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Mar. 13 2010 |
WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Please find below a listing of the current WPAC and committee positions. Currently, we are looking for all levels of interest including any special talents you may bring to the Wahoos. Please let us know one or more of the following:
Wahoo Job Descriptions for more detailed descriptions of a particular position: President, Executive VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising, Meet Coordinator, Away Meet Timing Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, New Parent Liaison, Public Relations, Squad VPs, Colorado Timing, Computer, Concessions, Hospitality, Meet Ads, Meet Program/Layout, Officials, Annual Team Awards, Was vs Hoos, Recognition Day, Recognition Day Handbook, Team Apparel, Team Store, Wahoo Handbook, Yankee Candle, Grocery Store Coupons, Holiday Plant Sales, Sponsorship If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Jenn Lewis at j4lewis@aol.com Please return your responses, comments and interest to Debbie Lafond lafonds@optonline.net no later than March 19, 2010. PLEASE GET INVOLVED.. EVERYTHING WORKS BETTER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER! WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
Mar. 12 |
2010
Wahoo Families, | With short course winding down, now is the time to reflect on the successes and challenges of the season. Shortly you will receive a survey via email that is being conducted by a third party hired by the Wilton YMCA; we encourage you to complete this survey. Please know that those who choose not to complete the email survey may be contacted by the third party (Triangle2) to answer the questions via phone. It is important to understand that ALL surveys received will be evaluated by Triangle2 and not by Wilton YMCA personnel so your anonymnity is guaranteed. We hope you will take the time to complete the survey; answering the questions candidly and providing additional detail where it is requested. This is your opportunity to let us know what you think. If you have any questions, feel free to contact any one of us. Sincerely, Jenn Lewis, Tracey Owens and Bob McDowell.
Mar. 10 |
2010
Dear Wahoo Families, | The championship season has begun!! It has already been a great start and everyone is very excited about how fast our athletes are swimming. Many swimmers have already qualified to attend YMCA Nationals this April in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We will have about 25 attending. Some swimmers are still working to make their national cuts. As we all know, it is an honor and a privilege to represent the Wahoos and we proudly send this year’s qualifiers to represent the entire Wahoo Team at the YMCA National Championship Meet. Prior to each spring National Meet, qualifying swimmers receive a surprise gift bag from the team. These bags are made possible by the generous donations from people like you! In the past we have been fortunate enough to receive donations from swimmers’ families and various corporations. It is a worthwhile tradition as it builds excitement and reminds the competitors that they are representing the efforts of an entire team and the Wilton Y. The donations are distributed to each swimmer at the pre-meet breakfast run by the parents on Saturday, March 27th. Sometimes the gifts are practical such as shampoo or sun lotion, and other times they are simply fun (see attached list of some of the items that have been donated in the past). If you would like to contribute but don’t have time to shop, feel free to make a cash donation and we are happy to do the shopping for you. We are asking for all donations by Sunday, March 21st. If you can help us, or if you have a question about this long-standing tradition, please let us know. Thank you! Sincerely, Annbeth Lattimer annbethlattimer@optonline.net or 203-834-1662 and Patti Pahmer PPahmer@comcast.net or 203-431-1953. From Coach Derek: Click here for 12/U Age Group Entry Click here for Age Group Championship Meet Announcement Thursday March 11th: Super Squad will have practice at their regularly scheduled time with Coach Tim. Maroon will have practice at their regularly scheduled time with Coach Jess. Gold will have practice from 5:15 to 7:00 PM with Coach Jess. All Age Group Swimmers - Arrive @ 3:30 PM, Stretch @ 3:45 PM, Warm-up @ 4:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:00 PM All swimmers swimming the 500 Freestyle need to supply a timer and a counter for their event. Connecticut Swimming will supply the lap counters and watches for this event. Friday March 12th: Super Squad will have practice at their regularly scheduled time with Coach Christian No practice for Maroon & Gold due to Age Group Championships 12 & Under Age Group Swimmers (not including relay only swimmers) - Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 12 & Under Relay Only Swimmers - Arrive @ 2:30 PM, Warm-up @ 2:45 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in finals - Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Saturday March 12th: No practice for any squad due to Age Group Championships All 12 & Under Swimmers including relay only swimmers - Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in finals - Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Sunday March 13th: 12 & Under Age Group Swimmers (not including relay only swimmers) - Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 12 & Under Relay Only Swimmers - Arrive @ 2:30 PM, Warm-up @ 2:45 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in finals - Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Saturday March 20th: Today will be the last practice of the Short Course Season for the Super Squad and Super Bronze Groups. Today Super Bronze is welcome to join the Super Squad group as they will have their season ending party after practice. Sunday March 21st: WYW 9 & Under Invite - All 9 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 8:30 AM, Stretch @ 8:45 AM, Warm-up @ 9:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:45 AM Thank you and have a great week!
Mar. 9 |
2010
The Volunteer Sign Up for the 9/Under Meet on Sunday, March 21, will be available online this Sunday night (3/14) at 9pm. | WILTON DELI CARDS for sale this coming Age Group weekend beginning Thursday nite. Each $25.00 card purchase will earn you $5.00 toward your long course fund raising commitment. Ask around and look for Camille Gilroy if your interested.
Mar. 8 |
2010
Parents of Age Group Swimmers | Attached please find a spreadsheet containing the Wahoo work assignments for the upcoming weekend Click here for assignments. Every family with a swimmer in more than one event over the course of the weekend has been assigned one shift. The shifts are 1/2 of a session (probably an hour and 45 minutes or so in duration.) If you cannot make your assigned shift, please switch with someone and send Tracey Owens traceyowens@optonline.net an e-mail so our list is up to date. We have done our best to place families in time slots in accordance with your child's event ( i.e. families with swimmer in events later in the session should find that they are working the latter shift.) If you cannot find a replacement and cannot make your shift, please let us know asap as the Wahoos are fined $50 for every open position. Volunteers should check in with the person listed as your session's "back-up/volunteer coordinator" (ex Sat AM where there is no back-up) as soon as warm-up begins. It is this person's responsibility to communicate with the work assignment desk, ensure all of our volunteers are there and fill-in in the event a family cannot attend due to an unexpected illness or something of that nature. FINALS: All families with swimmers participating in finals should expect to work a finals session or two. Additional e-mail to follow regarding finals. We really appreciate all of your help and look forward to receiving your feedback on this new process the week after age groups. Tracey and Jenn Wahoo families As short course is winding down, we think this is a great opportunity to review the season's challenges and successes at our 2nd Parents Forum (if you missed it, we hosted one in the conference room in Oct.) Please join Wahoo Parent Advisory Board Co-Presidents (Jenn and Tracey) at 6:30 Tuesday, March 16th in the Activity Room to talk about whatever's on your mind and we can fill you in on some of the latest WPAC initiatives. Please note that this forum is for parents of swimmers and no coaches will be in attendance.
Mar. 6 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | Thursday March 11th: Super Squad will have practice at their regularly scheduled time (This is subject to change) Maroon will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold will have practice from 5:15 to 7:00 PM All Age Group Swimmers - Arrive @ 3:30 PM, Stretch @ 3:45 PM, Warm-up @ 4:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:00 PM All swimmers swimming the 500 Freestyle need to supply a timer and a counter for their event. Connecticut Swimming will supply the lap counters and watches for this event. Friday March 12th: Super Squad will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. No practice for Maroon & Gold due to Age Group Championships 12 & Under Age Group Swimmers (not including relay only swimmers) - Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 12 & Under Relay Only Swimmers - Arrive @ 2:30 PM, Warm-up @ 2:45 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in finals - Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Saturday March 12th: No practice for any squad due to Age Group Championships All 12 & Under Swimmers including relay only swimmers - Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in finals - Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Sunday March 13th: 12 & Under Age Group Swimmers (not including relay only swimmers) - Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 12 & Under Relay Only Swimmers - Arrive @ 2:30 PM, Warm-up @ 2:45 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in finals - Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Thank you and have a great week!
Mar. 5 |
2010
From Coach Todd - Age Group Relays: | For 13-14s: Thursday PM( A-800 Free Relay) Arrive @ Wesleyan by 5:00pm - unless swimming a distance event that evening. 13-14 girls - Bartosic, Abel, Moss, Hendee 13-14 Boys - Delise,Holquist, Stewart, Lesko Friday AM -( A/B 400 medley Relay) Swimmers arriving only to swim the Relay should arrive by 9:30am. 13-14 girls - Armstrong, Cheung (all others will be selected from those swimming on that day) 13-14 boys - Mcdowell (all others will be selected from those swimming on that day). Saturday AM -(A/B - 200 medley / 200 free Realys- All swimmers must arrive 20 minutes prior to 1st warmup !!! 13-14 girls - Storino, Cheruk, Benison(all others will be selected from those swimming on that day.) 13-14 boys - Relays made from swimmers swimming on that day. Sunday AM - (A/B - 400 Free Relay) Swimmers arriving for relay only must arrive by 9:30am. 13-14 Girls - Relays will be selected from those swimming on that day. 13-14 Boys - Relays will be selected from those swimming on that day. I hope that this keeps it simple, in the event that anyone who has an event for that day and cannot arrive due to an unavoidable turn of events please CALL Todd directly on the Wahoo Cell phone- All other conflicts need to be directed to Todd early next week via email. Go WAHOOOOOS !! For 15/over Girls and 15/over boys: These may need to be changed due to availibility issues that may arrise due to swimming performances at Ct. Seniors, and High school Boys swimming as well - So please contact Todd directly via email if you have conflicts with participating on the day you are planned to swim an individual event, especially if you are one of the 5 girls on the National team that are entered in this meet. Thus it will allow time for "relay - only" swimmers to be invited or swimmers who are in the meet but may not have an event on that particular day. Thursday PM - (A - 800 FREE RELAY) - Those swimming only the relay should arrive at 5:00pm. 15/over girls - COLE, LAFRENIERRE, GRANT, SCARTH (ALT- JACKSON) 15/over boys - RECK, FULTON, BORCHETTA, CROSS (ALT LANDRY) Friday AM - (A/B 400 MEDLEY RELAY) -Those swimming only the relay should arrive by 10:00am. 15/over girls - Relays will be composed of swimmers entered to compete on that day. 15/over boys - CROSS, BORCHETTA, FULTON , RECK (ALT- LANDRY) Saturday AM- (A/B 200 medley and 200 free relays) ALL swimmers must arrive 20 minutes prior to 1st warmup. 15/over girls - Relays will be composed of swimmers entered for that day. 15/over boys - FULTON, CROSS, BORCHETTA, LANDRY (ALT -RECK) Sunday AM - (A/B - 400 FREE RELAY) - Swimmers only swimming the relay should arrive by 10:00am. Girls 15/over - Relays will be composed of swimmers entered on that day. Boys 15/over - LANDRY,FULTON- and others swimming on that day will make up the relay (ALT BORCHETTA) After the high school boys psych sheets are posted things may be changed as well as if there are National team girls who are unavailable for particular days in which they are already entered. The TEAM GOAL is to put the relays on the blocks with the fastest swimmers that are available. Please take the time to communicate with coach Todd.
