Trick or Treat Night
Practice will NOT be held on Thursday, October 29 at Penn State Harrisburg.
Practice WILL be run on Thirsday, October 29 on a normal schedule for blue and gold swimmers at the Friendship Center.
Haunted Hayride sponsored by West Hanover Fire Company at Blue Meadow Farm
685 Knight Road
Harrisburg 17111
Join the team Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Adults $10, two kids 12 and under free with a paying adult; $1 pumpkin carving, movies, snacks for purchase.
No RSVP necessary. Simply grab your swim friends and show up together. See you there!
Collegiate Team Event at Field of Screams
All attractions are located at 191 College Avenue, Mountville PA 17554
Swimmers, parents, and friends of Collegiate Aquatics are invited to attend Field of Screams on Saturday, November 7. We tentatively plan to arrive as a group at 6:30 p.m. at the Field of Screams.
A discount is offered for groups of 25 or more people who purchase the "Scream Pass" (admittance to all attractions). In order to purchase tickets in advance, and obtain the discount, we will need at least 25 people to indicate they will attend the Field of Screams on November 7th and purchase the Scream Pass. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF PASS THAT IS PURCHASED. A sign-up list has been created to determine who may be interested in purchasing the Scream Pass (specifically, the Scream Pass - group discounts are not provided for other types of passes).
If you plan to attend the Field of Screams on November 7 and wish to be counted as a part of the group rate, please sign-up HERE.
Types of passes offered:
Scream Pass with at least 25 people: $30 (purchased by group leader in advance)
Scream Pass for one person purchased online: $36
Scream Pass for one person purchased at ticket booth: $39
(ALL 4 attractions, plus entertainment area)
Triple Combo Pass $35
(Choose 3 of 4 attractions)
Double Combo Pass $32
(Choose 2 of 4 attractions)
The Field of Screamsis a haunted theme attraction just west of Lancaster. Members of Collegiate Aquatics have attended Field of Screams during past seasons however this will be the first visit since 2013. Field of Screams offers something for all ages, including Corn Cob Acres for our younger swimmers and scarier themed attractions our older swimmers. Group rates are offered if we have at least 25 members attend!
Field of Screams opened its 23rd season to rave reviews! Field of Screams is consistently rated one of the best Halloween festivals in the northeast. Surrounding the four main haunted attractionsare games, music and food in a festive fall carnival atmosphere.
Corn Cob Acres is a non-scary fall-themed event held on the Field of Screams Farm on weekends during the daylight hours. Geared towards kids from 2 -12 years old, there are over 40 unique and exciting activities included in one low admission price. Corn Cob Acres is quickly becoming the most popular destination for families looking for day time fall fun at a reasonable price.
USA Swimming A/BB/C THANKSGIVING INVITATIONAL
November 13-15
at Messiah College (Friday) & CV High School (Saturday & Sunday)
Meet announcement provided by the host team is HERE.
Psych sheets are HERE. This is also where results will be posted.
Pre-Scratch Heat sheets for Friday evening distance events are HERE
Detailed meet timelines are HERE.
* * IMPORTANT NOTES FROM MEET HOST * *
Keep in mind that the pre-scratch heat sheets for Friday distance events (and Saturday and Sunday sessions too) will change after scratches. The meet host will need all scratches on Friday evening by 5:00 p.m. There is a separate warm-up/warm-down area at Messiah College.
FRIDAY NIGHT DISTANCE EVENTS at MESSIAH COLLEGE
There is NOT an admission charge at Messiah College. Keep in mind that spectator seating will be on bleachers at "pool deck level".
Parking at Messiah College - There is NO parking in front of the building, but beside the building there is plenty of parking for everyone. Please do NOT drop off in front of the Sollenburger Sports Complex. Allow yourself enough time to park beside the building and walk to the front of the building. If we have over 100 cars trying to drop off in front of the building, along with all the construction, we will have a severe traffic problem. Warm-Ups begin for those swimming the 500 free at 4:30pm, Please allow yourself enough time to get to Messiah College [directions] and park the car, as well as walk to the pool.
