Workout for Friday, December 9, 2011
Workout time for the Gold Group on Friday, December 9 is 5-6 p.m.; Silver will swim from 6-6:45 p.m. Maureen will be running workout while I am at the meet. Please be respectful of her time, concentrate on the little things in workout, and when you're finished you can go.
REMEMBER: NO WORKOUT FOR PLATINUM, GOLD OR SILVER ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011!
Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Updated warmup times & list of timers for the ASC Meet (Dec 9-11)
The warmup times for the ASC Meet this weekend are as follows (Sat/Sun PM sessions are starting one hour earlier!):
Fri PM: 4 pm warmup, meet starts at 5 pm;
Sat/Sun AM: 7 am warmup, meet starts at 8 am;
Sat/Sun PM** 11 am warmup, meet starts at noon
**this is one hour earlier than originally posted, due to the short length of the am sessions, please plan accordingly!
As I mentioned, the meet director has asked each participating club to provide two timers per session. Thanks to everybody who has offered to volunteer for a session; here is what I have so far:
Fri PM: Jay Freschi, Sue Kuhaneck;
Sat AM: Kandy Spain, Tammy Hall;
Sat PM: Bob Foulkes, Jill Moton;
Sun AM: Melissa Miller, Maureen LaBarbera;
Sun PM: Patti Jones, Ailsa Johnson
Thanks to everybody who has volunteered. If you haven't volunteered to time at any session but will be at the meet, please consider helping out by offering to give a timer a break during one of the sessions.
If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com. Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
The warmup times for the ASC Meet this weekend are as follows (Sat/Sun PM sessions are starting one hour earlier!):
Fri PM: 4 pm warmup, meet starts at 5 pm;
Sat/Sun AM: 7 am warmup, meet starts at 8 am;
Sat/Sun PM** 11 am warmup, meet starts at noon
**this is one hour earlier than originally posted, due to the short length of the am sessions, please plan accordingly!
As I mentioned, the meet director has asked each participating club to provide two timers per session. Thanks to everybody who has offered to volunteer for a session; here is what I have so far:
Fri PM: Jay Freschi, Sue Kuhaneck;
Sat AM: Kandy Spain, Tammy Hall;
Sat PM: Bob Foulkes, Jill Moton;
Sun AM: Melissa Miller, Maureen LaBarbera;
Sun PM: Patti Jones, Ailsa Johnson
Thanks to everybody who has volunteered. If you haven't volunteered to time at any session but will be at the meet, please consider helping out by offering to give a timer a break during one of the sessions.
If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com. Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, November 28, 2011
Good morning SMAC student-athletes & families!
The fees for the ASC meet are posted on the bulletin board at the pool. Please speak with Puja at the Front Desk and let her know how you want to cover those fees (patelpp@co.cal.md.us). Remember, cash or check only, please. I'll be handing out a hard copy of events and fees to everybody entered in the meet (December 9-11) starting this afternoon at workout (Monday, November 28, 2011) as well.
If you have any questions regarding those fees, please email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
The fees for the ASC meet are posted on the bulletin board at the pool. Please speak with Puja at the Front Desk and let her know how you want to cover those fees (patelpp@co.cal.md.us). Remember, cash or check only, please. I'll be handing out a hard copy of events and fees to everybody entered in the meet (December 9-11) starting this afternoon at workout (Monday, November 28, 2011) as well.
If you have any questions regarding those fees, please email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Friday, November 18, 2011
Good morning SMAC student-athletes & families!
The meet warmup times for this weekend at GBSA are as follows:
Friday PM: 4 p.m., be on deck by 3:50 p.m.
Saturday AM: 7:10 a.m., be on deck by 7 a.m. (12 & Unders)
Saturday PM: 1:00 p.m., be on deck by 12:50 p.m. (13 & Older)
Sunday AM: 7:10 a.m., be on deck by 7:00 a.m. (12 & Unders)
Sunday PM: 1:20 p.m., be on deck by 1:10 p.m. (13 & Older)
Remember, NO WORKOUT FOR ANYBODY IN PLATINUM, GOLD OR SILVER ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21!
We'll resume regular workout on Tuesday, November 22. Email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
The meet warmup times for this weekend at GBSA are as follows:
Friday PM: 4 p.m., be on deck by 3:50 p.m.
Saturday AM: 7:10 a.m., be on deck by 7 a.m. (12 & Unders)
Saturday PM: 1:00 p.m., be on deck by 12:50 p.m. (13 & Older)
Sunday AM: 7:10 a.m., be on deck by 7:00 a.m. (12 & Unders)
Sunday PM: 1:20 p.m., be on deck by 1:10 p.m. (13 & Older)
Remember, NO WORKOUT FOR ANYBODY IN PLATINUM, GOLD OR SILVER ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21!
We'll resume regular workout on Tuesday, November 22. Email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Annapolis Swim Club (ASC) Holiday Meet is December 9-11. This meet has a "No Time" entry standard, so everybody in the Platinum/Gold and Silver groups will be able to swim in the meet.
PLEASE EMAIL ME NO LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR CHILD TO SWIM IN THE MEET (erikcollins19@gmail.com).
I will do the entry that afternoon and nobody will have to worry about it over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanks very much for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
The Annapolis Swim Club (ASC) Holiday Meet is December 9-11. This meet has a "No Time" entry standard, so everybody in the Platinum/Gold and Silver groups will be able to swim in the meet.
PLEASE EMAIL ME NO LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR CHILD TO SWIM IN THE MEET (erikcollins19@gmail.com).
I will do the entry that afternoon and nobody will have to worry about it over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanks very much for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
According to swiminfo.com (Wednesday Morning, November 9, 2011), the University of Maryland is considering dropping the men's & women's swimming and diving teams. This is very sad news for the UMD student-athletes who will be adversely affected by this move, and for swimming in general. One of the best aspects of competitive swimming for young student-athletes here in America is the prospect of going on to compete at the collegiate level, whether it be at a big Division I school, or a small Division III school.
According to a Washington Post report, the UMD Athletic Department, in defense of the move, claims it is going to lose approximately $4.7 million dollars across 10 sports. It's hard to believe that such a large school - with high profile basketball & football programs generating millions of dollars for the athletic department each year - could find themselves in such dire financial straits. Unfortunately, this is becoming all to commonplace in collegiate sports: high revenue generating, non-Olympic sports are allowed to operate on a budget larger than some small countries, while non-revenue generating Olympic sports (swimming & diving, gymnastics and track & field, etc...) wind up as casualties littering the college athletic landscape, simply because they can't cover their comparatively low operating expenses. Conventional wisdom says those operating expenses are simply a cost of doing business as an NCAA-sanctioned institution of higher education. It's too bad that the profits generated by those basketball & football programs can't cover the costs of the non-revenue generating programs.
Ironically, year after year the graduation rate for swimming & diving programs throughout the NCAA far exceeds that of popular "revenue generating" sports such as football & basketball. This seems to go against the grain of the very mission of the NCAA.
In the event some process is put in place to help save the UMD men's & women's swimming & diving programs, whether it be a fund to contribute to or a petition to sign, that information will be posted here. SMAC encourages all of its families and student-athletes to stay on top of this story as it unfolds. Email me if you have any questions.
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
According to a Washington Post report, the UMD Athletic Department, in defense of the move, claims it is going to lose approximately $4.7 million dollars across 10 sports. It's hard to believe that such a large school - with high profile basketball & football programs generating millions of dollars for the athletic department each year - could find themselves in such dire financial straits. Unfortunately, this is becoming all to commonplace in collegiate sports: high revenue generating, non-Olympic sports are allowed to operate on a budget larger than some small countries, while non-revenue generating Olympic sports (swimming & diving, gymnastics and track & field, etc...) wind up as casualties littering the college athletic landscape, simply because they can't cover their comparatively low operating expenses. Conventional wisdom says those operating expenses are simply a cost of doing business as an NCAA-sanctioned institution of higher education. It's too bad that the profits generated by those basketball & football programs can't cover the costs of the non-revenue generating programs.
Ironically, year after year the graduation rate for swimming & diving programs throughout the NCAA far exceeds that of popular "revenue generating" sports such as football & basketball. This seems to go against the grain of the very mission of the NCAA.
In the event some process is put in place to help save the UMD men's & women's swimming & diving programs, whether it be a fund to contribute to or a petition to sign, that information will be posted here. SMAC encourages all of its families and student-athletes to stay on top of this story as it unfolds. Email me if you have any questions.
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Hello SMAC student-athletes & families!
A REVISED meet schedule is posted on the bulletin board at the pool, reflecting the following changes:
We will be attending the following meets-
November 18-20 @ GBSA in Catonsville;
December 9-11 @ Arundel Swim Center in Annapolis.
We will NOT be attending the December 16-18 meet in Westminster.
Also, the qualifying times for the Retriever ("RAC") meet in January (13-16) are posted; hopefully we will have additional SMAC swimmers qualify for this meet at either the November or December meets. The RAC meet is prelims/finals, and I'd like to make that meet format a priority for SMAC, and get as many people as possible qualified for that RAC meet in Janaury.
If you have any questions about any of this, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
A REVISED meet schedule is posted on the bulletin board at the pool, reflecting the following changes:
We will be attending the following meets-
November 18-20 @ GBSA in Catonsville;
December 9-11 @ Arundel Swim Center in Annapolis.
We will NOT be attending the December 16-18 meet in Westminster.
Also, the qualifying times for the Retriever ("RAC") meet in January (13-16) are posted; hopefully we will have additional SMAC swimmers qualify for this meet at either the November or December meets. The RAC meet is prelims/finals, and I'd like to make that meet format a priority for SMAC, and get as many people as possible qualified for that RAC meet in Janaury.
