Manor Woods Swim Club NEWSLETTER
Manor Woods Swim Club NEWSLETTER Volume 49 Number 1 Spring 2015 *** FINAL *** www.manor-woods.com A note from our new Director of Membership and Operations Christiane Robbins Welcome to all our NEW and returning members! I am your new Director of Membership and Operations and hope that you will help me thank Lisa Wolf for all the hard work and dedication that she has given MWSC the past two years. Needless to say it will be very tough to fill her shoes, but I will do my best. Some changes that we have made this year include repairing 22 chaises and three chairs, upgraded the internet speed, and welcome back Georgetown Aquatic as the pool management company. Opening Day is fast approaching and just a few notes: If you haven’t emailed a picture for the membership book (if you had one done last year, no need to send another), please do so at your earliest convenience. If you don’t have a one on file, you will be asked to show a picture ID until one is submitted. A “passport” style headshot photo with a phone camera is fine. Please ID each family member and email to our membership book coordinator, Alison Russ. ([email protected]) Guest passes are available in 6 AND 12 punches. Please contact me if you would like to purchase any for your guests. Please remember that if you are planning a party at the pool, please contact me to put it on the pool calendar. We still have memberships available, so tell your friends and neighbors about Manor Woods! As always, please feel free to be in contact if you have questions or concerns regarding the pool, the staff or any other issue. I look forward to seeing you at the pool. Christiane Robbins The Pool opens Saturday May 23th! Pool Hours: Through June 14: Weekdays 4-8 pm Saturdays 10 am-9 pm Sundays 11 am-8 pm June 15: 1 - 9 pm **Back By Popular Demand** Sundays: Adult Early Swim 10-11 am (open to adults 21 and older) Starting June 16: Weekdays 11 am-9 pm Saturdays 10 am-9 pm* Sundays 11 am-8 pm August 31 – Sept. 4: 4-8 pm Exception: If there is a home swim team meet on Saturday, the pool will open at noon or as soon as the meet is over and the pool is made ready for opening by the staff. Manor Woods Swim Club is in need of gently used athletic equipment. We can use basketballs, soccer balls and volleyballs. We can also use a few new Frisbees as well as badminton racquets and shuttlecocks. Please drop off equipment at the guardhouse. Thank you! Opening Weekend “Welcome Back” Reception! Saturday, May 23 5:30-7:30 pm Curley’s BBQ 5:30-7:30 Kona Ice 5:15-8:00 Free Cake! Lots of games! Meet and chat with members of the Pool Board! Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. -2- 2015 General Information Pool Opens Saturday, May 23th at 11:00 am! Permanent Member: Dues, Fees and Penalties Notice – Dues for the 2015 season are $475 and were due on or before May 1, 2015. Mail payment to Manor Woods Swim Club, Inc., PO Box 627, Rockville, MD 20848-0627. Late Payment (after May 10) subjects you to a penalty of $75.00. Release Fee is $50 and was due by May 1, 2015 Late Release (after May 10) is subject to the penalty of $75.00. Want to sell your membership? Contact Christiane Robbins, Director of Membership and Operations, [email protected] On-line dues payment is available for permanent members. ~~~~~~~~~ Waiting List Members: (Summer Members) Dues of $550.00 were due on or before May 1, 2015. If available spaces do not meet demand, dues payments will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Postmarks will be honored, and there will be no exceptions. Note: If permanent membership (offered to a Waiting List Member) is declined, the waiting list member's name shall be removed from the waiting list and their $50.00 application fee will be forfeited. The member may re-apply to the waiting list by submitting a new application and $50 fee. Guest Fees: Permanent Members Adults (16 & over) $3.00 weekdays, $5.00 Sundays & holiday Children (5 -15) $3.00 any day 12 Punch Pass: $30.00 (Best Value) Waiting List Members Adults (16 & over) $5.00 weekdays, $7.00 Sundays & holidays Children (5 -15) $5.00 any day 12 Punch Pass: $50.00 (Best Value) Punch 12 Guest Pass Save two ways! Buy a Punch 12 guest card and get twelve admissions for the price of ten. The second savings is that the card is priced with a weekday fee only, but can be used any day of the week. Enjoy the convenience and don’t worry about fumbling around with cash when you bring your guests! All guest policies apply to the use of this card. You may buy the Punch 12 card at the gate or in advance by making your check payable to “MWSC” in the amount of $30.00 per guest card for permanent members, or $50.00 for waiting list members. Please note your membership number on the check. Contact our Executive Director, Christiane Robbins at [email protected] , to make arrangements. Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. -3- Baby Pool Regulations Children using the baby pool who are not yet “potty” trained must wear a rubber diaper cover over the child’s diaper. The Montgomery County Health Department requires this non-water permeable barrier. Thanks for your cooperation. Swim Lessons The members of our coaching staff will once again offer lessons, both group and private for all ages. Additional information on swim lessons will be posted on the bulletin board and the swim team website. Students Volunteer service hours for graduation can be earned at Manor Woods. Volunteers are needed as swim meet aides, beautification/environmental aides and special project aides. Students need to take the initiative and find ways in which they can help under the supervision of adult Board or Swim/Dive Team Committee members. Check Us Out Online! We're on Facebook! www.manor-woods.com Be sure to visit our Manor Woods Swim Club website and follow us on Facebook for the latest information including pool operations, rules and regulations, pool events, swim and dive team, and membership. The web site will be regularly updated with meet results during swim and dive season. Food and Snacks at Manor Woods this summer The Manor Woods Snack Bar will be under new management this summer and members will have new dinner options on many nights courtesy of area food trucks who will be serving our community. The snack bar will be open 12-4 daily, as well as other times when demand for snacks and beverages is expected to be high (swim and dive meets, for example). Until school lets out, the snack bar will be open on weekends with a menu of ice cream, cold drinks, and an assortment of snacks and candy. Normal snack bar hours will begin after the school year ends and the menu will expand to include more hot food favorites. Any profits from snack bar sales will go straight to improving the pool facilities so please support our snack bar when you are at the pool! A variety of dinner options from barbecue to pizza will be available from our food truck vendors. Please watch the weekly e-newsletter and the Manor Woods website for news about the snack bar during the 2015 season and a calendar of when food trucks will be at the pool. The pool will close early on the following dates: Saturday, June 13th Wednesday, June 24th Monday, June 29th Wednesday, July 8th Wednesday, July 15th Saturday, August 29th Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. -4- Calendar of Events for the 2015 Pool Season May July 23: Pool Opens, 11 am 23: Welcome Back Reception, 5:30-7:30 PM 26: Afternoon swim practice starts 3:15-4:15 pm: 4:15-5:00 pm: 5:00-5:45 pm: 5:45-6:30 pm: Ages 13 & up Ages 11 – 12 Ages 9-10 Ages 8 and under 30: Swim and Dive parent meeting and Potluck, 5 pm 30: Family Movie Night, 8:30 pm June 1: Swim "B" Meet (AWAY) @ Tanterra 4: Swim "A" Meet (AWAY) @ Waters Landing 5: Dive Meet (HOME) vs. Old Farm, 5 pm 7: MCSL Coaches Long Course swim meet 8: Swim "B" Meet (HOME) vs. Wheaton Woods 11: Swim "A" Meet (HOME) vs. Long Branch 12: B-Relay Carnival, 8 am (no early adult swim) 12: Family Day, 12:30-4:30 pm (Free food, drinks, and games for all ages!) 6: Swim Team Time Trials, 8 am-12 pm 7: Dive: Ashton Rookie Meet, 4 pm 12: Dive Meet (AWAY) @ Potomac Woods, 5 pm 13: Swim "A" Meet (AWAY) @ Carderock Springs 15: Swim "B" Meet (HOME) vs. King Farm 13: Teen Night, 6-9:00 pm, (pool will close at 5:30 pm), open to all students entering 6th grade 12th grade 17: Breakfast of Champions for S&D Divisional swimmers 17: Pre-team swim meet, TBD Robin Hood Invitational Dive Meet, 3 pm 18: Swim Team Divisional Championship Meet, TBD Swim, Dive, and Pre-team Banquet 14: Dive Meet (AWAY) vs. Country Glen @ 5 pm 16: Regular summer hours begin First day of morning swim practice First day of pre-team practice 19: Dive Team Divisionals, TBD, 8 am 17: Swim "B" Meet (AWAY) @ Glenmont 22: Dive Team: All-Stars for 12 & under, 3 pm @ Seven Locks 20: Swim "A" Meet (HOME) vs. Whetstone 23: 20: Adult Movie Night, 8:45 PM Must be age 21 or older Dive Team: All-Stars for 13 +, 3 pm @ Seven Locks 25: MCSL All