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    Membership in the Lake Forest Swim Club is open to young people of all ages and abilities. Click the links in the Navigation area (right) for more information about any LFSC program. To speak directly with a coach please call 847 735 5372.

     Be the best that you can be at the Lake Forest Swim Club! With over 50 Illinois State Championship titles and 10 Olympic team members this is the place for you to learn that no goal is impossible to achieve.

    Lake Forest Swim Club . . . the home of Champion Swimmers!

    Construction is complete at the new Lake Forest College Sports and Recreation Center and we've moved back in. Our new phone number is 847.735.5372

    Tuesday
    Sep072010

    Welcome Back! Week at a Glance, Sept 6

    Be sure to check the Club Calendar on the website regularly for the most current practice and activity information. During the early part of the season we have several schedule changes as we all settle into a new routine. Be sure to check your practice squad's schedule carefully.

    Our website is the primary point of communication with additional distribution channels including Calling Post (Internet-based phone tree service) and Twitter (follow us as swimLFSC).

    Here's a summary of the week:

    LF College Building Access and Security --The college will be implementing a new security and access system to the Sports Center. The new system may include ID cards branded with the LFSC logo and information. It is very important that all swimmers and their families comply with these new requirements. Stay tuned to the website for more information as it is available.

    Rising Star Technical Clinics -- This week marks the return of our Rising Star Clinic for competitive stroke instruction. These clinics are open to both LFSC and non-LFSC members. Online registration is open or you can register on-site at the pool.

    New Swimmer Placements -- We welcome new swimmers to the team this week with evaluations and placements on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (4:00-4:30pm) and Saturday (9:45-10:05am). If you have swimming friends interested in becoming a part of the team please ask them to call Coach Laurel or send us a note to schedule an evaluation.

    Swim America Swim School  --  Registration for Fall 2010 classes is now open, see the Swim America page on the website.

    Meet Schedules -- Our meet schedule is complete and available online. All swimmers in the Yellow, Green, Bronze, Senior and National squads need to complete their Meet Schedule form right away.

    LFSC Hosted Meets -- LFSC is hosting three meets this season including the Illinois Sr Championship Meet. Information is posted for these meets in the LFSC Hosted Meets section of the website (note: each meet has a separate landing page).

    The schedule is subject to change due to scheduling or facility management directives.

    New Swimmer Placements -- Tue, Wed, Thu 4:00-4:30pm @ LFC   AND   Sat 9:45-10:05am @ LFC

    Rising Star Technical Clinics -- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 4:30-5:45pm @ LFC   AND   10:00-11:15am @ LFC

    Mini Dux  --  New session starts October 5 @ LFA; register online today!

    Mighty Dux  --   New session starts September 13 @ LFA; register online today!

    Yellow Squad  -- Tue, Thu, Fri 5:45-6:45pm @ LFC    (come to as many sessions as you like!)

    Green Squad  --  Tue, Thu, Fri 5:45-6:45pm @ LFC     (come to as many sessions as possible!)

    Bronze Squad  -- Tue, Thu, Fri 6:45-8:00pm @ LFC   AND   Sat 7:00-8:30am @ LFC    (come to every session)

    HS Prep Program --   new session starts Sept 20 @ LFC     (come to as many sessions as possible!)

    Sr and National  --  Tue, Thu, Fri 6:45-8:00pm @ LFC   AND   Sat 7:00-8:30am @ LFC   (come to every session)

    Dryland  --  Age Group Dryland schedule TBD.

    Age Group (Mighty Ducks, Yellow and Green squads) --TBD

    Bronze, Senior, National -- Tue/Thu, 5:45-6:45pm @ LFC   AND   Sat, 8:45-10:30am @ LFC

    HS Prep --   new session starts Sept 20; Dryland schedule TBA

    Remember to complete the Family Registration, Swimmer Registration and Meet Schedule Forms (on the Membership and Joining page). We are moving our registration database to online storage and need everyone to complete this process. See you at the pool!

