Hello Welch Swimmers!
Thinking about Winter Swim Team?! I hope so! Here is information about the two great options in our town! Find what fits for your family and Just Keep Swimming!Coach Marion
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Monday, July 31, 2017
End of Season Wrap-up
AUGUST SWIMMING!
Coach Marion will be running three weeks of modified practice in August for interested swimmers 7+. Practices will be held Monday-Thursday during the weeks of August 7, 14, and 21. The cost of the program is $25/swimmer -- registration through CRPR.
- Ages 11 and up: 7:30-9:00am (CRPR Program #13502)
- Ages 7-10: 8:00-9:00am (CRPR Program #13501)
LATE NIGHT SWIM - Friday, August 18th from 8-10pm
Mark your calendars to come out and join the team for another get together before school starts! This is a fun evening for the entire family! The team slideshow will be shown. Of course, there will also be time for some Sharks and Minnows!
Did you miss the brunch? Plan to stop by during August Swim for your team gift and awards!
We have a team gift, a best times report, and a team picture for each swimmer. Swimmers who attended Champs also receive place medals/ribbons. Stop by between 7:30-9:00am, Monday-Thursday during the weeks of August 7, 14, and 21 to pickup your gift and awards.
Want to See Your Child on the Big Screen?!
Each year we put together a slideshow to highlight our swimmers and some of our memories from the season. If you have any pictures for the slideshow, please send them to welchcoaches@gmail.com. The slideshow will be shown at the Late Night Swim on Friday, August 18th. All pictures will be made available via Google Drive after the Late Night Swim.
Congratulations to our League and Team Record Breakers from Champs!
League Record: Girls 11-12 - 200 Medley Relay
Megan Wilson, Mackenzie Pagett, Jade Castro, and Saylor Milhomme: 2:08:96
League Record: Girls 11-12 - 50 Free
Jade Castro: 25.85
League and Team Record: Boys 15-18 - 50 Free
Toby Van Dyke: 22.02
League and Team Record: Girls 11-12 - 100 IM
Mackenzie Pagett: 1:04.14
League and Team Record: Boys 13-14 - 100 IM
Garrick Zheng: 58.42
League Record: Girls 11-12 - 50 Breast
Mackenzie Pagett: 32.44
League and Team Record: Boys 15-18 - 50 Breast
Ben Gingher: 26.29
League and Team Record: Girls 11-12 - 50 Back
Jade Castro: 29.37
League and Team Record: Girls 11-12 - 50 Fly
Jade Castro: 27.66
Team Record: Boys 13-14 - 50 Fly
Garrick Zheng: 25.65
League and Team Record: Boys 15-18 - 50 Fly
Toby Van Dyke: 23.65
Team Record: Boys 13-14 - 100 Free
Garrick Zheng: 51.85
League and Team Record: Boys 15-18 - 100 Free
Toby Van Dyke: 47.85
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Important Updates for the Week of July 24th
CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEK
Looking forward to some great swims at Champs this week! Our entry list has been posted. Here's an overview of this week's schedule.
Big Champs Details (Age 11+)
Champ Shirts - Pre-ordered shirts may be picked up at practice on Monday from 8:30-9:45am and also at Champs. Additional shirts will also be available on a first-come basis at Champs.
TEAM AWARDS BRUNCH - Saturday morning
We will be hosting an end-of-season team brunch on Saturday, July 29th from 9:00-11:00am at Easterly Parkway Elementary School- 234 Easterly Parkway. This is a fun time to celebrate, enjoy some food, and congratulate the team for a great season!
Looking forward to some great swims at Champs this week! Our entry list has been posted. Here's an overview of this week's schedule.
- Tuesday, July 25th at Park Forest
- Arrive at 5:10pm
- Warm-ups at 5:30pm
- Meet starts at 6:00pm
Little Champs Details (Age 10 and under)
- Thursday, July 27th at SPRA
- Arrive at 5:10pm
- Warm-ups at 5:30pm
- Meet starts at 6:00pm
TEAM AWARDS BRUNCH - Saturday morning
We will be hosting an end-of-season team brunch on Saturday, July 29th from 9:00-11:00am at Easterly Parkway Elementary School- 234 Easterly Parkway. This is a fun time to celebrate, enjoy some food, and congratulate the team for a great season!
