Del Prado Stingrays

Beth Borchers has kindly gathered all the required volunteers for the Championships this coming weekend.

Here is the list —-> Champs Volunteers 2010

Hi Folks,
Sammy Stingray here. I was talking to my friend Cabana Sam and there are a number news items that he has posted on his website to help you start planning for the summer at the pool.

Swim Lessons

Hosting your Party at the Cabana Club

Aquacise

Oh yes I shouldn’t forget there is going to be an Easter Egg Hunt at the pool on April 3. Check out Cabana Sam’s website for details at http://delpradocabana.com

Cheers,
Sammy Stingray

Hi Folks,

Sammy Stingray here. We have a slight change in the Del Prado Stingray schedule. The first meet of the season June 19, 2010 will be at our pool against FAST, as the Foothill Pool will be drained for maintenance that weekend.

So here is the updated schedule for 2010.

• Saturday June 19 9:00 AM FAST @ Del Prado —-> Now at our pool
  
• Saturday June 26 9:00 AM DBAC @ Del Prado
• Wednesday June 30 6:00 PM Briarhill @ Del Prado
• Wednesday July 7 6:00 PM Club Sport @ Del Prado
• Saturday July 10 9:00 AM Del Prado @ Dublin
• Saturday July 17 9:00 AM Ruby Hill @ Del Prado
• Saturday July 24 9:00 AM Pleasanton Meadows @ Del Prado –> Now at our pool
  
• Saturday July 31 8:00 AM Championships @ DBAC

Cheers,

Sammy Stingray

Hi Parents and Swimmers,

It is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about the upcoming Del Prado Stingray swim season. We are very happy to welcome back Coaches Tom Juarez, Jamie Plummer, John Reimer, and our Assistant Coaches Jillian Blandino, Nicki Doi, and Eric Gates.

The Del Prado Swim Team Newletter for 2010 can be downloaded here —-> DPST 2010 Newsletter2

The newsletter contains everything you need to get you started for the 2010 swim season including application instructions, schedule for 2010, application form, and emergency form.

Please note swim team applications will be accepted by mail only. Any questions regarding registration should be directed to Eva Kitayama ekitayama@yahoo.com. All applications are due by March 1, 2010.

This year we will not be holding an official parent meeting. Once registration has closed and the roster is finalized, each family will receive all pertinent information via email. Any questions regarding that information will be answered at our fitting day at the pool on April 17, 2010. Sign-ups for voluteer positions for all dual meets will also be taken April 17th.

The chairperson for the 2010 swim season is Joan Strom. Any questions regarding the swim team may be directed to her at stromj5@comcast.net.

So while you are watching the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics download the Del Prado Swim Team 2010 newsletter, print it out, fill it in, and mail it to Eva before March 1st.

Cheers,

Sammy Stingray

Hi. Our big meet this week is Saturday against Club Sport Pleasanton at their pool. All swimmers must arrive and be checked in with their coach by 8:00 a.m. Please plan your travel there accordingly. The scratch meeting will be at 8:15 and the meet should start at 9:00. There will be a side gate entrance to their pool area. All persons entering this area will need to sign a waiver. This is a new rule Club Sport has for swim meets. Rest up, eat well, and swim your fastest, Stingrays!!

We are still in need of a few volunteer positions filled–mainly computer scoring. We need a person for our July 8 meet, 2nd half; July 11 meet, both halves; July 18, 1st half; and July 25, 2nd half. This is just data entry. Don’t be scared of this job. I think it may be one of the easiest. You are guaranteed shade, a seat, and can always leave the office to watch your swimmer swim. If you can help, please let Beth Borchers know ASAP. Thanks.

Tomorrow is the deadline for letting your coach know if your swimmer won’t be swimming at our meet on Wednesday, July 1, against the City of Dublin. This meet is quickly approaching. . We only have 9 and we need 21 swimmers not swimming. So, if you haven’t let your coach know, please do so quickly.