    LFSC Lap-A-Thon . . . our annual lap-a-thon fundraiser is scheduled for this week at both LFA (Wed, May 26, 5:30-7:30pm . . . all squads) and at LFC (Thurs, May 27, 5:30-7:30pm . . . Sr and National). Be sure to complete your pledge forms for the event. Check back here for more details.
    Monday
    Sep062010

    Don't Miss Our First Annual Monster Mash AquaFest

    Monster Mash AquaFest Meet

    October 30-31, 2010

    Lakeview RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI   53158

    Join us for a weekend of devilishly fun swimming at the Midwest's premier competition venue. Our unique meet format and schedule allows for a fun fast-paced meet . . . and young swimmers will have plenty of time for Trick Or Treat fun, too.

    LFSC Swimmers must submit a meet schedule online in order to participate in this meet. A $25 per swimmer deposit is required to secure your entry and will be posted to your account when your Meet Schedule is received.

    You may also be interested in these LFSC meets:

     

    Thursday
    Sep022010

    LFSC Swimmers Honored By Illinois Swimming

    We proudly congratulate and recognize our teammates who achieved Top 10 rankings in their respective age groups for the long course season. Special congrats to Stanford-bound Mitch Stoehr for his four Number 1 rankings: 200 free, 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free.

     

     

     

     

     

    Elise Vondra

    400 free, 100 fly, 200 fly, 400 IM

     

    Chris Hodges

    100 breast

    Sally Stauder

    400 IM

     

    Langston Fitts

    400 free, 800 free, 1500 free

    Eleanor Meeks

    800 free

     

    Bryan Bunning

    100 back, 200 back, 200 fly, 400 IM

    Lindsey Schultz

    50 free, 100 free

     

    Dennis Kostidis

    400 free, 800 free, 1500 free, 400 IM

    Olivia Campbell

    200 back, 200 IM, 400 IM

     

    Mitch Stoehr

    100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free

    Mika Hlavin

    50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, 200 IM, 400 IM

     

     

     

    Rachel Stoehr

    200 free, 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free

     

     

     

    Dominique Bessette

    50 free, 100 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, 200 fly, 200 IM

     

     

     

    Saturday
    Aug282010

    Rising Star Technical Clinics, Fall 2010 - Registration Opens Today!

    Register Today . . . Bring a Friend! 

    Back to school and back to the pool! Tune up on your stroke skills in hte LFSC Rising Start Technical Clinic. Whether you are an experienced swimmer looking for a tune-up or a novice swimmer needing fundamental instruction this clinic is right for you. Start the new season right with a litttl extra attention to your stroke skills.

    Our Rising Star Clinics are open to all swimmers, membership with LFSC is not required.

    Clinic schedule:

    • Sept 7,   4:30 - 5:45pm - Freestyle Clinic
    • Sept 8,   4:30 - 5:45pm - Breaststroke Clinic
    • Sept 9,   4:30 - 5:45pm - Butterfly Clinic
    • Sept 10, 4:30 - 5:45pm - Backstroke Clinic
    • Sept 11, 10:00-11:45am - Starts and Turns Clinic

     Online registration is easy . . . Just complete this form today!

    The Lake Forest Swim Club is offering two technical clinics with in-depth instruction on competitive starts and turns for all four competitive strokes.
    Thursday
    Aug262010

    LFSC Has a Membership Option Right For You

    Joining or registering with LFSC is easy! We offer over 15 different membership options for both youth and High School/College swimmers. Other clubs may have a "take it or leave it" membership policy, at LFSC we want to create the right fit for everyone.

    New for 2011 . . .

    • the LFSC Mini-Ducks, professional coaching instruction for beginning competitive swimmers age 5-8 . . .

    • our High School Prep Program, technical instruction, strength training and  conditioning in a low intensity environment . . .

    • *OUR NEWEST PROGRAM*   High School Prep for 8th Graders, a gentle introduction to High School swimming without the traditional rigors of club swimming.

    Whether you are just beginning the sport or a real veteran there's a option for you. And if you don't see someting that fits . . . just ask, we're happy to consider new Membership options. Coach Laurel Liberty will answer your questions, 847 735 5372, or coachlaurel@sbcglobal.net.

    Here's a look at our current Membership Plans:

     

    Complete registration information is found on our Membership and Joining page.

    Monday
    Aug092010

    Online Swim School Registration Now Open!