- Please REGISTER if you plan to attend
- Families are asked to bring a dish to share. Details available on the Sign-up page.
- Meal at 9:00am followed by team awards and coaches' presentations
LATE NIGHT SWIM - Friday, August 18th from 8-10pm
Mark your calendars to come out and join the team for another get together before school starts! This is a fun evening for the entire family! The team slideshow will be shown. Of course, there will also be time for some Sharks and Minnows!
AUGUST SWIMMING IS BACK!
Coach Marion will be running three weeks of modified practice in August for interested swimmers 7+. Practices will be held Monday-Thursday during the weeks of August 7, 14, and 21. The cost of the program is $25/swimmer -- registration through CRPR.
AUGUST SWIMMING IS BACK!
Coach Marion will be running three weeks of modified practice in August for interested swimmers 7+. Practices will be held Monday-Thursday during the weeks of August 7, 14, and 21. The cost of the program is $25/swimmer -- registration through CRPR.
- Ages 11 and up: 7:30-9:00am (CRPR Program #13502)
- Ages 7-10: 8:00-9:00am (CRPR Program #13501)
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Important Updates for the Week of July 17th
Another great week of Welch Swim Team ahead! Thank you for your continued support of our team and activities. We appreciate all our families and how much everyone has been helping out this summer! Check out what is happening this week...
Sign-up for Thursday's SPRA Meet
The sign-up boards will be available Monday through Wednesday for Thursday's away meet against SPRA. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am).
SPRA Meet: Parent Volunteer Sign-up
Please sign-up to help with the SPRA meet. A description of each volunteer position is available on the team site.
French Toast at Practice
The team will supply French Toast Sticks and Syrup for all the swimmers after their practice time on Thursday! See you then!
Championships
All swimmers are invited to participate in the league championships (Champs) on Tuesday, July 25th (11 and up at Park Forest) and Thursday, July 27th (10 and under at SPRA). Sign-ups for Champs will be available at practices through Thursday, July 20th.
Team Awards Brunch
We will be hosting an end-of-season team brunch on Saturday, July 29th from 9:00-11:00am (location to be determined). This is a fun time to celebrate, enjoy some food, and congratulate the team for a great season!
CRPR Youth Triathlon
The annual CRPR Youth Triathlon will be held Saturday, July 22 from 8-11am. The cost is $10/child. This event is open for ages 6-13. See details in display case next to ours and sign up through CRPR.
Welch Animal Policy
Just a reminder that pets are not permitted within the Welch Pool facility -- this includes during practice times. Thank you!
Sign-up for Thursday's SPRA Meet
The sign-up boards will be available Monday through Wednesday for Thursday's away meet against SPRA. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am).
- Arrive at 5:15pm for warm-ups
SPRA Meet: Parent Volunteer Sign-up
Please sign-up to help with the SPRA meet. A description of each volunteer position is available on the team site.
French Toast at Practice
The team will supply French Toast Sticks and Syrup for all the swimmers after their practice time on Thursday! See you then!
Championships
All swimmers are invited to participate in the league championships (Champs) on Tuesday, July 25th (11 and up at Park Forest) and Thursday, July 27th (10 and under at SPRA). Sign-ups for Champs will be available at practices through Thursday, July 20th.
- Sign-ups will be on a separate sign-up board from regular meets.
- Each swimmer selects their top five preferred events. Each swimmer is allowed to swim up to four events -- coaches will determine relays.
- If you cannot sign-up in person or if you know that you cannot attend Champs, please send an email to our coaches: welchcoaches@gmail.com -- We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to swim at Champs!
- Please sign-up to volunteer at Champs (Big Champs / Little Champs)
- If you have any questions, please ask another parent or a coach.
Team Awards Brunch
We will be hosting an end-of-season team brunch on Saturday, July 29th from 9:00-11:00am (location to be determined). This is a fun time to celebrate, enjoy some food, and congratulate the team for a great season!