I will be sending out an order form for championship t-shirts soon. This order will be due earlier than usual. I’ll be sending a sample of the shirt along with the order form. If interested, fill out the form, follow the directions, and return to me by the date specified.

That’s it for now. Take good care.

Sha-Boo-Ya…Go Stingrays!

Joan

Final score:

Del Prado 601

Briarhill 397

Download –> Complete Meet Results

What a super-fantastic start to our swim season! How nice it was to have Briarhill host the meet but at our pool. Now all those great times that were swam today count. And, what great times they were.

Swimmers, you all did so well–especially for the first official meet of the season. There’s nothing better than to watch those just beginning…and succeeding and those that have swam for years. All of you tried so hard and all the hard work you’ve put in so far, already shows. Keep up the great work. I also loved seeing our great team spirit. Did you hear the cheers from our spirit squad?? Too cute. All of you showed up on time and our only scratches were due to illness. Caroline and Lindsey, we hope you feel better soon.

Parents, thanks to all of you who helped set-up, run, and clean-up our meet. As you all know, we couldn’t do it without all of your help. It’s very much appreciated.

Coaches, great job getting our swimmers ready for their first meet. We love your direction and enthusiasm. Our “little ones” did very well today and I think a big part of that is also having the addition of 3 great assistant coaches–Eric, Niki, and Jill. Eric and Niki, not only did you swim today but you coached and helped the other swimmers. Thank you.

Our next swim meet is next Saturday, June 27 against Club Sport Pleasanton at their pool. The meet will begin at 9 a.m. All swimmers will need to arrive and check in by 8:00 a.m. Your coach needs to know if your swimmer won’t be swimming in that meet by Monday.

Enjoy the weekend. What a great start to it. Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers. Take good care.

Go Del Prado!

Joan

DEL PRADO SWIM TEAM NEWSLETTER 2009

Our swim team is a competitive program in a recreational league. No swimmer is permitted to compete or practice in U.S. Swimming after January 1, 2009.  The goal of the program is to improve swimming skills and to provide an enjoyable, low-key aquatic experience.  It should be fun for competitors, parents, coaches, and friends.  We are a team that relies heavily on the support of the team’s parents.  All parents are required to participate in the running of the meets.

COACHES:      

We are so happy to welcome back Coaches John Reimer, Tom Juarez, and Jamie Plummer.

APPLICATIONS:         

Swim team applications will be accepted by regular mail only.  Any questions regarding registration should be directed to Eva Kitayama at either ekitayama@yahoo.com

or 249-1152.

FEES:  

Members – $100/swimmer for the first two swimmers and $95 for any additional swimmer in the family.  Non-members – $110/swimmer for the first two swimmers and $105 for any additional swimmer in the family. 

PRACTICE:      

Practice will begin Tuesday, May 26 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.  Beginning May 26 through June 10, practice will be held every weekday evening.  (No practice on June 11 and June 12 due to year-end school activities.)  Each evening practice is divided into three sessions and will be 50 minutes in length. Morning practices begin on Wednesday, June 17 and are divided into two practice sessions beginning at 8:00 a.m. and each lasting about 45-50 minutes. 

CONDITIONING:

The Del Prado Cabana Club is again offering a conditioning program. This begins Monday, April 27-May 21 from 5:00-6:00, and is open to the general public. You will be able to sign-up for this program at the Parent Meeting on April 22. Look for more details in the Cabana Club Newsletter.

TEAM APPAREL:

Our suit this year is the TYR Poseidon Diamondback for girls and the Poseidon Splice Jammer or Racer for boys. We are using The Passionate Athlete, (440 Main Street, 931-0775) for all our suits, goggles, fins, and other related swim supplies.  We will have a fitting day at the pool on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Sales will be made and orders placed for the team suit. After that date, all orders/sales will be at the store on Main Street. All orders should be placed by April 30 for guaranteed arrival. We will also be taking orders for team apparel (t-shirts, sweats, bags, blankets) on April 4 and will also take orders on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Toni Gates’ home at 6647 Paseo Santa Cruz.

