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Monday, July 2, 2012

B Meet Results

Congratulations, Porpoises for placing 2nd in the B Meet today!  I have attached the results to this e-mail.  Thank you to all the volunteers.  Your help is appreciated. 
 
Now on to the A Meet -- next Saturday, July 7th.  Please let me know if your swimmer will or will not attend the meet.  Some swimmers may be needed for relays, so we really need to know who is available.  Thanks to those who have already responded. 
No practice July 2nd - 4th.  See you on Thursday.
 
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Friday, June 22, 2012

REMINDER - INDIVIDUAL SWIM PHOTOS Studio night for Pinewood swim team will be tomorrow: June 23, 2012 beginning at 3:00PM and running until 8:00PM TEAM PHOTOS will be available to preview tomorrow before purchase. Link below http://jonnastasi.zenfolio.com/pccswim2012

Saturday, June 16, 2012

PCC vs Crossgates Meet Results

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  • Thursday, June 14, 2012

    Mini-Meet and Tri-Meet Results


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  • IMPORTANT DATES!

     
    Dear Team,

    A couple of important dates coming up next week in addition to our meet on Monday:

    Thursday, June 21st, is our first Swim Hop/Dive In Movie Night. 6 - 9 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person or a max of $15.00 per family. Any swimmer 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Swimmers 9 and above must be signed in and out of the event. Concessions will be sold. This is open to the public, so please invite your friends to come!

    Saturday, June 23rd is the Fruit Practice Day! We will only have 2 practice sessions. Groups 2 and 3: 8:30 - 9:30, Group 1: 9:30 - 10:30. Come on out for a fun practice and enjoy lots of fresh fruit after it's over!
    Also on Saturday, June 23rd - Individual/Family Picture Day. 3 - 8 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

    Thanks for your support of these fun events!

     

    Thursday, May 31, 2012

    Saturday Stroke Clinic


    Dear Porpoises,
    We will offer 2 stroke clinics in the month of June.  This Saturday, June 2nd. and Saturday, June 23rd.
     
    Due to attendance records, the times and groups will change slightly.  Sorry about any inconvenience.
     
    8:30 - 9:30 will be for Groups 2 and 3.
    9:30 - 10:30 will be for Group 1.
     
    Remember to attend if you need extra help with a stroke, start or turn. 
     
    Sheila Ganucheau

    T-Shirt Orders

     
    Hey Porpoises!
    It's time to order your team t-shirt.  And new this year -- a team visor!
    Bring completed forms and payment to the meet on Monday, June 4th or to the Team Pool Party on June 8th.  Deadline is June 8th.
    Order forms and payments can also be given to any board member. 
    Thanks for your participation!
    Sheila Ganucheau
     
    P.S.  Note to NEW coaches:  Please complete and return a form, but do not include payment.  You get yours for free!
     

    Monday, May 28, 2012

    MINI-MEET REMINDER!!
    Mini-Meet is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 29th!
    Warm-ups will be at 3:30.


    Volunteers are still needed!  Make sure you check in to see what's still needed to help this meet run as smoothly and quickly as possible.
    Thank you to all who have signed up!


    For those of you new to the team, please remember that the club does not allow ice chests to be brought into the fenced area. You may bring tents and coolers, but they must remain outside of the fenced area. It is also suggested that you bring your own chairs because we use most of the club chairs for the deck. The snack bar should be open, but I would plan to bring some provisions.

    And, of course, don't forget your goggles and caps.

    It is a Pinewood tradition that following all meets, we go as a group to CiCi's pizza.

    Hope to see you there! And good luck, porpoises!

    Friday, May 11, 2012

    Due to the weather predictions for this Saturday, the Stroke Clinic will be cancelled.
    Hoping for better weather for the next few.
    Stay posted for updates!
    May practice schedule changes

    Due to the great response to our swim team this season, please take note of the following changes to the practice schedule.  This change will be effective tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8th. If there is a problem with your child's assigned group, please let me know.  I ask that swimmers not attend another practice group without prior permission.  Thanks, everyone!

    Practice Group 1:  4:45 - 5:30
    All 6 and under swimmers
    All 7 year olds, except for Madeline Smail
    All 8  year old BOYS Plus the following swimmers:  Sydney Vander, Zoey Marton, Gabriel Olave, and Shayna Scully    

    Practice Group 2:  5:30 - 6:15
    Madeline Smail Ella Abney Lexie Meredith Abby West  
    All 9 yr old girls and boys
    All 10 yr old girls and boys 11 yr old BOYS , except Patrick Kelly    

    Practice Group 3:  6:15 - 7:15
    Patrick Kelly
    11 yr old girls
    All 12 yr old boys and girls
    All 13 - 14 swimmers
    All 15 - 18 swimmers  

    Stroke Judges Needed!