If you have any questions about any of this, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Hi everybody, several things to go over today:
GBSA Meet, November 18-20:
The schedule for the November school holidays is as follows:
Friday, Nov 11:
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver, 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov 23:
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver, 10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Day):
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver- NO WORKOUT ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Friday, Nov 25:
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver, 10-11:30 a.m.
I'll hand out the November Calendars later this week. If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
GBSA Meet, November 18-20:
- entries are done & submitted;
- hard copy of events & fees will be handed out to everybody at workout starting on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Please let Puja know how you want to cover those fees (pay for them directly or have them taken out of your Meet Fee Account);
- a list of entry fees will also be posted on the bulletin board;
The schedule for the November school holidays is as follows:
Friday, Nov 11:
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver, 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov 23:
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver, 10-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Day):
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver- NO WORKOUT ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Friday, Nov 25:
Plat/Gold, 8-10 a.m.;
Silver, 10-11:30 a.m.
I'll hand out the November Calendars later this week. If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
Friday, October 21, 2011
REVISED WARMUP TIMES FOR THE CBAC MEET, as of Fri., Oct. 21:
AM sessions: 7:55-8:20 am in Lane 6, be on deck by 7:45 (both days);
PM sessions: 12:10-12:35, Lanes 3&4, be on deck by noon (both days).
REMEMBER, no workout for anybody in Platinum, Gold or Silver on Monday, October 24! Regular workout resumes on Tuesday, October 25.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet! Email me if you have any questions!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
AM sessions: 7:55-8:20 am in Lane 6, be on deck by 7:45 (both days);
PM sessions: 12:10-12:35, Lanes 3&4, be on deck by noon (both days).
REMEMBER, no workout for anybody in Platinum, Gold or Silver on Monday, October 24! Regular workout resumes on Tuesday, October 25.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet! Email me if you have any questions!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
CBAC MEET UPDATE:
The afternoon warmup time has changed for both days: warmup is now at 11:45 a.m. and the meet will start at 12:45 p.m. This is for the PM session only; the 15&Over Girls and all of the Boys swim in this session.
Please plan on being on deck by 11:35 a.m. so we can all start the warmup together. If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks, I'm looking forward to a great meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
The afternoon warmup time has changed for both days: warmup is now at 11:45 a.m. and the meet will start at 12:45 p.m. This is for the PM session only; the 15&Over Girls and all of the Boys swim in this session.
Please plan on being on deck by 11:35 a.m. so we can all start the warmup together. If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks, I'm looking forward to a great meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
MEET SCHEDULE UPDATE:
Nobody from SMAC will be swimming in the NBAC meet (November 4-6).
We will be swimming in the GBSA meet (Nov 18-20 at Catonsville), that meet info is posted, although I have not yet emailed the official "meet announcement."
If your child is able to swim in the GBSA meet Nov 18-20, please wait to tell me until I have emailed everybody (then just respond to the email- this is the simplest way for me to keep track of everybody's response).
Thanks, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Nobody from SMAC will be swimming in the NBAC meet (November 4-6).
We will be swimming in the GBSA meet (Nov 18-20 at Catonsville), that meet info is posted, although I have not yet emailed the official "meet announcement."
If your child is able to swim in the GBSA meet Nov 18-20, please wait to tell me until I have emailed everybody (then just respond to the email- this is the simplest way for me to keep track of everybody's response).
Thanks, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, October 17, 2011
Good morning, SMAC student-athletes & families!
I've received the sweats & other apparel, just in time for the meet! I'll hand them out at afternoon workout today- be sure to ask for them if I forget.
Busy week this week, as I'll have updated warmup times for the meet this weekend, I'll post the meet announcement for the GBSA meet in Catonsville, and hand out the October calendars.
PLEASE NOTE: there will be NO WORKOUT for the Platinum, Gold & Silver groups next Monday, October 24 (the day after the CBAC meet)- not in the morning, not in the afternoon. The only SMAC group to have workout that day will be the Bronze Group (5:30-6:30 p.m. with Michael Gray)- everybody else has the day off to rest up after the meet, get caught up on homework & have dinner with your families.
Lastly, I'll be getting in touch with any family who has a swimmer who qualified for the RAC meet in January. This is a prelims/finals meet and an excellent opportunity to get some higher-level racing under our belt. Hopefully we can make this meet a priority (meaning, NO BREAK from training over the holidays so I can rest everybody) and tear it up at that meet.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC- check back here later in the week for more information/updates on the above listed items.
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
I've received the sweats & other apparel, just in time for the meet! I'll hand them out at afternoon workout today- be sure to ask for them if I forget.
Busy week this week, as I'll have updated warmup times for the meet this weekend, I'll post the meet announcement for the GBSA meet in Catonsville, and hand out the October calendars.
PLEASE NOTE: there will be NO WORKOUT for the Platinum, Gold & Silver groups next Monday, October 24 (the day after the CBAC meet)- not in the morning, not in the afternoon. The only SMAC group to have workout that day will be the Bronze Group (5:30-6:30 p.m. with Michael Gray)- everybody else has the day off to rest up after the meet, get caught up on homework & have dinner with your families.
Lastly, I'll be getting in touch with any family who has a swimmer who qualified for the RAC meet in January. This is a prelims/finals meet and an excellent opportunity to get some higher-level racing under our belt. Hopefully we can make this meet a priority (meaning, NO BREAK from training over the holidays so I can rest everybody) and tear it up at that meet.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC- check back here later in the week for more information/updates on the above listed items.
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Hello SMAC student-athletes & families!
The CBAC meet information is on the bulletin board at the pool. It's the weekend of October 22-23, Saturday & Sunday. The meet has a "not faster than" time standard, meaning if your child has a time faster than "AA" they cannot swim that particular event at the meet.
Email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com by noon on Thursday, October 6 if your child would like to swim in the meet. I'll do the entries on Thursday Night at email everybody with fees on Friday.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
The CBAC meet information is on the bulletin board at the pool. It's the weekend of October 22-23, Saturday & Sunday. The meet has a "not faster than" time standard, meaning if your child has a time faster than "AA" they cannot swim that particular event at the meet.
Email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com by noon on Thursday, October 6 if your child would like to swim in the meet. I'll do the entries on Thursday Night at email everybody with fees on Friday.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Good morning SMAC student-athletes & families! A REMINDER about our workout schedule for this coming Friday, September 30:
It's "Fair Day" in Calvert County and the schools are closed; we'll have Platinum & Gold workout from 8-10 a.m. and Silver workout from 10-11 a.m.
THERE WON'T BE ANY AFTERNOON WORKOUT FOR ANY SMAC GROUP ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. Regularly scheduled workouts will resume for the Plat/Gold groups on Sunday, October 2 at 4 p.m., and for the Silver Group on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m.
Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
It's "Fair Day" in Calvert County and the schools are closed; we'll have Platinum & Gold workout from 8-10 a.m. and Silver workout from 10-11 a.m.
THERE WON'T BE ANY AFTERNOON WORKOUT FOR ANY SMAC GROUP ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. Regularly scheduled workouts will resume for the Plat/Gold groups on Sunday, October 2 at 4 p.m., and for the Silver Group on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m.
Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
Thursday, September 22, 2011
RAC Meet Update, October 8-9:
25 SMAC student-athletes entered in the RAC Meet, our biggest entry yet! It's exciting to see how our club is growing, I'm real excited for the meet!
Entry fees were emailed last night, please write that check to "Calvert County Parks & Rec" and drop it at the Front Desk, attention to Puja.
Meet info on the CBAC meet (October 22-23) to be posted next week...
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
25 SMAC student-athletes entered in the RAC Meet, our biggest entry yet! It's exciting to see how our club is growing, I'm real excited for the meet!
Entry fees were emailed last night, please write that check to "Calvert County Parks & Rec" and drop it at the Front Desk, attention to Puja.
Meet info on the CBAC meet (October 22-23) to be posted next week...
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, September 19, 2011
SMAC UPDATE, Monday, September 19, 2011
EC
- RAC Meet for 9-13 year olds only on October 8-9 (no 8&Under's, no 14 year olds); email me by noon on Wednesday, September 22, 2011 to let me know if you'd like your child to swim in this meet. (erikcollins19@gmail.com)
- Thanks to Michael Kuegler for coming to the senior workout last night and walking us through an outstanding dryland program! It was generous of him to spend his time & energy on our behalf. The program is wide-ranging & thorough, and everybody is going to benefit from using it. (GOOD TURNOUT THIS MORNING- 10 people at am workout!)
EC
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
BIG DAY today at the pool...
Thanks to SwimPro for coming by today to outfit everybody with suits, team apparel, snorkels, etc...
Thanks also to Mike Kuegler for coming by to walk us through a dryland routine (Platinum & Gold groups). We're excited to add this to our training!
We appreciate the time & effort you've invested on our behalf!
Sincerely,
SMAC coaching staff, student-athletes & families
BIG DAY today at the pool...
Thanks to SwimPro for coming by today to outfit everybody with suits, team apparel, snorkels, etc...
Thanks also to Mike Kuegler for coming by to walk us through a dryland routine (Platinum & Gold groups). We're excited to add this to our training!
We appreciate the time & effort you've invested on our behalf!
Sincerely,
SMAC coaching staff, student-athletes & families
Saturday, September 17, 2011
UPDATE FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
For all Platinum, Gold & Silver families, SwimPro will be coming to the senior workout at the pool on Sunday, September 18, between 3:45 & 5:30 p.m. so you can buy team suits (plain black suit with nothing on it), team apparel if you'd like (sweats, hoodies, etc...) and snorkel (required for all Platinum, Gold & Silver student-athletes). Also, if your child would like their own set of fins (keep in mind we have fins at the pool), SwimPro will have some samples you can "size" to buy.
PLEASE NOTE: SwimPro will only be able to accept cash and Visa/Mastercard credit cards tomorrow - no checks.
