Team News

Team News - December 6st Edition

Dual Meet Schedule

Collegiate's first dual meet is Saturday, December 20 vs. Chambersburg. All swimmers are expected to attend dual meets. Parent volunteers are also needed at each dual meet. Sign-up sheets for the all dual meets are located on the Collegiate bulletin board at the pool. Parents - if you have not done so already, please make sure you sign-up for a volunteer meet position today. We need your help!

Swim Cap Orders

Swim caps will be handed out beginning on Wednesday, December 3. The coaches will distribute caps before and after each practice. Orders for custom Collegiate swim caps that include a swimmer's name are CLOSED but extra caps are available. We can continue to accept requests for team latex or silicone caps while quantities last.

Wreath Distribution and Money Collection

All 12" and 14" Balsam wreaths will be delivered to the Latshmere Swim Club on Tuesday, December 2.

If you are unable to pick-up your items on either of these dates, please respond to this email and provide a list of possible dates and times when you are available.

The deadline for complete payment is Saturday, December 6 (please do not submit payment in parts). Checks should be made payable to Collegiate Aquatics.

Below is a report of the unsold wreath and green items from our 4th annual holiday sale. If you wish to add any of the available items listed below, please respond to this address ASAP.

All profits generated from additional sales will of course be applied toward your family fund raising commitment. All items will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Updated as of Monday, December 1, 5:30 p.m.

	3012	3014	3020	3112	3114	4242	2316	4203	4220	4101
	Balsam	Balsam	Balsam	Mixed	Mixed	Cedar &	Mixed Eng.	Mini Bunch	Basket	Roping
	*	*	*	*	*	Juniper	Boxwood	Swag	*	*
	12 inch	14 inch	24 inch	12 inch	14 inch	12 inch	16 inch	18 inch		75 feet
Quantity Remaining	3	2	0	6	0	2	0	16	7	0

Creekside Candles Fundraiser

Thanks to all family and friends who participated in Collegiate's first annual candle sale!

Candle orders will be available for pick up at Latshmere Swim Club on Friday, December 12^th 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. or Saturday, December 13^th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EAC Frosty Frolic (10 & Under Invite)

Parents of swimmers age 10 & under – Please Read. All others skip ahead.

The Elizabethtown Aquatic Club is hosting the 19th Annual "Frosty Frolic" Mini Meet on Sunday, January 4. Although this league invitational is optional for all swimmers who are 10 and under as of January 4, 2009, the coaches strongly recommend participation in this meet. Swimmers must swim in the events according to their age as of January 4, 2009.

The Frosty Frolic format will allow swimmers to compete against other swimmers their age (opposed to age groups). For instance, a 7 year old girl will compete only against other 7 year old girls...a 9 year old boy will compete only against other 9 year old boys.

The meet will be held at the Elizabethtown College / Alumni Pool in the Baugher Student Center.

The Entry deadline for the Frosty Frolic will be Wednesday, December 17. Information is in swimmers' folders. Mark your calendars now and watch for updates!

CVAC Snowflake Splash (14 & Under Invite)

The Cumberland Valley Aquatic Club is hosting the 3rd Annual Snowflake Splash on Sunday, January 11, 2009. The coaches strongly recommend participation in this meet. The Snowflake Splash is a 14&U individual swim meet.

The meet will be held at the Cumberland Valley High School.

The Entry deadline for the Snowflake Splash will be Wednesday, December 17 (same deadline as Frosty Frolic). Information is in swimmers' folders. Mark your calendars now and watch for updates!

Fundraising Committee

There is no greater strength in Collegiate's fund-raising effort than the collective participation of all parents and friends of this great program. There is no greater weakness than one who sees fund raising as someone else's responsibility. During the past calendar year, Collegiate has begun to plan for its future. A significant part of the planning is earning extra dollars to secure additional pool space and the early stages of development of Collegiate's own facility.

We need your ideas AND assistance to ensure Collegiate Aquatics continues to grow and prosper. Help is needed with the standing Swim-A-Thon committee. If you would like to assist with the Swim a Thon, please speak with any coach or reply to this message to be included in all correspondence and planning related to this exciting annual event.

The coaches also require a few volunteers to lead the planning and execution of either a breakfast or spaghetti dinner tentatively scheduled for March/April of next year. Last season's pancake breakfast proved to be both a viable fund raising project AND a fun and enjoyable experience away from the pool for swimmers and families. Please speak with any coach or reply to this message if you (and perhaps a friend or two) would be willing to get the ball rolling for this team event.

Collegiate Photo Gallery & Polling Page

Please take a moment to visit Collegiate's new photo gallery. Parents, swimmers and friends are welcome to contribute photos. Instructions are provided on the site.

Registration

Registration remains OPEN.

New and returning families should contact a coach, CollegiateAquatics@yahoo.com, if assistance is required with registration. All Questions and concerns will be handled in confidential manner.

If you know of anyone that is interested in registering for Collegiate and has not done so already, please forward this email to them. We understand that many swimmers may be engaged in activities (perhaps multiple) other than swimming during the fall season. If this applies, simply communicate via reply to this message when the coaches should anticipate seeing your swimmer(s) on a regular basis.