Full 2016 Calendar Available!

The 2016 schedule has been finalized. We are pleased to announce that Lewistown will be participating in the league this year too!

Here is a link to a printable Welch season schedule (includes all team events): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B81p2eweLeZMNXZuVnRYcThmb3c

Please join us for the team meeting this Sunday, May 22 from 2:00-4:00pm at Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, 301 Science Park Road, State College:

• Register for the team
• Try on and order team suits
• Purchase swim team apparel
• Volunteer sign-up
• Meet the coaches

Parent discussion to begin at 2:30pm.

Parent Meeting/Info Session - May 22

A parent meeting and information session will be held for all Welch swimmers on Sunday, May 22 from 2:00-4:00pm. Families may register, meet the coaches, try on/order team suits, and get team apparel.

ALL PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

The meeting will be held at the following address:

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering

301 Science Park Road

State College, PA 16803

https://goo.gl/maps/aynEphNK3Qx

(detailed map included below)

Early Season Welch Events

We've updated the dates/locations of several early season events due to some scheduling conflicts. Please review the information below and update your calendars. A full season calendar will be posted soon.

Our first three events are:

• Sunday, May 22: Parents Meeting and Info Session (location to be announced)
• Saturday, June 4: First Practice
• Saturday, June 11: Black and Gold Sprint Meet (for all swimmers) 

The Welch Swim Team also has a new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/welchswimteam/

The Facebook page will be used for official team updates throughout the season including schedule changes. Please follow our page and share with others!

Olympic Medalist Holding Clinic on April 26th at YMCA

Olympic medalist Josh Davis will be hosting two swim clinics at the State College YMCA on April 26. 7-12 year olds can attend from 5:15-7:30pm. 13+ can attend from 6:45-9:00pm. The cost of the clinic is $25. Registration is currently open using the included links. 
7-12: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…
13+: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

We are looking forward to another great summer for the Welch Swim Team! Additional details regarding the season will be provided soon.

Come Watch PSU Swim Meet on 11/14

Hey, Welch Swimmers!

The Penn State Men's and Women's Swim teams are hosting a tri-meet this weekend at the Penn State Natatorium. This is one of only two home meets all season. And watching a swim meet is so much better with friends!

Come out and cheer on the PSU teams with your Welch friends on Saturday morning (November 14). The meet starts at 9:00am and the Saturday morning events include the 200 medley relay, 400 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back and Diving!

We also plan to walk over to the Creamery for a dessert around 11!

Hope to see you there!
Your Welch Coaches

2015 Welch Team Ribbons & Awards pick-up reminder (LAST CALL)

Labor Day (9/7/15) will be the last day to pick up your Welch Swimmer's team meet ribbons and awards from the Welch Pool entrance desk staff.  Welch Pool will be open on Labor Day Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM.  Afterwards the Welch swimmer folders and items will be forwarded to CRPR's office in the C.O.G. Building on Gateway Drive.

Many thanks and have a happy and safe fall, winter and spring.  Hope to see everyone back with the Welch Swim Team in 2016.

CRPR Aqua Dog Day is SUN 9/13/15 at Park Forest Pool

Welch Sharks it is that time again to reward with some puppy pool time of their own your faithful dog-buddy who was so patient ...and of course, well behaved at home while you spent numerous hours at practices and swim meets this summer.

Bring your buddy out to CRPR's Aqua Dog Day on Sunday, SEP 13 at the Park Forest Pool from 1 PM to 4 PM.  They will enjoy the shallow kiddie pool and the main pool areas.  It is a great time for all.  Proceeds benefit additional tree plantings at Oak Hall Regional Park.  See more info below.

CRPR "Aqua-Dog Day" at Park Forest Pool
to fund additional tree plantings at Oak Hall Regional Park.
Sunday, 13 Sep 2015, 1-4 PM.   For local dogs who love swimming pools and trees, this event is sure to please.  CRPR will again offer “Aqua-Dog Day” from 1-4 PM on the 1st Sunday after the pool has closed for the 2015 season.  For $5 per dog, humans of all ages can bring their dogs for a swim at the Park Forest Community Swimming Pool, 2100 School Drive in Patton Township.  Only dogs will be allowed in the pools, and human admission is free.  Proceeds from the event will fund tree plantings at the new Oak Hall Regional Park.   
Event Rules:

• Prior to admission, all human entrants must sign a Release Waiver PLUS show proof of rabies vaccination and proof of a 2015 Dog License for their pet. Since a chip reader is not guaranteed to be available, paper is preferred.
• One dog per owner; owners must be age 18+ and are responsible for their dog’s behavior. All minors (age 17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
• Dogs must remain on-leash when not using the pools. Only dogs are permitted in the pool (no humans). Lifeguards will be on duty to provide necessary assistance.  
• Pet waste bags will be available; it is required that pet owners immediately clean up after their dogs. 
• Prior to admission, all human entrants must sign a Release Waiver PLUS show proof of rabies vaccination and proof of a 2015 Dog License for their pet. Since a chip reader is not guaranteed to be available, paper is preferred.