OFFICIALS - If you will be attending this meet, please email Mike (mike@wsyswim.org) and indicate your willingness and availability to volunteer.
Spectator gallery - CV High School spectator balcony has seating for up to 375. The balcony seating is LIMITED to 375 and this is a “controlled seating”. By order of fire marshal and CV school district, the meet host can NOT allow more than 375 spectators in the spectator gallery at any time.
Meet volunteers will be enforcing the rule of "no backpacks, stadium seats, or lawn chairs in the spectator gallery". You will be limited to a small purse or personal item. There is also no food permitted on the pool deck and in the bleachers. Security will be present on the pool deck to enforce the "no food on deck rule"
Heat sheets will NOT be provided until 15 minutes prior to the start of the meet. Coaches are given the opportunity to "scratch back" any athletes known to be absent from the meet during the warm-up period immediately preceding each session. This eliminates unnecessary empty lanes, provides a more competitive environment in every heat, and allows the session to run in a timely manner. Parents should know that heat sheets will be provided just prior to the start of each session and may also be accessed on your mobile device.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
This meet requires advance entry.
Please make sure the following steps are followed:
1. Print page(s) that contain the list of meet events (the event list in this meet particular meet announcement is on page 2 and 3).
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 with the meet name. CHECKS PAYABLE TO COLLEGIATE AQUATICS.
5. Return paper copies and payment to a coach or specified folder by the deadline indicated.
LOCATION:
Messiah College, Grantham (Friday)
Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg (Saturday and Sunday)
FACILITY:
Cumberland Valley High School - This is an indoor pool with 8 lanes for competition, a Colorado 6000 timing system with a 8 line scoreboard and Adolph Keiffer Wave Eater lane lines. The meet will be conducted in SCY. Seating for up to 500 swimmers on deck and spectator balcony seating for up to 375. The balcony seating is LIMITED to 375 and this is a “controlled seating”. By order of fire marshal and CV school district, we can NOT allow more than 375 spectators in the spectator gallery at any time. Free parking next to the building.
USA Swimming A/BB/C THANKSGIVING INVITATIONAL
November 13-15
at Messiah College (Friday) & CV High School (Saturday & Sunday)
Meet announcement provided by the host team is HERE.
Psych sheets are HERE. This is also where results will be posted.
Pre-Scratch Heat sheets for Friday evening distance events are HERE
Detailed meet timelines are HERE.
* * IMPORTANT NOTES FROM MEET HOST * *
Keep in mind that the pre-scratch heat sheets for Friday distance events (and Saturday and Sunday sessions too) will change after scratches. The meet host will need all scratches on Friday evening by 5:00 p.m. There is a separate warm-up/warm-down area at Messiah College.
FRIDAY NIGHT DISTANCE EVENTS at MESSIAH COLLEGE
There is NOT an admission charge at Messiah College. Keep in mind that spectator seating will be on bleachers at "pool deck level".
Parking at Messiah College - There is NO parking in front of the building, but beside the building there is plenty of parking for everyone. Please do NOT drop off in front of the Sollenburger Sports Complex. Allow yourself enough time to park beside the building and walk to the front of the building. If we have over 100 cars trying to drop off in front of the building, along with all the construction, we will have a severe traffic problem. Warm-Ups begin for those swimming the 500 free at 4:30pm, Please allow yourself enough time to get to Messiah College [directions] and park the car, as well as walk to the pool.
OFFICIALS - If you will be attending this meet, please email Mike (mike@wsyswim.org) and indicate your willingness and availability to volunteer.
Spectator gallery - CV High School spectator balcony has seating for up to 375. The balcony seating is LIMITED to 375 and this is a “controlled seating”. By order of fire marshal and CV school district, the meet host can NOT allow more than 375 spectators in the spectator gallery at any time.
Meet volunteers will be enforcing the rule of "no backpacks, stadium seats, or lawn chairs in the spectator gallery". You will be limited to a small purse or personal item. There is also no food permitted on the pool deck and in the bleachers. Security will be present on the pool deck to enforce the "no food on deck rule"
Heat sheets will NOT be provided until 15 minutes prior to the start of the meet. Coaches are given the opportunity to "scratch back" any athletes known to be absent from the meet during the warm-up period immediately preceding each session. This eliminates unnecessary empty lanes, provides a more competitive environment in every heat, and allows the session to run in a timely manner. Parents should know that heat sheets will be provided just prior to the start of each session and may also be accessed on your mobile device.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
This meet requires advance entry.
