Daily News

Date: Wahoo Information:
Sept. 2
2009		 Everyone's account balances for USS meet entry fees will be posted later this week on the daily news as an excel spreadsheet. These balances will include the Long Course 08-09 season. If you have any questions prior, or would like copies of your invoice, please contact me directly at j4lewis@aol.com Thanks! -Jenn Lewis

For National Squad: Labor Day: There will be a morning practice from 5:15-6:45 a.m., but NO AFTERNOON practice on Friday. There will be NO PRACTICE Saturday or Monday on Labor Day weekend. Practice resumes on Tuesday afternoon.

For National Squad & Senior 1: Bubble Up Weekend: There will be a morning practice from 5:15-6:45 a.m., but NO AFTERNOON practice on Friday.

The Cancun Beach Party is Friday night from 6:30-10:30 at Trackside Teen Center. There will be NO PRACTICE Saturday due to Bubble Up. (The only change from the previous message was that there is no Friday afternoon on Labor Day, and none on Monday.)

August 28
2009		 Thank you for the overwhelming response to earn credits for helping with the Wahoo bulletin boards and mailboxes. I will notify those that responded first to help out in the next couple of days with instructions for what needs to be done.

Also, for all returning Wahoo families, please remember that we need ALL forms returned. It is very important to have the medical release forms and code of conduct forms before all practices begin. Thank You.

August 25
2009		 Morning practices are offered:
For the National Squad - Friday 9/4 from 5:15-6:45 a.m. (in lieu of Labor Day weekend)
For National and Senior 1 - Friday 9/11 from 5:15-6:45 a.m. (due to Bubble Up)

August 24
2009		 Practice begins for the National squad on 8/31, all other senior squads will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Age Group, Gold, Maroon, Super Squad, Super Bronze, Bronze begin Monday, September 14th
A new practice schedule is posted. Click here for updated Practice Schedule

August 21
2009		 SAVE THE DATE! National, Senior I & Senior II Squads
BEACH PARTY - WELCOME BACK DANCE
WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 6:30 – 10:30PM
WHERE: TRACKSIDE TEEN CENTER, WILTON

August 18
2009		 Reminder - On-line registration payment for the Wahoos is now available.
Update - you can click on the link provided to access all the forms you need to print, complete and return.
2009-10 Registration Forms.
To complete your registration, you must fill out all the forms for the 2009-10 season.
You must sign all the forms and return them to the Wahoo Office. Thank You.
To process your payments you can go directly to the Wilton YMCA web site www.wiltonymca.org

LeAnn Abbott (Wahoo Office Manager) will be out of town from August 20-25th and will be back in the office on the 26th. LeAnn will be checking voicemail and email while away but will not be able to help with any registration problems or process any payments till she is back on Wednesday, August 26th. Thank You.

August 14
2009		 Click here for 2009-2010 Squad Assignments

Registration for all returning Wahoos for the 2009-2010 season will begin on Monday August 17, 2009. All forms are posted on the Wahoos website which you may download, fill out and return to the Wahoo office. You may access the registratation forms from the Team Member page. On the left side menu, select under 2009-2010 Forms the 2009 Checklist to review all the forms to print and complete.

To process your payments, please go to www.wiltonymca.org. Wahoo Registration can be found by viewing the left sidebar on the front page of the Wilton Family YMCA website. Click on “Register Now” and follow the instructions. At the end of the registration process, please complete your registration by paying with your Debit/Credit Card (If you choose to pay in full at this time, a 10% sibling discount may be taken off the lower program fee). The Wilton Family YMCA website is a secured website. If you have any issues with this payment method, contact the Wahoo office to assist you. If you choose to pay in two installments, remember to return to the Wilton Family YMCA website to make your second payment by December 31, 2009. You may also pay by monthly bank draft (Program Fees and membership only). Your payments will be broken down into two months up front with 10 monthly payments to follow. If you have any questions, please call the Wahoo office @ 203-762-8384X290. Thank you for your cooperation with this process.

Click here for link to Team Member page

August 6
2009		 From Coach Derek:
Wahoo Families:
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for another amazing summer! I cannot believe it has come and gone already. For everyone who was at Cheshire and at Wesleyan this past weekend we saw some amazing swimming and I would like everyone to know just how proud I am of your accomplishments. We had some ups and downs but learned a lot about ourselves in the process. There is no doubt in my mind we were the class of the meet.

I hope everyone takes some time away from the pool and enjoys their break. Taking some time away from the pool is very important. It allows us to recover both mentally and physically. I want everyone to come back for the upcoming 2009-2010 Short Course Season ready to take the Wahoos to new heights!

We will begin the season two weeks earlier than we have in the past. Our first day of practice will begin on Monday September 14th with the Super Squad beginning on Tuesday September 15th. We will be getting the squad assignments up on the web in the next week or so for your review. We should also have the registration forms up for you to print out, fill out, and return to us in the Wahoo Office. Stay tuned for further details!

Finally, I would personally like to thank everyone who nominated me for Coach of the Year. I am blown away by the support you all have given me over this past season. Without your support none of this is possible. Thank You!

Monday August 3rd through Friday August 7th:
Practice for those swimmers attending the Zone Championship Meet
Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Swim from 8:00 to 9:30 AM
Saturday August 8th
12 & Under Zone Swimmers - Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Swim from 7:30 to 9:00 AM
Monday August 10th:
Zone Swimmers - Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Swim from 8:00 to 9:30 AM
Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your summer!
See you in September!!

August 5
2009		 The Wahoo Office is still without internet access. Service is out to some of the coaches office phones also. The best way to get hold of the coaches is to call their cell numbers which will be on until phone service is restored. You can call on cell numbers, 668-5052 or 887-5700.

