Life Time Oregon Swim Team

Our team is a year-round competitive USA Swimming team offering high quality, professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to promote a lifetime of wellness through the sport of swimming in a safe and inclusive environment. 

Meet Recap + Upcoming Meet Deadlines and More

Danny Weinberg

Good evening, 

Please read the email below to make sure that you are current with all team information.  

Chehalem Meet (USA) Recap:

Six USA team members attended the Chehalem Shark Chase Meet this past Saturday.  All swimmers did an awesome job! Here are the highlights:

  • Simon Boariu- Became the first Life Time swimmer to qualify for state!  (11 year old 100 Breaststroke)
  • Isabella Da Cruz- Dropped over 4 seconds in the 50 Back!
  • Paige Fejfar- Dropped time in all three individual races!
  • Bella Jones- Awesome performance at first USA meet!
  • Luci Rakers- Dropped time in the 50 and 100 Freestyle.
  • Elowyn Thomas-Dropped over 4 seconds in the 50 Back!

It's been so rewarding to see these swimmers continue to work hard and improve!  Great things are happening! Keep working hard!

Developmental Meet Schedule: 

  • Friday, January 19th- Winter Classic Meet- Sign-Up is now open on Swimmingly!  Online sign-up closes on Tuesday, 1/16 If you need a refresher on how to do this please refer to the following link:   https://support.swimmingly.app/complete-meet-declarations.  Many of you signed up before you were able to choose events.  Please review the sign-up and add events to swim if you'd like.  Otherwise, I will take care of it.  

Upcoming USA Meet: Canby Valentine Invitational- Sunday, February 11th

  •  We will be attending the Canby Gators Valentine Invitational on Sunday, February 11th.  This is a one day meet.  This is a great meet for all of our swimmers on the USA team because almost all races are being offerred during each session.  
  • The registration deadline for this meet is Wednesday, January 10th.  Please sign-up by this date to ensure your spot in the meet.  
  • 12&U's will swim in the AM session.  Sign up for events that are either listed as 9-10 or 11-12.  Do not sign up for events listed as 12&U those are in the PM session.  
  • 13&O'S will swim in the PM session.  

Goggles Recommendations:

  • Many swimmers and parents have asked me for goggles recommendations.  Several swimmers have experienced their goggles falling off in races.  While this is fairly normal for new athletes it still can be frustrating.  There are googles that make this situation less likely to occur.  These goggles usually have double straps and a removable nose piece. The Speedo Vanquishers, that can found on our team store:  https://theswimteamstore.net/life-time-swim-oregon/team-equipment.html are a great option.  You can also find these on Amazon.  Other swim companies, TYR, and Arena have similar models that work as well. 

Team Suit Try On:

  • All USA swimmers should purchase a team suit and wear the suit to USA competitions.  Team suits can be purchased from our team store.  Since they have custom embroidery, they are non-refundable.  I have a suit kit at the pool, where swimmers can try on a team suit before, they purchase.  If you are interested in trying on a suit please come do so before or after practice. 

That’s it for now.  Please reach out with questions.

See you at the pool. 

Coach Danny