News

 New SSC Coach & Updated Training Schedule!

Dear SSC Members, NEW SCHEDULE LINK (if you have trouble with this link you can find it in Fees & Schedule). The changes are that we have added a new coach and have corrected the AM workouts to show...

 Fall General Meeting Announcement

Dear SSC Members, The Fall Meeting is scheduled for the 22nd and 25th of Sept. The time/place for the meeting on the 22nd is TBD. The meeting on Sat. the 25th is at Christ The King Church in Snohomi...

 Fall Program Starts on 8th

Dear SSC Members, Please note that the Fall Program begins on the 8th of Sept. Here is a link to the schedule: LINK If you have trouble with the link, you can find the schedule in "Fees & Schedule" ...

 Ali Abadi Breaks SSC 400 Free Record at Junior Nationals!

After a rough start to Junior Nationals on day one, Ali Abadi bounced back and broke his own club record in the 400 FR. This is a great example of how to conduct yourself at a championship meet. A g...

 California Meet a Success!!!

SSC swimmers were outstanding in California! RESULTS

 Grand Challenge Summary

We are a little late getting the meet report for the Grand Challenge meet out, but only because the host was later than usual getting the results to us. The grand challenge meet was attended by four c...

 Correction to PNS Results

Congrats to the amazing quartette of Cathryn Armstrong, Shelby Garrison, Ella Brooks and Djenne Dickens for breaking the 13-14 year old girls SSC record in the 200 Free Relay!!!!! This result was acci...

 Alana Pazevic Breaks Club Record at Nationals

Congrats to Alana Pazevic for breaking her own club record by 2 seconds at the National Championship today!!!!

 PNS Champs Meet Review...Big Meet For SSC!

PNS Champs Meet Review Document

 Champs Timing Assignments

Thank you so much to Mary Armstrong for all of her work in to putting the following timing schedule together! Thursday - Lane 5 Scoreboard End 8:30-9:30 Baker ...

 9 New SSC Records Set by Sr. Sect. Group!

Senior Sectionals was a challenging meet for the SSC Senior Swimmers. The weather was cold in the AM and much of the competition prepared for peak performance were as we were hitting the the meet sti...

 Meet summary for Moses Lake

SSC swimmers braved the Eastern Washington sun, and not a few water balloons to post another fine meet @ Moses Lake. 12 and unders had 75 drops, 50 adds, and 31 first swims for about 68% Personal Bes...

 A great weekend for SSC youngsters

SSC 12 and under had two great meets June 26-27th. In total, we had 98 completed swims, with 77% PR?s (personal records) with 40 first swims, 35 drops and 23 adds. This is even more impressive as ma...

 Summer Spectacular is Spectacular

Age groupers has a fabulous meet at the summer spectacular, with swimmers setting PR?s (personal records) 89% or the time. We had 54 first swims, 45 dropped times, and only 14 adds. Every single swim...

 Shelby Lee and Elli Straume set team records

Elli Straume set three team records at the summer spectacular. She beat the 100 breast record by an impressive 6 seconds, posting a 1:54.32. She reset her own 50 breast time at 50.11. She also added...

 Ag'ers get 90%+ PR's at Pac Coast

12 and unders got PR's (personal records) in 51 of 56 chances at PAC Coast, with only one DQ. This is about a 90.7% rate, which is incredibly high. More details will be forthcoming in the write up abo...

 Explorer is open for workouts

The Explorer Pool is improving rapidly, although at 11 Am it still did not look great. We will have workout as normal today.

 PAC COAST VOLUNTEERS

The volunteer schedule for Pac coast has been emailed and is now available under the "swim meet info" tab. If you are unable to fill your assigned position, please make arrangements to have it cover...

 TEAM pics/practice cancellations

Dear Team, Today is Team Picture Day. EVERYONE should come even if you are not buying a picture! Time: 6:10 PM Place: Mariner HS : LINK What to Expect: Everyone will be photographed individual...

