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.