EBSC Gator Blast - February 2, 2023

Emily Wanezek

Elmbrook Swim Club – Newsletter – February 2, 2023 - Week 21

Elmbrook Swim Club Mission Statement:

Empower community members to achieve excellence in life through swimming.

Congratulations to Grace, Carly, and Stuart!

Yesterday, three EBSC Seniors signed their National Letter of Intent to swim in college next fall. This is exciting news and such an incredible accomplishment!

Congratulations, Gators! Your Elmbrook family is very proud of you!

Grace Hou - Carlton College

Carly Plate - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Stuart Seymour - Northwestern University

Action Required - 2023 Long Course Registration For Returning Members Closes Tomorrow, February 3

Thank you to everyone who has completed registration for the upcoming Long Course season. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to register your swimmer for LC 2023, please do so by the end of the day tomorrow. If your swimmer does not plan to return, please inform your swimmer's lead coach.

Begin Long Course Registration - HERE

Feel free to contact Registrar Emily Wanezek ([email protected]) with any questions.

Regional Diversity Select Camp

Who: Athletes who represent an underrepresented community and/or ethnically underrepresented population that is less than 10% of the current USA Swimming member base. These populations can include African American/ Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian or Pacific Islander, Native American, and others.

Where: Multiple locations.

When: June 1-4, and June 8-11.

More Information: The Regional Diversity Select Camp requires an athlete application. Athletes will NOT automatically be selected for this camp based on 2022 swims or IMX scores. The 2023 RDSC application will be open mid-February and close on Friday, March 31st at 5pm MST. More information and application process - HERE.

Help Wanted - Awards Distribution Committee Lead

After several years of leading the Awards Distribution Committee, Liz Kirchenwitz will be stepping down at the end of the season. We appreciate her efforts in creating and organizing this committee which is responsible for getting ribbons, medals, and trophies into your swimmer’s hands following meets. Thank you, Liz!

In order for EBSC swimmers to continue receiving awards in a timely manner, we need someone to fill this important role. Liz has some great ideas to continue improving the committee and will be happy to share them with a new leader. A significant benefit of this committee is that the work is done from home. If you are interested, please reach out to Emily Wanezek at [email protected].

EBSC’s Shutterfly Share Site Is Closing In March

Shutterfly recently announced that it will be discontinuing its Share Sites service as of March 25, 2023. EBSC’s site houses almost 10 years of photos. If you would like to view or download any of these photos, please visit the EBSC Share Site by the end of March and use the password goebscgo.

State Team Dinner - February 22nd

New this year, the 12 & Under and 13 & Over State Team carbo crams will be held as one event. The dinner will be held in Brookfield East's cafeteria on February 22 at 6:30pm. Cost of the meal is $10/swimmer.

More information and sign up are available on the event page - HERE.

Questions: Email Jen Bergin at [email protected] or Krista Miller at [email protected].

Weekly Coaches' Update (click on group name to read update)

Novice 2/1

Kristen Malloy

(262) 424-5411

kristen.malloy

@ebsc.org

Danny Westfahl

(414) 840-3256

danny.westfahl

@ebsc.org

Age Group

Transition 2/1

Margaret

Langenhahn

(224) 567-9772

margaret.langenhahn

@ebsc.org

Age Group 2/1

Mike Rose

(262) 352-9602

[email protected]

Senior 4

Claire Flatley

(262) 844-8222

claire.flatley

@ebsc.org

Senior 3

Carissa Donkersgoed

(414) 530-4346

carissa.donkersgoed

@ebsc.org

Senior 2/1

Brent Boock

(262) 617-4579

boockbrent

@ebsc.org

February Practice Schedules - HERE

EBSC’s Elsmore Team Store - HERE

SST A+

Friday, February 3 - Sunday, February 5, 2023

Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center

Sessions: Fri - Distance, Sat Prelim/Finals, Sun AM - 12 & Under, Sun PM - 13 & Over

Groups: Qualifiers Only

Meet Information & Landing Page, Timeline, Psych Sheet - HERE

EBSC “Out Of The Pool”

The Wisconsin Hills Middle School Players presented Newsies Jr. The cast included four EBSC swimmers, and Coach Claire and Coach Danny, along with fellow swimmer Mollie Westfahl, came out to support them.

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