Mar. 4 |
2010
Interested in Water Polo? | Come check it out!!! The Wilton YMCA will be hosting a Water Polo clinic on Sunday, March 7th from 2-4pm to learn some basic ball skillls, rules and strategies of the game. Ages 8-18, boys and girls welcome!! Cost is $25 for Y members and $35 for non-Y members. Registration and payment is now available on-line! Please register on-line by clicking on "Register Now" on left hand column of Wilton Y Web-site www.wiltonymca.org under "Wahoos Swim Team". Even if you have already contacted me about particpating, you now need to register on-line. Thanks!! Any questions please contact Jenn Lewis at wahoopolo@aol.com
Mar. 3 |
2010
From Coach Todd - Practice Changes: | Friday 3/5: Practice ONLY for those attending Seniors or Age groups - combined – 5:15-6:45pm w/Jess Regular practice for senior 2s – 7-830 w/Joann Saturday 3/6: Practice ONLY- for those attending Seniors and Age Groups- combined 8:30am-10:00am w/Karen NO regular senior 2 practice. Mon - Wed 3/8-3/10: Regular practices for all squads. Thursday 3/11: Practice only for those swimming in age groups - early @ 5:30-6:30pm w/ Jess/Karen Senior 2 regular practice is off for the rest of the week. LAP SWIM is available in the north pool Thursday 3/ 11 @ 6:45pm/ South @ 7:15pm. NO practices for the remainder of the week for Senior 1 or Senior 2 – those entered in Age groups may warm up with the team or at Wesleyan on Friday or Saturday at Trials or at Finals and come out to support those swimming. Lap swim is available on Friday 3/12 from 5:45pm on. Lap swim is available @ 9:15am Saturday 3/13. Regular practices will resume for both squads on Monday 3/15 - thru Friday 3/26/10. Thanks
Feb. 26 |
2010
The practice schedule for Friday February 26th is as follows: | - National Squad – Regular Schedule - Senior I – Regular Schedule - Senior II – 5:15-6:00pm. Swimmers will be dismissed after 45 minutes due to Regionals. Thank You and see you at practice. Recognition Day will once again include the popular door prizes! In order for this to be the same success it has been in the past, we are looking for donations of items that any Wahoo might like to win...iTunes cards, jewelry, towels, gift certificates...whatever strikes your fancy. Especially welcome would be some items that the boys/men might like. If you would like to donate something, please email Janet Lebovitz at pmlebovitz@aol.com to let her know what it is. Then drop-off the item in the Wahoo office no later than April 15th. Thanks for your help!
Feb. 25 |
2010
Senior 1 & 2 Practice Changes for this week: | Friday, 2/26 – Senior 2 will end early at aprox. 8:00pm – Senior 1 regular time with Coach Randy. Saturday, 2/27 – Only swimmers from Senior 1 and Senior 2 – NOT SWIMMING IN REGIONALS – Practice- 8:30-10:30AM – with Jess - No early practice Interested in Water Polo? Come check it out!!! The Wilton YMCA will be hosting a Water Polo clinic on Sunday, March 7th from 2-4pm to learn some basic ball skillls, rules and strategies of the game. Ages 8-18 welcome!! Cost is $25 for Y members and $35 for non-Y members. Please contact Jenn Lewis at wahoopolo@aol.com to register.
Feb. 24 |
2010
Important Information for Swimmers and Parents for our upcoming Championship Season!! | It is time once again to start preparing for our Championship Season! It is very important that all swimmer begin to take care of their bodies. We are looking forward to a great championship season!! Please drink plenty of water to keep your bodies hydrated. It is a good idea to try to drink 5/32 oz bottles of water over the course of a whole day. Start to eat healthy foods. Stay away from the Junk Food and Soda! Don’t forget to eat breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Go to bed on time and get a good night sleep to help your body recover. Start wearing your sneakers wherever you go. Avoid wearing your flip flops and crocs. The reason I want you to wear your sneakers versus your crocs or flip flops is that sneakers have arch support and are designed to cushion the feet and legs when you run or walk. This will keep your legs less fatigued. The first thing to go in a race is your legs so anything we can do to keep your legs from getting fatigued and tired is a plus. That is why it is very important to wear your sneakers wherever you go over the next two to four weeks. It is especially important that you wear your sneakers at the meet! Anytime you walk around, to the bathroom or behind the blocks wear your sneakers. It will give you an advantage over your competition. From Coach Derek: Friday February 26th: Super Squad will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Maroon will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold will have a combined practice with Maroon and will swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM 12 & Under Regional Championships at Southern Connecticut State University: Arrive @ 4:30 PM, Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Saturday February 27th & Sunday February 28th: No Practice for any Squad due to Regional Championships. 12 & Under Girls & 13/14 Boys ONLY!! at Southern Connecticut State University: Arrive @ 7:00 AM, Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Warm-up @ 7:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:45 AM 12 & Under Boys & 13/14 Girls ONLY!! at Southern Connecticut State University: Arrive @ 11:45 AM, Stretch @ 12:00 PM, Warm-up @ 12:15 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM
Feb. 18 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | Sunday February 21st: 8 & Under State Championships at The Hopkins School: Session #1 Boys Only - Arrive @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:15 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM Session # 2 Girls Only - Arrive @ 10:30 AM, Warm-up @ 11:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 12:00 PM Friday February 26th: Super Squad will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Maroon will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold will have a combined practice with Maroon and will swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM 12 & Under Regional Championships at Southern Connecticut State University: Arrive @ 4:30 PM, Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Saturday February 27th & Sunday February 28th: No Practice for any 12/U Squad due to Regional Championships. 12 & Under Girls & 13/14 Boys ONLY!! at Southern Connecticut State University: Arrive @ 7:00 AM, Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Warm-up @ 7:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:45 AM 12 & Under Boys & 13/14 Girls ONLY!! at Southern Connecticut State University: Arrive @ 11:45 AM, Stretch @ 12:00 PM, Warm-up @ 12:15 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 8 & Under Championship Entries and 12/Under Regional Entries: 8 & Under States Champs Entry.pdf 12 & Under Regional Championships 2010.pdf
Feb. 12 |
2010
One More Change for this weekend’s SONOCO Elm City Invitational at Southern CT State University: | Warm Up and Start Times for Finals have changed. They will now be: · Saturday Night: Warm up @ 6:45pm, Start time @7:45pm · Sunday Night: Warm up @ 6:30pm, Start time @ 7:30pm
Feb. 11 |
2010
Changes for this weekend’s SONOCO Elm City Invitational at Southern CT State University: | Sunday's 13-14 Session warm up and start times will start 15 minutes earlier than previously stated. The new times for this session are as follows: · 1st Warm Up - 10:15-10:40 am · Second Warm Up - 10:40-11:05 am · Pace/Sprints - 11:05-11:15 am · Meet Start Time - 11:20 am Saturday’s sessions will remain the same. Anyone volunteering to time at the meet, please sign up outside the coaches office at the beginning of the warm up session. Timers Meetings will begin 15 minutes before the start of each session. Give CAROLEE Jewelry this Valentines Day. Earn a 20% fundraising credit now and receive Free Express Shipping Upgrade to guarantee Valentines Day Delivery! Offer good until noon on Thursday, 2/11. Enter WiltonYWahoos at checkout.
Feb. 10 |
2010
Please check the Wilton Y website tomorrow regarding the impending snowstorm - www.wiltonymca.org.
If the Y is closed we will not have practice. If it opens we will have practice as regularly scheduled unless contacted and notified of any
changes by your squad VPs. Thank You. | Due to the ELM CITY INVITE SWIM MEET this weekend - the following practice changes are: FRIDAY 2/12 – Senior1/Senior 2 combined – 5:15- 7:15pm (EARLY for SENIOR 2s - PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF IT THIS TIME) SATURDAY 2/13 – NO PRACTICE FOR ANY SENIOR SQUAD Lap swimming will be available Friday 2/12 (north end) at 7:15pm Lap swim is available all day Saturday 2/13 New/recertifying Stroke and Turn Officials Clinic (Also re-certification clinic for Starters and Referees) Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 6:30 PM - Norwalk YMCA - 370 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855 Instructor: Monica Prangley mhprangley@aol.com Must confirm if you plan to attend! Please contact the instructor with any questions. For more information visit, www.ctswim.org Note: please note that new officials are not allowed to train at championships.
