Our winter break schedule has been finalized and is available here:
https://buckeyeswimclub.com/practice-schedule-1
PDF
Please note the locations change between the North YMCA and Columbus North.
When you arrive at the North YMCA you must sign in at the desk before heading down to the pool. Please remember to thank the staff for hosting our team.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Practice Change this Thursday
Due to a shortage of coaches we need to make changes to the schedule this Thursday, November 29 as follows:
Scarlet 2 & Gold 6:30-8:30
Senior, Junior, NPG 6:30-9:00
Scarlet 3 - canceled - make-up is Sunday 12/2 from 4:30-6
Scarlet 1 - canceled - make-up is Saturday 12/1 8:45-10 am
Silver Comp - canceled - make-up is Sunday 12/2 from 3:30-4:30
Intro - canceled -make-up is Wednesday at 6:00
The calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
Scarlet 2 & Gold 6:30-8:30
Senior, Junior, NPG 6:30-9:00
Scarlet 3 - canceled - make-up is Sunday 12/2 from 4:30-6
Scarlet 1 - canceled - make-up is Saturday 12/1 8:45-10 am
Silver Comp - canceled - make-up is Sunday 12/2 from 3:30-4:30
Intro - canceled -make-up is Wednesday at 6:00
The calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
GCSTO Holiday Cheer
Greater Columbus has asked us to change our day of attendance to Friday, December 14. Please let us know by Wednesday at 8 pm if you would like to attend. We will make corrections to your entries. Events on Friday are:
50 Free, 200 Free, 50 back, 50 br, 400 IM and 50 fly
50 Free, 200 Free, 50 back, 50 br, 400 IM and 50 fly
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Practice Schedule this Week
We have a modified schedule this week due to the holiday. We have had a nice surprise of being able to get into the pool during the day on Wednesday and Friday as well. This means we can get the kids in an out early so that you can get on with your holiday and family time!
Wednesday, November 21
Senior, Junior, NPG 8 -11 am
Silver (Competition, Recreation and Intro) 1:00-2:00
Scarlet 1 & 3: 1-3
Scarlet 2 & Gold: 2:00-4:00 (optional dryland at 1:00)
Thursday, November 22
No Practice, Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 23
Senior, Junior, NPG 8 -11 am
Scarlet 2 & Gold: 10:00-12:00
Scarlet 1: 10:30-12:00
Saturday, November 24
Senior, Junior, NPG, Gold - regular practice
NO 9 AM Silver practice - coach has 4 tickets, GO BUCKS!
Sunday, November 25
Regular practice for all groups
Silver Rec & Comp 3:30-4:30
Wednesday, November 21
Senior, Junior, NPG 8 -11 am
Silver (Competition, Recreation and Intro) 1:00-2:00
Scarlet 1 & 3: 1-3
Scarlet 2 & Gold: 2:00-4:00 (optional dryland at 1:00)
Thursday, November 22
No Practice, Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 23
Senior, Junior, NPG 8 -11 am
Scarlet 2 & Gold: 10:00-12:00
Scarlet 1: 10:30-12:00
Saturday, November 24
Senior, Junior, NPG, Gold - regular practice
NO 9 AM Silver practice - coach has 4 tickets, GO BUCKS!
Sunday, November 25
Regular practice for all groups
Silver Rec & Comp 3:30-4:30
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Welcome to our New Coaches!
Let's give a warm Buckeye welcome to our TWO new coaches Jules Van der Lans and Chloe Sidick! Jules & Chloe are both Seniors at Olentangy Liberty High School and former members of Buckeye. They come to us with over a year of experience of teaching at SafeSplash and will be applying that & their competitive experience to the pool deck. Initially you will see both Chloe & Jules assisting Laurie on Thursdays. This is a huge help as Laurie has been outnumbered by our swimmers! We are very excited to have their enthusiasm and teaching skills on our pool deck. Make sure you introduce yourself and welcome them if you happen to be at the pool on a Thursday.
