ELITE NEWS BULLETIN 02-09-09
“JUNIOR” SWIMMERS BATTLE GRUELING PRELIMS/FINALS WEEKEND:
KOLOGY, MILLER-RADEST & WYER VIE FOR HIGH POINT AT JUNIORS;
KOLOGY & WYER (2) WIN EVENTS;
AHLMEYER (2), CHO (2), LI, B. MILLER-RADEST, SEBASTIAN & WYER
ADD JO QUALIFYING TIMES;
12 of 26 SWIMMERS “FINAL!!:
Given
the chance to experience true championship swimming, Elite swimmers
successfully handled the grueling 2.5 day Junior States Championships this past
weekend. Of the 26 swimmers representing Elite, 12 different ones earned points
by finishing with a top 16 finish!!! As a team, Elite finished 5th out
of 23 teams.
12
year old Regan Kology (2nd place), 14 year old Brendan Miller-Radest
(2nd place) and 14 year old Ryan Wyer (6th place) battled
for the “High Point” Award, given to the top 3 swimmers of each gender in total
individual points accumulated. Kology’s 99 points and Miller-Radest’s 91 points
earned each a beautiful trophy for their overall 2nd place finishes,
each falling just short of the top honor (by only 2 points!!).
Held
at the Witherspoon (Princeton) Middle School pool (an 8 lane facility), the
meet was structured that swimmers competed in the morning (preliminary round of
swimming) to earn the right to compete in finals (top 16 finishers in the am
participated) at night. This meet format is identical to most high-level
competition (13 & Older Junior Olympics, Sectionals, Zones, etc). All
relays were held during finals (thus all swimmers who qualified for the meet
had an opportunity to be part of the finals experience). Under this format, swimmers
need to swim fast in the am to race to qualify to race again at night; then
repeat it again the next day. If a swimmer is successful enough to qualify for
finals in multiple events, the meet is becomes especially grueling.
Especially
impressive due to her age (Juniors is defined as 14 & Under-thus Regan was
competing against swimmers up to 2 years older than herself) and the event list
she chose to attacked, the 12 year Kology was simply marvelous. Regan won the
1000 yard free event in the Saturday pm (in a 10.56.64-7 second drop) distance
session after placing 2nd in the 1650 free (18.16.92) on Friday
night AND AFTER competing in the Saturday am preliminaries (500 free & 100
free). Note that the 1650 and 1000 are timed finals events (meaning, there are
no finals for these 2 distance events). Thus, in less than 24 hours, Regan
raced 3250 yards AND beat most of her competition while doing so!!! After
winning the 1000 free, Kology then returned to compete in finals in both the
500 free where she placed 3rd (5.21.69) and the 11th in
the 100 free (56.79). And that was only
her Friday and Saturday performances!!!
13 hours later,
Kology returned to the pool and competed in the 400 IM in best time fashion
(4.52.83). Regan followed that up with impressive swims in the 50 and 200 free,
qualifying her for 3 more final events Sunday night. In finals, Regan placed 4th
in the 200 free (2.02.59), 5th in the 400 IM & 6th in
the 50 free (26.19). Total yards of competition in 48 hours: 5250 yards!!!
Miller-Radest’s
feat was equally impressive. Brendan started his weekend by finishing 2nd
in the 1650 free, dropping 18 seconds in his effort. Follow this marathon-like
performance on Saturday: “BMR” opened
with a best time in the 500 free (5.08.66)-later finishing 5th in
finals. Competing in the 100 breast in order to earn another JO qualifying time
(he did), Brendan ends up tying for 16th place-requiring a “swim-off”
(two swimmers competing head to head to determine who swims in finals). After
competing in the 100 fly (in which he earned a finals berth and ultimately a 6th
place finish), Brendan drops 2 additional seconds from his earlier breast swim
to earn the right to participate in finals!!
Sunday is no less
taxing, as BMR successfully competes in the 200 free (in two career
bests-finishing 5th) and the 200 fly (in two career bests-finishing
4th). Sandwiched between these prelims and final performances
Brendan races 40 laps stroke for stroke with another swimmer, ultimately
touching him out by a single hundredth of a second to place 2nd with
a best time of 10.27.48 (7 second drop). Total yards of competition in 48
hours: 5050 yards!!!
