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CHESTERBROOK SWIM & TENNIS NEWSLETTER
Spring 2009
April 2009 |
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President's Letter
Greetings
to all - hope you are all enjoying spring, knowing that
summer and the opening of the Chesterbrook season are just
around the corner! in fact, our season begins in less than
one month, on Saturday, May 16. And with a successful
Back-to-Pool/Dive/Tennis night on April 13, we are well on
our way towards launching a fabulous summer season for our
teams and activities.
I am very pleased to let you know that the Board has
retained the services of an architect, Stan Stewart, to
guide us through the planning phase of our clubhouse
renovation project. Stan comes to us with a wealth of
experience in Fairfax County, including with the Lee-Graham
clubhouse project. We have put together an advisory
committee of members to work with him, with the goal of
having some sketches and options available for your review
during the summer season. Stay tuned to our email notices
for further information on this important topic.
In addition to the usual make-ready projects for the summer,
the Board is also considering ways to make our facility more
"green" and environmentally conscious. Please share any
suggestions with a Board member or with Mike Duffner,
Chesterbrook Club Manager.
See you very shortly around the pool!
Gretchen Welch, President
gretchen.welch@yahoo.com
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Social |
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Come Enjoy a Summer of
Social Fun!
Celebrate the Pool Opening at the first Sunday Brunch and
TGIF of the season. We extend a special invitation to all
members, especially NEW MEMBERS, to celebrate the opening of
another great season at CST and to meet the Board.
Sunday Brunch/Meet the Board
reception
- Our first Sunday brunch will be held on May 17 from 11 am
to Noon. Please come and enjoy a quiet, relaxing hour of
adult swimming. The Social Committee will provide a generous
continental breakfast. This will be an opportunity to meet
Board members as well. See who is responsible for rules,
regulations, and all the great things that CSTC is known
for! Suggestions welcome!
TGIF/Meet the
Board/New Member Reception
-Please join us for the first TGIF on Friday, May 22, from 6
to 8 pm. Typically, TGIFs are BYOB & light hors
d'oeuvres events to unwind and chat with fellow members.
For our first TGIF, we would like to extend a special
invitation to all old and NEW MEMBERS to come meet the Board
and mingle with other members. Your Social Chairs will
provide some hors d'oeuvres as well!
We will keep you informed throughout the Spring and Summer
as more fun social events are scheduled.
Mary Lou Spear, Social Rep,
mspear@cox.net
Tammy Lindquist, Social Rep,
thlinquist@verizon.net
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Membership
News
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A warm welcome to all new Chesterbrook Families! It is great
to have lots of new faces joining the summer fun at CST.
A special thank you to everyone who mailed a check and
updated remittance notice by March 15th. Your timeliness
helps the club meet its cash flow responsibilities and
enables us to process incoming and outgoing members by
opening day.
If you have a membership question, feel free to contact me.
Kathie Hager, Membership
membership@chesterbrookclub.com
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WATER AEROBICS |
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Stay Cool in the Pool & Get a Workout Too!
Come join our water aerobics classes at the Upper Pool:
· Sundays 12 -1 pm &
· Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 8:30
Sunday, June 21st is the first class. Hope
to see you there! No experience necessary. Just bring a
suit, towel and pool shoes if you have them. No age group (
students run from 25 - 90) - anyone can come...yes, it's
open to men and women!
Classes are $7 each or buy a book of six tickets for $36.
Tickets are available at the class, and are not sold ahead
of time.
Beth Lehnert, Water Aerobics Instructor
703-356-5841,
byte.me@verizon.net
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SWIM TEAM NEWS |
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CST Swim Practice
- is only a few weeks away! Regular practice begins May
18th, and a complete schedule of the Practice times and Swim
Meets can be found on the new Swim Team web site listed
below. 2009 is going to be a great year for CST with the
return of Coach Joe in the lower pool and the exciting
addition of our newest coach, Kelli Morris Larkin, for the
upper pool. Kelli is taking the reins of our growing Little
Jaws team (formerly known as the development program).
