Welcome to the Boulder Elks Swim Team (BEST) for 2009

Last summer the team had its fifth straight undefeated dual meet season and won its fifth Boulder Valley Summer Swim League Championship (BVSSL) in the last six years. Congratulations to all swimmers for a wonderful season.

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IMPORTANT NEWS:

•    ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ON-LINE at RegOnline.

•    Payment will be through secure credit card payment.

•    Registration will not be complete until you commit to your volunteer duties. We have increased the deposit amount to ensure that you are fully committed to this very important aspect of swim team participation.

•    Please send a check for the volunteer deposit ($300).

•    The volunteer deposit will not be cashed unless you fail to meet your volunteer obligations.

•    Deadline for discounted registration is March 31, 2009.

•    Any questions on Registration, please contact Jil (720.244.8061)

•    MANDATORY Parent Meeting at the Elks Lodge, May 4, 6:30 pm. Clothing and swimwear can be ordered at that time.

Complete registration includes all of the following:

•    Payment through secure credit card payment.

•    Volunteer jobs designated.

•    Volunteer deposit check ($300 made to Boulder Elks) sent to:

         Jenny Askey, 4503 Wellington Rd, Boulder, CO  80301-3155

•    Signed swimmer eligibility form

•    Signed BEST contract

If any of these items are missing, you will be notified and your child will not be allowed in the pool for practice. Please be sure your registration is complete before the season begins.

The two “Pre-Teamers Meets” continue to be very popular with both swimmers and parents. We will have two home meets during the week. There will also be a pre-team meet at Boulder Country Club.

Six new league records were set by BEST swimmers at last year’s finals. An additional six individual records were set. For a complete listing of league and team records, go to Team Records.

While we strive for excellence, we also encourage and support participation by swimmers of all abilities. Important elements of our team are the lessons learned regarding teamwork and self-discipline, as well improving your swimming.

If you would like to serve on the Swim Team Parent Committee, please let Curt or Jil know. We always encourage and welcome new ideas.

Please do not hesitate to grab us at the pool, e-mail or call any current swim committee member if you have an idea that can improve the quality of the BEST program.

Curt, Jil, Julie, Myla, Robin, Jenny, Kellie, Nancy