14 year old Ryan
Wyer, who took full advantage of his age (he turns 15 today), participated in a more sprint oriented event
schedule, winning both the 50 free (23.65) and the 100 fly (57.93) each in
career best times. Ryan followed up with a 2nd place finish in the 200
fly (2.10.70) which represents his 1st JO qualifying time as a 15-18
year old. Wyer also placed 7th in the 200 IM (2.16.09) and 9th
in the 100 free (54.40).
12 year old Ryan
Sebastian, also competing against his elders, raked up 37 points (4th
highest team total) by finaling in 6 different events. Ryan’s best finish was
his 200 fly swim, in which he placed 7th (2.18.65). Sebastian earned
a 8th place finish in the 200 back (2.13.72), a 10th place
finish in the 100 fly (1.02.53) & three 14th place finishes: the
1650 free (19.23.28-career best by over 1 minute & a new JO cut), the 200 IM
(2.18.50) and the 100 back (1.03.30).
Due to a academic
conflict, 14 year old Michael Li participating on just Sunday. But he made the
most of it by placing 5th in the 200 breast (2.28.46) and 9th
in the 200 fly (2.20.95-a new JO cut for him).
14 year old Matt
Ahlmeyer was perfect in best time category, posting 8 new best times in 8 swims.
Matt’s best place was his 6th placed finish in the 200 fly (2.18.52).
Earlier, Matt had placed 13th in the 100 fly (both fly swims were
new JO cuts for Matt).
14 year old
Brannon Cho also registered two new JO swims; during a swim-off for the 200
breast (2.35.85) and in the 100 breast (1.11.84)-which swim was a 14th
place finish. Cho added a 12th place finish in the 200 back
(2.15.03).
14 year old Daniel
Muro churned to a 9th place finish in the 1000 free-just 6
hundredths of a second over his previous best. 12 year old Andrea Shepard
dropped 10 seconds off her 1000 free swim (11.42.63) to place 13th. 10 year old Chris Balbo displayed his 200
butterfly skills, by finaling and placing 14th in a 2.32.34 swim.
Two Elite swimmers
took full advantage of their luck by being alternates who participated when
someone did not show in finals). 14 year old Dan Scherb placed 15th in
the 100 free (55.96) in best career time fashion while 12 year old Kara
Miller-Radest stroked to a 16th place finish in the 200 fly (2.34.37-
a 2.5 second drop).
Swimmers who participated (# in parathesis is number of best Elite SCY best times): Matt Ahlmeyer (8), Jenni Allocco (3), Chris Balbo, Mark Berns (1), Brannon Cho (7), Jeffrey Dong, Alli Dorneo (3), Krishna Duvvuri (2), Andrea Galea (1), Jess Gorham, Matt Hong, Zach Katz, Regan Kology (5), Michael Li (1), Brendan Miller-Radest (11), Kara Miller-Radest (6), Isabella Morreale (1), Dan Muro (1), Daniel Scherb (7), Ryan Sebastian (1), Andrea Shepard (3), Jonas Singer (1), Lindsay Stearns (1), Sarah Weinbrom, Ryan Wyer (4) & Richard Yu.
GIVEN OPPORTUNITY: YOUNGSTERS SHINE AT CLIFTON:
BUCKMAN, COYNE, A. FRESEN, HUANG, S. LOWE, K. SHEPARD & M.
TORTORELLA WIN EVENTS
HUANG POSTS 1ST JO QUALIFYING TIME;
Following the lead set by the swimmers in the training groups above them, the Wavebuster Teals, Marlin Blacks and Marlin Teals successfully competed in a dual meet vs. Clifton Boys and Girls Club this Saturday. The meet was held in a yards pool, which provided an opportunity for swimmers to achieve qualifying times and/or improve seed times for upcoming championship meets.
Swimmers from these three developmental training groups, who are often blocked from the limelight by their more advanced teammates, proved they are positioning themselves to be reckoned with very shortly. The meet was filled with great performances.
9 year old Andrew Huang, hovering around several Junior Olympic qualifying times, finally broke thru when he dropped 1.5 seconds in winning the boys 9-10 100 yard backstroke event (1.22.95). This is Andrew’s first career JO time. Elite JO totals (including the Juniors Meet) have now topped last year’s totals: 46 swimmers in 289 events vs last year: 45 & 284.
10 year old Emily Buckman finished “in the money” in all 3 of her swims: winning the 100 back (1.23.22), placing 2nd in the 100 breast (1.39.37) and 3rd in the 100 free (1.14.53).
