Information and Dates for Second R&K Sub/Sandwich Sale
Sales Begin: January 1, 2012
Orders Due: Return to Colleen Fisher no later than the conclusion of practice, Saturday, January 14.
Delivery/pick-up Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26 in the Central Penn Solarium.
Please contact Colleen Fisher 362-3717 or ndfam1@comcast.net with any questions.
More information and forms are located on the Fundraising web page HERE
5th Annual Collegiate Aquatics SWIM-A-THON
Collegiate Aquatics will be holding it’s 5TH Annual Swim-A-Thon on Sunday, January 22, 2012 (1:00PM-4:00PM) at the Central Penn Pool.
This annual team event has been a very successful fundraiser and a lot of fun. All funds raised are 100% profit for Collegiate Aquatics.
Our goal for this team event is to surpass our previous year’s total, so we are shooting for $8,000.00. Together, as a Collegiate Family, we can do it!
Families can raise funds several ways:
Participants obtain flat donation pledges for swimming "x" number of lengths.
Participants obtain per length pledges.
Families/swimmers contact local business that you patron or have a connection with to sponsor our event.
Swimmers will be credited 100% of funds raised towards their fundraising fee requirement.
Please RSVP and direct any questions to Colleen Fisher, ndfam1@comcast.net
Volunteers/Items Needed for Swim-A-Thon
10 lap counters
3 families – oranges (still in skins & sliced into qtrs. & bagged)
4 families – grapes ( washed & bagged)
4 families - bunch of bananas
2 families – 1 Bag of apples each
2 families – LARGE box of granola bars
2 families – LARGE box of Welch’s gummi fruit snacks (Costco has 80 count boxes)
3 families – pasta salad
Forms and additional information for this event can be found HERE.
Virdian Q&A Session During the Swim A Thon
We are excited to announce our partnership with Viridian Energy, a socially responsible energy company. When you choose Viridian as your electric supplier you can save money and do something good for the environment while still receiving the same delivery, service and billing from the utility.
Want to learn how you can also help Collegiate Aquatics in the process?
Simply stop by the Viridian table at the Swim A Thon this Sunday with your electric bill. Any potential NEW Viridian Energy customer that brings their bill will receive a free green “Collegiate Aquatics” water bottle.
To learn more about Collegiate’s partnership with Viridan click HERE
Current rate comparisons are HERE
Historical rate trends are HERE
Information and Dates for Second R&K Sub/Sandwich Sale
Sales Begin: January 1, 2012
Orders Due: Return to Colleen Fisher no later than the conclusion of practice, Saturday, January 14.
Delivery/pick-up Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26 in the Central Penn Solarium.
Please contact Colleen Fisher 362-3717 or ndfam1@comcast.net with any questions.
More information and forms are located on the Fundraising web page HERE
Information and Dates for Second R&K Sub/Sandwich Sale
Sales Begin: January 1, 2012
Orders Due: Return to Colleen Fisher no later than the conclusion of practice, Saturday, January 14.
Delivery/pick-up Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26 in the Central Penn Solarium.
Please contact Colleen Fisher 362-3717 or ndfam1@comcast.net with any questions.
More information and forms are located on the Fundraising web page HERE
Information and Dates for Second R&K Sub/Sandwich Sale
Sales Begin: January 1, 2012
Orders Due: Return to Colleen Fisher no later than the conclusion of practice, Saturday, January 14.
Delivery/pick-up Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26 in the Central Penn Solarium.
Please contact Colleen Fisher 362-3717 or ndfam1@comcast.net with any questions.
More information and forms are located on the Fundraising web page HERE
Information and Dates for Second R&K Sub/Sandwich Sale
Sales Begin: January 1, 2012
Orders Due: Return to Colleen Fisher no later than the conclusion of practice, Saturday, January 14.
Delivery/pick-up Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26 in the Central Penn Solarium.
Please contact Colleen Fisher 362-3717 or ndfam1@comcast.net with any questions.
More information and forms are located on the Fundraising web page HERE
Meet: IM Xtreme Games- Northeast
Meet Date(s): January 27-29, 2012
Meet Location: Takoma Aquatic & Community Center, Washington D.C.
♦ This meet will follow IMX Challenge program guidelines.
(What is the IMX Challenege program?).
Meet Announcement from Meet Host: HERE.
Entry Information & Deadline:
♦ The qualifying period for this event is September 1, 2010 through the entry deadline.