Also, for the Platinum & Gold groups, Michael Kuegler will be coming by workout tomorrow afternoon to walk us through a dryland circuit. We will start morning workouts on Monday, September 19 at 5:30 a.m. (drylands for 40 minutes, then a swim).
Big day at the pool tomorrow, don't miss out!
Email me if you have any questions. Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
For all Platinum, Gold & Silver families, SwimPro will be coming to the senior workout at the pool on Sunday, September 18, between 3:45 & 5:30 p.m. so you can buy team suits (plain black suit with nothing on it), team apparel if you'd like (sweats, hoodies, etc...) and snorkel (required for all Platinum, Gold & Silver student-athletes). Also, if your child would like their own set of fins (keep in mind we have fins at the pool), SwimPro will have some samples you can "size" to buy.
PLEASE NOTE: SwimPro will only be able to accept cash and Visa/Mastercard credit cards tomorrow - no checks.
Also, for the Platinum & Gold groups, Michael Kuegler will be coming by workout tomorrow afternoon to walk us through a dryland circuit. We will start morning workouts on Monday, September 19 at 5:30 a.m. (drylands for 40 minutes, then a swim).
Big day at the pool tomorrow, don't miss out!
Email me if you have any questions. Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
UPDATE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER & PUTT-PUTT:
After workout on Friday Night, September 16th, the seniors will be going to THREE BROTHERS for dinner before going across the street to Playpark for putt-putt. This is a chance from our original dinner destination which I made, based on Three Brothers being better suited to handle our group on a Friday Night.
I'm still looking for parents who can accompany the group from the pool to Three Brothers, as I have the Silver workout from 6-7 p.m. on Friday Night. I will meet everybody at Three Brothers, and from there go over to play putt-putt.
Any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
I'm looking forward to a fun time!
EC
After workout on Friday Night, September 16th, the seniors will be going to THREE BROTHERS for dinner before going across the street to Playpark for putt-putt. This is a chance from our original dinner destination which I made, based on Three Brothers being better suited to handle our group on a Friday Night.
I'm still looking for parents who can accompany the group from the pool to Three Brothers, as I have the Silver workout from 6-7 p.m. on Friday Night. I will meet everybody at Three Brothers, and from there go over to play putt-putt.
Any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
I'm looking forward to a fun time!
EC
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Reminder,
After workout on Friday Night, September 16th, the Platinum & Gold groups will be going to dinner and then putt. Dinner will be either IHOP or Momma Lucia's (it's up to the group to decide which), then we'll go to the putt-putt course right across from the Spring Hill Suites hotel, right off of Route 4.
If any parents are willing to accompany the group to dinner right after workout, that would be much appreciated. I'll meet everybody at dinner after I finish the Silver workout at 7 p.m., then we can go to putt-putt right after everybody is done eating.
$25 should be enough to cover everybody's meal and mini-golf. Email me if you have any questions, I'm looking forward to a fun time!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
After workout on Friday Night, September 16th, the Platinum & Gold groups will be going to dinner and then putt. Dinner will be either IHOP or Momma Lucia's (it's up to the group to decide which), then we'll go to the putt-putt course right across from the Spring Hill Suites hotel, right off of Route 4.
If any parents are willing to accompany the group to dinner right after workout, that would be much appreciated. I'll meet everybody at dinner after I finish the Silver workout at 7 p.m., then we can go to putt-putt right after everybody is done eating.
$25 should be enough to cover everybody's meal and mini-golf. Email me if you have any questions, I'm looking forward to a fun time!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, September 12, 2011
**MEET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS- new this year for the Silver & Gold groups**
Thank you to all the SMAC parents who came to the meeting yesterday afternoon. A reminder about our attendance requirement for meets this year:
Silver- must be at 3 workouts per week (out of 5 workouts) for the previous four weeks at the time the official meet entry is submitted;
Gold- must be at 5 workouts per week (out of 8 workouts) for the previous four weeks at the time the official meet entry is submitted.
This policy is new this year in an attempt to ensure that all SMAC student-athletes who swim in meets are ready to race. We feel these requirements are fair and are not a minimum number in order to be part of each group, simply the minimum number of workouts needed each week in order to be ready to race at meets. If a student-athlete has not met the required number of workouts for one meet, there is always another meet the following month!
Thanks for your attention to this, if you have any questions email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
I'm looking forward to a great year!
EC
Thank you to all the SMAC parents who came to the meeting yesterday afternoon. A reminder about our attendance requirement for meets this year:
Silver- must be at 3 workouts per week (out of 5 workouts) for the previous four weeks at the time the official meet entry is submitted;
Gold- must be at 5 workouts per week (out of 8 workouts) for the previous four weeks at the time the official meet entry is submitted.
This policy is new this year in an attempt to ensure that all SMAC student-athletes who swim in meets are ready to race. We feel these requirements are fair and are not a minimum number in order to be part of each group, simply the minimum number of workouts needed each week in order to be ready to race at meets. If a student-athlete has not met the required number of workouts for one meet, there is always another meet the following month!
Thanks for your attention to this, if you have any questions email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
I'm looking forward to a great year!
EC
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Reminder to SMAC families:
Parent meeting this Sunday, September 11, 2011
Platinum & Gold @ 4:00 p.m. (done by 5:00 p.m.);
Silver Group @ 5:00 p.m. (done by 6:00 p.m.).
I'll go over the meet schedule, discuss several other aspects of USA Swimming, and answer any questions you might have. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about what's important for success with a USA Swimming club; please make every effort to be there!
If you have any questions, email me at:
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks,
EC
Parent meeting this Sunday, September 11, 2011
Platinum & Gold @ 4:00 p.m. (done by 5:00 p.m.);
Silver Group @ 5:00 p.m. (done by 6:00 p.m.).
I'll go over the meet schedule, discuss several other aspects of USA Swimming, and answer any questions you might have. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about what's important for success with a USA Swimming club; please make every effort to be there!
If you have any questions, email me at:
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks,
EC
UPDATED MEET SCHEDULE (SCY)
SMAC 2011-2012 SCY MEET SCHEDULE*
Please note: this schedule is subject to change!
October 8-9: RAC; “timed finals,” no qualifying times;
October 21-23: CBAC; “timed finals,” no qualifying times;
November 4-6: NBAC (@ RAC); 12&U, “BB” & faster; 13&O, “A” & faster;
November ??? Travel meet??? (still waiting on info to be posted);
November 18-20: NBAC (@ Towson); no qualifying times;
December 8-10 OR 16-18: TBA- waiting on meet info to be posted;
January 13-16: RAC; “A” qualifying times;
January 20-22: CBAC; no time standards;
February 4-5: ASC; “A” time standard; prelims & finals;
February 18-19: CAA; “B” times & slower
March 1-4: Maryland LSC Championships (prelims/finals; time standards)
March 9-11: CBAC; “Jr. Champs;” “not faster than” time standard
March 22-24: USA Swimming Sectional Championships @ GMU, sponsored by SPEEDO
Time standards for Sectionals not yet posted
*Keep in mind, NOBODY will be going to every meet. In general, plan to race once per month, depending on the qualifying times you have. Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to a great year!
EC
SMAC 2011-2012 SCY MEET SCHEDULE*
Please note: this schedule is subject to change!
October 8-9: RAC; “timed finals,” no qualifying times;
October 21-23: CBAC; “timed finals,” no qualifying times;
November 4-6: NBAC (@ RAC); 12&U, “BB” & faster; 13&O, “A” & faster;
November ??? Travel meet??? (still waiting on info to be posted);
November 18-20: NBAC (@ Towson); no qualifying times;
December 8-10 OR 16-18: TBA- waiting on meet info to be posted;
January 13-16: RAC; “A” qualifying times;
January 20-22: CBAC; no time standards;
February 4-5: ASC; “A” time standard; prelims & finals;
February 18-19: CAA; “B” times & slower
March 1-4: Maryland LSC Championships (prelims/finals; time standards)
March 9-11: CBAC; “Jr. Champs;” “not faster than” time standard
March 22-24: USA Swimming Sectional Championships @ GMU, sponsored by SPEEDO
Time standards for Sectionals not yet posted
*Keep in mind, NOBODY will be going to every meet. In general, plan to race once per month, depending on the qualifying times you have. Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to a great year!
EC
Friday, September 9, 2011
Regular workout for Platinum/Gold/Silver groups for today, Friday September 9, 2011.
Remember, parent meeting this Sunday at 4 p.m. for Platinum & Gold and at 5:00 p.m. for Silver. I'll go over the coming year and answer any questions you might have. Please do everything you can to be there.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, see you at the pool!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Remember, parent meeting this Sunday at 4 p.m. for Platinum & Gold and at 5:00 p.m. for Silver. I'll go over the coming year and answer any questions you might have. Please do everything you can to be there.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, see you at the pool!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Good morning SMAC student-athletes & families!
MEET SCHEDULE UPDATE:
We will NOT be going to the "Freestyle Send Off" meet hosted by ASC (Sept 30-Oct 1). However, be sure to add the CBAC meet (Oct 21-23) to your meet schedule. That meet has no time standards, so everybody will be able to go. It's too bad the older kids will have to wait so long for a meet, but there aren't other options on the MD schedule. We'll be sure to go some time trials early in October.
We'll still be going to the RAC meet, October 8-9. This meet is only for 9-13 year olds, but there aren't any time standards, so everybody in that age range will be able to race.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, see everybody at the pool!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
MEET SCHEDULE UPDATE:
We will NOT be going to the "Freestyle Send Off" meet hosted by ASC (Sept 30-Oct 1). However, be sure to add the CBAC meet (Oct 21-23) to your meet schedule. That meet has no time standards, so everybody will be able to go. It's too bad the older kids will have to wait so long for a meet, but there aren't other options on the MD schedule. We'll be sure to go some time trials early in October.
