december newsletter

PROSE &
December 16, 2015
Volume 3
“ Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
“I will try again tomorrow.”
Submitted By Matti Dixon
happy holidays
-Mary Anne Radmacher
Meet Schedule
Pittsburgh Holiday Invitational
WOW! As Condors coaches this year we already received our gifts from you, the swimmers.
Though the weather outside has not been frightful, the swims inside have been oh so delightful.
We could not be more proud nor more excited about what has already been achieved as well as
what is still to come.
Hopefully, all of you are making plans for a truly memorable holiday season. There is no better
time to step back and take in all of the wonder of those around you and the amazing year that is
soon to become part of the record books. While we have our own families, be assured that our
memories and source of joy this season comes from all of you and the Condors. It is special to be
part of this organization and we are very thankful to be able to share in this journey with all of
you.
The Pittsburgh meet this coming weekend will top off our first half of this short course season and
we feel that the Condors are poised for best performances across the board. It is always exciting
to come together as a team and work towards a common goal. We expect that energies will be at
an all-time high and swimmers will be pushing themselves as well as cheering for others as we
bond together as CONDORS.
Thursday—Sunday, December 17-21, 2015
BGNW 8 & Under Meet
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Condors Long Course Senior Meet
Friday—Sunday, January 15-17, 2016
LIE Winterfest
Friday—Sunday, January 15-17, 2016
NCAC Sprint Meet
Sunday, January 24, 2016
IMXtreme Games
Friday—Sunday, January 29-31, 2016
Condors Last Chance Meet
Friday—Sunday, February 5-7, 2016
METRO Zone Qualifiers
Saturday—Monday, February 13-15, 2016
METRO Senior Mets
Thursday—Sunday, February 18-21, 2016
METRO Silver Championships
To all attending, please make sure to take as many pictures as possible and send them to coach
Dorsey to post on the web site. Let’s make this a weekend to remember.
Friday—Sunday, February 26-28, 2016
METRO 8 & Under Champs
Friday—Sunday, March 4-6, 2016
Also, please note that the motivational quote, as well as the swimmer spotlight are from the same
swimmer. This is because in the year and a half that this newsletter has been in circulation, only 8
swimmer profiles and motivational quotes have been received. We have over 400 swimmers, so
please understand that this is a bit disheartening. If you would like to make Coach Dorsey’s |
Christmas this year, please send him a spotlight and a motivational quote.
METRO JO’s & Senior Challenge
Friday-Sunday, March 11-13, 2016
NCSA Junior Nationals
Tuesday-Saturday , March 15-19, 2016
Eastern Zone Age Group Champs
Thursday-Saturday , March 24-26, 2016
Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas
Speedo Sectionals
Thursday-Sunday, March31-April 3 2016
condors achieve bronze medal status
Today USA Swimming announced the recognized clubs in the Club Excellence
Program. The Condors Swim Club has been awarded a bronze medal for 2016
with a score of 5,230 points. The Club Excellence program identifies clubs that
execute strong, well rounded programs to produce elite 18-and-under athletes.
Congratulations to all as this is truly a full team recognition!
PHOTOS PAGE
We have added a photos page
too the web site and ask that
all swimmers and parents
send pictures to Coach Dorsey
so that this page can be
totally filled with memories.
A vision
Swimmer spotlight
It came from across the pool,
A smile mimicking a low moon
Glistening amongst the ripples
Of another perfect performance.
A meet that will forever be
A big part of our swimming history.
It began as a roller-coaster climb
Click! Click! Click! Up to the top
Chilled with an aimed anxiety
Can this be the season for me?
Months in while the weather changed
Stay true to what coach has planned.
Together we can be so strong
Like a family that builds upon
The time that they spend together,
And the lessons that last forever
Meet after meet it started to show
That hard work truly does pay off.
With shoulders and sinews full of ache
Another cut down, but many more to make.
Now the holidays are once up us again
Which marks this season’s half way point.
And as one sits and envisions the big swims
It is the positive mentality that always wins.
So close your eyes and begin to see
The best swimmer you can possibly be.
For no gifts during Chanukah
Or Presents under the tree
Are as precious as that moment
When a vision becomes reality
Matti Dixon
Favorite Food: Pancakes
Favorite Song: “Wildest Dreams” by Taylor Swift
Favorite School Subject: “I LOVE Math
Favorite Swimmer: Missy Franklin
Favorite Swim Event: 500 Freestyle
Favorite TV Show: Liv and Maddie
favorite Book: “Holes” by Louis Sachar
Favorite Pools: Felix Festa and Norwood Swim Club
Favorite Color: Purple/Coral
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
Favorite Place to Visit: Chesapeake, Maryland
Other Sports: Basketball, Diving
Musical Instrument: Violin
SWIMMER SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations
To have a swimmer entered you must submit a picture with
these questions answered: Favorite Food?, Song, , Favorite
School Subject?, Favorite Swimmer?, Favorite Swim Event,
To our New Record holders:
Jacklyn Vandermel—10 Girls 50 Back (32.52) and 100 Fly
(1:07.18)
Andrew Song—10 Boys 50 Breast (33.93) and 200 IM
(2:27.43)
Favorite TV Show?, Favorite Book, Other Sports you Play?,
Musical Instruments?, Favorite Pool to race at?, etc...
