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Do You Want to Try Something Different to Help Ad Astra Area Aquatics? We need more officials! It takes several officials to have an “official” meet so the times that the kids swim count as official times. We need you! Becoming a USA Swimming official is very easyand the benefits are great—front row pool-side standing at meets, refreshing splashes to cool you down, and a new knowledge of legal strokes and turns. And best of all, free food in the hospitality room! Step #1: Go to the USA Swimming...
Week 2 Swim-A-Thon Challenge: Highest Number of Pledges collected by Friday (Not Dependent on amount of money donated. The pledges can be from Start Date- not just during this week) Deadline: Friday September 23rd *Email Coach Katie*
CONGRATS TO HEATHER CISTOLA- WINNER OF WEEK 1 SWIM-A-THON CHALLENGE Congrats to Heather Cistola for collecting the largest flat donation. Heather collected a $75.01 donation from one individual. Heather will receive her prize at the Swim-A-Thon Awards Ceremony. Thanks for working hard and getting out there and collecting pledges. Look for an email about Week 2 Swim-A-Thon Challenge. GO AAAA!!
WEEK 1 SWIM-A-THON CHALLENGE Challenge: Largest Flat Donation Deadline: Friday, September 16 *Email Coach Katie with Largest Flat Donation*
This social is a time to kick back, relax and have fun with the AAAA family, parents only please. Please plan on attending this fun event at Wayne & Larry's located next to Royal Crest Bowling Alley on Iowa & 9th St in Lawrence. Please say yes or no to attending under the Event/Meets tab for this event. For those new to this -- signing up for this event would be a great first experience. When: September 16th, 7PM Where: Wayne and Larry's
Meetings This Week and Beyond! TONIGHT! - Stars, Comets and Asteroids Group Meeting*: September 7th FRIDAY - Eclipse, Senior and Elite Group Meeting*: September 9th * Please make a note to try and attend these informative meetings which will cover important material about where AAAA is headed as a team and how you and your child are an important part of the plan. Child and parent invited to this meeting during regular workout time. AAAA Parent’s Night Out Social*: September 16th * This social is a time to kick back,...
Welcome to the new AAAA season of swimming! Here is a little bit about our coaches. We are here to support your needs. If your questions are related to workouts, meets, events, goal setting, and other swimming related needs, please contact one of the coaches. For all questions related to administrative, such as dues, safety, or policy issues, please contact Patrick Norman at 785-331-6940 or by email. Patrick D Norman Head Coach Patrick started coaching in April of 2002 with the Lawrence Aquahawks. His early years allowed him to...
MEETINGS (put them on your calendars now) These have changed since I forgot the 5th is Labor Day. So please write the following dates on your calendar and plan on attending these meetings and socials. Stars, Comets and Asteroids Group Meetings*: September 7th CHANGE Eclipse, Senior and Elite Group Meetings*: September 9th CHANGE * Please make a note to try and attend these informative meetings which will cover important material about where AAAA is headed as a team and how you and your child are an important part of the...
Congrats to the following Zone participants: Cierra Campbell (50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 400 free, 1500 free), Claire Campbell (50 free and 100 free), Emily Venters (50 free, 100 free, 400 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 fly), Daniel Christie (50 free, 100 free, 50 fly, 100 fly) and Sydney Sirimongkhon-Dyck (50 free) I’m very proud of these young athletes – their work all summer long has truly paid off. It is quite an honor to compete at such a high level meet. For complete results -- click here.
