SHST Weekly Report - May 6, 2024

Kelly Crossley

Away We Go!

HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS

 

Sleepy Hollow Sea Lions vs. Scott Valley Sea Serpents Swim Meet on 5/4/2024

The Sleepy Hollow Sea Lions hosted the Scott Valley Sea Serpents on Saturday in a rainy but exciting first home meet. Chilly swimmers tried to stay dry under tents and blankets, as they braved each race in between ramen bowls. Mother nature couldn’t slow down the relay teams, which saw the 8&U relay team come from behind to win first place thanks to a super strong anchor leg by Ellery Olson. The Sea Lions claimed first and second places in the 11-12 medley relay, where Austin Landles-Cobb held off his competition to snag the second place spot for the team. In the 8&U Freestyle, Soren Scozzaro sailed to first place with a personal best time. Another meet highlight was seeing the high schoolers return to race, including Loretta Hovey, who has been named one of Marin Athletic Foundation's Student Athletes of the Year. A big thank you to all the parent volunteers for working in the wet weather! And a VERY SPECIAL shout out to Dan Wolf for all his hard work on a really challenging day. He had many innovative ways to keep us dry - thank you Dan!!

 

POOL RECORDS:

 

NEW TO THE TOP 10 BOARD:

Soren Scozzaro, (Boys 8&U) 25Y Fly, 16.84

Vincent Krilanovich, (Boys 15-18) 50Y Free, 49.63

 

BIGGEST DROPS:

Dillon Duemler, Boys 11-12 50Y Free, -5.85

Ivar Anderson, Boys 9-10 50Y Back, -4.49

Gabriel Porter, Boys 13-14 100Y I.M., -4.38

Sophie Filice, Girls 9-10 50Y Fly, -4.13

John Fahy, Boys 11-12 Fly, -3.99

Enzo Salibello, Boys 11-12 50Y Free, -3.56

Schuyler Hill, Boys 13-14 100Y I.M., -3.45

Baxter Dixon, Boys 11-12 100Y I.M., -3.24

Elijah Wagner, Boys 8&U 25Y Back, -3.09

Owen Friedman, Boys 9-10 50Y Back, -2.99

Grayson Heifferon, Boys 50Y Free, -2.52

Daria Silin, Girls 8&U 25Y Back, -2.53

Uma Krieger, 8&U 25Y Free, -2.45

Delphine Thomas, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, -2.28

Ty Sellenriek, Boys 11-12 50Y Breast, -2.20

Evelyn Lamphier, Girls 9-10 50Y Breast, -2.10

Viggo Westberg, Boys 9-10 50Y Free, -1.98

Eoin McElligott, Boys 11-12 50Y Breast, -1.94

Emme Williams, Girls 13-14 50Y Back, -1.89

 

                                                    

TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS:

Soren Scozzaro, (Boys 8&U) 25Y Free, 25Y Back, 25Y Fly

Hailey Bennett, (Girls 9-10) 50Y Free, 50Y Back, 100Y I.M.

Zoe Singleton, (Girls 11-12) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.

Baxter Dixon, (Boys 11-12) 50Y Free, 50Y Breast, 100Y I.M.

Elsa Kastner, (Girls 13-14) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.

 

Click here to see all the results.

 

Sign up NOW for our next Dual Meet against the Terra Linda Orcas - Saturday, May 11

Please sign up now for our meet against Terra Linda on Saturday, May 11th! 

Remember the deadline is to sign up is Tuesday at midnight prior to every meet!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR DUAL MEETS:

All swimmers must sign up to ATTEND or DECLINE the meet and select the events they want to swim: 

Group 1 swimmers can only sign up for Freestyle and Backstroke.

Group 2, 3, & 4 swimmers can sign up for 3 events but only if they have mastered the strokes. (If you are not sure, contact coach Mark.)

 

Visit our website to read detailed instructions about how to sign up, click on “Meet Sign Up”.

If your child is not swimming in the meet, PLEASE DECLINE in the sign ups so we do not have to contact you. (You must do this for each meet!)

 

Click here to sign up for the Meet now!

