Andover Tigers Swim Team 2008

For May 12, 2008: Early Registration Information: Andover Swim Team Information

Registration Form for NEW MEMBERS: Andover Swim Team Registration Form for New Members

Order Form for Andover Tigers Spirit Wear (Order Deadline was June 4, 2008): Spirit Wear Order Form

Congratulations to the Undefeated Andover Tigers!
We had 6 pool records broken last year:
* Danielle Dunn: Girls 13 & 14 50 Breaststroke
* Hilary Badger: - Girls 15-18 50 Backstroke
* Derek Dunn: Boys 11-12 100 IM, 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke & 50 Breaststroke.

Q: How do I register to be on the Andover Swim Team?
A: Registration for the Andover Swim Team can be done during any practice times.

Q: How much does it cost to join the Andover Swim Team?
A: Cost is $40 for one swimmer, $70 for two, and $80 for three or more.

Prerequisite: "A Patch." That's all you will need!

Five dual meets are held throughout the summer starting Saturday, June 21. All meets start at 9 a.m. The home team warm-ups will be from 8 - 8:30 a.m., and the away team will be from 8:30 - 9 a.m.

* For away meets the directions will be placed in the file folder the week before the meet. Each meet contains 56 events and lasts approximately 4 hours! The meet is won by the team with the most points.

* For individual events a first place receives 5 points, a second place receives 3 points and a third place receives 1 point for the team.

* For relay events a first place receives 5 points and a second place receives 2 points.

Tuesday, 5/27/08, 3:30 - 7 p.m. -- Practice Starts!
Practice Schedule:
May 27 – June 6
Time * Approximate Age * Group Color
3:30 – 4:30 * 13 & Up * Blue & Advanced
4:30 – 5:00 * 8 & Under * White & Yellow
5:00 – 5:30 * 9 & 10 * Red
5:30 – 6:15 * 11 & 12 * Green
6:15 – 7:00 * All Ages * For those who cannot attend the earlier time (Monday – Friday)

Monday 6/9/08, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:30 - 7 p.m. -- Morning & Evening Practices start
Regular Monday-Thursday schedule begins:
June 9 – 18
Time * Approximate Age * Group Color
10:30 – 11:30 * 13 & Up * Advanced
11:30 – 12:00 * 8 & Under * White & Yellow
12:00 – 12:45 * 9 & 10 * Red
12:45 – 1:30 * 11 & 12 * Green
1:30 – 2:30 * All Ages * Blue
5:30 – 6:00 * 8 & Under * White & Yellow (for those who cannot attend the morning)
6:00 – 7:00 * 9 & Up * Red, Green & Blue (for those who cannot attend the morning)

Wednesday, 6/11/08, 5:30 p.m. (1 p.m. only for those who cannot attend the 5:30 time) -- Time Trials (Raindate Thursday 6/14) NO PRACTICE THIS DAY. This event provides valuable information to Coach Sue, especially if you are new to the team. Each swimmer will swim each event (Free, Back, Breast, Fly and for some the IM). We will be running the Trials as we would in a real meet! If you cannot make Time Trials then please inform Coach Sue so she can get your times during practice. The rain date will be Monday, June 16. We added a 1:00 PM time trials for those swimmers who cannot attend the 5:30 time trial.

Friday, 6/13/08, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- First Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
STARTS & TURNS: 12:15 - 1 p.m. * Before Buddy Day begins we will have some extra time to practice our Racing Starts and Flipturns. All are encouraged to attend.
BUDDY DAY: 1 - 2 p.m. * For everyone; older kids on the team “buddy up” with a younger swimmer and help teach them proper techniques on stroke work, flip turns and diving!

Thursday, 6/19/08, 6 p.m. -- Opening Banquet (shared with the Tennis Team.)
Each family will provide a main meal dish along with either a salad or dessert. A sign-up board will be posted a week prior to the banquet.

Friday, 6/20/08, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
STARTS & TURNS: 12:15 - 1 p.m. * Practice our Racing Starts and Flipturns. All are encouraged to attend.
BUDDY DAY: 1 - 2 p.m. * For everyone; older kids on the team “buddy up” with a younger swimmer and help teach them proper techniques on stroke work, flip turns and diving!

Friday, 6/20/08, 2 p.m. -- Poster Day
Bring your markers! The team will be making posters for our swim season. Poster board, construction paper and soda will be provided. Please bring your markers and your imagination!

Saturday, 6/21/08, 9 a.m. -- First Swim Meet vs. North St. Johns (AWAY).
Warm-up will be from 8:30 to 9:00. Directions will be placed in the file folder the week before the meet. There are 56 events in each meet and it lasts approximately 4 hours! The meet is won by the team with the most points.

* For individual events a first place receives 5 points, a second place receives 3 points and a third place receives 1 point for the team.

* For relay events a first place receives 5 points and a second place receives 2 points.

