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Hello! Welcome to the SCAY swim team news page. Here you can get all the latest updates about SCAY and YMCA swimming events. Browse the articles below to see our most current news.

Here are the 2008-09 Meet schedule and the Parent Handbook for your reference.

Also team wear for swimmers: Swimmer Order form

and for parents: Parent Order Form

District Entries

Licensed To: State College Area YMCA

3/2/2010

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Individual  Meet  Entries  Report

YMCA Western PA District Meet  13-Mar-10 to 14-Mar-10 [Ageup: 12/1/2009] Yards

Location: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

State College Area YMCA [SCAY-MA]    Coach: STEVE POWER

PA     

WOMEN

Kiana Albert (12)

# 17

Women 11-12 200 Medley Relay A

Fly

# 25

Women 11-12 50 Fly

   30.46Y

# 29

Women 11-12 50 Back

   31.97Y

Leandra Albert (13)

# 35

Women 13-14 200 Medley Relay A

Free

# 37

Women 13-14 200 Free

 2:04.75Y

# 39

Women 13-14 50 Free

   26.77Y

Kate Cooper (11)

# 21

Women 11-12 50 Free

   29.93Y

Breanne Cummins (12)

# 17

Women 11-12 200 Medley Relay A

Back

# 23

Women 11-12 200 IM

 2:39.91Y

# 31

Women 11-12 50 Breast

   37.70Y

Avery Cymbor (10)

# 1

Women 10 & Under 200 Medley Relay A

Free

# 11

Women 10 & Under 50 Back

   39.08Y

# 13

Women 10 & Under 50 Breast

   42.93Y

Grace Dangelo (8)

# 5

Women 10 & Under 100 IM

 1:25.92Y

Ruth Dangelo (10)

# 1

Women 10 & Under 200 Medley Relay A

Fly

# 9

Women 10 & Under 100 Free

 1:10.83Y

# 11

Women 10 & Under 50 Back

   36.96Y

Danielle Feffer (15)

# 53

Women 15-18 400 Medley Relay A

Fly

# 61

Women 15-18 100 Fly

 1:01.41Y

# 65

Women 15-18 100 Back

 1:03.59Y

Jackie Feffer (10)

# 11

Women 10 & Under 50 Back

   39.94Y

# 13

Women 10 & Under 50 Breast

   41.71Y

# 15

Women 10 & Under 200 Free Relay A

1

Jordan Garrigan (15)

# 55

Women 15-18 200 Free

 2:05.88Y

# 57

Women 15-18 50 Free

   26.91Y

# 71

Women 15-18 400 Free Relay A

1

Marie Gingher (15)

# 53

Women 15-18 400 Medley Relay A

Breast

# 57

Women 15-18 50 Free

   26.36Y

# 69

Women 15-18 100 Breast

 1:13.38Y

Suzanne Gingher (17)

# 53

Women 15-18 400 Medley Relay A

Free

# 57

Women 15-18 50 Free

   24.02Y

# 63

Women 15-18 100 Free

   53.50Y

Kirsten Hillsley (12)

# 17

Women 11-12 200 Medley Relay A

Breast

# 23

Women 11-12 200 IM

 2:27.03Y

# 31

Women 11-12 50 Breast

   36.11Y

Laura Holleran (14)

# 43

Women 13-14 100 Fly

 1:09.50Y

# 45

Women 13-14 100 Free

   58.97Y

# 51

Women 13-14 200 Free Relay A

1

Jessica Hook (14)

# 51

Women 13-14 200 Free Relay A

4

Phoebe Jordan (15)

# 59

Women 15-18 200 IM

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SCAY News - March 2 States/Districts/Banquet

SCAY News – March 2, 2010 

Hello everyone,

     Several people have asked me if their children can still swim with the team, even though they didn’t make District times.   The answer is YES.  You are very welcome to keep swimming until the end of this season!  (the end of March)  More to follow from Steve…

 SCAY Banquet/Date Saver:     Our annual SCAY Banquet is scheduled for Friday, April 16th at the Park Forest Baptist Church.    It is a lot of fun for swimmers and families.  Swimmers will receive trophies and envelopes with their best times of the season.   We will congradulate and hear from our graduating seniors.  And there will be lots of food!     Need for Shopping Bags for StatesFrom Mechteld Hillsley, T-shirt chair at States:   For t-shirt distribution at States we are in need of sturdy shopping bags of all sizes (small – xlarge to fit anywhere from 1-20 shirts).  Please set any donated bags by the file cabinet at the Y.  Donations can be made at anytime from now until March 16.  Thank you!  Mechteld Hillsley States Volunteer Needs

Thank you to all who have volunteered to help at States this year.   We still need help in the following areas:

Saturday Morning:  Security (2), T-shirts and flowers (1), male messenger (1 teen), awards (1 teen)

Saturday Afternoon:  Admissions (1), Security (3), Seeding/Seating (1)

Sunday Morning:  Admissions (2), Seeding/Seating (1), Awards (2 teens)

Sunday Afternoon:  Security (3), t-shirts/flowers (3) teen male and female messengers Please see the attached schedule for times, etc.   This represents State College obligations only.  The total number needed at each spot, which includes Bellefonte and State College, is in parentheses.   Please sign up via email (jkoberna@stompit.net) or telephone 466-6163 ASAP!    Please also let me know if you are not signing up because you are out of town or unavailable for another reason.   I will begin calling folks next week.   Thanks again for your time.  This really IS fun! National Anthem Singer for StatesWe still are in need of one more SCAY singer for the National Anthem at States.  Our very own Maddie Myford will be singing Saturday afternoon.  Please let me know if you know of a swimmer with a nice voice who would be interested and willing to do this for us. Districts

If this is the first year your child has qualified for Districts, please don’t hesitate to contact me or another board member or parent rep if you have questions that weren’t answered in last week’s SCAY News.                

 Have a good week, Jenny

Shouts from Steve - March 2, 2010

March 2, 2010

 

Good Tuesday Morning:

 

My wife, Kelli Hoover, had back surgery this past Thursday, which is why I have been away from practices.  Yesterday should be the last day I will miss, unless something unforeseen comes up.  Everything is fine and the doctor feels very positive about the success of the operation.

 

Districts                                  Districts are March 13 – 14.  Here is the general schedule:

            Saturday           A.M.    13-14 session

                                    P.M.    15-18 session

            Sunday A.M.    10/U session

                                    P.M.    11-12 session

 

            Attached are our District entries.  No individual event changes will be allowed.  We can change relay personnel, though we can only use SCAY swimmers already entered in the meet.

            When I receive our warm up times/lanes I will get them to you.

 

Saturday Practice                   This Saturday, March 6, we will have a practice for District qualifiers only.  This practice will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Parents:  it would be nice to send in breakfast treats for the kids after practice.

 

Communication                      What has been happening with these notes going out is I send them to our IT person who sends them out over our server.  (This all language and approach I do not understand.)  Our IT is on her honeymoon, so I will send this out via the distribution lists I have; Jenny Koberna will also send them out and will put them on the website.  Pass the word if you get messages this week.  The IT will be back next week.

 

More as it happens.  I am looking forward to seeing the kids tonight…..

 SP 

Practices will be held today, Friday February 26

Practices will be held today, Friday, February 26.   D3 will practice with Jr/Sr from 3:40-5:00.   All others practice from 5:00-6:15.   As always, use your best judgement regarding whether it is safe for you to travel.

Jenny

SCAY Practices ON today, February 25, 2010

Hi everyone,
    There WILL be practice today at SCAY.   Certainly use your best judgement if the weather starts to deteriorate.  Right now, it looks like it will be ok until later in the evening.
Jenny

Shouts from Steve - February 24, 2010

February 24, 2010

Good Wednesday Morning:

A couple things I forgot to mention in yesterday's note.....

Today's Practice                               

I will not be at practice tonight.  Nicole will be taking my practices today and tomorrow and Brendan (see next item) will run practice Friday.

Friday Practices (2/26)                      

The only change for Friday is that the D3 group will practice from 3:40 - 5:00.  If swimmers in this group cannot attend during this time, they can come during their regular Friday time (5:00 - 6:15).  We will be running a special circuit practice for the JR/SR and D3 kids this day.

Last Chance Meet                            

There has been some concern expressed about having enough parent volunteers running this meet.  Right now we have over 50 kids entered in the meet.  We will pick up some more over the next few days.  This meet has been on our schedule all season.  With 50+ kids, and visiting teams providing some help, we will run this meet as we normally do.  Please be willing to time, officiate, work the desk, whatever it takes to make sure SCAY puts on a good meet.  Even if you don't have swimmers in the meet, you can still come and help.  I look forward to a fun meet Saturday.  See you then.

More next week.... 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - February 23 Last Chance/States

SCAY News – February 23, 2010 

Hello SCAY families,

      Thank you to all of you who helped at Champs.  It was fun to watch our swimmers do so well.   

 Last Chance Meet

This Saturday, February 27, is our last home meet, the “Last Chance Meet”   This meet offers swimmers from the league one last chance to make district times.    Any swimmer is very welcome to swim, regardless of how close they are to district times.   8 and unders will have to swim the 10 and under events, though, since there are no 8 and under events at Districts.  

Here are the group assignments:

Concessions donations and volunteers:   Jr/Sr  Karen Myford  myford4@comcast.net

Set-up and extra volunteers for concessions:  D3  Mechteld Hillsley mechteld@engr.psu.edu

Tear Down:  D2   Terry Cumins   terrypsu@yahoo.com

Jr/Sr members, please remember to donate even if your swimmer is not planning to swim.  Karen has sent out the food item list.  There are a number of things that can be dropped off early.   Thanks!

 States Sign-ups 

     Attached you will find the sign up sheet for SCAYs responsibilities for States, which will be held at the PSU Natatorium on March 20 and 21, 2010.  We have over 120 shifts to fill at States, so it is quite an undertaking!   We split this evenly with Bellefonte, since we divide the profit with them.  They are a smaller team, so their families asked to volunteer 2-3 shifts per family.  We are asking 1-2 per family, preferably 2.  All families are asked to volunteer, regardless of whether they have a swimmer entered in the meet, because we all benefit from the money raised.  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

      Sign ups are NOT on line this year.  Please email me at jkoberna@stompit.net with what you would like to do.   You can also call me at 466-6163 (before 8:30pm) to sign up.    I will confirm right away.

      You will notice that there are several teen jobs, including Awards (runner, missing swimmer chase down) and messengers.  (requires a cell phone)   This is a wonderful opportunity for teens to get their high school volunteer hours.  Let me know ASAP if you would like to help.   The sooner you sign up, the more likely you are to get the position you would like.    You will not be allowed on deck or free entry to the meet unless you have signed up to volunteer for a position!   

