WST - Status Quo

Saturdays Swim Meet

2011-06-22T21:38:00.002-04:00

Good luck on Saturday against Downs Farm! Unfortunately, I will not be at the meet I had made prior arrangements for this weekend before I knew I was coaching. I know you guys are going to do great, you’ve been working really hard the past two weeks. Show off that Wenonah Energy !

Coach Skyler

Aerobics "Boot Camp" Class at the Wenonah Swim Club - Beginning Monday June 27!

2011-06-21T23:15:00.001-04:00

Special deal for Wenonah Swim Club members! See Flyer and please contact Stephanie Berenato at surf.mom@comcast.net, if you have any questions. Spots are available, but contact Stephanie (surf.mom@comcast.net) soon, or you may miss out!

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Time Trials

2011-06-15T10:22:00.001-04:00

Swimmers & Parents,

Saturday, June 18th will be our swimmers first opportunity to post times for the season. 13-14 and 15-18 year olds will warm-up at 7:45 and begin Time Trials at 8:00 (50 of each stroke and a 100 IM). 9-10 and 11-12 year olds should be at the pool no later then 8:30. 9-10's will swim a 50 free & 25 of the other 3 strokes, while the 11-12's will swim a 50 of each stroke & a 100 IM. The 8 & under swimmers should be at the pool no later then 9:15. Each 8 & under will swim a 25 of each stroke, if he/she is uncomfortable or does not know how to swim a certain stroke YET they do not have to swim it at the time trial (we will be learning butterfly over the next 3 days ). Please be on time for your swimmers listed arrival time, everything will run much quicker if everyone is there to be placed in appropriate heats and lanes. Based on the practices that we have been having, I am looking forward to seeing what our swimmer are capable of doing.

If you can not make the time trial this Saturday its not the end of the world, however if a swimmer does not have times I can not put them in the lineup for the following weeks first "A" meet of the season.

Coach Chris

Golf Outing Fundraiser - RESULTS

2011-06-14T07:40:00.001-04:00

On behalf of the Wenonah Swim and Dive Team, I would like to thank Dave Rucci, Rud Porter, and Brian Briggs for all their hard work and dedication to this year's golf outing. Their efforts (along with everyone's generosity and contributions) raised over $4,000 for the Swim and Dive Team. We will use the money to supplement our coaches salaries, buy the team gifts for the kids, and get some new equipment for both the swim team and the dive team. This year's outing was amazing and a great time was had by all...except those that left their putt SHORT in front of 30-40 people at the putting contest! I would also like to thank CJ Sprigman and Connie Han for volunteering their time and energy as well. Dave and Brian started this event last year and based on this year's success, I'm sure it will become a long lasting Wenonah tradition that benefits our kids for years to come. Thanks very much guys!

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Aerobics Class at the Swim Club - Beginning Monday June 27!

2011-06-12T17:35:00.001-04:00

Special deal for Wenonah Swim Club! See Flyer and please contact Stephanie Berenato at surf.mom@comcast.net, if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Swim Clinic

2011-06-08T11:32:00.002-04:00

Swimmers and Parents,

This Saturday, June 9th Wenonah will be holding their 2nd annual swim clinic from 7:30am - 9:30am. The clinic is FREE to anyone on the swim team. The first hour (7:30-8:30) will be for swimmers 11-18 years old. The second hour (8:30-9:30) will be for swimmers 10 and under. I am trying to have a couple special guest coaches to come in and help coach the swim clinic. This will be a great way for swimmers of all ages to improve their technique in all of the strokes. I hope to see all of you there!!

Also please send your kids with swimming fins to practice everyday. We will not use them every single day, but I would rather the kids have them everyday just incase. It is very important to the 8 & under swimmers to have them, we will be using them most days!

Coach Chris

Wenonah Swimming: week one and swim clinic

2011-06-06T12:32:00.002-04:00

Wenonah Swimmers & Parents,

Our first week of the season got off to a great start. We had a good turn out in all the age groups. I am especially excited about our 8 and under group this year. There is a huge number of little guys that are "A" meet ready 3 weeks before our first meet!!! To top it all off, not a single kid complained that the water was too cold.

This Saturday June 11th, The coaching staff will be holding our annual free swim clinic. It will be open to anyone on the swim team. I will post the times of the swim clinic by the end of tomorrow. It will be broken up into two separate age groups (11 and over the 10 and under). Hope to see everyone there.

