83Y Leake, Taylor 10th
Event # 48 Boys 50 Back 13-14 35.89Y Fiero, Connor 2nd 37.90Y Surma, Nick 3rd 52.41Y Wright, Chuck 7th 1:00.82Y Wagher, Dean 8th
Event # 51 Girls 100 IM 8 & Under 1:33.62Y Boyd, Lauren 1st 2:12.34Y Kelley, Megan 4th 2:16.23Y Michal, Riley 6th
Event # 52 Boys 100 IM 8 & Under 2:19.33Y Franklin, Noah 3th 2:53.69Y Grunloh, Kale 7th 2:55.10Y Compton, Barin 8th
Event # 53 Girls 100 IM 9-10 1:10.57Y Boyd, Hannah 1st 1:39.20Y Freed, Gabby 5th 1:41.53Y Baker, Jessica 6th 1:42.29Y Heitzmann, Kassidy 7th 1:42.44Y Lingle, Taylor 8th
Event # 54 Boys 100 IM 9-10 1:38.16Y Hayes, Payton 5th
Event # 56 Boys 100 IM 11-12 1:31.33Y Lingle, Ted 3rd 1:35.51Y Compton, Brennan 5th 1:46.61Y Hilt, Hunter 8th
Event # 57 Girls 100 IM 13-14 1:19.00Y Hayes, Maggie 7th
Event # 58 Boys 100 IM 13-14 1:00.12Y Williamson, Johnny 1st 1:21.77Y Fiero, Connor 4th

2008 Roster - 74 swimmers!

2008-06-27T12:00:00.000-05:00

We have 74 Swimmers! Go Lakers!

Lexington Lakers 2008 Roster (74 total)
Boys (23 total)
8&Under
Barin, Jack, Noah, Kale
9-10
Aaron, Caleb, Payton, Tommy, Andrew
11-12
Matthew, Brennan, Hunter, Ted, Connor P, Kolten, Cassidy, Logan
13-14
Nick B, Connor F, Nick S, Dean, Johnny, Chuck
15&Up
None

Girls (51 total)
6&Under
Lindsey, Annika, Layken, Gracy, Raylee
7-8
Lauren, Erin, Hayley, Tessa, Megan, Kayleigh, Sophie, Riley, Leslie, Faith, Camryn
9-10
Jessica B, Hannah, Robin, Gabby, Morgan G, Kassidy, Kaina, Ashleigh, Taylor Li, Lia, Toria, Courtney T, Madison, Rylie
11-12
Britan, Danielle, Kelly, Taler, Kasey, Courtney L, Mariah
13-14
Morgan A, Whitney C, Katie C, Sydney, Maggie, Kelsey, Taylor Le, Bridget, Amanda, Bridgette
15&Up
Rachel, Katie P, Rebecca, Whitney W

June 26 Meet

2008-06-25T22:00:00.000-05:00

Reminder - we have SWIM TEAM PICTURES on Thursday before the swim meet!!! Even if you are not purchasing pictures or won't be at the swim meet, please try to come to the pool at 5:00 to be in the team picture. Please wear your team suit or a similar suit if you have one. There are extra order forms for pictures at the pool. Thanks!

Pictures - 5:00
Warm-Up - 5:30
Meet - 6:00

The following swimmers are who I have listed as absences for Thursday:

Ted, John, Kolten, Amanda, Connor P, Brennan, Barin, Kasey, Sydney, Gabby, Matthew, Logan

Please let me know ASAP if your swimmer will not be there and is not listed above. Thanks!

El Paso Invitational 6/21

2008-06-24T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! An update about the El Paso Invitational...

Clif waited around after the meet on Saturday to collect everyone's ribbons and trophies. He learned that we got 4th place (after year's of 2nd's behind Greater Peoria Family YMCA). He said the margin between 2nd, 3rd, and 4th was around 7 points...like 567 El Paso, 564 Pontiac, 560 Lexington. But, then this morning I found this out...

