Schedule (2015-2016)

Friday, January 26, 2018

All Star Meet info and program

The All Star Meet is this Saturday at the Mt. Hood CC Aquatic Center again. 

Here are the details you need to know for our meet.  Plan to arrive on deck around 12:30 with your swimmer who is ready to swim, except for a shower, because warm-ups are from 1:00 to 1:20.  The meet will begin at 1:30.  It is ok to arrive later, if your swimmer is not in the beginning of the meet.  If this is the case, see the Meet Program (below) for the approximate time of their event.  Plan to arrive 90-60 minutes before they swim, and then they can use the shallow part of the pool for a proper warm-up.

The meet needs additional volunteers. As a school, we have satisfied our fair share, but the meet still needs 11 timers, 3 runners, and 8 bullpen workers. At this point, it is best to volunteer at the pool, but these positions are first-come.  The following people are already confirmed volunteers: Patrick Leslie (bullpen), Jon Dooley (bullpen), and Dan Bates (S/T). If you are volunteering for the meet, you should plan to arrive by 12:20, and maybe a little earlier if you want one of the extra spots Volunteers get in for FREE! All volunteers should go to the North Door to sign in and get a badge for free entry.

There will be an entry fee for this championship meet ($2 adult & $1 child [not swimmers]), unless you are volunteering. If you are volunteering, check-in at the volunteer desk to get an job badge, then you won't be charged. This year, heat sheets will be made available electronically, see below. No heat sheets will be sold at the meet.

All Star Meet Program

Monday, January 22, 2018

Championship Meets / All Star Practice

WOW!  What great swims over the past two weekends by everyone!!  I am so happy to see each swimmer go out and try their best in the Championship meets.  I will post the results for both meets as soon as I have the final copies.

For the 10 swimmers that are swimming in the meet this weekend (All-Star Meet) we have our last two practices for the season on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm both days.  We will be working on their events exclusively, so come to one or both.  Coach Kevin will be at both practices to give some last minute pointers on their race(s).

Please remember to submit payment for the meet during practice this week.  I have only received two sets of entry fees.  It is $40 as a check to WHCS or cash will work too.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Cub / Cadet Championships

The Cub & Cadet Championship Meet is this Saturday, January 20 from 1:00-5:30pm at Mt. Hood CC in the bubble.  Keep in mind that this is day 1 of 2.  Different CYO teams swim on Sunday.  If your swimmer gets second place on Saturday, it will be combined with the results from Sunday's meet, and your swimmer might earn a different place due to the combination of results.

Here are the details you need to know for our meet.  This will be a large meet!  Plan to arrive on deck by 12:45 with your swimmer who is ready to swim, except for a shower.  If you are volunteering for the meet, you should plan to arrive by 12:20.  Look for our school's banner which will show our team location, and your swimmer will sit in that area.  Warm-ups will begin at 1:00 and the meet will begin around 1:30.  See the Meet Program (below) for an approximated timeline of all events.

There will be an entry fee for this championship meet ($2 adult & $1 child [not swimmers]), unless you are volunteering.  If you are volunteering, check-in at the volunteer desk to get an job badge, then you won't be charged.  This year, heat sheets will be made available electronically, see below.  No heat sheets will be sold at the meet.

If your cub or cadet swimmer needs to go to the bathroom during the meet, please have a plan for them, since they are all located inside the other building.  I will have limited coaches at the meet, and we will need to keep our focus on the swimmers in the water and the ones sitting in the stands.

Lastly, this is a longer meet, so your swimmer should plan to bring some food.  I suggest fruits and easy to eat finger foods.  They do not need a whole meal!  They should definitely have a PLASTIC water bottle.  They should also bring some activities to occupy the time that are not damaged if they get wet.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.   FYI, replies to this email or blog post get lost in cyberspace.  Finally, if your swimmer isn't going to make it to the meet, email or text me (503-267-2346) ASAP!!

