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Saturday, May 8, 2010 11:29 AM
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After JOs, all groups except Brent's senior group will be off until Monday April 12th. Brent's group will be in on a modified basis week after JOs (off Monday then probably in on Tue, Wed, Thurs from 4:45 to 7:00); then off the week of March 29, back in on a modified basis the week of April 5th (to be announced) and then everyone back to normal schedule the week of April 12th.
Brent
ps - note to SwimAmerica instructors: we start up the weekend of April 10-11.
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Registration is now open for Spring '10 SwimAmerica.
Express
SwimAmerica, LLC is a progressive
10 station "learn-to-swim"
program for children ages 3 and over.
As each station's skills are mastered,
the developing swimmer is rewarded
then moved to the next station within
the progression. This effective step
by step method allows even the youngest
swimmers to learn to swim SAFELY,
while offering stronger swimmers the
opportunity to develop all of the
competitive strokes.
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On March 19-21 - EEX athletes will compete in the 2010 New Jersey Junior Olympics at Rutgers.
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EEX Entries
Not including new gold cuts from 11-12 Champs
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Psych Sheet
10 Under
11-12
13-14
15-19
800 Free Relays |
Warm-up times
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Timing Assignments
EEX has multiple timing assignments - the pool has been given but no lanes have been assigned, it will be first come first pick.
Fri am Dive Pool
Sun AM Main Pool
Fri PM Main Pool
Timers Meeting will be 30-45 minutes before each session starts, host asks that the timer then makes their way directly to the assignment.
Everyone should bring their own stopwatch.
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Good luck to all athletes competing!
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On March 13-14, EEX 11-12 athletes will participate in the Silver/Bronze Shourt Course SOUTH Championships, at the Raritan Valley Community College.
UPDATE 3/12 - Message from Coach Brent- Everyone in the meet this weekend - remember to be on time for the first warm up time regardless of our assigned warm up time so coaches can positively check-in athletes, as we are checking with meet organizers about our assigned times. Any questions, please talk with your coaches.
Good luck, have fun and swim fast!
Brent
Good luck and swim fast!
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On March 11-14, EEX Senior Athetes will participate in the Speedo Sectionals in Buffalo NY
Good luck to all Athletes!
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On March 6th and 7th, EEX 13-14 and 15-19 swimmers will compete in the Short Course Silver/Bronze Championships 2010 at Sonny Werblin Aquatic Center at Rutgers University.
Good luck and swim fast!
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On Feb 7, EEX will be hosting the February Splash at TCNJ. Please see below for info, job assignments have been posted.
Good Luck to all athletes competing! |
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On Feb 5-6 EEX Pre Senior and Senior 1 swimmers will be traveling to Middletown, NY to attend the CUDA Cupid Invitational.
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Warm-up 5.30pm meet start 6.30pm Feb 5th |
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Good Luck to all athletes competing! |
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On Jan 29-31 EEX will be competing in Princeton Piranhas Junior States at John Witherspoon Middle School, Princeton, NJ
Good Luck to all athletes competing! |
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On Jan 9-10 EEX will be competing in Scarlet Aquatic Club's TYR Winterfest 2010 . Held at the Sonny Werblin Aquatic Center at Rutgers University.
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Pool Assignments, Start times, Warm-ups and Timing Assignments
EEX have a number of timing assignments.
Sat AM - Dive Pool Lane 7
Sat PM - Dive Pool Lane 3
Sun AM - Dive Pool - Alternate(Please listen out for EEX being called)
Sun PM - Dive Pool Alternate (Please listen out for EEX being called)
Each individual should bring their own stopwatch, as they will not be provided by the host)
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Good Luck to all athletes competing! |
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On Dec 11-13, EEX hosts one of the most highly anticipated meets of the short course season - the Holiday Classic. Held at the Sonny Werblin Aquatic Center at Rutgers University , swimmers from all over the region compete in this pre-holiday event.
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| 12/10 - All meet jobs worksheets are now current. Amendments were made to Fri pm and Sun Aft sessions |
Meet Jobs |
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The very best of luck to all swimmers! |
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The 2009-2010 EEX Swimmer Directory is now posted. Many thanks to Meredith for compiling. Please note that a few pieces of swimmer information are missing. Please check your athlete's information and email Meredith with any corrections or additions.
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On November 7-8, EEX swimmers will be competing in this Silver/Gold meet, the Fall Festival of Excellence, held at Princeton University and hosted by XCel swimming.
We have timing for Fall Festival this weekend. Not all parents will be required to time as we have a large number of swimmers participating. Please note the following:
1) The first timer should attend the timers' meeting as well as work a half hour shift.
