First Summer League Meet @ Pali High
Great job everyone who participated in the inuagural Los Angeles Swim Association swim meet.
Our next meet is Saturday, June 2 at Pali High.
Sign up here:
Summer League #2 June 2

Canyons Meet May 27-28
Entries are in. You can check your entries here:

http://westsideswim.com/beta/swim-meets/

Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5:15-5:45
Orange 4:30-5:15 or 5:15-6
Black 4-5 or 5-6 PM
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5:15 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM Saturday 8-9:30 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10AM

Crossroads Pool
MWF 5:30-6:30
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet Schedule
May 27-28 Canyons BRW @ Santa Clarita
June 2 Summer League #2 @ Pali High
June 8-9 JCA BRW @ John C Argue Stadium
June 21-24 Age Group Champs @ Ventura
July 13-15 Pacific Long Course Champs @ John C Argue Swim Stadium
July 25-30 Summer Sectionals @ Canyons*
July 26-29 Junior Olympics @ TBA*

Swim Team Dues & Meet Fees
Swim team dues and swim meet fees can be viewed and paid online by clicking the link below.

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

Please log onto your online account to view your statement and make your payment.
If your account shows fees still owed, but you paid those fees via check, please email that specific information to Krista Hopkins – kristahopkins5@gmail.com and Cc Adam – adamblakis@gmail.com.
Your log in name is your email address. If you do not know your password, click the link ‘I don’t know my password’ and it will be emailed to you. Thank you!!

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

No Pali Practice Tuesday
All groups are invited to the Crossroads pool from 6:30-7:30 PM. Crossroads pool is located at Crossroads Elementery 18th and Olympic. Travel west on Olympic, take a right on 18th. Street dead ends into a parking lot. Pool is adjacent to the parking lot.

First Summer League Meet @ Pali High
We will be swimming against Santa Monica Y, Los Angeles Swim Club and Braemar Country Club.
This meet will have mainly 25′s and 50′s. All swimmers are encouraged to attend, particularly if you have never been to a meet before.
Saturday, May 12 9am-Noon
Sign up here (entiries due May 8):
Summer League Meet Sign Up

Travel Meet May 26&27
Online Entries Here:
Canyons Memorial Day Meet Online Entry
We are attending the Canyons Memorial day meet on Saturday and Sunday. It is a fast pool located in Santa Clarita (near Magic Mountain). If you are not out of town, please join us!
There are also quite a few families staying overnight at the Valencia Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday. We are also planning on going to Farrels as a group. We can still get a few more hotel rooms. If you are interested (and not already signed up) email Nathalie Brouwer at brouwer1@earthlink.net for more information.

Summer Lessons sign up now available Info and sign up available on our website

Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
No practice Tuesday
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5:15-5:45
Orange 4:30-5:15 or 5:15-6
Black 4-5 or 5-6 PM
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5:15 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM Saturday 8-9:30 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10AM
Crossroads Pool
MWF 5:30-6:30
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM
Meet Schedule
May 15 Summer League Kick Off @ MGAC
May 27-28 Canyons BRW @ Santa Clarita
June 8-9 JCA BRW @ John C Argue Stadium
June 21-24 Age Group Champs @ Ventura
July 13-15 Pacific Long Course Champs @ John C Argue Swim Stadium
July 25-30 Summer Sectionals @ Canyons*
July 26-29 Junior Olympics @ TBA*

Swim Team Dues & Meet Fees
Swim team dues and swim meet fees can be viewed and paid online by clicking the link below.

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

Please log onto your online account to view your statement and make your payment.
If your account shows fees still owed, but you paid those fees via check, please email that specific information to Krista Hopkins – kristahopkins5@gmail.com and Cc Adam – adamblakis@gmail.com.
Your log in name is your email address. If you do not know your password, click the link ‘I don’t know my password’ and it will be emailed to you. Thank you!!

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

Coach Alex on her honeymoon!
Coach Alex will be out Wednesday, May 2 and will return May 16.
Have fun Alex!
Coach Lani and Coach Eric will be coaching her groups.

New Coach
We are happy to announce the hiring of Jonathan Lait.
Coach Jonathan will be helping with the Pre-Team and Orange groups at Pali High.

First Summer League Meet!
We will be swimming against Santa Monica Y, Los Angeles Swim Club and Braemar Country Club.
Saturday, May 12 9am-Noon
Sign up here:
Summer League Meet Sign Up
Travel Meet May 26&27
Online Entries Here:
Canyons Memorial Day Meet Online Entry
We are attending the Canyons Memorial day meet on Saturday and Sunday. It is a fast pool located in Santa Clarita (near Magic Mountain). If you are not out of town, please join us!
There are also quite a few families staying overnight at the Valencia Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday. We are also planning on going to Farrels as a group. We can still get a few more hotel rooms. If you are interested (and not already signed up) email Nathalie Brouwer at brouwer1@earthlink.net for more information.