♦ Entry Deadline: All entries must be received no later than Tuesday, January 18, 2012 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
♦ E-Mail Entry Deadline: Athletes achieving the qualifying time standards for the first time from Saturday January 21, through Sunday January 22, 2012 may be sent by e-mail (this will be done through the CA Team Manager database). These entries must be received by the meet host no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday January 24, 2012, and cannot be used to improve the seed time of a prior entry.
♦ All athletes that are 11-14 years of age on the first day of the meet are eligible for the meet if they have achieved the minimum qualifying score in any age during the qualifying period.
♦ The qualifying standard will be a minimum IMX Challenge score of 1500 points for all locations, ages and
genders. Qualifying standards are the same for SCY and LCM.
Frequently asked questions about the IM Xtreme Games is HERE.
IM Extreme Games Psych Sheets are HERE.
IM Xtreme Games Timeline is HERE.
Meet: IM Xtreme Games- Northeast
Meet Date(s): January 27-29, 2012
Meet Location: Takoma Aquatic & Community Center, Washington D.C.
♦ This meet will follow IMX Challenge program guidelines.
(What is the IMX Challenege program?).
Meet Announcement from Meet Host: HERE.
Entry Information & Deadline:
♦ The qualifying period for this event is September 1, 2010 through the entry deadline.
♦ Entry Deadline: All entries must be received no later than Tuesday, January 18, 2012 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
♦ E-Mail Entry Deadline: Athletes achieving the qualifying time standards for the first time from Saturday January 21, through Sunday January 22, 2012 may be sent by e-mail (this will be done through the CA Team Manager database). These entries must be received by the meet host no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday January 24, 2012, and cannot be used to improve the seed time of a prior entry.
♦ All athletes that are 11-14 years of age on the first day of the meet are eligible for the meet if they have achieved the minimum qualifying score in any age during the qualifying period.
♦ The qualifying standard will be a minimum IMX Challenge score of 1500 points for all locations, ages and
genders. Qualifying standards are the same for SCY and LCM.
Frequently asked questions about the IM Xtreme Games is HERE.
IM Extreme Games Psych Sheets are HERE.
IM Xtreme Games Timeline is HERE.
Meet: Central York A/BB/C Meet
Meet Date(s): January 28-29
Meet Location: Central York High School
Swimmers not attending the Princeton Invite or IMX Games Meet are encouraged to participate in this meet.
Psych Sheets: Will be posted when available.
Meet Timeline: Will be posted if provided.
Collegiate Entry Report: Will be posted as entries are submitted.
The Entry deadline for the CYA A/BB/C Meet is Saturday, January 7.
If any swimmer would like to attend this meet, please make sure the following steps are followed:
1. Print page 6 of the meet announcement .(this is the meet event list)
2. Write swimmer's name on the print-out of the event list. Do not forget to do this.
3. Circle swimmer's desired events.
4. Include payment and event list in an envelope marked CYA A/BB/C Meet
5. Return to the collection folder at practice.
Collegiate swimmers' entries submitted to meet host are reported below (as of January 17, 2012):
Meet: IM Xtreme Games- Northeast
Meet Date(s): January 27-29, 2012
Meet Location: Takoma Aquatic & Community Center, Washington D.C.
♦ This meet will follow IMX Challenge program guidelines.
(What is the IMX Challenege program?).
Meet Announcement from Meet Host: HERE.
Entry Information & Deadline:
♦ The qualifying period for this event is September 1, 2010 through the entry deadline.
♦ Entry Deadline: All entries must be received no later than Tuesday, January 18, 2012 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
♦ E-Mail Entry Deadline: Athletes achieving the qualifying time standards for the first time from Saturday January 21, through Sunday January 22, 2012 may be sent by e-mail (this will be done through the CA Team Manager database). These entries must be received by the meet host no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday January 24, 2012, and cannot be used to improve the seed time of a prior entry.
♦ All athletes that are 11-14 years of age on the first day of the meet are eligible for the meet if they have achieved the minimum qualifying score in any age during the qualifying period.
♦ The qualifying standard will be a minimum IMX Challenge score of 1500 points for all locations, ages and
genders. Qualifying standards are the same for SCY and LCM.
Frequently asked questions about the IM Xtreme Games is HERE.
IM Extreme Games Psych Sheets are HERE.
IM Xtreme Games Timeline is HERE.