We'll still be going to the RAC meet, October 8-9. This meet is only for 9-13 year olds, but there aren't any time standards, so everybody in that age range will be able to race.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, see everybody at the pool!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Good morning SMAC families & student-athletes!
It's great to be back at the pool with everybody; I'm glad to see everybody is so enthusiastic about the coming year!
Our schedule for this week is as follows:
Plat/Gold, 4-5:30 p.m.
Silver, 6-7:00 p.m.
Remember, this coming Sunday (September 11th) will be our parent meetings, at the following times:
Plat*/Gold*, 4-5:00 p.m.
Silver, 5-6:00 p.m.
(*- NO WORKOUT for the Platinum or Gold groups on that particular Sunday!)
I'll go over the schedule for the coming year, as well as several other important facets of swimming with a year round USA Swimming club. I'll leave 15 or so minutes at the end to answer any of your questions. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there!
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
It's great to be back at the pool with everybody; I'm glad to see everybody is so enthusiastic about the coming year!
Our schedule for this week is as follows:
Plat/Gold, 4-5:30 p.m.
Silver, 6-7:00 p.m.
Remember, this coming Sunday (September 11th) will be our parent meetings, at the following times:
Plat*/Gold*, 4-5:00 p.m.
Silver, 5-6:00 p.m.
(*- NO WORKOUT for the Platinum or Gold groups on that particular Sunday!)
I'll go over the schedule for the coming year, as well as several other important facets of swimming with a year round USA Swimming club. I'll leave 15 or so minutes at the end to answer any of your questions. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there!
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Good morning SMAC student-athletes & families!
The Silver Group starts today at 6 p.m.; workouts all week will be from 6 until 7:00 p.m. each day, please plan accordingly. Remember, I'll be having a parent meeting this coming Sunday (September 11th) at 5:00 p.m.; I'll go over the coming year and answer any questions you might have. We should be all wrapped up by 6 p.m.
Workouts for the Platinum & Gold groups this week will go from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., please plan accordingly. The parent meeting for those groups will also be this Sunday, from 4-5 p.m.
Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Follow us on Twitter at SMACmd
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to a great year!
EC
The Silver Group starts today at 6 p.m.; workouts all week will be from 6 until 7:00 p.m. each day, please plan accordingly. Remember, I'll be having a parent meeting this coming Sunday (September 11th) at 5:00 p.m.; I'll go over the coming year and answer any questions you might have. We should be all wrapped up by 6 p.m.
Workouts for the Platinum & Gold groups this week will go from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., please plan accordingly. The parent meeting for those groups will also be this Sunday, from 4-5 p.m.
Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Follow us on Twitter at SMACmd
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to a great year!
EC
Monday, August 29, 2011
Hello SMAC athletes & families!
WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 SWIM YEAR!
Due to the power outages in Calvert County which are affecting the pool, we won't be having workout today (Monday, August 29th, 2011). The Platinum & Gold groups should plan on coming to the pool tomorrow (Tuesday, August 30th, 2011) at 4:00 p.m. for our first workout of the year.
Workouts this week (Tue/Wed/Thu only) will go from 4-5:15 or 5:30, for this week only.
We'll be off for the Labor Day weekend (Fri-Mon), and resume workouts next Tuesday (September 6th) at 4:00 p.m.
Please keep in mind there will be a mandatory Parent Meeting on Sunday, September 11, from 4-5 p.m. at the pool (NO WORKOUT THAT DAY). I'll go over the meet schedule, expectations for the coming year and answer any and all of your questions.
Lastly, now you can follow us on Twitter at SMACmd.
I hope everybody had a healthy break and made it through the storm without any major damage. I'm excited for the coming year and I can't wait to get started! Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 SWIM YEAR!
Due to the power outages in Calvert County which are affecting the pool, we won't be having workout today (Monday, August 29th, 2011). The Platinum & Gold groups should plan on coming to the pool tomorrow (Tuesday, August 30th, 2011) at 4:00 p.m. for our first workout of the year.
Workouts this week (Tue/Wed/Thu only) will go from 4-5:15 or 5:30, for this week only.
We'll be off for the Labor Day weekend (Fri-Mon), and resume workouts next Tuesday (September 6th) at 4:00 p.m.
Please keep in mind there will be a mandatory Parent Meeting on Sunday, September 11, from 4-5 p.m. at the pool (NO WORKOUT THAT DAY). I'll go over the meet schedule, expectations for the coming year and answer any and all of your questions.
Lastly, now you can follow us on Twitter at SMACmd.
I hope everybody had a healthy break and made it through the storm without any major damage. I'm excited for the coming year and I can't wait to get started! Email me if you have any questions at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Sunday, July 31, 2011
SMAC Rosters for Fall, 2011
Hi everybody! Below are the rosters for the coming swim year (Platinum, Gold and Silver Groups, "*" denotes first time in that group). REMEMBER: registration for current team members begins August 1 and continues through August 13. It would be best to do this in person at the pool. Email me if you have any questions.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the coming year!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
PLATINUM- starts Monday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Jenna Pomponio
GOLD- starts Monday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Hannah Adams
Daniel America
Steven Bailey
Jack Berens*
Leila Cappellano-Sarver
Tommy Cranford
Jarret Daniels
Claire Dickson-Burke*
Jake Dohrman
Isabella Hernandez*
Kelsey Hernandez
Stefan Hernandez
John Hoerauf*
Mike Jones
Jacob LaBarbera
Robbie Meadows
Anh-Trang Nguyen*
Jaime Park
Jessica Park*
David Rozanski* (new to SMAC, able to register August 22)
Matthew Rozanski* (new to SMAC, able to register August 22)
Antonia Smart
Zack Spain*
Alexis Summers
Joe Williams
Alina Zilevicius
SILVER- starts Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m.
John Bubser III*
Jonathon Bury
Will Bury
Olivia Cole*
Rachel Cole
Sarah Cole
Catherine Craig
Connor Currie*
Margaret Foulkes
Tiffany Francu
Brian Freschi*
Laurel Gallaudet
Aggie Gullace*
Nyah Hartwell*
Christa Hill
Emma Hill
Abby Johnson
Bekah Johnson
Isaiah Johnson
McKenna Johnson
Emma Kuhaneck*
Walter Kuhaneck*
Braden Lense
Conner Lowery
Taylor Luskey
Phillip Means*
Dawson Miller
Abby Nimmich*
Haylee Plaudis
Victoria Plaudis
Catherine Scott
Riley Weber*
Ethan Williams
Seth Williams
Hi everybody! Below are the rosters for the coming swim year (Platinum, Gold and Silver Groups, "*" denotes first time in that group). REMEMBER: registration for current team members begins August 1 and continues through August 13. It would be best to do this in person at the pool. Email me if you have any questions.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the coming year!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
PLATINUM- starts Monday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Jenna Pomponio
GOLD- starts Monday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Hannah Adams
Daniel America
Steven Bailey
Jack Berens*
Leila Cappellano-Sarver
Tommy Cranford
Jarret Daniels
Claire Dickson-Burke*
Jake Dohrman
Isabella Hernandez*
Kelsey Hernandez
Stefan Hernandez
John Hoerauf*
Mike Jones
Jacob LaBarbera
Robbie Meadows
Anh-Trang Nguyen*
Jaime Park
Jessica Park*
David Rozanski* (new to SMAC, able to register August 22)
Matthew Rozanski* (new to SMAC, able to register August 22)
Antonia Smart
Zack Spain*
Alexis Summers
Joe Williams
Alina Zilevicius
SILVER- starts Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m.
John Bubser III*
Jonathon Bury
Will Bury
Olivia Cole*
Rachel Cole
Sarah Cole
Catherine Craig
Connor Currie*
Margaret Foulkes
Tiffany Francu
Brian Freschi*
Laurel Gallaudet
Aggie Gullace*
Nyah Hartwell*
Christa Hill
Emma Hill
Abby Johnson
Bekah Johnson
Isaiah Johnson
McKenna Johnson
Emma Kuhaneck*
Walter Kuhaneck*
Braden Lense
Conner Lowery
Taylor Luskey
Phillip Means*
Dawson Miller
Abby Nimmich*
Haylee Plaudis
Victoria Plaudis
Catherine Scott
Riley Weber*
Ethan Williams
Seth Williams
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Hello all SMAC athletes and families!
Registration for the 2011-2012 swim year for all existing SMAC members will be from August 1-13. It would be best to do this in person at the pool. If you have any questions as to which group your child should be in for next year, just ask me (or email).
Thanks for being a part of our inaugural season, I'm looking forward to 2011-2012!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Registration for the 2011-2012 swim year for all existing SMAC members will be from August 1-13. It would be best to do this in person at the pool. If you have any questions as to which group your child should be in for next year, just ask me (or email).
Thanks for being a part of our inaugural season, I'm looking forward to 2011-2012!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, June 27, 2011
SILVER GROUP SCHEDULE CHANGE:
The Silver Group will have workout on Tuesday's from 10-11:30 a.m., long course meters. there will be NO evening workout on Tuesday's. This is for the Silver Group ONLY, on Tuesday's ONLY, and will continue until the end of the summer (approximately the first week of August).
Please email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there!
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
The Silver Group will have workout on Tuesday's from 10-11:30 a.m., long course meters. there will be NO evening workout on Tuesday's. This is for the Silver Group ONLY, on Tuesday's ONLY, and will continue until the end of the summer (approximately the first week of August).
Please email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there!
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Congratulations to the following SMAC student-athletes who qualified for the MD State Championships:
Margaret Foulkes- 50 Free (36.01) & 100 Free (1:22.55);
Abby Johnson- 50 Breaststroke (47.16)
Bekah Johnson- 50 Free (33.6)
Congratulations, ladies! This is quite an accomplishment in our first year, and a good indication of things to come! You'll be representing SMAC at the fastest LSC-sanctioned meet this season, along with Jake Dohrman and Tommy Cranford from the Gold Group. The State Championships will be held August 4-7 down at the College of St. Mary's. All events will be conducted in long course meters ("LCM").
