The new banquet date is now set for:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD
6:00PM DINNER
6:30PM AWARDS
ASAP POOL PARTY
This date is final...pending no hurricanes, tornadoes, or bubonic plagues!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Banquet Date Change!!
RICHARDSON RAPIDS END OF SEASON BANQUET
Come and celebrate the end of a wonderful summer of swimming with the Rapids!!!
Friday, August 1st @ the Richardson YMCA Pool
Dinner starts at 6:00pm
Awards start at 6:30pm
Pool party begins ASAP!
The main course for dinner is catered barbeque from Sonny Brian's. Please sign-up to bring a side dish or dessert.
Don't miss this fun opportunity to see all your friends for the last time and say goodbye to your coaches!! You won't want to miss the famous GREASED WATERMELON TOURNAMENT!!
Come and celebrate the end of a wonderful summer of swimming with the Rapids!!!
Friday, August 1st @ the Richardson YMCA Pool
Dinner starts at 6:00pm
Awards start at 6:30pm
Pool party begins ASAP!
The main course for dinner is catered barbeque from Sonny Brian's. Please sign-up to bring a side dish or dessert.
Don't miss this fun opportunity to see all your friends for the last time and say goodbye to your coaches!! You won't want to miss the famous GREASED WATERMELON TOURNAMENT!!
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* did you notice the date is now Friday, Aug. 1 instead of Saturday, Aug. 2? HOPE SO!! Don't be that family who shows up on the wrong day...then you'll have missed all the fun!
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!
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!
2008 Team Records
Congratualations to the following for setting new team records this season:
Women 6 & Under 25 Free
1 26.84 Y F Falies, Sophia
Women 6 & Under 50 Free
1 41.59 Y F Falies, Sophia
Women 8 & Under 25 Back
1 31.69 Y F Falies, Sophia
Women 9-10 50 Free
1 34.34 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 100 Free
1 1:17.48 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 200 Free
1 2:58.15 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 50 Back
1 39.81 Y P Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 100 Back
1 1:30.04 Y P Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 50 Breast
1 49.75 Y F Dunlap, Hannah
Women 9-10 100 Breast
1 1:49.67 Y F Heim, Ryann
Women 9-10 50 Fly
1 41.59 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 200 IM
1 3:19.54 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 15-21 100 Free
1 57.08 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 50 Back
1 29.80 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 100 Back
1 1:03.63 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 100 Breast
1 1:17.83 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 200 IM
1 2:20.30 Y F Balke,Rachel
Men 13-14 100 Free
1 57.01 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 100 Back
1 1:05.46 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 100 IM
1 1:05.92 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 200 IM
1 2:20.92 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 400 IM
1 5:08.60 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Women 6 & Under 25 Free
1 26.84 Y F Falies, Sophia
Women 6 & Under 50 Free
1 41.59 Y F Falies, Sophia
Women 8 & Under 25 Back
1 31.69 Y F Falies, Sophia
Women 9-10 50 Free
1 34.34 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 100 Free
1 1:17.48 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 200 Free
1 2:58.15 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 50 Back
1 39.81 Y P Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 100 Back
1 1:30.04 Y P Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 50 Breast
1 49.75 Y F Dunlap, Hannah
Women 9-10 100 Breast
1 1:49.67 Y F Heim, Ryann
Women 9-10 50 Fly
1 41.59 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 9-10 200 IM
1 3:19.54 Y F Williams, Madison
Women 15-21 100 Free
1 57.08 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 50 Back
1 29.80 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 100 Back
1 1:03.63 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 100 Breast
1 1:17.83 Y F Balke, Rachel
Women 15-21 200 IM
1 2:20.30 Y F Balke,Rachel
Men 13-14 100 Free
1 57.01 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 100 Back
1 1:05.46 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 100 IM
1 1:05.92 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 200 IM
1 2:20.92 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Men 13-14 400 IM
1 5:08.60 Y F Rutoskey, Ryan
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Spaghetti Dinner TONIGHT!