Slack and the future of the TeamApp app
Big & exciting news!By leveraging our boosters nonprofit status, we have been able to grab a Slack account for free! As a result we are in the process of migrating from the TeamApp app to Slack. We are very excited about what this means for ease of communication within our program.
We will use public and private channels within Slack. Public channels will be for group and team communication. Private channels will be a way for swimmers, parents and coaches to privately communicate. This includes sharing how a swimmer is doing, videos and attendance. In a private channel a parent must be a member - this increases the safety of our communication between our athletes and coaches. As you know, our athlete protection standards prohibit all athletes from direct/private electronic communication with a coach. Athletes must be 13 or older to join Slack.
You may use the following link to join our Slack Feed:
Join Slack
What is Slack?
We’re glad you asked! Slack is a collaboration hub that connects your organization — all the pieces and the people — so you can get things done.
Why use Slack?
We will use public and private channels within Slack. Public channels will be for group and team communication. Private channels will be a way for swimmers, parents and coaches to privately communicate. This includes sharing how a swimmer is doing, videos and attendance. In a private channel a parent must be a member - this increases the safety of our communication between our athletes and coaches. As you know, our athlete protection standards prohibit all athletes from direct/private electronic communication with a coach. Athletes must be 13 or older to join Slack.
You may use the following link to join our Slack Feed:
Join Slack
What is Slack?
We’re glad you asked! Slack is a collaboration hub that connects your organization — all the pieces and the people — so you can get things done.
Why use Slack?
- Collaborate online just like you would in person.
- Bring the right people and information together in one place.
- Communicate efficiently, stay connected, and get things done faster.
Channels
Slack is comprised of channels: a single place for messaging, tools, and files. Most of your communication with other members will happen in channels.
They can be organized around anything — departments, projects, or even office locations — and you can create as many channels as you need. Every workspace starts with two by default: a #general channel and a #random channel.
Channel types
👀Public Channels
- Public channels are open to your entire workspace.
- Messages are archived in Slack and searchable by all members, except guests.
- A public channel has a # hashtag icon in its name.
🙈Private Channels
- Private channels are not open to your entire workspace.
- You have to be invited to view and participate in the channel's discussion.
- A private channel has a lock icon in its name.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Athlete Committee
LOOKING FOR ATHLETE COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
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Get More Involved!
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TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR ATHLETES!
Dear OSI Athletes,
You can make a difference in Ohio Swimming by joining the
ATHLETE COMMITTEE
The OSI Athlete Leadership is looking
for athletes who are enthusiastic about swimming and are willing to get
involved on the 'dry' side of swimming. Athletes who are 14-years old
or over will play an important part in the functions of Ohio Swimming by
helping make the sport better for every athlete in Ohio.
The more athlete participation we have, the bigger impact we can
make!
BONUS: You can earn community
service hours as you volunteer your time on the Athlete Committee and other
OSI committees. It also looks good on your resume for college!
What does an Athlete Committee
Member do?
Click on the button below to submit your application to join the
Athlete Committee.
Swimmingly yours,
Ohio Swimming Athlete Representatives (Katrina, Braydon and
Jack)
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Entry Deadline Alert
We have uploaded entries for the GCSTO Holiday Invite on December 15. Your entry declaration is due by MIDNIGHT TOMORROW! (Weds, 11/14) Please note - you will have the option to enter 12/14-16. We are ONLY attending Saturday, December 15.
We will attend the Ohio Virtual Distance meet on Sunday 12/16. This meet is an Ohio Swimming championship meet and offers the 500 free and Mile.
We will attend the Ohio Virtual Distance meet on Sunday 12/16. This meet is an Ohio Swimming championship meet and offers the 500 free and Mile.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Practice Schedule this week-end
We will have a modified practice schedule this week-end due to the swim meet
Saturday, November 3:
Senior, Junior, NPG, High School practice is canceled.
Silver Rec & Silver Competition will swim 8:30-9:30
Sunday, November 4:
Scarlet 1, 2 Gold practice is canceled
Intro to Swim Team is canceled. We will hold a make-up Saturday 8:30-9:30 or next Saturday 9-10 (you pick one that works).
