SHST Weekly Newsletter - May 5, 2025
Away We Go!
HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS
Sea Lions vs. Strawberry Seals - May 3
The Sleepy Hollow Sea Lions hosted the Strawberry Seals in Saturday’s home swim meet. Swimmers gathered under cloudy skies and hyped themselves up with a bark battle against the Seals that set the competitive tone for the day. Dorian Betti sang our national anthem, and the meet was underway. The Sea Lions swept the team relays with some incredible comeback performances to edge out the Seals. Frankie Parker had a standout race in her Girls 8&U 25Y Free, while Hunter Canori had some big personal bests in his Boys 9-10 Free and Back. Jacob Brennan qualified for All Stars in his Boys 9-10 Back, and Maggie Dyakovski grabbed 1st place for her Girls 13-14 50Y Back. Finally, Maeve Kastner swam an incredibly fast Girls 50Y Fly, putting her on the Top Ten leader board in 8 th place. Way to go Maeve!
There were 254 best times from our Sea Lions on Saturday - let’s go!
TOP TEN BOARD:
Maeve Kastner, Girls 11-12 50Y Fly, moved onto board at 8th place (29.28)
BIGGEST DROPS:
Caden Stockness, Boys 8&U 25Y Back, -13.42
Bear Martin, Boys 8&U Back, -11.85
Ella Marom, Girls 9-10 50Y Back, -10.16
Silas Donni, Boys 8&U 25Y Back, -9.63
Greyson Rezaian, Girls 8&U Free, -7.51
Hunter Canori, Boys 9-10 50Y Back, -5.99
Mia Bablitch, Girls 11-12 100Y I.M., -5.97
Leo Marth, Boys 8&U 50Y Free, -5.92
Hazel Prescutti, Girls 9-10 50Y Back, -5.77
Luke Muldoon, Boys 9-10 50Y Free, -5.57
Blythe Harrington, Girls 11-12 50Y Free, -5.12
Abigail Gillies, Girls 11-12 50Y Free, -5.03
Brooks Canori, Boys 11-12 50Y Fly, -4.81
Leo Marth, Boys 8&U Back, -4.79
Hugh O’Meara, Boys 8&U 25Y Free, -4.61
Eve O’Meara, Girls 8&U 25Y Back, -4.48
Sophie Filice, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, -4.34
Evelyn Lamphier, Girls 9-10 50Y Breast, -4.27
Anna Lucchese, Girls 9-10 50Y Back, -4.17
Sloan Friedman, Girls 8&U 25Y Back, -4.09
TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS:
Julia Hyer (Girls 9-10) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.
Baxter Dixon (Boys 11-12) 50Y Free, 50Y Breast, 100Y I.M.
Zoe Singleton (Girls 13-14) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.
Ben Wolf (Boys 13-14) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.
A Note from Coach Mark
Congratulations all Sealions on a great day if swimming this weekend. Paul and I were totally impressed and inspired by the kids. We are also particularly proud of our High School swimmers who swam this last weekend. I am attaching the files for the MCAL and BCL championships. There is a lotta info here. But I think the kids will recognize some of their teammates and be inspired by their swimming.
Time to Sign up for our next Dual Meet vs. the Terra Linda Orcas - Saturday, May 10
Please sign up now for our next dual meet on May 10! We will host the Terra Linda Orcas at HOME. Heat sheets will be sent out on Friday.
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?
On Tuesdays at practice, ribbons from the weekend's dual meet will be available in file boxes on the snack bar. 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. Only the top 3 Relay teams receive ribbons.
Ribbons have a sticker on the back with the event, time and place.
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 - will begin this week.
• 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).
Read more on our website on ribbons, best times, DQs, and other awards. If you have any questions about the ribbons in your boxes or think you are missing any, please contact [email protected].
Congrats to the Swimmers of the Week!
Group 1: Roan Heftye and Helena Garrison
Group 2: Cristina Lucchese and Cole Nelson
Group 3: Benny Davis and Anna Lucchese
Group 4: Liliana Simon and Cameron Karimi
Team Photo Day is THIS WEDNESDAY, May 7 & Ice Cream Sandwiches
One, Two, Three, CHEESE! It's picture day on May 7th! The entire team gathers for a team photo. Afterwards the kids can socialize and eat ice cream sandwiches. There is no swim practice that day, but kids must wear thier Team Uniform suit.
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 are also availbale on the snack bar, near the Ribbon Boxes this week. Bring the form and payment with you on Photo Day. Forms must be in hard copy and given to the photographer on Wednesday.
Payment. Payment can be made by Venmo or check (stapled to your order form and handed in) on May 7th.
Please make sure your swimmers are at the pool no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday May 7th IN THEIR SHST BATHING SUITS for the team photo. Pick up no later than 4:45pm. There will be no swim practice on this day.
Note for group 1 & 2 families: parents are expected to stay at the pool to supervise their children.
Fun Committee Updates
Friday, May 16: 11+ The Amazing Race
All 11 & Up swimmers are invited to the Sea Lion Amazing Race! This super fun, fast-paced event involves teamwork, lots of running and quick thinking! The swimmers work in teams led by our High School swimmers to solve clues that lead them to various destinations in the Hollow where they will play hilarious games and participate in goofy challenges with the goal of getting to their next clue…all in an effort to get to the final destination first to become the 2025 SHST Amazing Race Champions. All of the players and HS leaders gather at the end for pizza.
All participants should WEAR their bathing suits under comfortable running clothes (shorts, t-shirt). All participants should WEAR RUNNING SHOES! There is A LOT of running in this event. Be prepared to get wet and be prepared to run!
Meet in the courtyard at the Clubhouse at 4:30p SHARP. Do not be late.
Group 4 Dryland Training continues
Dryland training is available to Group 4 swimmers, every Wednesday and Thursday until June 12.
There is no dryland training this Wednesday, May 7 because it's photo day.
Coaches Meals are Appreciated
Thank you for bringing our Coaches dinner each night! They are very grateful for the delicious meals! Please click here to review your SignUp.
Helpful Links
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL SWIMMERS
May 7, 2025: Team picture day, no practice, no dryland training
May 10, 2025: Home meet, vs. Terra Linda Orcas
May 16, 2025: 11&up Amazing Race
May 17, 2025: Away meet vs. Tidalwaves
May 24, 2025: No meet - Memorial Day Weekend
May 31, 2025: Away meet vs. Marinwood
June 7, 2025: Away meet vs. Scott Valley Sea Serpents
June 14, 2025: No dual meet this weekend. All Stars for those who qualify. How do you know if your kid qualifies? You'll get an email.
June 21, 2025: Home meet vs. Swimarin
June 28, 2025: MSL Championships Meet
June 29, 2025: Champs dinner
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT....
Private Lessons and Swim Clinics with Paul are now open for registration. Early season is the best time to work on technique and set good habits and intentions for the season ahead.
Register here for Lessons and Swim Clinics
Reminder: 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!
No Dogs
Donations
Big shout out to our donors this season:
