Senior Night Planning

Attention Seniors: We are putting together a senior night program. Please send one of your senior pictures via email, snail mail or hand to Laurie Boer at the next meet. Email pics to lboer@comcast.net. Pictures will be returned if needed. Any questions call Laurie at 949-0064. She will also be “interviewing” the seniors with a few questions sometime in the next month!

Timers Needed for Meet on Sat-8-Jan

Parents and fans: The host team for next Saturday's Mid-Season Invitational at Holland Aquatic Center is seeking volunteers to be timers. If you sign up in advance and then time the meet, you get in free.

Changes to Christmas Break Practice Schedule

All swimmers: 11-2 M-F.
Sprint weightlifting: 9:30-10:30 M/W/F.
Divers: 12:30-2:30 M/Tu/Th; 2-4 W/F.
The team calendar and the prior christmas schedule announcement have been updated.

Results from West Michigan Relays

You can view the official results from the West Michigan Relays and the new top times list on our Meet Results page.

Christmas Break Schedule

Christmas Break Practice Schedule, 2010/2011

Parents & Swimmers:

Christmas break is here! This is the MOST important training time of the year. This is where the guys push the hardest and get in shape for the remainder of the year. These two weeks can make or break a swimmer’s season, and we want to give the team the best possible chance for success!

With the size of our team, it is impossible to effectively train in a 6 lane pool. Since we will be at multiple locations (Calvin and Ottawa Hills) over the two weeks of Christmas break, we divided the team into different practice times so that all 34 guys are not in the water at the same time. The Sprint group will be doing some weight lifting at GRCHS.

Each week (12/20-24 and 12/27-31) will consist of 5 practices, Monday through Friday, for a total of 10 practices. We have had issues with the start time in the past. Over the break, the time that it says the practice starts means that is the time that athletes need to jump into the water. So, if your practice starts at 11am, you will want to allow some time to change and get on deck. If you aren’t jumping in the water at 11am, you are late.

All these practices are also posted on the Team Calendar.

Here is the schedule for 12/20-24:

Monday/Wednesday (Calvin)

A + B: 3pm to 6pm

Sprint: 1:20pm to 2:30pm (weight room), 3pm to 5pm (pool)
Divers: 2:45pm to 6pm

Tuesday/Thursday (Calvin)

A + B + Sprint: 3pm to 6pm

Divers: 2:45pm to 6pm

Friday (Ottawa Hills)

Sprint: 9:45am to 10:45am (weight room)

A, B, & Sprint: 11am to 2pm, (last hour is Alumni Water Polo)

Divers: 12:30pm to 2pm

Here is the schedule for 12/27-31 (all at Ottawa Hills):

Monday

Sprint: 9:30am to 10:30am (weight room at GRCHS)

All Swimmers: 11am to 2pm

Divers: 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Tuesday

All Swimmers: 11am to 2pm

Divers: 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Wednesday

Sprint: 9:30am to 10:30am (weight room at GRCHS)

All Swimmers: 11am to 2pm

Divers: 2pm to 4pm

Thursday

All Swimmers: 11am to 2pm

Divers: 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Friday

Sprint: 9:30am to 10:30am (weight room at GRCHS)

All Swimmers: 11am to 2pm (last hour is New Year’s relays)

Divers: 2pm to 4pm

Here are the groups:

A:

Kody Faulk

Will VanderPols

Michael VandenHeuval

Grant Boer

Troy VanPortfliet

Mark Randall

Matt VanHarn

John Swets

Grant Ludema

Andrew VanderLei

Jack Van Allsburg

Craig Aldrink

Mitch Schroder

B:

John Buck

John DeGraaf

Jake Gunnoe

Jake Hoekstra

Benji Jonker

Zeb Langeweg

John Liverance

Hudson Liverance

Grant Siegle

Clayton Siegle

Matt Plantinga

Brent Primus

Caleb Sprik

Keaton Safar

Micah Warners

Sprint:

Greg Ludema

Nate Leppink

Tyler Ligon

Ben Stout

Jake Stevens

Ryan Beezhold

Alumni Water Polo

All GRCHS swimming and diving alumni are invited to the annual alumni water polo match Fri-24-Dec from 1-2pm at Ottawa Hills.

Party Sign-Up Sheets

We have posted the sign-up sheets for this season's parties and post-meet meals.

• Each family has been assigned items to bring for some events.
• We're also expecting each family to sign up for at least two other items for other events.
• It's first-come-first-served, so the sooner you sign up, the more choices you'll have.
• Please take the time to read all the details and sign up here.
• For future reference, you can find these sign-up sheets by clicking the "Parent Sign-up Sheets" link on the right sidebar.

West Michigan Relays: Sat-18-Dec

• Divers will ride with Pype at 6:00am.
• Diving competition starts at 9:30am.
• Swim meet starts: 1:30pm
• Athletes board bus at GRCHS: 10:45am (All athletes must meet at GRCHS All City Gym entrance and ride the 11:00am team bus to the meet.)
• The bus is round trip. If athletes arrange their own ride home, we ask that you inform Jeremy.
• Click here for directions to West Ottawa High School pool. It's a looooong drive, parents!
• There will be no meal provided for athletes after the meet.
• Click here for the latest top times document you can print and take along.

Practice Fri-17-Dec 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Practice today is from 3:15pm - 5:30pm. Sorry for the late notice.

Results from Grandville/Byron Center Meet

The Eagles took their first-ever win against Division I Grandville, 104 – 82. The Eagles also defeated Byron Center, 123 – 63.

• Swimmers of the meet:
  freshman Zeb Langeweg
  sophomore Ryan Beezhold
  junior Mitchell Schroder
  senior Grant Ludema
• Diver of the night: Troy Elders
• State Qualifiers:
  200 Free – Grant Ludema
  500 Free – Grant Ludema
  100 Backstroke – Jack VanAllsburg, Mitchell Schroder
  400 Free Relay – Jack VanAllsburg, Grant Ludema, John Swets, Nate Leppink
• You can view the official results and the latest top times on our Meet Results page.

Meet Tue-14-Dec at Grandville

• Meet starts: 6:00pm
• Athletes arrive at GRCHS: 4:00pm (All athletes must meet at GRCHS All City Gym entrance and ride the team bus at 4:15pm to Grandville.)
• Click here for directions to Grandville High School pool.
• Grandville will probably provide a meal for athletes after the meet.
• No bus for the return trip. Athletes must arrange their own ride home.
• You can print out a top times sheet to bring along here.

Those Blue Pocket Schedules

Those blue pocket schedules from the high school have incorrect swim schedules. Please use our online meet schedule or our team calendar for accurate schedules. (Thanks to Cheryl Swets for noticing this!)

Results from Jenison Meet

GR Christian – 82, Jenison – 104

• You can view the official results and the latest top times on the Meet Schedule & Results page.

Swimmers of the night:

• Freshman Michael Hoekstra
• Sophomore Craig Aldrink
• Juniors Matt VanHarn and John Swets
• Seniors Nate Leppink and Andrew VanderLei

Diver of the night:

• Taylor Pruis

State Qualifications:

• 200 Medley Relay – Mitchell Schroder/Andrew VanderLei/Jack VanAllsburg/Nate Leppink
• 200 IM – Andrew VanderLei, Craig Aldrink
• 50 Free – Nate Leppink
• 100 Fly – Jack VanAllsburg
• 100 Free – Nate Leppink
• 500 Free – John Swets
• 200 Free Relay – Tyler Ligon/Jack VanAllsburg/Andrew VanderLei/Nate Leppink
• 100 Backstroke – Ryan Beezhold
• 100 Breaststroke – Andrew VanderLei

Practice Change for Sat-11-Dec

Practice tomorrow is from 10:30am - 1:00pm at Calvin.

As a rule, once we announce a practice time on the Team Calendar, we also notify everyone if that practice changes. So if you're signed up for updates via email, Facebook, or Twitter, you'll hear about every practice change. But it's never a bad idea to check the Team Calendar page frequently.

Practice Times for Friday and Saturday

• Practice Fri-10-Dec at Calvin is now 5:15 - 7:00pm.
• Practice Sat-11-Dec is now at Calvin from 10:30am - 1:00pm.

As a rule, once we announce a practice time on the Team Calendar, we also notify everyone if that practice changes. So if you're signed up for updates via email, Facebook, or Twitter, you'll hear about every practice change. But it's never a bad idea to check the Team Calendar page frequently.

Parents: New 2 You Sign-Up

Parents:
Our swim team has a wonderful opportunity to raise money for expenses by working at the New 2 You Shoppe. We have committed to working on Friday nights in January. We need three adult volunteers each Friday night, and one of them must be male. The volunteers will work from 4:00-7:30pm. In return for our efforts we are guaranteed $100 per night or 50% of the proceeds for that evening. This generally exceeds the $100 mark.

This is a great way to show your support for our swim team and help raise money at the same time. Please consider volunteering. You can sign up by leaving a comment below (click here) or email the webmaster (webmaster@eaglesaquatics.com) with your contact information and the date on which you'd like to volunteer. The webmaster will then add your name to the schedule below. If you have any questions, please contact Beth VanPortfliet by email at djvanportfliet@comcast.net.

Click here to view the schedule on a separate page.

Parents: Concession Stand Schedule

Parents,
Our team is required to staff the concession stand at the Quest Center on three dates this Winter. We have assigned each athlete's parents to a specific date. If your assigned date is not convenient for you, please use the schedule to arrange a trade with another parent. You can find parent contact info here. If you have any questions, please contact Beth VanPortfliet by email at djvanportfliet@comcast.net.

Don't forget to wear a hat!

Click here to view the schedule on a separate page.

Meet Thu-9-Dec at Jenison

• Meet starts: 6:30pm
• Athletes board bus at GRCHS All-City Gym: 4:30pm (All athletes must meet at GRCHS and ride the team bus to Jenison.)

• Click here for directions to Jenison High School pool.
• Jenison will probably provide a meal for athletes after the meet.
• No bus for the return trip. Athletes must arrange their own ride home.

Social Dues Reminder

We have received social dues ($30) from more than half of you. If you have not paid your social dues, please write a check to GINA LEPPINK. You can have your athlete give the check to Nate Leppink, give it to Gina at the first swim meet, or send your check to:

Gina Leppink
1847 Timber Ridge Dr SE
Ada MI, 49301

We have received sweat shirt money ($31) from all of you who are interested in ordering sweatshirts. We are looking forward to that order arriving soon.

Practice Sat-4-Dec *NOT* Split

Practice on Sat-4-Dec will not be a split practice. All swimmers should be on deck at 10:00am. Practice ends for everyone at 12:30pm.

As a rule, once we announce a practice time on the Team Calendar, we also notify everyone if that practice changes. So if you're signed up for updates via email, Facebook, or Twitter, you'll hear about every practice change. But it's never a bad idea to check the Team Calendar page frequently.

Urgent: Practice Changes for Thu & Fri

• Practice tonight (Thu-2-Dec) is at 6:30pm at Ottawa Hills and will be ending at 9:00pm, not 9:30pm as originally scheduled.
• Practice tomorrow night (Fri-3-Dec) is also at 6:30pm at Ottawa Hills and will end at 8:00pm.

As a rule, once we announce a practice time on the Team Calendar, we also notify everyone if that practice changes. So if you're signed up for updates via email, Facebook, or Twitter, you'll hear about every practice change. But it's never a bad idea to check the Team Calendar page frequently.

Dessert Social Sun-28-Nov

Our first social event will be to welcome all new swimmers and divers to the Grand Rapids Christian boys swim and dive team! We are planning a dessert social on Sunday evening, November 28th, from 6-8pm. This event will include coaches, athletes, and their parents and siblings. The Pruis' have graciously agreed to open their home for this event. We wanted to do this early in the season so we could all get to know each other before the swim meets begin. Go Eagles!!!

The Pruis' address is 1211 Old Lake Ct., Grand Rapids, MI 49545. Please do not park in the circular drive at the Pruis' as we will need this area to exit when we leave. Here's a map.

Dessert and beverages will be provided, and parents don't need to bring a thing. We are looking forward to meeting the new members and hope all will be able to attend. A flyer will also come home with the boys from practice on Monday, the 22nd. Some of the new families have not signed up on the website yet so please help spread the word.

Looking forward to seeing all of you!!!
Gina Leppink 443-2195 (cell)
Vicky Ludema 560-0129 (cell)
Sally Stout 862-4750 (cell)

Practice Sat-27-Nov *NOT* Split

We had originally announced that Saturday's practice would be of the "split" variety. Now it will not. All swimmers should be on deck at 10:00am. Practice ends for everyone at 12:30pm.

As a rule, once we announce a practice time on the Team Calendar, we also notify everyone if that practice changes. So if you're signed up for updates via email, Facebook, or Twitter, you'll hear about every practice change. But it's never a bad idea to check the Team Calendar page frequently.

Split Practice Details

The 4-hour practices will be split up as follows (Wed, Fri, and Sat):

• The swimmers who swam in the 4 slower lanes of the pool at Monday’s practice should be ready to get in the pool at the beginning of the posted practice time. They will be done with practice 2.5 hours after the beginning of practice (10:00-12:30 for the 10:00 start days or 11:00-1:30 for the 11:00 start days).
• The swimmers who swam in the 4 faster lanes in the pool at Monday’s practice will need to be on deck, ready for drylands 1.5 hours after the posted beginning of practice (11:30 for the 10:00 start time and 12:30 for the 11:00 start time). They will finish practice at the posted stop time.

This may seem a bit complex, but it will make practice much more enjoyable and beneficial for the guys because we won’t be trying to jam as many people into a smaller, wavier pool!

Please keep in mind that not all practices will be split like this.

• Split practices will be denoted on the Team Calendar page as "Split Practice" and will follow this same pattern: slower 4 lanes start at the posted time and go for 2.5 hours; faster 4 lanes start 1.5 hours after the posted time and finish at the posted stop time.
• Regular practices will be denoted as simply "Practice." For these regular practices, all swimmers will be expected to be on deck at the posted start time. Practice will conclude at the posted stop time for everyone.

So please refer to the Team Calendar page regularly.

A Word about our Practice Schedule

Update: These times are now confirmed and have been added to the Team Calendar page.

Tue-23-Nov - 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Ottawa Hills
Wed-24-Nov - 11:00am - 3:00pm at Ottawa Hills (split)
Thu-25-Nov - off
Fri-26-Nov - 10:00am - 2:00pm at Ottawa Hills (split)
Sat-27-Nov - 10:00am - 12:30pm at Ottawa Hills (not split)
Mon-29-Nov - 6:15pm - 9:00pm at Calvin
Tue-30-Nov - 6:15pm - 9:00pm at Calvin
Wed-1-Dec - 6:15pm - 9:00pm at Calvin
Thu-2-Dec - 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Ottawa Hills
Fri-3-Dec - 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Ottawa Hills
Sat-4-Dec - 10:00am - 2:00pm at Ottawa Hills (split)

With the 4-hour blocks of time above, we will be running two separate practices that overlap a bit, due to our large team size and the smaller size of the Ottawa Hills pool. For example, with the 10:00am - 2:00pm time, one group will go from 10:00am to 12:30pm and the other group will go from 11:30am to 2:00pm.

Split practices are explained here.

Team Sweatshirts and Social Dues

Swimmers and parents please remember to send a check for $31 with your athlete if you are interested in a team sweatshirt. The deadline is firm as the order will need to be placed soon. Please give the check to Nate Leppink payable to Gina Leppink by the end of practice this Wednesday, November 24. Sorry but no orders can be placed without payment.

Social dues would be appreciated as soon as possible. We are asking for $30 from each athlete. Social dues covers a portion of party food, hair bleach, coaches gifts, and much more. Please give your check to Nate Leppink payable to Gina Leppink. You could also mail your check to:

Gina Leppink
1847 Timber Ridge Dr. SE
Ada MI 49301

You can also hand your check to Gina at Sunday's dessert social or at any swim meet. Thanks for supporting the swimmers and divers in this way!

Spread the Word

Every athlete whether new or returning needs to get on the website and click the big blue "CLICK HERE" button. Then follow the instructions to fill out your contact information. So far, only about ten athletes have done this. Please help spread the word to all athletes that they need to do this.

Parents of first year swimmers and divers also should get on the website to get signed up on the email notification list. Parents of returning athletes who are already receiving these updates don't need to sign up again. But please help us by spreading the word to others.

