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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:36 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Lake Forest Swim Club</title><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/</link><description>News from the Lake Forest Swim Club, Lake Forest, IL 60045</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:59:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright>Copyright © 2009, Lake Forest Swim Club. All rights reserved.</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><itunes:author>Michael Lawrence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Olympic Swimming in Lake Forest, IL since 1958!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>swimming,Lake,Forest,IL,Illinois,LFSC</itunes:keywords><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Lake Forest Swim Club</itunes:name><itunes:email>lfsc@sbcglobal.net</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Sports &amp; Recreation"/><item><title>Wisconsin SwimFest, July 2-3, 2010</title><category>Long Course</category><category>Meets</category><category>SwimFest</category><category>long course</category><category>meets</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:48:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/3/9/wisconsin-swimfest-july-2-3-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6960349</guid><description><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/meet-stuff/logos/SwimFest%202.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265651756395" alt="" width="126" height="92" /></span></span><span style="font-size: 110%;">Wisconsin SwimFest, </span><em>July 2-3, 2010</em></h2>
<p><strong>L</strong><strong>akeview RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI&nbsp;&nbsp; 53158</strong><em><br /></em></p>
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<p>Reservations for the upcoming Wisconsin SwimFest are open beginning today. Forms and other files are available on the event page under <em>"News"</em> and in the <em>"<a href="http://www.swimlfsc.org/downloads/" target="_blank">Download Files</a>"</em> section. Reserve your entry into the meet by completing the <a href="http://www.swimlfsc.org/downloads/05-lfsc-hosted-meets/04-lfsc-wisconsin-swimfest-july-2010/SF Reservation form.pdf">Reservation Form</a> today.</p>
<p>The Lakeview RecPlex is a brand new 10-lane 50 meter facility slated to open on June 1st. We are proud and excited to host one of the first competitions in the facility. The 2010 Central Zone Championships are scheduled for the RecPlex and this is your opportunity to race in the finest aquatic facility in the area!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6960349.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>ISI Age Group Championship Meet - March 12-14, 2010</title><category>Championships</category><category>Meets</category><category>News</category><category>jo</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:42:01 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/3/9/isi-age-group-championship-meet-march-12-14-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6954765</guid><description><![CDATA[<h2><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/meet-stuff/logos/2010_State_Logo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268149597351" alt="" width="129" height="100" /></span></span>ISI Age Group Championship Meet, <em>March 12-14, 2010<br /></em></h2>
<p><strong>UIC Flames Natatorium, 901 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL&nbsp;&nbsp; 60608</strong></p>
<p>The Ducks are ready to make a splash! Information has been posted on the special JO page in the <em>"News"</em> section of the website. Watch here for additional information as it becomes available.</p>
<p>The Psyche Sheets, Warm-up Assigments and Timeline are now posted.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6954765.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Mika Punches Her Ticket To Jr Nationals</title><category>Meet Results</category><category>Meets</category><category>News</category><category>sr champs</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:54:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/3/7/mika-punches-her-ticket-to-jr-nationals.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6936385</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><img class='iphone-image' src='http://www.swimlfsc.org/resource/iphone-20100307135417-1.jpg?fileId=6041301'/></p><p>Mika Hlavin jumped on the Jr National train with a new qualifying time in the 200 IM, good for 9th place. She also posted a 20th place finish in the 100 fly.  </p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6936385.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>High School Prep Program Coaching Announcement</title><category>High School</category><category>Long Course</category><category>News</category><category>Programs</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:07:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/3/4/high-school-prep-program-coaching-announcement.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6909192</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><span style="color: #548dd4; font-size: 150%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/NEW%201.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266510681025" alt="" width="145" height="129" /></span></span>LFSC Club High School Prep Program</span></strong></em></p>
<p>We are very pleased and excited to announce the addition of <em><strong>Cindy Dell and Doug Lennox</strong></em> to the Coaching Staff for our new High School Prep Program. Cindy and Doug will join <em><strong>Jory Blauer, Laurel Liberty and Bill Senese</strong></em> in leading this special program.</p>
<p><strong>Coach Cindy</strong> is a long-time fixture in the Lake Forest swimming community as the Head Coach for the highly successful Lake Forest High School Boys Team and as an age group coach with LFSC. Most recently Cindy guided Mitch Stoehr to double Gold Medals at the 2010 IHSA State Meet. Cindy has also been an Assistant Coach with the LFHS Girls Team and teaches competitive swimming during the summer at the Lake Forest Club.</p>
<p><strong>Doug Lennox</strong> competed in the 2008 Olympics representing Puerto Rico. Doug swam at Princeton where he achieved All-America status and competed at the NCAA Division I Nationals. During his prep years he was an Illinois High School State Champion in the 100 butterfly. Swimmers in the HS Prep Program will benefit greatly from his enthusiasm and extensive international experience.</p>
<p>The LFSC High School Prep Program is designed to help Varsity, Jr, Varsity, multi-sport and Middle School (8th graders) improve technical skills, fitness, and strength for your next high school season. Your greatest high school season ever is just a few months away. Be your best, train with the best!</p>
