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Awards Dinner, Sunday, 4/15/12

Hillside Manor, Kingston

4:00pm

 

 

 

Registration Papers for Spring/Summer Swim and Awards Dinner are due!!!!

Spring Season : April 16 - June 8

Summer Season: June 11 - July 27

 

 

 

 

March 12

Please check for changes on the Metro website before you leave.

 

Due to the large volume of swimmers Junior Olympics will be held at 2 pools!

We will need a parent to time at Lehman on Friday AM session!!

 

Don't forget to cancel your hotel in Nanuet if you are not going to Felix Festa. If you have a prepaid room, let us know, maybe you can switch with someone who just holds a reservation.

For Lehman we usually stay at the Hampton Inn in Elmsford    website

 

March 3

 

Yearbook Info

 

February 28

 

Awards Dinner Reservation Form

 

 

2012 Spring/Summer Registration and Fall Reservation Form returning swimmer

 

 

2012 Spring Summer Registration new swimmer (not a 2012 USA Swimming member)

 

 

 

If you would like to reserve rooms for upcoming Championship meets at Felix Festa or Lehman, we have reserved blocks of rooms at the

 

Hampton Inn, 260 Route 59 West, Nanuet, NY 10954 Tel. 845-623-0900.
Use Northern Dutchess Aquatic Club and reference event number by each booking when making your own reservation by DEADLINES indicated.  Meets are at Felix Festa.

Condors NCAA Format Meet:

January 27, 28, 29: block of 5 rooms on hold at rate of $95 per night plus room taxes, etc. Reservation cut-off date is January 19.  Event # 2222.
SILVERS:
March 2, 3, 4: block of 20 rooms on hold at $95 per night plus room taxes, etc. Reservation cut-off date is February 1.  Event # 2224.
JOs:
March 16, 17, 18: block of 10 rooms on hold at $95 per night plus room taxes, etc. Reservation cut-off date is February 15.  Event # 2225.
 
Hampton Inn, 200 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523  Tel. 914-592-5682.
Use Northern Dutchess Aquatic Club when making your own reservation by DEADLINES indicated.  Meets are at Lehman College.
 

Zones Qualifier Meet:

February 18, 19: block of 5 rooms on hold at $104 per night plus room taxes, etc. Reservation cut-off date is February 1.
SENIOR METS:
February 23, 24, 25: block of 5 rooms on hold at $104 per night plus room taxes, etc. Reservation cut-off date is February 8.

 

January 15

 

We have practice on MLK Day

 

January 3, 2012

 

Our annual Team Picture will be taken Thursday, January 12 before the 6pm practice. Please come dressed in your NDAC gear!

 

 

Holiday Practice Schedule

12/27 (Tuesday)        AM practice: 9:30 – 11:30 Groups 3+4 only.
                               PM practice: All Groups / Normal Schedule
                               Note: Weight Training 4:45 p.m.

12/28 (Wednesday)   AM practice: 9:30–10:30 Groups 1+2                                                                                                     .                                                   9:30–11:30 Groups 3+4
                               PM practice: Normal Schedule (Group 4)               
       
12/29 (Thursday)       AM practice: 9:30 – 11:30 Groups 3,4 only.
                               PM practice: All Groups / Normal Schedule
                               Note: Weight Training 4:45 p.m.

12/29 (Friday)           AM practice: 9:30–10:30 Groups 1+2                                                                                                     .                                                  9:30–11:30 Groups 3+4

               
                               16th Annual Overnight Extravaganza!
                               Meet at Bard at 6:00 p.m.


12/31 (Saturday)       Bard closed – no practice :0(
           
1/2 (Monday)            Resume normal practice schedule.

 

 

December 16

 

NDAC Overnight - December 30.

Read the Holiday letter for more info about the Overnight and our holiday practice schedule

 

December 5

 

THE DIRECT HEALTH EFFECTS OF STIMULANT/ENERGY DRINKS
 

November 16

 

USA Swimming article  Energy Drinks, a No-No for Younger Swimmers

 

November 15

 

Team Wear Holiday Order

We've added hoodies in dark purple and violet, as well as dark purple mesh shorts with NDAC written on the seat.

Several styles of winter caps are also available and the 2011/2012 long sleeved team T-Shirt. We've kept the prices low and encourage you to have your swimmer's name embroidered for easy recognition.
 
All orders are due by November 30th. We will then have everything ready for you by December 16th, just in time for the holidays.
 
Place your orders in the SISTARE File in the NDAC Box at Pool
 
Questions should be directed to Janet Sistare -  jsistare@gmail.com (845-698-0362) 

 

Swimmers Team Wear Order Form revised, mesh shorts choice of NDAC logo on leg or NDAC written on seat

Parents Team Wear Order Form

 

 

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Coach Storrs' 2011-2012 Parent Letter: Coach's Corner click

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October 27

Weight Training is cancelled tonight, Thursday, Oct. 27

 

NO Practice on HALLOWEEN

 

October 18

Due to the Marist meet practice for Groups 3+4 will end this Friday at 7:15pm. Please pick your child up on time!         Groups 1+2 practice schedule is not changed.

Saturday: no practice.

