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. 

Weekly Update: Team Expectations, Dev. Meet Recap, Upcoming USA Meets

Danny Weinberg

Dear Team,

What a fantastic developmental meet we had last Friday! It was wonderful to see our athletes enjoying themselves while showing noticeable improvement in their performance.

Please take a moment to review this week’s update, which includes the following important items:

  • Reminders on Parent and Athlete Expectations
     

  • Developmental Meet Recap
     

  • Upcoming USA Swimming Competitions

 

 

As we continue to grow, we’d like to take a moment to remind families of a few key expectations. These align with USA Swimming guidelines and are outlined in our Team Handbook.

Parent Expectations & Reminders

  • Support Through Volunteering
    Parents are strongly encouraged to get involved by volunteering at swim meets and other team events. Your time and energy make a huge difference in our athletes’ experience!
     

  • Observing Practices
    You’re always welcome to watch practices from designated viewing areas. We kindly ask that you remain in these areas to minimize distractions for athletes and coaches.
     

  • Sideline Coaching
    Please allow coaches to lead practices. Swimmers should be focused on their coach during workouts. The best way to support your athlete is through encouragement before and after practice or races.
     

  • Communicating with Coaches
    Coaches are available to speak with parents before or after practice—typically within a 15-minute window. Please avoid approaching coaches while they are on-deck. If you'd like to schedule a conversation, feel free to send an email to coordinate a time.
     

  • Account Status
    Families are responsible for keeping their Life Time accounts in good standing. Be sure to update us with any changes to your contact or billing information to ensure smooth communication and participation.

 

 

Athlete Expectations & Reminders

As we grow as a team, it’s important that our athletes continue to uphold the high standards of behavior, responsibility, and respect that define our program.

  • Follow All Pool Rules
    Pool rules must be followed at all times—no exceptions. These rules ensure everyone’s safety and help maintain a positive environment.
     

  • Arrive Early & Be Prepared
    Athletes should arrive 10 minutes before practice to participate in team meetings and dryland. We understand this can be a challenge—please just communicate if there’s a conflict.
     

  • Leisure Pool Use
    If athletes choose to enjoy the leisure pool before or after practice, they must be supervised by a parent. Please remind them to be respectful of the space and of families with younger children using the area.
     

  • Gear & Equipment
    Athletes are responsible for bringing all required gear to practice each day, including goggles, caps, and group-specific equipment. If team gear is borrowed, it must be returned to its proper place after use. A full equipment list is included at the end of this update.
     

  • Respect the Facility
    We are lucky to train in such a beautiful space. Please help us take care of it by keeping the deck clean, collecting all personal items, and respecting shared areas. These habits build responsibility and help our athletes grow not just as swimmers, but as young leaders.
     

Thank you once again for your continued support. It’s an honor to work with your athletes, and we are so proud of the progress we’ve made together over the past two years. Here’s to even more growth ahead!

 

 

Developmental Meet Recap!

We were thrilled to welcome 42 swimmers to our most recent developmental meet—our biggest turnout yet! It was amazing to see so many smiles, fast swims, and new experiences.

A special shout-out to those who competed in their first Life Time meet:
Eddy Cois, Theo Cois, Paia Haines,  Madlen Ozcanli, Naava Shahbeigi, —fantastic job!

Biggest Time Drops

Here are the swimmers who achieved the most significant time improvements at the meet:

  • Michelle Xiao: 26 seconds in the 50 Breast (34.3% improvement)

  • Sami Rami: 11 seconds in the 25 Back (26.9% improvement)

  • Sophia Su: 5 seconds in the 25 Fly (15.63% improvement)

  • Eva Lockyer: 6 seconds in the 50 Back (12.3% improvement)

  • Nehara Gunasekera: 7 seconds in the 50 Free (12.2% improvement)

Amazing work, swimmers!

Thank You!

A huge thank you to all the parents who volunteered with timing and prizes—your support made this meet a success. We hope every swimmer had fun and left feeling motivated for the next one.

Mark Your Calendars!

Our next developmental meet is scheduled for Friday, May 30th. Competing can feel intense, but our goal is for every swimmer to have a positive experience while building confidence and skills.

Results & More

Complete results are available on the Swimmingly Clubhouse and Team Unify websites.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Developmental meets are a great way for swimmers to practice, improve, and gain confidence in a meet environment. We can’t wait to see everyone back on deck soon!

 

 

 

Upcoming USA Swimming Meets

Albany Aquatics LC May Invite — May 3–4

Sign-Up is CLOSED

Committed Swimmers should expect a meet information email in the coming days!

David Douglas Sextathlon — May 17–18

Sign-Up is CLOSED

THSC Meet (Long Course)— June 7-8

More Information Coming Soon..

Forest Grove Relay Meet- June 28th

 

Sign-Up is OPEN

  • This is a fun, low-key meet offering 25’s and 50’s for all age groups.  

Intended For:

  • Bronze- We’re hoping to have all Bronze swimmers participate in this meet.  This will be a relaxed environment and will be more low key than most USA meets.  

 

  • This meet is OPTIONAL for Silver and Gold.  

 

 

 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.  

See you at the pool!

Coach Danny