Lexington got 2nd place at the El Paso Invite!!!

Apparently, El Paso accidentally scored two of the adult events which made the scores off. So, El Paso will bring the third place trophy to Pontiac at the Pentathlon and then Pontiac will give us the second place trophy at the Pentathlon. El Paso actually ended up in fourth.

GREAT JOB LAKERS! :)

June 24 and June 26

2008-06-23T17:00:00.001-05:00

Hi! Our swim meets this week are at HOME! Tuesday is vs. Fairbury. Thursday is vs. Flanagan.

I have the following reported absences:

6/24 - Nick S, Amanda, Connor P, Kale, Tommy, Kasey, Sydney, Gabby, Nick B, Matthew, Logan, Robin?

6/26 - Ted, John?, Kolten, Amanda, Connor P, Brennan, Barin, Kasey, Sydney, Gabby, Nick B, Matthew, Logan

If your swimmer will not be at one of the meets this week and is not listed above, please let me, Clif, or Katie know ASAP. Thanks so much!

PS - Don't forget - Team Pictures are on Thursday, June 26th at 5:00 p.m. Even if you are not purchasing pictures or won't be at the swim meet, please try to come to the pool at 5:00 to be in the team picture. Please wear your team suit or a similar suit if you have one. There are extra order forms for pictures at the pool. Thanks!

Car Decal/Yard Sign Money and T-Shirt Money

2008-06-22T20:45:00.000-05:00

1. If you ordered a Swim Team Yard Sign, please bring me $20 cash or your $20 check made payable to Mark Pritchard.

2. If you still want a Swim Team Car Decal, please let me know - I have these every day at every practice. The purple ones are $5 and the white ones are $3.

3. If you ordered a Pontiac Pentathlon t-shirt and still need to pay, please bring $8 cash or an $8 check made payable to Lexington Park District.

Reminder - the following 40 swimmers will represent Lexington at the Pontiac Pentathlon on Saturday, 6/28:
Boys: Barin, Payton, Brennan, Hunter, Ted, Kolten, Cassidy, Connor F
Girls: Lindsey, Gracy, Lauren, Hayley, Tessa, Megan, Sophie, Riley, Faith, Madison, Jessica, Hannah, Morgan G, Kassidy, Kaina, Ashleigh, Taylor L, Toria, Courtney T, Danielle, Kelly, Taler, Kasey, Morgan A, Whitney, Katie C, Maggie, Kelsey, Taylor L, Bridgette, Becca, Whitney

Thanks!

Pontiac Pentathlon - 6/28

2008-06-20T15:30:00.000-05:00

Hi! The following 40 swimmers will represent Lexington at the Pontiac Pentathlon on Saturday, 6/28:

Boys: Barin, Payton, Brennan, Hunter, Ted, Kolten, Cassidy, Connor F

Girls: Lindsey, Gracy, Lauren, Hayley, Tessa, Megan, Sophie, Riley, Faith, Madison, Jessica, Hannah, Morgan G, Kassidy, Kaina, Ashleigh, Taylor L, Toria, Courtney T, Danielle, Kelly, Taler, Kasey, Morgan A, Whitney, Katie C, Maggie, Kelsey, Taylor L, Bridgette, Becca, Whitney

Please let me know today or tomorrow at the El Paso Invite if you want a t-shirt!

T-shirts are available for $8.00. Sizes are: Youth Small – (6-8), Youth Medium – (10-12), Youth Large – (14-16), Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large

The Pentathlon starts at 9:00 a.m. with 10 & Under Warm-Ups at 7:45-8:15 a.m. and 11 & Up Warm-Ups at 8:15-8:45 a.m.

