Change of time and venue for Church Service

Please note the time has been changed to 9:00 a.m. Gros Islet Church.
Swimmers can you please be there for 8:30 a.m. in club uniform.
Thank you

It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce the death of


Karen Beaubrun

in the early hours of the 26th December 2011.

Auntie Karen will be greatly missed by all in the swimming community, particularly by the members of the Sea Jays Swim Club where she coached for so many years.

The funeral service will be held at La Clery Church, 10 a.m. on Saturday 31st December 2011. All swimmers are asked to attend in club uniforms.

First Results of ASATT

One medal, GOLD for Siona in 50m Back in 31.90, so far.
Results will be up for Thursday on SLASA site shortly

Training up to Christmas

Training for the week before Christmas is as follows.  It is open to all Junior and Senior swimmers.  

All training will take place on the beach by the Ramp (Spinnakers).  To the left in front of the hotel is where the team will meet. 

Week of Monday December 19th...
       8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Monday Dec 19th - 2 hour beach training 
       8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Tuesday Dec 20th - 2 hour beach training 
       8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Wednesday Dec 21st - 2 hour beach training 
       8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Thursday Dec 22nd - 2 hour beach training 

Thanks everyone.

And good luck to our swimmers in Trinidad!

Coach Tom

Tuesday training

Hi All:

Sorry for the late notice. We will have practice at 9 AM - 10:30 AM tmrw morning at the pool,(Tuesday 13th). Because of the holiday, the pool will not be open but Coach Brad will be there with his group of kids at 9, so we have that window to use the pool for practice.

All Jr's and Sr's who have paid for December practice are welcomed. Hope to see some Sharks at the pool tmrw morning; if not, enjoy the holiday with your friends and family and practice will be at regular times (4:30 - 5:30 pm for Jr's and 5:30 - 6:30 pm for Sr's on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th).

Regards,

Jamie

Last Lap

Congrats to Ethan on creating the 200m IM 8 & Under Age Group Record in a time of 3: 15.31 sec.
Runako also equaled his Age Group Record in the 50m Fly in a time of 26.85

Well done to you both.

Last Lap results are posted on the SLASA site

Sharks Christmas party

Sharks Family Christmas Party!!!!

Come one; Come all to the Sharks Family Christmas Party.

When:  Saturday, December 10^th.

Time:  3:00 – 6:00

Where:  The beach outside of Landings.

Why:  Fellowship and end of the year awards.

What to bring:  Everyone bring a drink to share, food (check the list below),  whatever you wish to sit on and a table (if you have) to place food on.

We are also doing the regular alphabetical order potluck.  So check out the list below.  Whatever your last name begins with is the dish that you bring.  (My last name begins with an S, so we will bring a main dish.)  Please make enough for about 15 people.  If you do a lasagne, just make one pan.

A-C  Side Dish  (examples:  macaroni and cheese, rice, pasta salads, fruits, vegetables)

D-I  Desserts

J-Z  Main Dish  (examples:  hot dogs, lasagne, chicken)

Remember to bring your gift for the gift exchange!

Come and have some fun!

SWIM TRAINING STILL ON FOR TODAY MONDAY AND TOMORROW

ALL SWIM TRAINING STILL ON FOR TODAY MONDAY AND TOMORROW TUESDAY - Sports Day for All on Sunday...

Hello all,

1. Great job at the meet yesterday! 

2. In spite of the elections and anticipated holiday tomorrow, we will still have training as usual.  The Aquatic Centre will be open for Club swimming today and tomorrow regardless of the possible holiday tomorrow...  so come swim!  

Coach Jamie's swimming same times...
4:15 -5:30 PM Juniors
5:15-7:00 PM Seniors

Coach Tom's Swimming (Tues) same times...
3:45 -4:30 PM Level One
4:15-5:00 PM Level Two

3. Also, below is a reminder about the Sports Day for all on Sunday. Come and join the fun.

Participants are asked to register at Olympic House (453 6758), please advise that you represent Swimming, and note that early arrivals who have registered will be presented with a free t-shirt before the Fun Walk.