Feb. 9 |
2010
Credit Opportunities Available!! There are a few timing slots available for both the 13/14 and 15/O sessions Saturday
and Sunday at the Elm City Invitational Meet at Sonoco this weekend. Don't miss your last chance to earn your credits before
the championship season!! Super Meets will go live with these positions tonight at 9pm. | Also please note a NEW START TIME of 15 MINUTES EARLIER for the 13/14 session on Sunday February 14 only...WARM-UP is 10:15, and the MEET STARTS at 11:15!! The February WPAC (Wahoo Parent Advisory Committee) minutes are now posted. Click here to view... From Coach Derek: Saturday February 6th: Maroon will have their pool party in the 50M pool from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Wednesday February 10th: Today is the last day of dry-land for Gold. Please bring your swimmer(s) to dry-land for the next two weeks so we can take full advantage of the program to better prepare our swimmers for the upcoming championships season. Friday February 12th: Super Squad/Super Bronze will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Maroon will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold will follow the schedule listed below. Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM CDOG Distance Meet (Please check attached meet entry to make sure your swimmer(s) is entered.) CDOG Distance Meet Entry This meet is for Some Maroon & Gold Only. Arrive @ 4:30 PM, Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:50 PM Saturday February 13th : Please check attached meet entry. YMCA State Meet Entry It is our hope that all 12 & Under Wahoos participate in this meet as it is our YMCA Championship Meet. If your child can not participate in this meet and you have not scratched your child out please let either Coach Mark or Coach Derek know ASAP. We have entered close to all Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold swimmers as of the scratch deadline which was Monday January 11th. We have many relays that we have to account for and if we know who is not attending it will make putting together these relays a lot easier. No practice for Super Squad/Maroon/Gold due to Y-States. 11/12 Y-States Saturday AM ONLY! (Cheshire Community Pool) Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM 8 & Under Y-States Saturday PM ONLY! (Cheshire Community Pool) Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM Sunday February 14th: 9/10 Y-States Sunday AM ONLY! (Cheshire Community Pool) Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM Sunday February 21st: 8 & Under State Championships @ Hopkins Session 1 (8 & Under Boys) - Arrive @ 7:40 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM Session 2 (8 & Under Girls) - Arrive @ 10:40 AM, Warm-up @ 11:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 12:00 PM This meet will be run in 2 sessions unless the meet is undersubscribed whereas the sessions will be combined!
Feb. 6 |
2010
Attention All Swimmers Attending the Elm City Invite at SONOCO: | We have been accepted into the Elm City Invite hosted by SONOCO Swim Club. Our swimmers will be swimming both Saturday and Sunday. The entries have been posted in the Y Lobby. Please make sure you check to see when/what you are swimming. Some tentative changes have been made to accommodate the number of swimmers attending the meet. Please note the changes below from what was published in the meet announcement. There will now be 2 sessions dividing the 13/14 and 15/over age groups. Keep in mind that this information is SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
Feb. 4 |
2010
All USS Fee Invoices will be in the swimmer mailboxes by the end of this week. Any questions, please contact
Eileen Armstrong at earm@optonline.net | All credits up through the 8/U meet at Hopkins on 1/17 have been posted to SuperMeets (That does not include the AA/Senior Qualifier.) Please check your SuperMeet account and advise me if you are missing any credits ebritt@iridian.com We are quickly approaching championship season with very few opportunities to earn credits. Please take a minute to log on to SuperMeets and check your account. Thank you.
Feb. 3 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | Saturday February 6th: Maroon will have their pool party in the 50M pool from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Wednesday February 10th: Today is the last day of dry-land for Gold. Please bring your swimmer(s) to dry-land for the next two weeks so we can take full advantage of the program to better prepare our swimmers for the upcoming championships season. Friday February 12th: Super Squad/Super Bronze will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Maroon will have practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold will follow the schedule listed below. Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM CDOG Distance Meet (Please check attached meet entry to make sure your swimmer(s) is entered. This meet is for Some Maroon & Gold Only. Arrive @ 4:30 PM, Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:50 PM Saturday February 13th : Please check the YMCA Championship meet entry posted in the Y lobby. It is our hope that all 12 & Under Wahoos participate in this meet as it is our YMCA Championship Meet. If your child can not participate in this meet and you have not scratched your child out please let either Coach Mark or Coach Derek know ASAP. We have entered close to all Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold swimmers as of the scratch deadline which was Monday January 11th. We have many relays that we have to account for and if we know who is not attending it will make putting together these relays a lot easier. No practice for Super Squad/Maroon/Gold due to Y-States. 11/12 Y-States Saturday AM ONLY! (Cheshire Community Pool) Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM 8 & Under Y-States Saturday PM ONLY! (Cheshire Community Pool) Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM Sunday February 14th: 9/10 Y-States Sunday AM ONLY! (Cheshire Community Pool) Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM Thank you and have a great week!
Feb. 1 |
2010
Tomorrow we will be selling the Haitian T-shirts at our Wahoo store during the usual store hours. So anyone who didn't get
one you still have a chance ! We have a few medium and the rest are large and xlarge. I also would like to thank everyone
for their great support at this fundraiser ! Kate | Swimmer sign-out is available on SuperMeets for the March 21 9/Under WYW Invitational meet. Please sign-out if your swimmer is planning on NOT attending this meet. Thank You.
Jan. 30 |
2010
Team Store News: | We are offering another opportunity to place custom orders for Maroon Fleece Jackets, Stadium Chairs, Maroon Wahoos Towels, and the VERY POPULAR Maroon Full Zip Hoodie sweatshirt. Order forms are available here or in the Y lobby. The order deadline is Friday, Feb. 26th. Orders will be available approximately the 3rd week of March. Orders are final once confirmed. Fleece jacket samples will be available to try on for sizing on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd during store hours. Also available this weekend, while supplies last—Black Fleece Vest! ($34) Get them while you can! Coming in time for Championship season—dragthis! tights in S, M, L and a variety of colors ($23). Don’t go to Metro for your drag tights! Shop the Team Store and save $$ while supporting the Wahoos! Team Store hours: Mon/Wed 4:45-6:30pm Questions? Contact Suzanne Cheruk at cheruk@optonline.net
Jan. 29 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | I wanted to let everyone know that the dry-land program will be ending on Wednesday February 10th as we begin our preparations for the Championship portion of our season. I like to end the dry-land portion a month out from our season ending championship meets to allow our swimmers to begin the resting process and focus exclusively on their swimming in the final weeks. Our preparation will be enhanced if our swimmers continue the dry-land program for the next two weeks. Thank You.
Jan. 28 |
2010
We still have open time slots for volunteers wanting to man the t-shirt sale for Haitian Relief, especially Sunday from 8 to 1.
If any of our swimmers need community service time this is a great opportunity. We will issue letters of thanks for your students
file. Sign up on the board or email me at kcastagneto@gmail.com as soon as possible. | The 8/Under Championship meet is now available on SuperMeets for swimmer sign-out if you are planning to NOT attend this meet. The last day for swimmer sign-out is Feb. 4.
Jan. 27 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | Friday January 29th: No Practice for any Squad due to AA & Senior Qualifier Meet. 12 & Under Swimmers Swimming AA Meet - Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Saturday January 30th & Sunday January 31st: No Practice for any Squad due to AA & Senior Qualifier Meet. 11/12 Preliminary Events, 10 & Under Timed Finals Events - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Finals Swimmers - Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Saturday February 6th: Maroon Pool Party from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Thank you!
Jan. 26 |
2010
Haitian Relief Fundraiser | This coming weekend at the AA & Senior Qualifier Meet, we are proud to announce that the Wahoos will be doing their part to help Haiti! Thanks to the great ideas of Olivia and Kate Castegnato, we will be selling "Swimmers For Haitian Relief" t-shirts designed by Wahoo parent Suzanne Cheruk. All net proceeds will be donated to aid the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. We need volunteers to help sell 200 t-shirts. Friday is covered but we need people for both Saturday and possibly Sunday - while supplies last. Sign up to volunteer your time - kids and parents alike, either by contacting Kate Castagneto at: kcastagneto@gmail.com, phone 203-438-7115 or by using the sign up sheet posted on the Wahoo Bulletin Board. Let's give an extra hour to this most needy of causes!! (please note this not a credit earning opportunity - but volunteering for a good cause!!
Jan. 25 |
2010
We are one week away from our Fundraising deadline of January 31st. If you still have an outstanding balance, you have
the following options: |
If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Storino at lastorino@mac.com for more information. Thank you for your continued support and fulfilling your fundraising requirement.
Jan. 21 |
2010
There is still time to place an ad in the AA/Senior Qualifier meet program. The Final Final deadline is Sunday January 24th.
Please e-mail ad copy to Roger Stewart stew7478@sbcglobal.net immediately.
Ad Contract and check may be put in Wahoo mailbox Lattimer in lobby. Contact Annbeth Lattimer
annbethlattimer@optonline.net with questions. |
Jan. 20 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | Saturday January 23rd: Super Squad & Super Bronze have their pool party today. The party begins at 12:00 PM and ends 1:30 PM. Friday January 29th: No Practice for any Squad due to the “AA” & Senior Qualifier Meets. 12 & Under Swimmers swimming in the AA Meet. Please check the bulletin board in the lobby to make sure your swimmer(s) are swimming in this meet! Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Saturday January 30th & Sunday January 31st : No Practice for any Squad due to the “AA” & Senior Qualifier Meets. 11/12 Preliminary Events & 10 & Under timed final events Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in Finals - Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Thank you and have a great week!
