Roxboro Swim and Tennis Announcements

Playground Opening

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:22:38 GMT

Just a reminder, tomorrow May 21st, the new playground will be open for play.

Lemonade and Cookies will be served from 3:30 - 5:00 or until gone.

Thank you for patience as we continue to improve your RVA experience. We hope to see you there!

Warmest regards,

Michele Kelly

Urgent, pool CLOSED today May 19

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:52:51 GMT

Broken glass nat the entrance of the pool, on the deck, sports court and possibly in the pool necessitates a late opening of the pool today. While we are carefully continuing with this morning's practice meet, the pool will not open for general swimming until 4:00 p.m. Sorry for the inconvience.

Playground

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:34:45 GMT

RVA Members,

The long awaited playground repair/replacement has been installed. It is very important that the children wait just a little longer to ensure the concrete footings are dry and our kids are safe.

Please wait until Monday, May 21st to play on the playground.

On Monday, May 21st, from 3:30 - 5:00, we will have a small playground opening day party. Lemonade and Cookies will be served. No RSVP necessary.

Until then, please help make sure the children do not get on the playsets.

Thank you,

Michele Kelly

Practice Meet

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:34:03 GMT

RSVPs have been closed. If you have a change of plans please contact Jennifer at jlmccarter008@yahoo.com

Volunteer spots are still available.

8:30 Arrival

As close as possible to 9:00 a.m. Start

Patience at this event is appreciated:)

We will be running all 6 lanes so hopefully we will be finished no later than 11:00.

Please bring your own coffee (plastic mugs only please) No one offered to pick up coffee and I am going too early to pick it up. Also, I'll have a few snacks but you might want to get your swimmers in the habit of having a water bottle. It is more important as it gets warmer but they can easily dehydrate with out realizing it.

Some extra items--

I have suits and spiritwear from the fittings and will have them available Saturday and at practice on Monday. I usually have t-shirts for distribution at this event but there was a delay in production. I should have them by the end of next week.

Found after practice on Thursday - One Female suit size 30. You might want Sharpie your name into all of your belongings. If something can be lost, it will be lost at a swim meet!!

See you Saturday!

Stacey

Practice Meet - This upcoming Saturday

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:08:32 GMT

We have extended the RSVP deadline until end of the day Today/Wednesday for the practice meet. Please let us know if you are planning to attend!! Thanks!

May 18th - pool party

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:51:49 GMT

Please forgive me if you are getting this email again. Due to website problems which have been corrected, some of you got the announcement (several times) and others did not receive at all! Now that it is corrected, we wanted to make sure everyone got the news about our upcoming pool party. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Party to celebrate

...our wonderful Moms, the end of school, the end of season for many sports, AND the beginning of summer fun at the RVA POOL!

Friday, May 18th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Yummy Eats:

Galla's New York Style Pizza
- choices include: Pepperoni; Cheese; Meat Lover; Vegetarian

and for our lighter fare fans...

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Mahi Mahi with sauteed spinach in a Hong Kong sauce (yummy)
Pasta Salad
Greek Salad
Fresh Fruit

but save room for dessert because we have a truckload of...

BRUSTER'S ice Cream truck featuring Chocolate; Vanilla; Oreo; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough served up in a cup or cone. Chocolate Syrup or sprinkles for toppings available too.

Drinks:

Sangria, Wine and Beer for adults over 21
Lemonade

Oh and it's not a party without music and games!!!

Prizes for moms (oldest, youngest, most children, the newest mom, etc...) Maybe we can get the moms to do a hula hoop contest! :-)
contests for kids - Bruster gift cards as prize

Dinner starts at 5:30 – must have wristband (given at check in) as proof of purchase
$10.00 per family – RSVP by Wednesday, May 16th. Use our convenient Paypal on the website.
$20.00 at the door (if food available)...so RSVP to save your spot!

also be sure to specify favorite type of pizza

Test Announcement from Roxboro

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:09:41 GMT

This is a test of the email system after correction of a data corruption error. We apologize for the inconvenience. No further action is required.

The error meant that only part of the club was receiving emails. Once the data error is resolved we will have to resend some important announcements.

