Bubble Up/Saturdays Meet

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted September 17, 2015 at 10:11 pm

So we have been told that Kingsbury should be open tomorrow afternoon for our regular practices.    Unless another email goes out assume the bubble is up and we are good to go.

Just to reiterate…………….this Saturday September 19 is a combined practice/meet with our Kingfish Satellite team at Roger Williams College 1 Old Ferry Rd in Bristol, RI.    Warmups will start at 9 and will be finishing up right around 12 with time trials scheduled from 10-12.  If you are attending please plan on being there no later than 9 so we can get in the pool for warmups.

Any questions feel free to email or give me a call.

Lynn

Swim Meet/New meet

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted September 16, 2015 at 11:33 pm

Just to reiterate…………….this Saturday September 19 is a COMBINED PRACTICE with our Kingfish Satellite in Bristol, RI.    Practice will start around 9 and will be ending right around 12.  If you are attending please plan on being there no later than 9 so we can get in the pool for warmups.

Just want everyone to know that Coach Craft has added another meet to our team calendar.    September 27th we wil be hosting Weymouth Waves at our pool for a dual meet.  Warmups will be at 7a and meet should start right around 8.  Please watch for the signup and lets plan on a fun first of the season meet!

Additionally, if you haven’t placed your order for team items only ordered once a year PLEASE contact me.  I have put the order in but still have a tiny bit of time to get additionals in.  These items are warmup suits, team bathing suit, caps with last name,  team towel.  Please let me know asap so I can order what you are looking for.

Any questions at all email or give me a call at 774-766-9063

Thanks,

Lynn

Bubble Up/9-19 Meet/parent meetings

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted September 11, 2015 at 11:56 am
LOTS OF  REMINDERS………………..

The 9/19 “meet”  at Roger Williams is more of a quick combined team practice with a few time trials at the end.  It will all be contained between 9 and noon.  Just putting this out there so you can plan accordingly.
 

As far as meets go, Coach Craft needs to know by end of day today  Friday, 9/11 if any rec swimmers WILL BE competing in meets.  All meets are posted on the site under the heading “uss”.  Check it out and please make it simple………..If your child as a rec swimmer WILL BE able and wanting to attend any meets email that to Coach Craft at jcraft@kingfishswimming.com and let him know the meet and the days within the meet they plan to attend.  All comp swimmers please know that your swimmer WILL BE entered in ALL  meets unless Coach Craft hears from you via email PLENTY OF TIME IN ADVANCE that you cannot make it.

Parent meetings for competitive swim parents will be held at the Kingsbury Club on Monday September 21st.  They will take place during your swimmers scheduled practice.  For example Developmental practice starts at 4 so while they are swimming those parents will meet in the tennis viewing room for their meeting.  Age Group parents will meet right after that juniors after that and so on.

Parent meetings for rec swim parents will take place on Tuesday September 22nd in the same location.  That meeting will begin at 4 for all rec parents that have swimmers in any of the 3 rec groups.

Bubble up starts this coming Monday the 14th so there will be no practices for any groups comp or rec for most of the week.  Of course they try and get it up in a timely fashion however, weather can delay it.  We hope to be back in the pool by Thursday or Friday of next week but once we have something concrete we will let you all know.  That being said there will be 2 practices held for JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!  Monday morning at Kingsbury, practice for these 2 groups will be from 5-630am and Tuesday morning will be at PWP from 530-630am.

Any questions please don’t hestitate to email or call me at 774-766-9063

Lynn

 

Fit Clinic/Meet Schedule Reminders

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted September 5, 2015 at 1:06 am
2 BIG REMINDERS………………..

Any competive swimmer that DID NOT make it to the fit clinic last nite needs to be in touch with me ASAP to order your team suit as well as any other items needed that we only place orders for during this order period.

If you do not provide me with a suit size I have been instructed to order for you so please get back with me so we can keep everyone happy!  Remember, all competitive groups have “required” apparel and equipment.  If you are not sure please check out the attachment on your confirmation email when you registered.  It will detail exactly what is needed for each group.  Rec swimmers of course are welcome to order as well but team suits are not required of your groups unless your child will be participating in meets.

As far as meets go, Coach Craft needs to know no later than next Friday, 9/11 if any rec swimmers will BE competing in meets.  All meets are posted on the site under the heading “uss”.  Check it out and please make it simple………..If your child as a rec swimmer WILL BE able and wanting to attend any meets email that to Coach Craft at jcraft@kingfishswimming.com and let him know the meet and the days within the meet they plan to attend.  All comp swimmers please know that your swimmer WILL BE entered in all meets unless Coach Craft hears from you via email PLENTY OF TIME IN ADVANCE.