- Please REGISTER if you plan to attend
- Brunch at 9:00am. Awards after brunch.
- Families are asked to bring a dish to share. Details available on the Sign-up page.
CRPR Youth Triathlon
The annual CRPR Youth Triathlon will be held Saturday, July 22 from 8-11am. The cost is $10/child. This event is open for ages 6-13. See details in display case next to ours and sign up through CRPR.
Welch Animal Policy
Just a reminder that pets are not permitted within the Welch Pool facility -- this includes during practice times. Thank you!
Friday, July 14, 2017
Great Win! New Records!
Great swimming tonight! We loved seeing everyone having a good time and swimming fast! Results from the PV/Lewistown meet have been posted on the team site.
Congratulations to three of our swimmers for breaking records tonight:
- Jade Castro – 11-12 girls 50 yard butterfly: 28.25 seconds
- Zachary Lambert – 11-12 boys 50 yard freestyle: 25.84 seconds
- Garrick Zheng – 13-14 boys 100 yard Individual Medley: 59.32 seconds
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Important Updates for the week of July 10th
Sign-up for Thursday's Home Meet vs Penns Valley/Lewistown
The sign-up boards will be available Monday through Wednesday during practice for Thursday's home meet against Penns Valley and Lewistown. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am).
Parent Volunteer/Concessions Sign-up
Please sign-up to help with this Thursday's home meet using the links below.
We will be hosting a pool party from 7:00-9:30pm at Welch Pool on Tuesday, July 11. Please bring a dessert (finger-food only) to share. No sign-up required.
The team will supply donuts for all the swimmers after their practice time on Thursday! See you then!
Relay Meet: "Day of Joy" on Saturday
Join all of the league teams for a morning of fun relays for all ages. No sign-up required. A headcount will be taken on Tuesday at practice.
All swimmers are invited to participate in the league championships (Champs) on Tuesday, July 25th (11 and up at Park Forest) and Thursday, July 27th (10 and under at SPRA). Sign-ups for Champs will be available during practices beginning this Wednesday and running through Thursday, July 20th.
T-Shirt Design Contest
Coach Marion is looking for a new t-shirt design for next year's gear, and she wants to see your ideas! Entries can be given to Coach Marion or placed in the team dropbox. We hope to show our new logo at the team brunch at the end of the season. Parents can participate too!
Monday/Wednesday Evening Practices for 11+
Please note that our Monday and Wednesday practices are for swimmers from ages 11-18 only. Thank you!
Lost and Found
Please remember to put your name on your team swimsuits and caps. Please check your boys suits – a size 28 jammer has been found and a size 22 jammer is missing. Please return/pickup from Coach Marion.
The sign-up boards will be available Monday through Wednesday during practice for Thursday's home meet against Penns Valley and Lewistown. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am).
Parent Volunteer/Concessions Sign-up
Please sign-up to help with this Thursday's home meet using the links below.
- Volunteer Sign-up for the Penns Valley/Lewistown Home Meet (7/13/2017)
- Concession Donations for Penns Vally/Lewistown Home Meet (baked goods, etc.)
We will be hosting a pool party from 7:00-9:30pm at Welch Pool on Tuesday, July 11. Please bring a dessert (finger-food only) to share. No sign-up required.
- 7:00-8:00pm: General Swim
- 8:00pm: Dessert time!
- 8:10-9:00pm: Fun Swim in Both Pools
- 9:00-9:30pm: Sharks and Minnows
The team will supply donuts for all the swimmers after their practice time on Thursday! See you then!
Relay Meet: "Day of Joy" on Saturday
Join all of the league teams for a morning of fun relays for all ages. No sign-up required. A headcount will be taken on Tuesday at practice.
- WHAT: A morning full of fun relays
- WHEN: Saturday, July 15th from 8:00am to noon
- WHERE: Park Forest Pool
- Additional details available in the display case at Welch
All swimmers are invited to participate in the league championships (Champs) on Tuesday, July 25th (11 and up at Park Forest) and Thursday, July 27th (10 and under at SPRA). Sign-ups for Champs will be available during practices beginning this Wednesday and running through Thursday, July 20th.
