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: Swimmer of the Month, Albany Recap, Practice Gear Reminders

Danny Weinberg

Dear Team,

Please take a moment to review this week’s update, which includes several important announcements and reminders:

  • Swimmer of the Month Recognition
     

  • Albany Meet Recap
     

  • Team Gear Reminders
     

  • Upcoming USA Swimming Competitions
     

 

 

April Swimmers of the Month

Congratulations to our Swimmers of the Month for April! These athletes were recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship, work ethic, positive attitude, and consistent commitment to the team:

  • Development 1: Amy Guo
     

  • Development 2: Noah Godfrey
     

  • Bronze: Michelle Xiao
     

  • Silver/Gold: Madison Mason
     

Each swimmer will receive a special Life Time Oregon Swim Team Swimmer of the Month cap. Be sure to congratulate them when you see them on deck!

 

 

Albany Meet Recap

Our team had a fantastic showing at the Albany May Long Course Invite on May 3–4. Highlights include:

  • Aurelia Anderson – 4th place in 200 Back and a B time in the 400 Free
     

  • Makayla Bolden – Completed her first long course meet with great swims in the 50 Fly and 50 Free
     

  • Jasper Chang – Time drops in both the 100 Free and 50 Breast
     

  • Sonia Ellefson – Strong swims all weekend, including 2nd place in the 50 Breast
     

  • Adam Kao – Achieved a new state cut in the 50 Fly and a best time in the 50 Back
     

  • Morgan Lee – Excellent 200 Free and dropped 6 seconds in the 100 Free
     

  • Madison Mason – Great all-around meet, highlighted by 6th place in the 100 Breast
     

  • Patrick Schremer – New state cut in the 50 Fly and a strong swim in the 50 Back
     

  • Vincent Schremer – Strong performances in the 100 Free and 50 Back
     

  • Elowyn Thomas – New state cuts in the 400 Free, 50 Back, and 50 Breast; also swam a great first-time 400 IM
     

Well done, swimmers!

 

 

Team Gear Reminders

As our team continues to grow, it’s important that swimmers bring their own equipment to practice. We've recently had multiple sessions where loaner gear was not available for all athletes. Please ensure your swimmer has the following items:

  • Development 1 & 2: Mesh Bag, Kickboard, Long Training Fins, Rubber Ducky
     

  • Bronze: Mesh Bag, Kickboard, Long Fins, Finis Snorkel (Junior for 10&U), Rubber Ducky
     

  • Silver: Mesh Bag, Kickboard, Long Fins, Pull Buoy, Finis Paddles, Finis Snorkel, Rubber Ducky
     

  • Gold: Mesh Bag, Kickboard, Short Fins, Pull Buoy, Finis Paddles, Finis Snorkel, Rubber Ducky
     

Note: Coaches will provide rubber duckies if needed—many swimmers may already have one from past meets.

 

 

Upcoming USA Swimming Meets

David Douglas Sextathlon – May 17–18

  • Registration is CLOSED
     

THSC Long Course Meet – June 7–8

  • Registration CLOSES TODAY!!!!!!!
     

  • Intended for:
     

    • Silver/Gold: All athletes
       

    • Bronze: 12 & under athletes who have been in the group for at least one month and have competed in at least one USA meet
       

Forest Grove Relay Meet – June 28

  • Registration is OPEN
     

  • A fun and relaxed meet offering 25s and 50s for all age groups
     

  • Intended for:
     

    • Bronze: All swimmers encouraged to attend
       

    • Silver/Gold: Optional
       

 

 

Save the Date: Next Developmental Meet – Friday, May 30
 

 Details will be shared soon!

 

 

 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.  

See you at the pool!

Coach Danny