February is under way. If you have not yet paid your swim fees, please give your check to Coach Brian or I will be at the pool today (Monday) or Thursday. Also, we have several swimmers in the water that do not have current USA cards. Please register online at swimconnection.com or see me or Joan to get paperwork.

Thanks!

Swimmers and families:

Apparently I need a new secretary.

In checking my e-mail this morning, I discovered that I have apparently agreed to work a high school soccer match this afternoon. I am currently in the process of "upgrading" my referee status, in an effort to gain qualifications to officiate college level matches. Today's game will be part of the evaluation process of my upgrade.

Therefore, I will need to cancel today's swim practice. I will talk w/Diane at Fit One about scheduling a make-up for an upcoming Saturday morning.

I apologize for the late notice on this, and any inconvenience that this causes.

LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER FOR JUNIOR OLYMPICS!!!
Fri, Mar 05 - Sun, Mar 07 2010 • Folsom Aquatic Complex

This meet sheet is currently available on line, and entries are being accepted.

Please go to http://ome.swimconnection.com and enter this meet immediately!

Sierra Nevada Meets reach their cap almost immediately.
If you have goals of attending JR. Olympics this spring, this will be the final opportunity to make qualifying times.

Please do not delay on entering this meet!!!!

Quick update on what's happening with one of our swimmers:

Courtesy: CSU Bakersfield Sports Information
http://www.gorunners.com/
Freshman Nick Cavazos recorded a personal best time in the 1,000 free Thursday against No. 4 Cal.

Keep up the great work Nick!!!

We are very proud of you!!!

Congratulations to our IMAX swimmers who posted a great meet this past weekend!!
Trent G swam 5 events dropping time in all 5.
200y IM: 17 second drop
100y Breast: 7 second drop
100y Back: 3 second drop
100y Fly: First legal attempt, 7 seconds faster than expected
500y Free: 38 second drop

Rachel K. swam 3 events dropping time in all 3.
200y IM: 10 second drop
200y Back: First legal attempt, first 100y split faster than 100 race time
500y Free: 17 second drop

Great job for these two!!

Our next team meet is scheduled for March 5-7 in Folsom.
Please check back regularly for a link to register for this meet.

Swimmers and Families:

I hope that you all are "weathering" this round of recent storms safely. It looks like we have not seen the last of the rain and winds. I apologize for not notifying you of the pool closure yesterday, but I did not find out until 2:45 myself. At that time, I was also dealing with power outages of my own.

Unfortunately, due to a personal commitment that I am unable to reschedule, I will need to cancel practice for today as well.

I will speak with Fit One management to see if we can schedule a make up for this Saturday morning.

I apologize for the late notice and any inconvenience that this causes.

Hi Brian Shelby said you wanted to make sure I was getting your e-mails, yes I am thanks so much Shelby is happy to be in the water again!
Sent from my iPod

On Jan 12, 2010, at 7:02 PM, QT - Coach Brian <qtopic-22-aAK837E5DRKCX@quicktopic.com> wrote:
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Swimmers and Families:
Entries for the Vacaville meet are no longer being accepted. Apparently the meet has reached its cap.c
I have looked at an alternative meet, and found a meet in the Grass Valley area on Saturday, Jan. 30. This should peak some interest as it is a one day meet, (actually only half of a day.)This is another non-traditional meet format. Please read the meet sheet carefully.
 https://ome.swimconnection.com/attachments/0000/0155/IMXReady_ChallengeMeet.pdf
Let me know if you have questions.
-Brian

Just realized that Super Bowl Sunday is on the 7th.
Please make sure that your are committed to that date if you sign up to attend.

Swimmers and Families:
Meet Sheets are available for our next team meet: Vacaville, Feb. 5-7.
http://ome.swimconnection.com/attachments/...ary_2010_Meet_S.pdf
This is not a normal meet format, so please read the meetsheet carefully.
The days events will be broken up with older kids swimming in the morning, and younger kids in the afternoon.
Friday night offers the 500 for 9-10 yr olds and the 1650 for 11 and older.
If you plan on swimming on Friday night, please talk to me about it first, as I would like to make sure you are ready for the swim.
This will be a good meet to evaluate progress as we get ready for Junior Olympics. I hope to see you all there.
Please contact me with any questions.

It's that time again! We are once again down to only 2 officials for the team. If you start now you will be fully certified by summer--when we REALLY need you!! Please consider becoming an official. BONUS: It counts for your hours!!

What: Stroke & Turn Clinic

For Who: All certified Officials or new parents wanting to be professional swimming Officials

Where: Redding, California

Time: 8:30 AM to 12.00 PM - We will be serving coffee, tea, bagels and muffins.

When: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Directions: Use the website below to look at the map of the Shasta College campus.

<http://www3.shastacollege.edu/studev/tour/tourmap.htm>;

If there are any questions please contact:

Mark Wagner, Head Coach of the Redding Aqua Ducks <reddingswimteam@yahoo.com> or Kevin Lennon at: <lennonkpg@aol.com>

Directions to Shasta College:

I-5 North to Redding. Take the Burney/Alturas/Lake Blvd. exit. Stay to the right and you are now on 299 east. Take the 2nd exit which will say for Shasta College. Turn left and at the 4-way stop go straight and take the next entrance to the College which is the north entrance. Turn into the big parking lot on the right and head to the big building on your left which is the gym. If you walk in front of the gym, you will see the Shasta Knight. The hospitality room is to the right as you enter the gym. The gym is adjacent to the pool.

Swimmers and Families:
I need to make a couple of changes to today and tomorrow's practices.

Thurs. Jan 7. PRACTICE CANCELLED
Fri. Jan 8. All groups will practice from 3:30-5:00.

I apologize for the late notice.

Happy New Year Piranha Families! Just a reminder that if you have not yet purchased your 2010 Year Round USA card, you should do so as soon as possible. You may do it online or get a hard copy form from Joan or Rochelle. Most of our swimmers are current but we have a few who need to renew. Also, I will be at the pool Tuesday and Friday to collect January payments. Thanks to those of you who have already paid.

Enjoy the sunny days!

Rochelle

Swimmers and Families:

Today's practice will be shortened so that I can attend Gavin's gymnastics performance. I will hold practice from 3:15-4:45. All groups are invited to attend during this slot.

Thanks for your understanding.

Swimmers and Families:

I have to go to Gridley after school today, and will not be able to make practice. I will need to cancel for today. I apologize for the late notice, and any inconvenience.

See you on Wednesday.

Hi all, hope you are staying warm in this cold weather! I have not been at the pool much lately so I have missed many of you. I will be there today (Tuesday) and Friday from 3:30 to 5:00 to collect December payments. If that does not work for you, you can give your checks to Brian or call me and make arrangements to meet. 521-5607 or 872-2406.

Thanks! Rochelle