One Week!

The start of the 2008-09 swimming and diving season is only a week away! We are looking forward to having one of the largest teams we've had in several years.

Our first meet is at home, a Pentathlon hosted by Augsburg College, on October 25th at 11am. Come join us--it should be a fun meet!

Baby Hempler Arrives!

Robert Clayton Hempler arrived on Sunday, September 14th at 11:45am. He was 9lbs 4oz and 21 inches long. Thanks to the team for all their support during the last 9 months.

Pure Blue Team Fundraiser

Pure Blue is a local swim store that we order all of the team suits and gear from. They have started a new fundraising program this year that allows teams to earn back 5% of all purchases made. The process is really simple and is an easy way for us to make a little extra money for our team. Here is how it works:

• When shopping at their Plymouth location make sure you tell them that you are with the College of St. Catherine and they will record your purchase as being made under our team.


• When shopping online (http://www.pureblueswim.com/) click on the Team/Group Pages link on their main page. Then click on College of St. Catherine and finally click the link that allows your purchases to count towards our fundraising program.

Since everyone needs some equipment throughout the year please try and order through Pure Blue so that a portion of what you spend is coming back to our program. If you have any questions about this please see Nicole.

Captains!

Hello Ladies!

It's your captains, Christa and Emily speaking! Now that summer is coming to a surprisingly fast close, it is time to start thinking about the beginning of the season. We have many exciting activities planned to get you back in shape as well as other fun games! There will be more information about the specifics of captains' practices in the coming weeks. I don't know about you, but the performance by Phelps really made us excited to accomplish some goals for the season and it all starts with the training! We look forward to seeing old faces and meeting new ones! Have a safe journey to St. Kate's!

Move-in!

First Year move-in is just around the corner. We are excited to welcome 12 new first year and transfer swimmers and divers this year! Our first team meeting is Wednesday, September 3rd at 4pm where we'll talk about captains' practices, our team outing in October and the start of the season!

Let's Go to the Lake!

The day's host and boat operator, Gina!

Yesterday, several new and current members of the team headed out to Bald Eagle Lake for a team get together at Gina's house. The girls went sailing, tubing, swam in the Endless Pool, had a bonfire and just hung out for the afternoon and evening. Here are a few shots from the boat!

Katie (left) and Christa (right).

A few of the girls who made it out to the lake (in no particular order: Kelley, Christa, Katie, Mary, Marissa, Lindsey and Gina).

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for this event coming up in the fall!

Who: Members of the CSC Swimming & Diving Team
What: We'll travel to a site and do high and low ropes course challenges
When: Saturday, October 18th
Why: To get to know your teammates better and to have a little fun before our meets begin