Meet: Central York A/BB/C Meet
Meet Date(s): January 28-29
Meet Location: Central York High School
Swimmers not attending the Princeton Invite or IMX Games Meet are encouraged to participate in this meet.
Psych Sheets: Will be posted when available.
Meet Timeline: Will be posted if provided.
Collegiate Entry Report: Will be posted as entries are submitted.
The Entry deadline for the CYA A/BB/C Meet is Saturday, January 7.
If any swimmer would like to attend this meet, please make sure the following steps are followed:
1. Print page 6 of the meet announcement .(this is the meet event list)
2. Write swimmer's name on the print-out of the event list. Do not forget to do this.
3. Circle swimmer's desired events.
4. Include payment and event list in an envelope marked CYA A/BB/C Meet
5. Return to the collection folder at practice.
Collegiate swimmers' entries submitted to meet host are reported below (as of January 17, 2012):
Meet: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club (EAC) Dual Meet
Meet Date(s): Saturday, February 4
Meet Location: Alumni Pool in the Baugher Student Center, Elizabethtown College
Meet Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Collegiate Warm-up: 8:00 a.m.
Collegiate swimmers should be on the Alumni Pool deck no later than 7:40 a.m.
Online Parent Volunteer Sign-up Sheets:
http://www.timetosignup.com/collegiateaquatics/
Emergency Meet Day Contacts:
If an emergency should occur the morning of the meet and a swimmer will not be able to attend, please contact:
Jody Smith 712-5727 or
Kim Averill 497-8072
Other Important Notes:
A different parking area will be used than what was used for the Frosty Frolic. There will be signs posted around the gym directing families to the Pool and seating area. EAC parents will be available to answer any questions.
Elizabethtown College is in session so it is important that swimmers remain in their assigned areas.
EAC is unable to run a food stand at the College so families and swimmers are invited to stop by the "Jay's Nest" which is located just down the hall from our team area. The Jay's Nest is the Elizabethtown College student café and will be open early to accommodate both teams for our Saturday morning meet. Swimmers will be required to have a shirt and shoes when entering the Jay's Nest.
NO wet suits are permitted on the fabric chairs in the eating area or the student lounge.
All swimmers MUST wear shoes (crocs, flip flops, etc.) outside of the pool area.
Below is a sampling of typical menu items at the Jay's Nest. There will also be a wide assortment of drinks and snacks available.
Breakfast Menu 7:30am-10:30am
Egg Jay $2.45
Hash Browns $1.00
French Toast Sticks $2.50
Bagels $1.50
Various Danish and Breakfast Bars, and Muffins
Additional general information about swim meet events, swimmer conduct, etc. is HERE.
Driving Directions
Elizabethtown Aquatic Club at
Elizabethtown College
Use 800 College Avenue, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 as the destination for GPS/Mapquest/Yahoo Maps/etc.
Take I-283 East to the PA-743/Hershey/Elizabethtown Exit and turn right onto 743 S towards Elizabethtown.
Go 1.5 miles and make a left at light on N Market St (PA-230 East, PA-241, PA-743).
Continue for 0.9 miles and turn left onto College Avenue.
Go 0.7 miles and turn right into the Leffler Chapel entrance located just before the pond.
There are parking lots on both sides of the Chapel and the gym is located directly above the first small lot to the right of Leffler Chapel. Signs will be posted indicating where Collegiate should enter the Gym. There is also a small lot (Hoover Center/Masters Center/Zug Hall) located on the right 0.1 miles prior to the Leffler Chapel lot which can be used if needed.
Directions to the College can also be found on the EAC website at www.eacgators.com/directions.php
Team Lunch After EAC Dual Meet on Saturday, February 4
Plan for a relaxing lunch after our dual meet in Elizabethtown on February 4. TJ Rockwell's in Elizabethtown will be hosting a fundraiser lunch and providing a 15% donation from your total lunch bill (excluding tax and tip) to our swim team.
TJ Rockwell's has a wonderful dining atmosphere with a large stone fireplace and family-friendly feel. There's something for everyone on the menu at affordable prices. This is an optional event however all families are encouraged to stop in, buy lunch, enjoy time together and support the team! To provide an accurate donation to the team, each family will receive a lunch 'slip' the day of the meet to take along with them to TJ Rockwells so no matter what time they arrive they can hand the slip to their server giving the team credit for their lunch purchase. Extended family and friends are welcome to lunch with us too. Check out the website for easy directions and menu options. www.tjrockwells.com
Meet: Ephrata Tidal Waves (EPH) Dual Meet
Meet Date(s): Saturday, February 11
Meet Location: Ephrata Rec Center
Because the Mid Penn Championship Meet is scheduled for the same day, both teams have agreed to score 14 & under events only. If there are any Collegiate swimmers age 15 and older that wish to attend this dual meet, we ARE PERMITTED to schedule exhibition events in the 15 & over age group.
