July 29, 2006

Good afternoon! Chairs are available for pick-up as follows:

Last name A-H Viqueira's 301-353-9426

Last name I-Z Renick/Kneisler 301-528-8058

Please call ahead to be sure someone will be home.

July 27,2006

The Chairs Are Here!

For July 27 and July 28, the chair pick up will be at the Busch's.

Please call first at 301-972-2832.

July 23,2006

2006 B Divisionals Champ

Congratulations to every Torpedo!

Congratulations and Thank YOU to the Parents who stepped up to make the 2006 B Divisional Meet a HUGE success!

July 20, 2006

THE TEAM URGENTLY NEEDS HELP WITH CONCESSIONS ON SATURDAY
FOR DIVISIONALS!
This is a BIG event.

The entire B Division will be at our pool.

We need to make sure we represent Germantown with Torpedo Pride.

Parents it is up to you!!

Warning, Warning, Warning

The Newsletter is WRONG!!

Awards Banquet is on Wednesday, July 26th

July 19,2006

B- Relay Carnival at Calverton

If you are signed up please do your BEST to make it.

Warmups start at 5PM

Events start at 6PM

July 15, 2006

Congratulations - We'll Miss You

Graduating/Retiring Swimmers

Graduating: Ryan Eickel, Ishmeal Nichols, Samatha Roser, Scott Scher

Retiring: Katie Jump, Nick Keune, Courtney Viqueria

Departing/Retiring Swimmers with Legendary Coach Dave Adkins.

July 15, 2006

Parent Party at the Baker residence.

There will be crabs, steak and beverages at a cost of $25 per person.

Please plan to bring a dessert or side item (see sign up sheet at the pool for details).
You must sign up and pay by Friday AM to join us at this annual fun night for PARENTS ONLY. Questions? Contact: > kellibaker@comcast.net

July 13, 2006

FRIDAY 7/14 6pm
Pep rally and Torpedo Sub Nite

at the Viqueira's.

Bring your own picnic dinner, and join us we prepare for

Satuday's HOME Meet vs the Quince Orchard Otters,

Also, do some advance Divisional Meet preparation!

Parents, we need your input on ideas for concessions

and give-aways to make the Divisional Meet a memorable one!

July 8, 2006

NO PRACTICE MONDAY -- ENJOY your day at 6 Flags

Congratulations on the Win at Tanterra.

July 6, 2006

Get Psyched up for this Week's Theme: Pirates

Join us for

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Friday, July 7th.

Please be there at 12:00 at the Germantown Regal Cinema Hoyts.

Pre-paid tickets they will be distributed by Mrs. Amberg. We welcome all swimmers! If you did not order tickets you can still buy your tickets at the theater and join the team.

Movie starts at 12:15 PM.

July 2, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

No EVENING PRACTICE

July, 4

Relax, WATCH Fireworks, Celebrate America,.

Enjoy yourself, but stay SAFE

RELAY CARNIVAL

THURSDAY

Relay Carnival @ Quince Orchard
Theme: Bad to the Bone
Arrive @ 5:00 PM gather in the parking lot Warm ups @ 5:15PM
Meet starts promptly @6:15PM

ROBIN HOOD "B" MEET.

ALL SWIMMERS SHOULD HAVE SIGNED UP AT THE TEAM AREA. DUE TO LANE AVAILABILITY IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR AN EXHIBITION SWIM PLEASE CONTACT BECKY ELFALLAH OR COACH ANDREW TO MAKE SURE YOUR SWIM HAS BEEN APPROVED.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT ROBIN HOOD BY 5:15. THEME "TORPEDO TRIBE"

PARENTS WE STILL NEED 2 STROKE & TURN JUDGES, STARTER, TIMERS, AND CLERK OF COURSE. PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE GREATLY NEEDED TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL MEET.

DON'T FORGET THE TEAMS' CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY AM PRACTICE WITH BAGELS "B" MEET RIBBONS FOR $1.00.