Cub / Cadet Championship Meet Program

Monday, January 15, 2018

All-Star entries needed

First of all, we had a great meet with the Polliwogs yesterday!  As soon as the results are published, I will send a recap email about the great meet!!

Cub/Cadet Championships entries are completed and I will be sending out the meet program later this week.  More info on that later this week.

If your swimmer has qualified for the All Star Meet (Jan. 27 from 1-5pm), I need you to send me an email stating what events they want to swim.  Here are a couple details...

  • Meet entry fee is $40 for up to three events.  Please pay by check (to WHCS) or cash at the Cub/Cadet meet
  • The swimmer may swim in up to three events, if they are qualified.  
  • The swimmer will swim against same gender and grade in the races (no 4th-6th &7th-8th groupings).  
  • There will be NO relays at this meet.
  • All-Star meet entries must be received by 8pm on Wednesday, Jan, 17.
If you wish to enter your swimmer, you must click this link to email me.  Let me know which of the qualified event(s) to enter them.  I will send you a confirmation email within 24 hours.  If I don't email you again, please email me at my school account...kevin.killian@whcs.org (only use this as a last resort).  

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Schedule for the rest of the season

Here is a summary of the rest of the season.  First a couple of notes:

  • No more Friday Dryland practices
  • No more Sunday night practices at Beaverton Swim Center
  • Cubs and Cadets can come to two practices a week for the next two weeks
Sunday, Jan. 14 - Polliwog Championship Meet @ MHCC from 1:00-5:30
Tuesday, Jan 16 - Practice (Cubs/Cadets only) @ Valley Catholic from 5:00-6:00
Wednesday, Jan 17 - Practice (Cubs/Cadets only) @ Valley Catholic from 5:00-6:00
Saturday, Jan 20 - Cub/Cadet Championship Meet @ MHCC from 1:00-5:30

Tuesday, Jan 23 - Practice (Cubs/Cadets only) @ Valley Catholic from 5:00-6:00
Wednesday, Jan 24 - Practice (Cubs/Cadets only) @ Valley Catholic from 5:00-6:00
Saturday, Jan 27 - All-Star Meet @ MHCC from 1:00-5:00
Thursday, Feb. 8 - End of season party (all swimmers receive certificates and meet results!) @ WHCS from 6:30-7:45.

I am looking for assistance in two areas as we end the season.  Do you want to help plan the end of season party?  Do you want to a lot of put a lot of stickers on ribbons earned throughout the season?  Let me know if either job sounds like fun!

Polliwog Meet Program

You will find a link to the meet program below and on the sidebar of the blog.  Here are a couple points I'd like to make clear. 

  1. Unlike previous years, NO meet programs will be sold on Sunday.  You must bring your own if you want a meet program.  
  2. You will see that an estimated time is given for each event.  This is an estimate!
  3. You will see that up to 8 swimmers are entered in relays.  Only swimmers 5-8 are alternates for that race.  I may ask an alternate swimmer to swim, if there is a swimmer who doesn't show up.
  4. When your swimmer is done swimming, please check-out with the coaching staff to confirm that we don't need them for another relay.
See you on Sunday by 12:40 pm at the Mt. Hood CC Pool!

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Meet Results / Polliwog Championship Meet info...

First of all, here are the meet results for the latest meet at Mt Hood CC.

Jan. 9 Results

The Polliwog Championship Meet is this Sunday, January 14 from 1:00-5:30pm at Mt. Hood CC in the bubble.  Again, only Polliwogs are entered in this meet!

Here are the details you need to know.  This will be a large meet!  Plan to arrive on deck by 12:45 with your swimmer who is ready to swim, except for a shower.  If you are volunteering for the meet, you should plan to arrive by 12:30.  Look for our school's banner which will show our team location, and your swimmer will sit in that area.  Warm-ups will begin at 1:00 and the meet will begin around 1:20.  I will have an approximated timeline of all events later this week and I will share it as soon as I get it.