Coach Chris

REMINDER: Coaches Meeting Tomorrow! Bring Your Waiver Form

2011-05-31T08:37:00.001-04:00

If you haven't filled out the waiver form, please bring it with you tonight. If you can't make it tonight, please drop it off in my family folder at the club.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Dave <wenonahswimming@gmail.com> wrote:

Start of Season Meeting will be held at the club in the screen house. Tomorrow, Tuesday May 31st at 7:00 pm. One parent from each family should attend.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Swim & Dive Team Golf Outing - Who Hasn't Paid or Signed Up?

2011-05-28T16:51:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder, that we are only two weeks away from the golf outing. This is the biggest fundraiser of the season and we need for it to be a success. For those that haven't paid, we REALLY need your check ASAP. Our primary fundraiser of the year will be a great success as long as we fill the foursomes. Any unpaid no-shows will cost the team $$$$, so please get a check, made out to "Wenonah Swim Club" to Brian Briggs, Dave Rucci, Rud Porter or me right away. Checks can be dropped off at the club and placed in the Briggs, Porter, Rucci, or McNamara family folder at the front desk. Remember June 10th is just around the corner!

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

IMPORTANT!!! Updated Calendars, Website, Blogs & Facebook Pages - Stay Connected!

2011-05-22T20:10:00.001-04:00

Stay on top of what's happening, both at Wenonah Swim Club and with the Swim & Dive Team. Calendars, Events, Activities, Tournaments, Games, Meets, Practices etc. The coaches will be blogging/posting about practices and meets, adding updates to the calendar, etc. Facebook is not necessary to stay in touch, for those that don't have/want to open an account. The important information will also be on the blog or the Website. The Secure Team Page on the Website has top be updated, and I will send out another email when it is active and will give out the password for the page, so only our team members can see it.

Last year communication was better, but not great. Let's use these tools to stay connected and have a great season in "C" Division. Post ANYTHING YOU WANT, training tips, funny videos, pictures, etc. Just remember there will be kids reading these! Let's get the kids involved and proud of their team.

The Swim Club Calendar is separate from the Team Calendar, which HAS CHANGED to wenonahswimteam@gmail.com. The wenonahswimming@gmail.com calendar is being fazed out.

The two Calendars that are also linked to the Website and can be found there are:

The Club Calendar link/sync is:
https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/wenonahswimclub%40gmail.com/public/basic
or

https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/wenonahswimclub%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

or
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wenonahswimclub%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York
or
Find it under wenonahswimclub@gmail.com (No emails please!)

AND

The Swim & Dive Team Calendar link/sync is:
https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/wenonahswimteam%40gmail.com/public/basic
or

https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/wenonahswimteam%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

or
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wenonahswimteam%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York
or
Find it under wenonahswimteam@gmail.com (No emails please!)

Do not email wenonahswimteam@gmail.com or wenonahswimclub@gmail.com! Still email me at wenonahswimming@gmail.com. and email the Coaches, and Reps at their respective addresses cc'ed above.

Website: http://www.wenonahswimclub.com/index.htm

Club Blog:                                http://clubnewspost.blogspot.com/
Club Facebook Page:              http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wenonah-Swim-Club/212437842112236

Swim & Dive Team Website:    http://www.wenonahswimclub.com/waverunners/index.htm
Team Blog:                               http://wststatusquo.blogspot.com/
Team Facebook Page:             http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wenonah-Swim-Dive-Team/204524579586064

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Registration Reminder - Saturday 9-12 @ Holy Trinity Church, Wenonah

2011-05-06T00:09:00.000-04:00

Reminder! Registration is this Saturday between 9am and Noon at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 N. Monroe Ave, Wenonah, NJ
.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dave <wenonahswimming@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 2, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Subject: 2011 Swim & Dive Team Update
To: "McNamara, Dave" <wenonahswimming@gmail.com>

To All Wenonah Swim & Dive Team Families and Friends,

Registration this Saturday May 7th! Please pre-register! It will make things go quickly on Saturday. See below to pre-register.

The website calendar has not been updated and is from last year! This is the current one...
https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/wenonahswimming%40gmail.com/public/basic

https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/wenonahswimming%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wenonahswimming%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Golf Outing June 10th - This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the team! We need sponsors (see sponsor attachment) and golfers or hackers. It's a great time.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

--------------------------------------PRE-REGISTRATION---------------------------------------------------------
To All Parents,

PLEASE RESPOND IF YOUR CHILD IS SWIMMING OR DIVING THIS YEAR!!