Meet Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Collegiate Warm-up: 12:30 p.m.
Collegiate swimmers should be on the Alumni Pool deck no later than 12:10 p.m.
The natatorium at the Ephrata Recreation Center features a 6 lane, 25 yard pool. The facility is equipped with KDI Paragon starting blocks and an automatic Colorado timing system with scoreboard.
Online Parent Volunteer Sign-up Sheets:
http://www.timetosignup.com/collegiateaquatics/
Emergency Meet Day Contacts:
If an emergency should occur the morning of the meet and a swimmer will not be able to attend, please contact:
Jody Smith 712-5727 or
Kim Averill 497-8072
Other Notes: All swimmers MUST wear shoes (crocs, flip flops, etc.) outside of the pool area.
Additional general information about swim meet events, swimmer conduct, etc. is HERE.
Driving Directions
Ephrata Recreation Center
130 South Academy Drive
Ephrata, PA 17522
From the West
1. Take 283 East
2. Merge onto 30 East
3. Merge onto 222 North (towards Reading)
4. Take PA 772 Exit towards Rothsville/Brownstown
5. Off exit ramp, turn right onto Route 772
6. At 2nd traffic light (Landmark is Sheetz), turn right onto Route 272 North
7. Follow for 4 miles then turn left on Academy Drive (Landmark is Dairy Queen)
8. Proceed to Ephrata Rec on left-hand side.
Parking will be on a first come, first served basis in our Rec Center parking lot. Overflow parking will be at the neighboring Ephrata Middle School (957 Hammon Ave. Ephrata, PA 17522). This is a 2 minute walk to the Rec Center.
Meet: South Middleton Swim Club (SMSC) Dual Meet
Meet Date(s): Saturday, February 18
Meet Location: Boiling Springs High School
Meet Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Collegiate Warm-up: 8:30 a.m.
Collegiate swimmers should be on the Boiling Springs High School pool deck no later than 8:10 a.m.
Online Parent Volunteer Sign-up Sheets:
http://www.timetosignup.com/collegiateaquatics/
Emergency Meet Day Contacts:
If an emergency should occur the morning of the meet and a swimmer will not be able to attend, please contact:
Jody Smith 712-5727 or
Kim Averill 497-8072
Other Notes:
All swimmers MUST wear shoes (crocs, flip flops, etc.) outside of the pool area.
The visiting team (Collegiate) will have use of the bleachers on the pool deck during the meet.
The upper viewing deck is available for spectators.
There will be a concession stand.
Additional general information about swim meet events, swimmer conduct, etc. is HERE.
Driving Directions
South Middleton Swim Club at
Boiling Springs High School
4 Forge Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Take I-81 South to Exit 49 (High Street). Take left at bottom of ramp at the traffic light. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Army Heritage Drive. Turn left onto Fairview Street. Proceed straight on Fairview Street through next traffic light. Turn left onto Forge Road (at the stop sign). Go 2.8 miles. Watch for sign on left (South Middleton School District), which will be on Arnold Street. Turn Right OPPOSITE the sign onto Arnold Street. Boiling Springs High School is at the top of the hill on the right side. Continue up the hill past the front of the school and turn right at the end of the building. The pool entrance is through the double glass doors.
Team Lunch After SMSC Dual Meet on Saturday, February 18
RED ROBIN. YUM! Plan for a fun lunch after our dual meet at South Middleton on February 18. Red Robin on the Carlisle Pike will be hosting a fundraiser lunch and providing a donation from your total lunch bill (excluding tax and tip) to our swim team.
Red Robin is definitely family-friendly and the menu has a nice variety of sandwiches, salads, soups and kids meals! This is an optional event however all families are encouraged to stop in, buy lunch, enjoy time together and support the team! To provide an accurate donation to the team, each family will receive a lunch 'slip' the day of the meet to take along with them to Red Robin so no matter what time they arrive they can hand the slip to their server giving the team credit for their lunch purchase. Extended family and friends are welcome to lunch with us too. Check out the website for easy directions and menu options. www.redrobin.com
