Hospitality Chair Needed, Feb Schedule & Media

Kasey Postlewait

Hello, 

NST is looking for a new home meet Hospitaltiy Chair volunteer.  Hospitality is a vital part of our two home meets (Wray Open-April 26-28 & Seahorse Invitational-August 9-11).  It is the space created for the coaches and volunteer officials to meet and have their breaks.  We serve meals, snacks and beverages to thank them for all they do.  Volunteer officials travel from around the state to be at meets.  Most no longer have swimmers competing, but have carried on the volunteer duties as officials because they love the sport and being an official.  Meets cannot be held without a team of officials.  Sharon Lihou, NST swim parent, who has graciously been in this role for many years (Thank you Sharon!!!) is willing to pass on her notes and be there for questions for the new Chair.  You do not miss swim races due to this role! Who would like to sign up or know more information?  

February Schedule: 

  • Wednesday, Feb 7-NST Board Meeting at 6 p.m. at NHS
  • Friday & Saturday, Feb 9-10- No Practice due to OSAA High School District Meet (Fri meet starts at 1, Sat meet starts 10:15)
  • Saturday, Feb 17-No Practice due to staffing (10 & Under State happening along with High School State)
  • Monday, Feb 19-No Practice-President's Day 

Click here for High School District Meet sign ups (NST Families can earn volunteer hours) Go Cubs!

Media Coordinator:

Coach John stayed on as an NST Board Member after retirement.  He has volunteered to be the NST Media Coordinator for the team. Thanks John!  Here are updates from the past two meets (Corvallis & Lebanon):

 

NEWPORT SWIM TEAM IN ACTION IN CORVALLIS                         1/28/24

12 NST members, ranging in age from 8 to 17, took part in the one-day CAT Winter Invite in Corvallis on Sunday. Corvallis Aquatic Team, with over 70 swimmers, dominated the team scored, but NST left their mark in the team and individual finishes. CAT won the boys division with 1502 points while NST was 3rd with 186, while the NST ladies took 2nd in the girls division behind CAT (1628 points) with 417 points. Five other Oregon teams took part in the meet.  The coaches were very happy to see ALL 12 NST swimmers score team points!

 

Individually, NST shined, out of 35 total swims, NST recorded 28 top 3 finishes (with 18 first-place showings).  The 12 NST swimmers also recorded 21 personal best swims out of the 35 total.  Leading the way was 10-year old Zoey Chappell with a new NST team record in the 9-10 girls 200 Backstroke. She recorded a 2:41.41, breaking the old record by 8 seconds set back in 2018 by Lucy Reinhart. The swimmers who took part included:

Kindal Brandenberger, 12, 3 swims with 3 PR’s, she had 2 6th place finishes in the 100 Free & 50 Breaststroke

Zoey Chappell, 10, 3 swims, 3 first places, 2 PR’s and 1 OSI A and 1 B qualifying times along with the team record

Skyla Chen, 12, 3 swims, 2 first-paces along with a 2nd and 3 PR’s

Hudson Cline, 12, 3 swims, 3 PR’s, a 2nd place and 2 3rd places, also 2 B qualifying times

Jahan Eibner, 14, 3 swims, 2 1st places and a 2nd

Helen Faber, 8, 3 swims and 3 first-place ribbons in her first ever swim meet. She also recorded 3 OSI B times.

Sitala Imbler-Bremner, 9, 3 swims with 2 PR’s and a 2nd place finish in the 100 Backstroke

Pia Lihou, 17 , 3 swims, 3 first-place finishes and 3 PR’s

Levi Pettis, 11, 3 swims, 3 PR’s, and a 4th in the 50 Breaststroke, and a OSI B time in the 50 Free

Gwynn Postlewait, 14, 3 swims, one 1st place and 2 2nd places, 3 PR’s, A times in the 50 & 100 Free

Ilona Weisz, 13, 3 swims, 2 first-places and 1 2nd place

Ivan Weisz, 10, 2 swims, both first-places, 1 PR and an 11 yr old A time ion the 100 Free

Great job NST!!

 

WARE AND WEISZ SIBS LEAD NST AT LEBANON INVIT            1/22

Over the weekend (1-20-21) 12 Newport Swim Team athletes took part in the 8 team Lebanon Invit swim meet. NST swept the boys and girls team score, winning the combined team score with 368 points over second place Blue Dolphins out of Dallas with 325.

Sisters Kenlie (8) and Allison Ware (10) led the way with 10 wins between them, while setting numerous personal best times. The Weisz sibs (Ilona, 13 and Ivan, 10) picked up 11 wins between themselves. Collectively, the team had 64 total swims with 40 PR’s and 48 Top 3 finishes (including 37 FIRST PLACE RIBBONS!). In addition, the team was 3 for 3 in relay victories.

Individually:

         Ivan Weisz  (10) – 5 wins, 4 PR’s and 3 11 yr old A qualifying times for State champs

         Illona Weisz (13) – 6 wins, 2 PR’s

         Jay Eibner (10) - 3 wins, 2 PR, A time in 50 Fly

         Jahan Eibner (14) – 6 wins, 2 PR’s A times in 50 Fr and 100 Fly

         Skyla Chen (11) – 6 wins, 4 PR’s 2 A times

         Kindal Brandenberger (11) – a 2nd place finish and 2 PR’s

         Iker Leo (11) – 2 wins and a total of 6 top 3 placings, 5 PR’s B times in 3 events

         Levi Pettis (11) – 2 top 3 finishes, 3 PR’s and 1 B time

         Charlotte Weinart (9) – 3 PR’s

         Emma Zamudio (11) – A 3rd place finish and 3 PR’s

         Kenlie Ware (8) – 5 wins, 4 PR , 1 A and 1 B times

         Allison Ware (10) – 5 wins, 1 2nd place, 6 PR’s and 4 B times

Great job NST!!!