If you respond to this email, your registration form(s) will be almost entirely filled out when you get there. I have all of last year's swimmers and divers in the database, so only update what has changed since last year. If you are a new family or have a new swimmer or diver, please fill out all the information below. I want to be sure that I have a good count before registration. Also, let me know if emails have changed, if you want emails added to the distribution list, or if you want to be taken off this distribution. This info will help registrations go much faster and will give us a better idea as we plan for this summer. Feel free to forward this to any parents that will be registering kids, that may not be on our distribution list yet. Thanks.

Please send me the following info for each swimmer/diver:

Child's First and Last Name:
Swimmer, Diver, or Both
Birthdate:

Age (on 6/15/11):

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Full Names:
Address: (# Street, City, State, Zip)

Primary Contact Phone Number:
Second Phone Number:
Third Phone:

Contact Email:
Secondary Email:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:

2nd Emergency Contact Number:

2011 Swim & Dive Team Update

2011-05-02T22:45:00.001-04:00

To All Wenonah Swim & Dive Team Families and Friends,

Registration this Saturday May 7th! Please pre-register! It will make things go quickly on Saturday. See below to pre-register.

The website calendar has not been updated and is from last year! This is the current one...
https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/wenonahswimming%40gmail.com/public/basic

https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/wenonahswimming%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wenonahswimming%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Child's First and Last Name:
Swimmer, Diver, or Both
Birthdate:

Age (on 6/15/11):

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Full Names:
Address: (# Street, City, State, Zip)

Primary Contact Phone Number:
Second Phone Number:
Third Phone:

Contact Email:
Secondary Email:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:

2nd Emergency Contact Number:

Re: 2011 Swim & Dive Team Fundraiser

2011-05-01T22:24:00.001-04:00

We've already made over $150 for the team!

Since today is the first day of May, you may be wondering what to do with the clothes that you're kids have out grown. We have our new clothing drop bin in the parking lot of the swim club, which will directly benefit the swim and dive teams. You can drop clothing, shoes, boots, cleats, linens, blankets, and stuffed animals, as long as they're in usable condition.

The Wenonah Swim & Dive Team will make $0.15 per pound with a minimum of $500.00 for the season. It's easy and convenient. Please forward this and let everyone know where to drop their donations.

Help us get a great start for the 2011 season!

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Currently Pre-Registering for Swim and Dive Teams

2011-04-23T00:21:00.001-04:00

To All Parents,

PLEASE RESPOND TO WENONAHSWIMMING@GMAIL.COM IF YOUR CHILD IS SWIMMING OR DIVING THIS YEAR!!

If you respond to this email, your registration form(s) will be almost entirely filled out when you get to registration on May 7th. I have all of last year's swimmers and divers in the database, so only update what has changed since last year. If you are a new family or have a new swimmer or diver, please fill out all the information below. I want to be sure that I have a good count before registration. Also, let me know if emails have changed, if you want emails added to the distribution list, or if you want to be taken off this distribution. This info will help registrations go much faster and will give us a better idea as we plan for this summer. Feel free to forward this to any parents that will be registering kids, that may not be on our distribution list yet. Thanks.

Please send me the following info for each swimmer/diver:

Child's First and Last Name:
Swimmer, Diver, or Both
Birthdate:

Age (on 6/15/11):

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Full Names:
Address: (# Street, City, State, Zip)

Primary Contact Phone Number:
Second Phone Number:
Third Phone:

Contact Email:
Secondary Email:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:

2nd Emergency Contact Number:

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

2nd Annual Wenonah Swim Team Golf Outing - Friday June 10th, 2011 Pitman Golf Club

2011-04-10T17:37:00.001-04:00

To any and all Wenonah Families and Friends,

Please consider sponsoring a hole or contest for the 2nd Annual Wenonah Swim Team Golf Outing. Please send this on to ANYONE or ANY business that might sponsor our biggest fundraiser of the year! Remember, this is all about the kids, so please try to help us get as many sponsors as possible.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

2nd Annual Wenonah Swim Team Golf Outing - Friday June 10th, 2011 Pitman Golf Club

2011-03-28T22:31:00.000-04:00

Although most of you haven't even dusted off the irons yet, we wanted to give everyone plenty of time to get their foresomes together for what looks to be a great time and a great fundraiser for the swim and dive teams. $100 entry fee includes golf, cart, a gift, prizes and a catered lunch by Bogey's. Ask anyone that made it on short notice last year, it was a great time and this year will be even better! We will be playing a scramble (best ball) format with great prizes for the best and worst teams. All proceeds will benefit the Wenonah Swim & Dive Teams, so please help us fill the golf course and make this event a success! Forward this to everyone you know!