<p>Online registration is easy . . . <strong><span style="color: blue;">just click on the <em>Membership and Joining</em> link</span></strong> . . . register Online Today! For your convenience we accept VISA, Discover, American Express, MasterCard and Diner&rsquo;s Club as payment of all LFSC program fees.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6909192.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Persist Without Exception</title><category>Inspiration</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:20:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/3/3/persist-without-exception.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6896675</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>From the college entrance essay of Jackson Leonard, son of former LFSC coach John Leonard.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/post-images/swinging medal.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267638216464" alt="" /></span></span>"... there is a difference between those swimmers who try and those who try harder. It became my obsession by all who watched me as a swimmer who tried harder than anyone else.</p>
<p>"After placing 13th in the 2007 [Florida HS] State Meet, I resolved to make sure absolutely nothing stood in my way of placing in the top three in my final high school swimming season in 2008.My mind was set and no force in heaven or on Earth was going to break my will to succeed. I spent countless hours in the weight room alone lifting and working out until exhaustion. Countless hours were spent with no one there to congratulate me on my efforts or look on in admiration; only me desire to succeed stood with me during those hours.</p>
<p>"... I have been hardened to perform at the necessary level to achieve the title of state champion. ... we are not handed anything in this life without a price ... The only way to accomplish any feat in life is to persist without exception."</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6896675.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Long Course Season 2010 Registration Open</title><category>Long Course</category><category>Membership</category><category>News</category><category>long course</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:29:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/3/2/long-course-season-2010-registration-open.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6882733</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/ugly%20butterfly.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267565489334" alt="" width="159" height="92" /></span></span>Registration forms and information are now available on our new "<a href="http://www.swimlfsc.org/membership/" target="_blank">Membership and Joining</a>" page (under <strong>MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION</strong>). We are still bulding out the page daily as we nail down additional details.</p>
<p>To register please visit the site and complete <em><strong>Form A</strong></em> - Family Information, <em><strong>Form B, C, G or H</strong></em> - Swimmer Information, and <em><strong>Form E</strong></em> - Meet Schedule. Additional forms for our Payment Plan and Meet Schedule Changes are also available.</p>
<p>The Practice Schedule will be posted this week and squad rosters will be posted on March 15th.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6882733.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Mitch Stoehr, Double State Champ</title><category>Meet Results</category><category>Meets</category><category>Mitch Stoehr</category><category>News</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:09:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/2/27/mitch-stoehr-double-state-champ.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6855911</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img class="iphone-image" src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/resource/iphone-20100227150945-1.jpg?fileId=5967006" alt="" width="174" height="170" /></span></span></p>
<p>Mitch Stoehr let loose a commanding performance in the 200 freestyle at the IHSA State Championships today. Mitch stopped the clock in 1:38.52 to win his first-ever HS State title.</p>
<p>Mitch backed up his 200 up with a come-from-behind victory in the 100 freestyle (45.32).</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6855911.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Training Animals - February</title><category>Recognition</category><category>training animal</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:14:12 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/2/26/training-animals-february.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6838801</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/post-images/training_animal.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265000311470" alt="" width="195" height="92" /></span></span>Congratulations to our Age Group Training Animals for the month of February.<br /><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Yellow Squad -</strong> Cynthia Li, Michael Hambleton, Gemma Muirhead<br /><strong>Bronze Squad -</strong> Juliana Holzer, Morgan Parker, Alessandro Raganelli, Sally Stauder</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6838801.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SwimFest Meet Update - Feb 25, 2010</title><category>Meets</category><category>News</category><category>SwimFest</category><category>long course</category><category>meets</category><category>pleasant prairie</category><category>recplex</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:27:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/2/25/swimfest-meet-update-feb-25-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6833403</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.swimlfsc.org/storage/meet-stuff/logos/SwimFest%202.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267116106207" alt="" width="125" height="92" /></span></span>The LFSC <em>Wisconsin SwimFest</em> Meet is on the calendar! The meet will be one of the first held at the new state-of-the-art Lakeview RecPlex Aquatic Center in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Mark your calendar for July 2-3 and head for the RecPlex.</p>
<p>The <em>SwimFest</em> features a unique 3-session format with events for 8&amp;under, 9/10, 11/12 and Sr swimmers. Warm-up on Friday (11/12 and Sr) opens at 2:00pm with the first event making a splash at 3:00pm. Saturday sessions are scheduled for warm-up at 7:00am (8&amp;under, Sr) and 1:00pm (9/10 and 11/12).</p>
<p>Meet information and the Wisconsin Swimming Reservation form are available on the "<em>Wisconsin SwimFest News"</em> page and from the <em>"Download"</em> section.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6833403.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New College Swimming Page</title><category>College</category><category>News</category><category>college</category><dc:creator>Lake Forest Swim Club</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:56:19 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/2010/2/20/new-college-swimming-page.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">334144:4949894:6768136</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Check out our new "College Swimming" page from the <em><strong>News and Tools</strong><strong></strong></em> section. We are posting college meet results and news items about LFSC alums <a href="http://www.swimlfsc.org/college/">here</a>. Our plans for the future include posting information for prospective college swimmers.</p>
<p>Send us a note about any LFSC swimmers and their college info so we can add them to the results page.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.swimlfsc.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6768136.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>