August 1
2009		 Starting in the Fall we are hoping to change the way we do concessions. Our current plan is to 1) cater the fresh food and 2) divide this smaller job among at least three families. These new positions should be a more manageable way to provide concessions and a great opportunity for a few families to earn credits - especially for people who need scheduling flexibility and/or have a greater need for credits (i.e. National team parents.) Please review the attached detailed description and let us know if you would be interested in volunteering or have any other questions.
Click here for details
Contact Tracey Owens at traceyowens@optonline.net or Jenn Lewis at j4lewis@aol.com

July 27
2009		 Senior 1 & Senor 2 - Practices this week will be normal times (including evenings) thru thursday morning -(one practice per day for each swimmer). There will be no more practices offered for the remainder of the week after Thursday morning - due to age group championships. Practices will resume monday morning 8/3 for swimmers attending zones - monday - friday 8-930am.

July 26
2009		 Wahoo Parents - The Supermeet Volunteer Sign Up will be open as of Sunday morning July 26th for the 2009 Age Group Championships. The meet will be held at Wesleyan University for 13/over prelims, Cheshire for 12/under prelims and at Wesleyan for all swimmers returning for finals. Thursday night's session will be held at Wesleyan University. The team work assignments will not be announced till next week. Therefore, the jobs listed on supermeets are worded as "Championship Meet Worker". Please help fulfill our requirement for workers in order to not pay the $50 fine per job not worked. Remember, you will earn credits for working a complete shift. Thanks in advance for all of your help and Good Luck to all of our Wahoo Swimmers!!!

July 25
2009		 This year a volunteer committee put a great deal of time into reworking the Wahoo work credit program to ensure adequate and equitable coverage. Attached is the new policy for your review. Please note that although families will need to earn additional credits, they will get credits from away meet work assignments as well as home. Please click on the attached link Click here for additional information and feel free to contact Jenn Lewis at j4lewis@aol.com or Tracey Owens at traceyowens@optonline.net if you have questions.

July 23
2009		 Link to Connecticut Swimming Age Group Championships - Psych Sheets - Click here for Psych Sheets

Please help your Wahoo Relay Team with the St. Vincent's Swim Across the Sound by giving to this program. They need your help to raise their relay team amount. On-line donations can now be made for the Wahoo Swim Across the Sound Relay team. Please, please consider donating so the Wahoo relay can contribute the amount they need to raise for the relay swim. This is a marathon swim whose mission is to help people with cancer. The St. Vincent's program provides education prevention, screenings and financial assistance for those with cancer and in need of help. Last year the Wahoo Relay raised $8,000. This is their 4th year participating in this relay and contributing to their community. The Wahoo Relay team thanks you for any donations!
Click here to Donate to Wilton Y Wahoo Swim Across the Sound Relay Team

If you worked any session at the Regional Championships, please e-mail Elizabeth Britt @ ebritt@iridian.com with what session(s) you worked and what job you did, so your credits can be added to supermeets. Thank you.

July 22
2009		 From Coach Derek:
Saturday July 25th:
No Practice for Super Squad, Maroon, Gold.
Thursday July 30th:
Super Squad has practice at normal time.
Maroon & Gold will have a combined practice. This is the last practice for all swimmers not attending the Zone Meet on August 12-15.
Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Age Group Championships @ Wesleyan University (12 & Under Only Subject to Change!)
Arrive @ 5:30 PM, Stretch @ 5:45 PM, Warm-up @ 6:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM
Friday July 31st , Saturday August 1st, Sunday August 2nd:
No Practice for Super Squad, Maroon, & Gold due to Age Group Championships.
Age Group Championships @ Cheshire Community Pool (12 & Unders Only!!)
Arrive @ 6:30 AM, Stretch @ 6:45 AM, Warm-up @ 7:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:00 AM
Finals for 11/12 Swimmers @ Wesleyan University
Arrive @ 4:00 PM, Stretch @ 4:15 PM, Warm-up @ 4:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:30 PM

July 17
2009		 Regional Championships Workers needed for Saturday and Sunday. Please check SuperMeets to sign-up and earn credits. This is a championship meet and Wahoos have been assigned to provide timers for all sessions. You can earn credits for sessions worked at a championship meet.
For Cheshire 12/Unders: 2 timers for Saturday, 3 timers for Sunday.
For Wesleyan 13/Overs: 4 timers for both Saturday and Sunday needed.

July 15
2009		 Connecticut Swimming website has stated that due to time line restrictions Connecticut Swimming has cancelled ALL RELAYS for 13/overs for both sessions of Regional championships – thus we as a group must swim exceptionally fast in our individual performances to win the meet.
Wishing everyone a great weekend of fast swimming!!!
GO WAHOOS – all my best – remember – shade, rest, hydration, flexibility, sleep, nutrition, sneakers and socks – let it rock!! Coach Todd



July 14
2009		 National team practice schedule change for the rest of the this week: Practices will begin 20 minutes later than normal - Wed-Fri begin at 6:20; Sat AM at 7:20 and Wed afternoon At 3:50. This schedule will hold until further notice.

From Coach Derek:
Tuesday July 14th:
Combined Super Squad, Maroon & Gold Championship Barbecue!
Gold Party begins @ 5:00 PM, Super Squad Joins Party 5:30 PM, Maroon Joins Party @ 6:30 PM
Regular Practice times for All Squads.
Friday July 17th:
Super Squad Practice at Regular Time.
Maroon and Gold will have a combined practice.
Regional Championship Swimmers:
Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Age Group Championship Swimmers
Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 7:00 PM
CT Regional Championships @ Wesleyan University (12 & Under’s Only)
Arrive @ 3:30 PM, Stretch @ 3:45 PM, Warm-up @ 4:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:00 PM
Saturday July 18th & Sunday July 19th:
CT Regional Championships @ Cheshire Community Pool (12 & Under’s Only)
Arrive @ 7:00 AM, Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Warm-up @ 7:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:30 AM
CT Regional Championships @ Wesleyan University (13 & Over’s Only)
Arrive @ 7:00 AM, Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Warm-up @ 7:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:30 AM
Saturday July 25th:
No Practice for Super Squad, Maroon, Gold.