Star Relays MCSL All Star Individual Meet 21: Dive Meet (HOME) vs. Carderock Springs, 5 pm Swim & Dive Team “Bonfire Night” 8-12 pm (9th Grade +) 26: 24: Swim "B" Meet (HOME) vs. Washingtonian Woods August 26: All swim/dive team breakfast at Manor Woods 27: Swim "A" Meet (HOME) vs. Somerset 28: Dive Meet (HOME) vs Calverton, 5 pm 29: Swim & Dive Team Photo & Raft Night, 5-9 PM 8: Family Movie Night, 8:30 PM 29: Adult Crab Night, 8-10 pm Must be age 21 or older September: 7: Pool closes for the season, 8 pm Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. Manor Woods Swim Club’s Board of Directors Responsibility Name President Jim Brinkhoff Vice-President Amy Rick Treasurer Jason Rhody Secretary Maureen Milano Webmaster Mike Egart Communications Chuck Kines ID Chair Alison Russ Grounds Don English Social Committee Chair Marlie Brill Social Committee Chair Brian O’Keefe Capital Improvements Roger Kasprik Snack Bar Brian Edwards At large Joey Redman At large Vacant At large Vacant Important Contacts Director of Membership and Operations Pool Office Phone Christiane Robbins [email protected] 301-460-0899 Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. MANOR WOODS SWIM & DIVE TEAM - 2015 Welcome to the 2015 Manor Woods swim and dive team season! This summer we will be swimming in division “K” against Long Branch, Carderock Springs, Whetstone, Waters Landing and Somerset for our “A” swim meets. For the “B” swim meets, we will be swimming against Wheaton Woods, Tanterra, King Farm, Washingtonian Woods, and Glenmont. In addition to the swim meets, we have numerous fun social activities for the swim, dive team and pre-team members. Don’t forget the Friday afternoon spirit activities and family potluck! Please check the swim and dive team website and the team bulletin board at the pool frequently for updates. There will be a swim and dive season kick-off parent meeting and team-building activities on Saturday, May 30th at 5:00 pm. Bring your dinner and reconnect with your swim and dive team friends! The swim and dive committee will provide dessert and drinks. The swim and dive team committee has been working in the off-season to get the season off to a great start. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact any of the committee members. The members are: A Rep B Rep Dive Co-Rep Dive Co-Rep Co-Pre-Team Rep Co-Pre-Team Rep Coaching Committee Treasurer Officials Social Events Social Events Liz Novatny Monica Welch Molly Natchipolsky Eva Shinka Annmarie Edwards Marcie Ament Jay Udovich [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 301-871-7430 301-460-7470 240-242-3206 [email protected] [email protected] 202-276-8436 240-478-7442 Kathy Brock Morgan Hurley Steve Kubasik Andy Shinka [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 301-603-9598 301-661-5987 214-385-8510 301-448-6105 301-871-5852 Swim Coaches We are pleased that Andrea Morris will be our new Head Swim Team Coach this year. She is joined by Amelia Hurley-Novatny and Katie Ramsey as Assistant Head Coaches. John Lado and Zoe Nerantzis will be the junior swim coaches this year. Registration On-line registration for swim team, pre-team, and dive team is available on the website at http://www.teamunify.com/recmcslmwst starting May 1st. You can either register on-line or print out a registration form and bring it to the first day of practice. Registration forms for swim team, pre-team and dive team can also be mailed to Liz Novatny, 5217 Drake Ter., Rockville, MD Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. 20853 with a check payable to Manor Woods Swim Team. Whether or not you register on-line, every family will receive an account on the website. The website will also contain updated information on all swim and dive activities. Please check it often! You will be able to sign up for “B” meets; confirm your child’s attendance at “A” meets; check your swimmer’s times; volunteer; and view upcoming activities. Swim Suit Sales For the 2014 and 2015 swim and dive seasons, the team suit is the Tyr Phoenix Splice in black/blue which is available for purchase from Capital Swim and Sport, 10558 Metropolitan Ave., Kensington, 301-949-7366. They will also be at the parent meeting/potluck on May 30th with some suits to sell and try-on. Manor Woods Spirit Wear Please check the team website for updates on where to purchase Manor Woods Team spirit wear. Sponsorship The swim & dive team accepts advertisements on our webpage and in the swim team meet programs. Contact