Sunday, August 22, 2010

Welcome to a new season of swimming with Valdez Torpedo Swim Club!

Whether you are a new swimmer or an “old fish” with a new commitment to the sport, we are pleased you’ve joined us. Valdez Torpedoes Swim Club is a local organization whose mission is to help young people ages 4-18 learn healthy living through the sport of swimming. The club is committed to helping children develop character qualities of teamwork, commitment, and the benefits of hard work. Competitive participation is encouraged, but not required. Scholarships for participation are available and we are an organization powered by United Way.

Calendar FYI’s

* August 30th – Swim Practice begins

* September 2nd – Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm.

* October 1st and 2nd – Postal Meet!

VTSC Quarterly Schedule

1st Q: Aug 30-Oct. 15

2nd Q: Oct.18-Dec. 3

3rd Q: Jan 10-Feb. 25

4th Q: Feb. 28- April 15

Quarterly Fees

Bronze & Silver - $85

Mercury - $105

Gold - $126

Senior - $146

A registrar will be at the pool Aug. 30 and 31 to register your child and accept payment. You can also put your fees in the green Torpedo drop box located at the HS Pool.

*Discount for families with 3 or more kids involved in VTSC. First two kids pay full price – all other siblings get 50% off skill level fee.

**Pro-rated fees for HS swimmers that join VTSC after the HS swimming season ends in November.

*** Scholarships are available! Please contact Colleen Price at 835-5378 for more details on how your child can qualify.

Swim Times

Bronze: Monday & Wed. 5:30-6:30

Silver: Tuesday & Thurs. 5:30-6:30

Mercury: Mon./Wed. 5:30-6:30 and Friday 2:30-3:30

Gold: Monday thru Thurs. 5:30-6:30 and Friday 2:30-4:30

Senior: Monday thru Thurs. 5:30-7 and Friday 2:30-4:30

Timers & Officials Needed

Timers & Officials are needed for this season’s meets. To become an official, you must shadow an official a few times and then take a test (can be done in a group to make life simple). If you're willing to help in this capacity, contact Ann Norris at 835-2556. Timers will also be needed and sign up sheets will be posted on the VTSC bulletin board at the HS Pool.

You may also contact Colleen Price at 835-5378.

Board Meetings

The Board of Directors for VTSC will hold meetings the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the HS Pool viewing area. All parents are invited to attend.

Fundraising

Stay tuned for our annual wreath sale. Packets will be dispersed to VTSC swimmers mid-October and wreaths should be delivered by Thanksgiving.

Learn To Swim

LTS lessons will be offered again December 6-17th 2010, and April 18-29th, 2011. Coach Overduyn will be teaching these classes. Stay tuned for more info.

VTSC Board of Directors

Leo Overduyn, VTSC Coach

Wendy Balowski – President

Colleen Price – V.P. and Scholarships

Kim Hansen – Secretary

Stephanie Doyel – Treasurer

Kim Keller – Communications

Heather Snelders & Anita Fannin – Publicity

Theresa Randall – Fundraising

Vacant – Registrar

Team Handbooks

If you haven’t been given a Torpedo Swim Club Team Handbook, please