9 year old Michael Tortorella improved his 100 free time in winning the 9-10 boys event in a 1.13.18 time. Michael also placed 2nd in the 100 breast (1.39.09). 9 year old Katy Shepard won the 9-10 50 free race (36.50) while placing 3rd in the 50 back (44.73).
10 year old Sarah Lowe dropped 3.5 seconds in her 100 free (1.14.50) in winning that event. 10 year old Jimmy Coyne glided to a 1st place finish in the 100 breast (1.38.18) while 8 year old Andy Fresen scored a victory in the 50 back (47.07).
10 year old Amy Duren dashed to a 2nd place finish in the 100 free (1.14.51) and a 3rd place finish in the 100 back (1.27.21). 10 year old Patrick Hong also went 2-3; Patrick placed 2nd in the 100 back (1.28.54) and 3rd in the 100 free (1.14.27).
11 year old Avi Duvvuri dropped 8 seconds in finishing 2nd in the 100 back. 9 year old Abbie Bigham also touched 2nd in her 100 back (1.26.80) event.
8 year old Richie Carchia scored 3rd place finishes in both the 50 free (37.85) and the 50 back (51.22).
10 year old Morgan Conley was the 3rd place finisher in the 100 breast (1.39.74). 11 year old Charlotte Morrissey garnered 3rd in the 100 breast (1.34.89).
Swimmers who participated (# in parathesis is number of best Elite SCY best times): Megan Balbo, Brielle Barba (2), Abbie Bigham, Emily Buckman (2),Thomas Burke (2) Eloise Burn (3), Sarah Burn (3), Meggie Butler (3), Richard Carchia (2), Morgan Conley, Jimmy Coyne, Elizabeth Denehy (3), Amy Duren (1), Avinash Duvvuri (2), Katie Fell (1), Summer Felsen (2), Andrea Ferrell (2), Ava Fitzsimons (2), Andy Fresen (1), Erika Fresen (3), Katherine Friday (2), Clio Galea (3), Emily Goad (1), Emily Gorham (3), Scott Harris (2), Colin Hart (2), Patrick Hong (2), Elana Horowitz (1), Andrew Huang (2), Aiden Hughes (3), Jack Hughes (3), Katie Iovel (3), Rachel Keselman (1), Jessica Kraus (3), Brandon Li (2), Sarah Lowe (3), Charlotte Morrissey (2), Sandeepan Mukherjee (2), Gail Ocheretyaner (2), Joseph Pick (1), Natalie Pruitt (3), Mikala Quinn (2), Camile Relota (3), Stephanie Roser (3), Sonia Samtani (3), Katy Shepard (1), Abigail Shvorin (1), Will Stearns (1), Abir Thakur (2), Michael Tortorella (2), Katie Tselepis (3) & Jack Wenzel (3).
A LEGEND IS SICK: ELITE WILL DONATE AND THEN ASK FOR DONATIONS IN
MAY:
A true coaching legend, Richard Quick of Auburn
University, has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Quick has done
it all in swimming: coached Olympians and been the Head Olympic coach several
times, won multiple NCAA Division I championships and coached dozens of NCAA
champions and world record holders. Elite swimmers know Richard as the coach on
the training DVD we use for underwater technique work. He has been an innovator
(and was Dara Torres coach!)!
USA Swimming has dedicated this
Saturday, February 14 as “Swim Quick” day, hoping that swimmers across the
country will 1) obtain pledges, swim laps and then donate the pledged money to
Swim Across America. This effort is to support Richard and to show how much he
has meant to USA Swimming’s development thru the last 40 years.
Since Elite’s plate is absolutely
full from now until Championships (including Last Chance on Saturday, Feb 14),
Elite can not feasibly organized any fundraiser at this time. The thought is
that those individuals who chose to participate in the annual Elite-a-thon in
May can raise their donations for Quick at that time. Bill will be swimming for
Quick on that Saturday.
Elite will be sending a $50 check
donation now on behalf of the team. Those who would like to add to that contribution
can certainly do so-but please be aware that NJ Swimming has agreed to match
donations up to $3000-so if you donate, please let Bill know so we can get the
team match. Those interested in finding
out more about this fundraiser or Quick can click on this hyperlink: http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/Page.aspx?pid=604.