Morgan Hurley at [email protected] or see the website for additional information. Platinum sponsor – $1,000 - Banner conspicuously located at the pool during all home swim meets, tile ad on the web page, full-page ad located inside front cover or on back cover of home meet programs. Gold sponsor – $650 - Banner at pool during all home swim meets, tile ad on web page. Lane sponsor - $300 – Banner placed on fence above lane, ¼ page ad in all home meet programs Meet sheet advertising only (rates are for entire season) – Full page - $150, half page - $75, quarter page - $50; Tile ad on web page - $200; Web page text link - $100 Swim Parents Each family who registers a swimmer is expected to volunteer a minimum of four swim meets throughout the season and to serve on one committee. It takes about 30 volunteers to run a swim meet. Volunteering for the team is a lot of fun and a great way to meet other parents, as well as see your swimmers up close! Now you can sign-up to volunteer for swim meets and social activities via our new website. Swim Officials Manor Woods is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming Stroke and Turn Judges. Referee, Starter, and Stroke and Turn Judge require training and certification. The Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) provides free training. Call Morgan Hurley for more information and directions to clinic sites at 301-661-5987. Check out the MCSL web site at www.mcsl.org. Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. DIVING We are excited as our coaching staff is returning this year. We welcome back Head Coach Angela Lozupone and Assistant Coaches Anthony Lozupone and Madison Cary. Manor Woods Dive Team is in Division III. We will host Carderock Springs, Calverton, and Old Farm and face off away against Country Glen and Potomac Woods. For those swimmers who may have an interest but not sure about diving, we will have an opportunity to "Try It" for just $20. You can try it for two weeks prior to the first season meet. Your $20 payment will then go towards the $85 registration fee. MCDL offers training for Judges and Referees in the form of Officials Clinics. This "training" is valid for 3 seasons, so those who attended a clinic before 2011 season need to attend a clinic in 2015. We would like to encourage parents to attend one of the clinics. It is a great opportunity to learn and understand the basics of scoring and be trained so you can volunteer as a Judge during a meet. You don't have to have a diver on the team to serve as a Judge! We are also encouraging some of the more experienced Judges to attend in order to become a Referee. Check out http://mcdiving.org. We will be happy to organize carpools. Dive Team Practice Schedule for 2015 - Subject to Change After-School Practice begins May 26 through June 12 Monday through Friday 4:30 - 5:30 for 9 & 10's and 13 & Up 5:30 - 6:30 for 8 & Under and 11 & 12's If you have a conflict, just speak to the coach. Practice Schedule June 15 through July 17 Mornings: Monday thru Friday Afternoons: Mon, Tues, Thurs (No Wednesdays) Fridays Afternoons Only 8:30 am - 9:30 am = 11 & Up 9:30 am - 10:30 am = 10 & Under 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm= 11 & Up 6:30pm - 7:30 pm= 10 & Under 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (attend for one hour in the timeframe) No age group restrictions. Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm. Be sure to stay after practices on Fridays to join the potlucks and spirit activities. This is a great opportunity to get to know other team members. Dive Parents Parent participation and support are vital to the continued success of the dive team. Having a successful and enjoyable dive season requires the assistance and commitment of a great number of parent volunteers. Each family who registers a diver is expected to volunteer a minimum of four events throughout the season (dive meet or social activity). Become involved! Share the work, excitement, and family fun! See the volunteer section on the S&D Team website to find out how you can help out! For more information, please contact either Molly Natchipolsky at [email protected] or Eva Shinka at [email protected]. And please be sure to come to the parent meeting on May 30, 2015. Rules and Regulations A complete listing of Manor Woods rules and regulations is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as at http://www.manor-woods.com/rules.htm.
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