PARENT MEETING:    

A mandatory “parents only” meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Foothill High School. (NEW LOCATION) Swim Team policy will be presented. Information packets will be distributed. Sign-up sheets for volunteer positions for the swim meets will be available. It is important that every family be represented at this meeting.

TEAM COORDINATOR:         

The chairperson for the 2009 swim season is Joan Strom.  Any questions regarding the swim team may be directed to her at 462-5932 or stromj5@comcast.net

WEB PAGE:    

This year the team will again be hosting a Web Page.

( See http://delpradoswimteam.org )  Please check this site for all team-related information, results, and pictures from our meets.

DEL PRADO SWIM TEAM APPLICATION

INSTRUCTION SHEET 2009 – Application Due By March 1, 2009

Before applying for membership for your child/children, please be aware of the following:

• Swimmers who are 7 years and up must be able to swim the length of the pool. The swim team is not a swim lesson. We strongly encourage all swimmers ages 10 and under to be enrolled in swim lessons by the beginning of the swim season.

• Swimmers must be able to attend a minimum of 75% of all practices and participate in at least three swim meets.

• Attendance at practices may affect the number of events in which your child is entered.

• Parent participation at swim meets is required.

• No refunds will be given after Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

PROCESS FOR APPLICATION:

1.  Fill out the following application forms completely, one per swimmer.  (Copy more if necessary.) Return by mail only with a check payable to Del Prado Swim Team.

2.  Send your check and application forms to:

Del Prado Swim Team                                               

c/o Eva Kitayama                                                                  

2607 Calle Reynoso   

Pleasanton, Ca. 94566

(Important – Do not send your application to the Cabana Club or along with your Cabana Club dues. This will cause you to miss our team’s registration deadline.)

3.  Applications will be accepted by mail only. Del Prado Cabana Club members and returning non-members are considered ONLY if application and check are received by March 1, 2009.  After that date, additions will be made based upon team need in each specific age group and the date application is received. Please make sure that each application is correctly addressed and that your check is enclosed.   The final team roster will be posted at the pool on April 4.  After April 4, we will only add swimmers to replace those who have dropped.  Checks will be returned to those applicants not listed on the final roster.

2009 Del Prado Swim Team Schedule

Saturday          June 20            9:00 AM          Briarhill vs. Del Prado (TBD)

Saturday          June 27            9:00 AM          Del Prado @ Club Sport Pleasanton

Wednesday     July 1               6:00 PM           Dublin @ Del Prado               

Wednesday     July 8               6:00 PM           FAST @ Del Prado

Saturday          July 11             9:00 AM          Del Prado @ DBAC

Saturday          July 18             9:00 AM          Ruby Hill @ Del Prado

Saturday          July 25             9:00 AM          Pleasanton Meadows @ Del Prado

Saturday          August 1          8:00 AM          Championships @ Livermore Swim Center

*The Championship Meet is the culmination of our season. Our team depends on full participation. If you choose to join our team, please plan on attending.

APPLICATION DUE BY MARCH 1, 2009

Click to download del-prado-swim-team-newsletter-and-application-2009

Hi Swimmers and Parents,
It is Sammy Stingray. I will be post a Newsletter and Del Prado Swim Team Application for the 2009 season here soon. So check back later today when I upload them.

Cheers,
Sammy Stingray

I just received great news that our 6&u boys’ medley relay team broke a team record yesterday at champs. I’m sorry that I didn’t notice this yesterday and that it wasn’t included in my message from last night. Congratulations to Jack Bell, Max Jorgenson, Jasen Soares, and Michael McMasters. They broke a 4-year-old record with a time of 2:02.91. Great job, boys!!

I also wanted to let you know that we had 145 personal best individual times from yesterday’s meet. great job, Stingrays. I’ll bring the report with me tonight so you can view all that swam so well yesterday.

Relay and Individual Records for 2008

See you soon.
Joan