For the 2011-2012 Swim Season, we are going to make some changes in our booster fee and fundraising efforts.  These changes are geared towards the budgetary needs of both our families and our swim team.  There will be two equal installments due October 1st and  December 1st.    The total amount due for each swimmer will include your booster fee, fall fundraiser, escrow administration fee, and snack bar fees.  This amount will cover your entire booster fees for the year, exclusive of the meet spring fundraising fee and the USA Swimming registration fee.  This total is comparable to what has been paid in the past, however, by totaling most of the costs for the year, and splitting the payments into two installments, we hope to help families better plan.  This new policy has been recommended by our parent booster board and we hope it will be supported by everyone.

At the 2011 Los Angeles Invitational, held at USC, three TCC swimmers loved the city of L.A.  Kate Santilena, 16, captured her first U.S.A. Swimming Junior National time standard in the 200 I.M. with a 2:23.00 (22^nd overall).  Kate also had personal best times in the 100 free (59.19) and 200 back (2:25.41).  Junior Nationals will be held at Stanford University this summer.  The meet is a national competition of the country’s finest 18 and under swimmers.

Oriana Wang, 16, had lifetime bests in the 100 free (58.47) and 200 free (2:05.25, placing 15^th).  Oriana will compete at Junior Nationals in five events.

Michael Haney, 16, had an outstanding meet placing 7^th in the 800 free (8:21.57), 9^th in the 400 free (4:00.80) and 11^th in the 200 butterfly (2:04.07).  All three of Michael’s swims were Senior National time standards.

“Wow, this was a super meet for Kate, Oriana and Michael.  Their swims indicate they should end the season with a big splash.  Congratulations to all three,” said Head Coach John Ries after the meet.

Great Job Kate, Oriana and Michael!

At the 2011 June Age Group Long Course Championships, held at the La Mirada Aquatic Center, The Claremont Club Swim Team started the summer off with a big splash.

Kyle Coan, 16, won three events (100 free, 200 free and 400 free) and qualified for the 2011 Summer U.S.A. Swimming Junior Nationals in all three.  Kyle’s times of 57.72 (100), 1:56.82 (200) and 4:06.96 (400) were all personal best long course times.

Several other TCC swimmers earned the title of June Age Group Champion:

Emily Trieu – 10
100 free -1:09.02
Samantha Duran – 12
400 free – 4:47.57
800 free – 9:49.83
Olga Ortiz – 13
100 fly – 1:08.84
Kate Santilena – 16
100 free – 59.98
100 back – 1:07.85
Rebecca Coan – 17
100 fly – 1:05.10
200 fly – 2:23.15
Sanjar Junisbai – 10
100 back – 1:19.90
Dylan Tarazona – 16
100 fly – 58.34
11 & 12 Girls 400 Free Relay
Katrina Strash, Katie Yakovlev, Jessica Argelander, Samantha Duran
15 & 18 Boys 200 Medley Relay
Kevin Coan, Jacob Altree, Dylan Tarazona, Kyle Coan

The Claremont Club finished in 2^nd place in the overall team standings.

Southern California Swimming announced their 2011 North American Challenge Cup All-Star Team and 6 TCC swimmers were selected:

Samantha Duran – 11 &12 girls
Kate Santilena – 15 & 16 girls
Kevin Coan – 15 & 16 boys
Dylan Tarazona – 15 & 16 boys
Rebecca Coan – 17 & 18 girls
Jason Haney – 17 & 18 boys

The North American Challenge Cup is an international age group competition.  The NACC is held annually between all-star teams from Canada, Mexico, Pacific Swimming, Pacific Northwest Swimming and Southern California Swimming. The team is based on the long course times achieved this spring through the June Age Championships. The meet will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on August 4-6.
“Muy bien” Sam, Kate, Kevin, Dylan, Rebecca and Jason!!

Sonia Wang qualified for her second Olympic Trial event in the 400 I.M. at the Swim Meet of Champions held in Mission Viejo.  Sonia placed 7th overall in a time of 4:54.86.
Congrats Sonia on this super swim!!