Dear Swimmers and Donors,
Friends Of The Pool and Florida Keys Swim Club would like to extend our warmest appreciation and gratitude for your involvement in the 2009 Spring Swim A Thon. With your help we achieved our goal. That is no small task! A community’s programs and facilities are only as strong as the community’s members and I am proud to say that with people like you our great programs and facilities will be strong for many years to come. Please look for more programs being offered this summer at the pool as we use this money to get things moving. Thank you again for your contribution!
Sincerely,
Mark Hill
Head Coach: Florida Keys Swim Club/ Fighting Manatee Swim Club
Member: Friends Of The Pool
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Division II Championship
I am a bit late with this posting but the past weekend we brought a small gorup of 4 swimmers to the Division II Championship meet. This meet is a JO qualifying meet and in fact we could not enter any kids on the team wo already had thier JO cuts. In a way the small number represents the success and amount of kids who do have thier JO cuts.
The kids did great. 3 of the 4 kids made a final and of those kids the finalist placed in the top 6. There were a few new JO cuts and a few who keep getting closer and who WILL get thier cuts very soon. I am lucky to not only have fast swimmers but young fast swimmers as 2 of the swimmers that went to DII were 10 or younger.
Keep up the good work. Now it is time to focus on JO's. Our goal is to get swimmers into the All Star meet. To qualify a swimmer must get top 6 in thier respecitve event. I know they can do it! Stay posted for updates.
The kids did great. 3 of the 4 kids made a final and of those kids the finalist placed in the top 6. There were a few new JO cuts and a few who keep getting closer and who WILL get thier cuts very soon. I am lucky to not only have fast swimmers but young fast swimmers as 2 of the swimmers that went to DII were 10 or younger.
Keep up the good work. Now it is time to focus on JO's. Our goal is to get swimmers into the All Star meet. To qualify a swimmer must get top 6 in thier respecitve event. I know they can do it! Stay posted for updates.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Meet at FIU
I was glad to get back into the swim of things at such a nice facility. The FIU pool is a great new pool that I hope continues to host meets. And I am sure our swimmers feel the same as the team swam great! After a long winter break it was nice to see the kids back on the deck of meet and swimming just like there had never been a break or lull in practices. Team energy was back too! I love to see our swimmers cheering for each other and supporting each other. Meets are the best way to get a swimmers head back into the game and I know that the swimmers on this team were getting the competetive itch so I am glad that things are back in swing!
Congrats to all the swimmers who got thier JO cuts and continued to improve thier personal bests. We are back to another few weeks of training before Division II's and then fiannally JO's to top off the short course season.
Stay updated and please let us know if you are planning on swimming in these upcoming meets.
Congrats to all the swimmers who got thier JO cuts and continued to improve thier personal bests. We are back to another few weeks of training before Division II's and then fiannally JO's to top off the short course season.
Stay updated and please let us know if you are planning on swimming in these upcoming meets.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Swim A Thon
To All Community Members,
Friends Of The Pool is a new 501(c)(3) organization created by local community members that focuses on seeing the continued enhancement of existing swim and dive programs in the Upper Keys. It is also our purpose to actively create and support new swim and dive programs that include, but are not limited to, USS registered age group and masters teams, adult fitness programs, summer teams, swim and dive camps, basic learn to swim programs, and other aquatic programs.
On March 21rst, Friends Of The Pool will be hosting its first annual Swim-A-Thon, sanctioned by USA Swimming, at Founders Park to raise money for the aforementioned swim and dive programs. We are happy to announce that a generous local private donor has offered a dollar-for-dollar match for all funds raised during this drive. We invite all ages because even if you raise $2 and swim 2 lengths (50yds), you can still help us raise $4! No distance is too small!
Also, when you are finished swimming you may participate in a swim clinic or contest. There will be food, games, and other fun events for the family to enjoy. We encourage members of the family that are not swimming laps to still come cheer and enjoy the festivities. It is our goal to involve as much of the community as possible. We want to show that with the communities’ help, and only with the communities’ help, our beautiful facilities can be put to its proper and maximum use.
Friends Of The Pool is a organization that is open to all members of the community. We welcome you to find out more about becoming a member by visiting our booth on the day of the event.
If you have any further questions regarding the Swim A Thon or the Friends Of The Pool organization please do not hesitate to contact Eliza Combes by phone at 305-393-1051, e-mail markhill_67@hotmail.com
Sincerley,
Rob Dixon President
Mark Hill Head Swim Coach
Friends Of The Pool is a new 501(c)(3) organization created by local community members that focuses on seeing the continued enhancement of existing swim and dive programs in the Upper Keys. It is also our purpose to actively create and support new swim and dive programs that include, but are not limited to, USS registered age group and masters teams, adult fitness programs, summer teams, swim and dive camps, basic learn to swim programs, and other aquatic programs.
On March 21rst, Friends Of The Pool will be hosting its first annual Swim-A-Thon, sanctioned by USA Swimming, at Founders Park to raise money for the aforementioned swim and dive programs. We are happy to announce that a generous local private donor has offered a dollar-for-dollar match for all funds raised during this drive. We invite all ages because even if you raise $2 and swim 2 lengths (50yds), you can still help us raise $4! No distance is too small!
Also, when you are finished swimming you may participate in a swim clinic or contest. There will be food, games, and other fun events for the family to enjoy. We encourage members of the family that are not swimming laps to still come cheer and enjoy the festivities. It is our goal to involve as much of the community as possible. We want to show that with the communities’ help, and only with the communities’ help, our beautiful facilities can be put to its proper and maximum use.
Friends Of The Pool is a organization that is open to all members of the community. We welcome you to find out more about becoming a member by visiting our booth on the day of the event.