Summer Lessons sign up now available Info and sign up available on our website

Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5:15-5:45
Orange 4:30-5:15 or 5:15-6
Black 4-5 or 5-6 PM
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5:15 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM Saturday 8-9:30 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10AM
Crossroads Pool
No Crossroads Practice Tuesday & Wednesday this week. Please join us at the Pali Pool.
MF 5:30-6:30
TH 6:30-7:30 PM
Meet Schedule
May 15 Summer League Kick Off @ MGAC
May 27-28 Canyons BRW @ Santa Clarita
June 8-9 JCA BRW @ John C Argue Stadium
June 21-24 Age Group Champs @ TBA*
July 13-15 Pacific Long Course Champs @ John C Argue Swim Stadium
July 25-30 Summer Sectionals @ Canyons*
July 26-29 Junior Olympics @ TBA*

Swim Team Dues & Meet Fees
Swim team dues and swim meet fees can be viewed and paid online by clicking the link below.

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

Please log onto your online account to view your statement and make your payment.
If your account shows fees still owed, but you paid those fees via check, please email that specific information to Krista Hopkins – kristahopkins5@gmail.com and Cc Adam – adamblakis@gmail.com.
Your log in name is your email address. If you do not know your password, click the link ‘I don’t know my password’ and it will be emailed to you. Thank you!!

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

http://westsideswim.com/beta/swim-meets/

First Summer League Meet!
We will be swimming against Santa Monica Y, Los Angeles Swim Club and Braemar Country Club.
Saturday, May 12 9am-Noon
Sign up here:
Summer League Meet Sign Up
Travel Meet May 26&27
Online Entries Here:
Canyons Memorial Day Meet Onlin Entry
We are attending the Canyons Memorial day meet on Saturday and Sunday. It is a fast pool located in Santa Clarita (near Magic Mountain). If you are not out of town, please join us!
There are also quite a few families staying overnight at the Valencia Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday. We are also planning on going to Farrels as a group. We can still get a few more hotel rooms. If you are interested (and not already signed up) email Nathalie Brouwer at brouwer1@earthlink.net for more information.

The Westside Aquatics Individual Picture Make-Up Day

Tuesday April 24th from 4-6p. Amy Williams will be at the Pali pool from 4-6p to take pictures for those who would like to get their individual pictures taken. Siblings and friends are encouraged and welcome to get pictures taken as well.
Also, full team and water polo team photos are still available for purchase.
You can place your order below and Amy Williams will contact you. Or come by the pool on Tuesday the 24th between 4-6p and place your order. Contact Amy Williams Photography with any questions at aw@amywilliamsphoto.com or 310.487.3132.
Sign up here: Picture Sign Up

Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5:15-5:45
Orange 4:30-5:15 or 5:15-6
Black 4-5 or 5-6 PM
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5:15 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM Saturday 8-9:30 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10AM
Crossroads Pool
No Xroads practice Friday, April 20
MWF 5:30-6:30
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM
Meet Schedule
April 28-29 LASC BRW @ LA Valley College
May 15 Summer League Kick Off @ MGAC
May 27-28 Canyons BRW @ Santa Clarita
June 8-9 JCA BRW @ John C Argue Stadium
June 21-24 Age Group Champs @ TBA*
July 13-15 Pacific Long Course Champs @ John C Argue Swim Stadium
July 25-30 Summer Sectionals @ Canyons*
July 26-29 Junior Olympics @ TBA*

Swim Team Dues & Meet Fees
Swim team dues and swim meet fees can be viewed and paid online by clicking the link below.

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

Please log onto your online account to view your statement and make your payment.
If your account shows fees still owed, but you paid those fees via check, please email that specific information to Krista Hopkins – kristahopkins5@gmail.com and Cc Adam – adamblakis@gmail.com.
Your log in name is your email address. If you do not know your password, click the link ‘I don’t know my password’ and it will be emailed to you. Thank you!!

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/MyAccount/Login.aspx?Org=WestsideAquatics.

