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June

• 2nd Swim Meet at Springfield (Posted: 06/24/08)
  We have an away meet today at Springfield. Swimmers are expected to be on deck by 5:30 p.m. ready to go into the water and the meet starts at 6:00 p.m. The driving directions to Springfield can be found at Meet Directions. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Tawny Currier (curtnut (at) verizon.net) or just see her at 5:30 p.m. She will sign you up. Please, come and support our swimmers by helping on deck!
  
  
• 1st Swim Meet Results (Posted: 06/18/08)
  The results of our first home swim meet are posted under the link of Team Results. (Please, make sure to reload/refresh your browser often for the latest postings and announcements.) It was a great meet last night! Thank you to all the volunteers!
  
  
• Practice Canceled on June 21 (Posted: 06/18/08)
  There is no practice on Saturday, June 21, due to the fact that UMass is working on their central heating plant. There will be power outages throughout the day, starting at 6 a.m. all through campus including the Totman building. The latest updates on practice schedules can also be found in Team Calendar.
  
  
• 1st Home Swim Meet on June 17 (Revised: 06/16/08)
  Our first home meet will be held tomorrow! Due to the fact that school is still in session, we were asked to change the start time but warm-ups will not change. Swimmers are still expected to be on deck, ready for warm-ups at 5:00 p.m. The meet starts at 5:30 p.m. (NOT 6:00). Volunteers, please check in with Tawny for a volunteer meeting at 5:15 p.m. in hallyway. If you can not attend the meet, you must email Coach Jay (jennifeer24 (at) hotmail.com) ASAP! It is really important that we know who is not coming to a meet. Please call Kate Connor at 531-5415 and leave a message, if it is a last-minute notice.
  
  
• Donation to Food Table at Swim Meets on June 17 (Revised: 06/16/08)
  The ATST raises funds through sales at the food table. Please stop by with a donation to the food table. It is a dinner time meet so healthy dinner type food, individually wrapped would be great. We can use bagels, muffins, hard boiled eggs, corn bread, banana bread, zuke bread, fruit, cookies, brownies, donuts, vegetables - baby carrots, etc. We will also need ice and coolers.
  
  
• Parent Volunteers at 1st Swim Meets (Posted: 06/15/08)
  The ATST is a parent-run organization. Most of the positions are fairly easy and require little training. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Tawny Currier (curtnut (at) verizon.net). Please, come and support our swimmers by helping on deck!
  
  
• 1st Home Swim Meet on June 17 (Posted: 06/15/08)
  This Tuesday is our first home meet! Swimmers are expected to be on deck, ready for warm-ups at 5:00 p.m. with caps and goggles on. Meet starts at 6 p.m. Volunteers, please check in with Tawny by 5:30 p.m. Volunteer meeting will start at 5:40 p.m. If you can not attend the meet, you must email Coach Jay ASAP! It is really important that we know who is not coming to a meet. Please call Kate Connor at 531-5415 and leave a message for a last-minute notice.
  
  
• Parent Volunteers at ATST-Hosted USS Meets (Posted: 06/11/08)
  The ATST is a parent-run organization. Most of the positions are fairly easy and require little training. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Tawny Currier (curtnut (at) verizon.net). Please, come and support our swimmers by helping on deck!
  
  
• Food Table at ATST-Hosted USS Meets (Posted: 06/11/08)
  The ATST raises funds through sales at the food table. If you can not attend the meet to help or your child is not swimming, please stop by with a donation to the food table. Some ideas on what you can bring are bagels/cream cheese, granola bars, fruit, string cheese, crackers, fruit cups, nutrition bars, and anything healthy. Also, please e-mail Tawny Currier (curtnut (at) verizon.net) if you can bring in a cooler with ice. If there is anyone who is able to bring in the coffee and set that up as well, please let her know.
  
  
• Swim-A-Thon Pledge Money Due June 13 (Posted: 06/07/08)
  Money can be turned in by Friday, June 13 to Treasurer Stacy Simonson or to Coach Jay. Great job everyone!
  
  
• Special Triton Team Meet on June 10 (Posted: 06/07/08)
  Coach Jay has requested all swimmers participate in a special Triton Team Meet on Tuesday, June 10. Swimmers are expected to be on deck ready to warm-up by 5:00 p.m. and the meet start at 6 p.m. If you can not attend, please send Coach Jay an email ASAP.
  
  
• Parent Volunteers on June 10 (Posted: 06/07/08)
  The ATST is a parent-run organization. We need all parents to help out and be trained for the positions required to run swim meets. The training will be provided during the meet on June 10. Most of the positions are fairly easy and require little training. (See Parent Volunteer Duties under the link of Team Info.) Please, come and support our swimmers by helping on deck!
  
  
• ATST-Hosted USS Meets (Posted: 06/02/08)
  The information regarding ATST-hosted USS meets can be found under the link of USS & NES.
  
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May

• Coaching Team for the Summer (Posted: 05/30/08)
  We are so psyched to introduce a great coaching team for the summer. Coaches, Mike, Kelly (Coach Jay's sister), and Bill (Elms College Swim Coach) will join Jay and and Allyson during the summer.
  