July 13
2009		 The team store will not be open today. It will be open Tuesday, July 14, from 5:30-6:30 PM. If you need anything today, call Caroline Gedney at 858-4422.

Warmup times for Saturday/Sunday morning sessions of Regional Championships have been changed.
All 13/over Wahoo swimmers compete at Wesleyan…here are the new warmup times:
FRIDAY, 7/17, WARMUP @ 4:00PM – ARRIVE 3:40PM ON DECK (all Wahoos – all ages)
SATURDAY, 7/18, WARMUP @ 7:15AM – ARRIVE 6:55AM (all 13 over Wahoos)
SUNDAY, 7/19, WARMUP @ 7:15AM – ARRIVE 6:55AM (all 13/over Wahoos)

July 9
2009		 All credits earned during Long Course Season 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. Remember, Regional and Age Group Championships are the only remaining meets where credits can be earned. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

Practice Schedule Updates:
Monday July 27th through Thursday July 30th:
There will be a combined National, Senior 1, Senior 2 practice from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Masters will swim on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45 to 8:00 AM.
Age Group Program will be normal schedule.
Friday July 31st:
No Practice for any squad due to Age Group Championships and YMCA Nationals.
Saturday August 1st:
No Practice for any squad due to Age Group Championships and YMCA Nationals.
Masters will swim from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Monday, August 3rd:
Combined practices will be held for all swimmers participating in Junior Nationals and Zones from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Junior National swimmers come back and swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, August 4th:
Combined practices will be held for all swimmers participating in Junior Nationals and Zones from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Wednesday August 5th:
Combined practices will be held for all swimmers participating in Junior Nationals and Zones from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Junior National swimmers come back and swim from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Thursday August 6th & Friday August 7th:
Combined practices will be held for all swimmers participating in Junior Nationals and Zones from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Saturday August 8th:
Combined practices will be held for all swimmers participating in Junior Nationals and Zones from 7:00 to 9:00 AM.
Masters swim from 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Monday August 10th:
Practice for all swimmers participating in Zones from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.

July 8
2009		 Parents who have large SUVs are needed to assist in transporting our NEW TEAM TENTS back from the meet in New Paltz this weekend after the Sunday 13/over session- Joann and Karen will be there and will need other parents to assist in breakdown and loading of the tents- but their vehicles are not be large enough to fit the tents- any one who can aid in this task is appreciated. ALSO - swimmers/ parents who need to contact a 13/over coach regarding this weekends meet-ie late arrival or scratching from the meet. please do not try Todds team cell phone but rather contact..... COACH JOANN @ 914-391-5841
Thanks and good luck ,swim fast - GO WAHOOS !!! Coach Todd

Wahoo Parents - Supermeets is now open for signing up for volunteer timing positions for the Hawks Summer Invitational at New Paltz this weekend. We will need to provide 7 timers Saturday morning, 6 timers Saturday afternoon, 4 timers Sunday morning and 5 timers Sunday afternoon. Please sign up so we don’t have to be searching on the day of the meet. Please feel free to share spots.
Thanks in advance for helping out this weekend!!!

A big thank you to those that have paid up-to-date their USS meet fees for Short Course and Long Course 08-09. If you have not done so please do ASAP. Just a reminder that in addition to the amount that was due for Short Course, please add additional money to cover USS meet entry fees for the Long Course Season. Please make checks payable to Wilton Y Wahoos and leave in the USS treasurer mail slot or mail to me: Jenn Lewis 190 Old Huckleberry Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Because of the current economic evironment, if you may need Financial Assistance, please feel free to contact Head Coach, Randy Erlenbach for further information. Jenn Lewis

From Coach Derek:
Friday July 10th:
Super Squad has practice at regular time.
Maroon and Gold will have a combined practice.
Maroon - Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 6:45 PM
Gold - Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Saturday July 11th & Sunday July 12th:
Hawks Invite - (12 & Under’s Only)
Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM
Hawks Invite - (13 & Over Swimmers)
Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM
Tuesday July 14th:
Combined Super Squad, Maroon & Gold Championship Barbecue!
Gold Party begins @ 5:00 PM
Super Squad Joins Party 5:30 PM
Maroon Joins Party @ 6:30 PM
Regular Practice times for All Squads.
Friday July 17th:
Super Squad Practice at Regular Time.
Maroon and Gold will have a combined practice.
Maroon - Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 6:45 PM
Gold - Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 7:00 PM
CT Regional Championships @ Wesleyan University (12 & Under’s Only)
Arrive @ 3:30 PM, Stretch @ 3:45 PM, Warm-up @ 4:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 5:00 PM
Saturday July 18th & Sunday July 19th:
CT Regional Championships @ Cheshire Community Pool (12 & Under’s Only)
Arrive @ 7:00 AM, Stretch @ 7:15 AM, Warm-up @ 7:30 AM, Meet Starts @ 8:30 AM
CT Regional Championships @ Wesleyan University (13 & Over’s Only)
We are waiting to find out if we are swimming in the morning or afternoon session. As soon as we find that information out we will pass it along.

July 7
2009		 There will be no Senior 1 or Senior 2 pratice this Saturday morning (7/11) due to the New Paltz swim meet. Lap swim will be available begining at 9:00am - along side masters.