Who: The Richardson Rapids
What: Potluck dinner
When: Tonight, Wednesday, July 23rd
Where: Richardson YMCA
Why: Team spirit, bonding, and Lonestar info
Lonestar is coming and the kids need to build up their carbs! Mom and dad may need some too for the long and grueling weekend of shouting at the top of your lungs!
Please join us TONIGHT for our annual Spaghetti dinner. Everyone is asked to sign up for a dish on the signup sheet in the swimmers box to ensure we have enough variety of things. We also need a count of how many family members plan to attend. So break out your great grandma’s best Italian recipe and we will enjoy the great food. Please remember to bring whatever appropriate serving utensils you need and to label your dish so that we are sure it gets back to the right owner.
After dinner the kids will go to the gym to make some spirit gear for lone star. During this time Coach Ryan will give parents the low down on what to expect. So come armed with your questions.
We are also proud to announce our first ever team election on our T-shirt slogan for next year. We will have a ballot box at the dinner and the kids can come up with their favorite slogan and put it in the box. All slogans will be reviewed and the top 5 will be voted on at banquet. The winner will earn bragging rights for an entire year and get a free t-shirt next season with their slogan on the shirt.
The dinner is BYOD (BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS). We will not be providing drinks so please pack a cooler for the family!
So come hungry and ready to enjoy some great food and fun!
What: Potluck dinner
When: Tonight, Wednesday, July 23rd
Where: Richardson YMCA
Why: Team spirit, bonding, and Lonestar info
Lonestar is coming and the kids need to build up their carbs! Mom and dad may need some too for the long and grueling weekend of shouting at the top of your lungs!
Please join us TONIGHT for our annual Spaghetti dinner. Everyone is asked to sign up for a dish on the signup sheet in the swimmers box to ensure we have enough variety of things. We also need a count of how many family members plan to attend. So break out your great grandma’s best Italian recipe and we will enjoy the great food. Please remember to bring whatever appropriate serving utensils you need and to label your dish so that we are sure it gets back to the right owner.
After dinner the kids will go to the gym to make some spirit gear for lone star. During this time Coach Ryan will give parents the low down on what to expect. So come armed with your questions.
We are also proud to announce our first ever team election on our T-shirt slogan for next year. We will have a ballot box at the dinner and the kids can come up with their favorite slogan and put it in the box. All slogans will be reviewed and the top 5 will be voted on at banquet. The winner will earn bragging rights for an entire year and get a free t-shirt next season with their slogan on the shirt.
The dinner is BYOD (BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS). We will not be providing drinks so please pack a cooler for the family!
So come hungry and ready to enjoy some great food and fun!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Lonestar meet fees
The following have not paid their Lonestar fees yet and need to do so as soon as possible. The deadline for this was last Monday. Please turn in money into a board member at practice. If you have a special situation or see a problem, please talk to a coach. Thanks in advance!
Burkert - $85
Christiansen - $50
Dembny – PD $55, Owes $5
Keith - $5
King - $15
Luckinbill - $20
Moss - $20
Patterson – PD $30, Owes $15
Robbins - $5
Sabzkooh - $25
Taylor - $15
Waldron - $40
Wang - $40
Webb/Williams - $100
Burkert - $85
Christiansen - $50
Dembny – PD $55, Owes $5
Keith - $5
King - $15
Luckinbill - $20
Moss - $20
Patterson – PD $30, Owes $15
Robbins - $5
Sabzkooh - $25
Taylor - $15
Waldron - $40
Wang - $40
Webb/Williams - $100
Week 8 Newsletter
1. SPAGHETTI DINNER. Bring your appetites and your favorite Italian dish…oh, and your questions! The Potluck Spaghetti Dinner is this WEDNESDAY evening in the gym and you do not want to miss this. Dinner begins at 7pm; Parents meeting followed directly after while swimmers will be getting in the spirit of Lonestar. We will be discussing everything you need to know about Lonestar, including directions, seating, schedules, diet and rest, relays, team goals, and more.
2. PRACTICE. Don’t forget about the revised practice schedule this week. All levels will practice MON-WED ONLY from 7:30-8:30am.