- Sign-ups will be on a separate sign-up board from regular meets.
- Each swimmer selects their top five preferred events. Each swimmer is allowed to swim up to four events -- coaches will determine relays.
- If you cannot sign-up in person or if you know that you cannot attend Champs, please send an email to our coaches: welchcoaches@gmail.com -- We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to swim at Champs!
- Please sign-up to volunteer at Champs (Big Champs / Little Champs)
- If you have any questions, please ask another parent or a coach.
T-Shirt Design Contest
Coach Marion is looking for a new t-shirt design for next year's gear, and she wants to see your ideas! Entries can be given to Coach Marion or placed in the team dropbox. We hope to show our new logo at the team brunch at the end of the season. Parents can participate too!
Monday/Wednesday Evening Practices for 11+
Please note that our Monday and Wednesday practices are for swimmers from ages 11-18 only. Thank you!
Lost and Found
Please remember to put your name on your team swimsuits and caps. Please check your boys suits – a size 28 jammer has been found and a size 22 jammer is missing. Please return/pickup from Coach Marion.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Important Updates for the Week of July 3rd
We have a fun week ahead! Please make an extra effort to be on time for practice so we can maximize our time in the water. You should be aiming to be at the pool 10 to 15 minutes before the beginning of your practice time. Thank you!
Be extra careful when signing up for a swim meet that you are checking the boxes next to your name!! Don't be surprised if you don't get to swim exactly what you signed up for – coaches enter you into events that are also best for the team! – Your Coaches
Happy 4th of July! Fun Practice!
We will follow our modified practice schedule on Tuesday. This is a practice you won't want to miss!
Sign-up for Thursday's Park Forest Meet
The sign-up boards will be available Monday-Wednesday during practice for Thursday's meet at Park Forest. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am). This is an important meet, and we want to make sure that all swimmers are signed-up!
Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, helping with concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help with the Park Forest meet. A description of each volunteer position is available on the blog.
Let's Eat Some Frogs!!! (Sweet Frogs)
Head to Sweet Frog on July 6th before the Park Forest meet for some delicious frozen yogurt – and help our team too! Mention "Sharks Eat Frogs" during your visit and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to the team! Be on the lookout for fliers to share with friends and join our Facebook event.
Pancakes at Practice on Thursday
The team will be making pancakes for all swimmers after their practice times on Thursday. Come hungry!
T-Shirt Design Contest
Coach Marion is looking for a new t-shirt design for next year's gear, and she wants to see your ideas! Entries can be given to Coach Marion or placed in the team dropbox. We hope to show our new logo at the team brunch at the end of the season. Parents can participate too!
Team Gear
Team sweatshirts and t-shirts will be sold during Friday practices -- just let one of the coaches know what you would like. Items will be sold cash-and-carry.
Be extra careful when signing up for a swim meet that you are checking the boxes next to your name!! Don't be surprised if you don't get to swim exactly what you signed up for – coaches enter you into events that are also best for the team! – Your Coaches
Happy 4th of July! Fun Practice!
We will follow our modified practice schedule on Tuesday. This is a practice you won't want to miss!
Sign-up for Thursday's Park Forest Meet
The sign-up boards will be available Monday-Wednesday during practice for Thursday's meet at Park Forest. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am). This is an important meet, and we want to make sure that all swimmers are signed-up!
- Arrive at 5:15pm for warm-ups (directions available on team site)
- Special relays for parents and coaches after the last event. Sign-ups available during practice.
Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, helping with concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help with the Park Forest meet. A description of each volunteer position is available on the blog.
Let's Eat Some Frogs!!! (Sweet Frogs)
Head to Sweet Frog on July 6th before the Park Forest meet for some delicious frozen yogurt – and help our team too! Mention "Sharks Eat Frogs" during your visit and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to the team! Be on the lookout for fliers to share with friends and join our Facebook event.
Pancakes at Practice on Thursday
The team will be making pancakes for all swimmers after their practice times on Thursday. Come hungry!