Please help your Wahoo Relay Team with the St. Vincent's Swim Across the Sound by giving to this program. They need your help to raise their relay team amount. On-line donations can now be made for the Wahoo Swim Across the Sound Relay team. Please consider donating so the Wahoo relay can contribute the amount they need to raise for the relay swim. This is a marathon swim whose mission is to help people with cancer. The St. Vincent's program provides education prevention, screenings and financial assistance for those with cancer and in need of help. Last year the Wahoo Relay raised $8,000. This is their 4th year participating in this relay and contributing to their community. The Wahoo Relay team thanks you for any donations!
Click here to Donate to Wilton Y Wahoo Swim Across the Sound Relay Team

July 2
2009		 A RED, WHITE & BLUE BREAKFAST for the National and Senior 1 Squads!
Saturday, July 4th, immediately following morning practice. Regular practice time 7:00 - 9:00am
Happy 4th of July!

NO PRACTICE FOR SENIOR 2 – Saturday July 4th

Following is the TV broadcast schedule for the ConocoPhillips National Championships/World
Championship Team Trials:
Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Universal Sports (Live)
Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Universal Sports (Live)
Saturday, July 11, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., NBC (Taped)
Sunday, July 12, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., NBC (Taped)

Also, all Prelims and Finals sessions will be webcast live on Swimnetwork (www.swimnetwork.com). Swimnetwork will also be hosting a “pre-game show” each evening as an in-venue and webcast lead-up to the Finals.

July 1
2009		 Regional Championships and Age Group Championships are now available on SuperMeets. If you are planning on NOT attending, please sign your swimmer out. For Regional Championships sign-out by July 3. For Age Group Championships sign-out by July 15. Thank you.

June 30
2009		 Saturday July 4th:
No practice for Super Squad, Maroon & Gold. - Happy 4th of July!!
Friday July 10th:
Super Squad has practice at regular time.
Maroon and Gold will have a combined practice.
Maroon - Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 6:45 PM
Gold - Stretch 5:15 to 5:30 PM, Swim 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Saturday July 11th & Sunday July 12th:
Hawks Invite (12 & Unders Only)
Arrive @ 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM
Hawks Invite (13 & Over Swimmers)
Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM

Is there someone with a large truck or SUV who would be willing to transport our new tents to the New Paltz Meet? Mark and I might not be able to fit them in our cars as they are a little bigger than the old tents we used to use. If anyone is able to help us out please let me know so we can arrange a time to put them in your vehicle. Thank You!

June 27
2009		 Swimming All-American applications are due August 1st. Go to the Team Member web page to see eligibility requirements and the link to USA Swimming for an application.

June 26
2009		 Monday, June 29, National Squad will do the double practice after the Lake Compounce trip - 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Those not attending the Lake Compounce trip will practice at 6:30PM - 8:00PM also. Practice in the morning will be the same time 6:00-8:00AM

The Wahoos have a block of rooms reserved at the following hotels for Age Groups July 30th - August 2nd if you choose to stay there. Each individual must contact the hotel to make their own reservation. Room Blocks are released on July 20th:

Hampton Inn - Meriden-Wallingford, 10 Bee Street, Meriden, CT 06450, Tel 1 203 235 5154
Double Rooms $84 including breakfast. There are also 5 Kings with roll aways available.
Our group code is WYW.
This block is for all 3 nights 7/30, 7/31 and 8/1.

Inn at Middletown, 70 Main Street, Middletown, CT Tel: 1 860 854 6300
Double Queen Bed Rooms, Rate $129+tax (Regular rate $179)
This block is only for Thursday 7/30 and Friday 7/31. We are on a wait list for Saturday 8/1.

When you call to make your reservation you can ask if anything has opened up.
Each individual guest must make their own reservations by calling Inn at Middletown by 2/13/2009, at 860-854-6300 or 1-800-637-9851. They must identify themselves as members of the Wahoo Group. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Guests are responsible for paying for all reserved accommodations. Deposits (taken either in cash or by credit card) are refunded or credited only if notice is received 24 hours prior to arrival date and cancellation number must be obtained by guest.

June 25
2009		 National squad will have an optional dryland from 8:00-8:15AM on Mon., Wed., & Fri. mornings. This dryland will entail the use of bands, cords and stretching on deck immediately after getting out of the water.

Metro Swim Shop will be at the Y on Friday morning at 8:00AM for a fitting for Speedo suits for YMCA Nationals. Anyone planning to attend YMCA Nationals and to get a suit should plan on getting fitted and placing your order then.

There is a new Summer Practice Schedule posted, please print it from the Practice Schedule page.

Please review the results from our AA/Senior Qualifier meets - Results may be viewed from the WYW Hosted Meets/Meet Results menu option.

Also, please see the 2009 Wahoo list of our graduating seniors on the main Wahoo web page.

June 24
2009		 From Coach Todd:
No Senior 1 or 2 practice this Saturday, June 27 due to UCONN meet.
No Senior 1 practice on Monday, June 29, due to Lake Compounce trip.
Senior 2 practice schedule on Tuesday/Thursday for dryland is 5:45-6:30PM for swim 6:30-8:15
Senior 1 dryland in evenings from 5:45-6:30 will begin doing pilates, so please dress approprately and bring your pilates matts to the gym.

June 22
2009		 From Coach Derek:
Monday June 22nd:
Please take note that this is the first day of the summer long course schedule. The times are slightly different so please check the website for your squads practice schedule.
Super Squad practice is indoors in the 25 yard pool. (Mondays ONLY!!)
No Dry-land for Maroon and Gold for the rest of the summer.
Wednesday June 24th:
No Practice for Super Squad. No Dry-land for Maroon and Gold.
Friday June 26th:
Combined Maroon and Gold Practice.
Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Maroon Swims from 5:30 to 6:45PM, Gold Swims from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Saturday June 27th:
No Practice for any squad
except National Squad practice (for those not going to UCONN meet) from 7:00-9:00AM.
LIAC Summer Fun Invite
Arrive 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM
Sunday June 28th:
LIAC Summer Fun Invite
Arrive 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM
Saturday July 4th:
No Practice for any Age Group (12/U) Squad!
Happy 4th of July!!