Summer JR. Tennis Camps

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:10:49 GMT

Dear Roxboro Members,
Our Junior Summer Tennis Camps will begin the week of June 04^th, 2012 which will include 6 weeks of morning camps (coordinated around swim team practices). All ages will have 90 minute sessions daily Monday through Friday with all rain outs to be scheduled during weekday afternoons. Each age group will be limited so PLEASE remember to SIGN UP EARLY! (Please, no "drop ins")

DATES:

Session #1 - June 04-08

Session #2 - June 11-15

Session #3 - June 18-22

Session #4 - June 25-29

Session #5 - July 23-27

Session #6 - July 30 - August 03

TIMES:

9:00-10:30 (Ages 6 & Under)

10:30-Noon (Ages 7-10)

COST:

$95 (90 minute sessions Monday-Friday)

* Registration Deadline is one week before start date of each session.

follow the link below to register:

http://puretennis.net/information/registration_payment/

MAY 18th Pool Party Celebration

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:30:27 GMT

May - a reason to celebrate...our wonderful Moms, the end of school, the end of season for many sports, AND the beginning of summer fun at the RVA POOL!

Friday, May 18th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Yummy Eats:

Galla's New York Style Pizza

choices include: Pepperoni; Cheese; Meat Lover; Vegetarian

and for our lighter fare fans...

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Mahi Mahi with sauteed spinach in a Hong Kong sauce (yummy)
Pasta Salad
Greek Salad
Fresh Fruit

but save room for dessert because we have a truckload of...

BRUSTER'S ice Cream truck featuring Chocolate; Vanilla; Oreo; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough served up in a cup or cone. Chocolate Syrup or sprinkles for toppings available too.

Drinks:

Sangria, Wine and Beer for adults over 21
Lemonade

Oh and it's not a party without music and games!!!

Prizes for moms (oldest, youngest, most children, the newest mom, etc...) Maybe we can get the moms to do a hula hoop contest! :-)
contests for kids - Bruster gift cards as prize

Dinner starts at 5:30 – must have wristband (given at check in) as proof of purchase
$10.00 per family – RSVP by Wednesday, May 16th. Use our convenient Paypal on the website.
$20.00 at the door (if food available)...so RSVP to save your spot!

also be sure to specify favorite type of pizza

Meet Volunteers

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:25:46 GMT

Okay--I jinxed us with that weather comment. It was cold as bejiminy for the stroke clinic this morning. Hats off to the hardy that came...and the jr. coaches that were in the water the whole time!

Volunteer positions are on the website for the meet schedule. Please follow this link to find out more about what each position actually does. http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=30

This is a start—positions will likely be added as we determine our needs closer to the time of each meet. If you do not volunteer and your child is swimming, you will be assigned a position at the start of the meet. Tracy Noble tracynoble1@comcast.net will be our volunteer coordinator again this year. Thanks Tracy!!

Practice Meet--

The practice meet is coming up fast—next Saturday. I know that many of you are still involved with other activities. However, if you can, please try to attend this event. It is critical for the success of the season to give everyone a trial run at a meet. We test out the computer program, teach the kids about lining up, review the volunteer jobs, just generally knock the rust off before we have to do it for real. Returning 6 and unders are welcome. New to swim team 6 and unders—please wait until after the first mini meet to participate in a dual meet/pratice meet.

Please RSVP Yes if you are attending by Tuesday evening 5/15.

8:30 a.m. Arrival – Anyone want to pick up coffee for me?? Shoot me an e-mail if you can. Thx!!

9:00 a.m. (or close as we can) – Start

See you at the pool!

Stacey

May 18th - Pool Party to Celebrate

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:59:53 GMT

May - a reason to celebrate...our wonderful Moms, the end of school, the end of season for many sports, AND the beginning of summer fun at the RVA POOL!

Friday, May 18th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Yummy Eats:

Galla's New York Style Pizza

choices include: Pepperoni; Cheese; Meat Lover; Vegetarian

and for our lighter fare fans...

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Mahi Mahi with sauteed spinach in a Hong Kong sauce (yummy)
Pasta Salad
Greek Salad
Fresh Fruit

but save room for dessert because we have a truckload of...

BRUSTER'S ice Cream truck featuring Chocolate; Vanilla; Oreo; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough served up in a cup or cone. Chocolate Syrup or sprinkles for toppings available too.

Drinks:

Sangria, Wine and Beer for adults over 21
Lemonade

Oh and it's not a party without music and games!!!

Prizes for moms (oldest, youngest, most children, the newest mom, etc...) Maybe we can get the moms to do a hula hoop contest! :-)
contests for kids - Bruster gift cards as prize

Dinner starts at 5:30 – must have wristband (given at check in) as proof of purchase
$10.00 per family – RSVP by Wednesday, May 16th. Use our convenient Paypal on the website.
$20.00 at the door (if food available)...so RSVP to save your spot!