to [email protected]
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE
We ask that any swimmers who have a positive and
Kevin Gu— 15-18 Boys 500 Free (4:32.68), 200 Back (1:50.09),
100 Breast (56.80), 200 Breast (2:00.80) and 200 IM (1:51.64)
uplifting quote send it to coach Dorsey and one new quote
We are looking forward to some more records going down in
Pitt this weekend.
also the swimmer who submitted the quote.
will be chosen for every edition. Be sure to add who wrote
the quote and we will not only put the authors name, but
100 % club
Condors IMX
Francesca Arciniegas
Chris Crimi
Brendan Distefano
Krista Dwyer
Michael Dwyer
Justine Espino
Alexandra Evangelidis
Yansi Foong
Yanyi Foong
Cori Freeman
Justin Han
Caitlin Higgins
Min Jun Jung
Leo LaPorte
Ethan Lin
Gabby Lotto
Early bird
Caroline Madden
Kayla Malcolm-Joseph
Joel Mendoza
Royce Moon
Koby Morris
Liam Naughton
Katherine Noncarrow
Ben Paseltiner
Katyanna Sciorra
Sara Takiguchi
Philip Thayer
Sophie Tatar
Julian Terri
Gavin Thomas
Dylan Vonderhorst
Richie Bialik
Thomas Cho
Kevin Euyoque
Trinity Fourie
Ryan Morris
Michael McGillycuddy
Gavin Thomas
Willem Thomas
Condors iMX Top 10 scorers
10 Girls
2. Jacklyn Vandermel
6. Laura Arciniegas
8. Brooke Batelli
10 Boys
4. Andrew Song
6. Luke Dwyer
9. Doyee Kim
12 Boys
4. Eugene Shen
7. Daniel Trincher
8. Thomas Cho
9. Ethan Lin
14 Girls
1. Christiana Regenauer
2. Ryan Evangelista
3. Haleigh Marzano
8. Kristina Organista
18 Girls
2. Kelly Malyszka
4. Cassie Freeman
6. Maeve Mcardle
9. Mia Belovsky
14 Boys
2. Andrew Stolarski
5. Yanis Kirsis
6. Justin Ryu
18 Boys
2. Michael Daly
5. David Jun
6. Ryan Lawson
7. Tim Fagan
8. Jimmy Dwyer
NCAC
Brid Collum
Maura Daly
Vince Delgado
Lily Devaney
Riley Fitzpatrick
Maichina Gennarelli
Lana Gonzalez
Logan Gonzalez
Veronika Gwodz
David Kantar
Kevin Kantar
Michael Krajniczn
Nien Levy
Emma Loos
Faith Mallon
Lauren Mccarthy
Madison Milla
Noah Miller
Anna Murphy
Ava Murphy
Jason Ramirez
Jared Rios
Erik Sanchez
Michaela Tannian
BGNW 8/U
Margeaux Anselmi
Dean Batelli
Katie Cho
Nicole Euyoque
Kristen Gazzara
Matthew Lee
William Marinaccio
Daniel Song
December Birthdays
Jake Agranovich
Marai Arthur
Adam Belovsky
Megan Brennan
Nicole Damore
Aine Devaney
Isaih Francis
Cassidy Freeman
Gianna Gennarelli
Laura Gonzalez
Nicholas Mauro
Keelan O’connell
Lucas Park
Peter Regenauer
Madison Remigio
Justin Ryu
Melanie Sanchez
Brian Song
Daniel Song
Marina Starikovsky
Jacklyn Vandermel
Christopher Vindigni
Misha Vlasov
Noah wagman
Grace Warren
last years holiday cheer
‘Twas the night before Pittsburgh, when all through the pool
Not a Condor was swimming, not even Kevin Gu;
Swim bags were packed by the bedside with care,
In hopes that Mr. Taper soon would be there:
The swimmers were nestled all snug in their beds:
While visions of finals raced in their heads:
And Gracie in her goggles, and Franny in her cap,
We all finally settled for a long winter’s nap,
When out in the street there arose such a clatter,
We sprang from our beds to see what was the matter.
Away to the window we flew like a flash,
Tore open the curtains to get a view of this crash.
The moon glistened on the beautifully falling snow,
Making it difficult to discern what was happening below,
When what to our wondering eyes did appear,
but a broken old bus and eight coaches in gear,
With a jolly driver screaming for all to swim,
We thought for a moment it must be St. Jim.
More rapid than Condors his courses they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:
“Now, Dorsey! Now, Theo!, Now Don and Will Guy!