2) Each shift should last one half hour.
3) You must provide your own stopwatch.
4) Swimmers swimming in the mid sessions (500 Free and 400 IM) must provide their own timer and counter
(for 500).
5) Please be flexible and make adjustments for no shows as necessary.
6) You may be timing in a pool in which your athlete is not swimming.
7) Sunday PM we are alternate timers. Please keep your ears open if they call for help from EEX.
8) Please print this list and bring it with you to the meet.
Timing assignments are as follows:
Saturday PM Lane 6 main pool
Bodden
Kalibat
Gao
Juhn
Rane
Lavery
Hubert
Sunday AM Lane 6 main pool
Kolman
Hoedemaker
Sacchi
Khare
Slahetka
Gulbranson
Kenyon
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EEX Timing Schedule
Sat pm - main pool- lane 6
Sun am- main pool- lane 6
Sun pm main pool - alternate
midday sessions - swimmers need their own timers and watches
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Swim fast! |
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On November 7-8 EEX Bronze/Silver swimmers will be traveling to Raritan Valley Community College to compete in the "Go for the Gold" hosted by Bergen Barracudas.
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No Timing Assignments for EEX - on standby for back-up timing |
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Good luck to all athletes! |
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Ghosts and Goblins wrap-up
We would like to thank all of the parents who helped make yesterday's Ghosts & Goblins meet a success! We simply couldn't have done it without your help timing, starting, and bringing in all of the wonderful food. Thank you too to the few parents who stuck around to help clean up. A few serving items were left behind (green salad bowl, tongs, wooden bowl, hot bag (Leddy??), clear serving spoon). They have all been placed in the team closet upstairs. Brent has the key to this closet so please ask him after practice to claim your items.
If you got a parking ticket yesterday and you have a valid parking pass, please send me your name, ticket number and vehicle ASAP. I am trying to have the tickets "cleared" with TCNJ.
Finally, a few families have not yet submitted their contracts and job requests. I am waiting to finish the Holiday Classic work assignments but cannot do so without those contracts. Please get them to Brent immediately.
Regards,
Meredith
*** Time Change ***** Sunday's Ghosts & Goblins meet at TCNJ will warm up at 4.00pm. The meet will commence at 4.30 PM.
We will need parents to help time, so please just let me know once you get there if you are able and willing. Brent will supply the stop watches. After the meet we will have a pot luck dinner as well as a Halloween parade led by Brent. All athletes and siblings wishing to bring their costumes and wear them for the parade are encouraged to do so!
We would also ask you to bring a carved pumpkin to add a bit of Halloween spirit to our festivities. They should be brought up to the balcony area along with your food contribution(s) upon arrival at the pool. If you have more than one athlete, or a large number of siblings, kindly consider bringing double the requested food/drink donation.
If your athlete is new to the team and especially if they are new to competitive swimming, let them know that this is a fun meet attended only by EEX swimmers and family. No need to be nervous!
Below is the list of requested food and drink donations:
Athlete last name beginning with:
A or B- one case of water and one 12 pack of 100% fruit juices
C - two bags of chips/pretzels and dip
D-G - Fruit, veggies or green salad
H-L - Main dish
M - Cheese and crackers
N-W - (except Stefandl) Dessert
Stefandl - 2 cases of sports drinks
Please remember to bring serving utensils and make sure your food donations is divided into individual serving sizes (if appropriate). See you there!
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Several important team updates:
1) The Senior haunted hay ride has been canceled due to impending rainy weather. Contact Sue Hubert if you need more info. Sues contact is listed in the update email from Meredith
2) Parking pass for Stauffer is in. Please contact Meredith to arrange pick-up
3) T-shirts, shorts, and hoodies are in. Meredith will have them Friday during practice (5-7 PM) and Sat morn during practice (8-9:30) in the hallway. If your athlete drives to practice, please remind them to come out into the hallway and get their clothing. Metro clothing and cap orders are not in yet
4) Please note permanent weekend practices times for AG1 and AG2 are 7:30-8:45 Saturdays and 8:30-9:30 Sundays
5) No Presenior practice this Saturday morning. Senior 1 practice is 8-9:30, this Saturday only
6) You must check the team web site to see potential meets. You must contact coaches and Meredith if your athlete will be unable to participate for any reason. This is especially important if your athlete is already entered in the meet but will not be able to swim
7) Ghosts and Goblins meet will be at TCNJ on 11/1. Warm up will start at 3:30, meet at 4 PM. This is a very informal EEX only meet. We will have a Halloween party following with a pot luck dinner. There will be more detailed info regarding this next week. Please let Meredith know ASAP if your athlete cannot participate
8)Due to the TCNJ Homecoming weekend, there will be no practice (or SwimAmerica) on Sunday Oct 25
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There is a practice change for Senior 1 and Pre Senior Swimmers on Saturday Oct 24th, the day before the SHY Meet.