     
    Dear Pinewood Parents:

    Ever wonder what the people walking the pool deck are doing holding those clipboards during swim meets? Ever want to get an up close view of your swimmer in a meet? Well here is your chance, BECOME A STROKE JUDGE!

    There will be free training classes for anyone interested in serving as a stroke judge. There will be one held at Pinewood on Wednesday May 16 at 6:15-7:45.


    We are required to provide 2 stroke judges per meet and can you your help.

    Coaches are required by our team to attend a stroke judge clinic. Returning stroke judges are also encouraged to attend.

    If you can't attend the Wednesday clinic, there will be one at Slidell Athletic Club on May 14 at 6:30 and one at Cross Gates on May 31.

    Thank you for stepping out and stepping up.
    Stroke Clinics 
     
    This will be a time to work on technique.

    Saturday, May 12th (New swimmers ONLY)
    8:30 - 9:30 -- 8 yr olds and above (this is changed from the original schedule)

    9:30 - 10:30 -- 7 and under
    Saturday, May 19th & May 26th (open to ALL swimmers)

    8:30 - 9:30 -- 8 yr olds and above 

    9:30 - 10:30 -- 7 and under

    Sunday, May 6, 2012

    SAVE THE DATES!!!!

    Friday, June 8 - Swim Team Pool Party, 6-9PM
    Thurs, June 21 - Swim Hop &/or Dive-In Movie, 6-9PM
    Thurs, July 12 - Swim Hop &/or Dive-In Movie, 6-9PM
    Thurs, Aug 2 - Swim Hop &/or Dive-In Movie, 6-9PM


    We are planning a Dive-In Movie Night to be included in one or more of the Swim Hop dates.  Planning to do 2 separate movie nights geared to specific age groups (12 & under - 13 & up).  Suggestions on movies?

    Sunday, April 29, 2012

    Hey Porpoises, Wednesday, May 2nd, is our last registration time.  It will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. in the clubhouse.  If you don't need to order a new swim suit or fins, you can drop your completed forms at the club at any time before Wed.    Practice begins on Monday, May 7th. for returning swimmers.  10 and unders, 5 - 6 p.m., 11 and above, 6 - 7 p.m.  Complete schedules will be available at registration and at practice.   I'm please to announce our coaching staff for this summer: Head Coach -- Angelica Smith Assistant Coaches:  Mary Catherine Srofe "M.C.", JuJu Toranto, Brian Blakely, and Amber Robinson. Angelica and MC return from last summer.  JuJu and Brian have been PCC swimmers for years.  Amber has been a competitive summer in Slidell for several years and comes to us with 3 years of coaching experience.  We also have another assistant coach who will be hired if we get enough swimmers to join our team.  So, come on man and join!  It's going to be a great summer!   I look forward to seeing all of you very soon.  Go Pinewood!

    Tuesday, March 27, 2012

    Reminder!

    Hey Porpoises!
    Just a reminder that we will have Registration in the clubhouse on the following dates:
    Thursday, March 29th, 6 - 8 p.m.
    Sunday, April 15th, 2 - 6 p.m.
    Wednesday, May 2nd, 6 - 8 p.m.
    If a swim suit or fins will be ordered, the swimmer must attend to be fitted properly.

    There are 2 Registration forms: one for Pinewood & one for the League that must be filled out completely and submitted at the time of registration. Emails were sent out to all previous swimmers with the forms attached, otherwise they will be available at the time of registration. 
    If you would like to download the registration forms ahead of time you can log on to:
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    Please remember that fees are collected at the time of registration, so plan accordingly. Thank you!

    Schedules and other information will be available at Registration.
    Looking forward to a great summer!

    Monday, March 19, 2012

    Welcome to 2012



    Dear Team,

    It's that time of year again, when we need to start thinking about swimming for the best team in Slidell!

    Save these dates for registration:
    Thursday, March 29th, 6 - 8 p.m.
    Sunday, April 15th, 2 - 6 p.m.
    Wednesday, May 2nd, 6 - 8 p.m.


    Parents and swimmers only need to attend one of these times.
    Registration forms will be sent electronically in the near future.
    The team suit will remain the same for the coming summer.


    Practice for new swimmers will begin on Wednesday, May 2nd. Practice for returning swimmers will begin Monday, May 7th.

    Angelica Smith will be returning as Head Coach. Our other coaches will be determined in the near future. If you know of someone 16 or older, who is lifeguard certified (or is willing to get certified) and who would like to apply, please give them my e-mail (gilsheilag@aol.com) or phone number (985-707-5238). Application deadline is March 31st.

    The board is also in need of someone to take over our team website. If you have expertise in this area, we could use your help. Let me know if you are interested.

    I look forward to another great summer with all of you. Please invite anyone you know to join us.
    Sincerely
    Sheila Ganucheau, team manager