Weekly News 5/1/2023 - Includes Summer Schedule and Board Nominations
Weekly News and Practice Information - Week of 04/23/2023
Congratulations: Our Alaska Swimming State Championship (JOs) team brought home the gold this past weekend outdistancing the second place team by 1200 points. There were many outstanding performances but the win comes down to depth in all of the age groups and the commitment of each athlete to bring their best. We are very proud of all of our athletes! Here are just a few of the many notables:
Jasmine Anderson Achieved two Junior Nationals Qualifying times (100 breast and 200 breast)
West Mank set a state record for 15-16 boys in the 100 back
New Team Records:
Reuben Dobson - 200 Free (1.42.99), 1650 Free (17.12.21), 1000 Free (10.22.17) previously James Dobson, 200 Fly (1.53.63)
Jasmine Anderson - 100 Breast (1.02.73), 200 Breast (2.14.34), 400 IM (4.45.22)
Khalyse Rollins 10U - 50 Breast (36.57)
Boys 15-19 200 Free Relay - 1.26.69 (R. Dobson, T. Morgan, K. Kolberg, W Mank)
Boys 15-19 400 Free Relay - 3.13.70 (T Morgan, K Kolberg, R Dobson, W Mank)
Check out the record board HERE.
See full results HERE.
Of course, it is fun to win but the process, the experience, and the growth are exponentially more important. Our swimmers demonstrated toughness, sportsmanship and personal growth on many levels and their coaches couldn’t be prouder.
CAC Booster Board Elections: We will be holding Booster Board Elections at the gathering this Saturday as well as by electronic ballot. Please hit the link below if you would like to nominate someone for a position on the board (including yourself).
Link to Nominate: https://forms.gle/q4rWSJ594GuieJxu8
Summer Sign Up and Survey: We are still looking for your input on plans for the summer. Please complete the survey below if you haven’t already.
Link: https://forms.gle/VjxraUJBL6GF3ntX9
Practice This Week: Platinum is on hiatus this week. All other practices are at their usual time except for Gold at Bartlett which will be from 4:30-6:00 PM.
Upcoming Breaks:
- May 15th is HS graduation for both CHS and ERHS. We will be taking this day off so that coaches can attend the graduations
- Lessons will have an hiatus from May 22nd until our summer program begins on June 5th
- Stroke School-Gold will be on hiatus from May 26th Until our summer program begins on June 5th.
Tentative Summer Schedule:
Chugiak. M-TH
Gold: 4:00-6:00 PM
Silver: 4:30-6:00 PM
Bronze/Stroke School 5-6 PM
Bartlett AM
Platinum: M-F 8:30-11 AM
Gold: M-F 9-11 AM
Silver: M-F 9:30-11 AM
Bronze/Stroke School: M-F 10-11 AM
Lessons: M-TH 11AM-12PM
Parent Lesson Practice: Friday 10-11 AM
Bartlett PM (M-TH)
Silver: 4:30-6:00 PM
Bronze/Stroke School: 5-6 PM
Lesson Level 3/4: 5-6 PM
Lessons M/W or T/TH: 4:50-5:20 or 5:30-6:00
Team Awards: May 6th (10-12AM): Info is available at the team events sign-up page at our site or in OnDeck. Please RSVP by signing up if you plan to attend this event.
Shorebird Invite: May 12th and 28th in Homer, AK. 7 signed up: 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. 4 signed up: 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.
Summer Long Course Champs: July 21st-23rd
Links:
Qualifying Times: The qualifying times reports for 2024 Senior Champs, Age Groups and Alaska Swimming State Championship have been updated as of today. Remember that these reports only times achieved since 1/1/2023.
Records
team store (You can find recommended kit at this site)