 Swim-a-thon Update

Hi Swim Families, Great turnout for the swim-a-thon from both pools. The deadline for pledges and donations is Thursday the 13th of May. I will be at Explorer from 5:30 to 6, and then at Mariner...

 Elli Straume strikes again

Elli Straume set a new team record in the 8 and under 50 Breastroke at the Long Course Kickoff. Way to go Elli

 Painterman Results

Painterman Results: Click Here

 Important: SSC Bulletin

READ TODAY (WED. APRIL 21) Important SSC Bulletin

 Elli Straume & Alana Pazevic Break SSC Records!

Congratulations to our SSC RECORD BREAKERS Elli Straume (50 BR/50 FR) and Alana Pazevic (100 IM) !!!!! The Team Records and the Top 10 List are both updated in Champions Domain, which can be loc...

 Important: Swim-a-thon

Hi Swim Families, We are getting ready for the upcoming swim a thon and have some updated info for everybody. Swimmers at Explorer: Your swim day is Monday the 26th of April 5:30 to 8:00pm Pick any ...

 New Link on Website

Dear SSC Members: There is a new link on the SSC website. Hover your mouse over Swim Meet Info and the first choice in the drop down menu will be Meet Results . Please look for meet recaps by the...

 Summer Meets

Dear Members, Most of our summer meets have been added to the Upcoming Events section on the right-side-bottom of the homepage. Most of these meets do not have the entry file attached yet, so you may ...

 Swim-a-thon Letter

Swim-a-thon Letter

 Important Explorer Practice Change Today!!!

This message is for all swimmers at Explorer, My sincere apology on the late notice. I did know about this yesterday and got caught up in my day and didn't get the word out, so I'm very sorry for the...

 Important---SSC Spring Plan

Dear SSC Members, In less than 30 days our program will shift into Spring Schedule. The reason for this change has to do with two things: 1) Middle School Swimming starts up at both Mariner and Expl...

 Sectionals & Volunteers

Sectionals volunteers ... Sun, February 21, 2010 11:54:08 AM From: Sharon Blomquist ... View Contact To: coachben11@yahoo.com Cc: J. Ann Baker ...

 Practice Cancelled

Dear SSC Members, I just got (12:53) word moments ago that we are being shut down today due to a problem with the water. This applies to Mariner & Explorer both. We will be on regular schedule tomo...

 Intention to add a meet in March (by permission)

The coaching staff discussed swimmers who might need one more chance to qualify for Age Group Sectionals or Junior Nationals if they "just miss" in Feb. The final meet to qualify is March 6-7 and so ...

 NEW COFFEE ORDERS!

Are you running out of Stingray Coffee? Now is the time to reorder! Orders are due to Christi Flynn by Wednesday, February 4th. Your orders continue to raise money for the team AND go towards your ...

 SC Team Records Updated: Elli Straume New 25 BR Record!!!

NEW RECORDS IN CHAMPIONS DOMAIN. PLEASE EMAIL COACH BEN IF YOU SEE ERRORS. .

 AG Sectionals Hotel Info

AGE GROUP SECTIONALS---MARCH 18 TH -MARCH 21 ST COMFORT INN 31622 PACIFIC HWY SOUTH FEDERAL WAY WA,98003 253-529-0101 20 Rooms @ $94 + tax per night CUT-OFF DATE-----FEBRUARY 1 ST 2010

 Senior Workouts

Seniors, Until further notice, all workouts at Lake Stevens are cancelled. Coach Ben

 Christmas Eve Workout Cancelled!!!

Seniors, I literally just got an email from Erin at LK Stevens pool...the pump is broken and practice is cancelled tomorrow (Christmas Eve). Enjoy the day and Merry Christmas! Thank you Bryan for the ...

 Important Billing Info

Dear SSC Members, PLEASE READ FULL EMAIL Thank you for your incredible patience during the transition to the new billing system. It has not been smooth, but you have been faithfully paying your SS...