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

Pontiac Pentathlon - 6/28

2008-06-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hi! The Pontiac Pentathlon entries are due this Saturday! The Pontiac Pentathlon is another all day event similar to an invitational. Only 40 swimmers from each team attend and compete in 5 events (Fly, Back, IM, Breast, Free). Each swimmer competes in all 5 events and must be able to swim all 4 strokes legally without a chance (hopefully) of a DQ.

We need to know ASAP today or tonight if your swimmer cannot swim on 6/28. Right now the following have indicated they will be absent on 6/28:

Boys: Jack, Noah, Caleb, Andrew, Matthew, Connor P, Cassidy, Logan, Nick B, Nick S, Johnny
Girls: Annika, Erin, Kayleigh, Leslie, Camryn, Gabby, Lia, Madison, Rylie, Britan, Courtney L, Summer, Sydney, Bridget, Amanda, Rachel, Jessica N, Katie P

Thanks!

Swim Team Update - 6/18

2008-06-18T07:51:00.001-05:00

Hi! I wanted to let you know that Lexington DID WIN last night. The score was 699 - 633! The software didn't score the entire meet and when the meet results were printed off, we found the real score! Great job, Lakers!

Our next meet is Thursday AT EL PASO! I have the following listed as being absent. If you will be absent and are not on this list, please let me know ASAP! Thanks!

Ted, Hannah, Lauren, Rachel, Katie P, Brennan, Barin, Kale, Tommy, Nick B, Logan, Gracy

Also, if you are interested in a swim team car decal ($3/$5) or a swim team yard sign ($20), please let me know ASAP so I can turn the orders in.

Thanks!

El Paso Invitational 6/21

2008-06-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hi. The El Paso Inviational is this Saturday the 21st at South Pointe Pool in El Paso! Warm-ups are as follows:

10& Under
8:00-8:45 warm-ups
9:00 meet starts

11& Older
12:30 warm-ups (approximate)
meet to follow

Volunteer Timers are as follows:

9:00 - Winterland/Weis
10:00 - Hilt/Michal
11:00 - Kelley/Compton
1:00 - Fiero/Lingle
2:00 - Heitz/Baker
3:00 - Surma/Freed

Please be there plenty early to find a spot, set up a tent, get situated, and get your swimmer in the water. An Invitational Swim Meet is a much bigger experience than the dual meets we run other times. If you have any questions, feel free to refer to your swim team packet or ask me, Clif, Katie, or a veteran parent. Thanks!

Timing at a Home Swim Meet

2008-06-14T13:00:00.002-05:00

Hi! Thanks to all of the parent volunteers that helped make today's swim meet a success! Great job Lakers!

Reminder - we have a swim meet at home on Tuesday vs. Roanoke. Warm-ups start at 5:30! The following swimmers are who I have listed as being absent: Ted, Hannah, Lauren, Kolten, Katie P, Kale, Tommy... Please let me know if you will be absent and are not on the list.

Also, at the last two meets, there have been some really close races which have had discrepancies in the stopwatch time and the lane judge's placement. I have put together some guidelines that will hopefully help to alleviate some of these problems. Please read and follow the guidelines below. Thanks!

Timing at a home swim meet:

There are two timers per lane. You will be assigned one lane for the duration of the meet. One timer will be assigned to record the swimmer’s time on an index card clipped to a clipboard.
Make sure your stopwatch is at 0.00. Listen for the Starter to start the race. Watch the starting system for the start of the race. There is a light that will flash and a beep that will sound when the race is started. Since light travels faster than sound, start your stopwatch as the light flashes. The Starters usually say “Swimmers take your mark!” Then the starting system will be activated.
Check your stopwatch to make sure it started.
As the swimmer approaches the end, stand as close to the pool’s edge as possible, and watch as the swimmer finishes his/her race. The race is finished when he/she touches the wall with ANY part of his/her body. This can be the head, hand, fingernail, etc.
The moment the swimmer touches the wall, stop the stopwatch. It is even helpful to watch the wall being touched, rather than the hand touching the wall.
Record both times on the index card. Write down both hand times even if they are the same. Do not round up or down the times (i.e. 48.10 and 1:00.74), write down all numbers. Do not circle any time. Scorekeepers take care of this. If you have any doubt that your time is accurate (e.g. if you are pretty sure that you were late in starting or that you missed the touch) don’t write down your time. Write NT (no time.)
Check the Lane Judges positioned on the side of the pool for which lane has 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. Record this for your lane on the index card. If there is a discrepancy between the Lane Judges and Timers regarding a close race, talk to the timers in the other lane to compare which lane came in 1st. Sometimes the Lane Judges will see the race differently than what the stopwatch indicates.
A Runner will pick up the cards and take them to the scoring table.
Clear your stopwatch. You are now ready for the next race.
Repeat.