Thanks everyone.

Coach Tom

Saint Lucia win by 3.5 points

3.5 points separate the teams

Siona Huxley receiving the trophy with Martin Renwick from Ronald Phillip of Sagicor

Jubilation as Siona touches ahead of Ayesha Noel of Grenada in the 200m Free Relay

Our 15 & Over Relay team

Our triumphant 10 & Under Girls Relay team

Celebration

Dani Qualifies for London Olympics

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Dani. Congratulations from the SHARKS Swim Club. You are an inspiration to any swimmer who's humble beginnings started in a back yard pool. Way to go Dani, way to go St. Lucia Swimming. Nothing is Impossible Jamie Peterkin PSFA (758) 287-7321

21st OECS Swimming Championships 4-6 November 2011

Dear all

 

We look forward to seeing you at the 21st OECS Swim Team announcement ceremony at the Aquatic Centre on Sunday (tomorrow) at 3.00pm..

(please see below).

 

 Even if your swimmer is not thought to have qualified or in Learn to swim, please bring him/her along for the experience.

 

We are proceeding with raising of funds for this milestone event, we now want to concentrate on the organization of it. To that end we need many volunteers for the 4th 5th and 6th November.We will  have a short meeting at the pool at 2,45pm before the ceremony or at 3.30 after the swimmers enter the pool. PLEASE give a thought to assisting in this coming event.

 

John Bruce

 

President Sharks SC

21st OECS Swim Meet Director.  

Slide show now posted

A slideshow of the National Championships has now been posted on the SLASA site

Capri Sun National Championships

Congratulations Sharks at being the FIRST National Champions.

There were many fine performances, in particular Jordan Augier with a National Record in the 100m Breast in a time of 1:08.83 along with Age Group Records in 2 events & of course Runako Daniel with Age Group Records  in 2 events, stand out. Siona, Runako & Cathy McCann were also overall  points winners in their age groups. Well done to all our athletes.

Full results have been posted on the SLASA Site.

Hi Again

Hi All:

As most of you already know, Sea Jays will host the National Short Course Championships this weekend Friday October 7th - Sunday October 9th. 

Session 1: Friday 7th = Opening Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. / Meet begins at 6  p.m.

(Only 3 events on Friday: 1) 400 Free (9 & up) / 2) 100 Free (8 & under) / 3) 25 Free (Masters)

Session 2: Saturday 8th = Meet begins at 9 a.m. (7:30 a.m. Warm up)

Session 3: Sunday 9th = Meet begins at 10 a.m. (8:30 a.m. Warm up)

I have asked most SHARKS swimmers in the Jr. & Sr. Groups if they are planning to attend and I have received a response from most, however I need confirmation by no later than tomorrow evening, whether you or your swimmers will be available to participate.

I would like to remind all parents and swimmers that this swimmeet will determine the selection of the St. Lucia OECS Team, that will be hosted in Saint Lucia from November 4th - 6th.

Please respond as soon as possible as entries are due by tomorrow evening, NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.

Regards,

Coach Jamie

Hi Sharks

Hi SHARKS:

I would like to thank all the swimmers and parents who came to the Team Gathering at the Aquatic Centre last week Friday ;the kids had a great time playing games & swimming relays together and it truly is a great team bonding activity. Please listen out for the date of our next gathering, and I hope to see even more SHARKS swimmers & parents at the next one.

Of the topics discussed during a brief parents meeting, I would like to address the call for parent volunteers at the National Short Course Championships to be hosted by Sea Jays Swim Club this weekend at the Aquatic Centre. This a 3 day swim meet that will run from Friday, October 7th - Sunday, October 9th.

It would be great to have as many SHARKS swimmers as possible at the pool at 5:00 p.m. on Friday to take part in the opening ceremony (opening ceremony to commence at 5:30 p.m.) and also use it as an opportunity to take a team photo. Please wear your SHARKS tie die shirt or your grey shirt if you/ your swimmer plans on attending

We have been asked to provide 12 parents names to the Sea Jays Swim Club to help with timing and officiating (if qualified), for the weekend. This works out to 4 individuals per day and I would appreciate if we could fulfil this request. Having enough officials and timers will ensure a timely start to each session which will benefit the swimmers, (especially on Friday evening so they may leave the pool to get home to rest for a long weekend of swimming). Of course we will accept as many parents who wish to help out, but for now, please respond to this email an indicate when you will be available to help.

