EBSC Gator Blast - January 27, 2022

Emily Wanezek

Elmbrook Swim Club – Newsletter – January 27, 2022 - Week 20

Elmbrook Swim Club Mission Statement:

Empower community members to achieve excellence in life through swimming.

Registration For The 2022 Short Course (Spring/Summer) Swim Season Is Open

Online registration for the 2022 Long Course swim season (March - August) is open through Friday, February 4. Please complete registration steps carefully and read and acknowledge the Membership Policy and 2022 Long Course Addendum (linked below). If your swimmer will NOT be returning, please inform the lead group coach by February 4th.

Membership Policy (updated January 2020) - HERE
2022 Long Course Addendum To Membership Policy (fundraising and volunteer requirements) - HERE

Volunteer T-shirt Sign Up - EBSC is hosting the 12 & Under Long Course State Championships July 22 - 24, 2022. All members will be required to volunteer (as described in the addendum above) and will be asked to wear an EBSC t-shirt provided by the club. Please provide t-shirt sizes - HERE.

BEGIN ONLINE REGISTRATION - HERE

Photos Wanted For 12 & Under Banquet

The 12 & under banquet on March 9 will conclude with the annual slideshow. Debbie Seymour is accepting 1-2 photo submissions per swimmer until 2/15. This is a firm deadline. If you'd like to send her photos of your swimmer in action, with teammates/coaches, or on deck, email them to [email protected]. There is no need to send photos that are posted on the EBSC Facebook page as those will be included.

20% Off Tech Suits At Elsmore

As championship season approaches, please visit Elsmore Swim Shop for your tech suit needs. They are offering EBSC members 20% off all Speedo tech suits and 12 & Under FINA approved Speedo tech suits.

If an in-store visit for professional sizing doesn’t work for your schedule and you would prefer to have a suit shipped to your home, please feel free to call 262-395-4547 for selection assistance over the phone.

Store hours are:

M-W 10:30a-5:30p

Th 12-7p

Fri-Sat 10:30a-4p

Mark Your Calendars - State Team Dinners

12 & Under - Thursday, February 24 6:30 - 7:30pm
13 & Over - Wednesday, March 2 5:00 - 6:00pm

Hotel Block For Spring Speedo Championships Available

The Hampton Inn & Suites

Location: 7300 N 125th Avenue Kenosha, WI

Phone Number: +1-262-358-9800

Rate: $99/night for March 10 -13

Link For Reservations - HERE

Weekly Coach Updates (Blogs)

Novice 1/2 – – Kristen Malloy - 262-424-5411, Danny Westfahl 414-840-3256 - - HERE

Age Group Transition 1/2 – Carissa Donkersgoed - (414) 530-4346 - HERE

Age Group 1/2 – Mike Rose - 262-352-9602 - HERE

Senior 4 - Claire Flatley - 262-844-8222 - HERE

Senior 3 – Laren Tiltmann – 262-408-8443 - HERE

Senior 1/2 – Brent Boock – 262-617-4579 - HERE

Short Course Practice Schedules - HERE

EBSC COVID Guidance - HERE

EBSC’s Elsmore Team Store - HERE

This Weekend’s Events

RA Spring Cup

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center (Masks Are Required)

Sessions: AM - 10 & Under, PM - 11 & 12

Groups: N2, N1, T2, T1, A2, A1

Meet Information & Landing Page, Timeline, Psych Sheet, Heat Sheets, COVID Waiver, Live Stream Link - HERE

BAC Ground Hog Open

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Sauk Prairie High School (Masks Are Required)

Sessions: PM Open

Groups: S4, S3, S2, S1 - Non SST A+ Only

Meet Information & Landing Page, Timeline, Psych Sheet, Heat Sheets, COVID Waiver, Live Stream Link - HERE

Attention Senior Swimmers - WI State Athlete Representatives Election

WI Swimming is now accepting applications for Athlete Representatives. More information about application process, requirements, and timeline is available - HERE.

Elmbrook Swim School Is Hiring Instructors For Spring 2022 Lessons

Dates & Location:

Session 1: April 2 - April 30, 2022 (no class April 16)
Session 2: May 7 - May 28, 2022

Saturdays only at BEHS - 9:00 am – 11:50 am

More information about applicant requirements, responsibilities, certifications, and compensation is available - HERE.

Questions? Please reach out to Mandie Siehs @ 262-527-4011 or [email protected].

EBSC “Out Of The Pool”

Congratulations to Keshav (AG1) and Maddy Karun (Senior 3) for earning a spot among the top 6 spellers in the Elmbrook School District Spelling Bee on January 20th. A special congratulations to Keshav for winning the title of District Champion! Both boys are moving on to the CESA 1 Regional Spelling Bee to compete against students from southeastern Wisconsin school districts on February 24.

Good luck, Keshav and Maddy!

Have an interesting “out of the pool” item, please send them to Emily Wanezek at [email protected].