 Little
Jaws Team
- For those of you new to Chesterbrook or with young
children, our Little Jaws team will consist of our youngest
Tigersharks as well as swimmers that decided to start
swimming a little later than others. We believe this team
is the future of CST and hope to make their experience
rewarding while providing top-notch instruction.
Eligibility for the Little Jaws team is based on the
following requirements, based on practices of other local
area swim programs, feedback from our coaches, and to ensure
the safety of your child as well as the safety of other
swimmers on the team.
· Swimmer must swim a recognized freestyle one length of
the pool, without stopping.
· Swimmer must swim one other recognizable stroke the
length of the pool, without stopping.
· Swimmer must be able to tread water for at least one
minute.
CST coaches reserve the right to ask any children on the
Little Jaws team who cannot keep up in practice to take
additional swim lessons. Any children asked to supplement
their practices with lessons will still be allowed to swim
in our Monday night meets.
There are two practices for the Little Jaws Program.
Practice group 1 will be from 7:30 am to 8:30
am. Practice group II will be from 8:15 am to 9:15 am.
Request for particular groups will be accepted but cannot
be promised. Following assessments, swimmers will be
grouped according to ability and placed in the appropriate
lane. We hope to have 6 to 8 swimmers per lane during each
practice time. All of this information and more can be
found on our website listed below.
Lara Offutt, Swim Team Rep
Mia DeWitt, Swim Team Rep
chesterbrookteamrep@yahoo.com
New Web Site!
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DIVE TEAM NEWS |
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The Dolphin Diving team has a developmental dive team and a
competitive dive team. Dive meets are held for both
developmental and competitive divers throughout the summer
dive season. The Dolphins compete in Division III for 2009.
We have a dynamic coaching staff for the Dolphins: Coach
Martin Brown, Coach Lydia Mendelson, Coach Meg Alderman, and
Assistant Coach Amelia Ward.
Dive Practice: Practice sessions are devoted to
improving skills and learning required dives for each
diver's age group. We have done our best
to coordinate with the swim and tennis programs so that
practices and competitions do not conflict. Exact
practice times will be published in the handbook. With
the addition of a second 1 meter board, practices should be
even more fun and efficient than ever before. Please arrive
to dive practice with two dry towels and sunscreen already
applied. Regular Season (beginning June 19th) times:
Practice I: M-F 8:15-9:15
Practice II M-F 9:15 - 10:15 am
Open practices (all ages) M & W 4:00 - 5:15; SAT 9:30 -
11:00
Getting Started: All new divers must come to any Saturday
practice during the pre-season to meet with coaches (June 1
- June 17th). The coaches will evaluate skills and place
you in an appropriate practice session. After school
practice is 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
Dive Team Suits: The Dive Team will use the same suit as
the Swim Team this year, available at Sport Fair. Boys may
wear the traditional brief or the longer "jammer." Boys may
not practice or compete in trunks.
Dive Team T-Shirts: A Dive Team t-shirt is included in the
cost of registration. Please be sure to mark your size on
the registration form. Additional t-shirts will be
available for purchase while supplies last.
Parental Involvement: Running a Dive Team takes many hands;
as a result we require parents of divers to help with
running the meets and organizing social events. Judges,
table-workers and announcers get the best view of the meets,
and volunteering for one of these jobs is a great way to
find out more about the sport. A special get-together is
planned for Friday, May29th at the Brown's house (1601
Maddux Lane) at 6:30 p.m. to provide you with more
information (parents only).
Dive Team Registration: Forms and fees are due prior to
participating in program. Make checks payable to
Chesterbrook Swim and Tennis Club and note "dive team dues"
in lower left corner. Registration may take place at
Back-to-Pool Night or by mailing forms and fees to: Melissa
Brown, DiveRep, 1601 Maddux Lane, McLean, VA 22101
Julie Esanu, Dive Team Rep (703) 532-1274
jesanu@verizon.net
Melissa Brown, Dive Team Rep (703) 847-4622
Melissabrown1@fcps.edu
2009 DIVE TEAM SCHEDULE
Meets: Regular season consists of five Tuesday night
competitive division meets and several Thursday night
developmental meets. Dive meets start at 6:00 p.m., with a
warm-up session beforehand (3:45pm for home meets and 4:45pm
for away meets). In addition to dual meets, our divers
compete in the NVSL Division I Individual Championships, the
Wally Martin Memorial 3M Championship, and the NVSL All
Stars Championship. Developmental divers are invited to
compete in the Crackerjack Meet.