Session 1: Friday October 7th = Meet begins at 6 p.m. (must be available to help at 5:45 p.m.)

Session 2: Saturday October 8th = Begins at 9 a.m. (available at 8:45 a.m.)

Session 3: Sunday October 9th = Begins at 10 a.m. (available at 9:45 a.m.)

Please respond to this email, or speak with me or Coach Tom at the pool this week and let us know which date(s) or session(s) will work for you to help make this meet a success.

Thank you for your time and hope to see lots of SHARKS (swimmers & Parents) cheering in the stands this weekend.

Regards,

Coach Jamie

Fifth Friday of the month AT THE AQUATIC CENTRE!

The Fifth Friday Fun Practice is AT THE AQUATIC CENTRE not on the beach.  

Thank you John for pointing that out.

See you there.

Coach Tom

Fifth Friday of the month Fun Day

Hi all,

As this is the fifth Friday of the month, we are gathering all of our Competitive Beginners (Coach Tom), Juniors (Coach Jamie) and Seniors (Coach Jamie) from 4:30 - 5:30 for a Fifth Friday of the month Fun Day!  Everyone is invited.  Meet the newest assistant coaches for this year, Coach Bailey, Coach Zoe, and Coach Claire.  

At 5:00 PM, Coach Jamie would like to address the parents with an update on how things have been going.  Parents, please make a point of attending at 5:00 when you come to pick up your kids.  

Also, don't forget, October fees are now due!  Please have all fees paid by October 1st.  Thank you to those who have already paid. 

Coach Tom

Lettre from Jamie

To All Sharks Parents:

This years OECS Meet has suddenly landed on our doorstep and we are preparing to accept the responsibility of running a successful OECS meet as a club (we will of course ask for all the clubs in our swimming community to assist); quite a responsibility, but certainly achievable.

I don't think I've taken the time to explain to any of you what a well run OECS Meet meant to me in my time as a young swimmer. Of course at those times I was oblivious to all the background effort it took to run a successful meet, but what I do know now, is the lasting friendships and motivation this meet was responsible for creating.

This is OUR championship meet, the OECS family, and this is the foundation that has and will build a road for our young Sharks & St. Lucian swimmers to recognize what a commitment to excellence and true sportsmanship can teach them. I am forever grateful for my experiences at the OECS level of swimming, and some of my best memories came from this meet, including very recent ones of many smiling faces from a great organized meet by Sea Jays swim club earlier this year.

I ask that each one of you in some capacity accept the challenge of offering a helping hand in whatever capacity you can and being a part of creating and moulding some very special memories for our young swimmers. 

This is a 2 month project that will require an immediate response as we have to build our various committees and delegate the necessary tasks at hand to start bringing the 2011 OECS meet to life. Let's all make this happen together and prove to our children the potential of unity and team work.

Thank you for your consideration and I hope to hear from each one of you by Thursday of this week (September 16th).

Kind Regards

Jamie Peterkin

Head Coach, SHARKS Swim Club

Runako Has Age Group Record in 50m Free

This morning Runako placed 11th in the 50m Free in a time of 23.98, nearly a second off his previous best. This was an Age Group Record. A great finish to the games for him

Runakos First Swim

This morning at about 4am local Runako had his 100m Free swim, placing 15th overall in a Personal Best time of 53.71sec.

Runako And Manx cat looking remarkably similar

CYG 2011

Should be live coverage of the Commonwealth Youth Games at 2:15 pm local time

Click the Link

14th FINA World Champs

A slideshow is now posted on the SLASA site

Good luck Runako

Good luck to Runako Daniel - Sharks Swimmer traveling to the Isle of Man to compete in the Junior Commonwealth Games next week! 