Jan. 18 |
2010
From Coach Derek: No dryland today for Gold or Maroon | The SuperMeets volunteer Sign Up for the AA/Senior Qualifier Meet (Jan 29-31) will be open on Sunday, January 24 at 9pm. There are many, many slots for workers in all sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus evening Finals.
Jan. 17 |
2010
If you wish to order any team apparel (team suits, backpacks, sweat gear, etc) from Metro we will be doing another group order.
Order forms are on the website. Please leave forms in the KEALY mailbox in the lobby no later than Friday, January 29th.
The order will be placed on February 1st. You will be notified when the items arrive and you can pick them up at your
convenience at Metro Swim Shop in Westport. Thank you. | Senior 1 & 2 Extreme Bowling Invite, Saturday, Feb. 6 - Extreme Bowling Invite...click here for details
Jan. 14 |
2010
The January WPAC (Wahoo Parent Advisory Committee) minutes are now posted.
Click here to view... | CT SENIORS and AGE GROUPS HOTEL BLOCKS! The Wahoos have a block of rooms reserved at the following hotels (if you choose to stay there) for both CT Seniors (March 4 -7th) and Age Groups (March 11th - March 14th). Each individual must contact the hotel directly to make their own reservation and secure with your credit card. Link to CT Seniors and Age Groups Hotel Blocks! Hotel Room Blocks Seniors! please send us your after-graduation plans (university, college, travel, career, etc.) to post in the Alumni section of the website. The current class list will be posted in June. We need your name and plans/career path and your preferred current e-mail address. Email to LeAnn Abbott labbott@wiltonymca.org or Roger Stewart stew7478@sbcglobal.net Please check out the Alumni page from the main Wahoo menu.
Jan. 13 |
2010
From Coach Todd: | The Darien Distance meet on Friday, Feb. 5 will be for some Senior 1 and Senior 2 swimmers. There will be regular practice on that evening for those not entered into the meet. Coach Todd will discuss with the swimmers personally about their interest in swimming in this meet – Anyone who has any questions regarding this meet and their swimmer’s interest should email Todd directly. Fundraising opportunity - There is still time to place an ad in the program for Jan 29-31AA/ Senior Qualifier. 100% of ad value goes toward your fund-raising requirement. The deadline is this Friday, January 15th. Ad copy can be e-mailed directly to Roger Stewart stew7478@sbcglobal.net Contract and check should go to Annbeth Lattimer (lobby mailbox). Contact Annbeth with questions annbethlattimer@optonline.net
Jan. 12 |
2010
From Coach Derek: | Monday January 11th: Today is the deadline to scratch out Cheshire Distance Meet & the 2010 YMCA State Championships. Friday January 15th: Super Squad has practice at their regularly scheduled time. Maroon has practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold - Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Seadragon Invite (11/12’s ONLY) (UPDATED!!!) Arrive @ 5:10 PM, Stretch @ 5:25 PM, Warm-up @ 5:40 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:20 PM Saturday January 16th & Sunday January 17th: No Practice for Super Squad/Maroon/Gold due to the Seadragon Invite. 11/12 Trials & 9/10 Timed Finals (UPDATED!!!) Arrive @ 11:30 AM, Stretch @ 11:45 AM, Warm-up @ 12:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM 11/12 Finals Events (UPDATED!!!) Warm-up @ 6:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 7:00 PM Sunday January 17th: Hopkins 8 & Under Quadrathon Arrive @ 8:40 AM, Warm-up @ 9:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 10:00 AM
Jan. 11 |
2010
Fundraising Requirement: The fundraising amount owed by swimmer by squad were emailed to each squad on Friday, January 8th.
Please contact your squad VP if you did not receive this email. The deadline for fundraising is January 31st. If this amount is
not paid-in-full by January 31st, then your swimmer may be unable to swim at the championship meets in February, March and April
which is consistent with WYW policy. The fundraising requirement is based on the highest level swimmer you have in the WYW program,
therefore, make sure you check the appropriate squad email to confirm your fundraising balance. | You may meet your fundraising requirement by participating in any of our on-going fundraisers listed on the website or contact Laurie Storino at lastorino@mac.com for more information. If you would like to fulfill your fundraising requirement by check, please mail the check to Laurie Storino at 11 Roseview Court, Trumbull CT 06611 or put it in Alyssa Storino's mailbox at the Wilton Y prior to January 31st. Thank you for your continued support and fulfilling your fundraising requirement.
Jan. 5 |
2010
Senior 1 - Below are morning practice times for January - this excludes regular scheduled Saturday practices.
All practices are 515am – 645am. Take advantage of this opportunity as well as mon/Wed spinning and Friday evenings and
Saturday mornings as these are vital to success: | Tues - 1/5, Thur 1/7, Fri 1/8 Week off – 1/11-1/15 Tues 1/19, Thur 1/ 21, Fri 1/22 Mon 1/25, Tues 1/26, Thur 1/27 From Coach Derek: Monday January 4th: Today is the deadline to scratch out of the Cheshire Dual Meet. Saturday January 9th: No practice for Super Squad/Maroon/Gold due to the Cheshire Dual Meet WYW vs CDOG (UPDATED) - Arrive @ 9:30 AM, Stretch @ 9:45 AM, Warm-up @ 10:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 10:45 AM Friday January 15th: Super Squad has practice at their regularly scheduled time. Maroon has practice at their regularly scheduled time. Gold - Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Seadragon Invite (11/12’s ONLY)- Arrive @ 5:10 PM, Stretch @ 5:25 PM, Warm-up @ 5:40 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:15 PM Saturday January 16th & Sunday January 17th: No Practice for Super Squad/Maroon/Gold due to the Seadragon Invite. 11/12 Trials & 9/10 Timed Finals - Arrive @ 11:00 AM, Stretch @ 11:15 AM, Warm-up @ 11:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 12:45 PM 11/12 Finals Events - Warm-up @ 5:40 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:15 PM Sunday January 17th : Hopkins 8 & Under Quadrathon - Arrive @ 8:40 AM, Warm-up @ 9:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 10:00 AM
Jan. 4 |
2010
Volunteer Sign Up is now open and online for this weekend's 13/Over Y State Meet at Wilton Y. |
Dec. 31 |
2009
From Coach Randy: Practice is Cancelled this afternoon due to weather - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! |
Dec. 29 |
2009
From Coach Derek: | Tuesday December 29th: Regular Practice schedule for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Wednesday December 30th: There will be a combined Super Squad/Super Bronze practice today. Stretch @ 4:00 PM, Swim from 4:15 to 5:00 Regular Practice for Maroon and Gold Thursday December 31st & Friday January 1st: No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Happy New Year!!! Saturday January 2nd: Regular Saturday Practice Schedule. Monday January 4th: Today is the deadline to scratch out of the Cheshire Dual Meet. I know it is listed as Monday December 28th but I have asked our webmaster to change this on super meets. Saturday January 9th: No practice for Super Squad/Maroon/Gold due to the Cheshire Dual Meet WYW vs CDOG - Arrive @ 9:45 AM, Stretch @ 10:00 AM, Warm-up @ 10:15 AM, Meet Starts @ 11:05 AM Thank you and Happy New Year!!!
Dec. 29 |
2009
Volunteer Sign Up for for the 13/Overs Y State Championship Meet will go live on SuperMeets on
Sunday, January 3rd at 9pm. 13/Overs Y States will be held at Wilton YMCA on January 9 - 10 with 13-14s
in the morning sessions and the 15/Overs in the afternoon sessions. |
Dec. 27 |
2009
All credits earned to this point for the though the Thanksgiving Invitational should be reflected in your SuperMeets account.
Please take a moment to check your account and e-mail Elizabeth Britt
ebritt@iridian.com if you are missing any credits. Thank you. |
Dec. 23 |
2009
There was a problem with the Team Photo order and all of the photos were sent back to the company. The problem was actually
partly our fault because on photo day our gold squad and senior 2 took their photos out of order and no one told the photographers.
This caused a mix up in the sequences of the team photos with individual photos. Hopefully we will get them back
in a few days...Would like to apologize to you all and as soon as I get them back I will let you know...Roger Stewart |
Dec. 22 |
2009
Sign up to bring a food or drink item to the holiday party for Senior 1 & National on Wednesday, 12/23!
Just go to Supermeets and click on the event and sign up.
Thanks for helping to make the party a holiday success! | From Coach Derek: Monday December 21st: - (UPDATED) There will be a combined Super Squad/Super Bronze practice today. Stretch @ 4:00 PM, Swim from 4:15 to 5:00 Wednesday December 23rd: - (UPDATED) There will be a combined Super Squad/Super Bronze practice today. Stretch @ 4:00 PM, Swim from 4:15 to 5:00 Maroon Practice - Stretch @ 5:00 PM, Swim from 5:15 to 6:30 PM Gold Practice Schedule Changes - Stretch @ 5:00 PM, Practice from 5:15 to 6:45 PM Thursday December 24th through Sunday December 27th: No practice will be held for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Happy Holidays!!! Monday December 28th: There will be a combined Super Squad/Super Bronze practice today. Stretch @ 4:00 PM, Swim from 4:15 to 5:00 Regular Practice for Maroon and Gold Tuesday December 29th: Regular Practice schedule for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Wednesday December 30th: There will be a combined Super Squad/Super Bronze practice today. Stretch @ 4:00 PM, Swim from 4:15 to 5:00 Regular Practice for Maroon and Gold Thursday December 31st & Friday January 1st: No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Happy New Year!!! Saturday January 2nd: Regular Saturday Practice Schedule. Thank you and Happy Holidays!!!