Any questions please don’t hestitate to email or call me at 774-766-9063

Lynn

Fitter and Faster Swim Tour

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted September 4, 2015 at 11:34 pm
Dear Swimmers and Parents, 

I hope you are doing well and excited to start a new season! We are opening up this season with a very unique two-day swim camp opportunity, that will attract swimmers from all over the Eastern Zone. 
On Sep 19-20, the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour is returning to our pool for a specific Two-Day Elite Speed and Power Camp – dedicated to helping fast athletes improve on starts, turns, breakouts as well as strength and conditioning. THE CAMP HAS MINIMUM QUALIFYING TIMES TO ATTEND:  
Girls who are :58.99 in the 100 yard free or faster 
Boys who are :54.99 in the 100 yard free or faster 

Unlike previous one day FFT clinics, the Two-Day Elite Camp format will place swimmers of similar advanced speeds in a competitive training environment. 
Qualified athletes, please use the promo code KINGFISH to receive $20 off the registration price (expires after 10 uses or by Sep 9). REGISTER HEREhttp://fitterandfaster.com/swim-clinics/elite-speed-and-power-camp-northeastern-region/

Leading the Elite Camp will be: 
Nick Folker, CEO of Bridge Athletic, Strength and Conditioning Coach: Nick has trained over 20 Olympic swimmers including: NATALIE COUGHLIN and NATHAN ADRIAN. 
* Kara Lynn Joyce: Star of Touch the Wall and a THREE-TIME OLYMPIAN, Kara is one of the most successful sprinters in USA history. 
Tim Phillips: USA National Team Member, Tim Phillips is a 51.30 100 meter butterflier and one of the fastest all-time in the event. 
Overview of the Elite Camp timeline for Saturday and Sunday: 
10am – 10:45am Sign in, receive group assignment based off speed
10:45am – 11:00am Elite Camp Introduction, “How to Get the Most Out of the Elite Camp”
11:00am – 11:30am Dynamic warmup led by strength coach 
11:30am – 1:00pm Rotation 1 
*Group A in the pool with Kara Lynn Joyce and Tim Phillips  
*Group B on dryland with Nick Folker  
1:00pm – 1:45pm Lunch break (FFT will provide recovery bars and shakes, but swimmers should bring a full lunch) 
1:45pm – 3:15pm Rotation 2 
*Group B in the pool with Kara Lynn Joyce and Nick Folker  
*Group A on dryland with Nick Folker 
3:15pm – 3:30pm Elite Camp Review with Kara, Nick and Tim  
For any questions, please contact FFT Camps director Cejih ‘CG’ Yung at cejih@fitterandfaster.com or(516) 413-9365

We are excited to be sharing this unique opportunity to our athletes and recommend any qualified swimmers to register.  

A few reminders

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted September 3, 2015 at 12:04 am

So a few reminders……………..

Tomorrow is the fit clinic for all comp swimmers and any rec swimmers that will be participating in meets or just want to order some team gear that is only ordered once per year.  Starts at 5 and I’m planning on setting up on deck since the locker room is so close and will end when all swimmers have been fitted.

I will be bringing any equip/apparel that you ordered with me tomorrow nite so just grab me and I’ll be able to give it to you.

There will be no practice for ANY GROUPS on Sunday or Monday due to the Labor Day Holiday.

Questions??  Email me back or call me at 774-766-9063

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS…………………………

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted August 31, 2015 at 12:14 am

Last minute reminders……………….

Competitive groups start practice tomorrow 8/31 for our 2015/2016 season.  All swimmers MUST be registered prior to attending practice!!  Please arrive to your respective practices early, with all required equipment, and armed with a great attitude!

All rec groups start practice Tuesday 9/1 which kicks off our Fall rec session.  All practices are held at Kingsbury Club and times for each group are listed from the button on the homepage “when we practice”.  

All new swimmers in ALL groups MUST have a birth certificate or passport copy on file with me.  If you have not submitted or left it in my folder at the club you must bring to your first practice.  Any swimmer that has not provided me with this that shows up for practice WILL NOT be able to swim.  Please realize this policy is being communicated through NE Swim and there is no wiggle room.

All swimmers upon registering receive a confirmation email with an attachment.  Your attachments provide you with some very important information and one of those items is the equipment that is required for each swimmer to have in their respective groups. Please read this attachment and if you have any questions at all feel free to email or call.