     Feel free to call me if you have any questions about the positions or the meet itself.  It really is exciting to be a part of this and to watch some of the best swimmers in the state (including our own!) compete.   Please take a moment and sign up ASAP.   I will begin calling people after March 8.  (I am busy, too, and would appreciate not having to resort to this!)                                                Have a good week, Jenny

Shouts from Steve - February 18, 2010

 

February 18, 2010

Good Thursday Morning:

Here are our warm times/lanes for Saturday.  The A.M. session will start at 9:30, which is a change from the original start time.

                                                Warm Up                    Start Time

A.M.                                       7:55 - 8:15                  9:30

P.M.                                        12:00 - 12:25              1:30

I look forward to a fun and fast meet for our kids.....Go SCAY!!

 
SP
Steve Power
Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - February 16 Champs/Meet Info

SCAY News – February 16, 2010


Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the meet this past weekend.   I understand that it went very well! 

 KSYL Championships this Saturday, February 20.

This is a large meet, so be prepared to spend some time in a gymnasium with your swimmers.   Most people bring chairs, snacks (they will sell some there, too), extra towels, and games for the younger swimmers.   In the past, some teams have required the swimmers to wear some type of shoes to the seeding area, so you may want to play it safe and bring those, too.

    We will need to provide about 7-8 volunteers per session, which includes timers and officials.    We can contact the coordinator when we get there and see where help is needed.    Volunteers will have the best view of the meet!

     For more information, check the Hollidaysburg Swim Team Website http://www.tigersharksswimteam.org/Champs%20Info.html

  

Directions to the Hollidaysburg YMCA:

Hollidaysburg meet - at Hollidaysburg YMCA

*99 South
*take the Plank Road Exit (Logan Valley Mall exit)
*go right at the end of the ramp
*take a right at the first light you come to (look for EatNPark)
*take a right at the 2nd light (1/2 mile) - route South 36 (you'll go
under 99)
*approximately 3 miles the Y will be on your rightWest Districts, March 13 and 14

District T-shirt orders are due in the Koberna folder by Saturday, February 20.   I sent forms and a picture of the shirt with the last SCAY News.   We will hand them out at the meet.

       For further information about the Meet, visit http://www.hhs.iup.edu/hped/swmeets/2010ymcawestdistricts

Officials are needed for Districts!   Please go to the website above, go under Officials, complete the form, and return it as directed.   Please do this ASAP.   As I recall, they provide lunch!

If you would like to place a Happy Ad for your swimmer, also go to the above website under advertisements and complete the form there.   Happy Ads are due print ready and with payment, by February 27.

If you have not booked your hotel yet, we still have some openings at the Blairsville Hampton Inn.  1-724-459-5920. The SCAY rate is $99.00 per night and includes 2 queen beds.   Book under the “State College Area YMCA.”  

  YMCA State Championships, March 20 and 21

    Speaking of great websites, check out our new States website at http://www.ymcastates-pa.org.   Meet Director, Steph Albert did a wonderful job with this.   Also, check out the linked ads, and when you patronize these businesses, mention that you saw them on the States website!  Special thanks to Karen Myford for making this happen.

     I will soon be recruiting volunteers for States.   As you know by now, we all chip in for this, even if we don’t have a family member swimming.   I will not have volunteer sign ups on line this year.   If you have something special that you would like to do, please email me directly and ASAP at jkoberna@stompit.net.   I will be sending out times and job descriptions soon.  Ginny Newman (from Bellefonte) and I have been fine tuning the schedule based on feedback from last year and consultation with current chairpersons.   So, more to follow soon!  (I have started signing up people who have volunteered in the past and know the jobs they want.)

 

I think that’s all for this week.   You will hear more about warm up times from Steve later in the week.   As always, please contact me with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.

This is an exciting time of the year!

 

Best of luck to all of the swimmers,

Jenny

Shouts from Steve - February 16, 2010

 

February 16, 2010
Good Morning:
KYSL Champs                                              
All Team Practice Reminder                                         We will again have an all team practice this Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Parents, you did a great job sending in treats for the kids.  This week I will provide the treats.
Volunteers                                                      For our KYSL Champs we will need approximately 7-8 volunteers for each session.  Please make yourself available to work the meet - timing, officiating, etc.  You guys did a great job this past Saturday, and I thank you.
More soon.....
SP
Steve Power
Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - February 15, 2010

 

February 15, 2010
Good Monday Morning:
My wife gave me a Valentine's Day card that has what looks like an old Polaroid photo of a young girl standing on a porch with her arms folded and a sour look on her face.  The front of the card says, "I know sometimes I'm difficult and stubborn but since it's Valentine's Day I want you to know one thing...and on the inside of the card it says, "I'M WORTH IT!"  I got her a live plant.  How'd I do?  If you ever want to know my five rules for a long lasting relationship, ask.....
SCAY/Holidaysburg Dual Meet                  
Grace Dangelo broke the 8/U girls 25 free team record that was set in 1976, one of the oldest records on the books.  The record was 15.30 and Grace went 15.29.  Super job Grace!  Swimmers of the Meet are Kirsten Hillsley and Matt Fritsch.  Both swam well and swam up to help the high school kids get the first relay done so they could get their meet in before running to the bus to go over to Wyoming Valley West near Wilkes Barre.  Thank you Kirsten and Matt.
KYSL Champs                                              
I want to make this clear:  KYSL Champs this Saturday are at the Holidaysburg Y.  Dubois was originally scheduled to host the meet and, due to scheduling problems, couldn't, so Holidaysburg picked it up.  I appreciate their willing to do this.  Please read the following:
  • I am attaching our entries.  If your swimmer(s) will not be participating please let me know.  I must make any changes by tomorrow night.  I am not inclined to change events, though will change entry times - ESPECIALLY any high school times I submitted.  Please let me know ASAP.
  • 8/U and 10/U swimmers will swim the morning session with warm ups beginning not before 7:00 a.m.  11-12, 13-14, 15-18 swimmers will swim in the afternoon session with warm ups beginning not before noon.  When I receive specific warm up times/lanes later in the week I will send this information to you.
All Team Practice                                          We will again have an all team practice this Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Parents, you did a great job sending in treats for the kids.  This week I will provide the treats.
Districts                                                          The meet is March 13-14 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  The coaching staff will meet Sunday morning (February 21) to set up our District entries.  These could change due to our Last Chance meet on February 27.  We will be sending in our final entries after Last Chance.  Swimmers can enter a total of three events, one of which must be a relay.  If swimmers with more than three qualifying times have preferences, please get these to me.  As has happened in the past, swimmers not qualified in individual events have been placed on District relays.  If your swimmer who does not have individual qualifying times for Districts and will not be available for relays please let me know.
Note                                                                KYSL and Districts are different from our dual meets.  Once we send in entries we can not add swimmers and, in most cases, change swimmers and entry times.  Please be sure to let me know.
Volunteers                                                      For our KYSL Champs we will need approximately 7-8 volunteers for each session.  Please make yourself available to work the meet - timing, officiating, etc.  You guys did a great job this past Saturday, and I thank you.
More soon.....
SP
Steve Power
Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - February 10, 2010

February 10, 2010

 

Good Snowy Wednesday Morning:

 

I am canceling all practices today.  Enjoy the day.  Jenny Koberna told me yesterday that skiing was canceled today due to the snow.  What's next?  Canceling swim practices because there is water in the pool?

 

By the way, I apologize for not discussing this sooner.....we canceled the meet with Holidaysburg on January 30 due to a pump going out on the filter pump.  The computer was overridden to feed chemicals into the pool.  As is the usual case when hand feeding chemicals into the pool, it takes a couple days to get things leveled out.  I know the chlorine levels were a little high on Monday and Tuesday, though we did not feel they were dangerous.  I do know there were some dry skin/rashes and ruined suits.  Things are leveled out now.  Thanks for your patience.  The Aquatics staff work hard to keep the pool in good condition, and I thanked them for their efforts in this situation.  If you want to know some good stories about pool situations I have encountered, simply ask.

 

Another 'by the way' - at our Monday Board meeting (and our board members deserve a solid pat on the back) volunteerism was discussed.  I have mentioned more than once that nothing good happens for our swimmers if we don't have parents stepping up and helping at our meets.  This includes this weekend when the meet starts at 8:00 - and your kids need to be there by 6:45.  It will also include our Last Chance District Qualifier on February 27.  Most importantly, it means being willing to be there at States on March 20-21.  We definitely need to make sure that we are able to conduct a great meet at States.  Karen Myford and Maryellen Hurley coordinate volunteers.  When they call, please be willing to help out.

 

See you soon.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - February 9 Hoagie/Soup Thursday/Meet Info/T-shirt

SCAY News – February 9, 2010 

Hi everyone.  I have lots of news today, so please read through everything carefully.

 Mariana’s Hoagie/Soup Sales – Pick up changed to Thursday because of Snow!

     Karen Myford and Heather Jordan have arranged for the hoagies and soup to be delivered on Thursday rather than Wednesday because of snow storm expected tomorrow.   The soup and hoagies will now be available Thursday, February 11 between 4:00 and 6:00pm.   Thanks again to Heather and Karen for arranging this.

 

Meet this Saturday, February 13 with Hollidaysburg at Home   

     I want to make sure everyone knows that the meet this weekend is at SCAY, not at Hollidaysburg as originally scheduled.    The meet will start at 8:00am rather than 9:00.   Both of these changes have been made to accommodate our high school swimmers who need to get in another meet in order to qualify for Districts (due to our 2 cancelled meets).   They have to leave for a high school meet after the medley relays, as I understand.   You will need to have your swimmers there by 6:45 to prepare for warm-ups at 7:00.

     I am keeping the same group assignments from the Hollidaysburg meet that was cancelled on the 30th:

Here are the group responsibilities:

Concession Donations and Staffing:  D2   (Parent rep Terry Cumins at terrypsu@yahoo.com)

Set-Up:  Cubs/Pride    (Parent Rep Jen Dangelo at jen_dangelo@comcast.net)

Tear Down:  D1    (Parent Reps Leslie and Chris Finton  fintons@comcast.net)

If you have not been contacted yet, please contact your parent reps and see how you can help.

 States

Many thanks to Joan Schrock, Karen Myford, Ellen Holleran, Kristen Caswell, and Cindy Linzell for stepping up to help chair states positions.       

