Season Closing Newsletter

1. TEAM BANQUET has been moved to this FRIDAY NIGHT!! The Richardson YMCA is superchlorinating our pool this Saturday which will make it unsuitable to swim in all weekend. Sorry for the late notice!! Come enjoy free catered BBQ from Sonny Brian’s, get your 2008 trophy, and play the famous “Greased Watermelon” game. Parents and swimmers, bring your suits! Dinner begins @ 6pm, with awards @ 6:30, followed by a pool party until it gets dark!!
2. TEAM RECORDS. We have set an astounding 22 new team records this season. Congrats to the following for setting team records:

Sophia Falies: Girls 6&U 25 FR, Girls 6&U 50 FR, Girls 6&U 25 BK
Madison Williams: Girls 9-10 50 FR, Girls 9-10 100 FR, Girls 9-10 200 FR, Girls 9-10 50 BK, Girls 9-10 100 BK, Girls 9-10 50 FL, Girls 9-10 200 IM
Hannah Dunlap: Girls 9-10 50 BR
Ryann Heim: Girls 9-10 100 BR
Rachel Balke: Girls 15-21 100 FR, Girls 15-21 50 BK, Girls 15-21 100 BK, Girls 15-21 100 BR, Girls 15-21 200 IM
Ryan Rutoskey: Boys 13-14 100 FR, Boys 13-14 100 BK, Boys 13-14 100 IM, Boys 13-14 200 IM, Boys 13-14 400 IM

3. LONESTAR. The Richardson Rapids placed 2nd in the summer division with 1033.5 points at the 2008 YMCA State Swim Meet. Congratulations to the following for achieving high point honors in their age group: Rachel Balke (Girls 15-21 First Place), Ryan Rutoskey (Boys 13-14 Third Place), Sophia Falies (Girls 6&U Second Place).
4. LONESTAR MEDALS. If you did not get a chance to grab a Lonestar medal, they will be available at banquet. If you think your swimmer earned a medal and did not receive it, please let Coach Ryan know ASAP. Medals are awarded to top 16 finishers in individual and relay events.
5. LEVEL 4 SOCIAL. Your coaches are hosting an end-of-summer cook out/pool party for the 15 and up age group for all their incredible leadership on the team this season. It will held be at Jessica’s clubhouse pool this Saturday @ 6pm. Please call Jessica to confirm that you are coming. Directions will be provided at Banquet on Friday night.
6. MISSING TEAM SHIRT. If you misplaced a team t-shirt at Lonestar and you happen to be a Youth Large, then we have it. It will be available for you to pick up at banquet.
7. TEAM PICTURES are finally in and ready for pickup at the banquet!! If you are not planning to attend the banquet and you ordered a package/print, please e-mail Coach Ryan at ryanc@ymcadallas.org to arrange a time to pick yours up.
8. YEAR ROUND SWIMMING. If you are interested in a year round program for 2008-2009, please talk to Ryan or Jessica at Banquet. We have compiled a list of USA Swimming teams around the area with contact information and practice times/locations. If you wonder how people set team records and final at Lonestar, this is it!