SATURDAYS have been added BACK onto the rec schedule!  This was a very important practice day for alot of rec swimmers so you asked and we listened!  When determining your rec swimmers schedule please look at the days/times offered and construct your swimmers schedule.  We know everyone has conflicts in their schedules and we are fairly flexible however, as close as you can stick to the days/times chosen would be appreciated!

Our annual “fit clinic” will be held at the Kingsbury Club this Thursday September 3rd starting at 5pm.  This event is held annually to allow our swimmers to get fitted for team suits, warmups, parkas etc.  Additionally, we place  orders for  team towels, caps personalized with names and items that we need to order in bulk that can only be ordered once per year.  Please make every effort to attend this event at some point during the evening to get your appropriate apparel/equipment ordered.  We will have coaches on hand as always to make sure the fit is right and you are getting everything that you need!  Keep in mind returning swimmers……….we ARE getting a NEW SUIT this year so you may want to see how this style fits prior to placing your order!  Keep in mind, these are special orders so once the order is placed you OWN the suit!  All swimmers that will be participating in meets MUST have a team suit.  Competitive swimmers know this, rec swimmers if you think you will be participating in meets please attend.

It has been decided that parent meetings for all competitive groups will be held on September 21st starting at 4p at the Kingsbury Club.  Your swimmers meeting will be held during THEIR practice time.  Please note we request that there is at least one parent/guardian present at each meeting that relates to your swimmer.  REC parent meetings will be held at Kingsbury Club on September 22nd.

Any equipment that was ordered through me will be delivered tomorrow and Tuesday respectively for your swimmer.  If you need anything else in the interim that I can bring please let me know.

This is alot of information but the beginning of the season typically falls this way!  Please don’t hesitate to email me or call me at 774-76-9063 and I will help with whatever you are having questions/issues with!

Lynn

Birth cert or Passport copies needed

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted August 28, 2015 at 9:09 pm
Just a quick but very important reminder……………….Any NEW SWIMMER registering for ANY of our levels MUST get me a copy of your swimmers passport or birth certificate prior to them being able to swim next week.

There is no leeway on this and the regs are being passed down from NE Swim and USA Swimming.  It can be scanned and emailed to me or left at the club in my folder.  If it is left at the front desk they will get it to me.

Please understand this is a very busy time of the year and I don’t have time to call everyone that is registering to remind you.  However, if this requirement is NOT met and you come to practice next week unfortunately, your child will not be permitted to swim.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Lynn

Swim outlet link on site

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted at 7:23 pm
Just wanted to let everyone know about an exciting new way that we will be able to fund raise for the team with very little effort!

Most all of us at some point during the season shop with SwimOutlet.com.  We have formed a team partnership with them so Swim outlet will reimburse us back a percentage every quarter on all orders placed by our team via the link we have posted!

The link is posted on the “scrolling tape” at the bottom of  the home page and once clicked it will pop up saying you are now shopping through the Kingfish Affiliate Link.

The link itself, if you don’t want to wait for the scrolling one is  http://www.swimoutlet.com/kingfishswimming
By clicking on this as well when you are placing your orders will help us raise money to buy equipment or training materials that we tend to need each year.

Any questions don’t hesitate to email or call me at 774-766-9063

Lynn

TEAM STORE NOW OPEN!

Written by Lynn Oneil Posted at 7:09 pm
Our team apparel store will be open for orders again starting tomorrow,  Saturday August 29th.  It will remain open until September 30th at which time your orders will be processed and shipped out to your homes.

You are still  able to purchase backpacks, kickboards, mesh bags, caps and stickers through Lynn at any time but all team clothing now will be ordered direct.   The store will be “open” 4 buying periods throughout the year and will stay open for about a month each time.  After it closes orders will be collected and processed and you can expect to receive your merchandise within 2-3 weeks after.  The open sessions left are ,    10/30-11/15,  and 2/20-3/20.  

Team suits, parkas, towels, warmups and caps with names will still be ordered through Lynn in early September as we typically do and there will be emails sent out pertaining to when those bulk orders will be placed.  We have scheduled the “fit clinic” for September 3rd. 

Please take a look and see if there is anything that you need to stock up on to get ready for short course season as the next ordering period after this won’t be till mid October.  We have added alot of new cool branded apparel and please make sure everyone has all of the required apparel as season starts so definitely check it out!

If you have any questions you can email or call Lynn at loneil@kingfishswimming.com or 774-766-9063.

Direct Link:
 
 
 
Via website:
 
1) Go to the Rockland Athletics website.
2) On the left hand side there is a blue column. Choose “Personalized Web Stores”.
3) Choose “Sports & Recreation”.
4) Choose “Swimming”.
5) Choose “Kingfish Swim Team”. You’re there!