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May 2010

3500 Kenny Road Upper Arlington OH 614-451-3762 snrofficemanager@rrohio.com

Early membership drive - limited space still available

Swim & Racquet currently has eight family memberships available for the 2010 season.  If you have friends who are considering membership for the 2010 season, please let them know that the special discounted initiation fee will end when we reach capacity (425) so they should join now and get in on the summer fun at Swim & Racquet!!!

  • Family membership initiation is only $900 instead of the usual $1500
  • Couples membership initiation is only $600 instead of the usual $1000
  • Senior membership initiation is only $495 instead of the usual $825
  • Individual membership initiation is only $300 instead of the usual $500

For information or an application, access www.swimandracquet.com or call 451-3762.


Welcome new members!

The new member meeting and picnic will be held on Sunday May 30.  New members are welcome to join us in the Lower Lounge at 4:00 pm for an introduction to the club and all it offers to our members, followed by a catered picnic dinner at 5:30 pm. The cost is $15 per adult and $6 per child (12 and under). Please RSVP ASAP (deadline is May 23) to Julie Nini with the number attending via email jjmam2030@aol.com.

We look forward to meeting all the new families and kicking off our summer season!


Swim team practice schedule

Being a member of the swim team does not require any prior experience. A swimmer must be able to swim one length of our 25-meter pool using any stroke(s). Our Seadogs won the championships last year and we look forward to another successful season in 2010!!!

Head start swim schedule

  • 9 years and younger – Wednesday and Friday May 19, 21, 26, 28 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday May 22, 29 from 9:00 to 10:00 am
  • 10 years and older – Tuesday and Thursday May 18, 20, 25, 27 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday May 22, 29 from 10:00 to 11:00 am

Summer swim schedule

  • 9 years and younger prior to school out – Wednesday and Friday June 2, 4 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Saturday June 5 from 9:00 to 10:00 am, and Monday to Wednesday June 7-9 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
  • 9 years and younger – Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am
  • 10 years and older prior to school out – Tuesday and Thursday June 1 and 3 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Saturday June 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, and Monday to Wednesday June 7-9 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
  • 10 years and older – Monday through Saturday from 7:30 to 9:00 am

Dive team practice schedule

Being a member of the dive team does not require any prior experience but the the diver must be able to swim one length of our 25-meter pool using any stroke(s). There is no need to sign-up to be a team member; merely show up for your first practice. Our Seadogs won the championships last year and we look forward to another successful season in 2010!!!

Summer dive schedule

  • 9 years and younger prior to school out – Tuesday June 1, Friday June 4, Tuesday June 8 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
  • 9 years and younger – Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am
  • 10 years and older prior to school out – Wednesday June 2 and Thursday June 4 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
  • 10 years and older – Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am

Swim and dive team meet kick-off and schedule

There will be a swim/dive team parent meeting held Sunday May 23. The meeting will begin at 4:00 pm for returning swim/dive team families and 5:00 pm for new swim/dive team families. Coach Barb will have the required swim/dive team participation forms and the Sea Dog parent handbook. In addition, Kast-A-Way will be on hand to offer team suits and spirit wear apparel for you to purchase. Please plan on attending this important meeting. 

The 2010 Seadog swim and dive team schedule is ready.

Swim team
Dive team

Thursday, June 10 Intrasquad
Dive  3:30 pm warm-ups, 4:00 pm meet starts
Swim  4:30 pm warm-ups (home team warms up first), 6:00 pm meet starts

Monday, June 14 Swim & Racquet @ Olentangy
Dive  3:30 pm warm-ups, 4:00 pm meet starts
Swim  4:30 pm warm-ups (home team warms up first), 6:00 pm meet starts

Thursday, June 17 Developmental Meet @ Olentangy
Swim  4:30 pm warm-ups (home team warms up first), 6:00 pm meet starts

Monday, June 21 Hilliard @ Swim & Racquet
Dive  3:30 pm warm-ups, 4:00 pm meet starts
Swim  4:30 pm warm-ups (home team warms up first), 6:00 pm meet starts

Saturday, June 26 Relay Invitational @ Muirfield
8:00 am warm-ups, meets starts at 9:00 am

Friday, June 25 Relay Invitational @ Hilliard
6:00 pm warm-ups, meets starts at 7:00 pm

Thursday, July 1 Developmental Meet @ Swim & Racquet
Swim  4:30 pm warm-ups (home team warms up first), 6:00 pm meet starts

Monday, July 5 Swim & Racquet @ Muirfield
Swim  4:30 pm warm-ups (home team warms up first), 6:00 pm meet starts

Tuesday, July 6 Swim & Racquet @ Bexley
Dive  5:00 pm warm-ups, 6:00 pm meet starts

Monday, July 12 Monday Champs @ Hilliard
Swim - ages 10 & under 7:30 am warm-ups, 9:00 am meet starts
Parade 11:30 am
Swim - ages 11 & up 11:45 pm warm-ups, 1:00 pm meet starts
Diving 3:00 pm warm-ups, 4:30 pm meet starts
Visiting teams may set up tents on Sunday, July 11 from 7-8 pm. Absolutely no tent stakes are permitted.


Swim lessons

There will be three sessions of swimming lessons this year.

