What a great meet we had with Balcones Country Club. The cloud cover we had for most of the meet made it very comfortable, and the meet itself was very competitives. Thanks to all of you parents and swimmers for taking part.

This Saturday we will be back home to host the Steiner Ranch B team, the following Tuesday will be our Swim-a-thon, and then the Saturday after that we will be hosting Anderson Mill. So it will be a busy couple of weeks for us at the pool!

The Swim-a-thon and Silent Auction is Tuesday, June 22, and is a great time. Free food and drinks for everyone, music, door prizes, raffles, and great items in the Silent Auction. Look for the envelope in your folder, and I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Stroke clinics started last week. They are $10 for 30 minutes, and the kids will receive focused instruction on strokes, turns, and dives. Sign up in the book at the pool.

You can contact me with questions at board@wbarmada.org. For more team information, check our website at www.wbarmada.org.

Hi Armada Parents and Swimmers!

Another great week, and meet under our belt. I appreciate those that turned in their MAFs on time, and we will work to make sure we have the best entries as possible for the next meet. Please continue to be flexible as the coaches make sure we put the team in the events that will be great for you personally, and collectively as a team. Like I said before, you might swim something you don't really like, and surprise yourself!

On the meet Saturday we had way too many people not show up without notice, or leave early without reason. We understand things come up, but PLEASE don't commit to coming and then back out. You are not making it hard for just the coaches, but for your relay, and for the computer people. Plus, we want you there! The coaches really do miss you when you are gone :)

I'm so proud of the hard work people have been putting in at practices. Bring water to practice and meets to hydrate yourself, and keep up the good work- it will pay off!

Don't forget to get donors for the Swim A Thon coming up! This is a night that you do not want to miss! There will be plenty of food, fun and prizes!

See ya at the pool!
Coach Elisa
coach@wbarmada.org

This is a home meet at our own Willow Bend Pool. All swimmers should be in their pit areas by 6 a.m. The pit parents need to know who is available to swim the relays by 6 a.m. Swimmers who are not in their pit area by 6 a.m. may be scratched from the opening relay.

The Meet Attendance Form for the home meet hosting Anderson Mill is due Friday, June 18. Please put in the "completed" folder in the MAF Box. Do not return to your own folder.

EVERY swimmer should turn these forms in by the deadline. Mark the box indicating if you will swim or not.

We want all swimmers who are able to swim the length of the pool unassisted to participate in all meets. Swim Meets are an important part of being on the WBA. (We understand if you are out-of-town or unable to participate due to religious reasons.) We are a team - we need you!

This is a home meet but the arrival time will be between 5:45 and 6 am. We will determine that after seeing how large their team is.

Come join the fun at the annual Wells Branch Armada Swim-A-Thon on Tuesday, June 22nd from 6pm - 9pm at the Willow Bend pool. There will be lap swimming, refreshments, music, door prizes, raffles, a silent auction, and a whole lot of fun! Papa Murphy's will be there grilling up pizza once again this year … YUMM!! We will also have hot dogs, chips (thank you Schlotzski's), icee's and popcorn! We will also be selling raffle tickets for an IPOD Touch that we will have the drawing for at the Awards Banquet!

The Swim-A-Thon is our annual fundraiser to offset the cost of running our fantastic swim team! Ask your family and friends to sponsor you as you swim laps to raise money for the WBA. They can sponsor you based on the number of laps you swim or a flat donation.

The grand prizes will be awarded to the top three swimmers who raise the most funds.
1st place - $150 gift card
2nd place - $125 gift card
3rd place - $100 gift card

Movie tickets will be awarded to individual swimmers who raise $100 in funds. Their will be two drawings for a $25 Academy gift card for all kids 8 and under that swim 50 laps and for all kids that swim 100 laps. All swimmers attending will receive a free Gattiland buffet ticket regardless of age!