Dec. 21 |
2009
The Fitness Center is cancelling dryland for the Gold squad today. | The Senior 2 Squad will have a Holiday Dinner at Orem's Diner on Tuesday December 29th after practice. There will be a special menu for $15 per swimmer all inclusive. They are holding space for us, so we need a final head-count by Saturday December 26th. Please RSVP to Lisa Benison at lbenison@optonline.net. Please see the attached flyer Senior 2 Holiday Dinner for more information. Team photos are in and I would like to distribute them next week. I will be at the Y at the following times.... Monday 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Tuesday 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesday 5:30am to 7:00am and 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Please try to pick them up during those times so come in to the lobby or tell your swimmers to pick up... Thanks Roger.
Dec. 20 |
2009
The Senior meet at Wheaton College was cancelled for today. Senior 1 & 2 swimmers will be leaving to return
to the Wilton YMCA at 1:00 PM this afternoon. Swimmers will contact parents when they are close to the YMCA for pick-up. |
Dec. 18 |
2009
There is an 8/U meet available for swimmer sign-out on SuperMeets. Please check the date and sign-out if you are
planning on NOT attending this meet. |
Dec. 17 |
2009
The fundraising year will be coming to an end on January 31st, 2010. There are many great ways to earn your credits
below and continue to help the Wahoo team. We will be following up with everyone who still has an outstanding balance in January.
**For all United Way On-Line Pledges - If you made a donation using the United Way On-Line system, please contact Laurie Storino
at lastorino@mac.com or put a copy of your United Way On-Line Pledge form in Alyssa Storino's
mailbox.** | Arbonne Health and Wellness Products - Take advantage of the special 35% toward your fundraising commitment on Arbonne products for the month of December. Please contact Sian Nimkoff at 203-221-8434 or at crisps@optonline.net CAROLEE Jewelry - Pearls, Sterling Silver, Charms, Pins and more! Earn 20% credit towards your fundraising, get FREE SHIPPING and Holiday Gift Boxing on all of your purchases too! Enter WiltonYWahoos at checkout! Pinocchio's Pizza - Set up a Pinocchio's Pizza House Account or purchase gift cards and receive 10% toward your fundraising. These make great holiday gifts or use them for your own family pizza nights. Contact Lauri Harder at harders@optonline.net for Pinocchio's Pizza info. BILL BLASS NEW YORK SAMPLE SALE - Get Started on Your Holiday Shopping And Find something Special to Wear While doing your Wahoos Fundraising! BILL BLASS NEW YORK Sample Sale!! Fall and Holiday Collection (Sizes 0-14). 60% off plus 20% of the purchase price will be donated towards your Wahoos fundraising goals. Contact Lisa Benison at lbenison@optonline.net for information on the Bill Blass New York Sample Sale. Wilton Deli - Looking for more opportunities to earn your fundraising? The "Wilton Deli" will offer 25% or $5.00 fundraising credit when you purchase of a $20.00 Wilton Deli gift card. A perfect stocking stuffer & just in time for the holidays! Gift Cards will be available at the Thanksgiving Invitational. Contact Camille Gilroy at camillegilroy@optonline.net for information on the Wilton Deli. Bliss Spa - free shipping and 20% of all Bliss and/or Remede Brand products goes to Wahoos for Fundraising. Order online www.blissworld.com and type in WAHOOS for the promotion Code. Please contact Michele Dantas at michele_cloutier@hotmail.com Stop and Shop, ShopRite, Stew Leonard and Caraluzzi's gift cards - Buy coupons in $50 denominations to receive fundraising credit of 5%. Stew Leonard is currently offering 10%. Please contact Denise Cooney at djcooney@optonline.net Village Market - When checking out at the Village Market, the cashier will stamp your receipt with a Wahoo. Your purchase will earn you 7.5% towards fundraising. Please contact Susan Wilson at sbw500@yahoo.com Tom E Toes Gift Cards - Great stocking stuffer and receive a 20% Fundraising Credit of purchases. For more information contact Julie Higgins higgins6@optonline.net United Way - Earns a fundraising Credit of 100% of your donation. Please enter YMCA/Wilton Family - Wahoo Swim Team. From Coach Derek: Monday December 14th : Today is the last day to scratch out of the Seadragon Meet. Please email me if your swimmer(s) can not participate in any or all of the meet. Any swimmer swimming in the AA meet will not be entered in this meet. I will let you know if your swimmer(s) are swimming in the AA meet hopefully before the end of this week. Friday December 18th: Since the Senior Team will be in Boston for their swim meets this weekend we will be running on a slightly different practice schedule. Super Squad - Practice will be held at their regular practice time. Maroon - Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Practice from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Gold - Stretch @ 5:45 PM, Practice from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Saturday December 19th: Super Squad - Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Practice from 8:00 to 9:00 AM Gold - Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Practice from 8:00 to 9:30 AM Maroon - Stretch @ 9:15 AM, Practice from 9:30 to 10:45 AM Wednesday December 23rd: Super Squad & Maroon practices will be held at their regularly scheduled times. Gold Practice Schedule Changes - Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Practice from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Thursday December 24th through Sunday December 27th: No practice will be held for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Happy Holidays!!! Monday December 28th: No Practice for Super Bronze and Super Squad. Regular Practice for Maroon and Gold Tuesday December 29th: Regular Practice schedule for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Wednesday December 30th: No Practice for Super Bronze and Super Squad. Regular Practice for Maroon and Gold Thursday December 31st & Friday January 1st No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold. Happy New Year!!! Saturday January 2nd: Regular Saturday Practice Schedule. Thank you and Happy Holidays!!!
Dec. 16 |
2009
The ad deadline for the Jan. 9-10 meet is December 22nd. This is a great way to fulfill your fundraising commitment as you
receive 100% credit for the value of the ad. You can print the Meet Program Ads info off our website by clicking on Team Member Page
and look for Meet Program Ads forms. Also notice that there is a new opportunity to place Banner Website Ads.
Questions contact Annbeth Lattimer annbethlattimer@optonline.net for Meet Program Ads and
Lauri Harder harders@optonline.net for Website Banner Ad info. | No practice for Senior 1 or 2 this Friday 12/18 and Saturday 12/19. This is due to all senior coaches being out of town for the two travel meets. Please go to the Senior 1 & Senior 2 squad pages to view the Holiday Training schedule for these squads.
Dec. 15 |
2009
YMCA State Championships is Jan. 9-10 at Wilton YMCA. It is now available on SuperMeets for swimmer sign-out if you are planning
on NOT attending this meet. Please sign-out ASAP. Thank you. | Team Store News: Towels are in! If you ordered a towel from the Team Store, please stop by the Team Store to pick it up. Store hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30pm. The store is also open by appointment. Looking to buy your swimmer a little something for Christmas? We have NEW Hoodie Sweatshirts with our new Property of the Wilton Y Wahoos Logo. ($25 Adult sizes—S,M,L, XL) Also coming soon: Fleece vests and winter hats! Support the Wahoos! Stop by the Team Store! Questions? Contact Suzanne Cheruk at cheruk@optonline.net
Dec. 11 |
2009
Senior 1 & Senior 2 - PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT INFORMATINON REGARDING DEPARTURE TIME CHANGE FOR WHEATON COLLEGE MEET!!!!
We would like to depart as soon as possible to insure a timely arrival – Please arrive between 10:15-10:30am – We will depart no
later than 10:45am – This is a 30 minute change. Thanks, Todd F. Stevens, Senior Coach |
Dec. 10 |
2009
Senior 1 and National Family Party - Alumni Welcome:
| Wednesday, December 23rd, 7-9 pm
You are invited to the first ever Senior 1 and National Squads combined Family Party. We are encouraging parents to attend
with their swimmers. This is a great opportunity to share time with our Wahoo Family away from the pool. Siblings are welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 9 2009 |
From Coach Todd: There will be a mid-season parents meeting for Senior 1 and Senior 2 parents with the Coaches, MONDAY 12/14 – at 6:30pm – in the Activity Room at the Y. Todd and Randy will be present to summarize the squads and their progress thus far…- answer questions etc. We are looking forward to seeing you there. The Cheshire 8/Under Meet that was cancelled this past weekend has been rescheduled for December 20th, 2009. The meet times and information will remain the same. The meet entry is due next Monday December 14th. There will be a swimmer sign-out posted on SuperMeets by tomorrow (Wednesday, December 9th). Because this is such a quick turn-around for sending in the meet entry, we will need to have everyone sign out by Monday the 14th. If you do NOT sign out, your child will be entered in the meet and will incur the meet fees. Thanks for your help with this. Please keep in mind that Coach Mark will be putting the meet entry together and sending it to Cheshire NEXT Monday.
Dec. 8 |
2009
From Coach Derek: | December 7th: Today is the deadline for all 11/12 swimmers attending the Long Island Invite to please hand in the remaining balance for the trip. We have had several checks turned in to LeAnn all ready so please keep them coming. Thank You!! Wednesday December 9th: I am going to hold a Mid-Season Progress Meeting for all Super Bronze, Super Squad, Maroon, and Gold Parents interested in attending. The meeting will be held in the Activity Center which is the big room behind the gymnasium beginning at 6:30 PM. I will be going over the schedule for the 2nd half of the season, and answer any questions that you have thus far in the season. Coach Randy is also planning on attending the meeting. Friday December 11th: No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold due to the Long Island Invite. Long Island Invite.: 11/12 Swimmers (Only) Arrive at Wilton Family YMCA @ 11:45 AM Load Bus @ 12:00 PM (Please make sure you pack a lunch for your swimmer(s) to eat on the bus. No peanut products please!! Bus Leaves for Long Island @ 12:15 All 12 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 3:15 PM, Warm-up @ 3:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:00 PM Saturday December 12th: No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold due to the Long Island Invite. 11/12 Swimmers (Prelims) - Arrive @ 6:00 AM, Stretch @ 6:15 AM, Warm-up @ 6:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:00 AM 10 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers Swimming in Finals - Arrive @ 5:30 PM, Stretch @ 5:45 PM, Warm-up @ 6:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:45 PM Sunday December 13th: 11/12 Swimmers (Prelims) - Arrive @ 6:00 AM, Stretch @ 6:15 AM, Warm-up @ 6:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:00 AM 10 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers Swimming in Finals - Arrive @ 4:30 PM, Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:45 PM Monday December 14th: Today is the deadline to scratch your swimmer(s) from the Seadragon meet. Please make sure you get on Super Meets and scratch your swimmer out of the meet or the sessions they will not attend. I am looking for things like (No Friday) as an example. If I see a name I am assuming the swimmer is out for the weekend. If I don’t see a name at all I am assuming they are coming to the whole weekend including Friday night. Team Store News: Orders are IN! Please arrange to pick up your custom order of Maroon Fleece, Full Zip Sweatshirts, Towels, or Stadium Seats, Wednesday, December 9th, 5-6:30pm. Thanks! Suzanne Cheruk cheruk@optonline.net .