Fina World Championships 2011

Video of the World Champs is now up on the SLASA site

Jr. World Champs

All results now posted on SLASA site

National Record for Jordan

Today 18th Jordan made 28.99 for 28th place in the 50m Back. This is a new National Record

In the 50m Free Runako was one place ahead of Jordan in 52nd place in a time of 25.39 with Jordan with in 53rd in 25.50

Congratulations to our swimmers

First Results at Jr. World Champs

Jordan & Runako had their first swim in Lime on 16th in the 100m Back.
Jordan 35th in 1:04.64 a Personal Best time
Runako 37th in 1:05.43
Full Details on SLASA Site

Good luck to our Jr. World Champs Team

This morning Jordan, Runako & jamie left for the Jr. World Champs, good luck to them

Full Results for World Champs

The full results for our swimmers have now been posted on the SLASA web site

Fina World Champs Video

Here are some clips of the Opening Ceremony.

CCCAN video now posted

Check out the video of CCCAN on the SLASA site

CCCAN Final Results in

Siona took Bronze medal in 100m Back in a time of 1:07.80.

Runako as first alt swam and came 7th in the 100m Back in a new and second time today National record of 1:03.55.

This brings to a close CCCAN 2011 for Saint Lucia, The boys all swam VERY well setting lots of records, check it all out on SLASA site

Swimming this week 27th Jun and on

Hello swimmers,

Jamie is gone at a swim meet this week.  Swimming will be at normal times. 

Monday:  Coach Zinne will coach the Juniors and Coach Karen the seniors.
Tuesday: Coach Zinne will coach the Juniors and Coach Tom the seniors.
Wednesday: Coach Zinne will coach the Juniors and Coach Karen the seniors.
Thursday: Coach Tom will coach the Juniors and Coach David the seniors.
Friday:  No practice and no yoga.

Watch for the new summer schedule this week.

MAKE SURE TO LET COACH JAMIE OR MYSELF KNOW IF YOU ARE SWIMMING THIS SUMMER!  

Coach Tom

Sharks blog now looks gook on your mobile as well.

I have just redone the setting so that our blog will look good on mobile phones as well, try it out.

Jordan set new National Record in the 50m Back

Great new from CCCAN


In the 50m Back yesterday our three boys all swam well.
In prelims Runako had 8th Place in 15-17 boys in 29.58 and followed this with an 8th place in the finals in 29.56.
In the 18 and Over Julien was first alternate in 9th place in a time of 29.90.
Jordan in the 15-17 boys was 6th in the prelims in 29.42 and followed this with a 5th place finish in the new national Record time of 29.01 a truly great swim.
Full detail on the SLASA site.
More as available...

Dr. Romel Daniel gets the OBE

We are very pleased to advise that Dr. Romel Daniel is listed as recipient of an OBE (Order of the British Empire) on the Queen's Birthday Honours list, for services to medicine. Romel is, of course, father of our star swimmers Joshua Runako Daniel and Jyasi Daniel, and husband of SLASA Executive member, Dr. Leslie Bishop-Daniel.

I am sure that you will all join me us congratulating Romel on this wonderful recognition of his hard work and commitment.

Just for fun

Sharks Return from Barbados

A happy team heavily weighed down by medals at Vigie this morning.

Barbados First News

Lots of medals for our swimmers, see the SLASA Site for more.

more when available..........

SHARKS Team Gathering

Hi All:

We request the presence of ALL SHARKS Parents and Swimmers to join the SHARKS Coaches and Executive at The Rodney Heights Aquatic Center on Tuesday May 31st, 2011, at 4:30 p.m.

Our coaching staff is planning a FUN GAMES DAY in which all the swimmers will participate in Pool Games together, (I'm really looking forward to The Games) and we will also recognize some of our swimmers achievements over the past couple months.

We are also going to be having our SHARKS AGM (Annual General Meeting) and encourage all our parents to join us so we can discuss the present status of our club, how we plan to move forward, and of course elect a New Club Executive to serve from 2011-2012.

I hope to see you all in attendance to enjoy the excitement of watching your kids bond together as a team, meet some of the other parents, and take the chance to listen to our goals as a club and learn how you can help contribute to the growth of The SHARKS Swim Club.