Welcome to Eagles Aquatics

Welcome to Eagles Aquatics, the home of the Grand Rapids Christian High School Boys Swim & Dive Team.

We post all practice and meet schedules, top times, meet results, photos, directions to pools and other announcements here on this website. So it's your job as an athlete or parent to stay up to date by visiting this website often. But if you take the time to sign up to follow us by email, Facebook, or text message, you'll never miss an announcement.

Athletes, please take a moment to complete the following checklist:

1. Regardless of whether you are new to the team this season or not, every athlete needs to fill out the contact information form here.
2. For the remaining items, if you were already signed up from last season, you do not need to sign up again unless your email address or cell phone number changed.
3. Do you have email? If so, sign up for email updates here.
4. Are you on Facebook? "Like" our Facebook page here and see announcements on your friend feed.
5. Does your cell phone have unlimited texting? Sign up for text message updates here.

Parents and fans, if you're new to our website, here's your checklist: (Returning parents and fans do not need to sign up again if you were already signed up last season.)

1. Please sign up for email updates here.
2. If you're active on Facebook or Twitter, feel free to "like" our Facebook page here and/or follow us on Twitter here. But don't feel obligated. As long you sign up for email updates, you don't need to bother with Facebook and Twitter.
3. After your athlete has filled out the contact information, please double-check it for accuracy here. (You'll need to get the password from him first.)
4. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to announce something to the whole team, please feel free to email webmaster@eaglesaquatics.com.

Family Letter

A letter from our team "moms". We'll be passing out copies of this letter at the parents meeting on Thu-18-Nov.

Swim Practice Starts Mon-22-Nov

Here is the handout from the parents meeting on Thu-18-Nov:

Timers Needed for Girls D3 State Meet

The girls D3 state meet is this coming weekend at the Holland Aquatic Center. They are looking for timers. If you;re interested, please click here to fill out the form.

Winter Sports Parents Meeting

Parents of swimmers and divers are invited to attend a parent night in the Quest Center
at 6:30pm on Thursday, November 18. Immediately after the all-sports meeting in
the Quest Center, the swim and dive team will hold a separate meeting for parents to
discuss the upcoming season.

Hope to see you then!

Returning Athletes: Fill Out Contact Info Form

Hey, athletes!
Please take a moment to fill out the contact information form here. Also, make sure to tell all the new team members to get on the website and click the big blue button to sign up!

Preseason Workouts

How to Print Documents

Some folks have had trouble printing top times lists and other documents on our website. Here's the trick: Once you click on the link to the document, you'll see a Google docs page that shows the document. To print it, DON'T use your web browser's print function. Instead, use the File/Print option beneath the Google docs logo. Please let the webmaster know if you cannot open a document or if you're still having trouble printing it.

Cheer on the Girls Swim Team!

Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30pm is the last home meet for the Lady Eagles Swim and Dive Team at Calvin College! Coach Becky and the girls are looking for some support and help in the stand/pool deck. We are asking all available guy swimmers and divers to attend the meet to help time and cheer. It will be a close meet between the Eagles and Northview, one that was lost by 10 points last year. It is also senior night and it would be great to have fellow athletes and friends in the stands. Hope to see lots of you there!

Siegle's House

• 8621 Alaska Ave SE, Caledonia
• Quick directions: M6 to Broadmoor, south to 84th St, east to Alaska Ave, south to 2nd driveway on the right.
• Lost? call 891-8744
• Location (click marker on map for directions)
  
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Social Events Schedule and Sign-Ups

Below, you'll find a list of all the social events planned for this season. These events have also been added to the team calendar.

• Home meet meals: Each family needs to sign up at least twice. We have elected not to assign the specific meal contributions for these meals, but rather to rely on sign-ups, since you are in the best position to know what you can offer. Please sign up for whatever you are capable of contributing. We have found Gordon Foods to be most economical. We will not be able to make reminder calls, so please remember your assignments and sign-ups.
• Parties: We have assigned food for you to bring, based on your athlete's year in school. If you have more than one athlete on the team, you get to choose.

Any questions, please contact:

• Vicky Ludema: vicky.ludema@crowehorwath.com / 560-0129 (cell)
• Gina Leppink: gina.leppink@gmail.com / 443-2195 (cell)
• Sally Stout: sal516@sbcglobal.net / 862-4750 (cell)

INSTRUCTIONS: To sign up to bring food to home meet meals:

• do not try to edit the documents below
• just send an email to volunteer@eaglesaquatics.com
• be sure to include your name, the date of the event, and the item you're signing up to bring
• then we'll update the schedules below with your name

Here's how many items still need someone to sign up for them:


Sat-8-Jan:
Party after Holland Christian Mid-Season Invitational
Athletes and families (ALL are invited including those not swimming at the meet)
Location: Siegle's (click here for a map)
Menu assignments:


Thu-13-Jan:
Meal after home meet vs Union
Athletes only
Location: Calvin College
Menu sign-up:



Tue-18-Jan:
Meal after home meet vs East GR
Athletes only
Location: Calvin College
Menu sign-up:



Thu-27-Jan:
Meal after home meet vs Hamilton
Athletes only
Location: Calvin College
Menu sign-up:



Thu-27-Jan:
Party after meal after home meet vs Hamilton
Athletes and families
Location: Calvin College
Menu sign-up:



Tue-15-Feb:
Meal after home meet vs Muskegon Co-op
Athletes only
Location: Calvin College
Menu sign-up:



Wed-23-Feb:
Pasta party before conference meet
Athletes only
Location: VanAllsburg's (click here for a map)
Menu assignments:



Sat-26-Feb:
Party after conference meet
Athletes and families (ALL are invited including those not swimming at the meet)
Location: Boer's (click here for a map)
Menu assignments:

Athlete and Family Contact Info

• Athletes, if you have not yet done so, fill out the form here.
• If your information has changed or is incorrect, just fill out the form again here or email webmaster@eaglesaquatics.com with a description of what to change.