 

What's in those Ribbon Boxes?

Ribbons from the weekend's dual meet will be available in file boxes on the snack bar starting Tuesdays. There are slots sorted alphabetically by last name - please only remove your family's contents and instruct your kids to to the same. Ribbons are awarded to all 12 & Under swimmers in all heats and events. Ribbons have a sticker on the back with the event, time and place.

Look out for Best Time Ribbons! Swimmers collect Best Time ribbons and can then earn stars, which can be sewn onto the back of a sweatshirt.

Ribbon boxes may include:

• Colored Heat Place Ribbons - labeled with your child’s name and the heat details on the back.  

• Yellow Best Time Ribbons - earned when a 14 & Under swimmer swims a faster time in a particular event than he or she has previously in the same season.

• DQ Slips - a slip could mean a suggestion from a stroke and turn judge or a DQ. Treat these as learning opportunities… read the slip with your child, communicate with the coaches, and help your child learn how to improve their strokes.  

• Swimmer of the Week Photos - will also be filed in the box after they are pulled from the board (do not remove them from the board yourself – thanks).

• Other paperwork – such as team photo order forms for next week's photo day.

Read more on our website on ribbons, best times and stras, DQs, and other awards. If you believe there is a mistake with your child's ribbons, please double check on the results sheets and write it on the clip board next to the ribbon box. We will look into it and correct any mistakes. 

 

Team Photo Day is THIS WEDNESDAY, May 8 & Ice Cream Sandwiches

One, Two, Three, CHEESE! It's picture day on May 8th! The entire team gathers for a team photo. Afterwards the kids can socialize and eat ice cream sandwiches.

 

Here are some logistics and tips:

Individual and/or Buddy pictures can be taken before or after the team photo.  Individual photos start at 2:30 pm. We recommend doing these BEFORE the team photo.

There are 3 locations for Individual/ Group photos. Please consider this before picture day. There will be lines at each location.

 

 

Ordering. The Order Form is here.  Feel free to print this, decide on which package you'd like, and fill it out in advance. Paper forms will also be availbale on the snack bar, near the Ribbon Boxes this week. Bring the form and payment with you on Photo Day.

Payment. Payment can be made by Venmo or check (stapled to your order form and handed in) on May 8th.

Please make sure your swimmers are at the pool no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday May, 8th IN THEIR SHST BATHING SUITS for the team photo. Pick up no later than 4:45pm. There will be no practice on this day.

 

We are looking for two volunteers to help with Photo Day, in exchange for a FREE PHOTO PACKAGE! Email [email protected] if interested.

 

Fun Friday Photos & Friday, May 10: 11+ Casino Night

Ante up! It's time for our older swimmers to have a little gambling fun! 11+ swimmers come out to the Clubhouse for a great night of games to win prizes and spend time with teammates. The games are simple so no experience is necessary. Dinner and dessert will be provided. This event is for 11+ swimmers only (no parents) and starts at 7:15 pm and goes until 8:30 pm. If your 11+ swimmers are in Group 4 make sure they pack a change of clothes in their swim bag for the evening. Evite sent out on Friday 5/3. Please RSVP.

 

Thank you to everyone who helps to make Fun Fridays such a great practice! 

 

Congrats to the Swimmers of the Week!

Group 1: Ben Smida & Elle Feichtmeir

Group 2: Lucy Cereghino & Wilfie Wild

Group 3: Julie Hyer & Aero Holt

Group 4: Reid Skelton & Maddie Chruchill

Grab an Extra Parka?

If you happened to grab an extra parka by mistake, we are looking for one that has the name, "Kramer". Please contact Erin Hill if you have the parka. Thank you!

 

Lost & Found

Be sure to check the Lost and Found this week.  There are many items left from Saturday- umbrellas, camping chairs, and towels.

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL SWIMMERS

Wednesday, May 8th: Picture Day: NO PRACTICE

Friday, May 10th: 11 & Up Casino Night

Saturday, May 11th: Sleepy Hollow @ Terra Linda (Away)

Saturday, May 18th: Novato Riptide @ Sleepy Hollow (Home)

No Meet Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, June 1st: Sleepy Hollow @ Lucas Valley (Away)

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT....