  
• No Parents on Deck During Practices (Posted: 05/30/08)
  Now that swim season is in full gear, it is time to give the coach’s time with our swimmers. All parents are invited to watch ATST swim practices from up in the stands but not on deck during practices. Coach Jay will be available to talk with parents before or after the practices.
  
  
• Timing System (Posted: 05/30/08)
  Check out the new addition to the swimming pool! The timing system looks great and we can’t wait to try it out. Please, thank Steve, Andy, and Dan for their time and effort to system installation.
  
  
• ATST Swim Suit Sizing (Revised: 05/17/08)
  Team swim suits will be available in all sizes to try on for those who want to purchase a new suit this season (same suit as last season). Please, note that the date is changed to Tuesday, May 27, but at the same place and time as announced earlier (hallway near Body Shop at Totman between 4:30 and 6:30 pm). Practice suits and goggles are also available for sale. Order form can be downloaded or printed by clicking here. Please, call Jean Klepacki at 586-7740 or email her (Jeanrd (at) charter.net) for more information and questions. All orders are due back to Coach Jay by May 30.
  
  
• ATST Swim Suit Sizing (Posted: 05/15/08)
  Team swim suits will be available in all sizes to try on for those who want to purchase a new suit this season (same suit as last season). Please, come to hallway (near Body Shop) at Totman on Thursday, May 22, between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. Practice suits and goggles are also available for sale. Order form can be downloaded or printed by clicking here. Please, call Jean Klepacki at 586-7740 or email her (Jeanrd (at) charter.net) for more information and questions. All orders are due back to Coach Jay by May 30.
  
  
• Kick-Off Meeting/Party & Swim Meet Schedule (Revised: 05/13/08)
  Please, check Team Calendar for the ATST Kick-Off Meeting/Party on May 18 (11 am at Totman) and the updated swim meet schedule (June & July). Please, note that Tuesday swim meets will be held at 6:00 p.m. and swimmers are expected to be on deck by 5:00 p.m.
  
  
• Kick-Off Meeting/Party & Swim Meet Schedule (Posted: 05/09/08)
  Please, check Team Calendar for the ATST Kick-Off Meeting/Party (11 am on May 18) and the updated swim meet schedule (June & July).
  
  
• Swimathon Fundraiser on June 1 (Posted: 05/06/08)
  The ATST will host a team swimathon on Sunday, June 1 (1st session at 11:00 am and 2nd session at 12:30 pm). The purpose of this event is to raise fund to help purchase an electronic timing system, and to keep fees from increasing next Fall. We would like to challenge all of you to raise money in a FUN and HEALTHLY way. For more information and pledge form , please click here.
  
  
• No Practice on Mother's Day (Posted: 05/06/08)
  There will be no practice on Sunday, May 11, due to a few scheduling conflicts and Mother's Day.
  
  
• Registration Required Prior to Practice (Posted: 05/04/08)
  If you have NOT turned in your registration forms and payment, please bring them to Coach Jay or the president Kate BEFORE your practice as soon as possible. NO FORMS means NO PRACTICE due to insurance coverage issues. Full Payments for new swimmers will be due on Monday, May 12 or Tuesday May 13 (depending on what day you have practice). Please make checks out to ATST.
  
  
• Challenge for the Week (Posted: 05/04/08)
  Try and introduce yourself (both swimmers and parents) to the new swimmers on our team and their family. You were once a new swimmer. Show them what it’s like to be in the Triton Swim Family!
  
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April

• Spring/Summer Swimming Season (Posted: 04/28/08)
  We are off to a great start of the new season! We are still accepting registration for the 2008 Spring/Summer swimming season (April-July). See Registration for more information.
  
  
• Practice Schedule (Posted: 04/10/08)
  Practice schedules for the upcoming season are posted in Team Calendar. Any changes and updates will be announced in the Website. Please, note that there will be NO SWIM PRACTICE on May 26 (Memorial Day) and on July 4 (Independence Day).
  
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March

• Changes in Website Menu (Posted: 03/23/08)
  Please, note that there are some changes in the ATST Website menu.
  
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February

• 2008 Spring/Summer Swimming Season (Posted: 02/08/08)
  Now, we are accepting registration for the 2008 Spring/Summer swimming season. The season starts in April and lasts until July. See Registration for more information.
  
  
• Returning Swimmers Start on Monday, April 28 (Posted: 02/08/08)
  Report to the Totman pool according to the assigned times for your last season's workout group. Please, check Team Calendar for times. Seniors may take School Bus #16 from Amherst Regional Middle School and Amherst High School to the Totman Pool. A parent's note may be required to ride the bus.
  
  
• New Swimmers Start on Sunday, April 27 (Posted: 02/08/08)
  Report to the Totman pool at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27th with a suit and goggles (be ready to swim). The first week of practice will be an opportunity to become familiar with the ATST program and coaches, and to be placed in an appropriate workout group.
  
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