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: Opt-In for August, Firecracker Practice, Forest Grove Meet Recap and More!

Danny Weinberg

Dear Team,

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

  • June Swimmers of the Month

  • Forest Grove Meet Recap

  • Firecracker Practice- July 3rd

  • Opt-In for August Programming!  

  • Upcoming USA Swimming Competitions

  • Summer Swim Meet #2

  • Drop-Off Guidelines Reminder/ Outdoor Pool Reminder

 

 

Congratulations to Our June Swimmers of the Month!

We’re excited to announce the swimmers who earned the "Swimmer of the Month" awards for June:

  • Development 1: Maddilyn Wiggins
     

  • Development 2: Asha Prakash
     

  • Bronze: Nehara Gunasekera

 

  • Silver: Ally Liu

 

  • Gold: Simon Boariu
     

Each of these swimmers showed outstanding sportsmanship, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a true commitment to our team throughout the past month! They will all receive a special Life Time Oregon Swim Team "Swimmer of the Month" swim cap!

Be sure to congratulate them when you see them on deck!

Forest Grove Meet Recap

On Saturday, June 28th, 17 Life Time swimmers traveled to Forest Grove to compete in the 2025 Forest Grove Summer Relay Meet—and what a day it was! Our team delivered an outstanding performance, and we are incredibly proud of each athlete who represented Life Time.

A special shout-out to the following swimmers who competed in their very first USA Swimming meet with Life Time:  Hutson Cain, Ishaan Dave, Nehara Gunasekera, Nora Nicolai, and Amelia Wynhof
 

We also set several new team records during the meet! Congratulations to:

Please note: only swims at USA Swimming–sanctioned meets are eligible for team records. Life Time-hosted meets do not count toward team records.

  • Simon Boariu – Boys 11–12 50 Free
     

  • Hutson Cain – Boys 13–14 50 Back
     

  • Sonia Ellefson – Girls 11–12 50 Free, 50 Breast
     

  • Bella Jones – Girls 13–14 50 Back, 50 Breast, 50 Fly
     

  • Eva Lockyer – Girls 8&U 50 Back, 25 Breast, 25 Fly
     

  • Amelia Wynhof – Girls 8&U 25 Free
     

We also want to recognize the swimmers who achieved the biggest time drops of the meet—an amazing accomplishment that shows hard work pays off:

  • Amelia Wynhof – 25 Free: 16.3 sec drop (44.5%)
     

  • Dexter Thomas – 25 Back: 8.7 sec drop (27.7%)
     

  • Nora Nicolai – 25 Breast: 6.5 sec drop (17.6%)
     

  • Ishaan Dave – 25 Breast: 5.1 sec drop (17.0%)
     

  • Hutson Cain – 50 Back: 8.9 sec drop (15.6%)
     

Congratulations to all of our swimmers on a successful and fun meet!

Full results are available now on our team website.

Keep up the great work!

 

Firecracker Practices:

We’re excited to host our annual Firecracker Practice this Thursday, July 3rd for all swimmers in Developmental 1, Developmental 2, Bronze, and Silver groups! To help make the practice extra fun and interactive, we’ll be adjusting the schedule slightly for the day.

Updated Practice Times:

  • Developmental 1 & 2: 4:30–5:30 PM

  • Bronze & Silver: 5:30–6:45 PM

We’re looking forward to a fun evening of swimming, team spirit, and celebration before the holiday weekend. See you there!

 

August Development Opportunities

To align with USA Swimming best practices, our team will take a short break in early August before officially resuming in September with the start of the school year. This planned pause is an important part of long-term athlete development, helping to prevent burnout and ensure swimmers stay energized and motivated.

That said, we’re excited to offer optional August programming for swimmers who want to stay active and continue improving. This is a great opportunity at a strong value (current monthly rates), and we hope many of you will join us!

Swimmers who opt in for August will receive:

  • A final week of fun practices (August 4–7)
    Includes our first annual Life Time Games on Thursday, August 7 — more details coming soon!
     

  • One private lesson (45 minutes per USA team swimmer, 30 minutes per developmental team member)
     

  • Back to School Stroke Clinic (August 25–28)
     

    • Developmental Group: 4:30–5:15 PM
       

    • USA Group: 5:30–6:30 PM
      (Please note: Times are subject to change based on enrollment.)
       

To help us plan, please complete this short survey by Tuesday, July 15th, whether you choose to opt in or opt out of August programming.

 If no response is received by July 15th, your swimmer will be automatically opted in.

👉 Click HERE to complete the opt-in/ opt out form.  

We look forward to continuing the fun and development with you this August!

 

 

Upcoming USA Swimming Meets

THSC Summer Classic – July 11-13

Registration is CLOSED

  • Last Long Course Meet (Non-Championship)

OSI 10&U LC Championships – July 12-13

  • State Meet for 10&U Swimmers in Albany

  • Only qualifying swimmers can attend.

  • Qualifying swimmers have been notified. 

  • Current qualifying athletes: Vincent, Adam, Patrick, Izzy, Jasper (Relay)

 

OSI 11&O Championships – July 24-27th

  • State Meet for 11&O Swimmers in Gresham

  • Only qualifying swimmers can attend.

  • Qualifying swimmers will be notified. 

  • Current qualifying athletes: Elowyn, Simon, Bella, Aurelia

GACC End of Season Invite– August 2nd and 3rd

  • Registration is OPEN

  • This is a great final meet for all USA team members!  Please sign-up today!  

 

 

Summer Swim Meet #2– Friday, July 18th

An email from Swimmingly prompting families to sign-up was sent out on Wednesday, 7/2.  If you did not receive it’s likely because you have not registered for the new season on Swimmingly.  Information to complete this can be found below:

 

 

  • The information needed to register for the new Swimmingly season can also be found below:
     

 

 

 

 

Drop-Off Guidelines

  • All swimmers 13 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult when arriving on the pool deck.

  • Coaches will begin supervision 10 minutes prior to the scheduled practice start time and will continue through the end of practice.

  • Parents/guardians may leave once their child is within the 10-minute supervision window before practice begins.

  • Swimmers aged 13 and under must have adult supervision if they arrive earlier than 10 minutes before practice or choose to stay afterward to use the leisure pool.

  • Swimmers are not permitted to use the leisure pools before or after practice unless an adult is present.

These policies are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all our athletes. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Additionally, if your swimmer is planning to use the outside leisure pool prior to practice, please help them make sure that they are on the pool deck 10 minutes before their required start time.  

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.  

See you at the pool!

Coach Danny