July 16, 2007

I.  Schedule Changes and Announcements

• Great Regional Championship Meet. 41 new JO cuts and a ton of LTBS. Now we gear up for the JO State “AA” Championships. Go Hawks!!!
• Pasta party on Wednesday, July 18^th. Seniors will have theirs from 5:00-6:00. Please call Dean and Patty Donovan to let them know if you can bring something.
• Kevin is doing better each day. We are looking forward to his return

II.       Status Of Meet Entries

Ohio Junior Olympic (AA) Championships; Miami U; July 19-22, 2007: Watch your folders and the website for updated information! 

USA Sectional Champs; Miami U, Oxford, OH; July 23-26, 2007: Watch your folders and the website for details. 

USA Central Zone AAA Champs - Cleveland State University August 3-5, 2007: Meet information is available on the Zone homepage. Swimmers who plan to attend are responsible for their own entry.  There will be a sign-up table at the JO meet. http://www.daytonraiders.com/zone_team/2007/2007_ohio_zone_homepage.htm 

Ohio Senior Champs - Bowling Green State University; August 3-5, 2007: All Senior athletes are expected to attend this meet. Coaches will select events for this meet.

Final Countdown… 

1 week                Ohio J.O.’s A-G State Champs (Miami)

2 weeks              USA Sectionals (Miami )

3 weeks              USA Senior National Champs (IUPUI)

Swimmers of the week.

A-2 Zack Getty …50 and 100 fly state cuts, outstanding week at practice.         

A-3 Hannah Schroeder ….  multiple JO State cuts, big time drops, solid practices.           

T-1 Brian O’Connor… great intensity, focus, multiple JO State cuts.

T-2 Elizabeth Heinbach… great attitude, supportive of teammates, new JO cuts, great meet.                                    

Sr/Nat Megan Tassone… great focus, outstanding best stroke sets, equipment leader, strong flex and D.L., 100% attendance.

            * Gabriel Baumgartner              13/14 boys             200 breast, 100 breast

* Rob Jackson                               Men                            100 fly

* Elliott Keefer                             Men                           200 breast, 100 breast

* Tanner Landstra                      11/12 boys             100 free, 200 I.M., 100 back,

   50 back, 200 free

* Laurin McClure                       13/14 girls                200 fly

* Cara Norris                                9/10 girls                  200 free, 50 free, 50 back, 100 free                                                                   

* Thomas Norris                        11/12 boys               100 fly,

* Stephanie Pearce                   13/14 girls                  200 breast, 800 free

* Jackie Smith                             11/12 girls                  100 fly

“Champions have learned to reach down deep for that extra reserve of spirit and team pride!” – unknown-

Manage your week… eat, sleep, rest and be positive. Go Hawks!!!

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