  • Session 1: Monday, June 14 through Thursday, June 24 ($20 per child)
    • Make- up date for canceled lessons due to weather will be Friday, June 25
  • Session 2: Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 9 ($20 per child)
    • Make-up date for canceled lessons due to weather will be Saturday, July 10
  • Session 3: Wednesday, July 14 through Friday, July 23 ($20 per child)
    • Make-up date for canceled lessons due to weather will be Saturday, July 24

Swim instructors will also be available for ½ hour private lessons.


Tennis update

The "Good Season" is finally here again. Summer and tennis; what a great combination! We have lots of tennis planned, I hope you'll sign up for everything. Here are the details planned to date. 

Get your racquet ready

We are having our annual spring stringing and gripping special.  10% off during the month of May.  Everyone should have their racquet restrung at least once a year if not more.

Womens tennis
  • Ladies night — Begins Thursday June 10 at 6:30 pm
  • League of our own — Begins Wednesday June 14 from 10:30 am to noon
    • For ladies who don't  feel they are quite ready for team play
    • Play matches against other ladies at your level and learn together
  • Ladies kickoff breakfast — Tuesday May 25 from 9:30-11:30 am
    • Come start the season with tennis and a court side breakfast
    • Discount in pro shop for attendees
  • Spring ladies team clinics — Begins Monday May 17 
    • Beginner —Monday/Wednesday May 17, 19, 24, 26 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
    • Advanced beginner — Tuesday/Thursday May 18, 20, 25, 27 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
  • Summer ladies team clinics — Begins Friday June 16 
    • Beginner — 9:30 am
    • Advanced beginner — 10:30 am
  • Ladies tennis tournament — TBD
Mens tennis
  • Mens night — Begins Wednesday May 19 at 6:00 pm
    • Mark your calendars for every Wednesday!
    • 1st and 2nd place wins a prize
  • Mens teams — 3.5, 4.0, Open, Gold
    • If you are a new member or already a member and would like to play on a mens team, we can still get you on a roster
    • Help us  become "City Champions"
    • There will not be a Silver team this year unless enough players commit to the roster (Silver means 55 years and older)
  • Spring mens 3.5 doubles strategy clinics — Thursday May 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
    • Review basic doubles tactics, poaching, and other tactics
  • Spring mens tennis review — Monday May 17, 24, and June 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
    • Review ground strokes, volleys, serves, and more
    • Tennis is a game of basics so come and perfect your tennis game!
  • Stag day — Our first Mens Stag Day will be Saturday May 29 and the second is Saturday September 2 (Don't worry, OSU football starts at 7:30 pm)
    • Lots of tennis, lunch, and prizes
    • Sign up by yourself, with another member, or bring a guest
    • Need a minimum of 20 men to make this event enjoyable for everyone
  • Mens tennis tournament — TBD
Junior tennis
  • Childrens clinics — Three sessions, each three weeks long
    • Session 1 — June 14 through July 2
    • Session 2 — July 5 through July 23
    • Session 3 — July 26 through August 13
    • Sign up for as many sessions as you like
  • Summer junior tennis camp — Monday through Friday August 16-20
  • Premier player program — Practice Monday through Thursday, two hours each day, with team tennis day on Friday
    • Designed for more serious players, players must be evaluated to participate
    • Program includes conditioning, strategy, tactics, stroke development, and match play
    • Schedule 15-minute evaluation June 3 or 4 between 4:00 and 6:00 pm
  • Junior team tennis matches — Friday afternoons once school is out
    • Play a different club each week - represent Swim & Racquet by traveling to other clubs and playing matches against new faces
    • Three levels: novice, intermediate, and advanced
    • Different age divisions
    • Come join the fun and earn "tennis bucks"
  • Junior tournament — TBD
Miscellaneous tennis
  • Cardio tennis (for the "health" of it) — Friday May 21 and 28 from 9:00 to 10:00 am; and Fridays June - August from 8:30 to 9:30 am
    • Join us for an hour of dynamic stretching and hitting lots of tennis balls
    • $13 a session
  • Mixed doubles socials — Saturday June 19 at 6:00 pm, Saturday July 17 at 6:30 pm, and Friday August 21 at 6:30
  • Singles league — Sign up and meet other singles players in the club
    • One match a week
    • You schedule your time

See you soon on the courts!
Pam


Social update

The Easter Egg Hunt was another success and the weather was beautiful. The bunny left over 350 eggs and several bags of candy for the 60 kids registered.  There were games and raffles as well.  A good time was had by all!

There are many upcoming events planned over the next few months. Look for signups coming soon.  We are so excited about this new pool season and looking forward to many fun family activities and meeting all the new members.

  • New member meeting and family picnic - Sunday May 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
  • June jam - Saturday June 12 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
  • Family Friday nights - June 25, July 16, August 13
  • Carnival - Saturday August 7 (tentative)
  • Middle school night - Sunday August 8 - (tentative)
  • Ladies day - Friday August 27
  • End of year party - Saturday September 4

Cheers!
Lori and Julie


Email invoices

Our new Club new management system allows us to email our monthly invoices. This will improve our service to members and save thousands of dollars a year in labor, postage, and paper products. It is the Club’s intention to eventually move all members to email invoices. If you have not already done so please email your name, membership number, and email address to snrofficemanager@rrohio.com.

PLEASE NOTE: If you signed up for email statement and did not receive your May statement on May 5th, please call the club 451-3762 and let us know.  A few emailed statements did not go through.