Gold and Silver groups will practice earlier this week May 16-19 - practice will be from 6:00-7:30 pm Monday through Thursday with no practice offered on Friday. If you are competing at NCS for individual events and/or relays you are strongly encouraged to attend the special NCS practices being held May 16-19 from 3:45-5 pm at Ridgway. Please help spread the word to your teammates and friends to make sure everyone is aware of the different practice times. Thanks for your support & GO NEPTUNES!!

Rest assured parents we're thinking of your hungry bellies as well. The popular taco truck from the Spring Fling will be parked outside the swim center tonight while the 2011 swim-a-thon event is going on in the water. We'll have pizza and ice cream for the athletes and the taco truck will be there for the parents. Looking forward to seeing you all at the pool this afternoon/evening and GO NEPTUNES!!

SWIM-A-THON 2011 Neptune Swimming What is a swim-a-thon? Swim-a-Thon is a fundraiser in which participants earn money for their team by swimming lengths of the pool. Swimmers have a two-hour period to swim a maximum of 200 lengths. Participants get pledges from businesses, family, neighbors, etc. prior to swimming. Some choose to get pledges and money prior to swimming while others get pledges per length and collect the money following the Swim-a-Thon. IMPORTANT DATES: Pledge period: April 11 – May 11 Swim – A – Thon: · Saturday, April 23rd...

4/22/2011 By Mike Watkins//Correspondent Once upon a time, Maya Dirado’s time in the pool involved lifts and eggbeaters instead of flips and turns. The Stanford freshman started out as a synchronized swimmer but realized after a couple of years doing “water ballet,” that her talents in the water could be put to better use. “I started with synchronized swimming at age 6, but I was terrible at holding my breath for long periods of time,” Dirado said. “So I switched to swimming instead. I have loved being in the water...

February 28, 2011 RE: Winter Food & Funds Drive Dear Neptune Swimming: Thank you for making a difference in our community. Your efforts collected 776 pounds of food, which allows the Redwood Empire Food Bank to distribute the food necessary to provide 611 meals to our neighbors in need. On behalf of the children, families and senior who turn to the REFB for food assistance. Thank You! Nearly 1 in 5 people face food insecurity in Sonoma County. Your donation has proven that you are a community champion for hunger...

20 Questions with Amanda Sims By Bob Schaller//Correspondent Amanda Sims did two things in 2009 that she really wanted to do again this year: help Cal to another NCAA team championship, and win the 100 fly. Sims, a member of the 2011 U.S. World University Games Team did that, and hopes to have a strong showing at Olympic Trials next year. 1. In your wildest dreams, did you envision graduating as a two-time NCAA champion? Amanda: Not really! When I first decided to go to Cal, winning NCAAs was not...

We are very glad to present this third edition of the Trident Newsletter. It is a swimmer directed newsletter from swimmers to other swimmers, whose mission is to provide a place where all swimmers can share their swimming experiences and read about those of their fellow Neptune teammates and coaches. Here, swimmers will be able to find motivation, support, and advice to help them become better swimmers and teammates....to read the full article and many other wonderful treats click here

Practice schedule for week of March 21-25, 2011 at Ridgway Elite, Black & Gold Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7-9:30 am….Tuesday & Thursday 7-10:30 am Silver & athletes not on spring break from Elite, Black & Gold Monday - Friday 4-5:30 pm White Monday - Friday 4-5:00 Red 2/Red 1/ Bronze 1 M-Th 5-5:45 pm SH 1 M-W-F 4:30-5 SH2 T-Th-F 4:30-5 Pre-team T & Th 4-4:30 Blue & Bronze 2 – No change to time or location during this week

Neptune alum were very busy over the past few weeks competing across the country in their respective univeristy's conference championships. It makes us all proud to witness the continued growth of these Neptune athletes and we are excited about their success! College Conference Championship results Jessie AmpueroBYU 200 IM 13th / 400 IM 14th / 200 Fly 14th Maya DiRadoStanford 200 IM 3rd / 400 IM 2nd / 200 Back 1st Tyler HannisPacific 100 Back 10th / 200 Back 9th / 500 Free 13th Kim Harris Santa Cruz 100 Fly...

Dine and Donate BENEFITING THE Neptune Swimming Food, Beverage, and Fun! Johnny Garlic’s will donate 25% of pre-tax food sales generated by your group. How: Invitation must be present at the time of purchase to participate in the fundraiser. Sorry, no coupons, scrip or discounts will be honored in conjunction with this fundraiser. This invitation can’t be distributed at the restaurants entrance or in its vicinity. When: Present this invitation on Monday, March 7th, 2011- and get ready to enjoy a great meal for a great cause. Windsor: Santa Rosa:...