T-Shirt Design Contest
Coach Marion is looking for a new t-shirt design for next year's gear, and she wants to see your ideas! Entries can be given to Coach Marion or placed in the team dropbox. We hope to show our new logo at the team brunch at the end of the season. Parents can participate too!
Team Gear
Team sweatshirts and t-shirts will be sold during Friday practices -- just let one of the coaches know what you would like. Items will be sold cash-and-carry.
Friday, June 30, 2017
Meet Results Posted: SPRA (H)
The results from the SPRA at Welch meet have been posted on the team site.
Two records were broken at the meet!
Two records were broken at the meet!
- Coach Ben Gingher broke the Welch 15-18 Boys 50-yard Breaststroke Record with a time of 26.89 seconds
- Noah Witt broke the Welch 15-18 Boys 50-yard Backstroke Record with a time of 25.79 seconds
Congratulations to Ben and Noah on great swims!
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Important Updates for the Week of June 26th
New Records: Ben Gingher and Toby Van Dyke
Coach Ben broke the Welch 50-yard butterfly record at last Tuesday's meet. He broke his own record with a time of 24.10 seconds!
Toby Van Dyke broke the Welch 50-yard freestyle record at last Tuesday's meet with a time of 22.11.
Make sure you congratulate them on their great swims!
Toby Van Dyke broke the Welch 50-yard freestyle record at last Tuesday's meet with a time of 22.11.
Make sure you congratulate them on their great swims!
Penns Valley Meet Cancelled
Last Thursday's meet at Penns Valley has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Penns Valley was unable to find a day that would work for their pool to host our meet again, so they have forfeited the meet.
Come join us on Monday, June 26 from 6-8pm at Spring Creek Park (901 Houserville Rd, State College) for some ice cream, games, and time to play in the creek! The team provides ice cream and toppings. Feel free to bring some outdoor games. Sign up here. There will be no Monday evening practice.
Tie-Dye - DROP OFF BY THURSDAY
We will be making tie-dye shirts on Friday during practice. Shirts should tied at home and then dropped off at practice no later than Thursday. You can bring your shirts to practice any day this week. We will apply colors together during practice on Friday. See details here.
Home Meet with SPRA - Thursday Evening
Sign-up for SPRA Meet
The sign-up boards will be available Monday through Wednesday for Thursday's home meet against SPRA. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday at the end of practice (9:45am).
- Arrive at 4:45pm for warm-ups
- Team Pictures will follow warm-ups at 5:35pm on the hill behind the pool
Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, helping with concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help with the SPRA meet using the links below. A description of each volunteer position is available on the blog:
Flavor Ice at Thursday's Practice
Flavor Ice at Thursday's Practice
The team will supply Flavor Ice for all the swimmers after their practice time on Thursday! See you then!
Spikes Night - DEADLINE MONDAY
Our swim league (CPSL) coordinates an evening at the Spikes! This year we will be going to the game on Sunday, July 9th at 6:05pm. Tickets are $7 and include admission and a meal voucher. The deadline to sign-up is Monday (June 26th). Checks should be made out to Welch Swim Team. Please put your money in an envelope marked with the number of family members attending the game and place your envelope in the team drop box. Tickets will be available at Will Call on the day of the game. We need lots of Sharks to outnumber the Frogs, so bring the family!!
Champs T-shirts - DEADLINE FRIDAY
You'll start to see some communications about League Championships (Champs). They are for everyone! All swimmers are invited to participate. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 25th (11 and up) and Thursday, July 27th (10 and under). Champs t-shirts are available for order. Order forms are due by Friday, June 30th.
Team Gear
Team sweatshirts and t-shirts will be sold during Friday practices -- just let one of the coaches know what you would like. Items will be sold cash-and-carry.
Pickup Suits
If you have not picked up a team suit that you ordered, make sure to contact Kathryn Witt at luopawitt@hotmail.com to setup a time to meet.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Meet Results Posted: Park Forest (H)
The results for the Park Forest meet have been posted on the team website. It was a very close meet, and we are so proud of each swimmer!
