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Summer Begins
June 14th:
School is almost out (I am sure
kids are bummed), and we will begin the summer schedule next
Monday. Be sure you know your workout schedule. Just a
reminder, summer is short so don't waste a minute (We are
only 5 1/2 weeks for JO's). Be sure you keep up with
the meet schedule and get your entries in on
time.
If you have any other
activities/vacations, be sure to communicate them with your
coaches.
Summer JO's,
July 15-18:
Calling all OA families. Only
5 1/2 weeks away and our coordinators are busy working out details
and organizing the jobs list. We are asking all families to
step up to the plate. Our donations wish lists will be out
soon as well. Thank you for all your
support.
Team = a group of individuals
working and cooperating to achieve a common
goal.
Orinda Aquatics - Character First - Team
First
Carson
City;
The Junior group made the annual
pilgrimage to Carson City over Memorial weekend with probably one
of the biggest groups ever. The swimming was good but as
always the dinner at REDs and the Bowling was better.
Although we have been attending this meet 10 years, we did have a
first - Que for Five platter at Reds (vegetarians beware).
Del Valle Open
Water;
Great Job to all who participated
in the open water swim in Livermore yesterday. It was a great
day, beautiful venue and the kids had a very positive
experience. The results are still be tabulated but it looks
as if OA had a great showing, not bad for first timers. For a
look at the prelim results[
Open
Water].
Kudo's to Coach Marc leading the
way for the coaching staff. Also to Mollie Larsen, Ariel
Thomas, Ally Levine and Delia Salomon for competing in the 1.5 mile
swims.
he Junior group made the annual
pilgrimage to Carson City over Memorial weekend with probably one
of the biggest groups ever. The swimming was good but as
always the dinner at RED's and the Bowling was better.
Although we have been attending this meet 10 years, we did have a
first - Que for Five platter at Reds (vegetarians beware).
USA Scholatstic
All - American:
Each year, USA Swimming
recognizes its members who excel both in the classroom and in the
pool. The Scholastic All-America Team is made up of high school
student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or
higher and who have achieved the required time standard in a single
event.
To be eligible for this
recognition, swimmers must have completed 10th,
11th or 12th grade and must be a USA Swimming
member athlete.
[
USA Scholar Athlete Application] Deadline is August
1st.
Monthly Dues
Reminder: All monthly
swim payments are due the 1st of each month.
Log into your member account and view your invoices at any time.
Please send your payments to: 5101 Coach Drive, El Sobrante,
CA 94803. Thank you for making payments on
time. Team Policy: outstanding dues of over a month
can result in swimmers being held out of the water until balances
are paid.
Upcoming Meets
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Pacific Swimming Schedule. [Pacific Meets].
Still Open: Bear CBA+ LC, Contra Costa
College, June 26-27. Recommended for Jr.
Group. Sr group swimmers check with coaches. Don't
wait, filling fast.
Santa Clara International, June
18-20. Team meet for Seniors who
qualify. Coach entered meet, information to
follow.
Online Entry Available: Junior
Olympics, Soda Center, July 15-18. Team
Hosted Meet. Peak meet for Jr. Group.
Coming Soon: Tiger Aquatics, UoP -
Stocton, July 24-25. Peak/Shave meet for Jr.
swimmers that do not qualify for JO's. Sr swimmers who do not
attend sectionals.
Coming Soon: Long Course Far Westerns,
July 28 - Aug. 1 24-25, Stockton.
Coming Soon: Summers End Classic,
Walnut Creek, Aug. 14-15. Short Course meet.
Team Gear:
We are a Nike
sponsored team and would like all swimmers to have a team jacket
and wear a team suit at all Non-Peak/Big
Meets.
All team
attire can be purchased at NorCal Swim Shop in Walnut Creek.
NorCal has OA hats and shirts as well, parents.
Team Caps/Shirts
available at the pool - see coaches. Caps are $4 for latex,
$13 for silicon and $15 for team shirts.
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