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
GET YOUR PICTURES OF ELITE SWIMMERS TO BILL:
As the season heads to it’s conclusion, all amateur photographers who have been busy taking candid shots of our Elite stars need to get your pictures to Bill on a compact disk so that Elite can coordinate two major photography projects: 1) the memory book and 2) the slide show at the Elite Awards Dinner.
Courtesy of the Elite Swim Club’s Parents Organization, at the end of this season each swimmer will receive a memory book with dozens of pictures of Elite swimmers. Last year’s (1st year) book was an instant hit and this year’s is expected to be treasured by swimmers for years to come.
In addition, there is a slide show presentation at each year’s Awards Banquet. This year is no different as hundreds of slides will be reviewed for a place in the show.
Please
place your pictures on a CD and place them in Bill’s mailbox at Newark
Academy!!!
AGE GROUP SWIMMERS TO PICK THEIR
EVENTS FOR LAST CHANCE, MIN-CHAMPS, SILVER/BRONZE AND JOS:
Keeping with
tradition started 2 years ago, Elite swimmers will pick their events for Last
Chance, Mini-Champs, Silver-Bronze Championships and for Junior Olympics. Information
has been handed out to each of the swimmers regarding their best SCY times.
Information regarding each meet (order of events) has been posted at Newark
Academy. Swimmers are strongly encouraged to discuss their event choices
with their Head Training Group Coach.
In order for a swimmer to pick their events, they must turn in their
event requests to their Head Training Group Coach by Wednesday, Feb 10th.
(8 & Unders will need to get their information into Bill by Wednesday, Feb
4th, so that entries into the Mini-Champs can be competed before the
deadline. If a list is not received, Bill will choose the events for the
swimmer.
8 & Unders please note: you are not going to compete in Last Chance
(the day before the Mini-Champs Meet). We want you rested for your
Championships Meet!!!
Seniors and
Senior Preps will pick their events during a discussion with Bill at practice.
NO LZRs FOR 12 & UNDERS; MAY BE A WORLD
TREND: DOUBLE SUITING ALSO EXPECTED TO BE ELIMINATED:
FASTSKINS ARE OK FOR ELITE SWIMMERS AT SILVER/BRONZE &
JUNIOR OLYMPICS:
A reminder: at the
USA 29th annual USAS (United States Aquatics) Convention held
September 2008, USA Swimming voted to restrict the use of “high tech” swim
suits (LZRs, Blue Sevens, etc) for those swimmers participating in 12 &
Under Age Group competition. The idea is to keep the playing field level for 12
& Unders during their formative years of competition. Although the
restriction has significant cost issues tied to it, the rule actually reads:
“Swimsuits worn for all 12 & Under age group defined competition shall not
cover the neck, extend past the shoulder nor past the knee.” Swimmers who are
12 or younger who are participating in “open” events will be allowed to wear
suits that cover more area than allowed by this rule. Although this rule does
not commence until May 15, 2009, Elite will follow the spirit of the rule immediately
(including March 2009 championships). No Speedo LZRs
for Elite Swimmers 12 & Under!!!
Interestingly, USA
Swimming has presented the identical wording of this new restriction to FINA,
which is the governance body for international swimming, for consideration with
the 12 & Under restriction language removed. If adopted, all international
competition will restrict these technologically advanced suits as currently
constructed from use in competition. If adopted by FINA, it is expected that
USA Swimming will follow suit and restrict these suits from being worn at all
USA Swimming competitions.
USA Swimming is
exploring “exemption language” based upon religious or medical needs. However,
the “more coverage” suit to be worn will not be of the technologically advanced
nature under these circumstances.
Also under consideration by FINA is a restriction of the “double or triple” suiting which was present at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Many swimmers, particularly females, wore 2 or even 3 technologically advanced suits during competition in an attempt to reduce drag and/or help with buoyancy. This practice is also expected to be outlawed at the international level. If so, USA Swimmers can expect USA Swimming to follow suit and outlaw the practice.
Speedo Fastskins are acceptable suits
for Elite Swimmers to wear. Elite Swimmers are allowed to wear fastskins at
Silver/Bronze Championships and at Junior Olympics. If a swimmer is close to a
Sectional level qualifying time in an event, they may be allowed to wear
fastskins prior to end of the season Championship Meets.
Preparations are underway for the biggest party of the season: Elite’s 14th annual Winter Swim Team Banquet!!! This year’s party will be held Saturday, March 28, 200 from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This year, Elite will again be at the Hanover Marriott, located at 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany, New Jersey. This facility can accommodate up to 700 people!!! The last 7 Elite banquets have had an excess of 300 people each!!!