Once again your presence is greatly appreciated.


Kind Regards,
Head Coach - Jamie Peterkin

CARIFTA Video

Video of our swimmers at CARIFTA is now posted on the SLASA site

Yoga

Is off this afternoon.....

CARIFTA Slideshow

A slideshow has been posted on the CARIFTA Page of the SLASA site

SLASA site

The SLASA site has now been updated with the full results of our team.

Lots of records and personal bests

Well done all....

Monday Finals

No Finals tonight but Runako is 2nd alternate in the 50m Free, and Siona is 1st Alternate in the 200m Back

Monday Finals

Runako had a fantastic swim in the 100m Free finals, he came in seventh in a new National Record time of 54.26.

Monday Prelims

Runako swims a personal best in the 100m Free of 54.74 to make finals tonight.
Jyasi took over 7 sec off his time in the 100n Free with a time of 1:09.77.

more Later..

Sunday Finals

Siona made 5th in both the 50m Fly (29.94) & 100m Back (1:08.85) I've not had results yet and the score board got tiered.

In the 50m Fly the first 5 places were within just a little over 3 tenths of a second... so a very tight and exciting race.

Sunday am Session

Siona has made two finals this evening in 50m Fly & 100m Back.
Runako is 1st Alt for the 100m Back & Thalia is 2nd Alt for the 100m Back.

more soon

Gold

Siona has just taken GOLD in the 50n back in a CARIFTA record time of 30.49.
Jordan was 7th in his final of the 50m Back in 29.62.

2 for CARIFTA finals this evening

Siona placed 3rd overall in the 50m Back and Jordan placed 6th in 50m Back this was an Age Group Record, so these two Sharks will be in Finals this evening.
Runako took well over a second off the 100m Fly National Record.

Congratulations to all.

RHAC International Invitational

Just a quick note to say that a slide show has been added to the page on the SLASA site.

Club Fees

Please not a new page has been added which outlines the Clubs Fee Structure

Please be reminded that April fees are due next week Friday.

Also, just a reminder on payment of monthly fees...

-Fees are due BEFORE the month begins.  Make sure you know how often your child is swimming before the month begins and pay appropriately.

-No refund for sick days or lack of interest by your child.  Please do not adjust your monthly fees unless you have the approval of the Executive board. Rates for swimming are set at the prices the Club agreed to at the beginning of the year.  See below.

-The fee for once a week swimmers will be increasing to $125.00 a month pending Club approval.

As Fast As You Can

Results now posted on SLASA

Sharks Family BBQ

Come One Come All to the Sharks Family BBQ!!!!

Who:  All Shark swimmers and their families.

What:  Family BBQ and Awards for the 2010 swimming year.

Awards will be presented promptly at 3:30

Where:  On the far side of the Landings Beach

When:  Sunday, March 27th from 2-5

It will be potluck style.  Each swimmer is assigned what to bring according to their last name.  Example:  My last name is Spiegelberg, according to the list below, I will bring a dessert and a snack.  Please plan to make for around 15 people.  Everyone is asked to bring their dish(food they are making) and a drink to share.

A-D  Main dish  (Items that are barbequed.  Hot dogs, chicken, etc.)

E-J  Side dish (macaroni and cheese, potato salad, rice, etc.)

K-W  Dessert and Snack (brownies, cookies, chips and dip, etc.)

  

 Can’t wait to see everyone for some fun in the sun!!!!!!

Barbados, Scotiabank Long Course Nationals

Welcome home Sharks.
A Great performance by all
15 Gold, 9 Silver and 5 Bronze.
With
A National Record & 3 Age Group Records.
Full results now posted on SLASA web site.

Start Up Swim Meet

A Slide Show of this event has now been posted on the SLASA site

BASA LC Nationals

I have now posted results to date on the SLASA Sight.

Highlights

Siona has Gold & Silver in her events with a National Record in the 100m Free
Joshua a Bronze in the 100m Fly
Jason got a CARIFTA qual time and a Silver in the 100m Free
Runako has 5 Golds with an Age Group Record in the 100m Free
Congratulations to our swimmers.

