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Kasey Postlewait

NST News 7/15/24 Volunteer Opportunities Please check our event page for job signups-Management Console - Newport Swim Team - TeamUnify (gomotionapp.com) Monday Door Assistant needed for today and the next 3 Monday's. Car Wash August 3 Seahorse jobs are posted (hospitality and concession needs will posted soon) Two BBQ's are needed for the September 15th NST Awards & Potluck. Please let me know if you can provide one and possibly grill. Arena Team Order The free team Arena items are in and will be delivered to practice today. Those who...

Kasey Postlewait

NST News 7/1/24 Coach Gavin This will be Coach Gavin’s last season with NST. He has been coaching for 11 years. Gavin has been balancing his coaching duties while working full-time at the Newport Middle School and attending community college. In the fall he will move up to university courses and will be advance in his teaching role therefore needing more time to focus on the schooling and his teaching career. Gavin has given NST more than he knows. Just hi presence brings the kid’s joy! We will honor and...

Kasey Postlewait

NST News 6/24/24 NST Swim Conferences This is for parents/guardians and swimmer to meet up with their coaches to get a swimmer review and have any questions/concerns answered. Coach Shayna will meet with all group levels along with the according coach (Gavin or Kathy). If you have multiple swimmers you can combine the meetings or keep them separate, but please note who the swimmer or swimmers will be. If you are not able to meet in the time frame listed please let me know and we will find a time...

Kasey Postlewait

NST Swim Conferences This is for parents/guardians and swimmer to meet up with their coaches to get a swimmer review and have any questions/concerns answered. Coach Shayna will meet with all group levels along with the according coach (Gavin or Kathy). If you have multiple swimmers you can combine the meetings or keep them separate, but please note who the swimmer or swimmers will be. If you are not able to meet in the time frame listed please let me know and we will find a time that works for...

Kasey Postlewait

NST News 6/17/24 Team Fundraising Events June 29th, Car Wash at Les Schwab, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Job sign up posted Management Console - Newport Swim Team - TeamUnify (gomotionapp.com) July 4th, Celebration Run in South Beach Sign up on team website or https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OR/Newport/NewportCelebrationRun Seahorse Invitational-Home meet August 9-11 Registration for swimmers is open and posted Hospitality Committee-Sharon Lihou has been managing our meet hospitality for many years. Her daughter has graduated and is moving on to college. We need a new hospitality chair or committee to take over for Seahorse...

Kasey Postlewait

NST News 6/3/24 Swim-a-Thon The 2024 NST Swim-a-Thon raised $15,517! Thank you to all swimmers that participated!!! Schedule Change for June 19th. The Aquatic Center will not be closed on June 19th. It is still a holiday but since they have staff that are wanting to work, they will be open therefore NST will hold practice. Upcoming Team Fundraising Events June 29th, Car Wash at Les Schwab, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. July 4th, Celebration Run in South Beach Sign up on team website or https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OR/Newport/NewportCelebrationRun August 3rd, Car Wash at Les...

Kasey Postlewait

June Schedule Saturday, June 1-No practice (Marathon) June 3-7, 4:00-5:00 p.m.-Combined group practice for Bronze I, Bronze II, Silver and Gold. Senior regular practice time 4:30-7. Saturday, June 8-No practice in Newport. Possible Corvallis practice for Senior group. Tuesday, June 11-NST Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Newport High School Wednesday, June 19-No practice (Rec/pool closed for Juneteenth holiday)

Kasey Postlewait

Hello, I wanted to take a moment to briefly touch base on some topics that have been coming up lately. These topics have been regularly brought to the attention of our coaching staff and our team manager. As such, I would like to briefly address them. 1. We have looked deeper into SafeSport regulations and have determined that it is permissible to “pass through” the locker rooms when picking up swimmers after practice. This is based in part on the physical structure and staffing of the Recreation and Aquatic Center....

Kasey Postlewait

NST News 5/27/24 Swim-a-Thon 2024 funds turned in so far $14,129.20! Tomorrow is the last day to turn in funds. Ranking Amount Participant 1 1,450.00 Zoey Chappell 2 1,432.00 Patricia Parker 3 1,200.00 Emma Zamudio 4 1,075.00 Gwynn Postlewait 5 1,003.95 Aine Maher 6 844.00 Helen Faber 7 750.00 Melody Dinerstein 8 700.00 Claire Hurty 9 600.00 Samuel Postlewait 10 570.00 Benjamin Hurty 11 500.00 William Postlewait 12 450.00 Sophia Lihou 13 401.00 Jonah Taylor 14 400.00 Kindal Brandenberger 15 336.00 Kenlie Ware 16 325.00 Christian Beck 17 285.25 Ashlyn...

Kasey Postlewait

NST News 5/20/24: Senior Recognition NST would like to recognize the six graduating high school swimmers from the Senior Group (3 this week, 3 next week). We wish them the very best! Swim-a-Thon 2024 funds turned in so far $12,914.20! Last day to hand in funds is Tuesday May 28th. Ranking Amount Participant 1 1,450.00 Zoey Chappell 2 1,200.00 Emma Zamudio 3 1,003.95 Aine Maher 4 930.00 Patricia Parker 5 845.00 Gwynn Postlewait 6 844.00 Helen Faber 7 750.00 Melody Dinerstein 8 700.00 Claire Hurty 9 600.00 Samuel Postlewait 10...