Michael Gannon, 1992-2012

We mourn the loss of a teammate and friend, Michael Gannon. Michael died on Saturday, 28 April, in his dorm at Boston College. Our prayers are with Jeff, Chrystal and Michelle.

Visitation for Michael will be Friday, May 4, 3:00-9:00pm at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Avenue, Lake Forest IL   60045, (847) 234-0022

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, May 5, 10:00am at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest IL   60045, (847) 234-0205

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Michael's name to the Lake Forest Swim Club. Donations can be mailed to

"LFSC, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest IL   60045"

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The Lake Forest Swim Club is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are deductible under current IRS regulations.

Rising Star Pentathlon & Family Fun Day!!!

April 14, 2012

Lake Forest College Sports and Recreation Center

Get the season started off right at our annual season opener for all swimmers. Just five events (duh!) and you're done. After the meet we meet to enjoy pizza and refreshment while honoring our graduating High School Seniors. This is the fun way to start a new season.

Be on deck ready to go at 9:15am . . . we will start the meet as soon as we warm-up and get organized. Forgot to RSVP? we still want you in the meet! Just show up at 9:15am and we will get you entered.

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Using the links in our new Account Payment Center you can pay your Lake Forest Swim Club account online using Google Checkout, request an invoice in PDF file format, set up a Payment Plan or request other information.

Click on the Account Payment menu in the top menu of this page.

Good Skills, Good Shape Program Starts Tonight

Stay sharp and in-shape for the upcoming long course season in our “Good Shape, Good Skills” program. Swimmers in the Senior, Bronze, High School Prep and Green squads are encouraged to continue in the program on the schedule below.

To ensure that all facility and staffing costs are covered the cost for each swimmer is $115.

This program is not restricted to current LFSC members . . . all swimmers are welcome to Bring A Friend (a swimmer, please!).

National Squad swimmers preparing for the NCSA Jr Nationals or Indy Grand Prix should contact Coach Mo for their practice schedule.

DATES:          12-24 March (Mon-Fri)

TIME:            6:00-7:15pm (pool)

5:00-6:00pm, Tue/Thu (dryland)

POOL:            Lake Forest College

COST:            $115

Register online today.

(NOTE: we are unable to discount this fee at this time. After all program costs are covered we will rebate any “excess” fees collected to your Entry Fund account.)

T Shirt! T Shirt! Get Your Championship Meet T Shirt!

LFSC Championship Meet t-shirts are now available for all swimmers participating in one of our upcoming championship meets. Coaches will distribute t-shirts in practice this week.

All swimmers are required to wear these special t's at the spring championship meets: Regionals, Sr Champs, JOs, Speedo Champs and the NCSA Jr Nationals.

At the Regional Championships this weekend swimmers may also wear the grey LFSC team t-shirt on Saturday. Remember to purchase team caps prior to the meet, also.

Another National Champ . . . Lauren Garriques!

There's another National Champion in the waters at LFSC practice.

Ten year old Lauren Garriques churns the waters in Green Squad practice but she doesn't stop there. In addition to her swimming prowess Lauren is a runner, and a pretty good one, too.

At the AAU Nationals she bested the field in the 12&under 3000 meter run to grab the National title. Her time, 11:23.09, was :20 ahead of the pack and works out to 6:06/mile pace!

Congratulations, Lauren!

Rachel Stoehr Honored For Stellar HS Season

Rachel is shown with two State of Illinois plaques honoring her double gold medal performance at the 2011 Illinois Girls HS State Meet. Rachel downed the field in convincing fashion in the 200 and 500 freestyle events. The plaques will be raised in the LFHS Athletic Center, joining those of brother Mitch who also won 2events in his Sr year. Rachel and Mitch are the only sister-brother duo to ever capture state swimming crowns. Next up for Rachel . . . the Missouri Grand Prix next weekend.

Age Group Challenge Intra-Squad Meet -- Wednesday

The next Age Group Challenge Meet for swimmers in the Mighty Ducks and Yellow Squads is Wednesday night. Please be on time for practice so we can get everyone entered and warmed up. Parents, we will need 6 timers and lots of cheering spectators.

Tonights events are (Yellow Squad/Mighty Ducks) the 100/50 free and the 100 IM.

AGE Group Challenge

Meets

Good Times With Good Friends After The Rising Star Challenge!

Wrap up the season with a stroll down the lanes with your LFSC teammates and families!

Join us on February 19th at The Alley in Highwood for some pizza and fun immediately following the Rising Star Swim Meet at LFC.

We expect to wrap up the meet around noon then head to The Alley, 210 Green Bay Rd, Highwood. Bowling and pizza is just $21/person.

We need an approximate head count for the alley can plan accordingly so please RSVP to Anne de Got  today.

Details for the meet to follow soon.

Welcome To The Olympic Year . . .

Best to everyone in 2012 . . . Chase your dreams!