SCAY States Chairpersons: 

Meet Director:  Steph Albert

T-shirts:  Mechteld Hillsley

Finance:  Russ Schrock

Hospitality:  Roxane Miller and Terry Cumins

Officials:  Cory Miller

Awards:   Brad Ross and Shawn Quinn

Coaches Registration:   Rosemary Parry and Karen Myford

Volunteer Coordinator:  Jenny Koberna

Flowers: Cindy Linzell

Fundraising:  Karen Myford, Joan Schrock, Ellen Holleran, Kristen Caswell

 

As most of you know, we share responsibilities for running the State YMCA Championships with the Bellefonte YMCA   This is a huge undertaking.   It is also our major fundraiser of the year.  (helps us afford new equipment, computers, timing system updates, trophy case, meet entry fees, etc )   Since this benefits everyone, every family on the team is expected to help for at least 1-2 sessions during the meet, even if your child isn’t swimming.  (many of us are there all weekend)   Please save the dates:  March 20-21, 2010!    Please consider how you would like to help.  I will start recruiting soon!

 Recap of Upcoming Important Dates:

Thursday, February 11:  Pick up hoagies/soup between 4 and 6pm
Saturday, Feb 13:  Let Steve know if your child is NOT participating in Champs.   (Champs meet is in Hollidaysburg on Saturday, February 20.  10 and unders swim in the morning.  Meet starts at 9:00.   Warm-ups prior to meet.    Eleven and older session starts after the morning session ends.)

Saturday, February 20:  District T-shirt orders due in the Koberna folder by 5:00pm. (order form attached)

Sunday, February 21:  District entries due to Steve by 8:00am

Saturday, February 27:  Last Chance meet (last chance to make District Times)

 As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.   Enjoy the snow!

Jenny

Shouts from Steve - Brookville Meet Cancelled

2/5/10

I have informed Brookville that we will NOT be coming to the meet tomorrow.  As well, we will not have practices tomorrow morning.  We will begin sign ups for Hollidaysburg on Monday.  More next week.  Everyone have a fun weekend.  I know me, my snow blower, snow shovel and driveway are gonna partay!

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - February 5, 2010

February 5, 2010

 

Good Friday Afternoon:

 

My best friend lives in Fairbanks, Alaska.  He laughs at our 'snow days'.  Up there they cancel bus service when the temp gets to 20 below - which means parents have to get their kids to school.

 

Brookville has asked that we let them know tonight whether or not we are coming tomorrow. 

 

I will let you know around 6:00 tonight if I am canceling the meet.  So you understand, I have always erred on the side of caution with traveling to our meets in inclement weather.

 

Though school is closing an hour early, right now I am planning on holding practices tonight - and the Junior group will wish I had cancelled practices.  If this changes we will send out a note at 2:00.

 

So you know, Jen Stephens, our IT person at the Y, sends these messages out over our server as I was having email problems from my computer.  I thank Jen immensely for this and all the work she does for SCAY.

 

 

 

 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - February 4, 2010

 

February 4, 2010        

 

Good Early (3:37) Thursday Morning:

 

Mr. Short Shower, here.....

 

I hope you are up and seeing a beautiful starry sky and the moon.  This is the best time of the day. 

 

Brookville                                          

Entries are attached.  Due to the weather possibilities and the potential "degree of road crapiness" (I will not divulge who sent that to me), I will send a note out at 5:00 a.m. Saturday.  The note will only be sent to you if the weather is such that we shouldn't go.  I have alerted Brookville on this.

A correction (and I will not divulge the name of the parent who alerted me to this) since our warm ups start at 8:30, swimmers should arrive by 8:15 (not 7:45) to check in with their coaches.  All coaches will be at the meet.

 

Nationals                                           

I need to know ASAP if swimmers who qualify for Nationals will be going.  Please let me know by Monday, February 8.  See attached qualifying times.

 

All Team Practice                             

There will be an all team practice on Friday, February 12, from 4:00 - 5:00.  Parents are invited to send in treats (you know, things such as carrots, celery etc) for after practice in the lobby.  Thanks in advance.

 

I'm gonna go out now and bark at the moon.....

 

 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - States Ad Information!

Dear SCAY Families and Friends,

The State College Area YMCA Swim Team will once again be co-hosting the prestigious YMCA State Championships Meet at the McCoy Natatorium on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 & 21.  This two-day event will bring more than 5000 swimmers, friends, families and team personnel to Centre County to dine, shop and sleep.  The people visiting State College for "States" provide significant financial opportunities for our local businesses.

If you own a business or have family who does, we hope you will consider the purchase of program advertising.  This year, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new website that will enable out of town participants the opportunity to research hotels, restaurants and merchants before traveling here.  All program advertisers will receive a link on our website at no additional cost this year.  The website is particularly important since many swimmers don't know until two weeks before the State Meet if they qualify to participate in this State competition.  Access to quick, accurate information is essential.  Each advertising option below will include a link to your website located on the State College Area page of the site:  http://www.ymcastates-pa.org/. 

Hosting Pennsylvania's YMCA Championship is a huge undertaking.  Over 500 community volunteers donate their time to this meet to recognize the efforts of Pennsylvania's best YMCA age-group swimmers.  Because our swim team is financially self-supporting we rely on the proceeds from this event to defray our operating costs.  These costs include, but are not limited to, pool rentals, coaches' salaries, and team administration.  With your help we can continue to provide a program that promotes a healthy mind, body, and spirit for all.

Please support our SCAY team and promote your business by choosing from the advertising options below.  Program ads are included in a professionally designed 8.5 x 11 size book.  We can create an ad with information you provide us or we can use your camera-ready ad.

Ad Sizes and pricing are as follows:

Full Page (7 ¼ x 10 inches or 43 x 60 picas) plus website text listing and link:                    $200.00

Half Page (7 ¼ x 4 ¾ inches or 43 x 29 picas) plus website text listing and link:                 $125.00

Quarter Page (3 ½ x 4 ¾ or 21 x 29 picas) plus website text listing and link:                      $ 75.00

Business Card (3 ½ x 2 inches or 21 x 12 picas) plus website text listing and link:              $ 50.00

Event Sponsor (4 Lines, 36 characters/line):                                                                    $ 25.00

Please respond with your preferred ad size along with your camera ready artwork to myford4@comcast.net and we will get to work in placing your business on the website and in the program.  Payment and a copy of the ad should be sent to:

Kristin Caswell

                                    2008 Park Forest Ave

                                    State College, PA  16803

If your organization is not interested in placing an ad, but would like to make a donation, SCAY would be delighted to have your support. We will include your company's name in our program's "Thank You!" page.  Please send your check to the above address.           

                                                           

On behalf of all YMCA swimmers in Pennsylvania, thank you for your consideration!

Karen Myford & Joan Schrock

Advertising Co-Chairs

 

Click here to download the ad spec form.

Shouts from Steve - February 2, 2010

February 2, 2010

 

Good Tuesday Afternoon:

 

KYSL T-Shirt Orders

If this hasn't gone out, please be aware that 2010 KYSL t-shirt orders are due to my folder at the Y by the end of practices on Friday.  Make checks payable to SCAY, and indicate it is 2010 KYSL t-shirt order.  I will have info on KYSL entries tomorrow.

DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM 

 

 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve, February 1, 2010

February 1, 2010

 

Good Monday Morning:

 

THE POOL IS OPEN SO THERE WILL BE PRACTICES TONIGHT

 

SCAY/Brookville 

We will begin taking sign ups for our away meet with Brookville.  Our warm ups will begin at 8:30, so swimmers should arrive by 8:15 to check in with their coaches.  Parents, you can confirm yes or no by emailing me. 

 

SCAY/Hollidaysburg 

Having to cancel this meet threw a huge wrench in the works of getting our high school swimmers qualified for Champs and Districts.  I am working on getting this figured out and will let you know as soon as I can.

 

Coming soon.....    

KYSL and District entries.  More information will be coming your way.

 

 

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - January 26 Meet Info/States

SCAY News, January 26, 2010

 

Hello again!   Thanks to all of the parents who volunteered last week at Ridgeway.    We covered all of our positions well.  Thanks again to Mary Ellen Hurley for coordinating all of this!

 Hollidaysburg Meet

The Hollidaysburg Meet is this Saturday at SCAY.   Here are the group responsibilities:

Concession donations and help:   D2   (Parent rep Terry Cumins at terrypsu@yahoo.com)

Set-Up:  Cubs/Pride    (Parent Rep Jen Dangelo at jen_dangelo@comcast.net)

Tear Down:  D1    (Parent Reps Leslie and Chris Finton  fintons@comcast.net)

If you were missed, please contact them and see how you can help.

 

Roxane Miller and Terry Cumins also asked me to remind those who have not made their drink donations to please donate this weekend.   We have plenty of juice boxes now.  We are really in need of water and Gatorade.   Thanks!

 

Karen Myford and MaryEllen Hurley, our volunteer coordinators, found that the check-in table at the last home meet made swimmer check-in and volunteer sign-ups run very smoothly.   They will continue to do this at this weekend’s meet and at the Last Chance meet.  (our last home meet!)  If at all possible, they would still prefer that you sign in ahead of time on-line.

 Soup/Hoagie Sales

Please remember to order your soup and hoagies this week.  Forms were sent via email last week and hard copies are available on the file cabinet in the SCAY lobby.  Deadline for ordering is Monday, February 1, before 5:00pm.

 Champs/Districts T-shirts

I will soon be sending attachments with information about t-shirt orders for Champs and Districts this year.  I will also leave forms at the YMCA.  Please place completed forms with checks attached in the T-shirt file folder in the cabinet at the YMCA.

 States Needs

The Fundraising and Flowers chairs have still not been filled.   I have spoken with a few people about these positions, but so far no one has committed.   We desperately need these spots covered.  The fundraising chair has the bonus that you will not need to volunteer the weekend of States, and you can do it from home.  (see explanations of positions in last week’s SCAY News)    If you are interested in volunteering for these positions please call me, anytime day or night, at home 466-6163 or via cell 571-0748.  I will get back with you ASAP and help in any way I can.   I understand that we are all very busy.  This is a pretty short term commitment and I think each job is manageable.  Plus, last year’s chairs for both positions have offered to help/offer guidance.   And they have all of the information organized for you!! 

 

Thanks again for all your help and support.   Best of luck to all of the swimmers this weekend!

Jenny

Shouts from Steve - January 25, 2010

January 25, 2010

 

Good Monday Morning:

 

SCAY vs Ridgeway                I really enjoy going to Ridgeway.  The parents run a good meet and the pool is my favorite in the league (one of the few I get to swim in before the meet).  I want to thank the parents who volunteered to work - you represented very well.  Swimmers of the Meet are Grace Dangelo and Teddy Smith - great job you two!

