Coaches Corner:
For those swimming on Tuesday andThursday at the 4:30 practice:  Gretchen will be allowing you into the pool area at 4:15 to practice turns.  All swimmers are encouraged to be there for this to help themselves to improve their times.


Swim Suit Information
:  You can find the otters team apparel by going to: www.thelifeguardstore.com/default2.htm
Once there go to: customized swim team store and use the login: clinton and password: ymca

Jr. Champs Goes Off Without a Hitch
A Huge thank you goes out to the all the parents, swimmers and coaches who helped Jr. Champs go so smoothly.  A great number of best times swims were had by the swimmers.The meet could hardly haver run more smoothly.  The success we had could only happen with the help of all parties.  Again thanks to all and good luck to all swimmers at Districts.  Let's send as many as we can to state. 

State and District Times are now Posted!!!! (As was recently requested by a parent these times are posted on the time sheets as well.  I tried my best to get these typed accurately. If you think one of them is wrong let me know so that I can get them changed.  Ultimately if you want to be sure of the times your child will need you should check the web page on State and District Times.

As a new season begins remember that there will be times that we might think we can't finish the race because we are so far behind.  As Michael Phelps showed us you are never too far behind to achieve your goals.

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This is what we all need to aspire to each and every time we enter the pool.  Michael Phelps was behind the whole way but was committed to finishing what he started and pulled out the win in the end.  This committment to finish what he started allowed him to become the first Olympian to win 8 Gold Medals in one Olympics.