Senior, Junior, NPG, High School - NO change
Saturday, November 3:
Senior, Junior, NPG, High School practice is canceled.
Silver Rec & Silver Competition will swim 8:30-9:30
Sunday, November 4:
Scarlet 1, 2 Gold practice is canceled
Intro to Swim Team is canceled. We will hold a make-up Saturday 8:30-9:30 or next Saturday 9-10 (you pick one that works).
Senior, Junior, NPG, High School - NO change
Monday, October 29, 2018
Show your Team Spirit
We have added quite a few team items to our custom shop at SwimOutlet. All of these items utilize our team logo. We also anticipate adding items with an alternative logo with the words Buckeye Swimming and no USA code (our USA code is BKYS). Those should be available late next week.
These items can be ordered year round and require no minimums. Here is a small sample of some of the new items. 8% of your purchase will benefit the Boosters!
Shop our Spirit Shop HERE
These items can be ordered year round and require no minimums. Here is a small sample of some of the new items. 8% of your purchase will benefit the Boosters!
Shop our Spirit Shop HERE
10x Amazon Rewards 10/29-11/2!
AmazonSmile is increasing the
donation rate 10x from Oct 29 - Nov 2
Thanks to our customers shopping at smile.amazon.com, AmazonSmile has donated over $100 million to charities around the world! To celebrate, we're launching our biggest bonus donation to date — 5% for 5 days. From Oct 29 - Nov 2, we're donating 5%, ten times our usual rate, on all eligible smile.amazon.com purchases.
You can use the copy and banners below to spread the word.
Through Nov 2, AmazonSmile is donating 5% (ten times the usual amount) to Buckeye Swim Club Boosters Inc when you shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/31-1765851. #AmazonSmile #StartWithaSmile
Last Call! Cap & Shirt Order
All cap and shirt orders must be placed by Friday--update!! SUNDAY 11/4 IS THE NEW DEADLINE, you should have received this on 10/30 & did not. Check the condition of your cap - we likely will not place another order until January of 2020! Every swimmer receives a free t-shirt with registration.
Parents can also order a t-shirt!
This years shirt will be a Gildan 8000 5.5oz 50/50 DryBlend in Graphite Heather.
Our logo will be on the front of the t-shirt.
The swimmer's shirts will say 'Fearless in the Pursuit' on the back.
Parents shirts will say 'Fearless in the Bleachers' on the back.
Parent shirts are $10 each and can be ordered on our website.
DO NOT ORDER A SHIRT FOR YOUR SWIMMER!
Cap Orders
Caps will be the same as last year. We are down to our last 6 caps, and need to order a new supply. You can order a the team cap for $10 OR you may add your name to the cap for $2.50 more per cap (minimum order two caps).
All ordering is through PayPal checkout and can be access at our team website here
Parents can also order a t-shirt!
This years shirt will be a Gildan 8000 5.5oz 50/50 DryBlend in Graphite Heather.
Our logo will be on the front of the t-shirt.
The swimmer's shirts will say 'Fearless in the Pursuit' on the back.
Parents shirts will say 'Fearless in the Bleachers' on the back.
Parent shirts are $10 each and can be ordered on our website.
DO NOT ORDER A SHIRT FOR YOUR SWIMMER!
Cap Orders
Caps will be the same as last year. We are down to our last 6 caps, and need to order a new supply. You can order a the team cap for $10 OR you may add your name to the cap for $2.50 more per cap (minimum order two caps).
All ordering is through PayPal checkout and can be access at our team website here
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Fitter & Faster at Worthington Pools
We have some very exciting news. We are proud to announce that
there will be a Fitter and Faster
swim camp
at Worthington Pools on November 17 & 18! We encourage all of our swimmers
to please click the link below to register for this incredible opportunity!
November 17th:
*Session 1: 12 & Older Dives and
Underwater Dolphin Kicking
*Session 2: 11 & Under Dives and
Underwater Dolphin Kicking
*Session 3: 11 & Under Fast and
Efficient Freestyle Technique
November 18th:
*Session 4: 12 & Over Elite Sprint
Freestyle Technique
SAVE: Prices will rise October 25th!