 

SCAY vs Hollidaysburg         We host Hollidaysburg this Saturday.  Our warm ups will be at 8:00, so we would like the swimmers to arrive at 7:45.  For this weekend we will not have a Meet Event.  Rather, we will concentrate on our best events and/or those events in which swimmers are closest to District times.  We coaches will begin taking sign ups tonight.  Parents can also email me yes or no - especially those parents of younger swimmers.  I would like all sign ups by Wednesday so I can get the meet set up.

Concerning High School swimmers:  Being as this is Hollidaysburg you are invited to swim a couple of individual events in addition to the medley relay.  Please let me know your preferences.  PARENTS please get this to your High School swimmers.

 

Parking                                   At the Y I am a member of the Management Team.  At our last Management Team meeting swim team parents parking in the circle in front of the Y came up.  This is not an area where people are supposed to park.  Please find a parking space and come into the Y to get your swimmers.  Thanks.

 

More as it happens...

 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - January 19 States/Meet Info/Hoagie&Soup Sales

SCAY News – January 19, 2010 

Hi everyone.  I have lots of news today, so please read through everything carefully.

 States Needs !

We still are in desperate need of 2 chairs for the states committee.    They are:

Fundraising:   Joan Schrock was in charge of this last year and has all of the information you need.  She has the names and addresses of businesses who have donated in the past, contact persons, and a form letter.   The job involves sending a letter to the businesses (and any others you would like to add), then following up with a phone call in about 2 weeks if you haven’t heard back from them.  We are offering adds in the program and on the States website this year.  Joan has all the info and is happy to get you started!   It is a great way to contribute “on your own time!”

Flowers:   Heidi Wright held this position last year and has all of the information organized.  She also offered to help if needed!   This involves obtaining flowers from donors (she has the list) and then picking them up and getting them to the Nat.   She has a list of supplies needed and has a lot left over from last year.  (paper and ribbon to wrap the flowers in)   You are not committed to be at the Nat all weekend.  Saturday morning is probably the most important.   Others will be assigned to help you during the shifts.  This is a fun job – surrounded by flowers and happy people!

If you have any questions about these positions, please don’t hesitate to call me at 466-6163 or via email.

We really need these spots filled ASAP!   

 

Other volunteers on the committee from SCAY include:

Meet Director:  Steph Albert

T-shirts:  Mechteld Hillsley

Finance:  Russ Schrock

Hospitality:  Roxane Miller and Terry Cumins

Officials:  Cory Miller

Awards:   Brad Ross and Shawn Quinn

Coaches Registration:   Rosemary Parry and Karen Myford

Volunteer Coordinator:  Jenny Koberna

 

As most of you know, we share responsibilities for running the State YMCA Championships with the Bellefonte YMCA   This is a huge undertaking.   It is also our major fundraiser of the year.  (helps us afford new equipment, computers, timing system updates, trophy case, meet entry fees, etc – and pizza!)   Since this benefits everyone, every family on the team is expected to help for at least 1-2 sessions during the meet, even if your child isn’t swimming.  (many of us are there all weekend)   Please save the dates:  March 20-21, 2010! 

 Late Night

We had a very good turn out for Late Night at the Y - 86 swimmers signed in.  (There may have been a few more that missed the sign in)   Thanks to everyone that donated food and drinks and volunteered to help.   We went through 20 extra large pizzas, as well as other goodies.   Special thanks to Kristen Caswell for her amazing homemade muffins!  As always, the highlight of the evening was the pool coin toss…

 Meet Notes

A big thank you to everyone who chipped in to run the Philipsburg Meet this past Saturday.   They are a small team, and are just getting started.  I think we ended up supplying all of the timers as well as the other “home” positions.   Thank you!

 

This Saturday’s Meet is with Ridgeway at Ridgeway.   More information will be following later this week from Steve.    Directions are as follows:

 

Ridgeway meet - the meet is in St. Marys in a school pool

*80 West
*Take Exit 111 (old exit #18), Route 153 North
*Go into Penfield, take a right at the light onto 255 North
*Go into St. Marys, at the second light you will see a Wendy's and Tractor Supply Co. on the right.  Continue past this light to the next light which is the St. Marys Area High School.  Turn right into the school at that light. Appx. drive time per Mapquest is 1 hour 36 minutes.  Mariana Hoagie Sales/Soup Sales Attached to this note will be order forms and information for our annual Marianna Hoagies and Harrison’s Soup Sale.   There are also extra forms in the filing cabinet at the YMCA.   The orders are due Monday, February 1 by 5:00pm.   Pick up will be Wednesday, February 10 between 4:30 and 6:30pm.   Heather Jordan and Karen Myford are arranging this again this year.   The proceeds from this sale go towards our annual spring banquet.   It is wonderful to pick up dinner as you pick up your child from swimming! 

Lost and Found:

Shawn Quinn has 3 female suits – 1 SCAY and 2 Park Forest frog suits.  One is a size 30.  She also has a SCAY cap.  If you are missing these, please call her at 880-8620.   Also, the Cullins never found their cap and goggles.  If you know of their whereabouts, please let them know.  Remember to check the general lost and found to the left of the kitchen at the YMCA when you find something missing.   Things generally get placed there (except for goggles)    A few towels, some socks, and a pair of goggles were left at Late Night.   I think the Y donates these items to charity if they are not picked up within the week.

 

As usual, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns, or ideas.

 

Happy Swimming!

Jenny  

Shouts from Steve - January 18, 2010

 

January 18, 2010

 

Good Monday Morning: 

 

Swimmers of the Meet for Saturday's dual meet with TY-Valley are Hannah Mancuso and Ben Schiffer.  Great job, Hannah and Ben.  I also want to thank all the parents who helped run the meet - and our Late Night - as all your efforts certainly are appreciated.

We will begin taking sign ups today for our away dual meet with Ridgeway.  I will let you know when our warm up time and the meet start time are when I get them.  Remember, parents, you can email me yes or no about meet entries.  This is especially useful for the younger swimmers as, for the most time, they don't know if they are going to be in the meet.  Thanks.

A short today, I know.  More as it happens.....

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - January 13, 2010

January 13, 2010

Good Wednesday Morning: 

    

The meet event this Saturday is butterfly, so everyone who is legal will be swimming the butterfly event in their age group.

   

Concerning Late Night this Saturday.  The main activities will be rock climbing and the world renown SCAY Coin Dive.  The pool will be open from 9:30 - 10:30, and the coin dive will take place at 10:15.  Oh, did I mention the annual swimmers vs old people basketball game, which will begin sometime between 8:15 and 8:30.  Though this morning all those boys who have been telling me the Old Guys were going down, were telling me something about an away meet and they may not get back in time.  Same excuse I would use if I were them, under these circumstances.  If you are interested in hearing some of the highlights of the history of these games, simply ask.

Also concerning Late Night

, all swimmers should be picked up by 11:00 - and remember, all parents/swimmers are to sign in and out.

You recently got a note about volunteering from SCAY Board President Jenny Koberna.  I have discussed many times how important parents are to what we do for our kids.  Going beyond getting them to practices and meets, our meets cannot run without our parents - yes and those from the visiting teams.  My hope is that all of SCAY's parents would be willing to volunteer to time, seed, hand out cards, work concession, officiate (if you are qualified - and getting qualified is easy, just ask), and any of the other jobs available.  Karen and MaryEllen (as do many of our parents) work hard at making sure our meets run smoothly. 

I support their efforts in getting parents to volunteer, and ask we all do the same.

On Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr*., Day) there will not be an organized dryland practice - Swimmers can come in on their own and workout. 

SCAY afternoon swim practices will be during their normal times.

*One of my favorite quotes is from Marin Luther King, which contained 'judging a man by the content of his character, rather than by the color of his skin'.

More as it happens.....

 

  SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - January 12 Meet info/Late Night at the Y

SCAY News – January 12, 2010Meet with Philipsburg this Saturday, January 16

We have another home meet this weekend.   Group responsibilities are as follows:

Concessions:  Cubs/Pride   (Jen Dangelo)

Set Up:  D1   (Leslie and Chris Finton)

Tear Down:  Junior/Senior   (Karen Myford)

You should receive information regarding this from your group reps in the near future.  Thank you for helping.  It really takes a coordinated effort to pull off a good meet!

 Volunteering for meets

     First, a big thanks to all of you regular volunteers.  You really make the meets happen!  Also, thanks to all of you who sign up ahead of time on our website, www.aqualions.org. 

     Our volunteer coordinators, Karen Myford and MaryEllen Hurley would like to try something different this weekend which will hopefully help ensure that needed positions are filled and help get the meet underway on time.  They will have a “SCAY Check-in” table set up when you first walk in the YMCA on Saturday morning.   They will check off the name of swimmers and ask parents where you would like to help if you have not already signed up on line.  If you have any questions about a position you are interested in, they would be happy to provide information or get you connected with someone that can help you. 

     Many teams make a requirement that in order for a swimmer to be on the team, the parents must agree to help with a certain number of meets.   We have not made this an official requirement, but it is expected and it is the right thing to do.  If you have not volunteered at any meets yet, please plan to help for the remaining home meets.  We will help you find a position you are comfortable with.   If we all chip in, it benefits all of our children.  And, it’s fun and we get a front row seat!

 States

We still need volunteer chairpersons for the following positions at States, which will be held on March 20-21at the PSU Natatorium:

Volunteer Coordinator(s)

Fundraising

Flowers

     Please contact Steph Albert at sja150@yahoo.com if you can help or if you would like to find out more about these positions.  It really is fun to be a part of the leadership group on this undertaking.

     Also, please remember that this is our big fundraiser of the year.   All families are expected to volunteer at least 1-2 shifts during the weekend, even if your child is not swimming.  More to follow soon.   Please save the date!

 Late Night at the Y this Saturday

     Don’t forget our Late Night at the Y this Saturday from 8-11pm.   There will be basketball, open gym, open rec room, rock climbing, swimming, pizza, and goodies.   It is always a fun evening!

 

See you Saturday, Jenny

Shouts from Steve - January 7, 2010

 

January 7, 2010

 

Good Thursday Morning:

 

The next time you come into the Y take a gander at our new trophy case and bulletin board.  Thanks to our board and Karen Myford and Heather Jordan, our area looks great.  My hope is that we will win a few more awards to display.