Things to remind swimmers:

Two-hand touch on the wall for breaststroke and butterfly.
Don't dive off the block on a relay until the incoming swimmer touches the wall.
IM = Fly, Back, Breast, Free
Medley Relay = Back, Breast, Fly, Free

If you have any questions or any suggestion on improving our swim team, please let me know. Thanks!

Swim Team Update - 6/13

2008-06-13T14:00:00.000-05:00

Hi! Great job in Gridley last night! Just a reminder that tomorrow's swim meet is at HOME vs. Bloomington Parks. Yes, the pool is filled and it is blue! :)

Warm-up starts at 8:00 a.m. with the meet starting at 8:30 a.m.!

I have the following listed as absences for tomorrow:

Ashleigh, Kelly, Hannah, Lauren, Katie P, Faith, Erin, Kaina, Becca, Amanda, Connor P

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

Swim Team Update 6/10

2008-06-10T16:00:00.002-05:00

Hi! I have lots of information below that was going to be covered tonight at the practice meet...but since it is cancelled, I will send an email with the information! Please read to the bottom! :)

#1 - File Folders: Please have your swimmer check their file folder in the swim team box at the pool for your 2008 swim team packet. This packet contains lots of useful information (especially for first-time swimmers!) This is also where you will receive your ribbons and other sources of communication!

#2 - Absences for Thursday, June 12 at Gridley: Please let me know if this is not right: Ashleigh, Kelly, Ted, Hannah?, Lauren?, Nick, Rachel, Kolten, Katie P, Brennan, Barin, Kale, Tommy, Becca,

#3 - Absences for Saturday, June 14 at HOME (hopefully!): Please let me know if this is not right: Ashleigh, Kelly, Hannah, Lauren, Katie P, Faith, Erin, Kaina, Becca, Amanda, Connor P

#4 - El Paso Invitational Update - please let me know if this is not right:
The following have let me know that they will NOT be at the El Paso Invitational on Saturday, June 21: Jack, Noah, Annika, Amanda, Connor P, Katie P, Lia, Erin, Courtney T, Kayleigh, Rachel, Bridget, Leslie, Kelly, Becca, Tommy, Tessa

You need to reply if you will NOT attend the meet. The Lexington Park District pays for each swimmer to swim and the cost is $16 for 4 events. If you do not let me know that you are not swimming or if you say you are swimming and do not show up, you will have to pay the $16 to the Park District.

T-shirts: If you want a t-shirt for $10, please bring your check ASAP! The t-shirts cost $10 per swimmer. The Park District does not pay for this. You need to get a check made payable to El Paso Recreation for $10 by Wednesday, 6/11 at 12:00! Note - The t-shirts will not be personalized as in years past!

El Paso Invitational Timers (thank you!!!):
9:00 - Winterland/Weis
10:00 - Hilt/Michal
11:00 - Kelley/Compton
1:00 - Shipley/?
2:00 - Heitzmann/?
3:00 - Surma/?

#5 - Parent 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! If you have not volunteered to help out at a swim meet, you will need to contact Ginnie Hilt at "ginniehilt at hotmail.com".