Sign-ups for the Penns Valley meet will be available at practice on Wednesday (June 21). We will also be running a modified practice schedule on Wednesday:
Sign-ups for the Penns Valley meet will be available at practice on Wednesday (June 21). We will also be running a modified practice schedule on Wednesday:
- 5-8 year olds: 9:20–9:55am
- 9-10 year olds: 8:45–9:30am
- 11-18 year olds: 8:00–8:45am
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Important Updates for the Week of June 19th
Thank you to everyone for a successful Black and Gold Meet! This is one of the busiest weeks of the season with two meets and lots of team activities. Please read through all the items below to make sure you don’t miss any important announcements!
Meet Sign-ups
Sign-up for Tuesday’s Park Forest home meet by the end of practice on Monday (9:45am). This is an important meet, and we want to make sure that all swimmers are signed-up! Arrive at 4:45pm for warm-ups. Thank you for your concession stand donations!
Sign-up for Thursday’s Penns Valley away meet on Tuesday or Wednesday during practice. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday by 9:45am. Arrive at 5:15pm for warm-ups. Directions/GPS coordinates for the Penns Valley pool in Millheim (as well as all league pools) are available on the team website.
IMPORTANT: Only swimmers who have registered through CRPR are eligible to participate in the meet.
Parent Volunteer Sign-up
Swim meets would not be possible without most parents taking an active volunteer role at each event. Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, selling concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help with the Park Forest and Penns Valley meets using the links below. Descriptions of volunteer positions are available on the team website.
Meet Event Order Change
Attention 8 and unders! Your 100 Freestyle Relay is right after the big kids swim butterfly! Parents - please make sure you get your swimmers to the record board at home meets or Coach Marion's white canopy at away meets to join up with the other swimmers in their relays by event #54!
Free Stroke and Turn Training
Each team provides stroke and turn judges for meets. These volunteers ensure swimmers are following the stroke guidelines properly during races. If you are interested in becoming a stroke and turn judge or would like to know more about the proper rules for each stroke, you can attend a free clinic at Park Forest Pool this Wednesday evening from 8-9pm (June 21st).
Monday/Wednesday Evening Practices for 11+
Evening practices are available for swimmers ages 11 and over on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:00pm. These practices will begin this Monday (June 19th).
Bagel Day at Thursday’s Practice
The team will provide bagels for all swimmers after their practice times on Thursday!
Friday – Modified Practice
For the rest of the season, each Friday will follow this schedule:
Ice Cream Social – Monday, June 26th from 6-8pm at Spring Creak Park
We will gather to enjoy ice cream together and play some games! The team will provide the ice cream and toppings. Please bring some outdoor games. Sign up online by Friday, June 23rd.
Spikes Baseball Game
Our swim league (CPSL) coordinates an evening at the Spikes! This year we will be going to the game on Sunday, July 9th at 6:05pm. Tickets are $7 and include admission and a meal voucher. The deadline to sign-up is next Monday (June 26th). Checks should be made out to Welch Swim Team. Please put your money in an envelope marked with the number of family members attending the game and place your envelope in the team drop box. Tickets will be available at Will Call on the day of the game. We need lots of Sharks to outnumber the Frogs, so bring the family!!
Meet Sign-ups
Sign-up for Tuesday’s Park Forest home meet by the end of practice on Monday (9:45am). This is an important meet, and we want to make sure that all swimmers are signed-up! Arrive at 4:45pm for warm-ups. Thank you for your concession stand donations!
Sign-up for Thursday’s Penns Valley away meet on Tuesday or Wednesday during practice. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday by 9:45am. Arrive at 5:15pm for warm-ups. Directions/GPS coordinates for the Penns Valley pool in Millheim (as well as all league pools) are available on the team website.
IMPORTANT: Only swimmers who have registered through CRPR are eligible to participate in the meet.
Parent Volunteer Sign-up
Swim meets would not be possible without most parents taking an active volunteer role at each event. Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, selling concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help with the Park Forest and Penns Valley meets using the links below. Descriptions of volunteer positions are available on the team website.
- Volunteer Sign-up for the Park Forest Home Meet (6/20/2017)
- Concession Donations for Park Forest Meet (baked goods, etc.)