June 20
2009		 Wahoos Maroon Washed Caps for Sale: Looking to keep the sun out of your eyes or the rain off your head? Stop by the team store and pick up a NEW Maroon washed Wahoos Baseball cap. $15 a hat. While supplies last...Don't miss out on a cool hat...stop by this weekend! Questions? Contact Suzanne Cheruk at cheruk@optonline.net See you at the pool!

June 17
2009		 As of today all of the Wahoo Staff will have new email addresses through the Wilton YMCA. We will continue to use our MSN email addresses throughout the transition but please start contacting us via our new addresses. The old msn addresses will no longer be active after July 15th. Please make note of the new addresses below:

rerlenbach@wiltonymca.org Randy Erlenbach
tstevens@wiltonymca.org Todd Stevens
dfarrar@wiltonymca.org Derek Farrar
mnewcombe@wiltonymca.org Mark Newcombe
labbott@wiltonymca.org LeAnn Abbott

Fundraising Announcement: New long course families - if you wish to purchase grocery store gift cards (Stew Leonard's or Stop & Shop), for your fundraising commitment due July 1, please contact Pat Tusa at pat.tusa@sbcglobal.net She can arrange to meet you in the Lobby most days, including at this weekend's swim meet. Other families - all grocery card purchases this summer will be applied to your balance due 1/31/10. If you have questions about the gift card program just e-mail Pat.

Introductory Offer for Pilates Reformer for Swim Team Parents. New Participants only!
Pilates Reformer..Click here

June 16
2009		 TIME Changes for AA/Senior Qualifier Meet - this weekend
Saturday and Sunday the Senior Qualifier Meet: Warm up at 12 noon/Start at 1pm.
Saturday and Sunday AA Finals: Warm up at 5:30 / Start at 6:30PM

Don't forget to sign up on SuperMeets to volunteer this weekend at our swim meet. There are still many slots available for Finals on Saturday and Sunday night as well as timing slots for the Sunday afternoon Sr Qualifier session. High school kids can work and earn a credit or community service hours. Thank you.

Please check your mailboxes for you USS Meet Entry Fee Invoice. The statement is for the Short Course 08-09 season and includes all charges for swim meets that your swimmer was signed up to participate in. Keep in mind, that if you did not scratch out your swimmer before the deadline of a particular meet, your swimmer was entered and paid for and charged accordingly. Additionally if you had a balance from the last Long Course Season that will be on the statement as well. In addition to the balance due on your statement - please add an additional $150 per swimmer to cover their meet fees for the Long Course Season. Please leave your check in the USS Treasurer mailbox or mail to me at Jenn Lewis 190 Old Huckleberry Road, Wilton, CT 06897. If you have any questions, please email me at J4lewis@aol.com Thanks!

From Coach Derek:
Friday June 19th: No Practice for any squad due to the "AA" & Senior Qualifier
Swimmers swimming the 400 Free in Senior Qualifier: Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM
Saturday June 20th & Sunday June 21st:
No practice for any squad due to the "AA" & Senior Qualifier
11 & Over Swimmers in the Senior Qualifier. (These are NEW START TIMES!!!)
Arrive @ 11:30 AM, Stretch @ 11:45 AM, Warm-up @ 12:00 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:00 PM
Monday June 22nd:
Please take note that this is the first day of the summer long course schedule. The times are slightly different so please check the website for your squads practice schedule.
Super Squad practice is indoors in the 25 yard pool. (Mondays ONLY!!)
No Dryland for Maroon and Gold for the rest of the summer.
Wednesday June 24th:
No Practice for Super Squad.
No Dryland for Maroon and Gold.
Friday June 26th:
Combined Maroon and Gold Practice. Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Maroon Swims from 5:30 to 6:45PM, Gold Swims from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Saturday June 27th
No Practice for any 12/U squad.
LIAC Summer Fun Invite, Arrive 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM
Sunday June 28th:
LIAC Summer Fun Invite, Arrive 7:30 AM, Stretch @ 7:45 AM, Warm-up @ 8:00 AM, Meet Starts @ 9:00 AM

June 12
2009		 Temporarily - The Wahoo coaches do not have e-mail access. They are in the process of changing e-mails. Will keep you posted. To contact the coaches, call the Wilton YMCA 203-762-8384, Todd - x217, Derek - x288 or Mark x289. For the swim meet this weekend. contact Todd on his cell (668-5052 For swim meets only)

Thank you.

June 11
2009		 NATIONAL SQUAD - This Saturday 6/13 - 630AM- 830AM Practice (instead of NCY meet) Dryland will follow.

All credits from Bubble Down and the Wahoo Summer Invitational have been posted to Supermeets. Please check your Supermeet account and advise me if you are missing any credits contact Elizabeth Britt at ebritt@iridian.com Thank you.

National, Senior 1 & 2 - please return your parent permission form and Check payable to the WYWahoos ASAP to Todd or LeAnn Abbott for the Lake Compounce trip. The trip is scheduled for Monday, June 29th. Please print and complete both pages. Thank You. Print Lake Compounce Permission Form - Page 1..Click here
Print Lake Compounce Permission Form - Page 2..Click here

www.universalsport.com will be covering the Santa Clara and the Indianapolis USA meets with live coverage. You can watch the meets/races on the computer and the site will let you know if they will be on TV for viewing.