Dec. 6 |
2009
SuperMeets will go up at 9pm tonight for the away meet volunteer positions for the Long Island meet next weekend.
There will be timing positions, and a volunteer coordinator for each session of the Long Island meet next weekend.
We are not certain if officials have been contacted to work, but if Wahoo officials do work sessions at the meet we want
to ensure they sign up on SuperMeets and check in with the volunteer coordinator so they get credit for the sessions worked. |
Dec. 4 |
2009
Friday December 4th - Super Squad will have practice at their normal time. We will be running a combined practice for
Maroon & Gold this evening. Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Maroon – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Gold – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Families needing to make their 2nd payments for their Wahoo program fees may now do so on the Wilton Family YMCA website. The Registration process is the same as in the beginning of the year and the payment is due by December 31, 2009. Please contact LeAnn @ 203-762-8384x290 if you have any problems. Timing Assignments for the Wahoos attending the Long Island Invitational can be found by clicking here for Wahoos timing assignments...
Dec. 3 |
2009
There will be 6 positions available on Supermeets tonight at 9pm for the Cheshire Away meet on Sunday morning.
They need 2 timers, 3 officials (if possible!), and a volunteer coordinator. | Warm/Up is at 9am, the meet starts at 10am. Wahoo Families, Thank you for all of your time contributed to make our Thanksgiving Invite a success! We were forced to make a lot of changes in a very short period of time in order to meet fire code requirements and make the meet run as efficiently as possible. We realize that these changes put a lot of pressure on the volunteers and we are very grateful for your support. While the meet is fresh in all of our minds, we would like to solicit feedback especially pertaining to meet management. Any new suggestions that may improve the quality of our home meets are welcome, as well as your opinions regarding the measures taken for the Thanksgiving Invite (no deck chairs, volunteer sign-in in the lobby, wahoo swimmers in the gym, volunteer parking attendants.) Please forward your feedback to Tracey Owens at traceyowens@optonline.net or Jenn Lewis at j4lewis@aol.com. Thanks! From Coach Derek: Friday December 4th: Normal Practice schedule for all 9 & Overs. 8 & Under Dual Meet @ Darien YMCA Arrive @ 5:10 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Sunday December 6th: WYW vs PSDY (Swimmers 9 to 12) Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:45 AM Cheshire 8 & Under Meet Arrive @ 8:30 AM, Stretch @ 8:45 AM, Warm-up @ 9:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 10:00 AM December 7th: Today is the deadline for all 11/12 swimmers attending the Long Island Invite to please hand in the remaining balance for the trip. We have had several checks turned in to LeAnn all ready so please keep them coming. Thank You!! Wednesday December 9th: I am going to hold a Mid-Season Progress Meeting for all Maroon & Gold Parents interested in attending. The meeting will be held in the Activity Center which is the big room behind the gymnasium beginning at 6:30 PM. I will be going over the schedule for the 2nd half of the season, and answer any questions that you have thus far in the season. Coach Randy is also planning on attending the meeting. Friday December 11th: No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold due to the Long Island Invite. Long Island Invite. 11/12 Swimmers (Only) - Arrive at Wilton Family YMCA @ 11:45 AM. Load Bus @ 12:00 PM, Bust Leaves for Long Island @ 12:15 All 12 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 3:15 PM, Warm-up @ 3:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:00 PM Saturday December 12th: No Practice for Super Bronze/Super Squad/Maroon & Gold due to the Long Island Invite. 11/12 Swimmers (Prelims) - Arrive @ 6:00 AM, Stretch @ 6:15 AM, Warm-up @ 6:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:00 AM 10 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers Swimming in Finals - Arrive @ 5:30 PM, Stretch @ 5:45 PM, Warm-up @ 6:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:45 PM Sunday December 13th: 11/12 Swimmers (Prelims) - Arrive @ 6:00 AM, Stretch @ 6:15 AM, Warm-up @ 6:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:00 AM 10 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers Swimming in Finals - Arrive @ 4:30 PM, Stretch @ 4:45 PM, Warm-up @ 5:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:45 PM
Dec. 2 |
2009
Team Store News: Orders of Maroon Fleece, Full Zip sweatshirts, Stadium Seats and towels will be available for pick
up on Wednesday, Dec. 9th , 5pm-6:30pm. Please stop by the team store to pick up your order. Also available for purchase---
NEW Property of Wilton Y Wahoos pullover hoodie sweatshirts! | SALE! (3 days only) Maroon/Gold Champion Ringer Tees with New Property of Wilton Y Wahoos logo--$10 Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, Sunday, Dec. 6th and Monday, Dec. 7th ONLY! While supplies last!
Nov. 30 |
2009
There will be NO morning practices this week 11/30-12/4 prior to the start of school, as this is a recovery week. | Morning practices (5:15 – 6:45am) will resume next week and all Senior 1 swimmers are encouraged to try and attend two of these per week. There will be regular Saturday morning practice 12/5 followed by the breakfast at Orems with the National squad – rsvp deadline for this is NOW – please email robin Baylis with your interest to attend.
Nov. 28 |
2009
Volunteer sign-up for the Dual Meet with Darien will go live this Sunday at 9 pm. |
Nov. 26 |
2009
Happy Thanksgiving!!! | There will be a combined practice on Friday, Dec. 4 for Senior 1 & 2. Practice will be from 5:15-7:00PM – NO DRYLAND. Senior 2 swimmers and parents - please make a note of this practice change. Thank You.
Nov. 25 |
2009
Senior 1 & National will be getting together for breakfast on Saturday, December 5th, after morning practice at Orem's Diner.
The cost is $10. per swimmer see the flyer for more info. | Senior 1 Breakfast
Nov. 24 |
2009
The WYW Senior Qualifier and the AA meet for 13/Overs is available on SuperMeets for sign-out if your swimmer is planning
on NOT attending. | From Coach Derek: Thursday November 26th: No Practice SB/SS/M/G. Happy Thanksgiving! Friday November 27th & Saturday November 28th: We will run practices at their regularly scheduled times. Monday November 30th: Today is the deadline to scratch your swimmer(s) out of both the 8 & Under Dual meet at the Darien YMCA on Friday, December 4th and dual meet against Darien at the Wilton YMCA on Sunday December 6th. Friday December 4th Normal Practice schedule for all 9 & Overs. 8 & Under Dual Meet @ Darien YMCA Arrive @ 5:10 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM Sunday December 6th WYW vs PSDY (Swimmers 9 to 12) Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:45 AM Cheshire 8 & Under Meet Arrive @ 8:30 AM, Stretch @ 8:45 AM, Warm-up @ 9:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 10:00 AM I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation with the swim meet this weekend. I felt the meet was a tremendous success and was proud to see our kids have an amazing weekend of swimming. A big thanks go out to everyone who volunteered their time this weekend. Without your help and support none of this would have been possible. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and enjoys the time spent with family and friends. I truly appreciate all your support!! - Happy Thanksgiving!! - Coach Derek
Nov. 20 |
2009
CAROLEE - Special Two Day Promotion Monday, November 30th and Tuesday, December 1st | All customers save 25% on their entire purchase enter coupon code BCRFH9. Carolee donates 10% of all net purchases to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation AND the Wahoo Families get a 20% fundraising credit!! Enter WILTONYWAHOOS at checkout. Go to www.carolee.com for great holiday gift ideas! Get Ready for the WYW Thanksgiving Invitational - November 20 - 22!!! Wilton Y Wahoos Food Drive - The Wahoos will be having their annual "Feed the Hungry for Thanksgiving Food Drive" this weekend during our Thanksgiving Invitational. We are asking that every swimmer that is participating in the meet this weekend bring a non-perishable food item to the meet to donate to the Norwalk Food Shelter. There will be collection boxes in the lobby at the Y. Non Perishable Items: Cereal, Pasta, Rice, Canned Goods, Dry Evaporated Milk, Dried Mashed Potatoes. Any questions contact Lynn Holmquist at 762-7119.
Nov. 19 |
2009
Thanksgiving Meet this Weekend....We realize that some of you might have been discouraged with the systems issues
on Supermeets earlier this week while trying to sign-up to volunteer. Please know that the system is now working fine
and there are still positions open including gym supervisors, marshalls, door supervisors and more. Please let us know
if you have questions. Also just a reminder that no chairs will be allowed on the pool deck for any session.
Chairs will only be allowed in the gym. Thanks! | Save the date: Wednesday, Dec 23rd, 7 PM Senior 1 and National Squad Holiday Party. Alumni and parents are welcome - Lattimers' House - 28 Grumman Ave. Wilton. You can view more information about the Holiday party from the Alumni menu selection on the Wahoo main page. There is another 8/U dual meet with Darien now available on SuperMeets for scratch out if your swimmmer is planning on NOT attending.