Each session will be led by two elite clinicians! Brett Hawke is a
two-time Olympian and coach to Olympians. Many consider him one of the greatest
sprint coaches in the world! Also leading each session is Paralympian Tucker
Dupree! Tucker is one of the most popular and effective clinicians on the tour
due to his ability to describe how good technique feels!
See you there!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
October 31 Practice
Senior, Junior, NPG & High School will have practice as scheduled.
There will be no practice for all Silver and Scarlet groups. Enjoy Beggar's Night!
There will be no practice for all Silver and Scarlet groups. Enjoy Beggar's Night!
Monday, October 22, 2018
Online Training for Parents and Athletes
We
are currently working on earning our SafeSport Team credentials.
To
do so, each of our swimmers age 12-over and parents need to take this online
course.
Please
do so at your earliest convenience.
Safe
Sport for Athletes Online Course
This
course is designed for athletes 12 and older and will cover:
- The basics
of Safe Sport,
- Understanding
the three types of boundaries, and
- What to do
if you or someone you know is being harmed.
Parents
and coaches can use the facilitation guide in the course to open up a
conversation about Safe Sport and healthy boundaries. Preview the
facilitation guide below.
ATHLETES may access the
course via www.usaswimming.org/learn
Safe
Sport for Parents Online Course
This
course is designed for swim parents to understand the Safe Sport program and
their role in working with the swim club to provide a safe, healthy, and
positive environment for the swimmers.
PARENTS may
access the course via learn.usaswimming.org
Buckeye Swim Club SafeSport Policies
We have several policies in place to help ensure a safe environment for our athletes. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with each of the following:
Lindsay's Law:
The Ohio Department of Health requires that each parent watch the following video & read the corresponding handout.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Once you have done so, please sign and return this form: Signature Form
Action Plan to Address Bullying
Please familiarize yourself with our club policies regarding bullying and how we address this behavior. Handout
Electronic Communication Policy
We have several limits in place preventing our athletes from communicating directly with coaches. All communication must be open/include a parent or guardian. Handout
Parent Code of Conduct
Athlete Code of Conduct
Coach Code of Conduct
All of our SafeSport policies and more information, including how to report violations are on our website: https://buckeyeswimclub.com/safe-sport
The Ohio Department of Health requires that each parent watch the following video & read the corresponding handout.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Once you have done so, please sign and return this form: Signature Form
Action Plan to Address Bullying
Please familiarize yourself with our club policies regarding bullying and how we address this behavior. Handout
Electronic Communication Policy
We have several limits in place preventing our athletes from communicating directly with coaches. All communication must be open/include a parent or guardian. Handout
Parent Code of Conduct
Athlete Code of Conduct
Coach Code of Conduct
All of our SafeSport policies and more information, including how to report violations are on our website: https://buckeyeswimclub.com/safe-sport
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
October 21 Practice Schedule
Due to the age group meet on Sunday practice will be modified for Scarlet & Silver Swimmers as follows:
Intro 4:30-5:15
Scarlet 1, 2 & Gold 4:30-6:00
No Change to NPG, Senior & Junior
Intro 4:30-5:15
Scarlet 1, 2 & Gold 4:30-6:00
No Change to NPG, Senior & Junior
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
UASC Golden Bear
The meet deadline was Monday (last night). Several swimmers did not respond to the invite. This is a reminder that you must respond that you either will or will not attend before the deadline. If you meant to sign up and did not you have just a few more hours to email Laurie and get in the meet.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Add our Google Calendars to your phone
You can follow our google calendars and have them auto update to your phone calendar! Simply click on the plus symbol next to the words Google Calendar in the lower right hand corner of the calendar you wish to follow.