June 10
2009		 From Coach Derek:
Friday June 12th:
No Practice for Super Squad
Combined Maroon & Gold Practice from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM with Coach Steve
10 & Under Dual Meet with Weston Swim Club @ Weston Middle School
Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:15 PM
Friday June 19th:
No Practice for any squad due to the "AA" & Senior Qualifier
Swimmers swimming the 400 Free in Senior Qualifier Session:
Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:30 PM
Saturday June 20th & Sunday June 21st
No practice for any squad due to the "AA" & Senior Qualifier
11 & Over Swimmers in the Senior Qualifier. (These start times may be subject to change. Please stay tuned for details!!)
Arrive @ 12:00 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM

June 8
2009		 This Saturday 6/13 - NO Senior 1 / Senior 2 Practice due to New Canaan "Gates Open" Meet.
Lap swim will be available in the 50 meter pool from 7:00am - 8:30am (SAT 6/13)
Lap swim lanes will ALSO be available on (Friday 6/12) until 5:00pm

The Volunteer Sign Up for our last home meet this summer will be online Wednesday, June 10 at 9pm. This AA/Senior Qualifier meet is June 19-21.

On-line donations can now be made for the Wahoo Swim Across the Sound Relay team. Please consider donating so the Wahoo relay can contribute the amount they need to raise for the relay swim. This is a marathon swim whose mission is to help people with cancer. The St. Vincent's program provides education prevention, screenings and financial assistance for those with cancer and in need of help. Last year the Wahoo Relay raised $8,000. This is their 4th year participating in this relay and contributing to their community. The Wahoo Relay team thanks you for any donations!
Click here to Donate to Wilton Y Wahoo Swim Across the Sound Relay Team



June 5
2009		 Update on National, Sr1 & Sr2 Lake Compounce trip - RSVP with check and signed permission slips due no later than June 13th to Coach Todd or LeAnn - Office Manager.

A pair of glasses were found on the computer table Sunday night after the meet in a silver case by Debbie Lafond. lafonds@optonline.net

The second ad deadline for LC is fast approaching. We will be accepting ads until Friday, June 12th. To help us we need every family to consider purchasing an ad or selling an ad where possible to your company or business, family, neighbors and or friends. Ad contracts are on the web site. Follow the link to see an example of a perfect family type ad.
Sample Ad - click here

All of the swimmers would enjoy seeing their photo and name in print in our Meet Programs. This is credited to your overall fund raising effort for SC and LC 2009. All sales info can be placed in the mail slot of Lauri Harder. You can contact Lauri with any questions at harders@optonline.net
Click here to download Ad contracts...

June 4
2009		 National, Senior 1 & 2 - please return your parent permission form and Check payable to the WYWahoos ASAP to your squad VP for the Lake Compounce trip. The trip is scheduled for Monday, June 29th. Print Lake Compounce Permission Form..Click here

The WPAC meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 4th has been cancelled. The next WPAC meeting will be Thursday, July 9th at 6:30.

From Coach Derek:
Monday June 8th
Today is the deadline to scratch out of the 10 & Under Dual Meet with Weston Swim Club.
Friday June 12th
Combined Maroon & Gold Practice from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM with Coach Steve
10 & Under Dual Meet with Weston Swim Club @ Weston Middle School - Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:15 PM

June 3
2009		 Greetings - All Senior Squads/ Masters Swimmers.
This Sunday June 7th - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE WILTON Y !! 7:00AM - arrive - done by 11:00AM
Community service hours = opportunity - for Helping with the running of the Wilton Y - mini TRIathalon
Great fun for all - only 17 volunteers needed. First come first serve - to volunteer contact Fitness Department Mary-Ann Genuario 762-8384 (ext - 282).

June 1
2009		 To all National Team members who have been entered for Saturday June 13th in the NC Gates Open meet - We will be scratching you out on that morning as the coaching staff would like to have you take that day as an opportunity to train in liu of racing - those who are entered on Sunday the 14th may race - This is an excellent opportunity to train in what is a very short season. I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused in terms of entry fees and scheduling. Coach Todd

May 29
2009		 We still need 4 timers for today's Friday afternoon session of the Summer Invite. Please consider signing up

May 27
2009		 Thursday May 28th **(All 12 & Unders Swimming the 400's)**
Super Squad normal practice time.
No Maroon and Gold Practice.
Due to the 400 Free and 400 IM being over subscribed on Friday night we are swimming most of the Wahoos 400 Freestyles and 400 IM's on Thursday night. Please check the Wahoo website to see if your swimmer is swimming.
Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM
We have posted a list of those swimmers who will be swimming on Thursday night on the bulletin board in the lobby, and on the Wahoo Website.
Friday May 29th **(No 12 & Under Swimers)**
No Practice for any group due to the Wahoo Summer Invite.
Any swimmer not swimming on Thursday night - Arrive @ 2:30 PM, Stretch @ 2:45 PM, Warm-up @ 3:00 PM, Meets Starts @ 4:15 PM
Saturday May 30th & Sunday May 31st
WYW Summer Invitational 2009
10 & Under Swimmers - Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meets Starts @ 1:45 PM
11/12 Swimmers - Arrive @ 4:45 PM, Stretch @ 5:00 PM, Warm-up @ 5:15 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM
Friday June 5th
The Zeus Mayor's Cup meet is fully subscribed and we will not be participating. I know we took this meet off the meet schedule a long time ago but I wanted to remind everyone once again. We will be on our normal practice schedule.
Monday June 8th
Today is the scratch deadline for our 10 & Under dual meet against Weston Swim Club. If your swimmers is unable to participate please go on Super Meets and scratch your swimmer.

May 26
2009		 National team and Super Squad will practice this Thursday (5/28) - regular time.