    Online registration for the LFSC SwimAmerica Swim School is now open. Click these links to register or for more information:

    Thursday
    Jul012010

    Tools For Pools Appreciates Your Help At SwimFest

    Tools for Pools is a student-organized and run service project co-founded in January 2009 by Erin Mitchell and Katie Schott, both juniors at Lake Forest High School and swimmers for the Lake Forest Swim Club. The Mission of the organization is to promote and empower involvement in the sport of swimming in economically disadvantaged communities and populations. Our goal is to urge kids to utilize their talent, determination, and energy to grow as swimmers and young adults.

    To date Tools For Pools has collected and distributed over $2000 worth of caps, suits, goggles, kickboards, instructional DVDs and other equipment critical for learning and enjoying swimming. Here's what Tara  Gregg,  Zion  Park  District  Aquatics  Director,  says about Tools For Pools:

    “  .  .  .  the  team  [Zion  Park District Dolphins] was able  to make great use of everything  you  brought!  .  .  .  our  Learn  To  Swim  Lessons  have  also  been enhanced  because  of  the  supplies  you  brought.  The  instructors  were  so excited.
     
    “Often times we are forced to turn guests away because they do not possess the proper  swimming attire, but because of your donation we were able  to provide swimsuits for guests who could not afford their own.
     
    “ . . . you are changing the lives of others in a huge way.”

    This weekend Tools For Pools will be collecting gently used or new pool supplies (goggles, bathing suits, towels, flannel pants, etc.) for Midwest swim teams in need. Our collection box will be located near the check-in area of the RecPlex meet.

    Thank you for your generosity.  To find out more information, please contact:

    Katie Schott                                    49east91@gmail.com

    Erin Mitchell                                    erbear2894@aol.com

    Monday
    Jun212010

    Tips For Greatness From Mike Singletary

    On Father’s Day this past Sunday I went to church with my father at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington IL. The guest preacher was Mike Singletary. Mike was the “Heart of the Defense” for the Chicago Bears in the mid 1980s and the 1985 Super Bowl Champions. He is currently coaching the San Francisco 49ers.

    At the end of the service he asked all the coaches and athletes to join him for some of his thoughts on how to be a great at whatever sport you are doing. I took a few notes on some of the great points he made because they are things we all need to reminded of from time to time. I hope you find inspiration and a life-changing thought here.

    • Have a vision           

    Athletes need to develop of vision of how they are going to get to their goals. Merely having a goal isn’t enough, the vision is the plan that helps you get moving towards your goals.

    • Accepting mediocrity is a sign of quitting

    Excellence is a lonely path, the willingness to do to what is takes to be great at something is hard. Those that are willing to be mediocre and accept whatever they get will eventually quit. People tend to like people that are mediocre because they are not perceived as a threat to them as competitors.

    • Discipline and commitment

    Mike told us a story about an athlete that came to him and really wanted to make the team and asked Mike to work with him. Mike said that he would absolutely help him, "how about 6AM tomorrow morning?" To which the athlete said, "Gee, isn’t there another time you could help me?" Right then Mike knew how committed and how much discipline he had towards his goals.

    • It is never about convenience

    Choosing to do things that are convenient will never help you overcome mediocrity, but if you choose the things that are hard, sacrifice and go above and beyond you will be able to achieve.

    Take some time to think and self-reflect on these before your next practice or meet.

    Coach Laurel

    Sunday
    Jun062010

    The Greatest Coach . . .

    SOME WORDS OF WISDOM FROM COACH JOHN WOODEN

     "Never mistake activity for achievement"

     "Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think of you".

     "Be Prepared and Be Honest".

     "You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."

     "You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."

     " A Coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment."

     "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"

     "If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive a doer makes mistakes."

     "Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be."

     "Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."

     "Consider the rights of others before your own feelings and the feelings of others before your own rights"

     "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

     "Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability."

     "It's not so important who gets to start the game, but who finishes it."

     "It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen."

     "Talent is god-given. Be Humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be Careful."

     "The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team."

    Monday
    May102010

    "Meets We Go To" - Meet Details Page

    Details for upcoming meets is now posted on a new "Meets We Go To" page in the Meets section of the website. Click on the link you will find pages with information details for our upcoming meets.