I'm looking forward to the rest of the summer, keep up the good work!
EC
Margaret Foulkes- 50 Free (36.01) & 100 Free (1:22.55);
Abby Johnson- 50 Breaststroke (47.16)
Bekah Johnson- 50 Free (33.6)
Congratulations, ladies! This is quite an accomplishment in our first year, and a good indication of things to come! You'll be representing SMAC at the fastest LSC-sanctioned meet this season, along with Jake Dohrman and Tommy Cranford from the Gold Group. The State Championships will be held August 4-7 down at the College of St. Mary's. All events will be conducted in long course meters ("LCM").
I'm looking forward to the rest of the summer, keep up the good work!
EC
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Entry fees for the NBAC Meet, July 8-11
Please make your check payable to "Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation" and drop it at the Front Desk by the end of workout on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Each individual event ("IE") is $6.50.
Tommy Cranford- $39.00
Jacob Dohrman- $45.50
Margaret Foulkes- $32.50
Brian Freschi- $6.50
Laurel Gallaudet- $13.00
Abby Johnson- $39.00
Bekah Johnson- $6.50
Jacob LaBarbera- $26.00
Robbie Meadows- $13.00
Anh-Trang Nguyen- $6.50
Jenna Pomponio- $32.50
Zack Spain- $26.00
Alina Zilevicius- $26.00
Thanks for your prompt attention to this. I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Please make your check payable to "Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation" and drop it at the Front Desk by the end of workout on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Each individual event ("IE") is $6.50.
Tommy Cranford- $39.00
Jacob Dohrman- $45.50
Margaret Foulkes- $32.50
Brian Freschi- $6.50
Laurel Gallaudet- $13.00
Abby Johnson- $39.00
Bekah Johnson- $6.50
Jacob LaBarbera- $26.00
Robbie Meadows- $13.00
Anh-Trang Nguyen- $6.50
Jenna Pomponio- $32.50
Zack Spain- $26.00
Alina Zilevicius- $26.00
Thanks for your prompt attention to this. I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, June 13, 2011
Attention Platinum & Gold athletes & parents:
On Saturday, June 18, everybody in the Platinum & Gold groups are invited up to Old Town (VA) for a hearty burger dinner and a "Ghost Tour" through historic Old Town, Alexandria.
Plan on meeting at my house at 5:00 p.m., and we'll walk over to "The Burger Joint" on Washington Street for dinner. "BGR," as it's known, has a wide array of burgers to choose from, and the sweet potato fries are a nice alternative to traditional fries. After dinner, we'll walk down King Street towards City Hall, where we'll have a private Ghost Tour through Old Town. The tour starts at 7:30 p.m., and will last about an hour. We can get ice cream at Pops Ice Cream Shoppe on King Street after the tour ends. We'll be back at my house by 9:30 p.m. for everybody to head for home.
COST: plan on bringing $25 to cover dinner & ice cream after the tour. The cost of the Ghost Tour is $90 total; with 15 people that's $6 per person. If we have fewer than 15 people, the cost goes up per person. Depending on how many people wind up coming, plan on bringing the appropriate amount in cash to cover the cost of the tour (I cannot handle any cash ahead of time; I've simply reserved the tour, and we'll pay in cash on Saturday).
ADDRESS: my address is as follows-
607 South Columbus Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
The simplest way to get to my house is Route 4 north to the Capital Beltway; take the Inner Loop across the Wilson Bridge and get off at the 2nd exit once you've crossed the bridge, which is Route 1 North. Make your first right turn onto Franklin Street, then proceed to the first traffic light (which is South Columbus Street) and turn left. Our house is towards the end of the block on the left (if you cross Gibbon Street- a one way street with a traffic light, you've gone too far).
Please email me by Wednesday, June 15th if you plan on coming up for a fun afternoon away from the pool! I'm looking forward to a great afternoon!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
On Saturday, June 18, everybody in the Platinum & Gold groups are invited up to Old Town (VA) for a hearty burger dinner and a "Ghost Tour" through historic Old Town, Alexandria.
Plan on meeting at my house at 5:00 p.m., and we'll walk over to "The Burger Joint" on Washington Street for dinner. "BGR," as it's known, has a wide array of burgers to choose from, and the sweet potato fries are a nice alternative to traditional fries. After dinner, we'll walk down King Street towards City Hall, where we'll have a private Ghost Tour through Old Town. The tour starts at 7:30 p.m., and will last about an hour. We can get ice cream at Pops Ice Cream Shoppe on King Street after the tour ends. We'll be back at my house by 9:30 p.m. for everybody to head for home.
COST: plan on bringing $25 to cover dinner & ice cream after the tour. The cost of the Ghost Tour is $90 total; with 15 people that's $6 per person. If we have fewer than 15 people, the cost goes up per person. Depending on how many people wind up coming, plan on bringing the appropriate amount in cash to cover the cost of the tour (I cannot handle any cash ahead of time; I've simply reserved the tour, and we'll pay in cash on Saturday).
ADDRESS: my address is as follows-
607 South Columbus Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
The simplest way to get to my house is Route 4 north to the Capital Beltway; take the Inner Loop across the Wilson Bridge and get off at the 2nd exit once you've crossed the bridge, which is Route 1 North. Make your first right turn onto Franklin Street, then proceed to the first traffic light (which is South Columbus Street) and turn left. Our house is towards the end of the block on the left (if you cross Gibbon Street- a one way street with a traffic light, you've gone too far).
Please email me by Wednesday, June 15th if you plan on coming up for a fun afternoon away from the pool! I'm looking forward to a great afternoon!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Friday, June 10, 2011
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Thursday, June 16th, 2011- Cookies & Milk Party after workout for the Silver Group!
Right after workout on Thursday, June 16th (7:30), we'll have a Cookies & Milk Party for everybody in the Silver Group to celebrate the end of school- and a job well done by the Silver Group throughout our inaugural year here at SMAC!
No need to bring anything, no need to sign up anywhere. We'll meet in the downstairs Conference Room once everybody has changed after workout on Thursday, June 16th. See you there!
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thursday, June 16th, 2011- Cookies & Milk Party after workout for the Silver Group!
Right after workout on Thursday, June 16th (7:30), we'll have a Cookies & Milk Party for everybody in the Silver Group to celebrate the end of school- and a job well done by the Silver Group throughout our inaugural year here at SMAC!
No need to bring anything, no need to sign up anywhere. We'll meet in the downstairs Conference Room once everybody has changed after workout on Thursday, June 16th. See you there!
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Entry fees for the June 26th (Sunday ONLY) meet up at UMBC:
**Please make your check out to "Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation" and drop your check at the Front Desk by Thursday, June 9, 2011.**
Johnathon Bury, $24
Will Bury, $18
Leila Cappellano-Sarver, $24
Sarah Cole, $24
Thomas Cranford, $12
Margaret Foulkes, $24
Brian Freshci, $24
Laurel Gallaudet, $24
Isabella Hernandez, $24
Kelsey Hernandez, $6
John Hoerauf, $24
Abby Johnson, $24
Bekah Johnson, $24
Jacob LaBarbera, $24
Braden Lense, $24
Robert Meadows, $18
Anh-Trang Nguyen, $24
Jenna Pomponio, $24
Ethan Williams, $24
Joe Williams, $24
Seth William, $24
Alina Zilevicius, $18
Thanks for your prompt attention to this, I'm looking forward to a great meet!
EC
**Please make your check out to "Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation" and drop your check at the Front Desk by Thursday, June 9, 2011.**
Johnathon Bury, $24
Will Bury, $18
Leila Cappellano-Sarver, $24
Sarah Cole, $24
Thomas Cranford, $12
Margaret Foulkes, $24
Brian Freshci, $24
Laurel Gallaudet, $24
Isabella Hernandez, $24
Kelsey Hernandez, $6
John Hoerauf, $24
Abby Johnson, $24
Bekah Johnson, $24
Jacob LaBarbera, $24
Braden Lense, $24
Robert Meadows, $18
Anh-Trang Nguyen, $24
Jenna Pomponio, $24
Ethan Williams, $24
Joe Williams, $24
Seth William, $24
Alina Zilevicius, $18
Thanks for your prompt attention to this, I'm looking forward to a great meet!
EC
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
NO WORKOUT FOR PLATINUM OR GOLD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 2.
We'll have regular workout on Thursday Afternoon for Platinum, Gold & Silver.
The Summer Bronze Group will begin Monday, June 6, and run until Thursday, July 27. Each workout will be from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
We'll have regular workout on Thursday Afternoon for Platinum, Gold & Silver.
The Summer Bronze Group will begin Monday, June 6, and run until Thursday, July 27. Each workout will be from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
June & July Schedule for SMAC- all groups
Starting on Monday, June 20, we'll have the following schedule until the end of the long course season (late July or early August, depending on the last meet your child attends):
Platinum & Gold:
Sunday, 4-6 p.m.;
Mon-Fri, 8-10 a.m.;
Mon & Thu, 4-5:30 p.m.
Silver:
Mon-Thu, 6:00-7:30 p.m.;
Bronze:
Mon & Wed, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
(June 6-July 27)
If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks, I'm looking forward to the last couple of months of the long course season!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Starting on Monday, June 20, we'll have the following schedule until the end of the long course season (late July or early August, depending on the last meet your child attends):
Platinum & Gold:
Sunday, 4-6 p.m.;
Mon-Fri, 8-10 a.m.;
Mon & Thu, 4-5:30 p.m.