Barbados LC Nationals

I had one very short e-mail last night. Siona had a new National Record in the 100m Free of 1:01.06

More as soon as I get it.

Start up Meet

Results are now up on SLASA sight

Start Up Meet

Hello everyone,

don't forget that there is a swim meet this weekend on Sunday.

Learn to Swim parents, please make sure to respond back to this if your child wants to attend.

Here is the link.

http://www.chrishuxley.com/SLASA_web_site/events/2011/devMeets/Start-up/pdf/Start-Up-Meet.pdf

Thanks!

Coach Tom

National Sports Awards

At the National Sports Awards on the 19th February 2011, Sharks were awarded the following:-
Jamie Peterkin was given a Coach of the Year award.
Siona Huxley was made the Junior Sportswoman of the year for 2010, for the 4th time.
Runako Daniel was made Junior Sportsman of the Year for the 2nd time.

Julien Brice was given the Male Swimmer of the Year Award with Dani Beaubrun recieving the Female Swimmer of the Year award.

Just for Fun

Just for fun

TimeScapes: Rapture from Tom Lowe @ Timescapes on Vimeo.
This is an amazing project watch full screen if you can

2010 SLASA Awards & OECS After-Party

Held at the Saint Lucia Yacht Club
5th Feb 2011
A pdf of the full program and winners can be found on the SLASA site, along with Slideshow.

Joshua Runako Danielle - Junior Male Swimmer

Siona Huxley - Junior Female Swimmer

SLASA Awards & OECS After-Party

Dear All:

We will host a combination OECS "After-Party" and SLASA Annual Awards Night on Saturday 5th February from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the St. Lucia Yacht Club on Reduit Beach. This will be a much less formal event than we have had on previous occasions, more of a celebration/Beach Party. We will start with the presentation of the swimmers awards, and coaches certificates from the FINA course, then move quickly into party mode. Some simple snacks will be provided, with soft drinks for the kids and a pay-bar for the adults. Bottled water will be available at no cost, other drinks can be purchased at the bar.

Be very pleased if you could spread the word, we would really like to see as many of the OECS swimmers as possible, as well as the athletes and parents who helped by volunteering their time to make the meet so successful.

There will be no formal invitations sent out this year, this is it!

Kind regards,

Joyce

Min. of Education & Culture - Awards of Excellence

 -

This morning, 25 January 2011 Two Sharks were honored.
Siona Huxley - Senior Female Athlete
Joshua Runako Daniel - Junior Male Athlete.
Congratualtions to them both.

Message from Tom

Hello everyone,

I hope and pray that the new year finds you refreshed and ready!

Just a reminder that swim training starts this Tuesday even though I know school doesn't start for many until Wednesday.

Please make sure to check out our website and blog for un to date information on our swim club.

www.sharkswimclub.info

www.sharkwimclub.blogspot.com

Congratulations to all of our swimmers who swam in the swim meet. You all did great!

Just a couple of reminders...
-The next couple of months are chilly. Make sure ot send along a warm towel. The children might want to wear a swim shirt or t-shirt during practice to stay warm.
-Remember to pay your swim fees BEFORE the month begins.
-No refunds for sick days.
-If your child wants to take a break from swimming, let me know.

Just to give you an idea of our upcoming training, it is going to look like this.

LEVEL 1

We will be working on the basics to each stroke.
January - Breath Control
February - Balance
March - Sculling
April - Rhythm

May and June will focus on the three competitive strokes that we will be dealing with - freestyle, breast stroke and back stroke.

LEVEL 2

We will be covering the basics for the four competitive strokes in the next four months.

January - Freestyle or Breast stroke
February - Freestyle or Breast Stroke
March - Back stroke
April - Introduction to Fly

May and June will be reviewing the strokes and working on competitive aspects to each one.


Thanks everyone!

Coach Tom

Training

Coach Jamie sent out this message...

Beach practice tomorrow morning at the Ramp 8:00 AM

Coach Tom