LVSC Newsletter December 202

LVSC December 2022 Newsletter

 

            Hi LVSC families! In order to increase team communication, we are restarting monthly newsletters!  We hope that these newsletters will serve as a great way to keep up- to- date on upcoming meets and special events, and also be a way to welcome and introduce new coaches, board members, volunteers, and members to the team.  Additionally, we hope to be able to use these newsletters to relay important team information, such as, upcoming fundraisers, budget/ dues/ fees updates, and any LVSC policy or administrative changes.

Welcome To The Team!

            We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following swimmers who have recently joined LVSC.  Please make an effort to say hi if you see these swimmers or their families on deck and welcome them to the team.

New Team Members:

Brynn Gulbenkian: White Group

Alexander Miller: Bronze Group

Danielle Abraham: Bronze Group

Introduction of Board Members and Group Parents:

            Please see both the current board of directors and the group parent volunteers listed below.  Please reach out to these individuals for any questions, ideas, or suggestions you may have!  The board members are a great resource for questions regarding dues, meets, fundraising suggestions, ways to get involved or volunteer, and any day – to day administrative information.  The group parents are a great resource for information regarding your swimmer’s group, including, practice schedule updates or changes, social events, items needed for practice, and their coaches favorite things!

Group Parents:

National… Emily Carlsen

Platinum…Jill Super

Junior National… Suzanne Robertson

Gold 1… Heidi Chackel and Tonia Atkin

Gold 2… TBD

Silver… Hilary Moorhead

Bronze… Marni Kleinman

Green… Emily Loaiza

White… Crystle Rodriquez

Board of Directors:

President… Emily Carlsen

Vice President… Ryan McCarthy

Treasurer… Alana Dawaidian

Treasurer… Caron Olsen

Secretary… Terri Hovanec

 

Volunteers Needed

            We are always looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and positive individuals!  We currently have both a group parent ( Gold 2 ) and a board of directors position open.  If you are interested in either of these roles, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

            Want to volunteer in a different way?  Have a great idea for a fundraiser or team social event?  Want to learn more about different volunteer jobs at meets? Want to learn more about being a meet official? Please reach out to any board member or group parent to learn more!

Non- Swimming Achievements and Accomplishments:

            LVSC’s goal is to create healthy, well- rounded, creative, and positive swimmers who excel not only in the water but in the community as well.  We would like to start highlighting swimmers each month who have been recognized for their achievements outside of the pool, both in the monthly newsletter and in a new section on the team website.  If your swimmer has an accomplishment you would like highlighted please email [email protected].  Examples: academic  honor roll, citizenship or community involvement awards, other athletic awards/medals/ recognitions.

Nevada State Championships Results:

            In November, LVSC competed in the annual Nevada State Championships. 

Parents and coaches were proud to see swimmers supporting each other, enjoying the experience, and racing fast. Too many great performances to mention all, but here are some highlights:

•   99 swimmers competed in 556 total events + 32 relays 


•   54 swimmers scored a top 16 finish in at least one event 


•   11&over events: 105 total A-Finalists appearances in the 66 events that had finals


•   15&over boys relays SWEEP – winning all 4 relays for their age group!!! 
Individual State Champions!!! 


•   Owen Carlsen (15&over boys) – 500free 


•   Joe Christ (15&over boys) – 50free, 200free 


•   Jordan Evans (15&over boys) – 100breast 


•   Jack Gallob (15&over boys) – 100back, 200IM 


•   Calvin Lee (13-14 boys) – 50free 


•   Amber Millman (11-12 girls) – 100breast 


•   Mika Stankov (8&under boys) – 50free, 50fly, 100IM, 
State High Point Award

Winners (all around performance):

•   Jack Gallob – 15&over boys 1st place 


•   Owen Carlsen – 15&over boys 2nd place 


•   Mika Stankov – 8&under boys 2nd place 


                       LVSC New Team Records: 


•   Mika Stankov (5-8 boys) – 25breast (22.15); 50breast (46.32) 


•   Amber Millman (11-12 girls) – 200free (2:05.63); 500free (5:36.92); 100breast (1:12.50); 200IM 
(2:21.47) 


•   Joe Christ (15-18 boys + open) – 50free (21.34); 200free (1:41.08) 


•   Owen Carlsen (15-18boys + open) – 1650free (15:37.74) 


•   Jack Gallob (open boys) – 100back (49.18); 200IM (1:52.86) 


                  New NEVADA ALL TIME STATE RECORD: 


• 15&over boys: 200free relay (Joe Christ, Max Carlsen, Owen Carlsen, Jack Gallob) – 1:27.13

                  Relay Top 3 Finishes:

•   9-10boys – 3rd place 200Free Relay 


•   11-12girls – 2nd place 200Free Relay; 3rd place 200Medley Relay 


•   13-14boys – 3rd place 200Medley Relay and Free Relay 


•   15&over girls – 2nd place 400Medley Relay; 3rd place 200Free Relay 


•   15&over boys – 1st place 200/400Medley Relay; 200/400Free Relay 


 

1^St Annual LVSC Golf Tournament:

            LVSC is hosting its first annual golf tournament on Friday, March 10^th.  This event is designed as a great fundraiser to help support LVSC while also providing a fun, friendly opportunity for team and community members to golf, eat, and enjoy the beautiful Vegas spring weather (fingers crossed).  We are still in need of sponsorships, prize donations, and team sign – ups.  Additional information and opportunities to sign- up will be available at Frosty Fling this weekend.  You can also email Ryan McCarthy at [email protected] with any questions or sponsorship interest.

Travel Meet Fees:

            Beginning with the start of the new year, the travel meet fee for each swimmer attending an out of state meet (such as Central California Junior Olympics) will now be $30.  This slight increase will help cover the rising costs of airfare/ gas, lodging, and food expenses for our traveling coaches and meet entrance/ attendance fees.

LVSC Annual Banquet:

            We are finalizing the date and details for our annual LVSC banquet this week and will be sending out information soon!!  Please keep a look out for more details on this highly anticipated yearly event!  In the mean time, please send any photos you have of your swimmer/ LVSC/ your swimmer’s group/ meets to [email protected] so they can be included in the slideshow.

Important Upcoming Dates To Remember:

Friday December 16^th and Saturday December 17^th

LVSC’s Frosty Fling Held at Pavilion Pool

 

Monday December 19^th – Sunday January 1^st

            Holiday Practice Schedule In Effect (see Coach Pete’s email)

 

January 2^nd – January 14^th

            Pavilion Pool Closure…alternate practice schedule coming soon…

 

January 20^th – January 22^nd

                  TRA Meet at UNLV

 

February 17^th – February 20^th

            CCJO’s in Fresno, California for Qualified Swimmers

 

February 18^th – February 20^th

            Desert Championships at Pavilion

 

February 23^rd – February 26^th

Allington Senior Champs in Fresno, California for Platinum and National Swimmers

 

March 2^nd- March 5^th

CA- NV Sectionals in Carlsbad, California for Qualified Platinum and National Swimmers

 

Friday March 10^th

            LVSC Hosted Golf Tournament

 

Monday March 13^th – Wednesday March 2^nd

            LVSC Spring Break…no practice

 

March 16^th – March 19^th

14 & under Spring “Super” Jo’s in Pasadena, California For qualified swimmers

 

April 1^st – April 2^nd

            TRA Long Course Opener at UNLV

 

Thank you!!