Weekly News and Practice Update, Week of 3/13
Weekly News and Practice Information - Week of 03/05/2023
Congratulations: It is been a productive two weeks for our Senior Swimmers who qualified for and participated in Region XII Senior Champs (Corvallis) and Northwest Sectionals Champs (Federal Way). There were many personal bests and outstanding swims. With one race left to swim there were several team records set including:
Wes Mank: 100 Free - 46.71, 200 Back - 1.50.15, 50 Free - 21.08
Reuben Dobson: 200 Fly - 1.53.79
Jasmine Anderson: 200 Breast - 2.19.58, 100 Breast - 1.02.74 (Jr. Nationals Qual. Time)
It is no small thing to qualify for these meets so congrats on successful participation in Region XII to: Hannah Cooper, Kalea Davis, Jackson Delacruz, Maria Girbacea, Megan McLaughlin, Christopher Michael, Megan Sutton, Sophia Trembath and Hayden Woodring.
And for NW Sectionals: Jasmine Anderson, Lola Woodward, Karson Kolberg, Wes Mank, Eli Rumph and Reuben Dobson.
And, in further reflection on our teams Age Group Champs Victory, Our team’s strength is rooted not in superstars, but the combined efforts of all of our swimmers for both individual swims and relays. In this meet 31 of our 45 entered athletes scored individual points and nearly all were a part of relay teams that were always in the top 4. It helps that 70% of all swims were personal bests. The following swimmers were notable for scoring 20 or more individual points: Colin Russian (11) 53, Natalie Shaw (11) 50, Packer Lowell (14) 46, Khalyse Rollins (10) 46, Noah Unks (12) 46, Nate Shockley (13) 45, Mason Baker (9) 44, Maika’i Davis (12) 39, Janie Rauenhorst (10) 37, Audrey Townley (11), 32, Lelaina Trembath (13) 30, Matthew Baker (14) 23, Caitlyn Rumph (13) 22, Amadrion Reynier-Wilson (13) 21, Bryn Baldwin (14) 21, Wyatt Keene (12) 20.
Practice During Spring Break:
Chugiak:
Gold: 4:00-6:00 PM
Silver: 4:30-6:00 PM
Bronze and Stroke School 5-6 PM
Bartlett:
Platinum: 9-11 AM
Gold: 9-11 AM
Silver: 9:00-10:30 AM or 4:30-6 PM
Stroke School and Bronze: 9:30-10:30 AM or 5-6 PM
Lessons 1-4: Usual Evening Times
Upcoming Meets:
Spring Equinox: Bartlett March 24th and 25th. This is an all comers meet. Events are not yet available for selection but you can commit to attend. You can, however, view the meet invite and events schedule HERE. Our team is gladly offering assistance in running this meet so a volunteer sign-up will soon be posted. We will need timers, officials and computer table folks with the goal of double ending this meet.
Valdez Banana Meet: April 9th and 8th in Valdez. This is a fun meet. It is strongly recommended that you book hotels early if you plan to attend this meet. Events are now available for selection in Team Unify.
Time Trial: April 14th @ Chugiak. This will be open to CAC swimmers and is a last chance to achieve a JO time. Event is available for sign-up. You can add a note of events you would like to see offered.
Alaska Junior Olympics (name now changed to Alaska Swimming State Championship): Bartlett April 27th, 28th and 29th. This is the season culminating championship meet and another opportunity to defend our championship run and bring our best. We are pleased to have 52 qualified athletes for this meet (the most ever). You can view qualified athletes HERE. There are a couple of more meets and time trials coming up to try for those times. We will also be looking for near qualifiers to enter as relay only athletes. If your child is interested please let us know.
Shorebird Invite: May 12th and 13th in Homer, AK. This is a great all—comers meet for those who love the vibe in Homer. It also coincides with the shorebird festival so bird watchers may enjoy this opportunity.
Midnight Sun Invite: June 9th and 10th in Fairbanks, AK. Unlike in winter, the weather in Fairbanks is quite temperate to hot during the summer. This meet is usually swum in short course meters. Stay tuned for information as it becomes available.
Volunteer Opportunities: Please consider the following opportunities and reach out of more information if you have an interest. We are looking to create more structures that support families and create stronger program value. If you have ideas to add to this list please reach out.
Officials - this is always a huge need. Thanks so far to: Jill Blackstone, Stacey Mank, Sean McLaughlin, Emily Rhodus, Lori Unks, Cori Keene, Divina Cunningham, Marva Koncaba, Ron Trembath, Teresa Sellers, Amber Lowell, Vicky Woodriing and Robin Gray, and Jenny Russian
Computers and Timing - The more the better
Spirit Wear/textiles Coordinator - Thank You Samantha Haas
Sponsorship Coordinator
Lesson dock building and upkeep
Training supplies coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Bulletin Boards - Thank you Sharon Philbrick, Melissa Trembath, Karen Shockley
Safe Sport Coordinator (Chugiak and Bartlett Pools)
New Member Coordinator - Thank you Marva Koncaba
CAC Booster Board Officers (as spring approaches we will be looking for nominations.
Qualifying Times: Qualifying times reports in Team Unify will be updated Monday with results from the 10U meet. Winter Splash has been included already. Here is the link:
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