#6 - For Sale: Yard Signs and Car Decals. Mark Pritchard has personalized yard signs for the swimmers. The signs say 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. I will have these at practices and meets.

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

Any questions, please let me know. Thanks!

Practice Meet Cancelled!

2008-06-10T15:00:00.002-05:00

The practice meet for tonight is CANCELLED because the lap pool is still not open. However, it appears that the problem was found and it should be open by this weekend! Our meet Thursday is IN GRIDLEY! Our meet Saturday is AT HOME as long as the pool is functioning!

Practice for June 11-13 will still be in the small pool as follows:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

If you need to attend a different practice, please do so - no permission needed!

We will keep you informed on the status of the lap pool and if we will be able to have our swim meet on Saturday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. (8:00 a.m. warm-ups).

Thanks!

Swim Team Practice on June 10

2008-06-09T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hi! Tuesday, June 10 practice will be as follows:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

If you need to attend a different practice, please do so - no permission needed!

We will keep you informed on the status of the lap pool and if we will be able to have our practice swim meet on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. (5:30 p.m. warm-ups).

Thanks!

El Paso Invitational 6/21

2008-06-07T12:00:00.002-05:00

Hello! I just received information for the El Paso Invitational held on Saturday, 6/21. Sorry for the short notice, but the information was mailed to me on 6/4 and the deadline for entries is 6/13. So, I will need to know the following from each swimmer by Wednesday, 6/11 at 12:00!

1. Will your swimmer attend the meet?
You need to reply if you will NOT attend the meet. The Lexington Park District pays for each swimmer to swim and the cost is $16 for 4 events. If you do not let me know that you are not swimming or if you say you are swimming and do not show up, you will have to pay the $16 to the Park District.

2. Do you want to purchase a t-shirt for $10?
El Paso is offering meet t-shirts for a cost of $10 per swimmer. The Park District does not pay for this. You need to get a check made payable to El Paso Recreation for $10 by Wednesday, 6/11 at 12:00!

3. What time will you volunteer to time a lane? We need a total of 12 timers - 2 each hour:
9:00-10:00, 10:00-11:00, 11:00-end, beginning-2:00, 2:00-3:00, 3:00-4:00

Right now the following are NOT attending:
Jack, Noah, Annika, Amanda, Katie P, Lia, Erin, Courtney T, Kayleigh, Rachel, Bridget, Leslie

El Paso Invitational Information:
Meet is Saturday, 6/21 at South Pointe Pool in El Paso.
New this year - 19 and older events!
Clif and Katie will determine what events your swimmer will swim!
10& Under
8:00-8:45 warm-ups
9:00 meet starts
11& Older
12:30 warm-ups (approximate)
meet to follow

If you have any questions, please let me, Clif, or Katie know. Thanks!

Swim Team Practice on June 9

2008-06-06T13:45:00.001-05:00

Unfortunately, Swim Team Practice will need to be altered the week of Monday, June 9 due to continued problem(s) opening the pool(s). We originally stated that swim team practice would be adjusted the week of VBS. However, right now the only pool to practice in is the small pool. We do not have access to the small pool from 12:00-1:00 since the pool opens at noon to the public. We need to readjust times until the lap pool is open. Please check your email each day to find out what time your practice is. Also, if you need to attend a different practice, please do so - no permission needed! We apologize for the inconsistency in swim practice times. Hopefully, the lap pool will open soon...

For the days that swim practice is in the small pool, please bring tennis shoes for dryland exercises and games.

To recap, practice will be as follows:

Monday, June 9 until the lap pool opens:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

After the lap pool opens through June 13 (week of VBS):
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

June 16 through the rest of Summer:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

You can keep up to date by visiting the website at http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Swim Team Practice Starts June 6!

2008-06-03T13:00:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately, Swim Team Practice will NOT begin this week until Friday, June 6 due to problems opening the pool(s).

The first practice for swim team will be Friday, June 6 at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.