May 29th: 6:30Parents Meeting:
June 1st : First Practice - 4:00 5:30
Saturday "open" practices 9:30 -
11:00 June 1st - 18th
June 6th: Coaches Clinic -10:00
June 7th: Team Rep/Judges - 8:30/9:30 @ Woodley
June 12th: Lollipop Meet - Friday, June 12th - 5:00
June 19th Regular Season Practices - Mon./Wed. open
practices 4:00-5:00
June 23rd: First Dual Meet (CB @ Ravensworth)
June 30th: 2nd Dual Meet (Ilda @ CB)
July 2ndIntrasquad Meet at CB
July 7th 3rd Dual Meet (North Springfield & CB)
July 9th: Developmental Meet (Arlington Forest @
CB)
July 12th: Wally Martin 3 Meter Meet @ Oak Marr
July 14th: 4th Dual Meet (CB @SHBR)
July 16th: Developmental Meet (Overlee @ CB)
July 19th: Cracker Jacks @ Truro
July 21st: 5th Dual Meet (Mantua @ CB)
Last Regular Season Practice
July 26th: Divisionals: July 26th
August 2nd All Stars |
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Tennis |
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Chesterbrook's 2009 Tennis Season! |
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We have tennis programs for all levels of play and ages,
including casual social events. A tennis calendar will be
emailed at regular intervals to provide updates on tennis
events.
JUNIOR
TENNIS TEAM PRACTICE
Begins June 8th M/W/F, from 4-6pm ;
Switching on June 22nd to M/W/F, from 3-6pm.
Each group/level will practice for one hour within the 3-6
time frame.
Great Pros for a Great Season!
Christian Canepa will return as the Head
Tennis Pro. Chris continues to do a great job with the
junior and adult clinics, and captains our junior tennis
team.
Randy Saadeh, our Associate Pro, coaches the
adult teams and will offer Chesterbrook members clinics in
the evenings and weekends. Randy has had over 15 years of
experience teaching both juniors and adults.
Julie Lerner, our new assistant pro, will be
teaching the summer camps & team practices, and is available
for private hitting sessions. Julie is a long-time student
of Coach Chris, and currently plays for her college team.
New Keys for Tennis Courts
Coming Soon.
We are changing locks on the courts soon to
improve
security. All court users will require new keys. New keys
can be obtained for $5 each from Grace O'Grady. The date of
the lock change will be announced soon.
Reminder re Court Rules and Regulations
· A court may be reserved for singles for 1 hour
and for doubles for 1 1/2 hours. Only one reservation may
be made at a time. Once a reservation time has been played,
another may be scheduled.
· Please close the gate after you leave the court.
· Turn off the lights after you finish playing at
night.
Shirts must be worn at all times.
No rollerblading or skateboarding or playing lacrosse on the
courts.
Only tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on the
courts.
The guest fee is $5.00 and is payable at the Clubhouse.
At least one Member must be present while using courts.
CST Tennis Program Contacts
League Match Day Time
Level Captain Contact
Men's Day (A) Saturday AM 4.0-5.0 Roy
Lavick 703-533-0585
Men's Evening (B) Wednesday PM 3.0-4.0
Marty Huppert
martybar@twstl.com
Women's Evening (B) Monday PM 3.0-4.0 Betsy
Sigman gman6@verizon.net
Tennis Reps Grace O' Grady (Juniors)
gmogrady@verizon.net
Murthy Kambhampaty (Adults)
703-241-7713,
cheetahRep@majck.com
Tennis Pros Chris Canepa 571-434-1992,
clctennispro@msn.com
Randy Saadeh 703-731-4712,
tennispro1203@yahoo.com
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CHESTERBROOK'S
2009 SUMMER TENNIS REGISTRATION |
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Summer Tennis Camps Starting June 15th
Summer Tiny-Tots:
June 15th-Aug. 28th, Ages 3-5, 8-8:45am. One week sessions
run M-Th.