 Fundraiser Announcement

Thank you to everyone that participated in the See's Candy Fundraiser! Orders will be delivered on Tuesday December 15th as follows: Mariner between 5:30 and 6:00 Explorer between 6:30 and 7:00. ...

 SSC - Sees Candy Announcement!

It is time to turn in your See?s Candy orders. Below is the schedule to drop off your orders: Monday: Ann Baker will be at Mariner Pool from 5:30-6:00 to pick up orders and at Explorer from 6:...

 Revision to Food Drive

We will be donating our food to the Snohomish County Food Center to serve a larger base of people. Thank you for your help! -Coach Ben

 SSC Holiday Food Drive!

StingRay Food Drive: To help the Snohomish County food bank and to do something about the current situation in the United States where up to 25% of the children go to bed hungry at night, SSC is sta...

 Coffee Has Arrived!

Stingray Coffee is here! Please pick up your order Monday and Wednesday from Christi Flynn. She will be at Mariner both days from 5:30-6:45 and at Explorer 7:00-7:30 p.m. both days. Swing by her ca...

 New Timeline: Fall Harvest

UPDATED FALL HARVEST TIMELINE

 Swimming Pool Rules

Dear Team, Mukilteo School District reminds us that there is no food or drink in the pools. Please help us with this since our ability to continue renting the pool is based on approval from the distr...

 USA Swimming National Top 10

The following swimmers are now being recognized on USA Swimming for being in the fastest 10 swimmers in their age groups. This is a great accomplishment! Coach Ben keeps record of the top 16 Nationa...

 New Newsletter Posted

Oct. 27th Newsletter

 SSC Fundraising

Don't forget that the coffee sale wraps up next Friday, October 16th! Stingray Swim Club coffee will make great holiday gifts and why not stock up the pantry at home! Christi Flynn will be at Marine...

 Updated Meet List: New Nov. Meet!

Dear Members, Here is the updated Swim Meet List: Meet List The update is a new meet added in Nov. This meet is especially for swimmers below Gold Times or newer swimmers. The other meets offered i...

 Time Standards Now Available

Several time standard lists are now available. I have created a new link under "Swim Meet Info"; scroll down to "time standards". Currently we have PNS Silver, Gold, and PNS 14 & Under and Senior PNS...

 Oct. Challenge: IMPORTANT!

Dear Members, This is an important announcement concerning the Oct. Challenge meet (and all meets really). The meet info has changed from last year concerning the total number of races a swimmer may ...

 Sockeye Sprints Timeline

Timeline

 Red SSC T-shirts

T-SHIRT INVENTORY Dear Members, Do you need an SSC T-shirt? Attached is the PDF showing what I have now and what is on order. If you don?t know your size, I have a sizing kit. Put your name down to ...

 Sept. Newsletter Posted in "News"

Please enjoy the Sept. Newsletter in the News link.

 Coffee Fundraiser

ORDER FORM

 Swim Suit Rules From USA Swimming

This article contains valuable information explaining the new suit rules from FINA/USA Swimming and applicable in PNS. Swim Suit Rules

 New Practice Schedule/affects Mariner!

Dear Members, Mukilteo School District has changed our schedule on short notice. Our original schedule was approved and SSC has followed all the procedures, so this change was nothing we could have s...

 October StingRay Class Calendar

New StingRay Class Calendar For October TAKING SIGN-UPS NOW: CONTACT COACH BEN

 Changes to Group Calendar (in Red).

There are two changes to what was listed in "Group Calendars". See below in red: @ Explorer Only: No PM Practice Sept. 22nd (after school activity related) No Sat. Practice Oct. 17th(TBolt Meet) @ E...

 Updated Meet List

All, Please be aware there is a new swim meet list posted in "Swim Meet Info" on the top tool bar. Note: We anticipate adding more meets for the summer season. Right now we are accepting meet entries...

 Fall General Meeting

The Fall General Meeting is coming up. Please attend and hear the Coaches and BOD Members talk about the program. If you attend you will get your $50 deposit back. There are two opportunities to at...

