LFSC Fundraising, Sponsorships and Advertising

LFSC is proud to have the support of the Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company for our swimmer recognition programs.

The LFSC Mini Ducks program is sponsored by Activator Cycles and Activator Music Academy.

LFSC team apparel and equipment is available at Kiddles Sporting Goods in Lake Forest.

For information about sponsoring one of our events or programs, or to advertise in one of our club communications please contact Coach Michael Lawrence.

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Practice Schedule and Calendar

 

Sunday
May202012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Results -- 20 May

 

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012

Thanks to every team and swimmer for your fantastic efforts this weekend! It was hot hot hot and the swimming was the same.

Special thanks to Bob Edwards, Meet Referee, and all of the volunteer officials. And a special shoutout of course, to our LFSC parents who volunteered time and energy to make the event a success.

Here are the important follow-up files, also posted on the Meet Landing Page:

Wednesday
May162012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic, 15 May -- Timing Assignments

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012


Contact Bob Edwards, Meet Referee, to volunteer to serve as an official . . . bedwardsii@comcast.net or Phone: 847-436-3712.

Meet Landing Page


Several teams have contacted us for information about the NATO Summit's potential impact on the meet. We do not have any special information or sources unavailable to the general public. Your best sources of information are media reports and text messages updates from Notify Chicago, a city sponsored information link.

Monday
May142012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic, 14 May -- Heat Limitations, Warm-up Schedule, Officials

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012


It's just a few days until the first splash at the Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic. Be sure to visit our website daily for updated information. This update firms up Heat Limitations, Warm-up Schedules and includes a Call For Officials.

We do not have any special information about the NATO Summit meetings and activities. Your best sources of information are media reports and text messages updates from Notify Chicago, a city sponsored information link.

Warm-up Schedule --

Morning session -- warm-up 7:30am, start 8:30am

Afternoon session -- warm-up no earlier than  12:45pm, start immediately following warm-up

Call For Officials -- From our Meet Referee, Bob Edwards . . .

"As Meet Referee I need your support in running this meet for the kids. So, if you were planning to watch from the stands, I have a better spot for you, just let me know. At this point I could really use some additional Ref’s and AJ’s. Contact me at  bedwardsii@comcast.net or Phone: 847-436-3712

Best regards,

Bob Edwards, Meet Ref

Heat Limitations -- We will be limiting the following events:  

Sr 200 IM - no more than 6 heats, Sr 400 IM and 800 free - no more than 3 heats, 12 & under 200 IM - no more than 3 heats

Other events may be limited as required by Illinois Swimming; final determination of heat limitations will be made at the meet. It is our intent to offer as many heats as possible while complying with ISI rules.

Timers and Officials --  Timing assignments will be posted Tuesday, 15 May.

Check-in and Psyche Sheets -- Psyche Sheets will be posted on 15 May.

The Live Results link is up-to-date with a draft of the Psyche Sheet.

Check-in will remain open as long as possible. Swimmers who are late will be accommodated as best as possible. We will insert swimmers into heats where possible or create extra heats if necessary. We will not however, be able to re-run events already finished.

Thursday
May102012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Update, 10 May -- NATO Summit and More

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012


We are all aware of the possible impact of the NATO Summit neetings and activities on the meet. We do not have any special information that is not available to the general public.

The best sources of information are actually press and TV briefings from official sources. You can recieve text messages or email updates at Notify Chicago, a city sponsored information link or the official Chicago NATO Summit website. (The Chicago NATO Summit link sends you back to Notify Chicago for traffic updates.)

Timers and Officials --  Timing assignments will be posted Friday, 11 May. Both timing and officiating could become challenging due to traffic or other problems. Please be patient and willing to pitch in. 

Check-in and Psyche Sheets -- Check-in will remain open as long as possible. Swimmers who are late will be accommodated as best as possible. We will insert swimmers into heats where possible or create extra heats if necessary. We will not however, be able to re-run events already finished. Psyche Sheets will be posted on 15 May; the Live Results link is up-to-date with a draft of the Psyche Sheet.

Heat Limitations -- We anticipate limiting the following events:

    • Sr 200 IM, no more than 6 heats

    • Sr 400 IM, 3 heats

    • Sr 800 free, 3 heats

    • 12&under 200 IM, 3 heats

Other events may be limited as required by Illinois Swimming; final determination of heat limitations will be made at the meet. It is our intent to offer as many heats as possible while complying with ISI rules. Please watch this website for updates on this and other important information.

Visit the Meet Landing Page for the latest information or the Meet Newsreel Page for archived information. Still to come . . . Lane Timing Assignments, Warm-up Times, Psyche Sheets.

Thursday
May102012

LFSC Families Need To Assist At The Daniel Jaekel Meet

Sign Up To Help Now!