RELAY CARNIVAL

MOVED TO THURSDAY

Relay Carnival @ Quince Orchard
Theme: Bad to the Bone
Arrive @ 5:00 PM gather in the parking lot Warm ups @ 5:15PM
Meet starts promptly @6:15PM

FIRST B Division Dual Meet Victory

Congratulations!!

It was a squeaker decided in the very last event, when the Germantown Girls took both First and Second Place in the Girls 175M Graduated Relay.

CATCH THE SPIRIT! Join us THIS EVENING,

Friday, June 16th @ 6:00 PM at
the pool for the annual TORPEDO SUB NIGHT PEP RALLY.

Bring your own favorite sub sandwich and drinks, and a side dish or dessert to share.

Request from the coaches'—KEEP IT HEALTHY PLEASE! We will decorate the pool and practice Torpedo Cheers for our HOME Meet with Olney Mill tomorrow morning.

PARENTS WE STILL NEED OFFICIALS, TIMERS, CONCESSION WORKERS! PLEASE
SIGN UP AT THE TEAM AREA TODAY OR THIS EVENING AT THE PEP RALLY.

What are Time Trials?

Time Trials are the first competitive event of the season. Every swimmer on the team is given the opportunity to swim and establish a time in all 5 individual events ( Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley)

Time Trials is the ONLY event of the season that allows all swimmers to swim all 5 individual events in one meet.

Time Trials are run exactly like an official meet, with all the same timers and officials. And using proper meet etiquette. Please practice this now.

Our coaches use the results (swimmer's times) from Time Trials to determine the line-up for our first A Meet (Saturday, June 17th ) and our first B Meet (Wednesday, June 14th .)

For More Information please check out 2006 Introductory Newsletter

Time Trials and Meets: Dos and Don'ts

You MUST sign up for Time Trials by the end of Wednesday, June 7th Practice. The clipboards are located at the team area.

You MUST be a registered and paid member of the team to participate in Time Trials and all the Meets.

If you swam for another MCSL team last year, please contact Susie Viqueira as soon as possible. Many swimmers are not aware that MCSL does have procedure for switching teams. Susie may be reached at TeamRep or 301-353-9426.

Please do not sign up for events at Time Trials or B-Meets UNLESS you plan to swim them. Please notify us if you sign up for something, and cannot swim.

PARENTS! COMMUNICATION IS IMORTANT! Please make it a point when dropping your children at practice to check your Mail Box and the Bulletin Board. Please visit our website www.germantowntorpedoes.com and JOIN OUR YAHOO GROUP.

Practice Hard, Swim Tough, and HAVE FUN!!!

Saturday Morning Practice:

• Practice 10-11AM for Age 10 and Under
• Practice 11AM-12PM for Age 11 and Up

We've MOVED UP TO B Division

  Update: 05/31/06

• Preparations are starting.  Soon the Germantown Torpedoes will be practicing. The Tuesday after Memorial Day is the first day of sign-ups. Veteran Torpedoes, Watch your mail for MCRD Fliers about the team.

• After Tuesday, Team registrations are on-going.

• Swimmers bring your friends.

• Parents talk up the team to your neighbors, you know how wonderful Swim Team can be so please let your friends and Neighbors in the greater Germantown area know that the Torpedoes are looking for a lot of fun-loving swimmers.

• Even if the weather is a bit cool at the start of practice, practice will be underway.   Swimmers are exercising on the deck followed by increasing amounts of time in the water.

• Practice Times (until June 6)

  • 5-6 PM, for swimmers 10 & under

  • 6-7:30 PM, for swimmers 11 & up

  • Pre-team screenings (8 & under) will be held at between approximately 5:15 and 6:15 PM through June 2nd as needed. Starting next week there will be practice for the Pre-Team from 5:30 - 6:00 PM.

• The swim suits are the same as last year. 

• Volunteers are still needed in several important positions: