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2008 Swim Team Info
  
It is with great enthusiasm that the Old Farm Swim Team begins its 2008 season. We are swimming in "L" division of the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL).
Swim team registration is Wednesday, May 14th from 7 - 8:30 PM at Farmland Elementary School in the All-purpose Room. The fee this year is $100 per swimmer. The fee is payable by cash or check. Practice begins on Tuesday, May 27th.
This year Griff Lindsay (301.468.1683) and Jill Ray (301.230.0145) are our swim team representatives to MCSL. Andrea Taylor is returning as our B meet representative. We have an excellent coaching staff led by our returning coach, Malka Ostchega and assisted by Amanda Lindsay.
Home swim meets require about 20 parent volunteers from each team. We encourage all our parents to volunteer at every meet and to take the MCSL sponsored training for Referee, Stroke & Turn Official or Starter. For more information on MCSL training, please contact Griff Lindsay, Jill Ray or check the MCSL website for dates and locations.
We look forward to the Old Farm Swim Club members continuing support of our team by volunteering at meets and cheering on the team. We are looking forward to a fun-filled season.
More Information
Swimsuits
Our vendor for suits this year is Aardvark Swim in Wintergreen Plaza, Rockville, MD 20852. ph: 301-309-3660. We will be using the same swimsuit pattern as last year. Suits are available at registration night, May 14th as well as at Aardvark starting around May 1. Aadrvark also stocks practice suits, goggles and caps.
Eligibility
Any swimmer who is a member of Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club, and who has passed their swimmers test by swimming the length of the pool and treading water for one minute is eligible for the swim team. Swimmers can pass their test by asking a swim team coach or one of the lifeguards.
Those swimmers who do not qualify using the guidelines above may be considered for the OFST Pre-Team (Eaglets). This is a development squad for swimmers that want to improve their skills and learn competitive swimming.
Fees
The cost to join the team is $100 per swimmer. The fee includes membership on the team, a team T-Shirt, and swim cap. The registration form can be found on the resources page under swim team resources.
Forms
Please fill out a swimmer/parent availability form on the resource page and return it to Jill Ray by dropping it at 12100 Old Bridge or at the front desk of the pool by June 5th.
2008 Swim and Dive Handbook
A handbook containing the swim season meet schedule, practice times, directions to away meets, important phone numbers and other useful information can be found on the resource page under swim team.
Family Folders / Envelopes
Each family will have an envelope (folder) in which award ribbons will be placed. This is usually kept in the guard shack. Please be sure and clean it out often.
Practices
Swimmers should attend as many practices as possible. Like everything, the more you practice the better you'll be; however, there is no minimum number of practices that must be attended.
Practice Times at Old Farm Pool
Team
Morning Practice (starting 6/13)
Afternoon Practice (starting 5/27)
Pre-team
Until week of June 9th: M, T, W, Th
Week of June 9th until July 11th: M, T, Th
4:00 - 4:30 PM (new pre-teamers)
4:30 - 5:00 PM (advanced pre-teamers)
8-and-under
9:00 - 10:30 AM
5:00 - 5:30 PM (M-F until B meets start, then M, T, Th, F)
9-18
9:00 - 10:30 AM
5:30 - 6:30 PM (M-F until B meets start, then M, T, Th, F)
After MCPS lets out for the summer, starting Friday, June 13th, practices will be held morning and afternoon for all ages (except pre-team) from 9:00-10:30 AM. Your child is encouraged to attend both practices, but it is not required. Swimmers should attend at least one practice a day.
Parents: If your child is under the age of 8 please remain at the pool during practices or leave him or her under the guidance of another adult (not a coach).
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming dates and events at the Old Farm Pool.
6/04
6:30 PM
Parent's meeting
6/06 7 PM
Coaches meeting with swimmers
6/07
8:00 AM
Time Trials vs Inverness Forest (tentative)
6/11
6:00 PM
B Meet: at Montgomery Square
6/14
9:00 AM
A Meet: at Quail Valley
6/18
6:00 PM
B Meet: at Inverness Forest
6/21
9:00 AM
A Meet: at Montgomery Square
6/25
6:00 PM
B Meet: at Old Farm vs Eldwick
6/28
9:00 AM
A Meet: at Old Farm vs North Creek
7/02
6:00 PM
B Meet: at Old Farm vs Wildwood
7/05
9:00 AM
A Meet: at Old Farm vs Forest Knolls
TBA (between 6/22-7/6)
Divisional Relay Carnival
TBA
TBA
Rain Date for Divisional Relay Carnival
7/08
Coaches Long Course Invitational
7/9
6:00 PM
B Meet: at Tally Ho
7/12
9:00 AM
A Meet: at Wheaton Woods
TBA
8:00 AM
B Relay Carnival
7/19
8:00 AM
Divisionals at TBA
7/26
8:00 AM
Relay All-Stars at Rockville
Directions
7/27
8:00 AM
Individual All-Stars at Rockville
Directions
Swim Personnel
Head Coach - Malka Ostchega - (240) 461-1768
Assistant Coach - Amanda Lindsay - (240) 994-7311
MCSL Reps
Griff Lindsay - (301) 468-1683
Jill Ray - (301) 230-0145
A Meet Rep
Jill Ray - (301) 230-0145
jillmray@gmail.com
B Meet Rep
Andrea Taylor - (301) 231-7715
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