We are looking for hole sponsors, so please contact Rud Porter at rudyardp@yahoo.com or (215) 240-4369, if you are interested or know someone who might be able to help. Contact Dave Rucci (roochman@comcast.net) or Brian Briggs (briggsy123@comcast.net), if you would like to volunteer.

Make all checks payable to the "Wenonah Swim Team".

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Fwd: Last Chance

2011-03-04T14:07:00.002-05:00

I hope that EVERYONE that can be there, will be there on Saturday!

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rob Lukens <cannbenefit@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Subject: Last Chance

Saturday is the day of the Cann Family Fund Raiser. This is the last chance to get your tickets, get your donations in or just help out. Everything is going pretty good, it is just a little hectic putting the final items together. The event should be great thanks to all of the donations and support we have gotten from everyone. If your still up in the air about attending you will be missing out on a great event and a chance to go home with some GREAT PRIZES! Would you like, a trip to NYC with a 1 night stay at a NYC quality hotel and David Letterman tickets? How about 4 Phillie's Luxury Suite Tickets including food and drink? How about a 3 night stay in the Pocono's over 4th of July weekend at the Prestigious Greystone Preserve. How about, you name it we got it. Do miss out! Contact me ASAP

Thank you

Rob Lukens

Cell 267-718-2280

St Michael's Mutual Club

406 Memorial Ave
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
856-423-2616

Re: Cann Benefit Reminder - March 5th

2011-02-25T21:52:00.001-05:00

There are still tickets available! Please do not wait. We are planning the event and really need to know how many are coming. If you can't make it, we are accepting donations of any kind. Contact Kris or Rob right away.

Prizes include: Flyers Tickets, Phillies Tickets, Vacation Packages, Sixers Tickets, New York David Letterman Tickets, Gift Certificates to Restaurants, Wine, Sporting Events, Autographed Sports Memorabilia etc.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:36 AM, Dave <wenonahswimming@gmail.com> wrote:

One of the things that makes Wenonah Swim Club a great place to belong, is the people. On March 5th from 6pm-12am we'll be getting together for one of our own. Please come join us at a Beef & Beer at St Michaels in Gibbstown to support the Canns (Terry, Olivia and Greg Jr.). Contact Rob, Kris or me, if you haven't bought tickets ($35). We have a lot of great prizes that will be given away through live auction, silent auction, Chinese auction, and door prizes. If you can't make it but would like to make a donation, contact Rob directly at 267-718-2280 or via email at cannbenefit@gmail.com.

Please pass this email along to anyone & everyone who can help this great cause!

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Wenonah Swim/Dive Team Golf Outing

2011-02-19T16:17:00.000-05:00

We will be holding our 2nd Annual Wenonah Swim & Dive Team Golf Outing at Pitman Golf Club on Friday, June 10th at 8:00 am. Brian Briggs and Dave Rucci did a tremendous job last year on short notice, but are looking for assistance for this year's outing. We will have a bigger turnout this year, so if you are interested in helping Brian and Dave, please contact them right away. Their emails are cc'ed above.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

Charles "Chick" McNally and the Wenonah Swim Club

2010-10-06T21:49:00.001-04:00

Why is the pool such a special place? One of the things I received while at the pool during my years as a young boy and as a teenager was seeing the other families. Seeing how the children interacted with their parents and how the parents interacted with each other. As I look back on my experience my summers at the pool showed me what it was like to be a good father and good husband. Some of my examples were the McConvilles, the McHughs, the Labenskis, the Neilsons, the McSorleys, the Loves, the Cravchacks, the Smiths, the Powers, the Ognibenes and the McNallys.

The other day, I attend the funeral of Charles "Chick" McNally. He and his family were members of the swim club while I was child. I remember watching "Chick" play tennis with his daughter and sons. I saw them interact as a family. He would participate at the swim meets and the fund raisers like "Night at the Races" and was a member of the board. He had a great sense of humor and always had a story. He was great husband and father. I learned from him and the other families and I hope I can live up to his and their example.