- Volunteer Sign-up for the Penns Valley Away Meet (6/22/2017)
Meet Event Order Change
Attention 8 and unders! Your 100 Freestyle Relay is right after the big kids swim butterfly! Parents - please make sure you get your swimmers to the record board at home meets or Coach Marion's white canopy at away meets to join up with the other swimmers in their relays by event #54!
Free Stroke and Turn Training
Each team provides stroke and turn judges for meets. These volunteers ensure swimmers are following the stroke guidelines properly during races. If you are interested in becoming a stroke and turn judge or would like to know more about the proper rules for each stroke, you can attend a free clinic at Park Forest Pool this Wednesday evening from 8-9pm (June 21st).
Monday/Wednesday Evening Practices for 11+
Evening practices are available for swimmers ages 11 and over on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:00pm. These practices will begin this Monday (June 19th).
Bagel Day at Thursday’s Practice
The team will provide bagels for all swimmers after their practice times on Thursday!
Friday – Modified Practice
For the rest of the season, each Friday will follow this schedule:
- 11-18 year olds: 8:00–8:45am
- 9-10 year olds: 8:45–9:30am
- 5-8 year olds: 9:20–9:55am
Ice Cream Social – Monday, June 26th from 6-8pm at Spring Creak Park
We will gather to enjoy ice cream together and play some games! The team will provide the ice cream and toppings. Please bring some outdoor games. Sign up online by Friday, June 23rd.
Spikes Baseball Game
Our swim league (CPSL) coordinates an evening at the Spikes! This year we will be going to the game on Sunday, July 9th at 6:05pm. Tickets are $7 and include admission and a meal voucher. The deadline to sign-up is next Monday (June 26th). Checks should be made out to Welch Swim Team. Please put your money in an envelope marked with the number of family members attending the game and place your envelope in the team drop box. Tickets will be available at Will Call on the day of the game. We need lots of Sharks to outnumber the Frogs, so bring the family!!
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Happy Last Week of School! Regular Practice Begins Thursday!
Regular Practice Begins on Thursday
Our first regular practice will be Thursday morning (June 15th). Practice times are listed below. The coaches would like to invite any 10-12 year old swimmers who also swim on a winter swim team to come to the early morning practice. These swimmers can join practice at 7:00am to give the big kids a head start. Please talk to Coach Marion if this is an option for your family.
Practice Schedule:
Black and Gold Meet: Saturday, June 17th @ 7:30-10:00
All swimmers should attend this inter-squad, sprint meet. All races will be 25 yards. Coaches will collect times at the meet -- it's also a great opportunity for parents to learn about the volunteer positions needed for each meet. You can sign-up online to be a timer for the Black and Gold meet (no prior experience needed!).
Meet with Park Forest on Tuesday, June 20th (home)
Our first league meet will be here soon! There are a few important notes to get you ready for this meet:
Each family is asked to donate $10 per swimmer to cover the expenses of team activities and gifts (e.g., ice cream social, tie dye, team brunch, coaches’ gifts). When a swimmer has donated their $10, they will receive a Welch Swim Team Car Magnet as a “thank you”!
Share Your Pictures!
We love getting and sharing pictures. If you have pictures of practices and meets, please send them (or a link to your album) to welchcoaches[at]gmail.com.
Our first regular practice will be Thursday morning (June 15th). Practice times are listed below. The coaches would like to invite any 10-12 year old swimmers who also swim on a winter swim team to come to the early morning practice. These swimmers can join practice at 7:00am to give the big kids a head start. Please talk to Coach Marion if this is an option for your family.
Practice Schedule:
- 13-18 year olds: 6:45-8:00am
- Evening practice on Mondays and Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00pm
- 9-12 year olds: 8:00-9:00am
- 5-8 year olds: 9:00-9:45am
All swimmers should attend this inter-squad, sprint meet. All races will be 25 yards. Coaches will collect times at the meet -- it's also a great opportunity for parents to learn about the volunteer positions needed for each meet. You can sign-up online to be a timer for the Black and Gold meet (no prior experience needed!).