Please make sure the following steps are followed:
1. Print page(s) that contain the list of meet events (the event list in this meet particular meet announcement is on page 2 and 3).
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 with the meet name. CHECKS PAYABLE TO COLLEGIATE AQUATICS.
5. Return paper copies and payment to a coach or specified folder by the deadline indicated.
LOCATION:
Messiah College, Grantham (Friday)
Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg (Saturday and Sunday)
FACILITY:
Cumberland Valley High School - This is an indoor pool with 8 lanes for competition, a Colorado 6000 timing system with a 8 line scoreboard and Adolph Keiffer Wave Eater lane lines. The meet will be conducted in SCY. Seating for up to 500 swimmers on deck and spectator balcony seating for up to 375. The balcony seating is LIMITED to 375 and this is a “controlled seating”. By order of fire marshal and CV school district, we can NOT allow more than 375 spectators in the spectator gallery at any time. Free parking next to the building.
Due to the Thanksgiving Invitational at CV High School, practice will NOT be held at Central Penn. Additionally, only one practice session will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the JCC.
USA Swimming A/BB/C THANKSGIVING INVITATIONAL
November 13-15
at Messiah College (Friday) & CV High School (Saturday & Sunday)
Meet announcement provided by the host team is HERE.
Psych sheets are HERE. This is also where results will be posted.
Pre-Scratch Heat sheets for Friday evening distance events are HERE
Detailed meet timelines are HERE.
* * IMPORTANT NOTES FROM MEET HOST * *
Keep in mind that the pre-scratch heat sheets for Friday distance events (and Saturday and Sunday sessions too) will change after scratches. The meet host will need all scratches on Friday evening by 5:00 p.m. There is a separate warm-up/warm-down area at Messiah College.
FRIDAY NIGHT DISTANCE EVENTS at MESSIAH COLLEGE
There is NOT an admission charge at Messiah College. Keep in mind that spectator seating will be on bleachers at "pool deck level".
Parking at Messiah College - There is NO parking in front of the building, but beside the building there is plenty of parking for everyone. Please do NOT drop off in front of the Sollenburger Sports Complex. Allow yourself enough time to park beside the building and walk to the front of the building. If we have over 100 cars trying to drop off in front of the building, along with all the construction, we will have a severe traffic problem. Warm-Ups begin for those swimming the 500 free at 4:30pm, Please allow yourself enough time to get to Messiah College [directions] and park the car, as well as walk to the pool.
OFFICIALS - If you will be attending this meet, please email Mike (mike@wsyswim.org) and indicate your willingness and availability to volunteer.
Spectator gallery - CV High School spectator balcony has seating for up to 375. The balcony seating is LIMITED to 375 and this is a “controlled seating”. By order of fire marshal and CV school district, the meet host can NOT allow more than 375 spectators in the spectator gallery at any time.
Meet volunteers will be enforcing the rule of "no backpacks, stadium seats, or lawn chairs in the spectator gallery". You will be limited to a small purse or personal item. There is also no food permitted on the pool deck and in the bleachers. Security will be present on the pool deck to enforce the "no food on deck rule"
Heat sheets will NOT be provided until 15 minutes prior to the start of the meet. Coaches are given the opportunity to "scratch back" any athletes known to be absent from the meet during the warm-up period immediately preceding each session. This eliminates unnecessary empty lanes, provides a more competitive environment in every heat, and allows the session to run in a timely manner. Parents should know that heat sheets will be provided just prior to the start of each session and may also be accessed on your mobile device.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
This meet requires advance entry.
Please make sure the following steps are followed:
1. Print page(s) that contain the list of meet events (the event list in this meet particular meet announcement is on page 2 and 3).
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 with the meet name. CHECKS PAYABLE TO COLLEGIATE AQUATICS.