Silver:
Mon-Thu, 6:00-7:30 p.m.;
Bronze:
Mon & Wed, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
(June 6-July 27)
If you have any questions, email me at erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thanks, I'm looking forward to the last couple of months of the long course season!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Friday, May 27, 2011
MEET INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Hi everybody,
There is a meet on Sunday, June 26, up at UMBC, hosted by RAC & ASC. There is a "not faster than" qualifying time standard, so not everybody will be able to swim (or at least not swim all of their events). The pertinent info is listed below; please email me no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31 to let me know if you'd like your child entered in the meet.
ASC/RAC Independence Meet
June 25 & 26*, 2011*
*We are attending this meet on Sunday, June 26 ONLY (I cannot be there on Saturday, June 25)
Warmup Times:
10 & Under- warmup at 7:30 a.m., meet starts at 8:30 a.m.
11 & Older- warmup at 12:00 p.m., meet starts at 1:00 p.m.
Entry Fees: $6.00 per individual event ("IE"); no swimmer surcharge
Once I've done the entry, I'll email each family with their entry fees.
I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Hi everybody,
There is a meet on Sunday, June 26, up at UMBC, hosted by RAC & ASC. There is a "not faster than" qualifying time standard, so not everybody will be able to swim (or at least not swim all of their events). The pertinent info is listed below; please email me no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31 to let me know if you'd like your child entered in the meet.
ASC/RAC Independence Meet
June 25 & 26*, 2011*
*We are attending this meet on Sunday, June 26 ONLY (I cannot be there on Saturday, June 25)
Warmup Times:
10 & Under- warmup at 7:30 a.m., meet starts at 8:30 a.m.
11 & Older- warmup at 12:00 p.m., meet starts at 1:00 p.m.
Entry Fees: $6.00 per individual event ("IE"); no swimmer surcharge
Once I've done the entry, I'll email each family with their entry fees.
I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
The workout schedule for the Memorial Day Holiday (Monday, May 30th) is as follows:
Platinum & Gold- 8-10 a.m.
Silver: 8-9:30 a.m.
There is no scheduled Bronze Group workout, nor are there any afternoon workouts scheduled for that day. Our regular workout schedule will resume on Tuesday Afternoon, May 31. Please email me if you have any questions.
Enjoy the holiday!
EC
The workout schedule for the Memorial Day Holiday (Monday, May 30th) is as follows:
Platinum & Gold- 8-10 a.m.
Silver: 8-9:30 a.m.
There is no scheduled Bronze Group workout, nor are there any afternoon workouts scheduled for that day. Our regular workout schedule will resume on Tuesday Afternoon, May 31. Please email me if you have any questions.
Enjoy the holiday!
EC
Sunday, May 22, 2011
NO AFTERNOON WORKOUT FOR PLATINUM OR GOLD ON SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011.
We'll resume our regular workout schedule (scy) on Monday Morning, May 23, 2011.
Thanks to everybody from Wagner Aquatic Club who came down to train long course with us this weekend! We really enjoyed having you here and can't wait until we can do it again!
We'll resume our regular workout schedule (scy) on Monday Morning, May 23, 2011.
Thanks to everybody from Wagner Aquatic Club who came down to train long course with us this weekend! We really enjoyed having you here and can't wait until we can do it again!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Attention swimmers & parents in the Platinum & Gold groups:
This coming weekend (May 21-22), we'll be hosting members of the Wagner Aquatic Club from Staten Island, NY here at the Hall Aquatic Center. They're coming to spend a couple of days training long course with us. The practice schedule for those two days is as follows:
Saturday, May 21: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
Saturday, May 21: 6-8 p.m. (optional)
Sunday, May 22: 6-8 a.m.
This is a great opportunity to train with some fast, unfamiliar faces. Make sure you hydrate appropriately before each workout, and be ready to challenge yourself; remember, unless you step outside of your comfort zone, you'll never really know what you're capable of - and this is a great weekend to find out!
Looking forward to some great long course training, email me if you have any questions!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
This coming weekend (May 21-22), we'll be hosting members of the Wagner Aquatic Club from Staten Island, NY here at the Hall Aquatic Center. They're coming to spend a couple of days training long course with us. The practice schedule for those two days is as follows:
Saturday, May 21: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
Saturday, May 21: 6-8 p.m. (optional)
Sunday, May 22: 6-8 a.m.
This is a great opportunity to train with some fast, unfamiliar faces. Make sure you hydrate appropriately before each workout, and be ready to challenge yourself; remember, unless you step outside of your comfort zone, you'll never really know what you're capable of - and this is a great weekend to find out!
Looking forward to some great long course training, email me if you have any questions!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Friday, May 13, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Hello SMAC swimmers & families,
Listed below are the meets I'd like to go to this summer. All meets will be conducted in long course meters ("LCM"); keep in mind, this schedule could change for anybody - or the entire team, depending on what meets somebody might qualify for. I have not yet heard back from a couple of Meet Directors; as I do (and we can plan with more certainty), I will let you know.
Email me if you have any questions. Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to a great season!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
May 7-8: CAA @ Fairland Aquatic Club; no qualifying times
May 13-15: UMBC; qualifying times
June 10-13: NBAC; qualifying times
June 24-26: ????
July 8-11: NBAC, OR UMBC; qualifying times for both
July 24-25: ?????
August 4-7: LSC Championships at St. Mary's College; qualifying times
Listed below are the meets I'd like to go to this summer. All meets will be conducted in long course meters ("LCM"); keep in mind, this schedule could change for anybody - or the entire team, depending on what meets somebody might qualify for. I have not yet heard back from a couple of Meet Directors; as I do (and we can plan with more certainty), I will let you know.
Email me if you have any questions. Thanks for being a part of SMAC, I'm looking forward to a great season!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
May 7-8: CAA @ Fairland Aquatic Club; no qualifying times
May 13-15: UMBC; qualifying times
June 10-13: NBAC; qualifying times
June 24-26: ????
July 8-11: NBAC, OR UMBC; qualifying times for both
July 24-25: ?????
August 4-7: LSC Championships at St. Mary's College; qualifying times
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
**UPDATED WARMUP INFORMATION FOR THE CAA MEET, May 7 & 8**
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
CAA Spring Fling Long Course Novice Meet |
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Please note the changes below to the morning sessions ONLY for the CAA Meet this weekend, May 7th & 8th.
Saturday & Sunday AM sessions
8am Warmups
9am Meet Start
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Location - Fairland Aquatics Center - 13820 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707
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Schedule
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Saturday AM Session 1 - 9 -12 year olds 8:00AM Warm Ups & 9:00AM Start
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Saturday PM Session 2 - 13 & Older 12:30PM Warm Ups & 1:30PM Start
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Sunday AM Session 3 - 9 -12 year olds 8:00AM Warm Ups & 9:00AM Start
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Sunday PM Session 4 - 13 & Older 12:30PM Warm Ups & 1:30PM Start
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Open to all USA Swimming registered swimmers with times slower than the 2009-2012 long course meter or short course yard "A" times.
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This meet is for swimmers 9 & Older who have BB and slower times.
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8 & Unders will NOT be allowed to swim in the OPEN category
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
**Meet information for this weekend**
Columbia Aquatics Association -
Spring Fling Novice Long Course Meet
Saturday and Sunday - May 7 & 8 2011
Location Fairland Aquatics Center - 13820 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707
Pool Phone: 301-362-6060- emergencies only, please
PLEASE NOTE – there will NOT be a clerk or course for this meet.
Schedule
Saturday AM Session 1 - 9 -12 year olds 7:30AM Warm Ups & 8:30AM Start
Saturday PM Session 2 - 13 & Older 12:30PM Warm Ups & 1:30PM Start
Sunday AM Session 3 - 9 -12 year olds 7:30AM Warm Ups & 8:30AM Start
Sunday PM Session 4 - 13 & Older 12:30PM Warm Ups & 1:30PM Start
*The Warm Up Schedule will be posted in the pool area.* Please plan to be on deck 10 minutes prior to the warmup start time!*
THE MEET DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SESSION START TIMES AS
NECESSARY. PLEASE CHECK THE MARYLAND SWIMMING WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, no timeline or psych sheets have been posted.
Email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to a great meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Columbia Aquatics Association -
Spring Fling Novice Long Course Meet
Saturday and Sunday - May 7 & 8 2011
Location Fairland Aquatics Center - 13820 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707
Pool Phone: 301-362-6060- emergencies only, please
PLEASE NOTE – there will NOT be a clerk or course for this meet.
Schedule
Saturday AM Session 1 - 9 -12 year olds 7:30AM Warm Ups & 8:30AM Start
Saturday PM Session 2 - 13 & Older 12:30PM Warm Ups & 1:30PM Start
Sunday AM Session 3 - 9 -12 year olds 7:30AM Warm Ups & 8:30AM Start
Sunday PM Session 4 - 13 & Older 12:30PM Warm Ups & 1:30PM Start
*The Warm Up Schedule will be posted in the pool area.* Please plan to be on deck 10 minutes prior to the warmup start time!*
THE MEET DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SESSION START TIMES AS
NECESSARY. PLEASE CHECK THE MARYLAND SWIMMING WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, no timeline or psych sheets have been posted.
Email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to a great meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Sunday/Wednesday BRONZE GROUP "Mini-Meet" will be tonight!
Wednesday, April 27, will be the last workout for the Sun/Wed Bronze Group. Workout tonight will consist of a quick warmup- a chance for everybody to get in & loosen up, do some stroke drills & light kicking. Then, after a five or ten minute break, we'll have our "Mini-Meet!" Everybody will have a chance to race a 25 in each stroke, then at the end (if we have time), anybody can go a 50 Freestyle!
We'll have small goodie bags for everybody afterwards! We're looking forward to seeing everybody tonight at the pool!
Thanks for your support of SMAC!