Remember, tomorrow morning we have our dual meet with Juniata Valley.  Swimmers should arrive at 7:45, check in with their coaches then get ready to start warm ups at 8:00.  A couple things about our home meets:

v     The swimmers lead the singing of our National Anthem.  Please follow suit and sing loud and, as James Brown intoned, "Proud".

v     Entries by name will be posted in the lobby - this will include relays. 

v     If you can, keep your swimmers to the end of the meet.  As happens a few times during the season, we need swimmers to fill the freestyle relays.  Otherwise we have to scratch that relay.

v     Please have your swimmers sit on the side of the pool where the team and coaches are.  This will help us round up the stray who is late to the seeding area.

v     Food is not to be eaten on deck.  Swimmers and spectators are to eat all food in the lobby/concession areas.

Beginning Monday, January 11, all dryland practices will start at 6:15 a.m.

More as it comes up.....

 

 

 SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - January 5 Meet info/Late Night/Misc

SCAY News – January 5, 2010 Happy New Year!

I have lots of information to share as the regular season gets underway in earnest:

 Meet this Saturday with Juniata Valley at SCAY:

Meet details as noted in Steve’s note.   As always, we will need lots of volunteers to help.  Please sign up ASAP at www.aqualions.org to help during the meet.   Also this meet, D1 is in charge of concessions, D2 is to help with set up, and D3 is in charge with tear down.  You should have received notice from your parent reps regarding helping out.   If you were missed, please contact them:   D1 Leslie and Chris Finton at fintons@comcast.net,  D2 is Terry Cumins at terrypsu@yahoo.com, and D3 rep Mechteld Hillsley at mechteld@engr.psu.edu.   Thanks again to the reps for their help!   Please also bring in your drinks if you haven’t already done so.  We are especially in need of water.

 Late Night at the YMCA:

We will have our annual Late Night at the Y on January 16 from 8-11pm.   This is always lots of fun.  There will be basketball, open recreation in the rec room, rock climbing, swimming, and the always much-anticipated underwater coin toss hosted by Steve.  He has informed me that he has been hoarding his change for the past year and is ready to go!   I will need a few parents to stay and help.   This will include sign-in/emergency contact, general supervision, and helping set up for pizza/party snacks.  Let me know if you can help at jkoberna@stompit.net. 

 Champs and Districts:

I would like to quickly review general information about KSYL League Championships and West District Champs for those of you who are new.   League Champs will be held on February 20 in Dubois.  Anyone can participate in league champs.  Awards will be given.   West Districts will be held March 13-14 at Indiana University of PA.  Swimmers need to qualify by making “district times.”  These times are posted on our bulletin board, and are on-line.  Under Best Times on-line and on the bulletin board, you will also see the word “District” next to your child’s time.  Qualifying for this meet is a goal throughout the swim season.  The meet is lots of fun and a great experience for the swimmers.   The top 12 swimmers from each event at Districts then qualify to compete at the States Championships on March 20-21 here at PSU.  (more to follow – we need everyone’s help that weekend!)  For Districts we have reserved 15 rooms at the Blairsville Hampton Inn for the 12th and 13th for those who would like to stay overnight.   The rooms are $99.00 per night (down from $114.00) for 2 queen beds and are under the “State College Area YMCA.”   Their direct phone number is 1-724-459-5920.  Juniors (13-14) will be swimming Saturday morning, Seniors (15-18) Saturday afternoon.   Cadets (10 and under) will be swimming Sunday morning and Preps (11-12) Sunday afternoon.    Google West Districts YMCA Swim Championships for more information.  Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

 

Trophy Case and Bulletin Board

You have probably noticed the new bulletin board and the improvements being made to our little corner of the Y.   We are also expecting delivery of our new trophy case tomorrow.   These are wonderful ways to showcase the team’s accomplishments and build camaraderie.   A huge thanks to Karen Myford and Heather Jordan for taking on this project and doing such a great job!

 

I think that is all for now.   Again, feel free to contact me with suggestions, questions, or concerns.   Thanks to everyone for chipping in.

 

Jenny

Shouts from Steve - January 4, 2010

January 4, 2010 (!)
Good Monday morning and Happy New Year!
Seems like such a long time ago, however, we did participate in the Hollidaysburg Invitational on December 19.  Remember that one?  Lotsa snow.  Our kids swam well.  Swimmers of the Meet were Avery Cymbor in the morning and Kate Cooper in the afternoon.
We will begin taking sign ups today for our home dual meet with Juniata Valley this Saturday.  Coaches will be asking the swimmers at practice; parents can email me yes or no about your swimmers.
Welcome to 2010 everybody.  Let's have a great year.

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Scay News - December 17 Hollidaysburg/Lost and Found

 SCAY News – December 17, 2009 Hollidaysburg YMCA – Block Party  Directions to the YMCA: 99 South
*take the Plank Road Exit (Logan Valley Mall exit)
*go right at the end of the ramp
*take a right at the first light you come to (look for EatNPark)
*take a right at the 2nd light (1/2 mile) - route South 36 (you'll go
under 99)
*approximately 3 miles the Y will be on your right
Arrival times:

As per Steve’s note: 

10 and under arrive and meet with coaches at 8:15. 

11-12 and older meet with coaches at 12:15. Lost and Found Shawn Quinn went through the lost and found and discovered the following items: *blue SPRA hoodie…name on tag Sarah (couldn’t read the last name) *size 36 girls faded SCAY blue team suit *size 38 girls Welsh suit (yellow and black) *Speedo reversible girl’s pink white and red patterned suit – the other side has a parrot and a 1920’s cars and other items on it.  No size. *5T girls blue suit, looks like summer water in a pool pattern *one SCAY cap Shawn will have these items in the lobby tomorrow (Friday, December 18) so that you can claim these if they are yours.  She will stay through the second group of swimmers.   If you are cannot be there tomorrow, please email her at momquinn@comcast.net.    At the end of the semester, all lost and found will go to Goodwill.  Shawn talked them into waiting until she could try to find the SCAY owners.   Thank you, Shawn! 

I think that’s it for now.  Best of luck to the swimmers at the Holiday Block Party.   Best wishes to everyone for a restful holiday season with family and friends.

 Jenny 

Shouts from Steve - December 15, 2009

December 15, 2009

Good Tuesday Morning:

SCAY/Dubois Dual Meet 

We had a good meet at Dubois, and I really appreciated their efforts in conducting an efficient and quick meet.  Swimmers of the Meet are Ruth Dangelo and Luke Hurley.

Hollidaysburg Block Party               

I am attaching our entries for this Saturday (Click here).  Swimmers 10 and younger should arrive at 8:15 to check in with the coaches.  Swimmers 12 and older should arrive at 12:15.  Kate and I will be on deck for the morning session. 

Kate and Brendan will be on deck in the afternoon.

 Holiday Wish 

This will probably be my last note before the Holiday break.  However you celebrate this time of the year, I wish for all peace, love and full bellies.  Next time you see me, ask about the surfing/Sports Illustrated story. 


 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - December 10 Dubois Meet/Billing for Invitationals

SCAY News – December 10, 2009 

A few things this week:

 Dubois Meet this Saturday  A quick reminder that our meet this Saturday is at the Dubois YMCA (not the High School)  Directions are below.   Please plan to arrive at 11:15.  Warm-ups start at 11:30. 

Dubois (at Dubois YMCA)

*80 West, take the second Dubois exit (old exit 16)
*Left at end of ramp onto 219 South
*Approximately 2 miles at the second stoplight you come to
(Dubois St.), turn right
*Cross RR tracks, just after True Value Hardware store turn left onto Parkway
*Dubois Y is on the right
Notes: allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes for the ride.Thanks to Volunteers for Clearfield MeetThanks to everyone who helped out at the Clearfield meet this past weekend at SCAY.   I could not be there, but understand that the SCAY parents pulled together and did our work plus the lion’s share of the Clearfield jobs.  Thank you!!!!Billing for Invitational MeetsI just want to remind everyone that SCAY is paying for invitational meet entries this year.  (Notice that you no longer include a check with your meet entry forms!)  They often run as high as $4.00 per entry.  So if your swimmer swims 4 events, it could cost our team $16.00.  This is a wonderful benefit for our families, but you must show up if you sign up.  If you do not show up to the meet, you are expected to pay for these entry fees, as we have already paid the host team to enter your child.   Our last invitational is at Hollidaysburg next weekend.  Please expect to be post-billed if you have missed any invitationals you signed up for.  (Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Hollidaysburg).That’s all for now.   Best of luck to the swimmers this Saturday.   As always, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.Jenny

 

Shouts from Steve - December 8, 2009

December 8, 2009
 
Good Tuesday Morning:
 
Practice Cancellation            
In anticipation of the weather coming our way I will not hold an organized dryland workout tomorrow morning.
Hollidaysburg Invitational                
The entry information, which I will post on our bulletin board today, indicates swimmers may enter a total of five events, which includes relays.  My hope is that all entered swimmers will want to participate in the relays, which are mixed and should be fun.  So, list five individual entries on your form in order of preference.  As I enter swimmers in relays I will take off individual events from the back end.
SCAY/Dubois Entries                       
My hope is that all swimmers entering this Saturday's meet at Dubois (Arrive 11:15; warm-ups 11:30; meet Noon), will have done so by the end of practices tomorrow.
 
More as it comes up..... 
 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - December 7, 2009

 

December 07, 2009 ("A day that will go down in infamy.")
 
Good Monday Morning:
 
SCAY/Clearfield
A fun meet, and very well run by you parents.  Thanks!  I was really happy that all the high school kids were there.  Thanks to them.  They are alotta fun to have around.  I wish them luck as they begin their season this Saturday with the Quad meet at the high school.  Swimmers of the Meet are Lear Du and Ashley Franks - great job, guys.

1:00/100 Club
Last year I started a club that awards those who come into the Fall/Winter season over a minute in the 100 free and go under that benchmark during the season.  It is just for the 100 free.  So far this year we have three in the club:  Kelly Miller, Ayla Ross, Ian Schrock.  At the end of the season each member will receive a $5.00 gift card from Cold Stones.
Attachment
Evidently I forgot to include an attachment on my message from last week.  I will make sure it is attached on this.  It is for the Hollidaysburg Invitational on December 19.  You must use our Meet Sign Up forms, located in the lobby.  Remember, no entry fee check is required.  The Sign Up form is new (thanks to Carline Feffer), so read carefully and complete all requested information.  Entries are due in the Meet Entries folder by the end of practices on Friday.  Entry information is also located on the bulletin board in the lobby.   Click here for the info!
SCAY/Dubois
This Saturday we swim at Dubois.  The meet is at their Y.  Our warm ups start at 11:30 a.m. and the meet begins at noon.  Swimmers should arrive at 11:45 to check in with their coaches.  We will begin taking sign ups at practices today.  Parents can email me whether or not their swimmer will be in the meet.  The Meet Event is the backstroke.  When the coaches ask the swimmers, they will ask for three other events in preferred order; parents should include this information if they email me.