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012

All LFSC families with swimmers participating in the meet are asked to help with meet operations. Sign up to help today using the SignUp Genius button.

LFSC swimmers who have not entered can still sign up the meet today using the online Meet Schedule Form.

Friday
May042012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Update, 4 May -- General

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012


The 34th edition of the meet is just 2 weeks away. We have a full and very fast field ready to take a step down the road to Omaha.

Entry updates for teams already entered are due by Monday, 7 May, 1:00pm. We can accept new entry times but not new swimmers.

We anticipate limiting the following events:

  • Sr 200 IM, no more than 6 heats

  • Sr 400 IM, 3 heats

  • Sr 800 free, 3 heats

  • 12&under 200 IM, 3 heats

Other events may be limited as required by Illinois Swimming; final determination of heat limitations will be made at the meet. It is our intent to offer as many heats as possible while complying with ISI rules. Please watch this website for updates on this and other important information.

We are of course, aware of the possible impact of the NATO Summit neetings and activities on the meet. At this time we do not have any information to pass on regarding traffic and/or security measures in the city. Your best sources for up-to-the-minute information is Nofity Chicago, a city sponsored information link or the official Chicago NATO Summit website.

Visit the Meet Landing Page for the latest information or the Meet Newsreel Page for archived information. Still to come . . . Lane Timing Assignments, Warm-up Times, Psyche Sheets.

LFSC swimmers who have not entered yet are reminded to sign up for meets today using the online Meet Schedule Form.

All families with swimmers participating in the meet are asked to

help with meet operations. Sign up to help today using the SignUp Genius button.Sign Up To Help Now!

 

 

Wednesday
May022012

The Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Meet is just around the corner.

LFSC swimmers who have not entered yet are reminded to sign up for meets today using the online Meet Schedule Form.

All families with swimmers participating in the meet are asked to help with meet operations.

Sign up to help today using the SignUp Genius button.Sign Up To Help Now!

Tuesday
Mar202012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Meet Entries Open April 12

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012


UIC Flames Natatorium, 901 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL   60608


The 34th Annual Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Meet is one of the longest continuously operating meets in Illinois. The meet was re-named in 2006 to honor LFSC swimmer Daniel Jaekel who died in 2005 at age 10 of a sudden heart condition. Each year we remember Daniel and the positive impact he made on our club and his teammates. One of our endearing memories has been his touching rendition of the Randy Newman hit song, "You've Got A Friend In Me".

This meet is open to all USA Swimming members  with the following teams expected to compete:  Academy Bullets, Ultimate Swimming, Bartlett Electrix Swim Team, New Trier Swim Club, Lincolnway Swim Assn, The Oak Park Swimmers, Barrington Swim Club, McGaw YMCA, YWCA Flying Fish, Swift Aquatics, Leaning Tower YMCA.

Contact us at  lfscentries@sbcglobal.net information about this or any future Lake Forest Swim Club event.  Be sure to check the LFSC website regularly for updated information!

Thursday
Mar012012

Speedo Champs Update, Lots 'O Stuff -- 1 March

 

Speedo Sectional Championships, March 8-11, 2012

Be sure to check the LFSC website regularly for updated information! Archived information can be found on the Meet Newsreel Page.

  • SCRATCH FORM -- Scratches from any event may be made using this form.
  • LATE ENTRY FORM -- Complete and submit the Late Entry Form to enter any missed entries.
  • NEW ENTRY FORM  -- Use this form for new entries achieved between March 1 and March 5.
  • Psyche Sheet v2012-0301 original
    • Please remember that the psyche sheet is only a draft. New entries, late entries and errors may change the psyche sheet.
    • Note the version number to determine whether changes have been made to the psyche sheet.
    • The psyche sheet will not be available for sale at the meet. Download and print a copy prior to the meet.
    • Please contact Coach Laurel Liberty with questions.
  • Live Results updated 1 March 2012
  •  Payment By Credit Card

Payment for any meet fees may be made by credit card with Google Checkout using the button below. Please add an additional $1/transaction to the total amount when using Google Checkout.

 

Speedo Champions Series Meet Fees

Speedo Champions Series Meet Fees: $

Friday
Feb032012

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Update, Events File -- 3 February

Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic

May 19-20, 2012

UIC Flames Natatorium, 901 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL   60608

The excitement is building toward the 2012 US Olympic Trials and Olympic Games. Join Illinois finest swimmers at the  34th Annual Daniel Jaekel Chicago Classic Meet. This meet is open to all USA Swimming members and clubs.

Meet Information and Team Manager Events File for the event are now available.

Information is being updated regularly on the Meet Landing Page as it is available. Archived information can be found on the Meet Newsreel Page. Be sure to check the LFSC website regularly for updated information!