5. Return paper copies and payment to a coach or specified folder by the deadline indicated.
LOCATION:
Messiah College, Grantham (Friday)
Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg (Saturday and Sunday)
FACILITY:
Cumberland Valley High School - This is an indoor pool with 8 lanes for competition, a Colorado 6000 timing system with a 8 line scoreboard and Adolph Keiffer Wave Eater lane lines. The meet will be conducted in SCY. Seating for up to 500 swimmers on deck and spectator balcony seating for up to 375. The balcony seating is LIMITED to 375 and this is a “controlled seating”. By order of fire marshal and CV school district, we can NOT allow more than 375 spectators in the spectator gallery at any time. Free parking next to the building.
Millersville Marauder Aquatic Club (MARA) vs Collegiate Aquatics (CA) Dual Meet
November 21, 2015
Location:
Millersville University Campus
Pucillo Natatorium
105 Pucillo Drive
Millersville, PA 17551
Day of meet ONLY emergency phone: 717-818-4392
Collegiate Warm-up: 7:45-8:30 a.m.
Collegiate swimmers should be at Pucillo Natatorium no later than 7:20.
Meet start: 8:45 a.m.
Collegiate parent volunteers are needed. Please select how you wish to volunteer for this meet by signing up HERE.
The coaches will assume swimmers WILL BE at this USA Swimming team event unless you indicate otherwise!!
If any swimmer knows that they will not be able to attend this meet, please speak with a coach (at practice or write to: collegiateaquatics@gmail.com) AND confirm that you/your swimmer will not be able to attend by 'signing out' HERE.
Facility:
This facility contains a six lane competition pool with a Colorado timing system and a six lane display board. Deck seating for 50 athletes and deck level seating accommodates approximately 300 spectators. Swimmers will be housed in an adjacent gym during the meet. Parents are welcome to bring a fold out chair to sit in the gym between your swimmer's events.
Directions:
GPS: Use 105 Pucillo Drive, Millersville, PA 17551.
Please follow directions below when entering Millersville as GPS devices often do not recognize the new traffic patterns in Millersville.
From the West/Rt. 30/York: Take Rt. 30 East toward Lancaster. Get off the Rt. 741/Millers
ville/Rohrerstown exit and turn right onto Rohrerstown Rd. Proceed straight until Rt. 999/Manor Ave. Turn right onto Manor Ave., then turn left at the 3rd light (George St.) At the sign for the Sugar Bowl restaurant, turn left onto Normal Ave. Proceed straight through the stop sign, going behind the stadium bleachers. Pucillo will be ahead on your left.
From 283/Harrisburg: Take Rt. 283 east toward Lancaster. Get off the Rt. 741/Millersville/Rohrerstown and proceed straight for 5 miles until Rt. 999/Manor Ave. Turn right onto Manor Ave., then turn left at the 3rd light (George St.) At the sign for the Sugar Bowl restaurant, turn left onto Normal Ave. Proceed straight through the stop sign, going behind the stadium bleachers. Pucillo will be ahead on your left
For a map of the area surrounding the pool, please see http://marauderaquaticclub.org/Pool_Directions.html
Post Millersville Meet Lunch - TJ Rockwells, Address: 800 Mount Gretna Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Please plan to stop for lunch with your team after the Millersville Swim Meet on Saturday, November 21. Fliers for this fundraiser lunch will be available the day of the meet. Simply enjoy lunch with other swim families and hand your flier to your server for your meal to count toward the fundraiser. TJ Rockwells is a team favorite with casual dining of American cuisine.
Buildings on the Penn State Harrisburg campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Wednesday, November 25 (at 3:00 p.m.) through Sunday, November 29. There will be no practice on November 25, 26, or 27 at Penn State.
Buildings on the Penn State Harrisburg campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Wednesday, November 25 (at 3:00 p.m.) through Sunday, November 29. There will be no practice on November 25, 26, or 27 at Penn State.
Buildings on the Penn State Harrisburg campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Wednesday, November 25 (at 3:00 p.m.) through Sunday, November 29. There will be no practice on November 25, 26, or 27 at Penn State.