Nov. 18 |
2009
Just a reminder for the Friday sessions of the Thanksgiving Invite: Please note the Warm up and Start times of each session
have been changed from the original meet announcement. | - Session 1: Warm up at 12noon, Start time at 1:00pm - Session 2: Warm up at 2:00pm, Start time at 3:00pm - Session 3: Warm up at 5:30pm, Start time at 6:30pm
Nov. 17 |
2009
Get Ready for the WYW Thanksgiving Invitational - November 20 - 22!!! | Wilton Y Wahoos Food Drive - The Wahoos will be having their annual "Feed the Hungry for Thanksgiving Food Drive" this weekend during our Thanksgiving Invitational. We are asking that every swimmer that is participating in the meet this weekend bring a non-perishable food item to the meet to donate to the Norwalk Food Shelter. There will be collection boxes in the lobby at the Y. Non Perishable Items: Cereal, Pasta, Rice, Canned Goods, Dry Evaporated Milk, Dried Mashed Potatoes. Any questions contact Lynn Holmquist at 762-7119. From Coach Derek: Monday November 16th: Today is the deadline to turn in permission slips along with a nonrefundable deposit of $100.00. Checks can be made payable to the Wilton Y Wahoos. Today is also the deadline to scratch any 8 & Under Swimmer from the CDOG 8 & Under meet for Sunday December 6th. Friday November 20th: No practice for any squad due to the Thanksgiving Invite. Thanksgiving Invite for all 12 & Unders: Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Saturday November 21st & Sunday November 22nd: No Practice for any squad due to the Thanksgiving Invite. Thanksgiving Invite all 12 & Under Swimmers (Preliminary Events): Arrive @ 12:30 PM (All swimmers should please report to the gym), Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in Finals Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Thursday November 26th: No Practice SB/SS/M/G. Happy Thanksgiving! Friday November 27th & Saturday November 28th: We will run practices at their regularly scheduled times.
Nov. 16 |
2009
As you are aware, the SuperMeets server crashed last night due to the overwhelming volume of people logging on simultaneously.
As a result, we ask you to please sign up only for the session(s) your swimmer is participating in and then log out.
SuperMeets will now go live at these NEW times on Monday night, Nov 16. This will ensure all parents will have
time to get home from swim practice and have time to sign on. | 9:00 pm: Friday Sessions of Meet 9:30pm: Saturday Sessions of Meet 10:00pm: Sunday Sessions of Meet Thank you. New Fundraising Opportunity for Wahoo Families... Sell Banner Ads to appear on the WYW website and receive fundraising credit of 100% of the amount you collect. Please refer to the attached Banner Ad Packet Banner Ad 2009-2010 or contact Lauri Harder at harders@optonline.net with questions.
Nov. 15 |
2009
The SuperMeets Server is temporarily down and you cannot access SuperMeets. The problem will be resolved tomorrow.
You can access SuperMeets tomorrow, Monday, 11/16 at 8:30 PM to sign-up to work for the WYW Thanksgiving Invitational meet.
Thank You.. |
Nov. 12 |
2009
**REMINDER** Please submit all orders for team apparel for Metro Swim Shop into the KEALY box no later than Monday, November 16th
in order to make delivery for the holidays. This order and all future orders will be delivered to the Metro Westport store
located across the street from the Westport YMCA. You will be contacted when your order is in and you can pick it up at your
convenience. All order forms will continue to be sent to Annamarie Kealy. We will have two other orders throughout the year
when you may order additional team apparel (ie backpacks, sweat suits, senior sweats, etc) Boys and girls team suits including
the new girls black superproback are in stock at the Westport store and you can purchase them anytime. Any questions-please
contact Annamarie at amkealy@optonline.net. Thank you. | More Credit Opportunities: We are looking for a 12/U Away Meet Coordinator. This person would be responsible for coordinating/organizing any volunteers needed (namely timers) for any away meets that the 12/U swimmers are participating in. 1 credit per away meet will be earned! This person will work with/train with the 13/O Away Meet Coordinator, Lisa Benison. Please contact Jenn Lewis at j4lewis@aol.com if you interested or would like more information. Thanks!! We are looking for someone for Saturday and Sunday of the Thanksgiving Invitational (can be a different family each day) to pick up food from the Wilton Deli and deliver to the concessions table in the Y lobby. Pick-up times from Wilton Deli are 6:45am, 12:00pm and 4:00pm each day. 1 credit will be given each day. Please contact Tracey Owens at traceyowens@optonline.net if you are interested. Thanks!
Nov. 11 |
2009
Tuesday November 10th: | Today is the day we will be having our Wahoo Picture Day. Please make sure you have filled out the permission slip to allow us to take your swimmer(s) photograph. If you do not want your swimmer(s) picture taken please do not bring your swimmer to practice. Monday November 16th: Today is the deadline to turn in permission slips along with a nonrefundable deposit of $100.00. Checks can be made payable to the Wilton Y Wahoos. Today is also the deadline to scratch any 8 & Under Swimmer from the CDOG 8 & Under meet for Sunday December 6th. Friday November 20th: No practice for any squad due to the Thanksgiving Invite. Thanksgiving Invite all 12 & Unders: Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM Saturday November 21st & Sunday November 22nd: No Practice for any squad due to the Thanksgiving Invite. Thanksgiving Invite all 12 & Under Swimmers (Preliminary Events) Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM 11/12 Swimmers swimming in Finals - Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM New Fundraising Opportunities: Pinocchio's Pizza - Set up a Pinocchio's Pizza House Account or purchase gift cards and receive 10% toward your fundraising. These make great holiday gifts or use them for your own family pizza nights. Contact Lauri Harder at harders@optonline.net for Pinocchio's Pizza info. BILL BLASS NEW YORK SAMPLE SALE - Get Started on Your Holiday Shopping And Find something Special to Wear While doing your Wahoos Fundraising! BILL BLASS NEW YORK Sample Sale!! Fall and Holiday Collection (Sizes 0-14). 60% off plus 20% of the purchase price will be donated towards your Wahoos fundraising goals. Contact Lisa Benison at lbenison@optonline.net for information on the Bill Blass New York Sample Sale. Wilton Deli - Looking for more opportunities to earn your fundraising? The "Wilton Deli" will offer 25% or $5.00 fundraising credit when you purchase of a $20.00 Wilton Deli gift card. A perfect stocking stuffer & just in time for the holidays! Gift Cards will be available at the Thanksgiving Invitational. Contact Camille Gilroy at camillegilroy@optonline.net for information on the Wilton Deli. CAROLEE - Shop CAROLEE now to receive a 20% fundraising credit, all of your holiday gifts boxed with ribbon AND receive an AMAZING Tote Bag as your GIFT with any $150 purchase. (while supplies last). Simply enter WYWahoos at checkout to receive your fundraising credit. Contact Karen O'Brien at kobrien@caroleeworld.com with questions. Team Store News: Do you have your Wahoos CamelBak Water bottle? Get them while you can! $14 each or 2 for $25. Make sure you show your Wahoos Team spirit at upcoming away meets—buy maroon and gold pom-poms at the team store $3 a pair. Fall Order confirmations were sent via email. Ordering is closed and final. We are unable to add any more items to our order. Please check the Daily News around Thanksgiving for delivery information. Team Store will be open today—Tuesday during Team Pictures. Check out our special SALE BINS—Black Tee’s $5, White Polo’s with Team embroidery--$10, Seat Cushions $10 Questions? Contact Suzanne Cheruk at cheruk@optonline.net .
Nov. 10 |
2009
The SuperMeets Volunteer sign-up for the Thanksgiving Meet (Nov 20-22) will be posted on Sunday night, Nov 15 at 9pm.
Please note we've added a few new jobs. | The November meet Ad deadline has been extended to Friday, November 13th. Please contact Roger Stewart stew7478@sbcglobal.net or Annbeth Lattimer annbethlattimer@optonline.net immediately if you wish to have your ad placed in the Thanksgiving - November 20 - 22 meet. Photos of Wahoo Swimmers of the Week are now upload in Wahoo Photos. You will need a code to view them or any of the other albums, e-mail Roger at stew7478@sbcglobal.net
Nov. 9 |
2009
We need some volunteers to help with swim classes at the Y. We have several children with special needs that could use assistance.
We are looking for Seniors. If you are interested in some volunteer work, please contact
Gloria J. Bass, Special Needs Coordinator/Outreach Director at email: gbass@wiltonymca.org
Thank you. |
Nov. 6 |
2009
We will be submitting another order to METRO next week. If you wish to order any additional items
(backpacks, sweat suits, team suits, etc) you may do so. The order forms are on the website. These
items will be here for the holidays if you wish to do any holiday shopping. Please submit your forms to the
KEALY mailbox in the lobby before Wednesday, November 11th to ensure holiday delivery. Any questions contact
Annamarie Kealy amkealy@optonline.net. | The order form for team apparel is available to print and complete. WILTON Y WAHOOS – Fall 09 Order Form If you are still waiting for items ordered from Metro on Wa’s Hoos- I will contact you as soon as I receive the merchandise. Thank you for your patience. There are December and January meets now available on SuperMeets for swimmer sign-out if your swimmer is NOT planning on attending the meet. Thank You.
