Posted by kathie on July 8, 2011
The week before SOSL Championships is always an exciting one and this season is no different. In addition to a non-league meet at Forest Hills (scroll down for that post) and the continuation of a rained-out meet at Preble County, this is the week when swimmers get to show their spirit for the Gators by participating in theme days all week long.
Monday: Hippie Day
Tuesday: Super Hero Day
Wednesday: Sports Team Day
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Coach Appreciation & Gator Green Day
And this year we’re adding yet another way for Gator swimmers to show their spirit for the team and the Valley View community with our first annual Food Drive. Swimmers will receive a ticket each time they donate (not one ticket per item) and we will draw tickets for prizes at the Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, July 15. If you have not already signed up to bring a food item for the Spaghetti Dinner, please see Debbie at practices or meets.
Posted by kathie on July 5, 2011
July 7, 2011 is the date for our meet at Idle Hour in Beavercreek. Swimmers need to be on deck no later than 5:15 PM. They’re in the pool at 5:30. The meet begins at 6:00 PM. Please allow at least 45 minutes travel time. Make sure to check in with Amanda when you arrive so she can check you off. And bring all the usual stuff: caps, goggles, towels, snacks, water, chairs, things-to-occupy-the-time.
Idle Hour has very few lights so this meet will likely not finish. In order to give the late-event swimmers a chance to swim their events, this meet will run backwards like at Preble County:
71-80 Free Relays
61-70 Butterfly
53-60 Long Free
41-52 Backstroke
31-40 Breaststroke
19-30 Freestyle
11-18 Individual Medley (Fly, Back, Breast, Free)
01-10 Medley Relay (Back, Breast, Fly, Free)
Need directions or other information? Visit the Idle Hour site. Also, here’s a map:
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Posted by kathie on June 29, 2011
Our next meet of the season will be Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Germantown Aquatic Center. The Cassel Hills Piranhas of Vandalia will be in town. This is their first visit to our pool. Let’s host them in true Gator style! As with all home meets, our swimmers will hit the pool for warm-ups at 5:00 PM and the meet will get underway at 6:00 PM.
Concessions contributions of fresh fruits/veggies, baked goods or packaged treats are always welcome. And you can plan on getting a Gator Tater or Rhonda’s Walking Taco to enjoy while you watch the events.
We may have some open work slots for this meet so if you are willing to help out, please see Amanda or another board member when you get to the meet. And be sure to check in with Amanda before the meet in order to get credit for your shift.
Remember water & snacks, caps & goggles and plenty of towels! And don’t forget to take those items home when you leave at the end of the meet. Our lost and found overfloweth!
Good Luck Gators!
Posted by kathie on June 23, 2011
The Invitational will be held Saturday, June 25, at the Germantown Aquatic Center. The Gator swimmers will be warming up in the pool at 7:30 AM and the meet will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.
This year the Gators welcome swimmers from West Carrollton, Walnut Grove, Forest Hills and Woodhaven. There are approximately 200 swimmers involved and we expect the meet to end about 1:15 PM. Bring plenty of towels and sunscreen and set up your “camp” in our usual Bullpen area. This is different than in years past when we all set up out in the park to save the inside-the-fence area for our guests.
35th invite additional info
Posted by kathie on June 20, 2011
Here are the forms for ordering Tees & Tanks for Championships and for placing a personal ad in the Championship program. Please turn in all forms and money (checks to “Germantown Gators”) to Kathie Lucas no later than Friday, June 24, 2011. You will receive your shirts at Championships on July 16 at Miamisburg. We will not know until then what the shirts look like:
2011 Champ T shirt order form
2011 Champ Program Ads