Please do not use this information to send mass email announcements to the team. If you have an announcement to make, please just email webmaster@eaglesaquatics.com and we'll post it here for all to see.

Click here to enter the password and reveal the hidden content. Need password help? Click here.

Social Events Schedule and Sign-Ups

• Sun-28-Nov: Dessert Social
• more to come

2010-2011 Season History

(Click here for help in printing documents.)

• all-time list
• season summary
• time goals

Date	Opponent	Score	Results	Top Times	Photos
Thu-9-Dec 6:30pm	at Jenison	L 82-104	results	top times	photos
Tue-14-Dec 6:00pm	at Grandville vs Byron Center	W 104-82 W 123-63	results	top times	---
Sat-18-Dec 1:00pm	West Michigan Relays at West Ottawa	9th of 13	results	top times	---
Sat-8-Jan 12:00pm	Holland Christian Mid-season Invitational at Holland Aquatic Center	2nd of 12	results	top times	photos
Tue-11-Jan 6:30pm	at Zeeland vs Grand Haven	L 64.5-121.5 W 135-51	results	top times	---
Thu-13-Jan 6:30pm	vs Union at Calvin College	W 107-64	results	top times	photos diving videos
Tue-18-Jan 6:30pm	vs East Grand Rapids at Calvin College	W 101-84	results	top times	photos
Tue-25-Jan 6:00pm	at Northview	W 105-81	results	top times	---
Thu-27-Jan 6:30pm	vs Hamilton at Calvin College	L 82-104	results	top times	photos
Thu-3-Feb 6:30pm	vs Holland Christian vs Unity Christian at Holland Aquatic Center	W 102-84 W 146-37	results	top times	photos
Tue-8-Feb 6:30pm	vs Holland at Holland Aquatic Center	L 63-122	results	top times	photos diving videos
Tue-15-Feb 6:30pm	vs Muskegon Mona Shores vs Muskegon Reeths-Puffer at Calvin College	W 107-63 W 100-62	results	top times	photos
Thu-24-Feb 5:00pm	OK Black/White Conf Diving Prelims & Semis at Calvin College	psych sheet	---	---	photos
Fri-25-Feb 12:00pm	OK Black/White Conf Swimming Prelims at Calvin College	psych sheet	results	top times	photos
Sat-26-Feb 12:00pm	OK Black/White Conf Swimming & Diving Finals at Calvin College	2nd of 7	results	top times	photos photos
Sat-5-Mar time TBA	Shave Meet at Holland Aquatic Center	---	---	---	---
Fri-11-Mar 12:0pm	State Prelims at Holland Aquatic Center	psych sheet	---	---	photos
Sat-12-Mar 12:00pm	State Finals at Holland Aquatic Center	6th	results	top times	photos
	Overall Record	10 wins 4 losses

Results from other conferences:

• OK Green
• OK Rainbow
• OK Red

Team Calendar

(Meets for 2010-2011 season are finalized and on the schedule. Practices will be on the schedule soon.)

• Please be aware that the schedule is subject to change. When we do make a change, we'll make sure to announce it on this website. We'll also notify all our email, Facebook and Twitter followers.
  
• You can view this calendar on a separate page here.
• You can add this calendar to your own calendar using this URL: Need help? Here are some directions for adding this calendar to yours in Google or Yahoo.

Fill Out the Contact Information Form

2009-10 Season Summary

Roster: (S-Swimmer, D-Diver, C-Captain, V-Varsity Letter, EC-Eagle Cut, ST-State team, AC-All Conference, AA-All Area (1st team, 2nd team, Honorable Mention), ASR-All State Relays, ASI-All State Individual, G-Gold Eagle Cut)

Seniors:
Collin VandenBosch (S, V)
Colin Mosier (S)
Erik Arent (S, C, V, EC, ST, AA- HM, ASR, ASI, G)
Greg Bylsma (S)
Jono Jonker (S, C, V, EC, ST, AC , ASR)
Justin Vanportfliet (S, C, V, EC, ST, AA-HM, ASR, ASI)
Matt Block (S, V)

Juniors:
Andrew Vanderlei (S, V, EC, ST, ASR)
Ben Stout (S, V, EC)
Clayton Siegle (S, V)
Grant Ludema (S, V, EC, ST, AA-HM, ASR)
Greg Ludema (S, V)
Jon Faber (S, V, EC, ST)
Michael Vandenheuval (S, V)
Nate Leppink (S, V, EC, ST, AC, AA-HM, ASR , ASI, G)
Phillip Recker (S)
Will VanderPols (S, V)

Sophomores:
Brent Primus (D)
Grant Boer (S, V)
Jack Van Allsburg (S, V, EC, ST, ASR, ASI)
Jacob Stevens (S, V, EC)
John DeGraaf (S, V)
John Swets (S, V, EC, ST)
Mark Randall (S, V, EC)
Mark Van Winkle (D)
Matt VanHarn (S, V)
Micah Warners (S)
Mitchell Schroder (S, V, EC, ST)
Taylor Pruis (D, V)
Trevor Vanderzee (S, V)
Troy Vanportfliet (S, V)
Tyler Ligon (S, V, EC)