Senior I: 8:00am-9;30am
Pre-Senior: OFF (sleep in for an early start on Sunday)
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***** Update from Brent ********Bob Steele from USA Swimming will be with us for one more night. We'll have pizza tonight (Tue 20) at 6:30 so everyone (parents, swimmers, coaches) can meet at 7:00 for the presentation by Bob Steele of USA Swimming. We should be done by 8:00 (no much later than a normal night). Bob's presentation will be in the North Gym (somewhere in Packer - same building as the pool). Hope you can make it - should be a fun and interesting talk.
Note to swimmers/parents: even if you don't have practice tonight, come out for the pizza and the presentation!
Brent
Our team performance over the past several years has awarded EEX a visit from USA Swimming as part of their Elite Development Camp - Master Coach/Consultant Program.
Bob Steele (bio below) will be meeting with the coaches and interacting with athletes and coaches on deck over the next couple of days. On Tuesday night, I am hoping to have Bob speak to both athletes and parents - he has a presentation entitled, "Be The Best You Can Be" that applies to any swimmer from age groupers to Olympians and is for all parents, coaches and swimmers. I am working out the details with TCNJ (room, time, etc.), but anticipate getting started after practice at 7:00 pm (should be done by 8:00pm). We might do a pizza party upstairs from 6:30 to 7:00 pm before the talk. Everyone is encouraged to attend - check your email Monday night/Tuesday morning for more details.
I look forward to a couple days of inspired training and practice at the pool!
****Note to Seniors: make a special effort to get to practice Monday and Tuesday (including am) to get the most out of Bob's visit!
Brent
Bob Steele – a member of the newly-formed USA-Swimming Master Coach/Consulting Program. He has coached at all levels with 17 swimmers world ranked in 37 events, two American Record Holders, five NCAA ll Team Championships, seven NCAA II Record Holders and six National Independent Championship teams. Retired after 46 years of coaching, he has conducted Olympic Development – Team Camps for 98 teams having a world ranked underclass swimmer with a fine coaching staff and team. The purpose of this program is to help swimmers realize what it takes to "Be the Best They Can Be". |
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On Sunday Oct 25, Express athletes will be competing in the Somerset Hills Y Fall Invitational held at Raritan Bay Y. This meet is now an open meet (no cut-off times required) so if any Age Group 1 and 2 10/unders not already in the meet want to be entered, please let Brent know by noon Friday,Oct 15, and he will see if he can get you in.
****NOTE: Times of the morning session have changed.
Warm-up for 12 & U swimmers is now 8:30 am with a 9:45 am start. Sessions are estimated to run 2 hours.
13 & O warm-up remains at 1:15 with a 2:30 pm start.
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Eastern Express “Beats the Clock” at Oktoberfest – update from Coach Mike Randazzo
At a meet that arrived before we all turn back our clocks and begin driving to and from practice in the dark, Express swimmers turned back time as most athletes who competed in the weekend competition at Oktoberfest ’09 posted at least four lifetime bests. In fact, a remarkable ten individuals dropped time in all six events: Alan Gao, Sarah Gulbranson, Ethan Hatke, Cassie Hubert, Monica Khare, Hailey Kenyon, Gwyneth Lavery, Scott Mackenzie, Jack McIntyre and Teddy Slahetka.
Nine athletes made their debuts in at least one event: Micah Bergstrom (100 Back), Tess Bodden (100 Fly), Sarah Gulbranson (50,100 Free, 50 Back, 50 Breast, & 50 Fly), Ethan Hatke (100 Fly), Sunna Juhn (100 Back), Patrick Lavery (100 Fly), Shreya Rane (100 Fly), Morgan Sattler (100 Fly), Teddy Slahetka (100 Breast). Congratulations also to new Junior Olympic qualifiers Alan Gao (11-12 50 Breast,) Gwyneth Lavery (10&U 50 Breast) and Jack McIntyre (11-12 100 Free).
Express will be in action again on 10/25 at the SHY Fall Challenge Invitational. Pictures of those who spent their weekend at GCIT are posted below –I’m the one in the middle with the facial hair, although it’s not nearly as noticeable as it was last season.
Team Photo 12 and under
Team Photo 13-14
Oktoberfest Photos
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