The grand prizes and the movie tickets are per swimmer, not per family. Each child that is interested in trying for the grand prizes or movie tickets should have their own sponsorship envelope. There will be extras located in the front of the swimmer's file box in a folder marked Swim-A-Thon. The prizes will be awarded at the WBA Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, July 14th.

Swim-A-Thon money must be turned in by July 7th to be eligible for prizes. A board member will collect the envelopes during all swim practices on Wednesday, July 7th. You can turn the envelopes in at any time to a board member. Collection envelopes were put in family folders.

Volunteers are needed to work the popcorn and snow cone machines, swimmers check-in table, setup and cleanup. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mary Hale at 789-3903 or email to mjhale@austin.rr.com.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! .

Silent Auction
Terrific deals and a great way to support the WBA and our local business partners.

WBA has the BEST sponsors! We get great support from them in goods, services and even cash. We hope each of you will patronize the sponsors you are able to and tell them how much we appreciate their help.
Anytime is a great time to visit our sponsors but we have also set-up the following times for a special Armada "Thank-You"

Everyone is invited to join the team for a day of fun in the sun at Volente Beach on Monday, July 5. The park opens at 10 a.m. and you can stay until as late as 8 p.m. You can bring coolers with food and drink - as long as no alcohol or glass is included. There are also concession stands available.

To get our special ticket price of $13.99 per person, you must return the order form that was in your family folder to the MAF box by Friday, June 18 with check (payable to Wells Branch Armada) or cash. You can also give cash payments to Beth Gavin at the pool.
http://www.volentebeach.com/

Each week the WBA honors the swimmers in each age group that record the largest time improvement. In swimming, the goal is to try to beat your previous best time each week by recording a new personal best.

Each week the WBA coaches will recognize swimmers that are working extra hard at practice. Congratulations to this week's winners - keep up the great work!
 

These WBA swimmers excelled by placing first in one, two or three individual events against Balcones Country Club.
 

The Northwest Swim Circuit holds a Championship Meet at the end of the season for qualifying swimmers. Congratulations to our 30 swimmers who have already qualified in the following events.
(Each swimmer will only be able to swim in 3 events.)

At each home swim meet, the WBA Swim Shop is open for business. Please come by and take a look:

WBA Koozies - $3.00
WBA Hats - $15.00
WBA Team shirts $10.00 - $15.00
Goggles - Prices vary
Bungee Cords - $6.00

Contact Trish Koestertrishkoester@austin.rr.com for information.

Sing the National Anthem at this year's Northwest Swim Circuit Invitational Meet
Location: Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center - University of Texas
When: Sunday July 18, 2010

Entry Process:
WBA singers - submit your entry on CD to Mary Hale by July 6. Mary will deliver all entries to the NWSC in time for judging. There will be one winner chosen, and a back-up winner chosen. To ensure a fair judging process the entrants name should not appear anywhere on the CD or CD case. Judges will be independent of any NWSC team. Winner will be notified the week of July 12th.

Contest rules:

• Must be a current member of a NWSC team
• Do not have to be an invitational qualifier
• Must submit entry to the circuit on CD
• Must be sung a cappella
• Must use traditional song base
• There can be more than one performer per entry
• Not more than one entry per CD

Order forms for the 2010 Divisional and Invitationals T-shirts have appeared in your family folders.We order these shirts from the swim circuit and they are only sold through pre-orders. The WBA will receive a portion of the sales price to support our team.

Stop by the WBA Swim Shop this Saturday during the meet and see the t-shirt and place your order.

The cost is $10 for the smaller sizes and $12 for the larger adult sizes. Checks should be made to the WB Armada and there will be a folder in the MAF box for orders. If you would rather turn your order in personally, please give to any board member.

• Captain's Log
• Coach's Corner
• Home Meet - SRB
• MAF due for AM on 6/26
• Swim-A-Thon Info
• Sponsors - Thank You
• Volente Beach Fun Day
• Fast Fishies
• Kickin' Hard
• Gold Medal Winners
• Invitational Team Qualifers
• WBA Swim Shop
• National Anthem contest
• Divisional T-shirt orders