To reserve your dinner reservations, please print out an reservation form from the website (under Awards Dinner), fill it out and mail the form with the appropriate check amount to Bill Deatly, 32 Prospect Street, Summit, New Jersey 07901. Cost per person is $55. All 12 & Under Swimmers must have at least 1 adult accompanying them.
Parents, Bill will do his best to honor your seating arrangement requests. Swimmers will be seated by Bill!!
Reservation forms must be in by Thursday, March 12, 2009.
CORRECTION: EASTERN ZONE VOTES TO ADD 3RD
ALL-STAR TO 12 & UNDER SCY ZONE MEET NEXT YEAR;
At the USAS Convention in Atlanta last week, the Eastern Zone voted to accept a 3rd all-star swimmer in each event for 12 & Unders at all future Spring SCY Zone Meets starting in the Spring 2010 championships. LSC’s will continue to pick 2 representatives for all 13 & Older events.
In the past, the “Spring Zones” meet allowed for only 2 swimmers in each event to represent an LSC (NJ Swimming is an LSC-stands for Local Swim Committee).
END OF SEASON ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE MEETS, SPRING SESSION:
EVERYONE TRAINS TIL FRIDAY, MARCH 13:
As all Elite swimmers and parents know, Elite has
developed significantly over the past 4 years. Thru a combination of need changes
and changes in the end of the season meet championship schedule, Elite will
significantly alter from past years “end of the season” training plan to
accommodate the swimmers most pressing need: to continue to develop.
This year, all Elite swimmers (regardless of age or
ability) will be invited to continue to train thru Friday, March 13, regardless
of their status viz a viz championship meets. This means that all 8 &
Unders, all 9 & 10’s and all 11 & 12 will continue training AFTER their
Mini Championship meet or AFTER their Silver/Bronze Meets up to Friday, March
13. Junior Olympic and Zone swimmers will continue to train thru the conclusion
of their championship meet.
All
swimmers (with the possible exception of Zone swimmers), will begin their
Spring Season together on Monday, April 6.
Changing the schedule this way allows for non-JO level
swimmers (and parents) 3 weeks off between seasons (much needed mental and
physical rest) and Junior Olympic swimmers 2 full weeks off between sessions.
The result of this decision to “de-couple” the end of the
season training with their championship meets allows Elite swimmers to attend
Championship Meets without having to worry about how long a swimmer is out of
the pool (too long hurts their development). Please note that the training
within each training group will be altered during this time frame, with the
post championship swimmers grouped together in practice to work on conditioning
while the pre-championship swimmers will focus on stroke details, racing and
resting for their upcoming championship meet.
Thus, Elite will elect to attend the Mini-Championships
on Sunday, February 15, along with the 9-10, 11-12 & 13 & Older Silver
Bronze Championships. Elite will also plan to host a “Last Chance” Meet on
Saturday, February 14, time to be determined.
One additional change, with the date change of the Senior
State Championship Meet to Friday, February 20 thru Sunday, February 22, this
meet will now become (another Elite 1st) an “optional” for Elite swimmers
15 & Older who have high school meet conflicts. Optional is defined as: if
there is a significant reason not to have a swimmer swim in the meet (such as
1) a conflict with a high school championship meet or 2) too many meets in
successive weekends to insure great end of season performances, a swimmer with
coach guidance can opt out of competing at Senior States.
PARENTS GEARING UP FOR 9-10 SILVER BRONZE & 13 &
OLDER CHAMPIONSHIPS:
The Meet Coordinators of the 9-10 Silver Bronze Championships are gearing up for this championship meet which Elite will host Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1st at Newark Academy.
All parents
of swimmer 10 years of age and younger (yes, including 8 year olds and 7 year
olds) are expected to work the 9-10 Silver/Bronze Championship meet. Carolyn Balbo will begin contacting parents
shortly to begin the organization process of running the meet, manning the
various jobs, etc. Please respond to her as soon as you are able to help make
her job easier.
Parents of all 13 & Older swimmers will also be contacted in the near future regarding Elite’s co-hosting of the 13 & Older Silver Bronze Championships at Rutgers University.
All parents of
swimmer 13 years of age and older are expected to work this meet. Debbie Scherb, will begin contacting parents shortly to begin the organization
process of running the meet, manning the various jobs, etc. Please respond to
her as soon as you are able to help make her job easier.
