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Andover Tigers Swim Team 2008
The 2009 swim season is right around the corner! Sue Wenzlick is returning for her 16th consecutive season to coach the Andover Tigers. Kelsey Frank, Jaime Schmidt, Erica Frank, Hilary Badger, Phillip Ratlief and Danielle Dunn are returning to help coach the swim team! Please welcome Nicole Jackson to our coaching staff!
Andover Swim Team Early Registration
Monday, May 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m
St. Philip Neri School Lobby (enter through Parish Office doors)
Cost:$50 for one child, $85 for two and $100 for three or more!
Registration Form for NEW MEMBERS: Andover Swim Team New Member Registration
Swim Suits (NEW THIS YEAR)
Please contact Metro Swim Shop to try on and buy our Team Swim Suit. Metro Swim Shop, Pam Pulley, Manager at 883 Airport Park Road, Suite E, phone (443) 891-0800!
Andover Swim Team Apparel (NEW THIS YEAR)
We will be placing an order for T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, Andover Canvas Totes, baseball caps, swimming caps, Andover Towels, Andover Shorts, etc. Please print out our apparel order form from the website at www.andoverrecreation.com and bring to the registration!
Andover Swim Team Schedule
Our first dual meet is Saturday, June 20th and Division Championships are scheduled for Saturday, July 25th. More details at registration. Don’t be caught “dead” in the water! Please visit the new Swim Center off of New Cut Road in Glen Burnie to get “warmed-up” for the season!
Order Form for Andover Tigers Spirit Wear
Order Deadline is June 3,2009 - orders can be given to Mike Lanagn or Coach Sue. Please check your order carefully as these are custom orders and cannot be changed. download THIS Adobe PDF file ( This file is large so it may take a minute to download)
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 $50 for one swimmer, $85 for two, and $100 for three or more.
Prerequisite: "A Patch." That's all you will need!
DIRECTIONS TO 2008 "AWAY" SWIM MEETS
Here's how to get to this year's Away Swim Meets
Five dual meets are held throughout the summer starting Saturday, June 20. 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.
SWIM TEAM SCHEDULE 2009
Tuesday, 5/26/09, 3:30 - 7 p.m. -- Practice Starts!
Practice Schedule:
May 26 – June 11
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 6/15/09, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:30 - 7 p.m. -- Morning & Evening Practices start
Regular Monday-Thursday schedule begins:
June 15 – July 17
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)
June 10, 2009, 5:30 p.m. Time Trials - this is practice for the 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.
Friday, 6/12/09, 12:30 - 2 p.m. -- First Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
STARTS & TURNS: 12:30 - 1:15 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: 1:15 - 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, 6/18/09, 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, 6/19/09, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
Friday, 6/19/09, 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, 6/20/09, 9 a.m. -- Swim Meet vs. Hammond Park (HOME).
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, 6/23/09, 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 Monday,June 29.
Friday, 6/26/09, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
Saturday, 6/27/09, 8:30 a.m. -- SWIM TEAM PICTURES (before the meet)
Saturday, 6/27/09, 9 a.m. -- Swim Meet vs. West Howard (HOME).
Warm-up will be from 8:00 to 8:30, and the away team will be from 8:30 to 9:00.
Sunday, 6/28/09, 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.
Friday, 7/03/09, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
Saturday, 7/04/09, 9 a.m. -- Swim Meet vs. South Carroll (HOME)
Monday, 7/06/09 -- No practice. Enjoy the holiday!
Friday, 7/11/08, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
Saturday, 7/11/09, 9 a.m. --Swim Meet vs. Westminister Riding Club (AWAY).
Tuesday, 7/14/09, 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 16.
Friday, 7/17/09, 12:15 - 2 p.m. -- Starts & Turns & “Buddy Day”.
Saturday, 7/18/09, 9 a.m. -- Swim Meet vs. Springlake (AWAY)
Saturday, 7/18/09, 7 p.m. (tentative) -- 9th Annual Lock-In
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, 7/19/09, 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, 7/20/09, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)
Monday, 7/20/09, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)
Tuesday, 7/21/09, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)
Tuesday, 7/21/09, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)
Wednesday, 7/22/09, 12:15 - 1 p.m. -- Division Practice (10 & Under)
Wednesday, 7/22/09, 1 - 2 p.m. -- Division Practice (11 & Up)
Wednesday, 7/22/09, 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, , 7/23/09, 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, 7/25/09, 9:30 a.m. -- Division Championships at South Carroll(AWAY)
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.
How to Prevent an Ear Infection: Mix together a container with ˝ rubbing alcohol and ˝ white vinegar. After a day at the pool put a few drops in each ear to prevent an earache. This was recommended by a pediatrician!
Swim Suits & Caps: Please contact Metro Swim Shop (Pam Pulley, Manager: 883 Airport Park Road, Suite E, 443-891-0800) to try on and buy our Team Swim Suit.
File Folders: Each swimming family will have a folder in their name located in the Tiger Tank room. The coaching staff will bring out the folders during the practices. The folders will contain information/ribbons for your retrieval. Coach Sue and Team Representative Brian Dunn will also have a folder so you can leave notes for them if you would like!
Central Maryland Swim League (CMSL): There are 53 teams in our league divided into 10 divisions. We are reigning Division 3 Champs so we moved up to Division 2! The league provides competitive swimming programs for children of member summer swim clubs and pools and to promote love for the sport, advance aquatic skills, teamwork and the principles of good sportsmanship.
Tiger Tank: The Tiger Tank (25 meter pool) was built in 1972. We are very fortunate to have 2 pools, one mainly for the swim team.
Swim Team Coaches
Head Coach: Sue Wenzlick, 410-850-5680
Coach Sue competed for the Andover Swim Team from 1971 to 1983. She started winter swimming when she was 10 for KCO (Knights of Columbus Orchards) in Towson. She continued her career at James Madison University. During her college years she coached the 1985 and 1986 seasons. After a few years in the “real” world she returned to coaching in 1994!
Asst. Coach: Joanne Propert, 410-850-4666
Asst. Coach: Kelsey Frank, 410-987-3167
Junior Coach: Hilary Badger, 410-789-5270
Junior Coach: Danielle Dunn, 410-766-4140
Junior Coach: Erica Frank, 410-987-3167
Junior Coach: Jaime Schmidt, 410-636-6053
Swim Team Representative: Brian Dunn, 410-766-4140
Are you interested in private Swim Lessons? Please contact Kelsey, Jaime, Erica, Hilary, Phillip or Danielle. They will be happy to offer their services!