3. LONESTAR 2008. Lonestar begins this Thursday and we want to be ready! That means take it easy this week. Sleep lots, eat tons of carbs, and save energy. Parents, make sure swimmers are resting between each event and eating HEALTHY snacks immediately after every race. Also, preparing themselves mentally for upcoming races and concentrating during races. Once your swimmer is finished racing, help them concentrate on their next race. If they have a bad race, make sure they forget about it and move on. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Swimmers must check in with a coach BEFORE every race to get strategy/encouragement and AFTER every race to get stickers. YOU MUST CHECK OUT WITH COACH JESSICA OR COACH RYAN BEFORE YOU LEAVE!! This is crucial as you may be in a relay or final and not even know it.
4. LONESTAR VOLUNTEERS. We need volunteers to help us run the coaches and officials hospitality room at Lonestar. Richardson is in charge of Thursday night dinner and Sunday lunch. We just need willing parents to make sure everything is set up and cleaned up afterwards. A plus to this is that you can be on deck to see your swimmers race at a front row spot. Please volunteer for this at spaghetti dinner.
5. LONESTAR SPIRIT PARADE. We think it’s about time the Rapids won the Spirit Award at Lonestar…but we need your help! Swimmers and parents alike, let’s be the most spirited group at Lonestar. Bring your posters, cowbells, shakers, spirit attire, and team spirit. The spirit parade is when we get to show off our team spirit to the entire meet. This takes place on Sunday afternoon before the last evening session begins. Be there no later than 2pm to march around the pool decked out in spirit gear.
6. UNIFORM. The Dallas Swim League requires that every swimmer wear a team swim cap or a cap labeled with a Y logo. Make sure you follow these rules so we don’t make the coaches and team look bad. Also, don’t forget to put your team logo on your suit if you have not done so already. Just drop by Kiefer Plano to have this done for free!
7. BANQUET. Mark your calendars for August 2nd. The team banquet is where we honor every swimmer with a team trophy and certificate, eat dinner, and have a pool party. Also, additional individual awards will be given out. This is will take place at the Richardson YMCA so be looking for more info next week.
8. 2009 PARENT BOARD. If you are interested in a board position for 2009, please let Kristen Falies know via e-mail by July 30th. This group is vital to the successful operation of our team! We need to have the new board names secure by the team banquet where the new board will be announced. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask any current board members.
9. T-SHIRT SLOGAN. We are proud to announce our first ever team election on our T-shirt slogan for next year. We will have a ballot box at the dinner and swimmers can come up with their favorite slogan and put it in the box. All slogans will be reviewed and the top 5 will be voted on at banquet. The winner will earn bragging rights for an entire year and get a free t-shirt next season with their slogan on the shirt.
2. PRACTICE. Don’t forget about the revised practice schedule this week. All levels will practice MON-WED ONLY from 7:30-8:30am.
3. LONESTAR 2008. Lonestar begins this Thursday and we want to be ready! That means take it easy this week. Sleep lots, eat tons of carbs, and save energy. Parents, make sure swimmers are resting between each event and eating HEALTHY snacks immediately after every race. Also, preparing themselves mentally for upcoming races and concentrating during races. Once your swimmer is finished racing, help them concentrate on their next race. If they have a bad race, make sure they forget about it and move on. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Swimmers must check in with a coach BEFORE every race to get strategy/encouragement and AFTER every race to get stickers. YOU MUST CHECK OUT WITH COACH JESSICA OR COACH RYAN BEFORE YOU LEAVE!! This is crucial as you may be in a relay or final and not even know it.
4. LONESTAR VOLUNTEERS. We need volunteers to help us run the coaches and officials hospitality room at Lonestar. Richardson is in charge of Thursday night dinner and Sunday lunch. We just need willing parents to make sure everything is set up and cleaned up afterwards. A plus to this is that you can be on deck to see your swimmers race at a front row spot. Please volunteer for this at spaghetti dinner.
