Shaker Sharks http://www.shakerswimming.org A USA Swimming club team based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Practice Changes http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/09/practice-changes-18/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/09/practice-changes-18/#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:47 +0000 Sarah http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=603 Select youth practice will be from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Woodbury Pool on Friday, May 9 and Friday, May 16 due to a Woodbury School function.

 

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/09/practice-changes-18/feed/ Summer Schedule Update http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/03/summer-schedule-update/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/03/summer-schedule-update/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 21:56:05 +0000 Coach Bryan http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=599 The Youth Summer Schedule has been updated. There will be a dual meet against Purvis Park at Purvis Park on July 16th. See the Youth Meet page for more details!

Good luck to all the Sharks competing in the May Madness Meet tomorrow!

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/03/summer-schedule-update/feed/ LESD Meet at Hawken Upper School http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/02/lesd-meet-at-hawken-upper-school/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/02/lesd-meet-at-hawken-upper-school/#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:07 +0000 Sarah http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=598

May Madness/LESD Personal Best Meet at Hawken Upper School (May 4)

 

Location:        Holtrey Natatorium, Hawken Upper School       

                        12465 County Line Rd.

                        Gates Mills, OH 44040

 

Sunday morning (10 & under swimmers):

            7:30 – 8:30 a.m.       Warm-ups

            8:35 a.m.                    Meet start

 

Sunday afternoon (11 & over swimmers)

            Warm-ups will not begin before 10:30 a.m.

 

Directions:     Take  Mayfield Road East past Route 91 (S.O.M. Center Rd.) to County Line Rd.  Go left on County Line.  Hawken’s driveway is the first driveway on the right.  Holtrey Natatorium is the first building on the right.  Parking is across the street.

 

Please be at the pool 10 minutes before the start of warm-ups.  Check in with a Shaker coach when you arrive.

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/02/lesd-meet-at-hawken-upper-school/feed/ Send it Forward! http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/30/send-it-forward/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/30/send-it-forward/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:25:30 +0000 Coach Bryan http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=597 Many Shaker Sharks who swim at the Middle School have seen the GoSwim (www.goswim.tv) video on Breaststroke Turns and Pullouts starring Dave Denniston.  Dave Denniston was the 1999 NCAA Champion for Auburn University in the 200 Breaststroke as well as a member of the 2003 World Championship Team.  What many Shaker Sharks do not know is that Dave is currently paralyzed from the waist down.

On Sunday, February 6, 2005, Dave was in his home state of Wyoming, spending time with his friend Andy Miller.  They were having a great time in the mountains, sledding down some snow-covered slopes, until Dave slid into a tree and damaged his spine.  The accident has left Dave, for the time being, without the use of his legs. — www.davedenniston.com

Dave is still accomplishing amazing things in and for the sport of Swimming.  On April 10, 2008, Dave qualified for the United States Paralympic Team.  Here is a video of his qualifying breaststroke swim.  (You can hear his Dad cheering in the background!)

Dave has also established a foundation called Send It Forward!. This idea of Sending It Forward emerged from one of Dave’s first Breaststroke DVDs. The idea was that, in breaststroke, effective swimmers always keep their energy moving forward. This idea has evolved over time into a lifelong commitment to positive energy.

Send Your Energy Forward. Move in a positive direction, no matter how subtly, toward accomplishing your goals each day.

If you are interested in contributing to Dave’s worthy cause or learning more, please visit his website.  http://www.davedenniston.com/

 

 

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/30/send-it-forward/feed/ High Tech Suits and “Official” Business http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/27/high-tech-suits-and-official-business/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/27/high-tech-suits-and-official-business/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:55:47 +0000 Coach Bryan http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=596 John Leonard, the Executive Director of the American Swimming Coaches Association, has written an interesting opinion piece called “Let’s Keep the Tech Suits With The Senior Swimmers”.  The article summarizes some of the dangers of “high tech” swimsuits for younger swimmers from a coaching and parenting perspective.  John’s opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Shaker Swimming coaching staff; however, his article may be insightful for those Shaker Swimming families facing similar situations.

Are you interested in volunteering at swimmeets?  If so, Lake Erie Swimming (LESI) is always looking for officials.  Check out their brochure, “Don’t Just Sit There…. & Vegetate, Get in the Swim…. & Officiate!”, for more information! You can also visit Lake Erie Swimming’s Officials page, www.lakeerieswimming.com/officials.htm, for more information.

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/27/high-tech-suits-and-official-business/feed/ Lake Erie Awards Banquet and A New Website http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/21/lake-erie-awards-banquet-and-a-new-website/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/21/lake-erie-awards-banquet-and-a-new-website/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:00:45 +0000 Coach Bryan http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=595 Yesterday afternoon at the Springvale Ballroom in North Olmsted, Lake Erie Swimming hosted its annual Awards Program.  Many Shaker Sharks were honored for their participation in the Zones, Quads, and Sectional meets.  Fernan Echeverria was recognized for 10 years of volunteer work in the LSC (Local Swimming Committees).  

