SHST Weekly Report - May 8, 2023

Tina Fruhauf

 

Away We Go!

HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS

Great Job at the Strawberry Meet - 5/06/2023!

A cool, damp morning greeted our Seal Lion swimmers Saturday, as they hosted the Strawberry Seals for their second swim meet of the season.  Swimmers huddled under tents and umbrellas, hoping to avoid the morning drizzle.  After a patriotic Dorian Betti national anthem, the relays were off to an exciting start!  The Mixed 9-10 200Y Medley Relay came down to a nail-biting finish, with the Sea Lion team edging out the Seals by 0.24 seconds.  In very exciting news, a new pool record was set for the Mixed 13-14 200Y Medley Relay in 1:53.64 (2007 record was 1:54.32)!!  Woo-hoo! Congratulations to Hannah Reichley, Nolan Andrews, Holly Hovey, and Nate Greenberg for this accomplishment!

Nolan Andrews continued to climb the pool record board, moving from the fifth all time fastest boys 13-14 50Y backstroke to THIRD fastest, with a time of 27.11. Way to go, Nolan! The Seals gave our swimmers some tough competition, pushing the Sea Lions to achieve many best times (186!!!) and a victory; all the while exhibiting sportsmanship and class - cheering for teammates and Seals alike. Congratulations Sea Lions! 

BIGGEST DROPS:

  • Girls 8&u 25Y Freestyle – Suvi Westberg    -6.17
  • Boys 9-10 50Y Freestyle – Ryan Fisk   -24.8
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Freestyle – Nathaly Ordonez   -12.68
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Freestyle – Stella Tchakalov   -9.04
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Freestyle – Lucy Hiller   -6.61
  • Boys 8&u 25Y Backstroke – Wilfred Wild  -8.14                                                                                                  
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Backstroke – Nathaly Ordonez   -11.66
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Backstroke – Blythe Harrington   -7.66
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Backstroke – Amelia Homitz   -7.03
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Backstroke – Amelia Todorescu   -6.42
  • Girls 9-10 50Y Breaststroke - Nora Heaphy   -6.68
  • Girls 11-12 50Y Breaststroke – Giuliana Sadat   -7.16                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

BEST TIMES IN ALL OF THEIR RACES: Anya Frey, Nate Greenberg, Holly Hovey, Julia Hyer, Elsa Kastner

TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS (Won all 3 of their events):  Sanne Kostecki, Nate Greenberg, Elsa Kastner, Holly Hovey

Complete meet results are attached, and can also be found on the website.

 

Signup NOW for our first AWAY meet against the Tidalwaves - Sat 5/13 (note the LATER START TIME!)

Please sign up now for our first AWAY meet - on Saturday, May 13th at Redwood High School! Warms ups for both teams will start at 10:00 am, the National Anthem will start at 10:30, and the meet will start promptly at 10:35 am.

Remember the deadline 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 dual meets are 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. Ribbons have a sticker on the back with the event, time and place.

Please note that there are are no best times ribbons for this meet. These can be earned starting next week when a 14 & Under swimmer gets a faster time in a particular event than he or she has previously swam in a dual meet in the same season. 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 - will begin after this Saturday’s meet.

• 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 – team photo order forms for this week's photo day are available next to the ribbon boxes.

Read more on our website on ribbons, best times, DQs, and other awards.

 

Team Photo Day is THIS WEDNESDAY, May 10th!

One, Two, Three, CHEESE!  It's picture day on May 10th! 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.

Please make sure your swimmers are at the pool no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday May, 10th IN THEIR SHST BATHING SUITS for the team photo. Pick up no later than 4:45 PM. There will be no practice on this day. 

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

Ordering. An example of the Order Form is attached. Feel free to review this in advance to decide which package you'd like. Paper forms are available next to the Ribbon Boxes.

Payment. Payment can be made by check, included in the paper order form and handed in on May 10th, or by Venmo.

 

More Fun to Come...

Friday, May 12: 11+ The Amazing Race

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 2023 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 4:30 PM SHARP. Do not be late. Groups 1 & 2 will have combined practice that day 4p-4:40 PM. There will be no Group 3 or 4 practice that day.

Remember to RSVP no later than May 10th!!

Email questions to Melissa Wahlstrom or Leigh Reichley.

 

Congrats to our Swimmers of the Week!

PLEASE do not remove the photos from the frames.  You will get your child's SOTW photo in the ribbon box after is it taken down. Thank you!