On, Christina! On, Andrew! On Jon and Furey!
To the top of the blocks! and first to the wall!
Now swim fast! Swim fast! Swim fast all!
As quickly as you can kick under water fly,
Tighten those streamlines and shoot for the sky.
The next morn to Pittsburgh the bus chugged along
With fire in our bellies and our minds strong—
A couple movies and a stop for a bite,
it’s hard to believe the meet starts tonight.
Then all of a sudden we were at the pool
And though we had butterflies we still looked cool.
After our warm-up we all gathered together
Pledging that this weekend, we swim for each other,
A motivational speech by the coaches in blue,
And all of the swimmers knew what they had to do.
A raucous Condors cheer then back to the stands,
Every one of us clapping and shaking hands.
When back in the bleachers what do we hear,
But a joyful melody ringing in good cheer;
For it was Jolly St. Jim with a message at last—
“Happy Holidays to all, and be sure to swim Fast!”
On October 29th through November 1st, Kevin Gu and
Coach Jim attended the National Select Camp at the Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs. Kevin was selected for
having one of the top 6 IMX scores in the Country for 15-16
year old males and only 34 male athletes attended the camp.
On Deck the practices were lead by 3 times former Olympian
and Gold Medalist, Brendan Hansen. The USA Swimming National team was training at the OTC at the same time and contributed to the camp with some motivation talks by athletes
Michael Phelps and Allison Schmidt.
Coach Jim and Kevin also spent most of their days in the
classroom learning from top collegiate coaches and OTC staff.
Former Michigan Women’s Head Coach, Jim Richardson spoke
about “the growth mindset” and “grit”. Former World Record
Holder and University of Alabama presented his experiences
as a swimmer and coach and the improvements in training in
his 40 years of competitive swimming. Other presentations
were video study of top Olympic athletes, drug and supplement education, and post race recovery.
Overall, the most exciting part of was the friendships that
Kevin made with swimmers across the country. Kevin saw
many of his new friends at the Speedo Junior Championships
this past week where he made the B Final of the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 2:00.80.
holiday practice schedules
PRACTICES
LOCATION
DATE
LOCATION
PRACTICES
Normal
Normal
Mark Twain
WCC
Monday, December 21st
Felix Festa
Normal
Normal
Normal
Mark Twain
WCC
Tuesday, December 22nd
Felix Festa
Altered Tuesday
HS Meet
Normal
Normal
Mark Twain
WCC
Wednesday, December 23rd
Felix Festa
Holiday Party
Details Below
Gold/Senior 7-9 AM
Silver—8-9:30 AM
Mark Twain
Thursday, December 24th
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Friday, December 25th
MERRY CHRISTMAS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Saturday, December 26th
Felix Festa
Normal
Gold/Senior-7-9 AM
Silver-7-8:30 AM
Bronze/St Dev-8-9 AM
Mark Twain
Sunday, December 27th
Felix Festa
Senior 1/Sen -9-Noon
Gold-9-11
Brz/Slv/SV/JV-9-11 AM
Gold/Senior-8-11 AM
Silver-8-9:30 AM
Brz/St Dev 10-11 AM
Mark Twain
Monday, December 28th
Felix Festa
Sen/Gld-5:15-7:15 AM
Senior Dryland
Normal PM
Gold/Senior-8-11 AM
Silver-8-9:30 AM
Brz/St Dev 10-11 AM
Mark Twain
Tuesday, December 29th
Felix Festa
Sen -5:15-7:15 AM
Normal PM
Gold/Senior-8-11 AM
Silver-8-9:30 AM
Brz/St Dev 10-11 AM
Mark Twain
Wednesday, December 30th
Felix Festa
Sen/Gld-5:15-7:15 AM
Senior Dryland
Normal PM
Gold/Senior only
7-10:30 AM
Mark Twain
Thursday, December 31st
Mark Twain
Senior 1/Sen-7-10 AM
Gold-10-11:30 AM
OFF
OFF
Friday, January 1st
HAPPY NEW YEAR
OFF
OFF
Normal Practice
Mark Twain
Saturday, January 2nd
Felix Festa
Normal
WFSL Meet
At Mark Twain
8 AM Warmup
Mark Twain
Sunday, January 3rd
Felix Festa
Senior 1/Sen -9-Noon
Gold-9-11
Brz/Slv/SV/JV-9-11 AM
Wcc is closed for the Holiday from Thursday, December 24th, 2015—Monday, January 4th, 2016. Combined practices will be
held at either Mark Twain or Felix Festa and those schedules are posted above.
holiday parties
FELIX FESTA—Wednesday, December 23rd—Open Swim for all groups from 5:30-7 PM and party in Cafeteria from 7-9 PM
MARK TWAIN—Tuesday, December 29th—Murray’s Ice Rink 348 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY 10710
5:30-7:30 PM. Condors will provide Pizza and drinks, but we ask for families to bring some desserts. Sign up will be on the website.