Stroke Clinic

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:32:03 GMT

The weather cooperated for an almost full first week of practice. Yeah!!

On Saturday 5/12 we will be offering a stroke clinic with the following schedule:

9-10 6 and Unders and 7 & 8s Backstroke and Freestyle

10-11 7 &8s, 9 & up Butterfly and Breastroke

11 - 12 9 & up Backstroke and Freestyle

fyi - Suits and Spiritwear that were ordered at the St. James fitting should be delivered to me early next week. I will distribute at practice as soon as I receive.

Thanks,

Stacey

Stroke Clinic

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:24:30 GMT

The weather cooperated for an almost full first week of practice. Yeah!!

On Saturday 5/12 we will offer a stroke clinic with the following details:

9 AM-10AM 6&Unders, 7&8s

Freestyle and Backstroke

10AM-11AM 7&8s, 9&Up

Breaststroke and Butterfly

11AM-12PM 9&Up

Freestyle and Backstroke

fyi - The suits and spirit wear that were ordered at the St. James fitting should be sent to me early next week. I will distribute at practice as soon as I receive.

Thanks!

Stacey

Practice Begins tomorrow!

Sun, 06 May 2012 21:48:37 GMT

Afternoon swim team practices starts tomorrow Monday, May 7^th with the following schedule.

4:30-5:00 6Us

5:00-5:45 7&8s

5:45-6:30 9&10s

6:30-7:15 11&up

I have an inclement weather policy outlined on the website but, just for the record, I will not likely officially cancel afternoon practice because of weather. It is just too hard to make a call in a timely manner with Atlanta’s ever changing spring weather. If the weather looks bad, please use your best judgement.

We have 178 swimmers registered with the Sharks—but not that many with the Atlanta Swimming Association. Please remember that you must register with both organizations. I am usually chasing people to register right before Divisionals. I will not do that this year. If your child is not registered with ASA, they will not be allowed to swim in the first mini meet or dual meet.

Ok Sharks—get on your practice fins and I will see you at the pool tomorrow!!

Stacey

Pool Update, Correction and Reminder

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:20 GMT

Early Season pool hours continue today!

April 28 - May 20 Friday 4:00 - 8:00; Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 8:00

May 22 4:00 - 9:00 Last day of school for APS

Some club sponsered parties may extend these hours.

NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE CORRECTION: Children age 9 to 12 may utilize the facilities without adult accompaniment provided they have taken and can show proof of passing the RVA basic swim test. Once they pass the swim test, they earn the privilege (pending good behavior) to stay at the pool without an adult. Lifeguards are regularily available to give the test.Children under the age of 16 may never be inside the pool gates without a LIFEGUARD present.

PARKING REMINDER: When parking for the pool extends beyond the parking lot inside the RVA main gate, please limit parking to only one side of the street, the right side as you approach the pool.

Comments and suggestions are welcome to Nina H. Vestal, nvestal@emory.edu .

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta...last chance to RSVP

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:08:53 GMT

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at RVA Pool

Saturday, May 5, 2012

5:00 - 9:00; dinner at 5:30

Volunteer positions have been posted so please sign up to help. Thank you to those of you who have.

Added grilled onions and peppers to menu.

Added prizes for the games (Breusters gift cards!)

If you haven't paid or Replied for this event, please login to the website. Payment of $10.00 per family can conveniently be paid on the website.

It looks like good weather and a great turn-out for this fun event.

P.S. Save the date...Friday, May 18, 2012. 5:00 - 9:00...Hooray for Mom's and School's out Party. $10/per family for this fun event.

More Bonus Swim and Updates

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:59:59 GMT

Come swim Wednesday, May 2, 4:30 - 6:30.

REMINDER:

Babies and children who are not potty trained or are unreliable in their toileting habits are required to wear a plastic covering over any disposable swim diaper. An example of what I am talking about can be found at :

http://www.swimoutlet.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=354&Click=1719049&gclid=CLeHo6TX4K8CFS1a7AodoWyXAw

Please help keep the pool clean and open by remembering to use these plastic covers.

Bonus Swim and Pool Reminders

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:09:01 GMT

COME SWIM TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 1 from 4:30 - 6:30.

