Congratulations!
July 30, 2008
Congratulations to all Shaker Swimmers who particpated in Long Course Championships this past weekend. Some notable achievements:
- Joan Thompson added the 800 freestyle to the list of events she has qualified in for the 2008 Zone meet
- Libby Dixon established a new team record in the Girls 13 - 14 400 IM - 5:43.24
- David Kloos was the 13 - 14 Boys High Point Award Winner
Good luck to:
- Joan Thompson (200, 400, and 800 free)
- Marisa Vavruska (100 breast)
- Callum Orr (400, 800, 1500 free).
They will be competing for Team Lake Erie in the upcoming 2008 Mega Zone Meet held in Indianapolis from August 6-10, 2008.
Also traveling to Indianapolis will be some of Shaker Swimming’s staff:
- Sarah Tobin, Lake Erie’s Zones Coordinator
- Bryan Wamsley, Team Lake Erie 12 and Under Coach
- Tina McCauley, Central Zones Championship Meet Coordinator
The 2008 - 2009 Shaker Swimming information will be mailed soon. If you do not receive any information, please contact the Woodbury pool office (216) 295-4163 and we will send information to you ASAP. Updated information will also be available here on the website!
Enjoy the rest of the summer! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
- Shaker Swimming Staff
Woodbury Road Construction
July 21, 2008
Attention Shaker Swimmers attending Woodbury Summer Practices:
Woodbury Road will remain under construction through the end of July. We recommend you drop swimmers off and pick them up either at the Onaway Elementary School parking lot or at the Shaker Aministration building parking lot and then walk them in through the back doors of the pool located by Onaway Elementary School. Sorry for the inconvience.
Freelander Meet Participant Information
July 11, 2008
Warmups
- 12 and Unders - 8 a.m. (Meet starts 9 a.m.) both Saturday and Sunday
- 13 and Overs - Saturday 12 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m.
All events are timed finals. Warmups will be 45 minutes with the meet starting approximately 1 hour after the start of warmups.
Arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and check in with Eric!
Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol Set World Records
July 2, 2008
Last night at Olympic Trials in Omaha, Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin each broke the world record in the 100 Backstroke. Natalie Coughlin became the first woman ever to swim the event in less than 59 seconds. Check out the article linked below for more details about last night’s trials.
Coughlin, Peirsol set world records on Day 3 of Trials
Practice Changes
July 1, 2008
Friday, July 4: There will be Sr. Shark and Masters practice from 5:45 - 7:15 a.m. There will also be select youth practice from 7:15 - 8:45 a.m.
Saturday, July 5: We will not offer any practices on this day.
