posted Aug 9, 2009 9:41 AM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
- Maria Parfitt will be holding a
free stroke clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm at the Calcutta
YMCA. It begins August 11 and will run though September 10.
Participants must have a YMCA membership and have passed the Minnow
level of lessons at the YMCA, be a past member of the WaveRunners, or
be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke. This is a good
opportunity for swimmers who are considering joining the WaveRunners
but aren't sure if they would like competitive swimming. Please pass this along to anyone you think may be interested.
- Registration for the WaveRunners
will be Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 - 2:00 at the Calcutta YMCA.
-
The WaveRunners Hot Dog Sale will be Sunday, August 23 from 10:00 - 6:00 at the Calcutta Giant Eagle. Please contact Jan Todd (4jtodds@comcast.net, cell: 330-853-4372) if you can help.
|
posted Jul 29, 2009 4:49 PM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
ATTENTION WAVERUNNERS SWIMMERS & FAMILIES
The YMCA WaveRunners swim team will be holding a hot dog sale as a fundraiser on Sunday, August 23 at the Calcutta Giant Eagle. Hours of Operation are from 11am to 6pm. Set-up is at 10am and tear-down will be from 6pm until completed.
Giant Eagle will supply at cost:
Hot Dogs
Buns
Giant Eagle Soda
Mustard
Ketchup
Prices will be $0.50 each for hot dog and soda.
WaveRunners will need to supply:
1 tent
2 - 6 foot tables
2 - grills
Containers for ice and pop. (Giant Eagle has provided these in the past)
4 to 6 workers per shift
2 donation containers
Team banner
Jan Todd has agreed to organize this. Please mark on your calendar and contact Jan if you are able to help, email: 4jtodds@comcast.net or call her at 330-853-4372.
Thank you
|
posted Jul 25, 2009 7:21 AM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
THOMPSON PARK DOLPHINS AWARDS PICNIC AND CHINESE AUCTION--Monday
Come help celebrate a great season along with the 20th Birthday of the Thompson Park Dolphins Swim Team
Monday, July 27, 2009
Pavilion #1 (next to the tennis courts)
Set-up at 5:00 pm
Picnic starts at 5:30 pm
The team will provide drinks, plates, napkins, utensils, and chicken.
Last Names beginning with:
B, D main dishes
S, T side dishes
M, R vegetables
L, H fruit
C, G, V salad
A, K, O, P dessert
Please bring your own serving spoons.
***We
will have approximately 10-15 guests at the picnic including Mayor Jim
& Amy Swoger, Maria Parfitt, Suellen Hickman, and members of the EL
City Water Department (the 'Waterdogs')**
We will also be holding our annual Chinese Auction. You can give your donated items to Jan Todd anytime before the auction (the sooner the better so she can get tags printed).
Questions? contact Jan Todd at 4jtodds@comcast.net or 330-853-4372.
**We must have everything cleaned and be out of the pavilion by 8:30 pm after the picnic.
|
posted Jul 20, 2009 7:25 AM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
Tomorrow's Sandcastle trip has been postponed and re-scheduled for next Tuesday, July 28, due to the weather.
- The forecast looks similar to this past Saturday and Sandcastle closed early (at 2:00 pm) that day.
- Please contact Heidi Meredith if you were not able to go tomorrow and wish to go next week, there is room on the bus.
Sandcastle Information--Tuesday, July 28th
Meet at Dunhams' Parking Lot no later than 8:45 am; the bus will leave at 9:00 am. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The park opens at 11:00 am. Tickets will be distributed to the team and family members at the gate. For questions, please call Heidi Meredith (330-692-7962).