 
Christmas Practice Schedule
December
23  Regular Schedule  
24  JR/SR Only 9:00-11:00 a.m.
25  No Practice
26  JR/SR Only  9:00-11:00 a.m.
28  Regular Schedule                                             
29  Regular Schedule         
30  Regular Schedule
31  JR/SR Only    9:00-11:00 a.m.
January
1   No Practice                             
2   Jr/SR Only    9:00-11:00 a.m.
4   Regular Practice Schedule in effect
During this time there will not be organized dryland workouts
 
More as it comes up.....  
 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County



Shouts from Steve - December 6, 2009

Hollidaysburg Block Party Invitational                   
On December 19 Hollidaysburg will be hosting an invitational.  Attached you will find the meet information.  Review the information as swimmers should enter the maximum allowable individual events.  As per what is going on this year, SCAY will be paying meet entry fees.  Coaches will take care of relays.  Meet Sign Up forms are in the lobby as of this afternoon.  Entries are due by the end of practices Friday, December 11th.
 
       
 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - December 1 Clearfield Meet

SCAY News – December 1 

Welcome back from Thanksgiving holiday!

 For the Clearfield Meet this Saturday:(See Steve’s note for times/other meet info) Group Responsibilities

You will be contacted by your parent rep.  If you are not, please contact them and make sure you are on their group list.

Concessions donations/help:   D3    Mechteld Hillsley: mechteld@engr.psu.edu

Set-Up:   Jr/Sr      Karen Myford: myford4@comcast.net

Tear-Down/Clean-up:  Cubs/Pride       Jen Dangelo:  Jen_dangelo@comcast.net

 Donations:

Don’t forget to bring in your drink donations for the year.  Leave them on the floor to the left of the file cabinet.

Cubs/Pride:  100% Juice Boxes

D1: Gatorade

D2:  Water

D3:  Pepsi/Coke/Sprite/Sierra Mist or similar

Jr/Sr: Diet of the above

 Volunteer to help run the meet!

Don’t forget to go to the Aqualions website at www.aqualions.org to volunteer for the meet.  We need everyone’s help!   Please do this ASAP.    For changes or other questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinators Mary Ellen Hurley at mehurley99@comcast.net or Karen Myford at myford4@comcast.net. 

 

*Once again this year, there have been some fake, rather juvenile volunteer entries posted on the website as a joke.  This happened early in the season last year; then we were fine.   If you have any reason to think this may be the work of your child, please mention to them that this is not a good thing.   It creates more work for the volunteers, who are already working hard and trying to help make the swim meet run smoothly for the team.  We could create a password, but it would be one more barrier to volunteering, and a motivated child would likely soon gain access to that as well.  Hopefully, the culprit got it out of their system, consideration and responsibility will now prevail, and I will not need to mention this again.  Thank you for addressing this.

 

Again, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jkoberna@stompit.net  or call at 466-6163.

 

Have a good week,

Jenny

 

Monday, November30, 2009

Good Monday Morning:

Clearfield Dual Meet                       

We have our first KYSL dual meet this Saturday, hosting Clearfield.  We will begin taking sign ups this afternoon.  Now, what happens at practices is that the coaches ask if the swimmer will be in the meet.  We will also ask what events they want to swim in order of preference.  If we place the swimmer in one or two relays, we will not enter them in their least preferred events.  Parents, you can email me yes or no for your swimmer.  I ask that you only email me about the upcoming meet, not, as one parent once did:  "My swimmer will be in all meets this year."  If you have emailed me about this meet, please do so again.   

Meet Event                           

Each meet we have a Meet Event, in which all SCAY swimmers will be entered.  This week the Meet Event will be the 100 free.

All Events                              

My goal each year is to have swimmers swim all events offered in their age group at least once during the season.

Relays                                               

If possible, each swimmer will participate in at least one relay each meet.  Sometimes they will be in two as this is a numbers game.

Warm ups/Meet Start           

Our warm ups begin at 8:00.  Everyone should arrive by 7:45 to check in with their coach and get ready to be in the water at 8:00 sharp.  The meet will begin at 9:00.

High School Swimmers         

There is no high school meet this Saturday, so all high school swimmers are expected to participate in our meet.  They will be entered in the maximum of four events.

Didn't Sign Up?                     

Sometimes swimmers don't get signed up (forgot, other activities that get cancelled).  If a swimmer shows up for one of our dual meets and didn't sign up, we will get them in the meet.  I cannot guarantee relays.

Not On The Entry List?        

It is not uncommon that a swimmer who did sign up gets left off the entry list, which will be posted in the lobby.  Don't panic.  Simply let me know and we will get you in the meet.  Again, I cannot guarantee relays.

More as it comes up.

       
 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

SCAY News - November 20

SCAY News – November 20, 2009 

A few housekeeping items:

 Medals and Awards:

Please find medals and ribbons from the last 2 invitationals in your folder at the Y.  Typically, the coaches pick these up at the end of the meet and a volunteer gets them into your folder within the next several days.   There are no awards given for regular season duel meets.

 

Web Site:

Ken Hillsley has updated the website to include meet results from each meet, best times for the season, and times needed to swim in the West Districts meet this year.   Check it out.  Thanks, Ken!

 

Bulletin Board:

You have probably noted some exciting changes to our SCAY bulletin board, and you will be seeing more in the near future.   Karen Myford has been working on this, and has started by posting pictures from each meet.   Our loyal photographer, Barb Smith, has been providing most of the pictures, but was not able to attend the Bloomsburg Invitational.  If you have any pictures from the Bloomsburg meet for Karen, please contact her at Myford4@comcast.net.

 Volunteering On-line

When you get a few moments, please look at your schedule and commit to volunteer for our upcoming meets.   Many families volunteer every meet, but at minimum, you should plan on helping with at least 3 of our 5 upcoming home meets.   If you are new, good starting jobs are timing, running, and cards.  If you are interested in computers, we need to train extra people to help there, too.   We will show you the ropes!   To sign up, go to www.aqualions.org.   Select “Meet Volunteers”.  Select “pick a meet to volunteer” and select desired meet.  Choose a position and type in your name.  Click “volunteer” at the bottom of the page.   If something happens that you cannot help that date, contact Mary Ellen Hurley at mehurley99@comcast.net or Karen Myford at Myford4@comcast.net.

 

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.

 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving,

Jenny

Shouts from Steve - November 19, 2009

 

Thursday, November 19, 2009
 
Good Thursday Morning:
 
Our kids performed well at the Bloomsburg Swim Your Own Age Meet.  I got an email from the Meet Director who told me our "swimmers were OUTSTANDING!"  Swimmer of the Meet is Ian Schrock.  Brendan indicated that the Swim of the Meet was Jordan Hillsley's 100 free.  We had four high point winners:  Alex Hillsley, Jordan Hillsley, Ruth Dangelo, and Sarah Koberna.  Great job everyone!
This Saturday's practice from 11-12 will be held and we will work on relay starts and dolphin kicks off our walls.
Here is the practice schedule for Thanksgiving week:
     Monday                       Regular practice schedule
     Tuesday                       Regular practice schedule
     Wednesday                  All Team practice from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
     Thursday                      No practice 
     Friday                          No practice
     Saturday                       No practice
Dryland practices during Thanksgiving week are cancelled.  We will start dryland again on November 30.
On Monday, November 30th, the D3 group starts practicing Monday through Thursday 4:10 - 5:40 p.m.
On Saturday, December 19, Hollidaysburg will be hosting a YMCA Invitational.  This will be a meet we will enter via Meet Entry forms.  I will get you more information on this soon.
 
I certainly hope everyone has a fun Thanksgiving.  This is my favorite holiday.  We are having a very good friend and his son in from California (the son goes to Vassar), and Kelli and I are excited.  We are having a few other couples, and I told Kelli to make sure everyone understands that football will be on TV ALL DAY LONG!  And she didn't protest.  How good does it get?!
 
       
 

SP
Steve Power

Head Swim Team Coach
State College Area YMCA
A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County

Shouts from Steve - November 18, 2009

 
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
 
TO:                  JR/SR Group
FROM:            Steve
SUBJ:              Transition to the High School Season
 
This is always an interesting time of the year.  As the high school season I regret not being able to work with some of you because you will train with the high school team.  On the flip side I know you guys get excited about the high school season.  Continue to work hard and stop by and see your SCAY teammates once in awhile - and best of luck with the high school season.
Here are some points to remember:
 
  • For the returning high school swimmers when you have morning only practices during tryouts I expect you to attend SCAY afternoon practices.
  • During tryout week SCAY morning dryland is cancelled.  We will start up again on Monday, November 30.
  • I spoke with Todd and he indicated he and Pete may offer dryland because it may be that NLAC will lose their morning dryland time.  I want you to continue doing your dryland with SCAY on Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • Should Pete and Todd conduct morning swim sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I expect you to attend these practices.

 

Remember the following:

  • You need two KYSL meets to participate in KYSL Champs (February 20)
  • You need three YMCA meets (which include KYSL meets) to participate in Districts (March 13-14)
  • You must participate in Districts to participate in States (March 20-21)
  • You need Districts or States to participate in Nationals (April 7-10)
     

I expect all SCAY swimmers who qualify to participate in all the above meets.
 
I have mentioned to you that this has been the funnest year I have had at SCAY.  The reason is you guys.  You have come to work and be a team.  Let's keep it going by working hard, supporting your teammates, and staying in touch.
 
P.S.  Tomorrow is our last practice together before high school season.  I am thinking things round and hot, some with pineapple, some with pepperoni, some with cheese.
            
 

SP

SCAY News - November 10 Bloomsburg Meet/Other Misc

SCAY News, November 10, 2009 Thanks to Meet Volunteers:

A big thanks to everyone who volunteered this Sunday at the SCAY Invitational.   Thanks also to those who donated to and worked the concession stand.  I was not there, but understand that you had a large turnout!    For new people, the Saturday morning duel meets are smaller and less chaotic.  They typically begin at 9:00 and are over at 12:00.  (although the swimmers need to be there earlier for warm-ups) 

 Bloomsburg Meet Directions:  (See Steve’s Shouts today for meet details)Take Interstate 80 to exit 232 (old exit 34) "Buckhorn/Bloomsburg". At the end of exit ramp, turn onto Route 42 South and follow for 1-1/2 miles to route 11 North.
*Take Route 11 North into Town of Bloomsburg where it becomes Main St.
*After passing Bloomsburg Fairgrounds on your right, go approximately 1/3 mile to the intersection of Main and Railroad St.
*Make a right onto Railroad St. and follow to 11th St.
*Make a right at stop sign on 11th St. and follow around to back of middle school and parking lot.Address is 1100 Railroad StreetEstimated Driving Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes Officials Training:

There will be an officials training course offered at the Bellefonte YMCA for both Level I and Level II on November 21.   Please contact Cory Miller at crmiller@uaja.com  as soon as possible if you are interested or if you would like further information.   No experience is necessary!