EC
Wednesday, April 27, will be the last workout for the Sun/Wed Bronze Group. Workout tonight will consist of a quick warmup- a chance for everybody to get in & loosen up, do some stroke drills & light kicking. Then, after a five or ten minute break, we'll have our "Mini-Meet!" Everybody will have a chance to race a 25 in each stroke, then at the end (if we have time), anybody can go a 50 Freestyle!
We'll have small goodie bags for everybody afterwards! We're looking forward to seeing everybody tonight at the pool!
Thanks for your support of SMAC!
EC
Saturday, April 23, 2011
**ALL WORKOUTS CANCELED ON SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2011**
Workout for the Platinum, Gold & Bronze groups are canceled for this Sunday, April 24, 2011. We'll have regular workout on Monday, April 25, 2011, including morning workout at 5:30 a.m. (with drylands) for the Platinum & Gold groups. The Sun/Wed Bronze Group will have its Mini-Meet (and last workout of the session) on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Thanks for your support of SMAC, enjoy the holiday!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Workout for the Platinum, Gold & Bronze groups are canceled for this Sunday, April 24, 2011. We'll have regular workout on Monday, April 25, 2011, including morning workout at 5:30 a.m. (with drylands) for the Platinum & Gold groups. The Sun/Wed Bronze Group will have its Mini-Meet (and last workout of the session) on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Thanks for your support of SMAC, enjoy the holiday!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thursday, April 14, 2011
**MAY MEET ENTRY FEES**
Hi everybody!
The May meet entries have been submitted; all entry fees are listed below. PLEASE BE SURE TO DROP YOUR CHECK (payable to Calvert County Parks & Rec) at the Front Desk by FRIDAY, APRIL 15, when you bring your child to workout. This is very important for us in order to get our entry fees to the Meet Director by the time the meet begins; thanks you in advance for your attention to this!
CAA (May 7-8) at Fairland Aquatic Center:
Catherine Craig- $30
Margaret Foulkes- $36
Brian Freschi- $36
Laurel Gallaudet- $24
Abby Johnson- $$42
Bekah Johnson- $42
Isaiah Johnson- $48
McKenna Johnson- $42
Michael Jones- $42
Braden Lense- $42
Robert Meadows- $36
Anh-Trang Nguyen- $42
Haylee Plaudis- $36
Victoria Plaudis- $42
Jenna Pomponio- $42
Catherine Scott- $36
Zachary Spain- $24
Alina Zilevicius- $30
Abby Seeger Meet @ UMBC (May 13-15):
Daryl Baxter- $6
Tommy Cranford- $42
Jacob Dohrman- $36
Thanks for being on top of this. I'm looking forward to the meets!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Hi everybody!
The May meet entries have been submitted; all entry fees are listed below. PLEASE BE SURE TO DROP YOUR CHECK (payable to Calvert County Parks & Rec) at the Front Desk by FRIDAY, APRIL 15, when you bring your child to workout. This is very important for us in order to get our entry fees to the Meet Director by the time the meet begins; thanks you in advance for your attention to this!
CAA (May 7-8) at Fairland Aquatic Center:
Catherine Craig- $30
Margaret Foulkes- $36
Brian Freschi- $36
Laurel Gallaudet- $24
Abby Johnson- $$42
Bekah Johnson- $42
Isaiah Johnson- $48
McKenna Johnson- $42
Michael Jones- $42
Braden Lense- $42
Robert Meadows- $36
Anh-Trang Nguyen- $42
Haylee Plaudis- $36
Victoria Plaudis- $42
Jenna Pomponio- $42
Catherine Scott- $36
Zachary Spain- $24
Alina Zilevicius- $30
Abby Seeger Meet @ UMBC (May 13-15):
Daryl Baxter- $6
Tommy Cranford- $42
Jacob Dohrman- $36
Thanks for being on top of this. I'm looking forward to the meets!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
MEET ENTRY FEES FOR THE ABBY SEEGER MEET @ UMBC, May 13-15
Daryl Baxter- $6
Tommy Cranford- $42
Jacob Dohrman- $36
Please write a check for the appropriate amount, payable to Calvert County Parks & Rec, and drop it at the Front Desk by Friday, April 15, 2011. Thanks very much for your support of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Daryl Baxter- $6
Tommy Cranford- $42
Jacob Dohrman- $36
Please write a check for the appropriate amount, payable to Calvert County Parks & Rec, and drop it at the Front Desk by Friday, April 15, 2011. Thanks very much for your support of SMAC, I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Monday, April 11, 2011
Hello Silver Group parents & athletes!
Congratulations on a great showing this past weekend at our very first long course meters ("LCM") meet! I was very impressed with everybody's positive attitude & strong kicking in their races! Keep up the good work as we move through the summer season!
There is a meet on May 7 & 8 hosted by Columbia Aquatics Association up at Fairland Aquatic Center. This meet has a "not faster than" entry standard: anybody who has not yet achieved the "A" time standard in an event- either short course OR long course- is eligible to swim.
If anybody is interested in swimming in this meet, please email me (erikcollins19@gmail.com) no later than Wednesday Morning, April 13, by 10 a.m. and let me know. We'll have to move quickly to get the entry squared away, but if the interest is there, we'll get it done.
Looking forward to hearing from everybody, thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
Congratulations on a great showing this past weekend at our very first long course meters ("LCM") meet! I was very impressed with everybody's positive attitude & strong kicking in their races! Keep up the good work as we move through the summer season!
There is a meet on May 7 & 8 hosted by Columbia Aquatics Association up at Fairland Aquatic Center. This meet has a "not faster than" entry standard: anybody who has not yet achieved the "A" time standard in an event- either short course OR long course- is eligible to swim.
If anybody is interested in swimming in this meet, please email me (erikcollins19@gmail.com) no later than Wednesday Morning, April 13, by 10 a.m. and let me know. We'll have to move quickly to get the entry squared away, but if the interest is there, we'll get it done.
Looking forward to hearing from everybody, thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
Sunday, April 10, 2011
**Sun-Wed Bronze Group Update**
The Sunday & Wednesday Bronze Group will go one extra week, until Wednesday, April 27, to make up for the two canceled workouts earlier in the session. There will be workout on Sunday, April 24 and again on Wednesday, April 27. Both of these workouts will be at the regularly scheduled workout time.
On Wednesday, April 27, we'll have our "Mini-Meet." This will consist of a quick warmup, then everybody will have a chance to race a single 25 yard swim in each of the four strokes. At the end, if anybody wants to swim a 100 yard IM (Individual Medley- one length of each stroke consecutively), they can! Afterwards, we'll have a small goodie bag for everybody!
We're looking forward to an exciting finish of this session! If you have any questions, email me at:
erikcollins19@gmail.com.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
The Sunday & Wednesday Bronze Group will go one extra week, until Wednesday, April 27, to make up for the two canceled workouts earlier in the session. There will be workout on Sunday, April 24 and again on Wednesday, April 27. Both of these workouts will be at the regularly scheduled workout time.
On Wednesday, April 27, we'll have our "Mini-Meet." This will consist of a quick warmup, then everybody will have a chance to race a single 25 yard swim in each of the four strokes. At the end, if anybody wants to swim a 100 yard IM (Individual Medley- one length of each stroke consecutively), they can! Afterwards, we'll have a small goodie bag for everybody!
We're looking forward to an exciting finish of this session! If you have any questions, email me at:
erikcollins19@gmail.com.
Thanks for being a part of SMAC!
EC
Friday, April 8, 2011
SUMMER MEET NEWS
I've heard back from the Retriever Aquatic Club, so we can enter their meet, May 13-15. The cut off times & "Eligibility Report" are posted on the bulletin board. I've not heard back yet from the folks at NBAC (June 10-13 and July 8-11), so I have no information on those meets yet.
The Retriever meet entry will have to be done by next Wednesday, April 13. I'll have those cut off times with me at the meet this weekend (or we can use converted scy times). Either way, email me by Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by 10 a.m. if your child wants to swim up at UMBC on May 13-15.
Thanks for your support of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
I've heard back from the Retriever Aquatic Club, so we can enter their meet, May 13-15. The cut off times & "Eligibility Report" are posted on the bulletin board. I've not heard back yet from the folks at NBAC (June 10-13 and July 8-11), so I have no information on those meets yet.
The Retriever meet entry will have to be done by next Wednesday, April 13. I'll have those cut off times with me at the meet this weekend (or we can use converted scy times). Either way, email me by Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by 10 a.m. if your child wants to swim up at UMBC on May 13-15.
Thanks for your support of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Attention MON/THU Bronze Group families:
Due to the late Spring Break in the public schools, we'll be having our end-of-session "Mini Meet" on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
This meet will take place right here at the pool at our regular workout time. Everybody will have a chance to warmup, then we'll go through a 25 yard event in each stroke, along with a 50 Freestyle (and a 100 IM for anybody who's interested). We'll have some light refreshments afterwards (juice, cookies, et...) We'll need some parents to help time that afternoon; if you're able to help, please come down on deck next Thursday when you bring your child to workout.
We'll have regular workout the following week (Mon & Thu April 18 & 21) for anybody who is still in town over the break.
Thanks for your support of SMAC, we're looking forward to the Mini-Meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Due to the late Spring Break in the public schools, we'll be having our end-of-session "Mini Meet" on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
This meet will take place right here at the pool at our regular workout time. Everybody will have a chance to warmup, then we'll go through a 25 yard event in each stroke, along with a 50 Freestyle (and a 100 IM for anybody who's interested). We'll have some light refreshments afterwards (juice, cookies, et...) We'll need some parents to help time that afternoon; if you're able to help, please come down on deck next Thursday when you bring your child to workout.
We'll have regular workout the following week (Mon & Thu April 18 & 21) for anybody who is still in town over the break.