Plans are to have a light practice and dryland in the small pool on Friday.

Because of the pool problems, practice times will be adjusted the week of June 9 to accommodate those attending VBS. Here is the schedule:

Week of June 9 - 13:
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

Rest of Summer:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

You can keep up to date by visiting the website at http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

2008 Lexington Lakers Swim Team Schedule

2008-06-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

JUNE OPPONENT LOCATION WARM-UP MEET
Tues. 10th Practice Meet Home TBA TBA
Thurs. 12th @Gridley 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
Thurs. 26th *** Team Pictures at 5:00 ***
Sat. 28th Pontiac Pentathlon Away TBA TBA

JULY OPPONENT 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 Eureka Home 8:00am 8:30am
Tues. 15th @Fairbury Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 17th Washington Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 19th Lexington Invitational Home TBA TBA
Tues. 22nd Awards Picnic TBA

Swim Team Practice Starts June 4!

2008-05-30T13:00:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately, Swim Team Practice will NOT begin on Monday, June 2 due to a crack and leak in the big pool. The small pool should open as planned this weekend. The big pool should be open by Friday, June 6.

The first practice for swim team will be Wednesday, June 4 at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00. Plans are to have a light practice and dryland in the small pool on Wednesday.

You can keep up to date by visiting the website at http://lexingtonlakers.blogspot.com. If anything changes, I will let you know before Wednesday. Thanks!

Volunteers Needed at Home Meets

2008-05-19T09:00:00.000-05:00

Letter to Parents:

Hello. I know several of you signed up at Swim Team sign ups or through email. Even with all of you signing up we still have several openings we need to fill. Here is a list of openings I have for our home meets for the 2008 swim team season. This doesn't not include the Lexington Invitational, there will be a separate sign up for that day. Please let me know if you can help us out with any of these openings. At the bottom of this email is a list of people that have not yet volunteered and how many times they need to sign up.

Saturday, June 14 vs. Bloomington Parks 8am warm up, 8:30am meet

1 timer1 ribbon helper1 bull pen2 lane judges

Tuesday, June 17 vs. Roanoke 5:30 warm up, 6pm meet

2 bullpen3 lane judges

Tuesday, June 24 vs. Fairbury 5:30 warm up 6pm meet

1 timer2 bullpen2 lane judges

Thursday, June 26 vs. Flanagan 5:30 warm up, 6pm meet

1 ribbon helper2 bull pen2 lane judges1 runner

Thursday, July 10 vs. Clifton 5:30 warm up, 6pm meet

6 timers1 ribbon helper2 bullpen3 lane judges1 runner

Saturday, July 12 vs. Eureka 8am warm up, 8:30 meet

4 timers1 ribbon helper1 runner2 bullpen3 lane judges

Thursday, July 17 vs. Washington 5:30warm up, 6pm meet

2 timers1 ribbon2 runners2 bullpen3 lane judges

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Thanks, Ginnie Hilt

Swim Team Practice Starts June 2!

2008-05-15T16:00:00.000-05:00

Swim Team practice begins Monday, June 2 (as long as the pool is open).

Practice times are as follows:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Older swimmers
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Advanced and/or Experienced Younger Swimmers
11:00 a.m. - Noon: All 8 and under and/or 1st year Swimmers

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.
Swimmers can move up time slots depending on work/improvement at any time. Talk to Clif or Katie prior to switching time slots.
If you don't know which time slot your swimmer should be in, please talk to Clif or Katie.
With three practices, each lane will have only 3-4 swimmers which will provide better instruction and more time doing strokework.

Volunteer Update!

2008-04-16T00:00:00.004-05:00

Thanks to everyone for volunteering as a coordinator for the length of the swim team season or as a member of the Lexington Invitational Committee! Your help is very much appreciated! Without the help of our parents, our swim team and our 2nd annual Invitational would not be such a huge success! Please note - we still need two jobs filled: Facilities Coordinator for the season and Facilities Coordinator for the Invitational. Please, please consider helping out! Thanks!