 States Date Saver:

We just got word that the Bellefonte YMCA and SCAY swim teams were again selected to host the YMCA State Championships.  This meet will be held at the PSU Natatorium on March 20 and 21, 2010.   I know this is a long way away, but please mark this date on your calendar.   Everyone is expected to volunteer for at least one session, even if your child is not swimming.  It is our biggest money maker of the year.  It is lots of fun, too!   

      Steph Albert is the Meet Director this year.   She still needs the following chair positions filled:  Volunteer coordinator, flowers, and fundraising.  Please contact Steph at sja150@yahoo.com or me at jkoberna@stompit.net if you are interested or would like to learn more about those positions.

 Found:

Small boys Park Forest froggy suit in the boys locker room.   If this is yours, please contact Shawn Quinn at momquinn@comcast.net.

 

Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Have a good week,  Jenny

Shouts from Steve - November 10, 2009

Sorry folks... a link was missed.. 
November 10, 2009
 
Good Tuesday Morning:
 
  • Thanks to everybody for working at our SCAY Invitational on Sunday.  We had some good swims and, as I tell the kids, this is a starting point for the season, and what we look for is to improve going to our championship meets at the end of the fall/winter season.  I tell my group that our early season meets are like quizzes to gauge how we are doing and our final exams are the championship meets.  In looking at the results I think this quiz went well.  Swimmers of the Meet are Micah Cattell and Annie Liu.  When you look at the results (link below), please ignore District qualifications as these are last year's standards and some have changed this year.  Soon I will get out a Best Time report that will have the current District standards.  
  • This Saturday is the Bloomsburg Swim your Own Age Thanksgiving Meet.  Brendan, Nicole and Kate are scheduled to be there.  Warm-ups begin at 10:00 a.m., and the meet begins at 11:00.  Swimmers should arrive at 9:45 and check in with the coaches.  I am attaching our entries file.  
  • The only practice change this week will be the D1,2,3 groups will not practice on Saturday.
  • I hope everyone will remember our veterans tomorrow.  My dad served in WWII, and once I was mature enough to realize how important he and his fellow service people are to our country, I thanked him every year on this day.
     
    Everyone have a great week.  I'll be in touch soon.....
     
     

    SP
    Steve Power

    Head Swim Team Coach
    State College Area YMCA
    A Branch of the YMCA of Centre County
    Click here to view the results of the Invitational!

SCAY News - November 2 Parent Reps/Volunteering

SCAY News, November 3, 2009

 

If you are no longer on the SCAY swim team, would like to be deleted from the e-mail distribution list, or would like to update or add an e-mail address, please send me an e-mail to let me know. 

 First Home Meet, November 8! 

Parent Group Reps:   As most of you know, it seems to take an army to run a good swim meet!   To help spread out the responsibilities, we have organized and divided meet assignments as below so that everyone takes turns helping out with concessions, setting up for the meet, and tearing down after the meet.    Each swim group has a parent representative who will contact members the week of the meet, asking for specific help.  They will provide more information at that time regarding what is needed and when.  Parent reps also serve as an additional resource for new members of the team.   A big thanks to all of the parent reps this year!

 2009-2010 Parent reps:

Cubs/Pride:  Jen Dangelo   jen_dangelo@comcast.net

D1:  Leslie and Chris Finton   fintons@comcast.net

D2:  Terry Cumins   terrypsu@yahoo.com

D3:  Mechteld Hillsley  mechteld@engr.psu.edu

Jr/Sr:  Karen Myford  myford4@comcast.net

  

Date

Meet

Concession Donations/Help

Set Up

Tear Down

November 8

Invitational

Jr/Sr

D2

D1

December 5

Clearfield

D3

Jr/Sr

Cubs/Pride

January 9, 2010

Juniata Valley

D1

D2

D3

January 16

Phillipsburg

Cubs/Pride

D1

Jr/Sr

January 30

Hollidaysburg

D2

Cubs Pride

D1

February 27

Last Chance Q

Jr/Sr (donations)

D3(help)

D3

D2

           

 

Volunteering for Meets:   

Our meet volunteer coordinators this year are Mary Ellen Hurley and Karen Myford.   They ensure that all positions are covered so that the meets run smoothly.  Positions needed include timers, card distributors, help with seeding/seating, scorekeepers, and officials.  Please see position descriptions in your parent handbook.  

To sign up to help:      Go to www.aqualions.com

                                    Under Main Section on L, select Meet Volunteers

                                    Pick a Meet to Volunteer and select desired meet.

                                    Choose a position and type in your name.

                                    Click “volunteer” at the bottom of the page.

If something happens and you are not able to volunteer that date, please contact Mary Ellen at mehurley99@comcast.net or Karen at myford4@comcast.net.  They can make the changes on the website.     PLEASE sign up as early as you can!     It is very disconcerting and anxiety provoking to the coordinators to see lots of blanks going into the meet.   Also, it makes more work for them to have to find people to fill spots so that we can start the meet.  Volunteering is fun!   You meet swimmers, get to know other parents, and learn more about swimming.  (and the meet seems to go faster!)

 Drink Dontations

If you haven’t turned in drink donations for the season, please get them in this week.  As a reminder:

Please donate once case per each swimmer in their appropriate age groups: 

Cubs/Pride:  100% Juice Boxes

D1:  Gatorade

D2:  Water

D3:  Pepsi/Coke/Sprite/ Sierra mist or similar

JR/SR:   Diet Coke/Sprite/Pepsi or similar.

 Aqualaps Donations:

Joan is still accepting Aqualaps Donations.   The box is on the left hand side of the registration desk.  

 One More Reminder for Bloomsburg:

Entries are due tomorrow, November 4, for the Bloomsburg Swim Your Own Age Meet.  Forms and information are available at the Y.

 

I know this is a lot of information, and reading back through it, it seems like we are asking a lot from everyone.   If everyone chips in, it really isn’t bad, especially as we get into the season.   I honestly think that the more involved you become, the more rewarding it is.

 

Again, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Have a good week,

Jenny

 

Shouts from Steve - November 2, 2009

November 2, 2009 (Happy Birthday, Mom -- #90)

 

Good Monday Morning:

 

Þ    Today the coaches will start taking sign-ups for Sunday’s SCAY Invitational.  Everyone will swim the IM, so we will be asking the kids what other three events they want to swim, in order of importance, as we may drop the 4th event so they can swim a relay.  Our warm ups are at 12:00 sharp and the meet begins at 1:00.

Þ    Bloomsburg Swim Your Own Age meet entries are due Wednesday, November 4.  You must use our Meet Entry form and place them in the Meet Entry folder.  We are about to switch over to a slightly different ME form, which is why you might find paper copies of our soon to be old form.  These are OK to use.  Make sure you check the meet information for the maximum number events the kids can swim.  Enter your swimmers in the maximum number of events.

Þ    Yesterday’s Halloween Invitational was blast!  I have not received the results yet, and when I do I will get them out to you.  Another thing we are going to do is to send out updated best times after each meet.  Swimmers of the Meet are Kiana Albert for the morning session and Danielle Feffer for the afternoon session.  The Swim of the Meet (not recognized at every meet) is Sarah Dangelo’s 200 free.  She was a stud.  Swimmers of the meet receive a certificate recognizing their performance.  Swimmer of the Meet criteria are, in order:

 

Team support

Sportsmanship

Best times

Points Scored

 

Please keep in mind the award is usually subjective.  For yesterday’s morning session we coaches discussed 5 or 6 swimmers.

 

Þ    As we have in the past, the D3 group will begin practicing from 4:10 – 5:40.  This will take place beginning Monday, November 30.  The D3 group will practice from 4:10 – 5:40 Monday through Thursday.  Friday and Saturday (when there are no meets) will remain the same as they are now.

Þ    I am having a JR/SR Group meeting today.  We will be going over some items that are pertinent to the beginning of the high school season.  We will also be distributing our Property Of Shirts, which look great this year.

Þ    For this Saturday D1,2,3 practice we will be working on two hand turns and breaststroke pullouts.

 

More as it happens…..

 

SP

 

  

Shouts from Steve - October 31, 2009

October 31, 2009       

 

Good Saturday Morning:

 

Man, or Woman, I just looked in the mirror and it was scary!  Must be Halloween.

 

I forgot to attach Williamsport entries yesterday, here they are.  I know there will be some changes in the relays, so make sure you check the relays posted in our team area.  And remember, depending on the timing, if a swimmer doesn’t show we may just have to scratch that particular relay.  This is a fun meet.  For those of you who have not been to this meet before it is very crazy at the beginning of the morning session.  Please make sure you keep you kids the team area. 

 

See you all tomorrow.  Go Washington Huskies!

 

Shouts from Steve - October 30, 2009

October 30, 2009       

 

Good Friday Morning:

 

Þ    If you missed our annual Halloween Costume Contest and Apple Bob last night, you missed a fun event.  Thalia Stout, as a Zombie, won the scariest category; Miranda Myford (as an old man – hey, aren’t I already old?! – running for president) won the funniest category; Ruth Dangelo, as a bag of groceries, won the most creative category.  Then we bobbed for apples.  If I hadn’t called them out of the water I think Phoebe Jordan would still be in the water trying in vain to get her apple.

Þ    We have two meets going on this weekend.  I will list warm up times and meet start times below.  Keep in mind we want the kids to arrive 15 minutes early to check in with their coaches.  I will attach our entries for Williamsport, which we will also post at the meet.  Depending on the timing (it can be crazy) if a relay member doesn’t show, we may have to scratch that relay.

 
MEETWARM UP TIMEMEET START TIME

Big Cat

Friday – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday – 7:30 a.m.

Sunday – 7:30 a.m.

Friday – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday – 9:00 a.m.

Williamsport

12/U – 8:45 a.m.

13/O – (not before) Noon

12/U 9:30 a.m.

13/O – 1:00 p.m.