Tuesday, 6/24/08, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3 p.m., 6 – 8 p.m. -Lapathon/Triathlon.
Our only fundraiser, held as noted at three different times (10-12, 1-3, and 6-8). We plan on playing music and have a fun time while challenging ourselves in this long distance event. This is the only opportunity to raise money for our team by getting family and friends to sponsor them in swimming laps or participating in a mini-triathlon! Pledges may be made per lap, or a flat fee. (This is not tax deductible - Sorry!) Pizza and soda will be served afterwards to all participants! Rain/Makeup date is Wednesday, June 25. Lapathon Make-up will be on Tuesday, July 8 during practices if unable to make the June 24 date.

Friday, 6/27/08, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
STARTS & TURNS: 12:15 - 1 p.m. * Practice our Racing Starts and Flipturns. All are encouraged to attend.
BUDDY DAY: 1 - 2 p.m. * For everyone; older kids on the team “buddy up” with a younger swimmer and help teach them proper techniques on stroke work, flip turns and diving!

Saturday, 6/28/08, 8:30 a.m. -- SWIM TEAM PICTURES (before the meet)

Saturday, 6/28/08, 9 a.m. -- Second Swim Meet vs. Springlake (HOME).
Warm-up will be from 8:00 to 8:30, and the away team will be from 8:30 to 9:00.

Friday, 7/04/08 -- No practice. Enjoy the holiday!

Saturday, 7/05/08, 9 a.m. -- Third Swim Meet vs. West Howard (AWAY)

Sunday, 7/06/08, Time TBD -- SPY’s Anne Arundel County Meet at Arundel Olympic Swim Center 3 SESSIONS (optional)

Friday, 7/11/08, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
STARTS & TURNS: 12:15 - 1 p.m. * Practice our Racing Starts and Flipturns. All are encouraged to attend.
BUDDY DAY: 1 - 2 p.m. * For everyone; older kids on the team “buddy up” with a younger swimmer and help teach them proper techniques on stroke work, flip turns and diving!

Saturday, 7/12/08, 9 a.m. -- Fourth Swim Meet vs. Dulaney (HOME).

Sunday, 7/13/08, 4 p.m. -- Ice Cream Social/Rock-n-Roll Relay Night
Swimmers and their parents are invited to participate in the Relay. We will have some MUSIC so we can rock-n-roll while we swim. The committee is working on this event and they might include Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Best Friends, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother and Sister/Brother. Awards will be given to all participants - so parents start getting into shape! Rain date is Monday, July 14.

Tuesday, 7/15/08, 5:30 p.m. -- Novice Meet at Andover
Only swimmers who normally do not get ribbons during the dual meets will be invited to swim in this meet. Participants for this meet will be notified by Coach Sue. Awards will be given out to 8th place and each swimmer entry will be required to pay a fee (usually around $2.00/event). This always seems to be a really fun night for all! Rain Date Thursday, July 17.

Friday, 7/18/08, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
STARTS & TURNS: 12:15 - 1 p.m. * Practice our Racing Starts and Flipturns. All are encouraged to attend.
BUDDY DAY: 1 - 2 p.m. * For everyone; older kids on the team “buddy up” with a younger swimmer and help teach them proper techniques on stroke work, flip turns and diving!

Saturday, 7/19/08, 9 a.m. -- Fifth Swim Meet vs. Westminster (AWAY).

Saturday, 7/19/08, 7 p.m. (tentative) -- 8th Annual Lock-In (tentative)
Please bring your sleeping bags and tents and set up on the pool’s playground! This event is for Swim & Tennis Team members ONLY! All members are welcomed to join in the activities until Midnight. At After midnight any member without a PARENT present will have to go home – sorry – no substitutes! No rain date is planned.

Sunday, 7/20/08, 7 a.m. (tentative) -- Pancake Breakfast (tentative) following Lock-In
A crew will be whipping up some pancakes for all swimmers and their families. The cost is free! This is our way of saying thanks for being a part of the team!

Monday, 7/21/08, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)

Monday, 7/21/08, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)

Tuesday, 7/22/08, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)

Tuesday, 7/22/08, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)

Wednesday, 7/23/08, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)

Wednesday, 7/23/08, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)

Wednesday, 7/23/08, 10 a.m. -- League Championships - Four Seasons (AWAY)
Only swimmers whot have qualified for an event are allowed to participate. There are 48 teams in the Central Maryland Swim League (CMSL) and it is a great honor to be eligible for this meet. Awards are given out to 10th place. Each entry will be required to pay a fee.

Thursday, 7/24/08, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)

Thursday, 7/24/08, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)

Thursday, 7/24/08, 5:30 p.m. -- Closing Banquet and Ceremonies
Held at St. Philip Neri Church in Linthicum. Individual awards will be given out to all Andover Tigers. Each family will be responsible to bring a main dish and a salad/dessert. A sign-up board will be posted a week prior to the banquet.

Friday, 7/25/08, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)

Friday, 7/25/08, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)

Saturday, 7/26/08, 9:30 a.m. -- Division Championships at Andover (HOME)
Each team is allowed to send up to 3 swimmers, per event. After the third swim meet, Coach Sue will inform the swimmers who may participate in the Division Championships. Each swim entry will be required to pay a fee.

Are you interested in private Swim Lessons? Please contact Kelsey, Jaime, Erica, Hilary, Phillip or Danielle. They will be happy to offer their services!