I remember my parents playing tennis, in a round robin format, with the other couples for a few hours then they would allow us kids on the court. They would rotate the parents on the court while the others would drink ice water with lime. They were a great example for me, my brother and my sister as well as the other kids at the pool. Charles "Chick" McNally was one of the best.

One of the great things I think my boys get out of being members of the pool is seeing all the wonderful families interact. Seeing the couples, as husband and wife, and as mother and father, interact with each other and their children are great examples for my boys to follow. Maybe we are at our best at the pool, relaxing and not fighting, but they see enough of how not to act on TV. I think it is a wonderful example for them to follow as they grow up. They are learning how to be part of a couple and a family. I think we have too many poor examples in our pop culture of how not to treat a girl/boy friend, husband, wife, brother or sister. For that I would like to thank the wonderful families of the Wenonah Swim Club.

Chris Campbell

Senior Nationals: Coach Brendan

2010-08-03T15:07:00.002-04:00

If you did not see Brendan swim his 100 Breaststroke a little while ago, you missed a good race. Brendan was able to win his heat (heat 8 out of 12) and drop about half a second from his best time. Brendan went from a 1:04.20 to a 1:03.80, moving up from 37 to 32 overall.

Way to go Brendan!!

Coach Chris

Wenonah Waverunners are "D" Division Champs!

2010-07-25T14:43:00.001-04:00

Great job everyone! Let's keep it going at Peach Bowl and Tri-County!

CRABS, SEA ISLE CITY, BANQUET & SOCCER

2010-07-19T22:06:00.001-04:00

Crab Night - This Saturday, July 24th. Tickets are still available at $30.00 per person at the front desk, or from Eileen Lukens, Kris Coniglio, or Danielle McNamara.

Sea Isle Day - What is fast becoming a new tradition, the kids (& parents) get together, at the beach in Sea Isle City, the day after Peach Bowl. This year, Sea Isle City Day will be on Wednesday July 28th. Although we all get together at the beach, there are no set plans other than to relax and go with the flow. The beach is free on Wednesday and we'll hope for great weather. I'll send out directions to where exactly we'll congregate on the beach very soon.

Swim/Dive Team Banquet - Being held on August 4th at Gambi Caterers, 595 Princeton Boulevard in Oak Valley. Make checks payable to Wenonah Swim Club for $18.50 per person. We'll have dinner, awards, team gifts, dancing and a great slide show to cap off a great season. Put the checks in the Lukens' folder.

Soccer Clinic - This week after practice. Contact Rob Lukens if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

A Message from the President

2010-07-14T09:04:00.001-04:00

To All Bond Holders,
I can remember when I was a kid at Wenonah Swim Club during the summers of the 1970's. The pool was clear, the pool was cloudy, we got ear infections, we would put silly putty in our ears to keep the water out, eventually it ended up at the bottom of the pool, we got better.
Parents, the broad of health has been out to inspect our pool and aside from a few minor issues, the main pool passed. The baby pool was briefly closed, but is now reopened. The quality of the water is tested on a daily basis. The appearance of debris (grass, dirt, leaves, pine needles) in the pool is no reflection of the level of bacteria in the pool. It is more a product of a dry summer, bathers not showering prior to entering the pool, sunscreen, wearing shoes on the deck, etc. The cloudiness of the pool is also not a reflection of the bacteria level in the pool. It can be the product of a long list of causes and tends to be the result of multiple factors and we are looking into the situation.
One of the great challenges of Wenonah swim club is running such a large operation (300,000 gallons ) for only three months. It takes a lot of work to get the pool open and filled, as well as the grounds and buildings in good order. We turn around and it is July and the summer is half over. The swim season will be over in a few weeks and the pool will be empty for the first few weeks of August. Next thing you know, it is labor day and we are getting ready to put the cover back on the pool. Sorry to rush the summer but these have been the mile posts of my summers since I was 5 years and just learning how to swim. The pool got cloudy and pool got clear.
As owners of one 350th of the pool and volunteers, each board member takes pride in its appearance. We are all reminded by our spouses that we need to enjoy our time up at the pool and not spend our time there working on the pool. On the other hand I would remind the members that this their pool as well and they should treat it like they treat their home. We as a group need to clean up after ourselves and have that expectation of our children and guests. Some day our children will be the owners/members and may even be asked to sit on the board. We employ lifeguards not bus boys. We need take care of the equipment and treat it as if we will have to pay to replace it, because we do.
Wenonah Swim Club is such a unique place in South Jersey. I have been to most, if not all, of the pools in Tri-County and none of them offers a better setting, more land, more shade, and more seclusion from the outside world. I always feel like I am away when I am there. I can't see any signs of civilization beyond the fences and with a little imagination and no driving, I could be up in the Poconos or the Catskills. We all need to treat it with the respect we treat our own homes, so we can pass it on to the next generation to enjoy.