There will be an entry fee for this championship meet ($2 adult & $1 child [not swimmers]), unless you are volunteering.  If you are volunteering, check-in at the volunteer desk to get an job badge, then you won't be charged.  This year, heat sheets will be made available electronically, and I will send the link once I have it.  No heat sheets will be sold at the meet.

If your polliwog swimmer will need to go to the bathroom during the meet, a parent will need to take them since they are all located inside the building.  Please make a plan with them before the meet on how they will find you if they need to go.  I will have limited coaches at the meet, and we will need to keep our focus on the swimmers in the water and the ones sitting in the stands.

Lastly, this is a longer meet, so your swimmer should plan to bring some food.  I suggest fruits and easy to eat finger foods.  They do not need a whole meal!  They should definitely have a water bottle.  They should also bring some activities to occupy the time that are not damaged if they get wet.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.   FYI, replies to this email or blog post get lost in cyberspace. :(

Saturday, January 6, 2018

Practice tomorrow night!

Tomorrow (Sunday) is our last Sunday night practice at Beaverton.  It is always great to swim in a full size pool, so I hope as many of you show up as possible.  I have some extra Swedish fish to get rid of too...  :)

Cub/Cadets...I need all entries for the Championship meet by 8pm on Tuesday.  Currently, I only have 7 entries!  Please enter them ASAP!!

Friday, January 5, 2018

Jan. 6 Meet

Below you will find the Meet Program for tomorrow's meet.  We will be at the Mt.Hood Community College pool, but this time we will be in the main (indoor) pool.  The warmups will begin at 2:00, so I would like to have all swimmers on the deck and ready to go at 1:45.  The meet will be done by 5:00 (and probably earlier since this will be a smaller meet than the past few).

Since the Mt. Hood CC campus is large, if you use Google Maps, you can search "Mt. Hood Community College Aquatics Center" and you will be directed to the correct building.

Meet Program

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Championship Entries

I just realized that I need all Polliwog Championship entries ASAP, hopefully by noon tomorrow!  I am very sorry for the late request.  Also, below you will find the Cub & Cadet Championship entries which are due next week.

Polliwog Championships  Due tomorrow by noon
Cub / Cadet Championships  Due Jan. 9 by 8pm

As a reminder, ALL SWIMMERS will swim in their age level championships and all of these meets are at the Mt. Hood CC Pool under the bubble.  The Polliwog Championships are on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 1:00-5:30pm.  The Cub / Cadet Division 1 Championship is on Saturday, Jan 20 from 1:00-5:30pm.  If your swimmer has qualified for the All Star Meet, it will be on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1:00-5:00pm and the entries for this begin on Jan. 9.  You should email me if you desire your swimmer to participate in the All Star Meet.

FYI, I should have this week's meet program by the end of the day tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Entries needed!

I need entries from the following swimmers:

Deewall (x2)
Kelso
Kondo
Larsen (x2)
Motschenbacher
Nunez
Rudzek (x2)
Vixie

Please submit your entries ASAP.  If you submit after 10am on Wednesday, I might not be able to get your swimmer in the meet.

Meet Entry Form

Monday, January 1, 2018

All Star Meet qualifiers

I have not done a good job of indicating qualifiers or qualifying times.  As we go into the final developmental meet, I want to make sure that all Cubs and Cadets know where they are since this is the last meet to qualify. 

Below you will find both the qualifying times for this year and the list of swimmers who have already qualified.  I have also included a comprehensive list of all swimmers best times for this year.  This list has Polliwogs, Cubs, and Cadets on it, but remember...the All Star Meet is only for Cubs and Cadets.

Qualifying Times
Qualified Swimmers
Comprehensive List

If after looking at these documents, you want to change the entries for this last meet, just submit your entries again and I will use the most recent entries.  Please remember to submit all entries by Tuesday (tomorrow) at 8pm!

Jan. 6 Entries

WHCS Swim Team Calendar