Week One

In the Water a week earlier this season has been a success!


Our roster continues to grow with a great group of kids, including 17 swimmers new to the Winter Season! We will continue to take sign ups through the next 2 weeks so stop in at The Swimming Hole and sign up to be a part of the fun.


Goals for Week 1 - The team has been focusing on the basics, which is also one of the most important fundamentals of swimming fast - THE STREAMLINE! We are watching each other and encouraging each other to be as Narrow as an Arrow through the water to improve efficiency.


Swim Time Day - We accomplished our swim time day with 29 swimmers on Wednesday. We will continue to get a pre season time for all the swimmers through the next week, so no worries if you missed that day. Juniors swim a 25 Freestyle and a 50 flutter kick for time, while Seniors swim a 50 Freestyle and 100 flutter kick (in a 25 meter pool) for time! Everyone did great, what wonderful sportsmanship, team spirit, and individual efforts.


Winter 2012 Scholarship Essay Contest - Congratulations to Megan Thomas! Megan's essay truly spoke of the importance of team and support of others in our individual quest for our goals. Megan is 13 years old and new to Stowe, we are excited to have her on the Club this year.




White Cap Awards - Each practice a swimmer from each lane is asked to sign the lane's cap for that day's achievements, and the swimmers are excited to get their names' on the cap as many times as possible this season! Here are few names that got signed this week -

Jacob McCormack for his great 50 meter kick time - never giving up!

Oliver Ames for team spirit with the Junior cannon ball contest - learning every one's name!

Samantha Wisdom for executing her lane's workout with leadership & confidence!



Keep up the great week, and I look forward to week 2!
-Meet Sign ups Due Monday & Wednesday for IMX & WINTER CLASSIC MEETS
-Setting Personal Goals for the Season

Meet Sign Ups Begin

Stowe Swimmers Winter Meet SIGN UP begins:
-All sign ups happen through the front desk with paperwork & payment
-We can help you in person, via email, or phone (253-9229)
-Please note the DEADLINE for each meet
-We must get our team entries in on time or we risk not being allowed to compete
-Coaches Choice is always an option for sign up so don't be afraid to ask!
-2011-2012 USA Swimming Registration is Required for these meets

1. Vermont High School Meet - St. Michael's College Pool, Cholchester, VT

-High school age swimmers only (9th-12th grade)
-Friday October 21, 2011
-Meet Announcement & Event Schedule
http://www.teamunify.com/lscnes/__eventform__/178764_GMAVTHSInvite2011[1].pdf
-Deadline to sign up Wednesday 10/19 5:00pm

2. GMA IMX Challenge - St. Michael's College Pool, Cholchester, VT

-Sunday October 30, 2011
-Meet Announcement & Event Schedule
http://www.teamunify.com/lscnes/__eventform__/178915_GMAIMXChallengeMeet2011[2].pdf
-Deadline to Sign up Monday 10/24 5:00pm

3. UVAC Winter Classic - Upper Valley Aquatic Center, White River Junction, VT

-Friday, Saturday, Sunday December 9-11, 2011
-Meet Announcement & Event Schedule
http://www.teamunify.com/lscnes/__eventform__/177001_UVAC%20DEC%20meet%20packet.pdf
-Deadline to Sign up Wednesday 10/26 5:00pm

2012 Handbook & Schedules

Get a sneak peak at all the information you'll need for the Winter 2012 Season. The Handbook is your guide to understanding our Club, practices, facility usage, & season goals. The Practice Calendar is a great addition to your refrigerator door, keep it handy and you'll never miss out! The Meet Schedule is ready to go if you are interested in traveling to meets and registering with US Swimming.

2012 Winter Handbook
http://www.theswimmingholestowe.com/themes/site_themes/swimminghole/images/uploads/Winter%20Handbook%202012.pdf

2012 Practice Calendar
http://www.theswimmingholestowe.com/themes/site_themes/swimminghole/images/uploads/Winter%20Practice%20Sched.pdf

2012 Swim Meet Schedule
http://www.theswimmingholestowe.com/themes/site_themes/swimminghole/images/uploads/Winter%20Meet%20Sched%202012.pdf

Winter 2012 Registration Information

All the information you will need to sign up for Winter Swim Club 2012!

Registration Forms are ready -
Print one and bring it in or come to the Swimming Hole and fill one out!
http://www.theswimmingholestowe.com/themes/site_themes/swimminghole/images/uploads/Swim_Club%20Reg%20form%202012.pdf

What will I need to bring to register?
1. Decide if you want to order a team suit, and know your child's size. Look up the sizing chart here:http://www.tyr.com/sizing.php Team suits are not mandatory, but encouraged, having a new competition suit will help your swimmer focus on swimming and not what their wearing. Competition suits are created for less drag in the water and easier swimming.
2. Decide if you want to compete in traveling meets. All meets we attend are US Swimming sanctioned meets and require US Swimming registration. If you do not wish to compete in meets, that is okay! Our season is organized for the success of all participants through practice.

Can I meet the coach and ask questions?
YES! Come sign up on Wednesday, October 12th from 3:30-5:00 and I will be here to answer all your questions. If you can't make it that day the front desk can answer you questions, and if I'm here I'll be glad to talk to you! Always feel free to send me an email or call with any questions.