Meet & Events Calendar (includes entry deadlines)
Senior, Junior & NPG Calendar
Scarlet Calendar (includes Scarlet 1, 2, 3 & Gold)
Silver Calendar (includes Silver Recreation & Silver Comeptition)
Intro Calendar
Meet & Events Calendar (includes entry deadlines)
Senior, Junior & NPG Calendar
Scarlet Calendar (includes Scarlet 1, 2, 3 & Gold)
Silver Calendar (includes Silver Recreation & Silver Comeptition)
Intro Calendar
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Jose Cerda Memorial Swim Clinic
PROGRAM
CHAMPION ATHLETES SHORT BIOGRAPHIES
ZANE GROTHE
2018 PAN PACIFIC GOLD MEDALIST
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MARGO GEER
2018 PAN PACIFIC SILVER MEDALIST
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Hometown: Boulder City, Nevada.
Birth date: April 22, 1992. College:
Auburn University ‘14
Zane had his first swimming lesson at
6 weeks old to learn water safety. He
attended Boulder City High School and graduated in Aerospace Engineering
from Auburn University in 2014.
Zane swims 13,000 yards/meters a day ... 4
hours a day ... 2 workouts a day, 6 days a week.
Zane won gold in the 800 freestyle;
silver in the 1500 and bronze in the 400 at the Pan Pacific Championships
held in Tokyo, Japan in August 2018.
He was the champion in the 400m and 800m free at 2018 Phillips 66
Nationals and set the American records in the 500y and 1650y free at the 2017
Winter National Championships. While
at Auburn University, Grothe cemented his name as one of the schools best
distance freestylers, holding records in the 500, 1,000, and 1,650 yard
freestyle along with the 800 yard freestyle relay by the time his senior
season concluded. Over his four-year campaign he collected 12 All-American
honors and was a two-time SEC champion.
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Hometown: Milford Center, Ohio.
Birth date: March 17, 1992.College: University of Arizona ‘14
Inspired by her
older brother, Geer started swimming when she was four years old. Growing up,
she swam for the Springfield YMCA and Fairbanks High School. Geer completed her collegiate career at
Arizona as a 23-time All-American, three-time NCAA Champion, and school
record holder in the 100-yard freestyle (47.14), 800-yard freestyle relay,
and 400-yard freestyle relay. In 2008, Geer qualified to compete at her first
U.S. Olympic Trials, where she finished 41st in the 50-meter freestyle with a
time of 26.15. Geer qualified for her second Olympic Trials in the 50-meter
freestyle and the 100-meter freestyle. She finished 7th in the 50 with a
25.26 and 12th in the 100 with a 54.85. At the 2018 U.S. National
Championships, Geer earned a bronze medal in the 50 freestyle (24.79) and 100
freestyle (53.44). At the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships, Geer swam prelims
of the 100 free, and ultimately wound up 3rd in the B-final (54.47) at night.
On day 3, she went 2nd on the 4×100 free relay in a time of 53.59 to help the
USA women secure a silver in the event.
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DAVID MOSKO
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KERRY TEPE
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David was born in Cincinnati, started
his swimming career at the age of 6 and swam for the Cincinnati Marlins
Club. He attended St. X High School
and graduated from Stanford University with a B. Sc. in Biomechanical
Engineering in 2012, where he made multiple appearances in NCAA finals and
was a 14-time NCAA All-American. He was a World University Games finalist in
2011 and semi-finalist at the Olympic Trials in 2008 and 2012. He holds the
Ohio high school state record in the 500 freestyle and he is an eight- time
State Champion (4 individual, 4 relays). David has been a Coach with the
Cincinnati Marlins, graduated from medical school at UC and is doing his
residency at Christ Hospital.
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Kerry was born in
Cincinnati, and started swimming competitively at the age of 8. She attended
to Colerain High School and swam for the Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA Tigersharks.
She was a member of the National Team from 2012-2017 as well as a three time
Ohio State qualifier in the 100 breaststroke. She is currently continuing her
swimming career collegiately at Indiana State University where she is
majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL JOSE CERDA SWIM CLINIC SCHEDULE
MASON
COMMUNITY CENTER- Sunday, October 28th 2018
10/28/2018
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Activity
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Time
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Classroom
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Water
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8:30-8:50 am
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Registration
- swimmers up to 12 years old (water), 13 & older (talks)
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9:00-10:00 am
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None
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Water Instruction – swimmers
up to 12 years old only. Drills based on ability level: Developmental
swimming vs. Club experience. Younger group 6-8 yrs. old can do 1 hour only
as appropriate.