5. LONESTAR SPIRIT PARADE. We think it’s about time the Rapids won the Spirit Award at Lonestar…but we need your help! Swimmers and parents alike, let’s be the most spirited group at Lonestar. Bring your posters, cowbells, shakers, spirit attire, and team spirit. The spirit parade is when we get to show off our team spirit to the entire meet. This takes place on Sunday afternoon before the last evening session begins. Be there no later than 2pm to march around the pool decked out in spirit gear.
6. UNIFORM. The Dallas Swim League requires that every swimmer wear a team swim cap or a cap labeled with a Y logo. Make sure you follow these rules so we don’t make the coaches and team look bad. Also, don’t forget to put your team logo on your suit if you have not done so already. Just drop by Kiefer Plano to have this done for free!
7. BANQUET. Mark your calendars for August 2nd. The team banquet is where we honor every swimmer with a team trophy and certificate, eat dinner, and have a pool party. Also, additional individual awards will be given out. This is will take place at the Richardson YMCA so be looking for more info next week.
8. 2009 PARENT BOARD. If you are interested in a board position for 2009, please let Kristen Falies know via e-mail by July 30th. This group is vital to the successful operation of our team! We need to have the new board names secure by the team banquet where the new board will be announced. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask any current board members.
9. T-SHIRT SLOGAN. We are proud to announce our first ever team election on our T-shirt slogan for next year. We will have a ballot box at the dinner and swimmers can come up with their favorite slogan and put it in the box. All slogans will be reviewed and the top 5 will be voted on at banquet. The winner will earn bragging rights for an entire year and get a free t-shirt next season with their slogan on the shirt.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
2009 Parent Board Positions
Have you ever wondered how all the activities of the swim season get accomplished? Well we owe a lot of thanks to our coaches who keep us on track, but we also have a wonderful parent board that help organize and plan all the events of the season. It is not only a good way to get to know other parents better, but you also get the inside track on how the team is doing and get input in the events of the season. This group is vital to handle all the social and team events so that the coaches have more time to dedicate to actually coaching.
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The 2008 parent board consists of:
President: Charlotte Balke
Treasurer: Bruce Dillow
Historian: Michelle Hamaker
Secretary: Annette Hornbeck
Swim Official Rep: Bill Webb
Meet Coordinators: Luke and Laurie Plese, Mike and Becky Kmak, Kristen Falies
Social Coordinator: New position for 2009
Lone Star Coordinator: New position for 2009
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Things we accomplished this year: Team t-shirts, team pictures, food donation for all swim meets for Hospitality rooms, manning two concession stands, distributing ribbons for the Richardson meets, Pep Rally, Ice Cream social, Lap-a-thon, Spaghetti dinner, Banquet, coaches appreciation and two successful swim meets. Wow, that is a lot in 2 months!
It is time to find a new board for next year. So if you are interested in any of these position please let Kristen Falies know via e-mail by July 30th. We need to have the new board names secure by the Team Banquet where the new board will be announced.
We have great parent participation on the Rapids and we now need some of you great volunteers to step up and help us out on the board. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask any current board members.
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The 2008 parent board consists of:
President: Charlotte Balke
Treasurer: Bruce Dillow
Historian: Michelle Hamaker
Secretary: Annette Hornbeck
Swim Official Rep: Bill Webb
Meet Coordinators: Luke and Laurie Plese, Mike and Becky Kmak, Kristen Falies
Social Coordinator: New position for 2009
Lone Star Coordinator: New position for 2009
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Things we accomplished this year: Team t-shirts, team pictures, food donation for all swim meets for Hospitality rooms, manning two concession stands, distributing ribbons for the Richardson meets, Pep Rally, Ice Cream social, Lap-a-thon, Spaghetti dinner, Banquet, coaches appreciation and two successful swim meets. Wow, that is a lot in 2 months!
It is time to find a new board for next year. So if you are interested in any of these position please let Kristen Falies know via e-mail by July 30th. We need to have the new board names secure by the Team Banquet where the new board will be announced.
We have great parent participation on the Rapids and we now need some of you great volunteers to step up and help us out on the board. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask any current board members.
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