Swim-A-Thon
This year's swim-a-thon will take place on Wednesday July 9th during both morning & evening practice. As per the parent contract, EACH swimmer is expected to raise a minimum of $25. Money is due to Paige Adza, Joanna Houghtelling, or Lisa Johnson no later than Saturday July 19th. (Swim-a-Thon)

Pasta Push/Swim-A-Thon Raffle
Thursday July 24th 6 p.m. Each family brings a pasta dish for 12 AND
Last names beginning with A to M: salad for 12
Last names beginning with N to Z: dessert for 12
Team will supply plates, napkins, utensil, & coffee.
NO SWIMMING

Happy 4th of July!
No swim practice July 3rd & 4th. No swim meet July 5th.

Post Champs Dinner
At the club 5 p.m. Bring your own dinner. (The club will not be open until 5 p.m.)

Spirit Day
Friday July 25th Time: TBA. Poster making, nail painting, hair dying (with parent permission), shave down (with parent permission), PLUS new activities! More information to follow.

Snack Bar Donations
The swim team snack bar is in need of donations for our remaining meets. Contacts Darlene Gantz @ dlagantz@comcast.net or 510-823-3921.

Swim-A-Thon raffle prizes are Needed
If you can donate please contact Paige Adza, Cindy Civiello, or Joanna Houghtelling. (Swim-a-Thon)

EBSL Championships
Saturday July 26th at Chabot College, 6:30 a.m. 'till they're done. Parking is $2 per vehicle.

Penguin Potluck & Sleepover
Saturday, July 12th. Permission slips are due to the coaches no later than July 9th. (Sleepover)

Chabot College Practice
Friday, July 25th. Time TBA. Parking is $2 per vehicle. All swimmers going to champs MUST attend this practice. PARENTS - Due to construction, this is a good time to tour Chabot and see the area that the team has been assigned.

Raging Waters
Wednesday June 25th. Payment & order form is due NO LATER THAN June 14th to Crystal Brauns, Joanna Houghtelling, or Lisa Johnson. (More details here)

No Swim Practice
Wednesday June 4th and Wednesday June 25th (Practice Schedule)

Missing a Swim Meet?
If you are going to miss a swim meet, PLEASE let the coaches know by e-mail & sign up at the bulletin board by the Monday BEFORE the Saturday meet.

Picture Day
Our team picture day will be Thursday June 19th @ 4:30. Patti Berger will be handing out the order forms @ the June 7th meet.

Pool Rental
Contact Cindy Civiello @ 887-4516. For non-club members & club members.

Swim-A-Thon
Wednesday July 9th during both morning & evening practice. Swim-A-Thon forms will be in your child(s) folder in the ribbon box. (More details here)

Happy 4th of July!
No swim practice July 3rd & July 4th.

Time is Running Out!
President & Treasurer board positions still need to be filled for the 2009 swim season. Contact Joanna or Lisa if you are interested!

Championships
If your swimmer(s) is not going to attend Champs, you must notify Coach Katie or Coach Eric NO LATER THAN JULY 1st.

Club Memberships
Contact Lisa Johnson @ 783-1305. Single & family memberships are available.

THANK YOU!!!
Beth Ward-Haden for taking on the job of EBSL Treasurer!
The Jew Family - Pasta Push

Snack Bar Donations
We have 4 home meets this year beginning June 21st. Donations are needed for our Snack Bar. Please contact Darlene Gantz @ 782-2401 or e-mail her @ gantzinc@netzero.net (More details here)

Swim-A-Thon Raffle Prizes are Needed!
If you can donate please contact Paige Adza, Cindy Civiello, or Joanna Houghtelling.

Team Caps
Will be available for sale @ our dual meets. The cost for the latex cap is $3. Silicone cap cost is $10.

Swim Suits
Our new vendor, Palo Alto Sport & Toy Shop will be at the club on Saturday April 19th. Our suit for the girls is the TYR Torch in blue. For the boys, the TYR Alliance Team Splice Jammer & Racer in the blue/black. Team suits must be ordered by May 1st.

Team Caps
Team caps will be available for sale on April 19th & during our dual meets. The cost for the latex cap is $3. Silicone cap cost is $10.

Practice Meet & Hello BBQ
Our practice meet will be held on Saturday May 17th @ 8:30. The Hello BBQ will follow from noon to 4 pm. A hot grill will be provided for your BBQing enjoyment.

We Still Need Volunteers
The following team activities still need to be filled by a parent volunteer:
     -Raging Waters
     -Pasta Push Dinner
     -After Champs Celebration
     -Ordering Trophies

Thank You!
Thank you to these parents for filling the following team activities:
     Liz Bellah & Teresa Garcia - Hello BBQ
     Antinette Ornelas - Spirit Day
     Deysi Aleman-Vasquez, Miguel Duharte, & Joe Duenas - Awards Dinner
     Beth Ward & Anne-Marie Tucker - 50/50 Raffle
     Patti Berger - Team Pictures

Team Executive Board
President & Treasurer board positions still need to be filled for the 2009 swim season. Contact Joanna or Lisa if you are interested

Meet & Practice Reminders
Just a few friendly reminders when you are at swim practice or a swim meet:
  
* Please clean up your area & empty your trash.
  
* Children are not allowed to play on the BBQ & behind the swim team shed.
  
* Please no sitting or playing on the pool cover or the lane line reel.
  
* If you notice that our trash cans are in need of being emptied please do so in our dumpster. Don't hesitate to ask a board member for a plastic liner.
  
* Children & adults are not allowed in the baby pool.
  
* The BBQ pit is to only be used when the club is open to club members.
  
* Rocks & tree branches should not be thrown onto the lawn. These will ruin our lawn mower.