Freshmen:
Alex Debat (S)
Craig Aldrink (S, V, EC)
Hudson Liverance (S)
Keaton Safar (S)
Kody Faulk (S, V)
Ryan Beezhold (S, V, EC, ST)


Coaches:
Head Coach - Jack Pyper (26th year)
Diving Coach – Marcus Ackerman (1st year)
Assistant Coach - Keith Ritsema (9th year)
Assistant Coach - Rob Knect (5th year)
Assistant Coach - Jeremy Pyper (2nd year)


Awards:
Most Valuable Player – Jono Jonker
Most Improved Player – Justin VanPortfliet
Hardest Worker – Grant Ludema
Best Diver – Taylor Pruis
1st Points – Jono Jonker
2nd Points – Andrew VanderLei
3rd Points – Nate Leppink


Point Totals 2009-10 Season:
1. 286.5 Jono Jonker (Sr.)
2. 276 Andrew VanderLei (Jr.)
3. 226.5 Nate Leppink (Jr.)
4. 208.5 Jack VanAllsburg (So.)
5. 205.5 Grant Ludema (Jr.)
6. 204.5 Erik Arent (Sr.)
7. 195 Justin VanPortfliet (Sr.)
8. 92 Mitchell Schroder (So.)
9. 72 Tyler Ligon (So.)
10. 66.25 Taylor Pruis (So.)
11. 66 Ben Stout (Jr.)
12. 59.5 Jon Faber (Jr.)
13. 45 Jake Stevens (So.)
14. 44.25 Brent Primus (So.)
15. 43 John Swets (So.)
16. 42.5 Greg Ludema (Jr.)
17. 26.5 Craig Aldrink (Fr.)
18. 22.5 Mark Randall (So.)
19. 21 Ryan Beezhold (Fr.)
20. 17 Collin VandenBosch (Sr.)
21. 16.5 Matt VanHarn (So.)
22. 14 Troy VanPortfliet (So.)
23. 13.5 John DeGraaf (So.)
24. 9 Matt Block (Sr.)
25. 7 Michael VandenHeuvel (Jr.)
26. 5 Mark VanWinkle (Jr.)
27. 3.5 Clayton Siegle (Jr.)
28. 3 Philip Recker (Jr.)
29. 3 Grant Boer (So.)
30. 2.5 Kyle Stygstra (Fr.)
31. 2 Will VanderPols (Jr.)
32. 2 Micah Warners (So.)
33. 2 Kody Faulk (Fr.)
34. 1 Trevor VanderZee (So.)
35. 1 Keaton Safar (Fr.)
36. 0 Colin Mosier (Sr.)
37. 0 Hudson Liverance
2,305 Total Points 2009-2010

Oakland University Summer Swim Camp

This summer, Oakland University will be hosting two sessions of summer swim camp:

Session1:June 13-18

Session II: June 20 - 25

OU’s camp is designed to teach the competitive skills necessary to swimming faster. Through stroke lectures, daily video review, as well as demonstrations from elite level college swimmers athletes will be placed in a learning friendly environment with a coach to athlete ratio of 10:1. To top it off it will all be done in a fantastic facility with the best of equipment.

If you have an interest in gaining some valuable experience in a great environment please take a look at the camp brochure or you can call 248+975.SWIM for more information. OU is offering discounts for teams that send 6 or more swimmers (5%) or 12 or more (10%). Space is limited and going fast.

Summer Swim Camp

This summer, there will be a swim camp hosted by Becky Bagnall. This will be the first ever GRCHS swim camp held by the school. This provides a number of benefits:

1. Great opportunity to get specific, focused attention on your stroke.
2. A viewpoint from another coach on your stroke.
3. A week of pool time to get used to the water again.

If you are interested in signing up, take a look at the brochure. If you have questions, get in touch with Becky. Also, if you know any 8th graders that would be interested in doing the middle school program, this would be a great introduction to swimming.

Banquet Slideshow

You can download the slideshow from the 2009-2010 end-of-season banquet here. Get comfortable - it's over 300MB.

Swim Banquet Mon-29-Mar

The Eagles Swim Banquet will take place Monday, March 29, at 6:30pm in the Lower Commons at the high school. The team will provide paper products and drinks. Food assignments are as follows:

• Freshman: vegetable or potato dish
• Sophomores: main dish
• Juniors: dessert
• Seniors: salad or fruit

The evening will include award presentations. And please, despite its capacity to exemplify good manners to teenage boys, we ask that you leave the family dog at home.

Banquet Slideshow Contributions

If you have any photos you'd like to contribute to the banquet slideshow, please email them to pvanderlei@gmail.com. Please send just your best photos, not every one you took this season. Also, we favor close-ups and photos with identifiable faces. The deadline for contributions is Thursday, March 25. The banquet is Monday, March 29.

Official Results from State and Top Ten All-Time Eagles Swimmers

We have posted the official results from the state prelims and finals over on the results page. We have also updated the Ealges all-time top ten swimmers and placed it on its own page here.

Photos from State Meet

These photos are from Elizabeth VanderLei form the state meet finals. You can view her photos from prelims as well as some recent contributions from Jennifer Schroder over on the photos page.

Thank You, Volunteers!

Thanks to all those who helped at the New 2 You Shoppe. Your efforts raised $781 for the boys swim program!

