http://www.shakerswimming.org A USA Swimming club team based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ 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/ 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 ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/05/02/lesd-meet-at-hawken-upper-school/ 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 ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/30/send-it-forward/ 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 ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/27/high-tech-suits-and-official-business/ 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 ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/21/lake-erie-awards-banquet-and-a-new-website/ 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/ 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 ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/04/06/website-updates-and-amazing-swims/   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/ 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 - ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/28/long-course-meet-information/ 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 ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/24/spring-break-practice-schedulenew-swimmer-tryouts/ Swimming We are continuing to grow with returning and new members. Please remember basic lane etiquette upon returning to your lane or if you happen to arrive after the workout has started. Meets The Ohio State Championships are being held in Columbus at the new Ohio State University Natatorium on Saturday April ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/20/masters-newsletter-spring-2008/ Dear Shaker Swimmers and Parents, Congratulations on a successful swim season! Thank you for your continuing support of Shaker Swimming and for your attendance at last night's awards program. Looking out at all of the smiling faces last night reminds us what a wonderful privilege it is to be ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/18/awards-night-slideshow-2007-2008/ Tryouts for new swimmers will be Tuesday, March 18 at 7:20 p.m. at the Shaker Middle School pool.  If you are unable to attend on Tuesday, March 18, 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, ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/18/new-swimmer-tryoutsspring-break-practice-schedule/ The Shaker Shark Awards program is MONDAY, MARCH 17 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (please note the change in date).  It will be in the Middle School Auditorium.  There will be no evening youth shark or select youth practices on March 17 due to the awards night. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/13/shaker-sharks-awards-night/ Youth Swimmers of the Week Ava Germani Ann Chang Nicholas Chmielewski Olivia Hamilton Hazem El-Shabasy Select Youth Swimmers of the Week Rachel Onders Alex Iosue Sr. Shark Swimmers of the Week Lizzie Sords Jake Scholl http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/11/swimmers-of-the-week-19/ Tryouts for new swimmers will be Tuesday, March 18 at 7:20 p.m. at the Shaker Middle School pool.  If you are unable to attend on Tuesday, March 18, we will have tryouts every Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. at the Shaker Middle School pool. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/10/shaker-shark-new-swimmer-tryouts/ The Shaker Shark Awards night is Monday, March 17 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the MS auditorium.  There will be no evening youth shark or select youth practices on March 17 due to the awards night. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/10/shaker-shark-awards-night-2/ Question/Activity of the Week Finish the sentence, "This year at Shaker Sharks, I learned...." Tell a coach your answer at practice, and you will receive a Shaker Swimming pencil. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/10/questionactivity-of-the-week-8/ Sunday, March 9:  The Silver Championship Meet has been cancelled for Sunday, March 9.  Please do not go to Akron U. for the meet on Sunday. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/08/silver-champs-cancelled-for-sunday/ Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8:  Due to the weather all Shaker Shark practices have been cancelled.  Again, there are no Shaker Shark practices Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8.  This includes Masters, Sr. Group, select youth and regular shark practices. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/07/practice-cancellation-2/ Don't forget that Sunday, March 9 begins daylight savings time.  We spring ahead an hour Saturday night.  Please do not forget to change your clocks. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/06/daylight-savings-time/ The date of the Shaker Shark Awards program has been changed to MONDAY, MARCH 17 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.  in the MS auditorium.  There will be no evening youth shark pr select youth practices on March 17 due to the awards night. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/06/shaker-shark-awards-night/ LE Silver Champs (March 7 - 9) Location:  Ocasek Natatorium, University of Akron Friday (all ages) - warm-ups begin at 4:45 p.m.; meet starts at 5:35 p.m. Saturday & Sunday morning (12 & Under swimmers) - warm-up begins at 7:45 a.m.; meet starts at 8:35 a.m. Saturday afternoon (13 & Over swimmers) - warm-ups ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/06/le-silver-championship-meet-info/ Saturday, March 8:  There will be no select youth practice at the Middle School due to the LE Silver Championship Meet.  We will offer youth shark practice from 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Beginning Monday, March 10, the 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. MS practice will no longer be held.  Eighth grade ... http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/06/practice-changes-16/ Question of the Week When does the spring schedule start? Find the answer to the question, tell your coach the answer, and you will receive a Shaker Swimming pencil. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/03/question-of-the-week-12/ Shark Swimmers of the Week Anna Herbst Sam Gao Shitong Wu Ashley Weeks Emma Kagan Select Youth Swimmers of the Week Rachel Onders Iman Eulinberg HS/Sr Shark Swimmers of the Week Tim Dixon David Kloos http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/03/03/swimmers-of-the-week-18/ Wednesday, February 27:  Shaker Heights City Schools are closed today.  All practices are cancelled today. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/02/27/practice-cancellation/ Question/Activity of the Week: Name one thing that will help you swim fast. Tell your coach your answer at practice, and you will receive a Shaker Swimming pencil. http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/02/25/questionactivity-of-the-week-7/ Youth Shark Swimmers of the Week Melody Gao Antek Prochoroff Lincoln Luzar Casey Crowley Ben Robertson Select Youth Swimmers of the Week Grace Gielink Jeff Jones HS/Sr Shark Swimmers of the Week Katie Rownd Michael Wood http://www.shakerswimming.org/2008/02/25/swimmers-of-the-week-17/