Sincerely,
Chris Campbell
President

Gloucester County Times Article 7/11/2010

2010-07-11T11:32:00.001-04:00

Wenonah Swim Club was prominently displayed on today's front page of the Gloucester County Times with photos in an article about summer swim clubs. Our Waverunners, Erica Sprigman, Cole Jennings, Gabrielle Calandra, Owen McNamara, Coach Lauren, and Coach Brendan are in some great pictures. Check them out!

This is the link to the online article (without photos):
http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-5/127883583587960.xml&coll=8

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

MASTERS MEET AUGUST 1st

2010-07-10T14:51:00.001-04:00

I am sending this email to make everyone aware that the WSC Master's season is now in full swing. We are meeting every Tuesday and Thursday night at Wenonah Swim Club from 7 pm - 9 pm. Our workout will start promptly at 7 pm but please come any time between 7 and 9 if you have other obligations. This team is for swimmers of all abilities. If you are unable to make it during these times, workout on your own. Please call me for guidance on what to do to get ready. Some of my friends simply show up for the meet that day. Practice has been ending around 8. We stay and practice starts and turns also.

I thought I would take a moment to describe the "road map" for our team. I will be leading the team in our quest toward winning the Brookside Masters Meet being held on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Information on events and times can be found on the following link:
http://www.tricountyswimming.org/Support_Documents/2010%20Leon%20Gajecki%20Masters%20Meet%20at%20Brookside%20rtf.2.pdf
Jen Drees will be assisting me on our quest toward victory. You can communicate with us openly through this email chain or contact me at 609.617.5434 or Jen at 856.220.5543. Please discuss what events you are interested in swimming with us at practice or by phone. Events range from 1 lap to 8 laps. The more events you enter the better. Jen and I will create relay teams for those interested in swimming in relays. Cherry Valley wins this meet every year but this year they will not know what hit them.

We are looking for ideas to create team spirit the day of the meet. Last year we set the bar by having some great cheers and chants to start the day. Many teams paint logos on their bodies or have t-shirts made. I am thinking of asking to use the swim team tent and create a motivating "party" type atmosphere to create some excitement at the meet. Please let us know what you think.

We will be having a party back at Wenonah Swim Club to celebrate our victory. All family members and supporters are welcome. I will be preparing a buffet that you will want to be a part of. I sell food for a living so we will take the "wholesale" cost of the food and divide it by the number of people that show up to figure out how much it is per person. It will be very reasonable.

I am very excited about what has occurred at practice already. We are very blessed to have great families and friends at the pool and this is a great way to spend time and get to know them.

Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested. They do not need to be members of the club to represent our club at the meet.I hope to see everyone on Tuesday.

Ron LaBenski

No Pep Rally Tonight!

2010-07-09T14:14:00.001-04:00

There is NO PEP RALLY Tonight! That was my mistake when making up the calendar. Pep Rallies are before Home meets only. I also messed up the July 21st "B" Meet. It's against Georgetown, not Greenfields.

Thanks,
Dave McNamara
Swim Team Rep.
Wenonah Swim Club

2010-07-08T10:48:00.000-04:00

Here is a video of my 100 Breastroke at Ivy League Championships in 2009 when I was a freshman. I thought some people might want to see the breastroke I've been trying to teach in action.

http://www.floswimming.org/videos/coverage/view_video/234758-mens-ivy-league-swimming-championship/159272-men-100-yards-breaststroke-final-a

-Coach Brendan

time trials and afternoon practices

2010-06-21T13:39:00.000-04:00

Parents and swimmers,

Morning practices have started and we got off to a great start. We will continue to have afternoon practice until school is out. From 4:00 - 5:00 swimmers 11 and older will practice, from 5:00 - 6:00 10 and unders will practice. There will be no little waves practice during the afternoon. Little waves will only practice from 11:30 - 12:00.