Meet with Park Forest on Tuesday, June 20th (home)
Our first league meet will be here soon! There are a few important notes to get you ready for this meet:
- Sign-up by Monday, June 19th - The sign-up boards will be available Thursday through Monday during practice. The sign-up deadline is Monday, June 19th at the end of practice (9:45am). This is an important meet, and we want to make sure that all swimmers are signed-up. IMPORTANT: Only swimmers who have registered through CRPR are eligible to participate in the meet.
- Parent Volunteer Sign-up - Unlike many other sports, swim meets would not be possible without most parents taking an active volunteer role at each event. Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, helping with concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help at the Park Forest meet using the links below. A description of each volunteer position is available on the blog:
- Volunteer Sign-up for the Park Forest Home Meet (6/20/2017)
- Concession Donations for Park Forest Meet (baked goods, etc.)
- Collecting Food Donations – Each family is asked to donate food items that are sold in the concession stand at all home meets. Please drop off donations during practice times by Monday, June 19th. Please refer to the list on the general information tab for the food item you should purchase and donate (one item per family).
Each family is asked to donate $10 per swimmer to cover the expenses of team activities and gifts (e.g., ice cream social, tie dye, team brunch, coaches’ gifts). When a swimmer has donated their $10, they will receive a Welch Swim Team Car Magnet as a “thank you”!
Share Your Pictures!
We love getting and sharing pictures. If you have pictures of practices and meets, please send them (or a link to your album) to welchcoaches[at]gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
First Weekly Update: Week of May 29th
Hello Welch Swim Team!
We are excited for a great summer! Each week we provide a brief update of the upcoming week's events here on our blog – so be on the lookout each week. The season is a fast one with lots of things going on, and we don't want you to miss out!Saturday Practice Schedules (June 3rd and 10th):
- 11 and older: 8:00-9:00am
- 10 and under: 9:00-10:00am
- Swim Suit Try Ons and order forms will be available. The final order the this season will be placed on June 10th, so get your order in!
- 13-18 year olds: 6:45-8:00am
- Evening practice on Mondays and Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00pm
- 9-12 year olds: 8:00-9:00am
- 5-8 year olds: 9:00-9:45am
Activities Donation/Welch Car Magnets
Each family is asked to donate $10 per swimmer to cover the expenses of team activities and gifts (e.g., ice cream social, tie dye, team brunch, coaches’ gifts). When a swimmer has donated their $10, they will receive a Welch Swim Team Car Magnet as a “thank you!”
Collecting Food Donations
Each family is asked to donate food items that are sold in the concession stand at all home meets. Please drop off donations during practice times by Monday, June 19th. Please refer to the list below for the food item you should purchase and donate (one item per family):
- Family Name A-C: 24 bottle case of water
- Family Name D-G: 12 count bottle pack of Gatorade (12 oz./each)
- Family Name H-K: 24 cans of soda (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Sierra Mist)
- Family Name L-P: One large package of individually wrapped candy (M&M’s, Skittles, Starburst)
- Family Name R-S: Large box of individual chip bags
- Family Name T-Z: Large box of individual granola bars
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Parent Meeting This Sunday - May 7 from 2:00-4:00pm
A parent meeting and information session will be held for all Welch swimmers on Sunday, May 7 from 2:00-4:00pm. Families may register, try on/order team suits, and get team apparel.
ALL PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
The meeting will be held at the following address:
Our Lady of Victory: Activity Center (behind church)
820 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Updated 2017 Schedule
The beginning of the 2017 Welch Sharks schedule has been updated due to the additional snow days. Please download the latest schedule.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
2017 Welch Calendar Posted
Since it feels like summer outside, we wanted to give you a head start on your summer planning. The 2017 Welch Calendar has been posted. You can also download and print it.
Important scheduling notes:
- A meeting for parents and swimmers will be held on Sunday, May 7th at the Our Lady of Victory Activity Center (820 Westerly Parkway) from 2:00-4:00pm.
- The first team practice is on Saturday, June 3rd. The Black and Gold Sprint Meet will be on Saturday, June 17th.
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