Swim Team Season Volunteer Opportunities:

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

July 19, 2008 Lexington Invitational Committee

Main Contact/Computer - T Baker
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 (confirmed), Announcer - J Mohr (confirmed), Garbage - Boyd (not confirmed), Sound System - B Hayes (not confirmed)
Referees/Officials - C Kelley
Sponsors/Fundraising/Donations - B Hayes
Computer - T Baker, G Lingle, D Michal
Ribbons/Awards - G Lingle
Volunteers - G Hilt
Bull Pen - R Grunloh
Concessions -B Wilson, C Leake, G Compton
Swim Team Shop - J Mohr
T-shirts - S Compton

Swim Team Sign-Up Tomorrow!!!

2008-04-10T13:00:00.001-05:00

Swim Team Sign-Up Information

Registration and swimsuit fitting will be held:

Friday, April 11 from 5:00-7:00pm

at the Lexington Community Center!

Questions - please contact Tammy at 728.2333

Note: If you cannot make the sign-up, it's not too late! Please let me know if you will be swimming this summer and we can make arrangements for sizing and paperwork. Thanks!

Swim Meet Added to Schedule!

2008-04-05T18:00:00.001-05:00

We have another home swim meet against Eureka scheduled on Saturday, July 12, 2008! Please update your schedule!

DAY JUNE OPPONENT 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

DAY JULY OPPONENT 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 Eureka Home 8:00am 8:30am*
Tues. 15th @Fairbury Away 5:30pm 6:00pm
Thurs. 17th Washington Home 5:30pm 6:00pm
Sat. 19th Lexington Invitational Home TBA TBA

Ordering from The Lifeguard Store

2008-04-02T12:30:00.006-05:00

Below are the "Lexington Lakers" items that you will be able to order from The Lifeguard Store.

The Lifeguard Store has been very generous with it's pricing for our team. After April 3, 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 you can click here: (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® 2018 Eagle Road, Normal, Illinois 61761 (1-800-846-7052). Directions/Map to The Lifeguard Store are here: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=2018+Eagle+Rd,+Normal,+IL+61761,+USA&ie=UTF8&ll=40.544461,-88.993871&spn=0.006359,0.014098&z=16&iwloc=addr. Thanks! Go Lakers!

How to order Team Suits

2008-04-01T22:00:00.004-05:00

Note: Available on April 3, 2008 and after!

To order your swimsuits, jammers, and other merchandise from The Lifeguard Store, click here. (Contact Tammy for username and password).

Swim Team Sign-Up Tuesday!!!

2008-03-31T00:00:00.000-05:00

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

Volunteer Needs

2008-03-26T15:30:00.012-05:00

Swim Team Season Volunteer Opportunities:

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

July 19, 2008 Lexington Invitational Committee

Main Contact/Computer - T Baker
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)
Referees/Officials - C Kelley
Sponsors/Fundraising/Donations - B Hayes
Computer - T Baker, G Lingle, D Michal
Ribbons/Awards - G Lingle
Volunteers - G Hilt
Bull Pen - R Grunloh
Concessions -B Wilson, C Leake, G Compton
Swim Team Shop - J Mohr
T-shirts - S Compton

2008 Redbird Swim Camp at ISU

2008-03-25T23:00:00.000-05:00

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:

http://goredbirds.cstv.com/photos/schools/ilsu/sports/w-swim/auto_pdf/0708-w-swim-camp111207.pdf

2008 Tentative Schedule

2008-03-19T14:30:00.003-05:00

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

2008-03-19T14:02:00.003-05:00

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...

Team Suits

2008-03-17T13:00:00.003-05:00

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

Order of Events

2008-03-10T17:00:00.001-05:00

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

2008-03-08T17:49:00.001-06:00

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