Elizabeth Miller Memorial Invitational

October 21-23, 2011 @ Marist
 
Warm-up times:
Friday, 10/21
Session 1 (Events 1-14)   : 4:00pm Warm-up - 5:00pm Start
Saturday, 10/22
Session 2 (Events 15-42) :   8:00am Warm-up - 9:00am Start
Session 3 (Events 43-66) : 12:00pm Warm-up - 1:00pm Start
Sunday, 10/23
Session 4 (Events 67-92) :   8:00am Warm-up - 9:00am Start
Session 5 (Events 93-116): 12:00pm Warm-up - 1:00pm Start

 
Please let the coaches know if you intend to scratch or if you are running late. You can text early before the meet
The coaches' cell phone #s:      Group 1 Swimmers please text Coach Storrs.
Coach Storrs: 845-399-1717
Yvonne: 914-466-3451
Rayla: 845-399-0007
Mary: 845-233-1197

 

 

October 13

About hydration and energy drinks:

Does Energy Drink In = Energy Out

 

Energy Needs of a Growing Swimmer

 

Keys to Hydration

 

 

USA Swimming Nutrition Page  offers a great Nutrition Tracker

 

October 12

How to Prevent Shoulder Injuries USA Swimming article

 

 

October 08

We have several swimmers with severe peanut allergy on our team. Please be considerate and avoid bringing peanut laced snacks. THANK YOU

 

 

September 26

 

ESSL meets have been posted on Meets page

 

Top Five Beverage Choices for Swimmers  another good article!!

 

September 17

 

Smart Eating for Swimmers on Race Days good article!!

 

 

Suit Try on Order Forms:

 

NDAC Suit Order Form        NDAC Accessory Order Form (Goggles, drag suits, fins, etc)

 

 

September 15

 

Saturday 9/17, practice will be at the Red Hook Pool, not at Bard

 

September 14

We have to start our season by moving entry deadlines up, all meets are filling up rather rapidly and we do not want to get squeezed out.
Swimmers and parents of Group 3 (Yvonne/Mary) and Group 4 (Kevin)                                                                             You have to let us know by tomorrow, Thursday, 9/15 if you want to SCRATCH any day(s) of these meets                        Oct 21-23     Marist Elizabeth Miller Invitational @ Marist                                                                                                       Nov 4-6        NY Sharks Fall Classic @ Felix Festa, Nyack                                                                                                    Nov 11-13    VAC Classic @ Valley Central HS                                                                                                                          Please remember, you will get billed for the entries if you do not scratch in time.

Swimmers and parents in Groups 1 (Lisa) and Group 2 (Rayla)                                                                                               You have to let us know by tomorrow, Thursday, 9/15 if you want to ENTER any day(s) of these meets                              Oct 21-23     Marist Elizabeth Miller Invitational @ Marist                                                                                                        Nov 11-13    VAC Classic @ Valley Central HS 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

September 10

Mark Your Calendars:

Suit try-on and order date: TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

4:00 to 7:00pm at Bard pool

Swimmer's Choice will come with samples of our team swim suits You can buy drag suits, fins, goggles, pull-buoys, back packs and more.

Our new suits are black with the NDAC logo. Girls' suits are available with thin straps or wide straps. Boys can get jammers or briefs.

 

 

Practice starts, Monday, Sept. 12.   YEAHH!!

 

NO PRACTICE ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, the pool will be closed

 

Be Cool at the Pool!

NDAC Spirit Wear for parents and swimmers.  If you want to order polo shirts or hoodies and sweat pants use one of the order forms below. The order is due by September 30.  We will collect a second order by the end of October (ready for Christmas).

 

Parent "Team Wear" Order Form

 

Hoodies and Sweats Order Form

 

 

August 2

August 22-25, 2011
Coach Storrs' Stroke Clinic
at the Red Hook rec pool
to register call Kevin Storrs at 845-399-1717
 
Saturday, September 10, 4-7pm at Red Hook Rec Pool
NDAC Pot-luck, Registration, Parent Meeting and Cap Order
all wrapped in one to make it easier for you.
 
If you are planning on joining NDAC, this is a must!
- Fill out your registration papers and pay.
- Orders for personalized (with your name on) caps are only possible at this meeting!!!
- Coaches and board members will all be present to answer questions!
- Meet the other parents and swimmers.
- Get all the info you need!
- Potluck!
- Pool time for the kids (weather permitting)

 
If you cannot come to our Registration Pot-luck contact our Registrar Marie Hull at registration@ndac.us
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SWIMMERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SWIM UNLESS ALL THEIR REGISTRATION PAPERS ARE FILLED OUT AND FILED WITH NDAC. Absolutely no unregistered swimmers will be permitted to enter the Bard pool, no matter how many years you have been swimming with NDAC!!
 
Monday, September 12, 2011
1st day of NDAC practice
at Bard Pool

 

August 24

2011-2012 Registration forms are posted at Registration

 

 

If you are interested in swimming with NDAC this spring, summer or next fall, please send in your swimmer's name, age and experience level by email. Please include your phone number. We will get back to you with a try out date  and registration information.      Thank you!

 

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Required equipment:

  • Team Suit

  • NDAC cap (personalized must be ordered through Swimmers Choice but generic caps are for sale through NDAC)

  • Flippers

  • Goggles

  • Groups 3 & 4: Kickboard + Pull-buoy