Thanks for your support of SMAC, we're looking forward to the Mini-Meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
2011 CBAC Spring Long Course Meet
Subj: Warm Up Assignments
1. Due to the small size of this year’s meet all warm up sessions will be “OPEN” and teams shall share lanes in the competition pool.
2. Lanes 1 and 8 shall be converted to “sprint lanes” for the final 25 minutes of each warm up session.
3. The 25 Yard pool will be available for continuous warm up/warm down throughout the meet.
PLEASE NOTE:
Saturday AM warmup starts at 6:50 a.m., the meet begins at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday PM warmup has been changed to 11:45 a.m., the meet will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Please email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Subj: Warm Up Assignments
1. Due to the small size of this year’s meet all warm up sessions will be “OPEN” and teams shall share lanes in the competition pool.
2. Lanes 1 and 8 shall be converted to “sprint lanes” for the final 25 minutes of each warm up session.
3. The 25 Yard pool will be available for continuous warm up/warm down throughout the meet.
PLEASE NOTE:
Saturday AM warmup starts at 6:50 a.m., the meet begins at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday PM warmup has been changed to 11:45 a.m., the meet will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Please email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Thursday, March 31, 2011
**REMINDERS**
Parents, please be sure to turn in your entry fees to the Front Desk by today, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Remember, we need to collect all of the entry fees before the county will begin the check -writing procedure.
On Thursday, March 31, 2011, we'll have pizza after the senior workout (no soda, but plenty of water). All Platinum & Gold athletes are encouraged to stop in at the downstairs classroom for pizza after workout!
Thanks, see you at the pool!
EC
Parents, please be sure to turn in your entry fees to the Front Desk by today, Thursday, March 31, 2011. Remember, we need to collect all of the entry fees before the county will begin the check -writing procedure.
On Thursday, March 31, 2011, we'll have pizza after the senior workout (no soda, but plenty of water). All Platinum & Gold athletes are encouraged to stop in at the downstairs classroom for pizza after workout!
Thanks, see you at the pool!
EC
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Entry fees for the SPRING LC Meet, hosted by CBAC- Saturday, April 9, 2011
Please write a check for these fees, payable to CALVERT COUNTY PARKS & REC, and drop it off at the Front Desk no later than Thursday, March 31, 2011. I will hand out a hard copy of everybody's events & fees at workout starting on Wednesday, March 30. I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
2011 CBAC Spring LC Meet 4/8/2011
Meet Setup Entry Fees: IE - $6.00
Name IE Fee Relay Fee Total
Daniel America (15) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Daryl Baxter (19) 2 $12.00 0 $12.00
Sarah Cole (10) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Catherine Craig (11) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Thomas Cranford (13) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Jacob Dohrman (16) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Margaret Foulkes (9) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Laurel Gallaudet (10) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Isabella Hernandez (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Stefan Hernandez (14) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
John Hoerauf (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Isaiah Johnson (11) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
McKenna Johnson (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Michael Jones (13) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Jacob LaBarbera (15) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Braden Lense (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Robbert Meadows (16) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Dawson Miller (11) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Anh-Trang Nguyen (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Jenna Pomponio (17) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Zachary Spain (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Alina Zilevicius (16) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Please write a check for these fees, payable to CALVERT COUNTY PARKS & REC, and drop it off at the Front Desk no later than Thursday, March 31, 2011. I will hand out a hard copy of everybody's events & fees at workout starting on Wednesday, March 30. I'm looking forward to the meet!
EC
2011 CBAC Spring LC Meet 4/8/2011
Meet Setup Entry Fees: IE - $6.00
Name IE Fee Relay Fee Total
Daniel America (15) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Daryl Baxter (19) 2 $12.00 0 $12.00
Sarah Cole (10) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Catherine Craig (11) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Thomas Cranford (13) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Jacob Dohrman (16) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Margaret Foulkes (9) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Laurel Gallaudet (10) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Isabella Hernandez (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Stefan Hernandez (14) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
John Hoerauf (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Isaiah Johnson (11) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
McKenna Johnson (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Michael Jones (13) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Jacob LaBarbera (15) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Braden Lense (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Robbert Meadows (16) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Dawson Miller (11) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Anh-Trang Nguyen (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Jenna Pomponio (17) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Zachary Spain (12) 4 $24.00 0 $24.00
Alina Zilevicius (16) 3 $18.00 0 $18.00
Monday, March 21, 2011
MEET INFO FOR THE CBAC SPRING LONG COURSE MEET, APRIL 8-9
There is a long course meters ("LCM") meet being hosted by CBAC down in St. Mary's on April 8-10. We will only be swimming on Friday & Saturday, as I cannot be there on Sunday, April 10th (I've never raced in April, and my plans were made back in the Fall, which is why I cannot be there on Sunday, April 10th).
There are NO TIME STANDARDS for this meet, so everybody in the Silver, Gold & Platinum groups can swim in this meet.
The session schedule is as follows:
Friday, April 8:
OPEN Girls & Boys 1500M Free: warmup at 4 p.m., the meet starts at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 9:
AM Session- 13 & Over Girls & Boys, warmup starts at 6:50 a.m., meet starts at 8 a.m.
PM Session- 9 through 12 year old Girls & Boys, warmup starts at 12:30 p.m., meet starts at 1:30 p.m.
This is an outstanding opportunity for everybody to race in a long course meet, get some times for their events, and have a starting point for the LCM season.
EMAIL ME BY MONDAY, MARCH 28 BY 10 AM IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SWIM IN THIS MEET! (erikcollins19@gmail.com)
Thanks, I'm looking forward to a great LCM season!
EC
There is a long course meters ("LCM") meet being hosted by CBAC down in St. Mary's on April 8-10. We will only be swimming on Friday & Saturday, as I cannot be there on Sunday, April 10th (I've never raced in April, and my plans were made back in the Fall, which is why I cannot be there on Sunday, April 10th).
There are NO TIME STANDARDS for this meet, so everybody in the Silver, Gold & Platinum groups can swim in this meet.
The session schedule is as follows:
Friday, April 8:
OPEN Girls & Boys 1500M Free: warmup at 4 p.m., the meet starts at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 9:
AM Session- 13 & Over Girls & Boys, warmup starts at 6:50 a.m., meet starts at 8 a.m.
PM Session- 9 through 12 year old Girls & Boys, warmup starts at 12:30 p.m., meet starts at 1:30 p.m.
This is an outstanding opportunity for everybody to race in a long course meet, get some times for their events, and have a starting point for the LCM season.
EMAIL ME BY MONDAY, MARCH 28 BY 10 AM IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SWIM IN THIS MEET! (erikcollins19@gmail.com)
Thanks, I'm looking forward to a great LCM season!
EC
Friday, March 11, 2011
Junior Champs hosted by CBAC, March 11-13
Warm-up/Meet Schedule
| Friday Evening | 9 & Over | Warm-ups 4:00pm, meet starts 5:00pm * Entrants in the 500 must provide own timer and counter. |
| Saturday Morning | 9-10, 11-12 | Warm-ups 7:00am, meet starts 8:00am |
| Saturday Afternoon | 13-14, 15 & Over | Warm-ups 11:30am, meet starts 12:30pm (Changed 3/7) |
| Sunday Morning | 9-10, 11-12 | Warm-ups 7:00am, meet starts 8:00am |
| Sunday Afternoon | 13-14, 15 & Over | Warm-ups 11:30am, meet starts 12:30pm (Changed 3/7) |
| Note: The meet director reserves the right to adjust the above warm-up/meet start times based on entries received. | ||
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
BRONZE REGISTRATION INFO FOR SPRING SESSION
Hello Bronze families and athletes!
SMAC will be offering a short Bronze Group session this Spring. This session will start soon after the current session ends late in April, and continue until just before school gets out (about five weeks, see the Front Desk for the official dates). This is an excellent opportunity for any existing member of the Bronze Group to keep their skills sharp until they get out of school and start their summer vacation!
Registration for this session is now open; you can register at the Front Desk. We'll be offering this session in two groups: an early group from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m., and then a later group from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Both groups will meet on Monday and Thursday. Register early, as the Bronze Group has been one of our most popular programs! Feel free to email me with any questions you might have at erikcollins19@gmail.com
We're looking forward to a great session! Thanks for your support of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Hello Bronze families and athletes!
SMAC will be offering a short Bronze Group session this Spring. This session will start soon after the current session ends late in April, and continue until just before school gets out (about five weeks, see the Front Desk for the official dates). This is an excellent opportunity for any existing member of the Bronze Group to keep their skills sharp until they get out of school and start their summer vacation!
Registration for this session is now open; you can register at the Front Desk. We'll be offering this session in two groups: an early group from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m., and then a later group from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Both groups will meet on Monday and Thursday. Register early, as the Bronze Group has been one of our most popular programs! Feel free to email me with any questions you might have at erikcollins19@gmail.com
We're looking forward to a great session! Thanks for your support of SMAC!
EC
erikcollins19@gmail.com
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Listed below is the March schedule for the Platinum, Gold & Silver Groups. The Anticipated Meet Schedule will be handed out next week for these groups as well. Please email me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to a great summer season!
EC (erikcollins19@gmail.com)
March 2011
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| Plat/Gold: 4-6 pm | AM Drylands, Plat & Gold Plat/Gold: 4-6 pm Silver: 6-7:30 pm | Plat/Gold: 4-6 pm Silver: 6-7:30 pm | Plat/Gold: 4-6 pm Silver: 6-7:30 | AM Drylands, Plat & Gold Plat/Gold: 4-6 pm Silver: 6-7:30 | Plat/Gold: 4-6 pm *Silver: 6-7 pm!* | OFF |
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| April 3-8: Regular schedule all week. | Please note: No workout Mon, 4/11 if you swam both days @ CBAC! |
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| CBAC Meet @ St. Mary’s (April 9-10) NO AM SESSION @ SUN, April 10! |
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