 Errors to StingRay Class Calendar!

Corrected StingRay Class Calendar

 Updated Practice Grid

The only adjustment to this schedule is in the StingRay Class. There has been a slight adjustment to the name of each Class. SSC Practice Grid

 Short Course Team Records Updated

Team Records have been updated in the drop-down menu in Champions' Domain. Long Course records are coming soon. Coach Ben

 Senior Group Calendar Updated

Seniors: Your training calendar is updated through the STATE Championships in December. Winter Break will be added later. Please take notice of the Calendar Notes located above the month view as pra...

 Sept. Invoice Correction/Invoice Info

Dear SSC Members, For members with multiple swimmers you were in error charged the SSC Admin Fee for both swimmers. Please pay only one admin fee and pay on the highest level swimmer. The extra Admi...

 Invoices Emailed!

Dear Members, In our first run with the new billing system we had a glitch. The invoices were auto generated, but not auto emailed. Next month and going forward the auto email should coincide with t...

 Updated Meet List 8-21-09

Meet List Last adjustment was the removal of Medal Mania this next Long Course season.

 Junior Nationals is Success!

Junior National Results Our Top Performer was Alana Pazevic who place 5th in the "B" heat of the 100 Backstroke. Alana's time in the preliminaries broke the SSC club record and was better than the Wo...

 2009-2010 Swim Meet List

Meet Schedule Dear Members: It is nearly impossible to recommend what meets apply to what groups, given the range in ability within each of our squads. Therefore, please communicate with your DIRECT...

 Start of Fall Program: Dates Announced

Dear Members, We have applied for the dates listed below. It is likely that we will NOT have any issues, but if we do, I will notify you right away. Our start dates are: StingRay Class at Mariner: Se...

 Parents/Swimmers: Required Form, MUST READ!

Head Injury Form Head Injury Form (PDF) Dear SSC Members, Attached is a form for both parent and swimmer to sign. This form explains youth sports head injury. The form needs to be in the hands of a ...

 Fall Practice Schedule

Fall Practice Grid

 Junior National Blog

The SSC Senior group had a pretty rough PNS Champs meet. Some folks were coming off of injury and illness and some just didn't feel good. As a result there was a lot of pressure on the Junior Nation...

 New Newsletter Posted

There is a new newsletter posted in "News". Place your mouse on "News" and then go down to "Newsletter". -Coach Ben

 Lake Breaking Senior Workout Change

Kamiak workout cancelled today. Sub workout at LK Stevens 12-1. PNS and Junior Nat. only please due to cramped space. If you cannot make it, pleae find a pool to swim at today! Tomorow we will have ...

 Updated Senior Schedule (monday late afternoon)

Seniors: You get to sleep in! We have Explorer from 11-1. There will NOT be an AM workout at LK Stevens. On Wed. we are back to Kamiak 11-1:30. Then Thursday - Sunday there will be no practice due t...

 PNS Timeline

Timeline

 Summer Grand Timing Assignments For Parents

Timing Assignments

 Summer Grand Timeline

Timeline

 PNS CHAMPS RELAYS

RELAY ENTRIES PLEASE NOTIFY COACH BEN IMMEDIATLY IF YOU CANNOT SWIM.

 Moses Lake Timeline

Timeline

 Swim Clinic

 Final Moses Lake Entries

Moses Lake Entries

 What is Twitter? Who Cares?

Twitter is actually NOT going to be a flash-in-the-pan fad. Twitter is VALUABLE for those who use it to get info out quickly. Twitter is basically a batch text message...Just like a batch email. You...

 Moses Lake Announcements

PLEASE NOTE: 1) ALL RELAYS ARE CANCELLED. 2)YOUR TEAM WILL BE ASSIGNED WATCH TIMING CHAIRS in relation to the size of your team and events. Assignments will be listed in the meet program. 3) WE NEED...