NEW 2009 WAVE POOL RULESNew in 2009--the Mon-Tsunami Wave Pool will be fenced off with one entrance and exit. A lifeguard will be at the entrance to the wave pool measuring guests to ensure that anyone under 48" is given and properly fitted with a lifejacket. In the Wave Pool, all guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by an adult. The Park insists that parents keep their children within arms reach for their close supervision on all water activities. Lifejackets are available free of charge. CAN I BRING FOOD?Sandcastle allows guests to bring in a 1 one-gallon bag (i.e. clear zip lock bag) of snacks or non-alcoholic beverages. Food must be portion sized. No unopened bags of chips, pretzels, cookies, etc. Sandcastle does not allow glass of any type or alcohol to be brought into the park. Snacks must be portioned sized and drinks can be no larger than a 20 oz bottle. For your conveinence, guests may keep their one gallon portioned size bags in a small cooler no bigger than an 8 quart personal cooler (10"x12"x9"). Sandcastle will not permit coolers larger than this and any large unopened bags or containers of food. HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
For all waterslides, guests must be at least 54" and be capable swimmers. Blue Tubaluba riders must be 54" to slide in a single tube. Riders between 36" - 54" must slide in a double tube with an adult. Lightening Express body slide riders must be taller than 58". Tad Pool swimmers must be less than 42" tall, and Wet Willie's guests must be less than 54". All Mon-Tsunami Wave Pool guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be within arms reach of a guardian. For the Lazy River and Sandbar Pool, there are no specific height restrictions but guests must be capable swimmers, or be with an adult who is a capable swimmer. Parents and guardians are required to keep their children under close supervision on all water activities. SEE http://www.sandcastlewaterpark.com/ for more information. |
posted Jul 19, 2009 10:44 AM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
Sandcastle Information--Tuesday
Meet at Dunhams' Parking Lot no later that 8:45 am. Bus will leave at 9:00 am. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The park opens at 11:00 am. Tickets will be distributed to the team and
family members at the gate. For questions, please call Heidi Meredith
(330-692-7962).
NEW 2009 WAVE POOL RULES
New
in 2009--the Mon-Tsunami Wave Pool will be fenced off with one entrance
and exit. A lifeguard will be at the entrance to the wave pool
measuring guests to ensure that anyone under 48" is given and properly
fitted with a lifejacket. In the Wave Pool, all guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by an adult.
The Park insists that parents keep their children within arms reach for
their close supervision on all water activities. Lifejackets are
available free of charge.
CAN I BRING FOOD?
Sandcastle
allows guests to bring in a 1 one-gallon bag (i.e. clear zip lock bag)
of snacks or non-alcoholic beverages. Food must be portion sized. No
unopened bags of chips, pretzels, cookies, etc. Sandcastle does not
allow glass of any type or alcohol to be brought into the park. Snacks
must be portioned sized and drinks can be no larger than a 20 oz
bottle. For your conveinence, guests may keep their one gallon
portioned size bags in a small cooler no bigger than an 8 quart
personal cooler (10"x12"x9"). Sandcastle will not permit coolers larger
than this and any large unopened bags or containers of food.
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTSFor
all waterslides, guests must be at least 54" and be capable swimmers.
Blue Tubaluba riders must be 54" to slide in a single tube. Riders
between 36" - 54" must slide in a double tube with an adult. Lightening
Express body slide riders must be taller than 58". Tad Pool swimmers
must be less than 42" tall, and Wet Willie's guests must be less than
54". All Mon-Tsunami Wave Pool guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a
lifejacket and be within arms reach of a guardian. For the Lazy River
and Sandbar Pool, there are no specific height restrictions but guests
must be capable swimmers, or be with an adult who is a capable swimmer.
Parents and guardians are required to keep their children under close
supervision on all water activities.
SEE http://www.sandcastlewaterpark.com/ for more information.PICTURE CD--Wednesday
Kristi Braham has been taking pictures all season and has agreed to make them available on CD.
The cost will be $5.00 ($2.00 to cover the cost of the CD, $3.00 as a team fund-raiser).
Please pre-order the CD's:
Name:_______________________
Number Ordered:______________
Total $:______________________
Please give the above information and payment to Darla Boso by Wednesday, July 22.
ALL-STAR MEET--Thursday
The All-Star Meet will be held this Thursday at Follansbee. All teams in the league are required to provide timers and judges.
This meet is an individual meet--meaning swimmers compete for their own
points, there are no relays, and teams do not place. More information
to follow this week. Questions? please see Coach Linda or Coach Pam.
THOMPSON PARK DOLPHINS AWARDS PICNIC AND CHINESE AUCTION--next Monday
Monday, July 27, 2009
Pavilion #1 (next to the tennis courts)
Set-up at 5:00 pm
Picnic starts at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm
The team will provide drinks, plates, napkins, utensils, and chicken.