Group 1: Jai McGoldrick and Evie Davis

Group 2: Ben Smida and Mabel Murphy

Group 3: Holden Arentsen and Lily Wild

Group 4: Nolan Andrews and Paige Fredrickson

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR ALL SWIMMERS

Wednesday, May 10th: Team Picture Day (Individual/buddy shots beginning at 2:30, team photo at 4 pm)

Friday, May 12th: 11&up Amazing Race

Saturday, May 13th: Dual Swim Meet against the Tidalwaves (AWAY meet at Redwood HS - 10 AM warmups, 10:35 meet start)

Saturday, May 20th: Dual Swim Meet against the Scott Valley Sea Serpents  (HOME meet)

Friday, June 2nd: Second SLIC Store

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

 

SHST v. Orcas - 4/29/2023

A cool, foggy morning quickly warmed as swimmers and families descended upon the Sleepy Hollow pool. The volunteer crew did an amazing job of directing traffic, greeting guests, keeping our grounds clean, and providing us with hot coffee and baked potatoes! Sea Lions and Orcas swam their warm-ups in the pool, gearing up for their first dual meet of the season. Hailey Bennett gave us her sweet rendition of the National Anthem, and the mixed relays were underway. Big news out of this meet is the first record broken of the season! Nolan Andrews swam the 13/14 Boys 50 Backstroke in 27.43, which puts him as the Top 5th best all time, beating Coach Paul’s record on the Top Ten Board! Congratulations Nolan!

NEW TO THE TOP 10 BOARD: Nolan Andrews Boys 13/14 50y Backstroke at 27.43

Complete meet results are attached, and can also be found on the website.

Casino Night...

Thank you to all of our teenage volunteers for helping their younger teammates have a gaming good time!

Practice Meet!

The practice meet was a huge success - kids swam hard, parents got trained in thier volunteer jobs, and all had smiles on their faces. As you can see, MEETS REQUIRE ALL HANDS ON DECK!  Each and every volunteer is crucial to the success of the meet. It is imperative that you arrive on time for your volunteer role.  We are in this together!

It was a new experience for so many of our families and no doubt the newest and youngest swimmers had nerves going into their very first meet, but they absolutely crushed it!  Great job Sea Lions. Here is a bit more about the meet and the results...

Crossing Flag Reminder

Please return the crossing flags to their bin on the telephone poles after each use. Flags have gone missing... which is a huge bummer as they are handmade and donated!  Please help keep our kids safe as they cross busy Butterfield.  

THANK YOU!

...to the McMaster/Dixon Family for sponsoring Ice Cream on Picture Day!

...and to the Tchakalov Family for donating to the team!

Cheers to our Bark Buddies and Cookie Delivery Helpers!

Thanks to our older swimmers for taking new swimmers under their flipper and welcoming them to the team!

Summer Camp at San Domenico with Coach Mark & Coach Paul

Coach Mark and Coach Paul are running super fun water polo and swim camps at San Domenico this summer.  Click here for more details and to register.

Consider a Donation to SHST

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 the Dricken/Jaeger Family for sponsoring 9/10 Karaoke Night,   Zamira Solari Realty for sponsoring the team's Fun Fridays, the Mullen Family for sponsoring our 9/10 Movie Night, Ghiringhelli's Pizzeria for sponsoring 8&U Movie Night, the McMaster/Dixon Family for sponsoring Ice Cream at Team Photo Day!  Thank you also to the Grimm/Spooner Family, the Singleton Family, and the Tchakalov Family for thier contributions to the team. We appreciate your generosity and support!
 

Feed Our Coaches Breakfast

Breakfasts are left! Parents, please sign up to bring breakfasts for summer practices to our wonderful coaches. Mark and Paul really appreciate it! Sign up here for 2023. THANK YOU!

Practice Details

Practices are Monday through Friday and swimmers may attend as often as they like. Our coaches recommend that swimmers attend practice at least three days a week in order to progress throughout the season. Click here for more information.

Questions regarding your child's practice group should be directed to Mark Anderson.

Practice Schedule

Swim practices start on Monday, February 27th and go through June 9th. 

Group 1             4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Group 2             4:40 PM - 5:25 PM

Group 3             5:25 PM - 6:15 PM

Group 4             6:15 PM - 7:25 PM*

*on Fridays Group 4 practices from 6:15 PM - 7:10 PM

Please be sure you have read the important rules/guidelines about swim practice here:

  • We ask that parents of groups 3 & 4 not hang around the pool deck/watch practices.
  • Due to the nature of the landscaping, we ask that all swimmers wear shoes when entering the site to keep the pool clean.
  • Practices will change from the afternoons to the mornings starting Monday, June 12th.
  • For more information, please read Getting Prepared for Practice.

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 walkway on Butterfield from Katrina Ct. to the clubhouse.  

  • Remind your swimmer(s) not to walk 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.​

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!

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