Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club February 2012 Update
Here it is, the middle of February and we are already well on our way thinking about the 2012 swim season at the pool. As a quick recap of what the Board of Directors has been doing since the last update, first and most important is that during the General Membership Meeting conducted in November 2011, our members elected the Board of Directors for the 2012 season. We welcomed Suzanne Stack to the Board and said farewell to Jill Ray, who retired from the Board after many years of service.
The 2012 Board of Directors includes the following members:
- Bruce Kay – President (Pool Operations, Guard Liaison)
- Griff Lindsay – Vice President (Swim Team, Pool Operations, Special Projects)
- Rob Follit – Treasurer (Maintenance)
- Jay Matson – Recording Secretary (Swim Team)
- Scott Speier – (Paddle Tennis, Special Projects)
- Dave Ohlrich – (Guard Liaison, Pool Operations)
- Marla Caplon – (Social Activities, Concessions)
- Ed Rich – (Buildings and Grounds, Special Projects)
- Debbie Labonski – (Social Activities, Merchandise)
- Pat May – (Membership, Information Technology/Website)
- Connie Jacobson – (Dive Team, Buildings and Grounds)
- Suzanne Stack – (Pool Operations, Special Programs)
Spring Diving Offered…Get Your Kids Back on the Board!
Dive Season at Old Farm will be here before you know it…but you don’t have to wait for our pool to open to get your kids excited about diving! The weather may be chilly now, but the water is just right at the MAC. Mark February 13 on your calendar and remember to sign up for “Diving Springs” classes through Montgomery County. Diving Springs lessons and the Diving Springs Team are offered at the MAC (now officially the Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center). These programs are geared for divers who are true beginners and have experience in the summer league respectively. Sign-ups begin next week online so be sure to check it out! For more information, go to www.montgomerydiveclub.org.
Dori Morper, Old Farm Dive Team Rep to MCDL
2012 Dive Team Schedule Posted
For all our returning divers and those who plan to join us this upcoming season for a fun sport that includes both BOUNCING and WATER…what could be better? We’ve posted the meet schedule on the website’s calendar and below.
- June 17- Old Farm at Flower Valley
- June 24- Old Farm at Rock Creek
- July 1- Manor Woods at Old Farm
- July 8- Regency Estates at Old Farm
- July 15- Old Farm at Seven Locks
- July 20- Robin Hood Invitational
- July 22- Division Championships, location TBA
- July 25- MCDL All-Stars (12 and under), location TBA
- July 26- MCDL All-Stars (13-18), location TBA
Sign-ups will be in Spring- check back for more information!
Old Farm Swim Team Schedule for 2012
For those interested in swim team, dates and locations for this summer’s A Meet schedule are below. There will also be B Meets during the week on Wednesdays too, please stay tuned for those dates and locations.
- June 9-10: Time Trials (precise time TBD)
- June 16: A Meet: Away versus Clopper Mill
- June 23: A Meet: Home versus Eldwick
- June 30: A Meet: Home versis Poolesville
- July 7: A Meet: Away versus Plantations
- July 14: A Meet: Home versus Carderock Springs
- July 21: Divisionals
- July 28-29: All Stars
There are also A and B relays somewhere in there as well (usually each is on a Sunday in the middle of the season). The details regarding these meets still needs to be finalized. For your convenience, all of these dates are located in the Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club calendar. Feel free to subscribe to this calendar to automagically sync this information into your family’s personal calendar.
Old Farm Swim Team Coaching Search
It’s cold outside and we’re still four-plus months from the first practice, but plans for the 2012 swim season are already under way.
In particular, we have started our search for both a head coach and assistant coaches. If you know someone who is interested in either position, please encourage them to contact me at his/her earliest convenience at jrmatson@aol.com.
For the head coach position, candidates should send me a resume and salary requirements. For the assistant coach position, a simple email letting me know he/she is interested is sufficient – I will follow up.
Our goal is to have completed the process and hired the coaches in the next 4-6 weeks.
Stay warm!
New Facebook Page for the Old Farm Pool
Due to some very techie reasons, we had to move our Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club Facebook Page. Please “Friend” us at our new home on Facebook here. Tell a friend!
Paddle Tennis Courts Closed Today, Tomorrow
Today and tomorrow we are getting the courts resurfaced. All should be up and running again by week’s end. And remember, we are looking to form a women’s groups and/or mixed doubles group to play weekly on Wednesday nights. Experience is not necessary, just the desire to be active, to have fun and to make new friends. Learn more here!
Old Farm Paddle Tennis It is Not Just for Men!
Are you interested in staying active over the winter? Does the thought of getting exercise through friendly and exciting competition appeal to you? If so, please consider Wednesday Night Paddle! We are looking to form a women’s groups and/or mixed doubles group to play weekly on Wednesday nights. Experience is not necessary, just the desire to be active, to have fun and to make new friends.
Paddle Tennis at Old Farm – a great way to socialize and stay fit in the winter months! Take advantage of all of your Old Farm membership privileges!
Please contact Scott Speier at speierlaw@aol.com for more information.
Old Farm Pool Courts Are Open!
Did you know that you are a member of the only swim club in Montgomery County that offers year around facilities? Old Farm members swim in the spring and summer and play paddle tennis (on the only non-country club courts in the County) in the fall and winter.
This season, the Club hopes to host players from the Washington Platform Tennis Association, and hopes to form an intra club league.
We are also looking to form a womens group and a mixed doubles group – and experience is not necessary, just the desire to be active and to make new friends.
Platform Tennis
Paddle Tennis is a great way to socialize and stay fit in the winter months! Consider taking advantage of all of your membership privileges.
Please contact Scott Speier at speierlaw@aol.com for more information.
Old Farm Pool is Closed for Hurricane Irene Clean-up
Although there is no damage to the pool, like most of our neighborhood, there are lots of branches and yard waste that must be cleaned from the pool and deck area before we can re-open.