 West Invite Entries

Log into the website and view your results in "My Meet Results"

 Changes in Practice Schedule

Friday July 3rd: Practice cancelled for all groups at Explorer Friday July 3rd: Seniors will practice at the regular time at Kamiak Saturday July 4th: Seniors will not have practice -Coach Ben

 Senior Practice Cancellations

No practice Friday or Saturday due to West Invite. Remember red shirts/red caps/speed suits. Psych sheet posted on PNS.org

 West Invite Entries

West Invite Entries

 Summer Schedule

Summer Schedule Begins Monday! (June 22)

 New Newsletter Posted

We have an SSC Newsletter that comes out approximately every two weeks. A new newsletter was just posted. To locate it, hover your mouse over "News" on the top tool bar an then go down and click on ...

 Seeking Volunteer to Help w/One Time Job

The Moses Lake Meet Director wants someone to handle apparel orders and waterpark admission pre-orders. I need a parent to handle this. If you would like to do it, please email me at coachben11@yah...

 Open Water Cancelled Today.

Weather crummy...no open water today.

 BOD Nominations Requested!

Nominations for the BOD are being accepted. All nominees must accept their nomination before being put on the ballot. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in your swimmer?s development. P...

 SSC Shirts Just In!!!

I just got 10 adult mediums and 10 adult large. If you want one email me: coachben11@yahoo.com As usual they are still $10.

 Promote The Program

Dear SSC Members, Our summer program begins on June 22nd. Many of you run into people in the communiy looking for a summer swim program or a place to get in-shape for high school swimming. We provide...

 Moses Lake Entries

Moses Lake Entries

 Medal Mania Timeline

Medal Mania Timeline Please show up 15 to 20 min. prior to warm-up in your team gear. Remember Coach Ben is doing apparel now, so if you need a shirt call him at 425-736-5600.

 Distance Swimming

Distance swimming is an area of competitive swimming that has not been pursued by many SSC swimmers. The SSC coaching staff would like to encourage more swimmers to consider trying distance races as ...

 Updated Meet List as of 6-8-09

Meet List The change reflected in this update is Friday was added to the WEST Invite.

 Get Club Updates Immediately

Follow Coach Ben on Twitter.com/coachben This is basically a text message that goes out like a batch email...only text.

 SSC Newsletter

Every 2-3 weeks Coach Ben will put out a newsletter. If you would like see anything specific added just let Coach Ben know. The newsletter will be located in the section of the homepage labeled "new...

 Port Orchard Results

Nice Swimming at Port Orchard. We finished 2nd to the host team PSSC. RESULTS

 Late Spring Schedule

Sorry for the late posting! Schedule

 Important Account Announcement

Today (6-2-9) two emails went out. The first announced the new site and the second provided a password for logging in. If you did not receive the emails, please send Coach Ben and email at coachben1...

 Summer Schedule

Summer Schedule begins June 22nd. Click here: schedule

 Medal Mania Entries

Medal Mania Entries: Entries

 Updated Meet List as of 6-1-09

Meet List

 LC Kickoff

With so many late additions to the LC Kickoff Meet, many have wanted to know if they were accepted by the meet host (13 & Over swimmers). This link shows our final accepted entry (I think everyone mad...

 Swim Meet List

Swim Meet List [ download/view file ]

 Spring Training Schedule

Spring Training Schedule [ download/view file ]

 Important Announcement: Parents of 12&Unders

ANNOUNCEMENT > The LC Kickoff Meet is full for Saturday's session 1 (all 12 & Under > Swimmers) and our swimmers CANNOT swim (Sun. is still "on"). > > For those who would like to swim on Sat. we are o...

 Important Announcements

The Coaching Staff would like to bring two important points to your attention. Information on the following topics can be found on our website by clicking "Team Information", then "Team Policies". Poi...