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10:00-11:00 am
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Nutrition
Talk for Swimmers (13 years & older) & Parents
Dawn
Weatherwax, RD, CSSD, LD, ATC, CSCS (sn2g.com)
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11:00 am -11:40pm
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Lunch Break
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11:20 am - 11:40am
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Registration
for swimmers 13 years and older (water)
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11:40-12:30 pm
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(W)In the Moment (all
swimmers & parents). Putting in all the work,
spending all the dollars and the time, then coming to that BIG meet. Now
what? All the work can come to nothing if the space between an athletes ears
isn’t on track to (W)In the Moment. You have to be IN the Moment in order to
(W)In the Moment. Learn some practical parts to your peak performance - for
athletes and the parents who support them.
Jeff Raker, Level
Up Leadership Coaching, Sherpa Certified Coach has been involved with the world of swimming for the past 49
years: as an athlete, coach, parent of swimmers, and official.
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12:30- 12:40 pm
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CHARACTER
Meredith Griffin
Assistant Director of Competitive Aquatics
YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA
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12:40 pm-1:00pm
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Q&A,
Autographs, & Photos with
Champions
(All
swimmers, parents, & coaches)
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1:00-2:00pm
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Study
of strokes, starts and turns- Session
for
all swimmers
Jason
Roberts (Head Coach Countryside YMCA)
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None
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2:00-3:00pm
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College
Swimming and Recruiting Q&A
Session for Parents
MANDY COMMONS DISALLE- UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (DI) HEAD SWIMMING COACH
BILL DORENKOTT- OHIO STATE (DI) HEAD SWIMMING COACH
BRENT MACDONALD- XAVIER UNIVERSITY (DI) HEAD SWIMMING COACH
JONAS PERSSON,
OLY- UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (DI)HEAD SWIMMING & DIVING COACH
RON ALLEN- ASHLAND UNIVERSITY (DII) SWIMMING HEAD COACH
STEPHANIE GYURKE- NOTRE DAME (DII) COLLEGE HEAD SWIMMING COACH
LAURA (WOLFF) DEMALINE- HEAD COACH BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY (DIII)
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Water
Instruction - swimmers 13 years and older
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3:00-4:00pm
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None
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JCAF WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL WHO MADE THIS SWIM CLINIC POSSIBLE
JCAF PARTNERS
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Dan Chambers
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Rob Johnson
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Nicolas Messer
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UC Swim Team
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Chrissy Avery
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Ryan Hammer
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Claudia Multer
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Keegan Veraldo
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Wendy Bartlett
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Beverly Kirk
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Erin Schwab
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Bill Whatley
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Phil Dubois
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Mike Leonard
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Terry Sojda
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Colleen Wunderle
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Zerlina Dubois
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Val Lyons
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Tina Sojda
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Dean Wunderle
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RON ALLEN- ASHLAND
UNIVERSITY SWIMMING HEAD COACH (DII)
TODD BILLHIMER-
MASON MANTA RAYS COACH
MANDY COMMONS DI SALLE- UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI HEAD COACH OF THE MEN'S AND
WOMEN'S SWIMMING TEAMS (DI)
BILL DORENKOTT-
OHIO STATE HEAD WOMEN’S SWIMMING COACH (DI)
STEPHANIE GYURKE- NOTRE DAME COLLEGE HEAD SWIMMING COACH
BRENT MACDONALD-
XAVIER UNIVERSITY HEAD SWIMMING COACH (DI)
JONAS PERSSON- UNIVERSITY
OF TOLEDO HEAD SWIMMING COACH
JASON ROBERTS-
COUNTRYSIDE YMCA HEAD COACH
LAURA (WOLFF) DEMALINE- HEAD COACH BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY
DAWN WEATHERWAX – SPORTS NUTRITION 2 GO
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Start Clinic
Start Clinic
Saturday, October 6
9-10 am
Scarlet 1, 2 & 3
Will be part of regular Silver Competition and Silver Recreation Practice
Coffee with Coach
Join us at 8:30 to 9 am this Saturday 10/6 at Columbus North!