Results from State Finals

Eagles took 5th place overall. Individual performers' results are as follows:

• 200 Medley Relay
• Jack VanAllsburg, Andrew VanderLei, Erik Arent, Nate Leppink 1:40.41 (4th)
• 200 Free
• Grant Ludema 1:49.80 (16th)
• 200 IM
• Andrew VanderLei 2:04.59 (10th)
• 50 Free
• Nate Leppink 22.03 (3rd tie)
• Justin VanPortfliet 22.40 (6th)
• 100 Fly
• Erik Arent 54.17 (4th)
• Justin VanPortfliet 56.22(15th)
• 500 Free
• Grant Ludema 4:58.27 (11th)
• 200 Free Relay
• Justin Van Portfliet, Andrew VanderLei, Jono Jonker, Nate Leppink 1:28.52 (4th)
• 100 Back
• Jack VanAllsburg 57.00 (8th)
• 100 Breast
• Andrew VanderLei 1:04.51 (16th)
• 400 Free Relay
• Justin VanPortfliet, Grant Ludema, Jono Jonker, Name Leppink 3:16.65 (4th)

You can view all the event by event results of the state finals online here.

The top times have also been updated with state final results on the meet results page.

We have also updated the all-time top swimmers lists with this year's performances.

Results from State Prelims

Top 16 in each event move on to the finals tomorrow.

• 200 Medley Relay
• Jack VanAllsburg, Andrew VanderLei, Erik Arent, Nate Leppink 1:40.85 (5th)
• 200 Free
• Grant Ludema 1:49.51 (16th)
• 200 IM
• Andrew VanderLei 2:05.08 (9th)
• 50 Free
• Nate Leppink 21.86 (2nd)
• Justin VanPortfliet 22.32 (6th)
• Jono Jonker 22.86 (17th)
• 100 Fly
• Erik Arent 53.66 (3rd)
• Justin VanPortfliet 55.33 (11th)
• Jack VanAllsburg 1:00.68 (37th)
• 100 Free
• Jono Jonker 50.58 (18th)
• 500 Free
• Grant Ludema 4:58.60 (12th)
• John Swets 5:10.50 (26th)
• Erik Arent 5:12.47 (29th)
• 200 Free Relay
• Justin Van Portfliet, Andrew VanderLei, Jono Jonker, Nate Leppink 1:29.69 (4th)
• 100 Back
• Jack VanAllsburg 56.79 (8th)
• Mitch Schroder 1:00.10 (27th)
• Ryan Beezhold 1:02.91 (37th)
• 100 Breast
• Andrew VanderLei 1:03.42 (11th)
• Jon Faber 1:08.86 (39th)
• 400 Free Relay
• Justin VanPortfliet, Grant Ludema, Jono Jonker, Name Leppink 3:18.32 (3rd)

The top times have also been updated on the meet results page.
You can view all the event by event results of the state prelims online here.
We also have lots of photos available from today's meet on the photos page.
You can follow along during the state finals tomorrow at noon here.

Psych Sheet for State Prelims

MISCA has posted the psych sheet for the state meet prelims. You can view, download or print it here.

Urgent Request from State Meet Hotel

For those families with a reservation at the Hampton Inn Ann Arbor North for the state meet, the hotel is overbooked for rooms with two beds. So they are asking if any of us would be willing to take a room with one king bed. They are asking that you please phone them ASAP if you can do this. You must call before Monday night. Please call them ASAP at: 734-996-4444.

Car Pooling to State Meet

If you're looking for a ride to the state meet or if you have room in your car for others, leave a comment on this post with your name, contact info, and the date and time of the ride you have or need. Contact each other if you see a good match.

State Meet Info

For those swimmers and families attending the state meet, here is the info you need to know.

• Location: Eastern Michigan University
• Hotel info: see our previous post

Thu-11-Mar

• Athletes dismissed from school after 6th hour.
• Practice at Calvin: 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
• Athletes depart from GRCHS immediately after practice.

Fri-12-Mar

• Spectator seating area opens: 10:15am We recommend you be at the doors by 10:00am.
• Parking is not free on Friday. You must park in one of the green lots on this map, preferably lot D3, although you may be able to park in parking structure D11. The pool is building #29 on the map. Enter thru building #27 near the two triangles. There will be signs showing the way on Friday. The lots are always crowded, and it's a 5-10 minute walk from parking to the pool. We strongly recommend car pooling.
• Prelims admission: $7; Program: $3.
• Swimming prelims start: 12:00pm
• Diving prelims start: 4:00pm (approx.)
• Athletes, families & friends dinner: time TBD. We'll eat together in a meeting room at the hotel. There will be a $5-10 per family fee - please RSVP and pay Jean Arent Friday at the meet so she can order the right amount of food.
• Adults only drinks and appetizers: time TBD. We'll meet in one of the hotel rooms. BYOB and a snack to share.

Sat-13-Mar

• Please check out of the hotel before departing for the meet.
• Spectator seating area opens: 10:15am
• Parking is free on Saturday. You can park in any lot.
• Finals admission: $7; Program: $3.
• Meet starts: 12:00pm
• After the meet, athletes have the option of riding home in the team vans or arranging their own ride with friends or family. Please let the coaches know your plans.

Latest Statewide Top Times

We have obtained the latest top times for D3 and for all divisions combined:

• D3 Individual Top Times
• D3 Relay Top Times
• All Divisions Individual Top Times
• All Divisions Relay Top Times

Results from Shave Meet

No new state qualifiers, but we did see a number of new top times. You can view the official results and the newly updated top times on the Meet Results page.

Shave Meet Details

Those swimmers planning to attend the shave meet tomorrow, be at school at 3:45pm tomorrow to catch the bus for Holland Aquatic Center.