All other squads are off due to 400 free/400IM session for Wahoo LC meet.

May 25
2009		 The start of the LC season is upon us so please plan to participate to volunteer to work at our home and away meets. Your help will insure that all of our jobs are filled so we can run our meets smoothly and efficiently. For the LC season, all families are expected to complete the following credit obligations: Super Squad - 1 credit; all other squads - 4 credits; each swimmer who attends Y Nationals is expected to work 5 additional credits per swimmer as "travel credits". Any questions; please contact Penny Scarth scarth@optonline.net

FUNDRAISING ANNOUNCEMENT! TomEToes Cards are now available in all denominations. Earn 20% towards your fundraising goals. Contact Lisa Benison lbenison@optonline.net to arrange purchase.

May 21
2009		 Posted here is the BAC 2009 Memorial Day Invitational Meet Announcment. Also, you may click on a direct link to the BAC 2009 Memorial Day Invitational psych sheets and meet results. BAC Psych Sheet and meet results to be updated...

BAC Rutgers Memorial Day Meet Announcement

May 20
2009		 FUNDRAISING UPDATE: Returning swimmers: You can get a head start on earning fundraising dollars for next year during Long Course. Any fundraising earned this Spring/Summer is applied to your 2009/2010 balance, which is due 1/31/10. Please look at the Fundraising info. section on the Wahoo website for complete details on the programs.

New long course swimmers: Please note that your fundraising commitment is due July 1st, 2009. Please contact traceyowens@optonline.net
if you have any questions after reviewing the fundraising information on the Wahoo website.

Wahoo Store Beginning this week, the Team Store will be open on Mondays, rather than Thursdays. Please visit the Store for tee shirts, flannel pants, caps, and the like between 4:15 and 5:15. The Store has a limited number of swimsuits available for purchase as well. You can also shop at the Store during home meets, as it is open during most sessions. If these hours are not convenient for you, please call Caroline Gedney or Annamarie Kealy to make an appointment.

May 19
2009		 Important Update: Families: Change for 2009 WYW Summer Invitational As we have done in past years due to the overwhelming response to our WYW Summer Invitational, we will need to add a Thursday Evening May 28th session of the meet. This session will include the Women's and Men's 400 Free and 400 IM. We will still be running the 400 Free and 400 IM on Friday evening for the Wahoo swimmers who are seeded in the top 3 heats and for all of the swimmers on the visiting teams. Please refer to the attached list of swimmers who will now be competing on Thursday evening. The session will start with warm up at 5:30 and meet start time of 6pm. The list of swimmers will also be posted in the lobby along with an entry spread sheet. Parents, please refer to the Thursday Evening session of the Summer Invititational on Supermeets to sign up to work. Supermeets will be open Wednesday May 20th at 9pm. This is another great opportunity to earn your family's credits. Please direct any questions to your coaches or the Wahoo office.

Thanks and See you on May 28th-31st!!! Click here for swimmer list...

Represent the Wilton Y Wahoos at the Dave Parcells Triathlon on September 12, 2009 in Madison, CT. You can participate individually or as a team. Register now before the event closes! o Click here for triathlon information

From Coach Derek:
Saturday May 23rd
Combined Maroon and Gold Practice from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
No Practice Super Squad
Swimmers attending Rutgers: (for 14/Unders)
Arrive @ 8:00 AM, Bus Leaves Wilton Family YMCA @ 8:30 AM
Sunday May 24th
Swimmers return from Rutgers approximately @ 8:00 PM.
Monday May 25th
No Practice Happy Memorial Day!!
Please join Mark, Todd, and Derek as we represent the Wahoos in the Wilton Memorial Day Parade. Arrive at the Executive Parking Lot next to the movie theater and Starbucks at 8:45 AM. The parade should last about two hours. Please sign up on Super Meets!!!
Thursday May 28th **(IMPORTANT UPDATE)**
Super Squad normal practice time.
No Maroon and Gold Practice.
Due to the 400 Free and 400 IM being over subscribed on Friday night we are swimming most of the Wahoos 400 Freestyles and 400 IM's on Thursday night.
Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM
We will post a list of those swimmers who will be swimming on Thursday night on the bulletin board in the lobby, and on the Wahoo Website in the next few days. Please stay tuned.
Friday May 29th **(New Information)**
No Practice for any group due to the Wahoo Invite.
Any swimmer not swimming on Thursday night.
Arrive @ 2:30 PM, Stretch @ 2:45 PM, Warm-up @ 3:00 PM, Meets Starts @ 4:15 PM
Saturday May 30th & Sunday May 31st **(New Information)**
WYW Summer Invitational 2009
10 & Under Swimmers
Arrive @ 12:30 PM, Stretch @ 12:45 PM, Warm-up @ 1:00 PM, Meets Starts @ 1:45 PM, 11/12 Swimmers
Arrive @ 4:45 PM, Stretch @ 5:00 PM, Warm-up @ 5:15 PM, Meet Starts @ 6:00 PM

May 18
2009		 SuperMeets will be open at 9pm on Wednesday, May 20. Please sign up to work and earn a credit at our Summer Invitational Meet May 28-31.

May 16
2009		 o Click here for 2009 Long Course Print Version - Summer Practice Schedule - Updated 5/16



May 15
2009		 Ad deadline is fast approaching and we will be extending the deadline through the weekend and a couple days after that. To help us we need every family to consider purchasing an ad or selling an ad where possible to your company or business, family, neighbors and or friends. Ad contracts are on the web site. Follow the link to see an example of a perfect family type ad. Sample Ad - click here

There is a sign-up page on SuperMeets for volunteers to time for the 10 & Under Dual Meet with Weston Swim club on Friday June 12th.