 Apple Capital Meet Info

Apple Capital entries are due Monday March 30th. Entries will be posted and open for review til Wednesday. Entries will be mailed by Thursday. [ download/view file ]

 HOTEL INFO FOR AWAY MEETS

Attached is hotel info for the away meets. Thank you to the Weyers for putting this together. [more]

 Some Important Announcements

Please Read! [ more ]

 Updated Meet Schedule (as of 3-23-09)

Updated Meet Schedule (as of 3-23-09) [ download/view file ]

 Swimathon Pledge Letter

The attached is a template for a letter that has been successful in raising funds for Swimathon in years past. Please read and change the verbage as it may pertain to you/your swimmer. Good Luck! [ d...

 SCHEDULE CHANGE-ALL GROUPS

The attached is an updated schedule. The adjusted schedule is temporary and is required as both Mariner and Explorer pools are used for the Middle School Swim Season. The switch of pools is due to the...

 Explorer Practice Cancellations

Practice is cancelled on the following days at Explorer: Friday March 20th (school function at Explorer) Friday March 27th (Age Group Sectionals; no coaches available)

 SSC Bulletin Board

Looking for a carpool?, need a babysitter?, maybe you are a babysitter...selling a car? Post your ad on the SSC Members Bulletin Board. Clink on the Bulletin Board link on the left for more info.

 Congrats to our Age Group Sectional Swimmers.

Congrats to our Age Group Sectional Swimmers. Champions: Liam Sosinsky & Andrew Mak...Awesome Swimming!!!

 SSC Finishes 3rd at Washington Open Championship!

Congratulations to our SSC Senior Swimmers who finished 3rd at the Washington Open Championship behind national powerhouse KING and the Historic Santa Clara Swim Club!

 Mark Your Calendars! Swim-a-Thon/Team Pictures

The SSC Swim-a-Thon and Team Pictures will be held May 2nd 8-11 AM. Pictures will be first. More information will be coming soon, but please mark your calendars today! This is an ALL TEAM event!

 Updated Meet List (Jan. 5th, 2009)

Adjustments: corrected deadline for Feb. AG Invite. Also added LC PNS Champs to list. [ download/view file ]

 Congrats to Our Former Coach Kevin Eddy & Family!

Healthy Twin Girls! Gloria Jeanne: born at 3:37 am; 5 lbs, 2 oz and 17 1/2 inches Katherine Elaine: born at 3:39 am; 4 lbs 15 oz and 17 1/2 inches

 Coach Wish List

Coach Wish List [download/view file]

 Age Group Invite Timeline

Age Group Invite Timeline [download/view file]

 Club Promotion

One of our many marketing projects is a web portal that serves to introduce SSC to people looking online for swimming lessons. Our site has [more]

 Potential New Members/Considering Joining

Potential New Members/Considering Joining [download/view file]

 Help Promote The Program/Recruit New Kids

In the members area there is a new promotional flyer. Please feel free to print off a copy and post any place you are allowed. Thank you for helping promote SSC!!!

 Important Notice For Groundhog Swimmers:

Coach Ben's computer fell off the counter and smashed on the tile floor. Currently the computer is being fixed in California. So...the entire data base is being rebuilt for the purpose of entering the...

 Practice is back on schedule!

Practice is back on schedule!

 HELP WANTED

Help Needed : We are looking for volunteers to solicit ads from local businesses for the heat sheet for the upcoming Age Group Sectional meet. If you can help please contact Jeff Reichel at 360-563-28...

 AG Invite: Adjusted Deadline for Sign-up

The coaches have decided to move the deadline for the AG Invite to Monday Feb. 11th. This is the day after the Groundhog Meet. This will allow swimmers to qualify for the AG Invite at the Groundhog me...

 Hotel Reservations for Sectionals

If you plan to stay in the area for Age Group Sectionals, we have a limited number of rooms reserved at a special price at the Best Western Peppertree Inn - http://www.peppertreeauburn.com/index.asp. ...

 Age Group Sectionals

ATTENTION all members!! This is a reminder to save the date for the Age Group Sectional meet that we are hosting March 14-16 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. This is a high level meet...

 New Program Offered: Swim-Polo Fitness Group

New Program Offered: Swim-Polo Fitness Group [download/view file]