ELITE NEWS BULLETIN 4-14-08

PARENTS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21:

There will be a Parents Meeting (next) Monday, April 21 at Newark Academy from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This meeting is an open meeting for all Elite parents.

In attempt to further the communication between the coaches and the parents, Bill will address 1) the summer long course competition season-the capacity issue and the way Elite will navigate the issue 2) current issues facing Elite 3) current issues facing Elite parents and swimmers and 4) an open question and answer session.

Parents of swimmers in all training groups are most welcome to attend.

SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS ARE NOW POSTED:

The list of Elite Scholar Athlete Award Winners, whom received these awards at the Awards Banquet last week, has now been posted on the team website under Scholar Awards.

TWO OF THREE LONG COURSE PRACTICE SCHEDULES NOW POSTED:

Starting Tuesday May 27, the practice schedule for the Wavebusters and the Seniors will change drastically (and several times) as the team transitions into the summer long course practice schedule. There are 3 separate schedules that will be in affect from May 27 thru July 31 for Waves and Seniors.

1) Elite has secured practice time at Summit Municipal Pool from Tuesday, May 27 thru Friday, June 6 (excluding weekends). Summit is a long course pool that is heated. Getting this extra practice time in at a long course pool is a significant benefit for Elite swimmers. This practice schedule is now posted.

2) After Friday June 6, Elite no longer has pool time at Newark Academy or Summit (Marlins season is now concluded). Elite begins long course practice for Wavebusters and Seniors at Springfield Municipal Pool in the am (for those private school swimmers who are out of school) and will also hold practice at Morristown-Beard School from 7:00 pm to 9:00 (thru Thursday, June 19). This schedule is still being worked on and should be posted by the end of this week.

3) Starting Monday June 23, Elite will conduct practices at Springfield in the am and Morristown-Beard in the afternoon (time switches to 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm). This practice schedule will last the remainder of the summer season. This schedule is now posted.

PARKING AN ISSUE AT NEWARK ACADEMY:

Parents are reminded that there is a distinct shortage of parking spaces at Newark Academy, especially on weekdays between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Parents are welcome to “drop off” or “pick-up” their swimmers by the field house entrance during this time period if the driver remains in the car. If a parent is coming into the building, they are requested to park in the “upper” lot and walk thru the school to reach the pool.

Please remember to drive slowly thru the parking lots and do not park in the fire lanes, as the Livingston Police will ticket improperly parked cars.

COACH LEIGHANN WILL CONTINUE TUTORING ELITE SWIMMERS THIS SPRING:

Coach Leighann Marcelliano will now be offering private swim technique lessons to level Elite Swimmers.  Leighann has secured a contract with Morristown Beard so all lessons will be held at MBS, and swimmers will sign an insurance contract with Leighann before participating. While working only with Elite swimmers, this tutoring school is independent of Elite in every capacity.

The swimmer (along with their current training group coach) will decide what swim topics will be covered. It is suggested that a swimmer get a group of friends together and sign up in groups of 2-4 kids, although this is not required.  Swimmers who want to sign up and have Leighann place them in an appropriate group based on topic and ability are welcome to do so.

Pool time is very limited and all swimmers will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis, so email Leighann directly and early to set up times.  Most times available will be from 3:30-4:30pm weekdays, with the possibility of very few lessons offered in the mornings or on weekends. Times are subject to change as the pool schedule changes.

Cost listed below include pool rental, private insurance, and lifeguard pay, which explains why rate changes depending on the size of the group.

Lessons will be one hour and swimmers will be asked to sign up in packages of 4 one-hour lessons so that pool time can be acquired from MBS ahead of time.  All money is due at the time of the first lesson, as pool fees will be due at this time.

Group of 4 swimmers:  $70 per swimmer per hour session

Group of 3 swimmers:  $95 per swimmer per hour session

Group of 2 swimmers: $120 per swimmer per hour session

Private lesson:  $150 per swimmer per hour session

Swimmers who are interested in technique lessons should contact Leighann directly through email first, (yan98@aol.com) and give Leighann a number where she can call back to schedule lessons.  Any questions should be directed to Leighann via email or phone 973-214-5340.

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 2007. When planning the upcoming summer, please consider sending your Elite swimmer 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, there is a list of swim camps. Many of these swim camps close out in late February and early March!!!

Thinking about summer? Think Swim Camps!!

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!!! If you do not see what you need, email Bill at eliteswimclubnj@comcast.net