Anyone who is marching with the Wilton Y “contingent” will meet at what’s called the “Executive Campus” in Wilton Center (by the movie theater and Starbucks). There will be a sign with the Wilton Y name to show our place in line. They are asking everyone to be there at 8:45 AM.

May 14
2009		 o Click here for 2009 Long Course Print Version - Summer Practice Schedule - Updated

Reminder: Bubble Down is Saturday May 16th starting at 7:45 a.m. If there are any issues related to weather we will post an update here by 6:30 a.m. Please find below a guideline for the
"Bubble Down" procedures - click here as reviewed and approved by the Y maintenance staff and Rob Kelton, our field rep. from Yeadon Inc.

May 13
2009		 Friday May 22nd:
No National Practice. Any National swimmer not going to the Rutgers meet may swim with Senior 1.
All other groups are on their regular practice schedule.
Saturday May 23rd:
Combined National, Senior 1, and Senior 2 practice from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Combined Maroon and Gold practice from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
No practice for Super Squad.
Monday May 25th:
No Practice for any group. Happy Memorial Day!!
Please join the Wahoos in the Wilton Memorial Day Parade. Please sign up on SuperMeets.

May 9
2009		 From Coach Todd:
I am proud to announce that we have been accepted into the Shawmutt-Uconn Meet for Saturday and Sunday 6/27-28. This meet entry was made because the original "makos" meet was closed, and unfortunately some swimmers who may have opted out for that weekend were entered into this meet because the "makos" sign-out sheet could not be retrieved. I wanted to make sure everyone had ample opportunities for competition.

So, please check the final entry posted in the lobby as I am pleased to announce that we have this valuable opportunity to compete on the weekend of this meet. All my best,

May 7
2009		 From Coach Derek:
Friday May 15th:
No Practice for any squad as we prepare the pool for Bubble Down
Saturday May 16th:
Bubble Down!!
**UPDATE** Friday June 12th
Dual Meet added with Weston Swim Club @ Weston Middle School - 10 & Under Swimmers Only!!
Arrive @ 5:00 PM, Stretch @ 5:15 PM, Warm-up @ 5:30 PM, Meets Starts @ 6:00 PM
The meet sign-out sheet should be up in the next day or two. The scratch out deadline for this meet is Monday June 8th.

May 5
2009		 From Coach Todd: (for National Squad)
I would like to have a National Team parents meeting this Saturday (5/9) at 12:00 noon in the community room. I have been making note of all concerns regarding the proposed summer practice schedule for National Team. This is an opportunity to talk about the options before a final decision will be made. Hope all can attend.

No practices for all squads on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th due to bubble down.

Swimmers must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer with Bubble down on May 16th - This is a liability issue and Team policy. Thank You.

May 2
2009		 o Click here for 2009 Long Course Print Version - Summer Practice Schedule


May 1
2009		 From Coach Derek: (for Gold Squad dry-land)
Due to the current state of the economy our fitness center staff has informed me that they have to cut back on our dry-land program which will take effect immediately. The only time they are able to offer dry-land for the Gold Squad is Monday from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. We will no longer have dry-land on Wednesday or Saturday morning after practice. Please drop of your child at 6:15 PM on Wednesday to stretch before they get in the water for practice. The coaching staff is currently working on an alternative dry-land program for Wednesday. Please stay tuned for further details.

Thank you for your patience and support as we get back in to the swing of a new season of Wahoo Swimming

April 30
2009		 We will be selling ads for the LC Meet Programs again this season. Anyone interested may download the contracts to get all the directions. The first deadline is May 15. We also encourage families to purchase ads. You can sell ads to grandparents, aunts and uncles, good neighbors and friends. All of the swimmers would enjoy seeing their photo and name in print in our Meet Programs. This is credited to your overall fund raising effort for SC and LC 2009. All sales info can be placed in the mail slot of Lauri Harder. You can contact Lauri with any questions at harders@optonline.net
Click here to download Ad contracts...

April 29
2009		 From Coach Derek:
Friday May 1st:
Today is the last day to scratch your swimmer out of the following meets for the summer:
WYW Summer Invite, LIAC Summer Fun Invite, Hawks Invite
Sunday May 3rd:
PSDY 9 & Under Invite @ Darien YMCA
Arrive @ 12:10 PM, Stretch @ 12:15 PM, Warm-up @ 12:30 PM, Meet Starts @ 1:30 PM
There are no schedule changes for next week.

April 28
2009		 There is NO practice on Wednesday, April 29, (except for Bronze and Super Bronze) due to Wahoo Recognition Day.

April 27
2009		 Sign-Up for Bubble Down is now available on SuperMeets for sign-up.

April 23
2009		 Updated 2009 Senior 1 Swim and Dryland schedule - Click here for updated schedule..

April 16
2009		 All Wahoo Squads will return to Long Course practice Monday, April 27. AM morning practices for Senior 1 & National Squads will resume for Tuesday & Thursday, April 28 and 30 also. Thank you - Coach Todd.

April 14
2009		 2009 Long Course Squad Assignments are posted.
Click here for Long Course Squad Assignments...

April 13
2009		 Notice: All Recognition Day reservations were due on April 8th. If you haven't yet replied and wish to attend, please remember to include the additional $5 per person. SEATING IS BY ADVANCED RESERVATION ONLY. Reservations cannot be accepted after April 18th. Thank You.
Click here for Recognition Day Form...

April 9
2009		 To all Senior 2 - parents and swimmers When we begin back to training on Monday, April 27th, the following change will take place to the Senior 2 practice schedule - FRIDAYS - will now be from 7:00 - 8:15pm - Dryland will be in the pool area or outside from 6:15 - 7:00pm. This due to the size of the Senior 1 squad which will make a combination practice problematic due to lane space. Any questions should be directed to Coach Todd.