Early Cost $85.
Regular cost $100. Choose one or more weeks.
Junior Development Camp: June 15th- Aug.
28th, Ages 6 & up. 9-10:30am or 10:30-12pm. One week
sessions run M-Th.
Early Cost $145. Regular cost $175 Choose
one or more weeks.
Extended Jr. Dev. Camp: June 15th-Aug.
28th, Ages 6-up. 9am-12pm. One week sessions
run M-Th.
Early Cost $270.
Regular cost $320 Choose one or more weeks.
Intermediate/Advanced Jr. Development Camps:
June 15th-Aug. 28th, Ages 9 & up.
12-2:30pm. One week sessions run M- Th.
Early cost $225. Regular Cost $260. Choose
one or more weeks.
All Day Tennis & Golf Camp: July
13th-16th . Ages 7 & up. 9am-2pm. Camp includes: Two full
days of tennis & two full days of golf. (Driving range,
Putting Greens, Miniature Golf, etc...) We will travel on
golf days. ( I will be driving). Be sure to bring snack or
lunch along with your bathing suit. Camp is limited to 7
students per camp.
Early Cost $350.
Regular cost $420
**Fridays are reserved for make-up days.**
Early Registration Deadline
for Early Cost Rates: Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
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Send Form to: 46373 Utica Square, Sterling Va. 20165.
Please make check payable to Christian Canepa. Thank
you
Student
name:......................................
Telephone #......................................
Parents:.........................................
E-mail.............................................
Emergency Contact...................................................................................................
Clinic name/date/time.................................................................................................
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SWIM INSTRUCTION PROGRAM GUIDE SUMMER 2009 |
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Swim Classes
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Age guidelines are approximate. A parent should choose a
class based on the parent's assessment of the child's
skills. Instructors can make placement changes after
classes start. A swimmer should enroll in only one class
per session. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low
enrollment. Call Michael Coleson, Director of Swim
Instruction, at the pool (703) 356-4471, or send an e-mail
to
mcoleson@gmu.edu for information. See below for classes
and enrollment.
Tiny Tots
16 months - 3 years Fee:
$90
This class, held in the baby pool, introduces toddlers and
young children to the water in a gentle and developmentally
appropriate way. The instructors will help the children
learn to enjoy their water experience in a safe and relaxed
manner. Two trained instructors work with each class of up
to ten students.
No Session 1 Session 2: M-F, June 22 - July 3
Session 3: M-F, July 13 - July 24
Class #1 10:30 - 11:00am Class # 1
10:30 - 11:00am
Class #2 11:15 - 11:45am Class # 2 11:15 -
11:45am
Pre-Beginner 3 - 5
years
Fee: $90
This class, held in a shallow end of the upper pool,
introduces children to the pool environment, with emphasis
on overcoming fears, learning basic water safety, and basic
floating and kicking skills. Two trained instructors work
with each class of up to ten students. (Swimmers
must be toilet-trained)
No Session 1
Session 2: M-F, June 22 - July 3
Session 3: M-F, July 13 - July 24
Class #1 10:30 - 11:00am Class # 1 10:30 -
11:00am
Class #2 11:15 - 11:45am Class # 2 11:15 -
11:45am
Beginner 4 - 6
years
Fee: $90
This class, held in the upper pool, is designed for the
child who can enter the pool comfortably, fully submerge
his/her face for three seconds, and demonstrate a supported
kick on front and back. Students will learn stroke
readiness, underwater exploration skills, and improve their
kicking, floating and breathing skills. Two trained
instructors work with each class of up to ten students.
No Session 1 Session 2: M-F, June 22 - July
3 Session 3: M-F, July 13 - July 24
Class #1 10:30 - 11:00am Class # 1
10:30 - 11:00am
Class #2 11:15 - 11:45am Class # 2 11:15 -
11:45am
Advanced Beginner 4 -
7
years
Fee: $90
Children who can submerge and retrieve an object in
chest-deep water and swim on front and back for five yards
will learn basic breathing and arm patterns in the upper
pool. Instructors will work on front and back crawl and
introduce the elementary backstroke and treading water. Two
trained instructors work with each class of up to ten
students.