If your kids are 12 - 14 years old and are interested in working at Shark Bites this summer please reply names and ages to this email.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Everyone needs to sign in as they enter the pool gate. Guest fees may be paid at the concession stand or to a lifeguard.

Kids under the age of 16 are not allowed inside the pool gates without a lifeguard present.

No glass inside the pool gates ever, even in coolers.

Swim Team Registration

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:36:12 GMT

A friendly reminder that if you aren't registered by May 1st, I will not order a t-shirt for your swimmer. As I look over the list of those already registered, it feels like I am missing some of the "regulars'. If you are planning to register, please do so ASAP (with the Sharks and Atlanta Swimming) so I will have t-shirts for all of the swimmers.

Thanks for your prompt attention,

Stacey

Cinco de mayo 5/5/12. PayPal ready

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:48:22 GMT

CINCO de MAYO FIESTA; Saturday, May 5, 2012; 5:00 - 9:00

Come get your Piñata on! Chicken, beef and fish tacos/fajitas with all the fixings; great music, games to play including hit the Piñata for some treats for the kids!

Plus margaritas and beer for the adults over 21.

This event is part of our special parties for members that have a small cover charge. It is ONLY $10.00 per family and can be conveniently paid on the Roxboro Valley website when you RSVP.

If you have already responded "yes" for this event, PLEASE login now to pay the cover charge. Wrist bands will be issued to all paid members for this event to participate in the food and drinks.

Don't miss out on this very fun event, the weather looks great! Deadline to RSVP Wednesday, May 2nd but don't wait...do it now.

Last Chance to RSVP for Pool Party

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:30:36 GMT

OPENING DAY POOL PARTY

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012. 1:00 - 6:00

DUAL LANE WATER SLIDE
DJ WITH MUSIC AND GAMES TO PLAY
YUMMY EATS: HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN TENDERS, BUFFALO WINGS, AND MORE
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OF TEA AND LEMONADE
FREE TO ALL MEMBERS
FOOD SERVED AT 1:00 TILL GONE

Please RSVP @ WWW.ROXBOROVALLEY.COM if you have not done so by today so we have enough food.

Friday, April 27 Pool Preview

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:25:25 GMT

Come swim 4:00 - 8:00, Friday, April 27.

Cinco de Mayo Party, Saturday May 5th 5-9

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:51:48 GMT

Next weekend we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 5th, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Lots of food, music and fun planned.

Rock to the music of our DJ
EATS:

Chicken Fajitas
Ground Beef Tacos
Fish Tacos (grilled)
Cheese Quesadillas
Rice
Black Beans with sausage
Guacamole
Cheese Dip
Chips and Salsa

Plus all the fixin’s like shredded cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, hard/soft shell tacos, etc..
Dessert:

Cookies
Cake Pops

Drinks:

Tea sweet/unsweetened
Lemonade
Water
Beer & Margaritas

$10.00 cover charge per family, Must RSVP by Wednesday, May 2nd. Login at www.roxborovalley.com!!!

Counting the Days!!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:12:08 GMT

Swim Team is quickly approaching. Please register by May 1^st in order to receive a t-shirt with your registration. You may also purchase additional t-shirts during the registration process.

Afternoon practices begin May 7th.

If you need to order a team swim suit, the information to do so is on the website. (Look to the right on the swim team page.) You can order a suit on-line or you can phone the Kastaway store to purchase. If you are ordering spirit wear (bags, towels or polo shirts) I suggest that you definitely call the store to make sure your embroidery details are correct.

Suits ordered at the fitting should be available at our early practice days. A big thank you to Traci White for helping with this process! As I have explained, Kastaway is a new vendor for us. If you have any service feedback—positive or negative—please let me know.

Our meet schedule is on the website. Swim meet volunteer slots will be added closer to the start of practice. I will send an e-mail when they are available. Tracy Noble will again be our volunteer coordinator. Thanks Tracy!

Last but not least, this is my last e-mail to the entire pool membership. Please make certain that your RVA website profile is set to receive swim team e-mails (and 6under e-mails if applicable) so you are in the know for the season.

Good luck with your end of school activities. I’ll see you soon at the pool!!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim Team Manager

Early Season Pool Availability

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:23:10 GMT

Welcome to the Early Season for Roxboro Pool. Starting this Monday, April 23 the key card access will be available mornings 6:00 - 9:00 for adult lap swimming. The water temperature is set at 76 degrees for these early morning sessions. No lifeguard is present. No one under 16 years of age is allowed.