 Þ    We will begin taking sign ups for our SCAY Invitational (November 8) on Monday.  The coaches will ask the swimmers at practice.  Parents can also email me as a backup.  Swimmers can enter a total of four events, which includes relays.  We try to get swimmers in at least one relay each meet.  Along with the IM, our Team Event (every swimmer will swim this event in their age group, the coaches will ask what other three events the kids want to swim.  I would like to have entries for this and our dual meets by Wednesday after practices.

Þ    For all of our meets until Districts SCAY swimmers are to wear SCAY imprinted suits and SCAY caps.  If you are new and don’t have a SCAY imprinted suit, not to worry – wear, if you can, a dark color suit.  We will have SCAY caps at Williamsport.  Should you need one, latex caps are $4 and silicone are $11.

Þ    A reminder there are no practices tomorrow morning.

Þ    For our Senior group practice on Monday, November 2 (Happy Birthday Mom) we will swim 90 fast and furious minutes then have a meeting to go over a few things as the high school season approaches.  We will also distribute our Property Of shirts – they look great this year!  The plan is to have everyone wear theirs to school Tuesday.

Lots going on now.  More as it happens…….

 

SP    

SCAY News - October 29 Halloween Meet/Communications

SCAY News, October 29, 2009

 

If you are no longer on the SCAY swim team, would like to be deleted from the e-mail distribution list, or would like to update or add an e-mail address, please send me an e-mail to let me know. 

 

Aqualaps:  A big thanks to all of the swimmers who participated and all the parent volunteers for making Aqualaps fun and successful.   Mare sure to get any outstanding donations in the box at the Y registration desk.  A huge thanks again to Joan Schrock for organizing this event!

 

Communications Update:   Now that most of the swimmer registrations are in, the file folders have been updated.  A big thanks to Heather Jordan for doing this.  Please let me know if you do not have a folder and we will make sure we make one for you.   Also, we still don’t have emergency forms completed for many of the swimmers.  I have put these in your folders.  Please complete them ASAP and put them in the Koberna folder.  In the unlikely event of emergency, it is very important that we quickly know who to contact and if there are any health problems that might influence care.

 

Halloween Meet:  The Halloween Meet is this Sunday at Williamsport.   (see directions below – allow 70 minute drive time)  Pool opens at 8:15.  Warm-ups begin for swimmers 12 and under at 8:45.  Meet starts at 9:45.   Warm-ups for 13 and over start at 12:00.  The afternoon portion of the meet starts at 1:00pm.   Don’t forget that we “Fall Back” on Sunday.   For new parents:  Many parents stay in the gymnasium (to be with their children/avoid the heat etc) for portions of the meet.  You may want to consider bringing comfortable chairs, a blanket or extra towels for your child, sweat pants/shirt for your child, and some extra snacks.   Games or other activities are also nice to have for the little ones.   Don’t hesitate to call me or ask a veteran about what to expect!  

 

Williamsport Halloween Meet at Williamsport High School

*Take 80 East to Exit 178 Lock Haven/Rt. 220 North
*Turn left at the bottom of the ramp
*Continue on Rt. 220 to Williamport
*As you are approaching Williamsport, shortly after the town of Linden,
you'll see the 4th street/Williamsport exit. There's a small sign
"Williamsport High School" at the top of the ramp. Take this exit and
follow the road as it bends (no turn at the bottom of the ramp) toward
Williamsport.
*The meet is in the high school pool which is located at 2990 West 4th
Street, appx. 2 miles after the exit. However, you can't see the school
from 4th Street, only a sign for Williamsport High School.. Turn left at
the sign for the high school and go up the long, steep hill to the school.Have fun and swim fast!                                                    Jenny

Shouts from Steve - October 26, 2009

October 26, 2009

 

Good Monday Morning: 

 Þ    A great job at Aqualaps yesterday!  Thanks to all the parents who were there to support the kids and to register, count, and feed.  A special thanks to the swimmers, especially the older swimmers who were helping me not get a heart attack – and, at now 58, I need all the help I can get.  The goals of the relay event were for all relays to finish under an hour AND within five seconds of each other.  All relays finished at 59.05 and within ½ second of each other.  And most important, we had alotta fun!Þ    Williamsport allow late entries provided I get them to them by the time I leave for the Y at 5:00 tomorrow morning.  I will be asking the older kids tonight.  Parents, you can email me by 3:30 tomorrow morning if you want your swimmer in the meet.  Keep in mind:  After I send in entries at 3:30 tomorrow morning I cannot guarantee getting your swimmer in the meet – you will have to hope for deck entering on the day of the meet, which cannot be guaranteed.  Also, I cannot guarantee late entries will be in relays.Þ    Remember, our Halloween Costume Contest and Apple Bob is this Thursday (11/29).  Prizes will be awarded for first place for the funniest, scariest and most creative categories.  This event is from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.  All contestants will receive a very special participation award.Þ    Bloomsburg Swim your own entries are due November 4.  I will be submitting these entries the next day.  Entry information is on our bulletin board.  Entries must be submitted on our Meet Entry form and placed in the Meet Entry folder.  Entry fees are not required.  Make sure you enter the maximum number of events allowed.Þ    For our SCAY Invitational on November 8, I am changing the meet entry approach.  In an earlier note I had indicated entries being due this Friday.  Instead, we are going to treat this meet as we do with our dual meets:  the coaches will begin asking the swimmers on the Monday before the meet – yes or no – if they will be going to the meet.  Parents can also email me this information starting this Monday.  As with our dual meets, each meet will have a “Team Event”, meaning we will indicate an event that all swimmers in the meet will swim.  For our invitational the event will be the IM.  Swimmers can/will enter a total of four individual events.Þ    There will be a practice schedule change this week.  Due to no school the Junior/Senior group will practice from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  All other practice groups will swim at their normal times.Þ    Due to the meets this weekend, practices Saturday are cancelled. 

Again, thanks for a great effort by everyone at Aqualaps yesterday.  And for the many birthday wishes and the cake.

 

SCAY News - October 18 Aqualaps/Concession Needs

SCAY News October 18, 2009

 

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone has power by now and has survived our October snow storm without too much damage!   A few things as we enter a warmer, sunnier week:

 Aqualaps Update:

Aqualaps is only one week away.  Remember to get those pledges in!  This is an important fundraiser for us.   The money earned will help pay for needed equipment and supplies for the swim team.  It will also be used to pay meet entries for all scheduled YMCA meets this year.    The event starts at 1:00pm sharp on Sunday, October 25.   Goodies will be provided for the swimmers after they complete their swim.   Volunteer sign ups to help with registration, lap counting, refreshment serving, etc.  are on the bulletin board.   Any questions, please contact Joan Schrock at rosjmsva@adelphia.net.   Thanks again to Joan for all of her hard work organizing this!

 Communications Update:

We are still working on finalizing swimmer registrations and making sure that everyone is on the email list and has a folder in the YMCA file cabinet.  Please be sure that you have registered at the front desk.   Also please make sure that we have your updated swimmer Health form.  (yellow form in file on L side of  file cabinet)   Shawn Quinn has offered to help with the Web Site this year.  (thanks again, shawn!)     Please visit the site at www.aqualions.org for the latest updates.

 Concessions:

Roxane Miller and Terry Cumins have volunteered to run concessions at meets again this year.  (a huge thanks to both!)   They have requested that you please bring in your drinks this week.  Please leave them in the corner by the file cabinet.   Roxane and Cory Miller will come in each day and move the drinks to the SCAY closet and organize them for the season.   Please label your drinks so that you can be credited.  Drink assignments are as follows:

Once case per each swimmer in their appropriate age groups:

Cubs/Pride:  100% Juice Boxes

D1:  Gatorade

D2:  Water

D3:  Pepsi/Coke/Sprite/ Sierra mist or similar

JR/SR:   Diet Coke/Sprite/Pepsi or similar.

Thanks everyone.    Meet assignments for concession donations will be made once we get the final meet schedule.

 Officials:  

There will be an officials training course offered at the Bellefonte YMCA for both Level I and Level II on November 21.   Please contact Cory Miller at crmiller@uaja.com if you are interested.  It is a great way to be involved!

 

Last Reminder, Halloween Meet Entries Due:

Meet entries are due by the end of practices tomorrow, Monday October 18.   Please fill out 3 individual events per swimmer on the forms at the Y.   Relays will be assigned by coaches.  No fees are due, but please remember that “no shows” will be charged the cost of the entry.

 

As always, if you have any questions or if I can be of any help, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jkoberna@stompit.net or at 466-6163.

 

Looking forward to a great season!

Jenny

SCAY News - October 11 General Information/Team Wear

Hello SCAY families,
     As you heard from Steve, I recently offered to serve as the new SCAY board president.   It will take me a little while to get up to speed (I am a more than a little computor challenged!), but I wanted to get a few quick reminders out to everyone:
1.  Orders for SCAY team wear and team suits are due tomorrow, Monday, October 12.  Please place orders with attached payment in the designated folder in the file cabinet.  If you have any questions, please contact Jo Bevilacqua at jmb@chem.psu.edu or at 861-3767.   All swimmers are required to wear SCAY suits and caps at meets, so it is important to get your order in.
2.  Please make sure you have filled out the Health Care/Emergency Form and placed in the designated folder in the file cabinet.  (yellow form in file cabinet)  We will keep all of these in a secure notebook at the YMCA.   It is important that we know of any medical conditions your child may have, how to contact you or your designee in an emergency, etc.     This is also our only source of obtaining your email address.
3.   If you haven't already picked up the 2009/2010 Parent/Swimmer Handbook (blue front), there are extras located in the file cabinet.  Please help yourselves.  This is a great resource for everyone, especially those new to the team.
4.   If you haven't already done so, please register your child for the team.
    We are still in the process of updating the final roster as folks continue to register and complete their yellow health forms.   Hopefully we will have an accurate final roster in a few weeks.   We are also making folders for the new families on the team as we receive the above information.  (as you can see, a lot of communication is via email/file cabinet!)   Until then, if someone you know did not get this email, please have them contact me at jkoberna@stompit.net.   If you would like to be removed from the list, also please contact me.
    We are looking forward to a fun and successful  2009/2010 season.   Please don't hesitate to email me jkoberna@stompit.net or call at 466-6163 (before 8:30pm) with any questions or concerns.   As I take over this role, I am again impressed with what an amazing job our outgoing president, Cathy Dufour, did.  If you see her, please give her a huge thanks for all of her work last year.  We will certainly miss her.
Jenny Koberna
    

2009-2010 Fee Payment Info

Registration for the 2009-2010 Swim Team season has begun.  Here is information on 2009-2010 fees and payment options.

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