Shave Practice for Band Members

Practice is at Calvin today with a 6:00pm start time. For those swimmers who will miss practice tonight because of the band concert, here is a practice for you to do on your own.

State Practice and Shave Meet

• All state practices will start at 6:00pm unless we post otherwise.
• The shave meet is Tuesday for the guys who signed up. We'll post details on that as soon as they are available.

Results from Conference Finals

• State Qualifier: Ryan Beezhold - 100 Back

You can view the official results and the newly updated top times on the Meet Results page.

Photos from Conference Finals

You can download individual photos here.

Shaving Photos

Thanks to Beth VanPortfliet for sneaking into the boys' locker room last week to get these great photos!

You can download individual photos here.

Photos from Conference Prelims

You can download individual photos here.

Results from Conference Prelims

• State Qualifiers: Jack VanAllsburg - 100 Fly, John Faber - 100 Breast

You can view the official results and the newly updated top times on the Meet Results page.

Psych Sheet for Conference Meet

Holland has posted the psych sheet for the conference meet here.

Urgent Practice Schedule Change

Calvin has replaced the starting blocks at their pool, so that means practices can go back to normal for Wednesday and Thursday:

Wed-24-Feb

• All swimmers: normal time at Calvin

Thu-25-Feb

• (tentatively) All swimmers: normal time at Calvin
• Everyone to VanAllsburg’s immediately afterwards for the pasta party

Please check your email/Facebook/Twitter or manually check the website tomorrow since we may need to adjust the times for Thursday one more time.

Practice Schedule Changes

Because Calvin has removed the starting blocks from their pool, we need to move the practices for the conference taper swimmers over to Ottawa Hills this week. Please carefully review the new practice schedule:

Wed-24-Feb

• State taper swimmers: normal time at Calvin
• Conference taper swimmers: in the water 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Ottawa Hills

Thu-25-Feb

• State taper swimmers: in the water 3:30pm - 5:30pm at Ottawa Hills
• Conference taper swimmers: in the water 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Ottawa Hills, followed by shaving
• Everyone to VanAllsburg’s by 7:30pm for the pasta party

OK Black/White Conference Meet

The conference meet takes place over three days this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Holland Aquatic Center.

Thu-25-Feb: Diving Prelims and Semis

• Divers released from school: 2:00pm
• Divers ride in a van with Coach Pyper
• Meet starts: 5:00pm
• The van is round trip, so athletes have the option of riding back with Pype or arranging their own ride back.
• Pasta party at VanAllsburg's includes divers, so they should plan to head over to VanAllsburg's after the meet. Click here for details.

Fri-26-Feb: Swimming Prelims

• No school on Friday. Swimmers should arrive at GRCHS at 1:15pm to board the bus.
• The bus is one way, so swimmers need to arrange their own ride back.
• Meet starts: 4:00pm

Sat-27-Feb: Swimming and Diving Finals

• Athletes should arrive at GRCHS at 9:15am to board the bus.
• The bus is one way, so athletes need to arrange their own ride back.
• Meet starts: 12:00pm
• Pizza party for all athletes and families at Pyper's house in Byron Center after the meet. Directions here. See the sheet below for food assignments.

Click here to view the above document on its own page.

Pasta Party Thu-25-Feb

• Party starts: after practice Thursday (we expect swimmers to start arriving around 7:30pm)
• Location: VanAllsburg's house (Click here for directions.)
• Most of the food will be provided by the athletic boosters. Those of you who are signed up to bring additional food can review the sign-up sheet below.

Click here to view the above document on its own page.

More Photos from Holland Meet

Photos from Marcie Pyper

You can download individual photos here.

Practice Today and Band Concert

Practice is back at Calvin today, normal start time. Keep in mind that the conference taper swimmers will be getting out earlier than the state taper swimmers.

Any swimmers who will miss practice tonight because of the band concert NEED TO CONTACT ROB.

• email: rob@eaglesaquatics.com
• phone/text: 890-1335

Here are some suggested practices for conference taper swimmers and for state taper swimmers so that you can workout before the band concert if you can find a pool. This is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

Results from Holland Meet

Holland 107 - Eagles 77

• Swimmers of the night: Freshman - Alex DeBat; Sophomore - Troy VanPortfliet; Junior - Philip Recker; Senior - Justin VanPortfliet
• Diver of the night: Mark VanWinkle
• State Qualifiers: Erik Arent & Andrew VanderLei — 500 Free

You can view the official results and the newly updated top times on the Meet Results page.

Photos from Holland Meet

You can download individual photos here.

Home Meet Tue-16-Feb vs Holland

• Meet starts: 6:30pm
• There is no bus. Athletes should arrive at Calvin College by 5:00pm.
• Location: Calvin College (Click here for directions.)
• Click here for the latest top times document you can print and take along.
• Senior Night. We'll take some time before the meet to introduce and honor our seniors.
• We are hosting a meal for athletes of both teams after the meet. The sign-up sheet is shown below. Please bring your food items to the classroom across from the old gym. It is right behind the spectator stands of the pool on the upper level.

Click here to view the above document on its own page.

Results from MISCA Meet

• State Qualifier: John Swets - 500 Free

You can view the official results and the newly updated top times on the Meet Results page.

Monday Practice Change of Venue

Monday's practice has been changed to 6:00-8:30pm at Ottawa Hills because Calvin has to shut down their pool again. Taper guys are 6:00-8:00 and State guys are 6:00-8:30.

Practice Sat-12-Feb 10:00am - 12:00pm

For swimmers not traveling to MISCA tomorrow, practice will be from 10:00am until noon at Ottawa Hills. Sorry for the late notice - we just found out now.