What do I need to do to compete in meets?
You need to register with US Swimming, which you can do at the front desk when you sign up, or complete this form and home and bring it in:
http://www.theswimmingholestowe.com/themes/site_themes/swimminghole/images/uploads/2012%20USA%20Swimming%20Athlete%20Registration.pdf
NEW THIS YEAR: To register with US Swimming we need proof of age, please bring in a copy (certified copy not necessary) of the swimmers birth certificate or pass port or government issued driver's license, or other government agency paperwork stating full name and date of birth. This is a one time only requirement, if you register this year with proof of age, you will not have to prove age again.

Is there a scholarship available?
YES! The Swimming Hole offers an Essay Contest to win full registration tuition for the season! If you are interested please contact the front desk for this years topic, essays are due Thursday, October 13th.

Coming soon..... Winter 2012 Swim Club Handbook, practice schedule (the fun stuff!), 2011-2012 Short Course Yard Meet Schedule, & Stowe Swimmers 2nd Annual Swim-A-Thon fundraiser pledge form (November 16th)!

Fall 2011 - Winter Season 2012 just around the corner!

Welcome, Stowe Swimmers back in the water today!

Today begins the first day of our Fall Swim Club Prep season, a 6 week program to help new and returning swimmers improve their stroke technique and get their conditioning ready for the winter. I am so excited to be back on deck today after a summer off with my new baby, I can't wait to see all the swimmers and catch up on their new goals for the fall and winter!

Swim Club 2012 will start on October 17, 2011. Registration pamphlets will be available at the front desk and on our web site soon.

See you on the pool deck! - Coach Cara

Proud Coach

Our 1st Annual Stowe Swimmers Swim-A-Thon was a tremendous success yesterday. 26 swimmers jumped in eager to swim for 1 hour and they amazed onlookers; family, friends, and their coach as the number of laps began to pile up! Not a whine or a groan from any of them, only a huge desire to do their best, work together with their lane mates and prove to themselves what they are capable of accomplishing! The goal of this event was two fold, a fundraiser and a physical task. The funds are due Monday the 29th, but despite the total raised this event met the goal and provided the swimmers with a physical task that they conquered with smiles and cheers.

Thank you so much for all the volunteers who counted laps, I appreciate your positivity and support.

Laps were counted as down and back trips in the pool, each lap equalling 50 meters. Please review the list of swimmers in alphabetical order and their laps and total distance swam.

Mack Bowen age 7, 15 laps, 750 meters
Heidi Brynn age 10, 56 laps, 2800 meters
Seychelle Duckworth age 13, 66 laps, 3300 meters
Grace Dupuis age 8, 32 laps, 1600 meters
Alexis Faith age 11, 60 laps, 3000 meters
Alex Fuss age 8, 23 laps, 1150 meters
David Gosselin age 6, 14 laps, 700 meters
Eric Gosselin age 16, 61 laps, 3050 meters
Megan Gresham age 12, 79 laps, 3950 meters
Emily Haskins age 15, 70 laps, 3500 meters
Rachel Haskins age 17, 86 laps, 4300 meters
Hans Huber age 7, 22 laps, 1100 meters
Jack Kearney age 6, 13 laps, 650 meters
Owen LaBambard age 8, 45 laps, 2250 meters
Posy LaBambard age 10, 50 laps, 2500 meters
Dustin Lewis age 18, 80 laps, 4000 meters
Anthony Marron age 6, 23 laps, 1150 meters
Will McIntosh age 8, 40 laps, 2000 meters
Callum Osborne age 17, 57 laps, 2850 meters
Chris Pellitier age 12, 46 laps, 2300 meters
Eugene Petrow age 9, 37 laps, 1850 meters
Max Petrow age 13, 58 laps, 2900 meters
Katie Sterns age 32, 32 laps, 1600 meters
Izzy Weiss age 14, 60 laps, 3000 meters
Cassie Wisdom age 10, 62 laps, 3100 meters
Samantha Wisdom age 8, 48 laps, 2450 meters

Total laps 1235 and Total meters 61,800!

Week 3 & 1st meet results

Week 3 is off to a bullet fast start! Our juniors accomplished 450 meters in 45 minutes of practice with the help of fast flippers, their greatest distance yet! Lane 2 swam 1 mile, lane 3 accomplished 2 miles, and lane 4 swam 2+ miles for a total of 4000 meters! Every one's strokes are looking strong and growing in efficiency, which will help them out accomplish Distance Day this Thursday!

Congratulations to the 14 swimmers who competed in the IMX Challenge meet Sunday November 7th! There were 24 personal best times, and 31 top 10 finishes. 8 swimmers qualified for the New England Regional Championships, Heidi Brynn, Seychelle Duckworth, Alexis Faith, Megan Gresham, Emily Haskins, Rachel Haskins, Cassie Wisdom, and Samantha Wisdom! Swimmer of the Meet goes to Alexis for her team spirit, support of all her peers, 4 personal best times, and sportsmanship! A special congrats to Megan for accomplishing a powerful 100 Fly time that qualified her for the 12 & U New England Age Group Championships!
Check out full results at
http://www.teamunify.com/lscnes/__eventform__/114695_gma%20imx.pdf

Next week, Swim-A-thon!