LVSC February March 2023 Newsletter
February/March 2023 LVSC Newsletter
Welcome To The Team:
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following swimmer who recently joined LVSC. Please make an effort to say hi if you see this swimmer or her family on deck and welcome her to the team.
New Team Member:
Sofia Reyes: White Team
Open Board of Directors Position and Volunteers Needed:
We are always looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and positive individuals! We currently have a board of director’s position open. If you are interested or have further questions/ would like to know more about what the position entails, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Interested in helping plan/ run our upcoming LVSC hosted Memorial Meet in May? We are still in need of volunteers to help with fundraising, sponsorship, and logistic planning. Please email [email protected] or [email protected] for additional information.
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. In each newsletter, we will be highlighting swimmers who have been recognized for their achievements outside of the pool. 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.
February/ March Swimmer Achievements:
Brooke VanderLind (Gold 1): Placed first at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Science Fair and then advanced to the UNLV Science Fair (judging still ongoing at time of print).
Max Carlsen (National Team): Inducted into the National Honor Society
Kenzie Hovanec (Junior National Team): Inducted into the Junior National Honor Society
Travel Meet Fees:
As a reminder, beginning with the start of 2023, the travel meet fee for each swimmer attending an out of state meet 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:
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual banquet in February. We not only had the highest attendance on record, but we were also able to fundraise a significant amount through ticket sales, auction items, and the 50/ 50 raffle to help keep LVSC running smoothly, effectively, and with purpose. It was so great to be able to recognize the swimmers, families, volunteers, and coaches who make LVSC such an amazing organization. Attached to this email you will see the pdf of the slideshow that was presented at the banquet for your reference.
College Swimming Information Meeting:
We will be hosting an informal meeting this spring to offer additional insight into college swimming. Members of our staff, as well as a few guest speakers, will cover topics such as; the recruitment process, what it’s like to be a collegiate athlete, what to consider when deciding on a college/university and their swim program, and they will also do their best to answer any questions our team may have. Please watch for specific details on time/ location/ date to be released soon.
Tropicana/ I – 15 Road Closures:
As a reminder, the Tropicana southbound exit from the I– 15 is closed and will remain closed for the next several months. Please keep these closures in mind when attending the TRA Long Course Opener April 1st and April 2nd.
LVSC Social Media:
Please follow LVSC on instagram and facebook for meet results, upcoming event information, fun swimming facts, and more!
February/ March Meet Results:
Central Age Group Championships Feb 17th – 20th
Congratulations on our Fourth Place Overall Finish! There were some super fast swims and a lot of great memories made!
Desert Committee Championships Feb 18th – Feb 20th
Congratulations to all our swimmers who competed! Lots of super fast swims and even more great memories with friends!
Juanita Allington Memorial Senior Meet Feb 23rd – 26th
Congratulations to our high school swimmers who braved the freezing wind and rain to put up some incredibly great and fast swims. A special shout out to our families who also braved the freezing wind and rain to cheer them on!
Speedo Sectionals in Carlsbad, CA March 2nd – March 5th
Congratulations to our national team members and Coach Amber who traveled to Carlsbad and took home the “ 2023 Speedo Small Team “ award. This is an incredible accomplishment and we are so extremely proud!
MunchkinFest Meet March 10th
A special thank you to Coach Madi, Coach Kirk, Coach Alyssa, and Coach Roseann for putting on a fun and memorable meet that allowed our younger swimmers to gain some great racing experience!
Dryland:
LVSC is always striving to create strong, healthy, and well- rounded swimmers. Increasing our dryland swimmer attendance, focus, and commitment is an initiative we are working hard on in 2023! We know that the dedication and work our swimmer’s put into their dryland training will strengthen their confidence and ability in the water!
Volunteer Hours:
Please remember that each LVSC family is responsible for completing 10 volunteer hours every 6 months. To clarify, each family must complete 10 hours between January and June and then again between July and December. At the end of each six -month period, families will be charged $ 25 per hour for any hours not completed. While we encourage volunteering throughout the season to easily meet this goal, please keep in mind that LVSC will be hosting a large, multi- team Memorial weekend meet where we will need extensive volunteers and support.
Volunteer Training Sessions:
We will be hosting a few “volunteer training sessions” this spring. These brief, but thorough, training sessions are designed to offer further information and instruction on how to properly complete the volunteer jobs at meets. Examples: timing, meet marshaling, meet check- in, etc. Please watch for upcoming training session dates to be announced.
LVSC Memorial Meet:
LVSC is extremely excited to be hosting our inaugural Memorial Meet this May. This long course meet will be held Friday May 26th, Saturday May 27th, and Sunday May 28th at Pavilion pool. We are thrilled to be hosting local teams as well as visiting teams from surrounding states. As this meet will require the support and dedication of many volunteers to run efficiently and effectively, we will need our LVSC families to help however they can! Please check your email regularly for specific meet information, details, and updates! We can’t wait to make this a highly- anticipated, fun, annual event!
Coach Spotlight:
We are extremely lucky to have one of the best coaching staffs in all of swimming and are excited for our families to get to know them all just a little bit better. This month, we decided to highlight the amazing White Head Coach (and former LVSC swimmer) Alyssa Hawkins.
How and when did you start swimming? Do you have a favorite stroke? Do you have a favorite event?
I started swimming when I was 5 years old, starting out with swim lessons. I joined the YMCA swim team when I was 8 and then at 12 I found my forever home with LVSC. My favorite stroke is freestyle and my favorite event is the 100 freestyle.
What are your hobbies/ passions outside of swimming?
My hobbies include reading, arts & crafts, hiking, and trying new restaurants. Hopefully, in the future, I can also add traveling to the list because there are so many places I would love to visit and learn about.
What is your favorite place that you have traveled/ vacationed/ visited and why?
My favorite place that I have vacationed is Lake Tahoe because of the beautiful (cold) water and the forests surrounding it. My family goes every year and it’s full of amazing memories and experiences.
What is your go- to karaoke song?
My go – to karaoke song is Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. It’s a classic song in which I have sung along to many times, including when I was on LVSC. Who doesn’t love to sing this song at the top of their lungs?
If you could have dinner with any person (from anytime throughout history) who would it be?
If I could have dinner with anyone throughout history it would be with my elementary school librarian. While he isn’t famous or revolutionary, he helped make me who I am today. He helped me fall in love with reading and exploring new worlds. I think books are the foundation for greatness. They teach us how to be brave, selfless, and creative.
Important Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Monday March 13th – Wednesday March 22nd
LVSC Spring Break…no practice
(exception: those swimmers attending super agc’s)
March 16th – March 19th
14 & under “Super” AGC’s in Pasadena, California For qualified swimmers
April 1st – April 2nd
TRA Long Course Opener at UNLV
Be on the lookout for the long course season schedule to be released soon!
With thanks from the board!
Board of Directors:
President… Emily Carlsen
Vice President… Officer
Treasurer… Alana Dawidian
Treasurer… Caron Olsen
Secretary… Terri Hovanec