Also, the Coach’s Merit Award was announced.  The Coach’s Merit award is awarded to one swimmer from each team.  Each athlete is chosen by their team’s coaches.  The award recognizes athletes that best represent the values of their team both in and out of the water.  Tad Resch is this year’s Shaker Shark Coach’s Merit Award winner. Congratulations Tad!

In a separate note, those of you who frequently visit www.usaswimming.org might have seen this new website featured in their news section. This website, http://www.mutualofomaha.com/usaswim/ is fantastic. It has biographies of top swimmers, videos of racing, cool swimming wallpapers for your computer, and more. Check it out if you like!

 

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/21/lake-erie-awards-banquet-and-a-new-website/feed/ Practice Changes http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/11/practice-changes-17/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/11/practice-changes-17/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:30:35 +0000 Sarah http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=594 Wednesday, April 16:  Select youth practice will be from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Woodbury Pool due to Woodbury School Open House.

The bring a friend to practice event has been cancelled.

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/11/practice-changes-17/feed/ Website Updates and Amazing Swims http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/06/website-updates-and-amazing-swims/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/06/website-updates-and-amazing-swims/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:48:45 +0000 Coach Bryan http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=593 The website has been updated:

  • Under “Youth Sharks” and “Senior Sharks”, the “Meet Info and Results” pages have been updated to display the upcoming Summer 2008 Schedules.  Copies are available for download.  Not all Meet Information files are available yet.
  • Under “Top Times”, the All-Time Top 10 High School performers have been added.  Access these via the High School Records page and clicking on an event
  • Under “Top Times”, the SHSH Records and Middle School records have been updated to reflect newly broken records
  • A new “Poll” feature has been implemented in the right sidebar.  Have fun!

Also in the news, at NCAA Men’s Championships, Cesar Cielo set a new World Record in the 100 yard Freestyle.  He is the first swimmer to go faster than 41 seconds.  Below is a YouTube video of the swim.  Watch him in Lane 4 - his flipturns and kick are amazing!

 

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/06/website-updates-and-amazing-swims/feed/ Happy 40th Birthday Brendan! http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/03/happy-40th-birthday-brendan/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/03/happy-40th-birthday-brendan/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:33:32 +0000 Coach Bryan http://www.shakerswimming.org/?p=591 Happy 40th Birthday

 

If you see Brendan, wish the Old Man a Hap-Happy Birthday today!  If you’d like to make him a card, please bring it to Middle School practices on Monday, April 7th!

]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/03/happy-40th-birthday-brendan/feed/ Long Course Meet Information http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/28/long-course-meet-information/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/28/long-course-meet-information/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:41:15 +0000 Sarah http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/28/long-course-meet-information/ The long course meet schedule will be availalble soon.  Information for the first three meets is available.  Please get your entries in on time.

  • The LESD meet is May 4 at Hawken Upper School.  Click here LESD SC Meet Information
  • The YSU Sr. Circuit & Age group meet is May 23 - 25.  The morning session has qualifying times.  Swimmers must be faster than the times listed.  The afternoon session are open for all ages.  This is a long course meet.  YSU Sr. Circuit & Age Group LC Meet.
  • The Canton City School meet is June 7 - 8.  There are no qualifying times for this meet.  CCS LC Meet Information.
]]> http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/28/long-course-meet-information/feed/ Spring Break Practice Schedule, New Swimmer Tryouts http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/24/spring-break-practice-schedulenew-swimmer-tryouts/ http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/24/spring-break-practice-schedulenew-swimmer-tryouts/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:47:22 +0000 Sarah http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/24/spring-break-practice-schedulenew-swimmer-tryouts/ Tryouts for new swimmers will be Tuesday, March 25 at 7:20 p.m. at the Shaker Middle School pool.  If you are unable to attend on Tuesday, March 25, we will have tryouts every Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. at the Shaker Middle School. 

Please note:  There will not be tryouts on Tuesday, April 1 due to the Shaker Schools spring break.  All Shark practices will be held at the Woodbury Pool during spring break.

Spring Break Practice Schedule: (All practices are at the Woodbury Pool)

  • Saturday, March 29 - Masters 7:00 - 8:15 a.m.; NO SHARK PRACTICES
  • Monday, March 31 - NO MASTERS PRACTICE; 5:20 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Sharks; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Select Youth and Sr. Group
  • Tuesday, April 1 - Masters 5:45 - 7:15 a.m.; 5:20 - 6:00 p.m. - Youth Sharks;     6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Select Youth and Sr. Group
  • Wednesday, April 2 - Masters 5:45 - 7:15 a.m.; 5:20 - 6:00 p.m. - Youth Sharks; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Select Youth and Sr. Group
  • Thursday, April 3 - Masters 5:45 - 7:15 a.m.; 5:20 - 6:00 p.m. - Youth Sharks; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Select Youth and Sr. Group
  • Friday, April 4 - NO PRACTICES
  • Saturday, April 5 - NO PRACTICES

Monday, April 7 - Regular practice schedule will resume