Traffic Circle Guidelines
We are implementing some new rules around the traffic circle. Parents- use the Traffic circle ONLY TO DROP OFF your swimmer(s). To PICK UP your swimmer(s) please park in the parking stalls to wait. Waiting in the circle is blocks others, as well as causes back-up onto Butterfield, blocking residential driveways and the bike lane.
 

Traffic Changes on Butterfield Rd.

We want to bring your attention to a safety improvement along Butterfield that is welcomed and supported by the Swim Team. Bike lanes have been painted on both sides of the road, and “No Parking” signs are going up this week. Be prepared for a substantial change in parking availability along Butterfield. Parking in a bike lane, even partially, is prohibited (see illustration below). We will need to get acclimated to the changes and how they affect parking. More information to come as it relates to parking for Home Meets. Thank you for partnering with us to create safe bike lanes for walkers and bikers- our neighbors and our children. 

 

Parking and Driver Safety

Please be aware of increased pedestrians and bikers around the Clubhouse, with the start of swim team. Be very careful when walking along and crossing Butterfield Road. Help teach our Sea Lions to be responsible pedestrians and bikers. If driving, slow down and focus. When dropping off your swimmer and/or parking for practice:

  • Do not park in front of the Clubhouse, this is strictly for drop off.  

  • Park perpendicular (not parallel) in the gravel spaces to maximize space for other people.

  • Please don’t ever park in the no parking zones across from the Clubhouse or in the handicapped parking spot in front of the Clubhouse - not even to wait for your swimmer after practice/ if you remain in the car.

  • Please do not let your child "jump quickly out of the car" in the middle of the road.  This is not safe!  Please take the extra minute and use the drop off circle.

  • Use the dirt walkway in front of parked cars, and do not walk on the bike path on Butterfield, behind parked cars.

  • Do not block driveways or mailboxes.  Please be respectful of our neighbors!

  • And again, please slow down, and watch out for Sea Lions and parents crossing Butterfield and riding and walking in the bike lanes. These Sea Lions are all of our children.

 

Bikes

 

As we partner with the Sleepy Hollow Homes Assocation to increase safety along Butterfield Road, we encourage families to bike to and from practice, if your child is ready for this.  As a community, we are working to decrease the number of cars along Butterfield Road. If you bike, please remember:

  • Please use the bike racks outside of the main black gate and do not block the Fire Zone/No Parking area. 
  • Don’t forget to bring bike locks! SHST and SHHA are not responsible for lost or stolen bikes.
  • Bikes are not allowed inside the gated pool area.​

 

No Dogs

Please remember that the Sleepy Hollow Homes Association forbids dogs at the Clubhouse and pool area.  Swim team families MAY NOT BRING DOGS to practices or meets.  Dogs may not be tied up or left outside the gates and fence in front of the Clubhouse,       even if you are just running in to drop off your swimmer. Please help us abide by this SHHA rule and leave your dog at home. Thank you!

Raise the Bar

The Sleepy Hollow Swim Team is proud to be partnering again with Raising the Bar, Keep Youth Events Substance Free. The goal of this important county-wide initiative is to shift the norms of substance use and encourage healthy choices by keeping youth events substance free. Thank you for keeping our swim team events substance free.

Donations

As a volunteer based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on swimmer registration fees and generous donations to help us operate while maintaining and building upon our incredible community. Donations specifically help us do this while expenses and costs continue to rise. Donations to our team also help us fund the many FUN events that we host during the season where kids build camaraderie and get to know each other outside of the pool (movie nights, karaoke, casino night, etc). 
 
Every dollar and donation counts! You can donate any amount to our team HERE, and/or donate/sponsor a specific Fun event HERE. Your donation will be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. 
 
We would like to thank Zamira Solari Realty for sponsoring the team's Fun Fridays again this season! Thank you to the Clarke Family and Celebrations of Marin for donating to the Champs Dinner again this year. We appreciate your generosity and support!

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