Last Names beginning with:
B, D main dishes
S, T side dishes
M, R vegetables
L, H fruit
C, G, V salad
A, K, O, P dessert
Please bring your own serving spoons.
We will also be holding our annual Chinese Auction. You can give your donated items to Jan Todd anytime before the auction (the sooner the better so she can get tags printed).
Please RSVP with the number attending to Jan Todd by Thursday, July 23rd, before All Stars.
Questions? contact Jan Todd at 4jtodds@comcast.net or 330-853-4372.
**We must have everything cleaned and be out of the pavilion by 8:30 pm after the picnic. |
posted Jul 16, 2009 6:20 PM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
Marshall County has changed the warm-up times for Saturday's invitational:
10 and Under
Girls - Arrive at 7:50 AM
warm ups - 8:20 to 8:40 Lane 6
Boys - Arrive at 8:10 AM
warm ups - 8:40 to 9:00 Lane 4 (with Steubenville)
11 and Up
Girls - Arrive at 12:50 PM
warm ups - 1:20 to 1:40 Lane 2 (with Steubenville)
Boys - Arrive at 1:10 PM
warm ups - 1:40 to 2:00 Lane 2 (with Marlins)
|
posted Jul 15, 2009 4:27 PM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
The Marshall County Invitational is this Saturday
Morning swimmers (ages 10 & Under) should arrive by 7:30 am to check in with the coaches and get events.
warm-ups: 8:00-8:30 am for Girls
8:30-9:00 am for Boys
The AM Session will start at 9:30 am.
Afternoon swimmers (ages 11 & Older) should arrive by approximately 12:45 pm to check in with the coaches and get events.
warm-ups will be based on the number of entries
The PM Session will begin at approximately 2:30 pm.
Traditionally, Marshall County announces awards after the end of the AM session and again after the PM session.
Marshall
County has asked that each team provide 2 timers for the AM and PM
sessions. If we can get 4 volunteers (or more) for both sessions, we
can trade off so nobody has to work the entire session.
Please email the team if you can time--please note if it is the AM or PM session (or both). |
posted Jul 14, 2009 4:27 PM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
Kristi Braham has been taking pictures all season and has agreed to make them available on CD.
The cost will be $5.00 ($2.00 to cover the cost of the CD, $3.00 as a team fund-raiser).
Please pre-order the CD's:
Name:_______________________
Number Ordered:______________
Total $:______________________
Please give the above information and payment to Darla Boso by Wednesday, July 22. |
posted Jul 14, 2009 4:14 PM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
Thompson Park Dolphins Awards Picnic and Chinese Auction
Monday, July 27, 2009
Pavilion #1 (next to the tennis courts)
Set-up at 5:00 pm
Picnic starts at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:00 pm
The team will provide drinks, plates, napkins, utensils, and chicken.
Last Names beginning with:
B, D main dishes
S, T side dishes
M, R vegetables
L, H fruit
C, G, V salad
A, K, O, P dessert
Please bring your own serving spoons.
We will also be holding our annual Chinese Auction. You can give your donated items to Jan Todd anytime before the auction (the sooner the better so she can get tags printed).
Please RSVP with the number attending to Jan Todd by Thursday, July 23rd, before All Stars.
Questions? contact Jan Todd at 4jtodds@comcast.net or 330-853-4372.
**We must have everything cleaned and be out of the pavilion by 8:30 pm after the picnic. |
posted Jul 14, 2009 4:13 PM by Thompson Park Dolphin Swim Team
Sandcastle Trip
Tuesday, July 21
Meet at Dunhams' Parking Lot no later that 8:45 am. Bus will leave at 9:00 am. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Return all forms to Darla Boso by Friday, July 17.
The park opens at 11:00 am. Tickets will be distributed to the team and
family members at the gate. For questions, please call Heidi Meredith
(330-692-7962).
# $
Swimmer--not riding the bus FREE ________ ___________
Swimmer--riding the bus $5.00 ________ ___________
Non-Swimmer--not riding the bus $16.00 ________ ___________
Non-Swimmer--riding the bus $30.00 ________ ___________
TOTALS ________ ____________
Family Name:________________________________
Contact Person:______________________________
Contact Telephone Number:_____________________
|
|