Coffee with Coach Laurie (bring your own coffee).
Laurie will answer all of your swim related questions and run a quick review of how meet sign ups work.
Coffee with Coach Laurie (bring your own coffee).
Laurie will answer all of your swim related questions and run a quick review of how meet sign ups work.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Team Gear
As some of you have heard we have been debating whether to keep our team suit (Speedo Caged Out) for this season. We have decided to do so believing that we have a small enough number of new swimmers that everyone should be able to get the suit should they need it. If you need a suit,m we recommend that you order asap from SwimOutlet.
Some additional reminders and links about all things team gear related:
Some additional reminders and links about all things team gear related:
- We present ourselves at meets in a team uniform with a uniform look. All items should be team approved and have our logo and be in the team approved colors.
- Always shop at https://www.swimoutlet.com/bkys/ -not only do they have great prices, they also give a percent back to the Boosters.
- We are sponsored by Speedo. per our agreement all swimmers MUST wear Speedo suits at meets. According to Speedo they will have small enough size tech suits this year for our younger swimmers (should those continue to be allowed).
- The team backpack is Silver. Please order the backpack in Silver - this is the only bag that is permitted to have our logo on it. Then do the cruise ship tip and add a brightly colored bag tag so that it is easy to find in the sea of team bags.
- We are OUT of caps and will be placing a new order soon. Be gentle with yours!
Meet Invites - Decline or Accept
We are starting to send out meet invitations via our Active Parent Portal. Each swimmer is required to either DECLINE or ACCEPT the invite PRIOR to the deadline. We will update our team meet calendar with deadlines to help you keep those organized.
It is best practice to respond to a meet the day you receive the invite. Then set a reminder in your calendar of the deadline, so that if you want to make changes you can.
The coaches spend far too much time tracking down missing responses. Let's make sure the coaches are free to spend their time focusing on helping our swimmers improve instead.
Thank you - and as always feel free to send your questions to coach Laurie.
It is best practice to respond to a meet the day you receive the invite. Then set a reminder in your calendar of the deadline, so that if you want to make changes you can.
The coaches spend far too much time tracking down missing responses. Let's make sure the coaches are free to spend their time focusing on helping our swimmers improve instead.
Thank you - and as always feel free to send your questions to coach Laurie.
How to Respond to a Meet Invite in Parent Portal
Once meet invites are sent out from Swim Manager, this is the process to confirm attendance:


- Note: Meet entry process is only available during Online Meet Entry period
- Parent will receive email indicating organization is accepting entries, as well as a link to the Parent Portal
Note: Please see Sign in Swim Portal for further assitance
Note: If it redirects to Active.com please open the link in an Incognito Window
Note: If it redirects to Active.com please open the link in an Incognito Window
- Click on hyperlink to portal and log in
- Once in portal, select View Meets tab
- Select Attending or Not Attending
- Note: If organization allows parents/ athletes to pick what events to attend, the eligible events will display once Attending is selected. Check the box next to each event you wish to compete in.
- Select Save
- Note: When Online Meet Entry period has ended, meet status will be changed from "In Progress" to "Closed" in Swim Portal.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
How to Whitelist an Email
It is really important to us that you are receiving our emails. We generally send from one of two platforms, Active and Mailchimp. To make sure our emails aren’t going to junk, please whitelist us! Here is a great tutorial that covers just about every email platform imaginable:
https://connecthedot.com/email/mean-whitelist-email-whitelist-email/
You will want to white list Active as noreply@awntx3.email.active.com
Mailchimp- the Mailchimp email comes from laurie@bkyswim.com
https://connecthedot.com/email/mean-whitelist-email-whitelist-email/
You will want to white list Active as noreply@awntx3.email.active.com
Mailchimp- the Mailchimp email comes from laurie@bkyswim.com
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