Session 1: M-F, June 1 -June 12 Session
2: M-F, June 22 - July 3 Session 3: M-F, July
13 - July 24
Class # 1 4:00 - 4:30pm Class # 1 10:30
- 11:00am Class # 1 10:30 - 11:00am
Class # 2 4:30 - 5:00pm Class # 2 11:15 -
11:45am Class # 2 11:15 - 11:45am
Developmental 5 - 8
years
Fee: $90
This class will be held in the upper pool.
Children entering this class should be able to dive into the
pool from a seated position on the side and be able to swim
ten yards each using the front crawl and the elementary
backstroke. Students will work on front crawl, backstroke,
diving, and safety skills. Breaststroke, sidestroke, and
wall turns will be introduced. Two trained instructors work
with each class of up to ten students.
Session 1: M-F, June 1 - June 12 Session 2: M-F,
June 22 - July 3 Session 3: M-F, July 13-July 24
Class # 1 4:00 - 4:30pm Class # 1 10:30
- 11:00am Class # 1 10:30 - 11:00am
Class # 2 4:30 - 5:00pm Class # 2 11:15 -
11:45am Class # 2 11:15 - 11:45am
How To Register for Swim Classes
To register by mail, complete the form below, cut it out,
and
mail it to Michael Coleson, 2969 Wilson Ave, Oakton, VA
22124 By May 31, 2009. A swimmer
should enroll in only one class per session. You may use
photocopies of the form or write additional information on
a separate sheet if necessary. Make checks payable to
Chesterbrook Swimming & Tennis Club. No confirmation will
be sent. Please note the classes that you sign up for on
your family calendar. If a class is full, your registration
will be returned to you by mail. You may also register at
the pool desk after the pool opens. Full payment is
required at the time of registration. Register early,
because some classes, especially those for younger children,
fill up promptly. For more information, call Michael
Coleson at (571) 722-7893, or send e-mail to
mcoleson@gmu.edu.
Qualified instructors offer private swim lessons at
Chesterbrook Pool. Parents work with the instructor
personally to create a program and schedule that fits the
needs of the individual swimmer. The fee starts at $18 per
half-hour lesson. More experienced instructors charge
higher rates. Michael Coleson, Director of the Swim
Instruction Program, and/or Mike Duffner will be happy to
help you find the instructor who's right for you once the
pool has opened.
No scheduling for private lessons will take place until the
pool has opened. For more information, send
an e-mail to
mcoleson@gmu.edu or call the pool this summer to speak
with Mike Duffner or Michael Coleson at (703) 356-4471.
Lifeguard Certification
Jenny
York, Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer, will offer a course in
lifeguard certification and lifeguard recertification at the
the Overlee pool. Details are available at wee.overlee.org
("2009 Lifeguard Class Information"). Participants must be
at least 15 years old. Contact Jenny York at email
overleemanager@gmail.com for more information on the
classes or schedule, or to register for class. Payment must
be received prior to class at time of registration, and
payment should be directly to Jenny York.
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Chesterbrook Dive Team 2009 Registration Form |
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Chesterbrook Dive Team 2009
Registration Form--Page 2
PARENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION (MANDATORY)
It takes many parents to successfully run dive meets and
dive team events; fortunately, it's also a lot of fun!
Please check your areas of interest on the list below. We
are especially in need of people willing to train as NVSL
certified officials (judges, referees) for both Tuesday
night meets and Thursday night "B" meets.
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Additional T-Shirt Total
@$15: $
CHECK TOTAL:
$
Please make checks payable to: Chesterbrook Swimming &
Tennis Club
CHECK #:
and note "Dive Team Dues" in the lower left corner of the
check.
Thank you!
Please turn in this form with your check at Back-to-Pool
Night at Chesterbrook Elementary School (across from the
pool), or mail this form with dues check to:
Melissa Brown 1601 Maddux Lane;
McLean, VA 22101
Questions? Contact your Dive Team Reps:
Melissa Brown 703 847- 4622
melissabrown01@verizon.net or
Julie Esanu (703) 532-1274
jesanu@verizon.net
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