April 16 – Westside Aquatics Newsletter

LASC Swim Meet April 28&29 @ LA Valley College
You can check your entries on our website here on our “Swim Meets” tab:
http://westsideswim.com/beta/swim-meets/

Travel Meet May 26&27
Online Entries Here:
Canyons Memorial Day Meet Onlin Entry

Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5:15-5:45
Orange 4:30-5:15 or 5:15-6
Black 4-5 or 5-6 PM
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5:15 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM Saturday 8-9:30 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10AMCrossroads Pool
No Xroads practice Friday, April 20
MWF 5:30-6:30
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM

Upcoming Westside Fun!
December 17 Age Group Stroke Clinic (Freestyle and Flip Turns) 8:30AM – 10AM at Pali High.
December 21- Ice Skating – Downtown LA on Ice, at noon on Wed Dec 21.
$8 covers skates and entry, www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/doi.html

WAG Meet
Good job Westside swimmers at the Age Group Champs in Long Beach.
Results can be found here:
Meet Results

Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5-5:30,
Orange 4:30-5:15 or 5:15-6
Black 4-5 or 5-6 PM
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM, Saturday 8-10 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10 AM
Crossroads Pool
No Crossroads practice Monday or Friday
W 5:30-6:30 PM
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet Schedule
December 17-20 Sectionals @ TBA
January 13-15 Senior Invite @ Long Beach
January 21-22 BRW @ Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center (Pali High)

Meet info can be found at www.socalswim.org

Upcoming Westside Fun!
December 17 Age Group Stroke Clinic (Freestyle and Flip Turns) 8:30AM – 10AM at Pali High Followed by Annual Potluck. Come join other parents and go for a hike while the kids are swimming. We will meet at the pool at 8:30.
December 21- Ice Skating – Downtown LA on Ice, at noon on Wed Dec 21.
$8 covers skates and entry, www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/doi.html

Rose Bowl Dec 2-4 Entries
Meet Entries

Practice Schedule
Saturday practice still available to all swimmers not attending the Rose Bowl meet.
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5-5:30, Advanced Pre Team 4:30-5
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM, Saturday 8-10 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10 AM
Crossroads Pool
MWF 5:30-6:30 PM
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet Schedule
December 2-4 Rose Bowl BRW @ Pasadena
December 9-12 Winter Age Group Champs @ Long Beach
December 17-20 Sectionals @ TBA
January 21-22 BRW @ Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center (Pali High)

Meet info can be found at www.socalswim.org

Rose Bowl Dec 2-4 Entries
Meet Entries

Practice Schedule
Not practice Thursday, No Pre Team practice Friday. Friday practices in the AM for all other groups.
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-W 4-4:30 or 5-5:30, Advanced Pre Team 4:30-5
Age Group 1 M-W 4-5 PM or 5-6 PM, Friday and Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 8-10 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Friday and Saturday 8-10 AM
Crossroads Pool
MW 5:30-6:30 PM
T 6:30-7:30 PM
Mid Wilshire
Monday-Wednesday 5-7 PM

Meet Schedule
December 2-4 Rose Bowl BRW @ Pasadena
December 9-12 Winter Age Group Champs @ Long Beach
December 17-20 Sectionals @ TBA
January 21-22 BRW @ Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center (Pali High)

Meet info can be found at www.socalswim.org

Rose Bowl Dec 2-4 Entries due November 14 Today!!!!!!
Meet Entry Form

By popular demand (especially by the Malibu crew), Westside Aquatics is happy to announce
We are doing a holiday order for Flannel Pajama/Swim Meet Pants! They are unisex and come in youth, juniors and adult (unisex) sizes. For a roomier fit, order 1 size up!
Great for keeping your swimmer warm at meets!
See attached for sample picture and sizing chart. Each pair is $25To get these by the holidays, our ordering window is VERY tight! All orders must be in by this Thursday at 6:00 PM!
If you would like to order, please send Nathalie an e-mail ASAP (before Thursday at 6:00 PM) brouwer1@earthlink.net

Please include size, quantity, Swimmers name and workout pool.Note: We can not place our order unless we have 25 pairs ordered!
Practice Schedule
Pali Pool
Pre Team M-F 4-4:30 or 5-5:30, Advanced Pre Team 4:30-5
Age Group 1 M-F 4-5 PM or 5-6 PM, Saturday 9-10 AM
Age Group 2 M-F 4-5:30 PM, Saturday 8-10 AM
Senior M-F 4-6 PM, Saturday 8-10 AM
Crossroads Pool
MWF 5:30-6:30 PM
TTH 6:30-7:30 PM
Mid Wilshire
Monday-Friday 5-7 PM

Meet Schedule
Meet fees for our November meet are attached. Please bring a check payable to Westside Aquatics to your coach.
December 2-4 Rose Bowl BRW @ Pasadena
December 9-12 Winter Age Group Champs @ Long Beach
December 17-20 Sectionals @ TBA
January 21-22 BRW @ Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center (Pali High)

Meet info can be found at www.socalswim.org