If you have any further questions regarding the Swim A Thon or the Friends Of The Pool organization please do not hesitate to contact Eliza Combes by phone at 305-393-1051, e-mail markhill_67@hotmail.com
Sincerley,
Rob Dixon President
Mark Hill Head Swim Coach
Swim A Thon Questions
How do I raise money?
First you start with an amount of laps you would like to swim. For now lets say you want to swim 10 laps. You would have to raise $10 at $1 per lap. Each swimmer can have several donors with each donor supporting a portion of your final amount or one donor to cover the cost of all your laps. The donors could be friends, family, co-workers, or even yourself. REMEMBER THAT A $10 DONATION IS MATED BY OUR PRIVATE DONOR AND IS REALLY A $20 DONATION.
Where can I pick up a donation form?
I have sent out a form to many of you, however, I will leave plenty of sheets at the pool so please feel free to stop by Founders and pick up a form.
Where is the money going?
The money will be going towards the aquatic programs. Half of the donations will go towards helping the Florida Keys Swim Club which is the local USS registered age group club team that practices here in the upper keys. The other half will go to Friends of the Pool who are focused on building new programs.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes!
Who counts the laps?
You do! We will have some lap counters helping , however, the honor system will have to be in effect.
Any rules?
No swimmer can swim more than 200 laps and no swimmer can swim for more than 2 hours.
Will there be anything else going on?
Yes! We will have food, games, contests, and clinics going on throughout the day.
Where can I get more information?
Please e-mail me markhill_67@hotmail.com
First you start with an amount of laps you would like to swim. For now lets say you want to swim 10 laps. You would have to raise $10 at $1 per lap. Each swimmer can have several donors with each donor supporting a portion of your final amount or one donor to cover the cost of all your laps. The donors could be friends, family, co-workers, or even yourself. REMEMBER THAT A $10 DONATION IS MATED BY OUR PRIVATE DONOR AND IS REALLY A $20 DONATION.
Where can I pick up a donation form?
I have sent out a form to many of you, however, I will leave plenty of sheets at the pool so please feel free to stop by Founders and pick up a form.
Where is the money going?
The money will be going towards the aquatic programs. Half of the donations will go towards helping the Florida Keys Swim Club which is the local USS registered age group club team that practices here in the upper keys. The other half will go to Friends of the Pool who are focused on building new programs.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes!
Who counts the laps?
You do! We will have some lap counters helping , however, the honor system will have to be in effect.
Any rules?
No swimmer can swim more than 200 laps and no swimmer can swim for more than 2 hours.
Will there be anything else going on?
Yes! We will have food, games, contests, and clinics going on throughout the day.
Where can I get more information?
Please e-mail me markhill_67@hotmail.com
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Bad Weather
It would seems silly to apologize for things I can't control such as the weather but I must say that I do feel really bad. I feel like in the last month cold weather and cold pool temps have led to freezing of our regularly scheduled practices. I am not happy with it but I do want to say thank you to all of you that are patient and continue to give your support. Without the hardcore regulars we are nothing. The pool temp today was 71 and Founders. Please feel free to voice your concerns about the heating with Founders Park Management.
I know that many of you that live in Islamorada have not gotten a chance to swim because Founders Park has been cold. I encourage you to try to come up north to Jacobs. The pool there has been 79-81 during most of these fronts and we have been swimming in full strength. Over 15 kids swimming in the Junior group alone. I am trying my best to keep the kids swimming despite the weather so during these fronts I make decisions based on pool temp. and will reschedule if necessary. I apologize if it is sometimes last minute as I check the temp during the cold front on the day of workout and make decicions accordingly.
Hopefully we are rolling through the last of our cold fronts. In no time at all we will be complaining about the summer sun. Please continue to check the website for information regarding the club, especially updates regarding practice changes due to the weather. I appreciate all the support.
I know that many of you that live in Islamorada have not gotten a chance to swim because Founders Park has been cold. I encourage you to try to come up north to Jacobs. The pool there has been 79-81 during most of these fronts and we have been swimming in full strength. Over 15 kids swimming in the Junior group alone. I am trying my best to keep the kids swimming despite the weather so during these fronts I make decisions based on pool temp. and will reschedule if necessary. I apologize if it is sometimes last minute as I check the temp during the cold front on the day of workout and make decicions accordingly.
Hopefully we are rolling through the last of our cold fronts. In no time at all we will be complaining about the summer sun. Please continue to check the website for information regarding the club, especially updates regarding practice changes due to the weather. I appreciate all the support.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New Year
Well I hope everyone has enjoyed a much needed vacation. I for one am excited about getting the team back into the pool. We have meets and events coming up that I am certainly focusing on and I know we have a lot of work in front of us. For next week we will start practice again on Tuesday. I only have enough pool space for the senior group and we will be swimming from 6-8pm @ JAC. On Wed we will have practice for all groups at the normal times. 4-5pm for the junior group and 5-7pm @ Founders Park for the senior group. Thursday will be the same as Tuesday with no junior group and Friday will be the same as Wed.
Sorry for all the confusion and thank you for your patience as we cater to the college programs who help keep these pools in business. On the right I have posted the schedule for the rest of the winter. You will see that everything is back to normal.
Hope everyone had a great New Year and I will be looking forward to seeing you at the pool. Keep checking for updates.
Sorry for all the confusion and thank you for your patience as we cater to the college programs who help keep these pools in business. On the right I have posted the schedule for the rest of the winter. You will see that everything is back to normal.
Hope everyone had a great New Year and I will be looking forward to seeing you at the pool. Keep checking for updates.
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