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President’s Report Welcome back to another fun year of Woodridge swimming! As I write this, it’s snowing outside, during what should be the beginnings of spring, which makes day dreaming of an 85 degree day even more enticing than usual. The warmth of the sun on your skin, the sounds of happy children, and the smell of chlorine and suntan lotion…but back to reality. In these difficult economic times, I am pleased to report that Woodridge remains an excellent, well-supported, financially-stable swim club, and more importantly a fun place for the family to spend an afternoon or evening. As you know from whatever your choice of media, or most likely, by looking at your own finances, these are tough times. You will be happy to know that your board has been extraordinarily prudent in managing club cash. Though we considered investing in a number of pool improvement projects this year we decided to delay any large expenditures to ensure membership levels remained sufficient to support pool operations (for the hundreds of you that have asked for new deck furniture, we did pry open the club wallet for this one purchase). The single best way you can help maintain the high quality of our pool and secure the money necessary to tackle pool and grounds improvements (not to mention periodic maintenance and unforeseen county code changes) is for you to send in your membership form, and to encourage friends and acquaintances to become members. This needn’t be a hard sell. Woodridge is a great, inexpensive form of family entertainment, and we all know (because it’s been drilled into us from birth) that there is no better lifelong exercise than swimming. We have one of the few six-lane recreation pools with a baby pool, swim team, and swim and dive lessons. Tell your friends, neighbors, classmates, people at the grocery store, etc., about our club. Your volunteer board has been spending a large amount of time over the winter thinking of ideas for activities to make your experience at the pool even better. Pool movie nights, parent’s night out, family game night, casino night and Sunday brunch are just some of the ideas we are investigating. Please email your reactions to these, and any other ideas you may have to me. I am happy to announce that Brooke Stites will be returning this summer as manager. Maudry Speight will be back as our head swim coach and lead swim teacher. We also hope to have dive and adult swim lessons. I am also pleased to announce our highly-capable candidates for board positions: Debbie Duffy, Secretary; and Christine Hillier, Member at Large. These positions will be voted on at our annual meeting on April 17. All members are encouraged to attend (it will be held at the home of Matt and Jennifer Yeatts at 9855 NE 23rd Street in Bellevue). If anyone is interested in joining the board, please let me or Debbie know. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to visit the pool on Super Sunday, May 17, beginning at noon. The tradition continues with food, fun and the kids’ coin toss. The membership table will take your information and dues, the swim team coordinators and coaches will be there to answer questions and sign up swimmers, and the board and staff will be there to welcome all prospective, new, and returning members. There will still be a finder’s fee for bringing a new member to the pool! Receive a $50 credit toward your 2010 dues when a family you refer joins the pool. Woodridge is a community asset and a personal asset for all of us. Many people volunteer time and effort to improve the enjoyment of the pool for everyone. I hope that each and every family will find a way help out. Come to spring clean up days, donate cleaning supplies, snacks/fluids for the workers, donate your skills – plumbing, tree trimming, tile skills, painting, weeding, volunteer for pool events – Super Sunday, swim meets, fund raisers, etc…any and all offers will be much appreciated. Please say yes when someone asks you to help. We have added a $25.00 clean up fee to the dues. Come and volunteer and you will receive a $25.00 credit toward next year’s dues. Invite your friends and neighbors to Super Sunday. Lots of fun, food and of course….swimming! Facilities Report Are you looking to see changes at the pool? If so, a fantastic opportunity awaits! Become the Facilities Manager and inject your creativity and see your ideas come to life. Over the past 3 years I oversaw many of the changes that affect our pool. Now it’s your chance. The position does not require any experience about pools as I can teach you everything you need to know. See your ideas take shape and help steer the direction and future of our pool. If you are interested email our pool president Curt Blake or me, Steve Hoffman. Here are some highlights of the facilities from the 08–09 winter season. The cold and snowy winter had little affect this year as we were prepared for the offseason. The tile installed in the spring of 2008 has a new foundation and is less susceptible to damage caused by freezing temperatures, therefore it still looks great. This year the winter winds were kind and no trees blew down on the building or our new fence. One of the windows in the office was broken by vandals but no other damage was done. Our furnace to heat the pool is being serviced by the pros from AquaQuip this spring. By servicing the heater and replacing some key components we hope for more constant water temperature and less fluctuations with better temperature control. A lot of the pool furniture is screaming for retirement and we hope to oblige their request. We are actively looking for some good values on the replacement furniture. Keep your eyes peeled for some new furniture to help you soak up some sun! Clean up days are just around the corner. This spring we have two days scheduled. We are planning on May 2 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., so plan on lending a hand for either day or both days and help put the finishing touches on the pool as we prepare to open for Super Sunday May 17. Thanks! Manager’s Report The swim season will soon be upon us, and I am delighted to be Woodridge’s manager! Around the same time that the pool opens I will be graduating from the University of San Diego. I’m looking forward to coming home for a summer full of fun! I cannot wait to reunite with all of our returning members, yet I am equally excited to meet our new members. The entire staff is prepared for a safe and enjoyable season. We hope to provide the best possible experience for our members. Over the years I have created some wonderful memories of summers at the pool, and my goal is to give you and your family the same great opportunities to create your own memories! Please print out the Permission for Child to Swim Unaccompanied and Emergency Consent Form and bring it with you the first time you come to the pool this summer. Or, mail it in with your dues. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns. Swim Team News Welcome back, Warriors, to another fun season of Woodridge Swim Team! Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions you might have (and of course, if you want to volunteer!) Email or call me at 425-637-0702. Swim Team Sign Up: Super Sunday will once again coincide with Opening Day, on Sunday, May 17. Come between noon and 2:00 to sign up for swim team; order team suits, sweatshirts, and sweat pants; get informed about practice times and upcoming events; and sign up to volunteer at our meets (plan on working at each swim meet). **Please print out the registration form and Midlakes Hold Harmless agreement and bring it with you on Super Sunday!** Cost: $95 for the first swimmer and $90 for each additional swimmer in a family. Parent Meetings: There will be a general parent meeting at 1:30 on Super Sunday, May 17. We’ll go over practice times, schedules, volunteer positions, social events, and more. Parent guides will not be provided in hard copy this year, please print from the website as needed. Team Suit: The team suit for the 2009 season is new. It is the Speedo Quantum Splice in black/red. Boys can choose between a jammer or a brief (plain black). Suits will be available on Super Sunday for a sizable discount – greater than the swim team discount at the retail store. See the table below for the price breakdowns. These prices are before tax. Sylvia’s also offers 10% off all regular priced accessories purchased on Super Sunday. If you are unable to attend on Super Sunday, have your swimmer sized ahead of time at Sylvia’s (it’s best not to guess about size), and enlist a fellow team parent to purchase the suit for you. If you need to get a suit after Super Sunday, please visit Sylvia’s at their retail shop location at 14100 NE 20th (Northup Way) in Bellevue. Price at Team Fitting: *Plus 10% Off All Regular Priced Accessories: Goggles, Caps, Shoes, Etc. After Fitting Price: Suggested Retail (MSRP): Pricing does not include WA State Sales Tax or Shipping. Prices subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors. Coaching: We are very happy to have Maudry Speight, Brooke Stites, and Carly Schulz back this summer. And Now A Word from Coach Maudry… Welcome back swimmers! Our 2009 swim season will be a strange, but hopefully, successful one. Strange in that we all have snow days to make up, combined with the strike days in the Bellevue School District, morning practices for all swimmers will not officially begin until Monday, June 29. Strange in that A Prelims and Championships have a new format. But, exciting to be swimming together, seeing old faces and hopefully many new faces. I am looking forward to another fun season of swimming and great times for all. …and Coach Brooke! Hello to all of our Warrior swimmers and their families! It’s that time of year again, so pull out the suits and goggles! I’m so happy that the swim team season is about to begin. I’m looking forward to yet another amazing season. Each year we seem to get stronger, so I can’t wait to see the great things that this summer has in store! Practices: Evening practices will begin Monday, May 18 and run through Thursday, June 25. They will run Mon.–Thurs., with the exception of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. * Ages 8 and under: 4:30–5:00 p.m., twice a week (Mon.–Thurs.). Pick two days
that work for you. Morning practices will begin Monday, June 22 and run through Thursday, July 16. NOTE: We will be having both morning and evening practices during the week of June 22–25 to accommodate the late Bellevue School District calendar. * Ages 8 and under: 9:45–10:15 a.m., Mon.–Thurs. (all 4 days) Please plan on your swimmer practicing with their appropriate age group. This will allow up to manage work out size better and to build more team unity within the age groups. Swim Team Calendar: See some of the important swim team dates below. A full calendar of meets, practices, and social events is posted here on this website (where it will be updated periodically). Time Trials will be held at Woodridge on Saturday, June 6. Time Trials is a very important practice meet. It gives swimmers, coaches, and volunteers an opportunity to experience a meet before our first regular dual meet of the season. Set-up will begin at 8:00 a.m., warm-ups at 8:30, and the meet itself will start at 9:00 and run until approximately noon. We look forward to seeing everyone soon. Important Swim Team Dates Starts & Turns Clinic TBD Swimming Lessons Woodridge Swim Club offers swimming lessons to members and the general public. Sessions are two weeks long, Monday through Friday. NEW this season is the option to choose from a 10-day (M–F), 6-day (M, W, F), or 4-day (T, Th) schedule. Prices for these schedules are listed below. Classes will be formed by ability, while attempting to honor your time preferences and are limited to 4 children, with the exception of Stroke Development, which has a class size of 8. Lesson fees are non-refundable after a session begins. In addition to standard lessons, we also offer: Early June Preschool Lessons—Two one-week sessions will begin June 9. Session A will meet June 8, 9, 11 (M, Tu, Th), and Session B will meet June 15, 17, 18 (M, W, Th). These lessons are geared for preschool-age children, 1/2-day kindergarten children, or others who are out of school. Stroke Development (swim team)—Again this season we are offering stroke development for swim team members in the 8 and under age group who need extra help with strokes or dives. Offered during Sessions 1 & 2 only. Maudry Speight, longtime swim instructor, will again head our swimming lesson program. Contact Maudry at (206) 271-1355 for more information. Last summer, all of our lessons were extremely popular. To give priority to members, please fill out and send the form to: Maudry Speight, 9050 Seward Park Ave. S. #31, Seattle, WA 98118. Pass this information on to your friends who are not members but night be interested in lessons. Woodridge Swim Club Swimming Lessons— quality instruction at an unbeatable price! |
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