Nov. 5 |
2009
REMINDER - WAHOO TEAM PHOTOS by YARY PHOTOGRAPHY - Tuesday November 10, 2009. | Team uniforms are highly suggested. Order forms for the photos are in your family mail slot in the lobby. The photo schedule is: [4:30 Super Bronze/Super Squad] ; [5:00 Maroon] ; [5:15 Senior 1] ; [5:30 Full Team Picture] ; [5:45 National] ; [6:00 Senior 2] ; [6:15 Gold]. Also remember to turn in your PHOTO PERMISSION FORM. Questions contact Roger at stew7478@sbcglobal.net There will be a combined practice for National, Senior 1 and Senior 2 squads, starting at 3:15. No other squads will practice. The WYWahoos Holiday Poinsettia and Greenery Sale is underway. Orders with full payment are due November 16, 2009. Available for purchase are poinsettias, decorated and undecorated wreaths, garland roping and kissing balls. For information, contact Liz Suchy at 762-8162 or by email at suchyhouse4@yahoo.com Pick-up date is December 5, 2009 at Wilton High School - Time to be determined. Program Ad Sales - The next deadline for ads is November 6th for the Thanksgiving meet on November 20-22nd. The Ad packet is located on the Wahoo website - Team Member page.
Nov. 3 |
2009
There will be a travel meet for Senior 1 & 2 to Boston, MA on December 18-20. The meet is now posted on SuperMeets.
Please have your swimmer sign-out if they are planning on NOT attending this team travel meet. Thank-you - Coach Todd | All Squads - We will be adding six timers to this weekend's Dual Meet to the North Pool. The openings will go live on Supermeets tonight at 9PM. The timers are being added so that we can ensure three times as we will be testing some changes to the Colorado. Thank you. From Coach Derek: Monday November 2nd: Today is the deadline to scratch your swimmer(s) out of the dual meet versus New Canaan YMCA. Attached below is the link to the Super Meets page for your convenience. SuperMeets Sunday November 8th: WYW vs NCY Dual Meet All Age Group squads eligible to participate in this meet. Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:45 AM Tuesday November 10th: Today is day we will be having our Wahoo Picture Day. Please make sure you have filled out the permission slip to allow us to take your swimmer(s) photograph. If you do not want your swimmer(s) picture taken please do not bring your swimmer to practice.
Nov. 2 |
2009
Wahoo Parent Information Open House....Do you feel like you have some Wahoo questions unanswered??
Then please stop in for our Informational Open House. Jenn Lewis and Tracey Owens will be in the Conference Room
from | 5-7PM on 11/3 to answer any questions regarding fundraising, the new credit policy, volunteer opportunities, USS Fees and anything else. Please come and share any questions, concerns or suggestions. The 2009-10 Short Course Time Standards for all age groups can be found by going to the Team Member page or click here for Team page...
Oct. 29 |
2009
From Coach Derek: | Thursday October 29th: Reminder that today is the day for the Maroon Halloween Party. Friday October ,30th: Reminder that today is the day for the Super Squad/Super Bronze Halloween Party. Saturday October 31st: Reminder that today is the day for the Gold Halloween Party. Sunday November 1st: CSI Top 16 Banquet at the Aqua Turf Club. Monday November 2nd: Today is the deadline to scratch your swimmer(s) out of the dual meet versus New Canaan YMCA. Attached below is the link to the Super Meets page for your convenience. Supermeets.com Sunday November 8th: WYW vs NCY Dual Meet All Age Group squads eligible to participate in this meet. Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:45 AM Tuesday November 10th: Today is day we will be having our Wahoo Picture Day. Please make sure you have filled out the permission slip to allow us to take your swimmer(s) photograph. For Age Group swimmers, if you do not want your swimmer(s) picture taken, please do not bring your swimmer to practice.
Oct. 28 |
2009
Team Store News: Sale of towels, maroon fleece jackets, maroon full zip hoodie sweatshirt and stadium chair extended until
Thursday, Oct. 29th. Please use order form Order Form
and return it with payment to Suzanne Cheruk by Thursday, Oct. 29th.
Wahoos CamelBak water bottles Camelbak bottles - click here
will be available for purchase on Monday, Nov. 2nd at the team store.
Wahoos CamelBak 16 ounce bottles are $14.00 each or 2 for $25. | TEAM STORE SALE - Black, Lifes short, Swim fast t-shirts $8 originally $12 (limited sizes); Blue Senior Team hoodie sweatshirt--$14 originally $20(Large and XL only) Questions? Contact Suzanne Cheruk 322-9732 or cheruk@optonline.net. If you have not received your merchandise ordered from Wa’s vs Hoos please contact Annamarie Kealy at amkealy@optonline.net or 761-9838. You can pick it up at your convenience at 57 Old Farm Rd, Wilton. Please send an email or call so that I can have it ready for you. Thank you!
Oct. 27 |
2009
Volunteer sign-up for the New Canaan dual meet will be up on Sunday 9 pm, Nov 1. | Grandma Miller Pies - Just a reminder that orders for the Wilton Y Wahoos' "Grandma Miller's Pies" fundraiser are due this Friday, October 30, 2009. Order forms are available on the WYWahoos website; for additional information, contact Liz Suchy at 762-8162 or suchyhouse4@yahoo.com. Swimmers earn between 30-40% of total order toward fundraising credit. Pick-up is Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Wilton High School - time to be announced. Program Ad Sales - The next deadline for ads is November 6th for the Thanksgiving meet on November 20-22nd. The Ad packet is located on the Wahoo website on the Team Member page - left sidebar menu - scroll down under Meet Program Ads. Grocery Cards - Thank You for your patience. More grocery cards will be available in November. Arbonne Health and Wellness Products - This is the last week to take advantage of the special 35% toward your fundraising commitment on Arbonne products. Starting November 1st the original 20% toward fundraising commitment will take affect.
Oct. 22 |
2009
Reminder - Warm-up for the Wilton Qualifier, this Saturday and Sunday, is at 7:30AM. Please be at the pool for 7:10. | For all volunteers that are signed-up to work this weekend - please sign in when you bring your swimmer(s) to warm up. When you sign-in, the sign-in sheet will list the timers meeting time. It's usually 20 minutes before the start of the meet but sometimes 30. If you are not signed in by 30 minutes prior to the start of the meet, we will re-assign your position. Thanks! Friday October 23rd: We will be running a combined practice for the Maroon and Gold team since the 11/12’s have an early morning on Saturday and Sunday. Arrive @ 5:15 PM to stretch and get ready for practice Maroon 5:30 to 6:45 PM Gold 5:30 to 7:00 PM Wahoo Parent Information Open House.... Do you feel like you have some Wahoo questions unanswered?? Then please stop in for our Informational Open House. Jenn Lewis and Tracey Owens will be in the Conference Room from 5-7PM on 11/3 to answer any questions regarding fundraising, the new credit policy, volunteer opportunities, USS Fees and anything else. Please come and share any questions, concerns or suggestions."
Oct. 21 |
2009
Show your Wahoo spirit and Support the Wilton YMCA. | 2009 Wilton Community Celebration - Saturday, November 7 at Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton. Plan to join us for a gala evening of dinner, dancing, auctions and Distinguished Citizen Award presentations at this year's event, which is sponsored by The Wilton Bank and benefits the Y's Fund for Community Service. Please contact Associate Development Dir. Cindy Erickson at cindyerickson@wiltonymca.org 762-8384 x 273 for more information Calling all Water Polo Players!!! We are excited to get the Wilton Y Wahoos Water Polo program up and running this spring.. But we need your help!! We are looking for some parents to form a committee to get it started. Please contact Jenn Lewis at j4lewis@aol.com if you are interested in getting involved or would like more information. Metro Swim Shop will be at the Y this weekend during our Oct Qualifier Swim Meet. If you cannot collect your team order on Friday please do so on Saturday or Sunday. As always Metro be selling practice suits, goggles, caps and other swim gear in the Community Room off the lobby. If you do plan to pick up your order on Friday afternoon please try to do so before 6:30pm as the Y's holiday Spooktacular event begins at 6:30pm.
Oct. 20 |
2009
Metro Swim Shop will be here this Friday, October 23rd for team apparel distribution from 4:15-7:30 pm in the Y lobby.
If you ordered merchandise from Metro on Wa’s Vs. Hoos it will be ready for pick up on Friday. Please make every effort to
pick up all ordered items at this time. Thank you. | From Coach Derek: Saturday October 24th & Sunday October 25th: No practice on Saturday October 24th for any squad due to the October Qualifier Meet. WYW October Qualifier: 11/12 Swimmers - Arrive @ 7:00 AM, Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Warm-up @ 7:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:30 AM 10 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 2:00 PM Thursday October 29th: Reminder that today is the day for the Maroon Halloween Party. Friday October 30th: Reminder that today is the day for the Super Squad/Super Bronze Halloween Party. Saturday October 31st: Reminder that today is the day for the Gold Halloween Party. Sunday November 1st: CSI Top 16 Banquet at the Aqua Turf Club. Tuesday November 10th: Today is day we will be having our Wahoo Picture Day. Please make sure you have filled out the permission slip to allow us to take your swimmer(s) photograph. If you do not want your swimmer(s) picture taken please do not bring your swimmer to practice.
Oct. 19 |
2009
Wahoo Photo Day is November 10, 2009. This will be early enough to get the photos back before Christmas.
There will be no practice EXCEPT FOR SENIOR 1 AND NATIONAL COMBINED FROM 3:15 to 5:15.
Remember to sign and return your swimmers AUTHORIZATION PHOTOGRAPHY FORM... See the link for the authorization form
on the main Wahoo web page.
Click here for the Photo Schedule. | All credits for Bubble Up, the 12/under WYW vs YNS dual meet on 10/11 and the the 13/over Virtual meet on 10/18 have been posted to SuperMeets. Please check your SuperMeet account and advise me if you are missing any credits ebritt@iridian.com. Thank you - Elizabeth Britt.
Oct. 16 | |