OPENING DAY for the pool is this coming Saturday, April 28 with much warmer water. The schedule is as follows.

Early Season

April 28 - May 20 Friday 4:00 - 8:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 8:00

May 22 4:00 - 9:00 Last day of school for APS

Regular Season

May 23 - June 30 Daily 11:00 - 9:00

Mid Season

July 1 - August 5 Daily 10:00 - 9:00

Late Season

August 6 - 12 Daily 12:00 - 8:00

August 13 - September 3, Labor Day TBD based on arrival of fall and staffing availability

Post Season

September - September 30 - weekends as weather and interest allows.

Volunteer Day

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:50:01 GMT

Just a heads up on possible rescheduling.

The weather forecast is predicting a 60% chance of rain for Saturday,04/21, our scheduled volunteer day.

In the event that it does rain, we will reschedule the Volunteer Work Day for Saturday morning, April 28th from 8:30 - 11:30. Should give you plenty of time to get ready for the pool opening party and cool off on the water slide!

We will provide food and drink for our volunteers and of course our deepest gratitude for your help.

We will send an official announcement in the event the rain date goes into effect.

THANK YOU!!!

OPENING DAY POOL PARTY, Sat. 4/28 1:00 - 6:00

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:41:45 GMT

OPENING DAY POOL PARTY FOR RVA MEMBERS

Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:00 - 6:00

Water slide, DJ, food, non-alcoholic beverages for FREE to our members!

SEE ATTACHED - PLEASE RSVP SO WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR ALL

THANKS

QUESTIONS???

MICHELEJKELLY@ME.COM

RSVP: http://roxborovalley.com/Event.aspx?id=6287

Pool Preview, Let's Swim

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:20:34 GMT

The pool will be open tomorrow, Sunday, April 15 from 1:00 until 5:00.

RVA Social News and Events

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:04:27 GMT

Attachment

RVA SOCIAL NEWS & EVENTS

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:00:52 GMT

Please see the attached newsletter about exciting upcoming events.

VOLUNTEER DAY, APRIL 21, 9:00- 1:00

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:46:54 GMT

Please join us the morning of April 21 for a little sprucing up down at RVA.

We're planning on having a Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 21 to plant shrubs and flowers, spread mulch, assemble picnic tables, repair hazardous stepping stone steps, do minor painting and other clean-up projects. Please consider donating some time to help make RVA look the best it can. Kids are welcome – we'll have plenty of kid-friendly projects. Bring yard tools with your name marked on them. We'll be starting around 9:00. Many hands make light work, so rally friends and neighbors to help out!

Also, we know that Spring sports will be in full swing, but don't hesitate to come even if for just an hour or so. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Five guest passes will be issued per family as our thanks!

Free food and drink.

In the event of bad weather, a rain date will be announced.

Deck Expansion Construction Delays

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:42:55 GMT

Dear RVA Member:

In February we asked you to vote on plans for the first phase of the pool deck and pavilion improvements project – the construction of a new tiered deck structure between the existing concrete pool deck and the pavilion. The vote passed with nearly unanimous support. Our hope was to get the pool deck built prior to the pool opening next month, however we have hit some unanticipated snags in permitting. In the process of getting our construction permits, it was discovered that RVA needed a Special Use permit which clarifies how the property is zoned. The Special Use process is completely separate from the construction permit process and unfortunately put us on a schedule that makes construction this Spring impossible.

We will continue to proceed with getting the proper permits and hope to begin construction as soon as the pool closes in the Fall. Thanks for your patience and support. Please be assured that YOUR RVA Board is commited to building for the future of our club. We hear the desires and needs of our membership and will do EVERYTHING in our power to make things happen as the membership truly deserves!

All the best!

Joe Santoli

RVA President

Swim Suit Fittings

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:21:46 GMT

My apologies if you have received this before-- we are working out some issues with our e-mail lists and so I am resending to all Club Members. If you did not receive the e-mail that I sent yesterday and your profile is currently set to receive swim team e-mails, please let me know.

Along the same lines, will everyone PLEASE go in now and update your profiles to receive communications for the RVA areas that you are interested in. As the season ramps up, all areas (Swim Team, tennis, etc) will become more active in their communications and we want you to be in the loop!