Quick question for you, am I coordinating volunteers for any other meet but the 13 and older champs? I want to put together a note for your weekly newsletter soon, in the hopes of getting all the volunteer settled early this year. I have your meet coordinators for 13 and older: Jennifer Tortorella for 13-14 girls, Mary Ann Keiser for 15 and older girls and me for the boys. I will contact Brandy to work out the rest of the details.
THINKING SUMMER? THINK SUMMER SWIM CAMPS!:
Although the hot sun and humid weather seems millions of years away, summer is only 6 months away and top-notch swim camps are already taking registrations for the summer of 2009.
When planning the upcoming summer, please consider sending your Elite swimmer (Wave Black level, Wave Teal level, Marlin Black level or Marlin Teal level). Wave Golds and Seniors should remain training with Elite thru the summer months) to one of the numerous swim camps.
Each summer, numerous Elite swimmers spend a rewarding week (or two) at a summer swim camp. The benefits of such a camp are: 1) individual attention by reknown swim coaches 2) an increased knowledge of the sport of swimming and 3) personal growth that occurs as a result of “being on one’s own.” The formula that seems to work best is finding an Elite friend to spend the week with at the swim camp.
If you are considering sending your
swimmer to a swim camp, now is the time to do the research and make decisions
(many of these camps are sold out by mid-Spring). On
the website, under Swim Camps at http://www.eliteswimclub.org/Swim Camps/index.html
is information regarding Summer Swim Camps. Many of these swim camps close out
in late February and early March!!!
Thinking about summer? Think Swim Camps!!
BEST PART OF TAPER? HANGING OUT WITH
OLYMPIAN MARK GANGLOFF!!
Every swimmer knows the best part of “taper” season is resting. Well, this year, Elite swimmers will taper by resting and hanging out with 2008 Olympian Mark Gangloff!!
Organized and coordinated by the Elite Swim Club Parents Organization, Elite will hold a 1 day seminar on Sunday February 22, 2009 with eight place finisher Beijing Olympian Mark Gangloff. As with past Olympian Seminars, Mark will discuss his career, give swimming tips and instruct swimmers in the water. If we are lucky, he will race one or two of his new friends.
Information regarding the event is now on the Elite website under Mark Gangloff. Register today by sending your check to ESCPO Sandi Niccolai 4 Redman Farm Road Mendham, NJ (please note the correct zip is: 07945).
REMINDER:
SCHOLAR/ATHLETE AWARDS WILL BE HIGHLIGHT OF AWARDS BANQUET:
With the conclusion of the 2nd marking periods, swimmers are reminded that the ultimate award an Elite swimmer can earn at the season ending Awards Banquet (Saturday, March 28, 2009) will once again be the Elite Scholar-Athlete Awards. Great grades, in addition to great swim times, are required for a swimmer to earn one of these awards.
These awards will be broken down into three levels:
1) All-American
Scholar Athlete Award: Swimmer must have a 3.5 grade average and at least 1
Sectional Qualifying time. This award is actually a USA Swimming Award and will
be presented by New Jersey Swimming. Elite will also provide a certificate to
those swimmers who have qualified for this award.
2) The Elite
Scholar-Athlete Gold Award: A swimmer must have all A’s and no more than 1 B
(or the equivalent of all A’s and 1 B) plus at least 1 individual Junior
Olympic Qualify Time
3) The Elite
Scholar-Athlete Teal Award: Swimmer must have all A’s and B’s (of the
equivalent) plus at least 1 individual Silver Qualifying Time
In addition to each swimmer receiving an impressive certificate from Elite acknowledging this achievement, from this season forward Elite will post the names of its scholar athletes on its website-forever acknowledging its most special scholar-athletes.
Parents
of grammar school students should remember that Bill will review the grading
legend (assuming A’s and B’s are not given) to ascertain if the swimmer has
fulfilled the academic requirements to receive the award.
Bill is
now accepting the scholastic information. If your swimmer made a JO or Silver
qualifying time last summer or this winter and then aged up, an applicant must
fill out the application form on the team website that will point Bill to the
swim in question. All scholastic information needs to be to Bill by Tuesday,
March 18.
WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK THE WEBSITE:
If you have questions about Elite, your first source of information is Elite’s website located at eliteswimclub.org. When in doubt, first check the website!!!