Time Trials this past Saturday was a huge successful and I am excited to get our first meet underway!! There were a number of families that were unable to attend. I will be holding a second time trial this thursday during regular morning practice. I need to have times on all swimmers in order to put the best possible line up together for our meet. If you are unable to attend this practice please let me know as soon as possible.

Coach Chris

2010-06-19T13:35:00.001-04:00

I heard that everyone had a really good time trials today. Congrats! Keep up the fast swimming.

- Brendan

Wenonah Time Trials

2010-06-17T10:55:00.000-04:00

WaveRunners,

Time trials will be held this Saturday at Wenonah swim club. It will run for approximately 3 hours (8:00 - 11:00), I will try to move it along as quick as possible so families can enjoy the final weekend before meets start. Time trials will run similar to our afternoon practice schedule. 13 & over will be from 8:00 - 9:00. All 9-12 year olds should be at the pool by 8:45, we will start before 9:00 if we can. 8 & unders should be at the pool at 9:45. To make this run as smooth as possible, I am going to need a lot of help from the parents. I will need 6 timers (1 per lane) for each session. At the younger ages i would appreciate it if you could help keep you children organized and in the correct heat and lane. Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing everybody Saturday.

Coach Chris

Dive Team building with youngsters!

2010-06-16T22:05:00.002-04:00

With new coach Kyle Banks starting the season early, we've had a lot of young kids sign up for the 2010 Dive Team. We're excited to see the enthusiasm and one-one-one teaching Kyle brings to the club this year, and it's truly fun and encouraging to watch the kids progress so quickly on a daily basis.
In addition, please remember one of the major advantages that Wenonah Swim club has over most other clubs -- a 3 meter high dive! There are only 4 or 5 left in South Jersey clubs, and the kids will be able to learn on the high dive, build their confidence and repertoire, and compete in the 3-meter championship if they so desire.
Parents, please let me or Coach Kyle know whatever suggestions you have so we can make this season a memorable experience for your children.
- Dave Thompson

Swim Clinics

2010-06-15T21:48:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Coach Chris, Coach Lauren, Coach Brendan and Special Guest Coach Rik Brown! Great job! The kids learned a lot and we appreciate you giving so much of your time.

Time Trials this Saturday!

2010-06-15T15:53:00.000-04:00

See Coach Chris for details.

WELCOME TO THE STATUS QUO!!!!!

2010-06-15T15:36:00.003-04:00

Be sure to check here daily for the latest swim team updates from the coaches.

Have a great day!!!

Greg McGeary

wsc webmaster

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WST - Status Quo

Saturdays Swim Meet

Aerobics "Boot Camp" Class at the Wenonah Swim Club - Beginning Monday June 27!

Time Trials

Golf Outing Fundraiser - RESULTS

Aerobics Class at the Swim Club - Beginning Monday June 27!

Swim Clinic

Wenonah Swimming: week one and swim clinic

REMINDER: Coaches Meeting Tomorrow! Bring Your Waiver Form

Swim & Dive Team Golf Outing - Who Hasn't Paid or Signed Up?

IMPORTANT!!! Updated Calendars, Website, Blogs & Facebook Pages - Stay Connected!

Registration Reminder - Saturday 9-12 @ Holy Trinity Church, Wenonah

2011 Swim & Dive Team Update

Re: 2011 Swim & Dive Team Fundraiser

Currently Pre-Registering for Swim and Dive Teams

2nd Annual Wenonah Swim Team Golf Outing - Friday June 10th, 2011 Pitman Golf Club

2nd Annual Wenonah Swim Team Golf Outing - Friday June 10th, 2011 Pitman Golf Club

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Re: Cann Benefit Reminder - March 5th

Wenonah Swim/Dive Team Golf Outing

Charles "Chick" McNally and the Wenonah Swim Club

Senior Nationals: Coach Brendan

Wenonah Waverunners are "D" Division Champs!

CRABS, SEA ISLE CITY, BANQUET & SOCCER

A Message from the President

Gloucester County Times Article 7/11/2010

MASTERS MEET AUGUST 1st

No Pep Rally Tonight!

time trials and afternoon practices

Wenonah Time Trials

Dive Team building with youngsters!

Swim Clinics

Time Trials this Saturday!

WELCOME TO THE STATUS QUO!!!!!

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