Reminder -- Sharks Swim Suit fittings will be held this Tuesday (3/27) and Thursday (3/29) from 5-7 p.m. at the St. James UMC Gym. If you are planning to buy a suit this year, please try to get to one of the fittings. If we sell 30 suits, we get a $150 store credit with Kastaway and I would really like to have that to replace some of our equipment!!

Spirit wear is also available for order.

We’ve got 31 swimmers registered. I bet there are some more out thereJ!! Registrations processed prior to May 1st include a t-shirt. And don’t forget to register for Atlanta Swimming as well—their prices increase in April.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim Suit Fittings

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:40:34 GMT

Spirit wear is also available for order.

We’ve got 31 swimmers registered. I bet there are some more out there:)Registrations processed prior to May 1^st include a t-shirt. And don’t forget to register for Atlanta Swimming as well—their prices increase in April.

Thanks,

Stacey Cimowsky

Sharks Team Manager

RVA Upcoming Social Events and Volunteering

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:18:59 GMT

We have an exciting Social calendar for this season. Please read attached about the upcoming events and volunteer opportunities as well.

Mark your calendar for the Volunteer Day and Opening Day...read on in attachment..

Please email michelejkelly@me.com if you have questions or would like to help!

2012 Swim Team Registration is Open

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:32:24 GMT

Hello RVA families! I wanted to let everyone know that the 2012 Sharks swim team registration is open on the RVA website swim team page.

Each registration processed prior to May 1st includes one T-shirt. In addition, you may order extra t-shirts during the online registration process. I will order only the number of t-shirts that people have requested so please order now if you think you will want one.

Tuesday, March 27^th 5-7 pm and Thursday, March 29^th 5-7 are swim suit fitting dates. The fittings will be held at the St. James UMC Activities building (gym). We are staying with the same black and blue splice TYR suit that we have used for the past few years but are using a new vendor named Kast-a-way. In addition to having the suits available, Kast-a-way is providing a package to receive a discounted suit with the purchase of a monogrammed towel and/or bag. Monogrammed polo shirts are also availalble. Best to order at the fitting because you can try on your size and receive free shipping for your items—and I will have samples of the spirit wear available for you to see! Orders may be placed after the fitting date through Kast-a-way’s website. Please note that not all sizes are guaranteed to be available later in the season. For details you can look at the page “2012 Swimsuits” on the right of the swim team page.

I apologize to the non-Shark RVA members who receive these early team e-mails. I purposely send to all members to insure that families who maybe interested in joining the team receive information. I promise as we get closer to the season, I will reduce my distribution list to only those families that have indicated an interest in swim team. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

Stacey Cimowsky

Sharks Swim Team Manager

RVA Dues Reminder

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:31:17 GMT

Attached is your 2012 invoice. Family Dues are $650 and Associate dues are $325. Please read the following reminders and updates regarding payments:

3 Payment Options:

Online Bill Pay- set up RVA as a payee through your bank’s online bill pay and schedule your dues payment for 7-10 days prior to the April 1 deadline. Under account number type "2012 dues"

Payee is “RVA. PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355”

Mail a check to RVA. PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355
Payment via credit card using our website link and PayPal services. Please be aware that there is a service charge from PayPal that will increase your payment cost. To pay online visit roxborovalley.com and either find the “dues payment” event or click on the link under the April 1^st deadline on the calendar.

Online Profiles

Please update your online profile with your family's current address and emails. This ensures proper communication from RVA and allows you to customize what you'd like to receive.

Payments are due April 1, 2012 (no later):

- If it is convenient for you, you can pay at any time prior to that date and we will hold your check until April 1^st. You may postdate your check for 4/1 and it will not be cashed until after that date.

- Please send payments to the address on the invoice- no drop-offs please!

- A payment is considered late after April 2nd

- All returned checks will be considered a lack of payment and your spot will be given to a family on the waitlist.

Payment extensions are not offered:

- Please begin paying in installments if you anticipate the one lump sum being a financial burden

- Any partial payments will be returned and your spot offered to another family if your family has not paid in full by April 1st.

Forfeiture of spot for RVA waitlist family:

- RVA has over 50 families on the waitlist and many have been waiting for more than a year to join.

- If you have not paid your dues in full by April 1, 2012, we will assume that you no longer want to keep your membership.

- Your spot will be forfeited and offered to one of the families on the waitlist.

If you do not plan to continue your membership, please let me know (via email: bmaiellaro@comast.net) as soon as possible. This will enable me to plan for another family to take your place prior to the beginning of the pool season. We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer!

Thank you,

Bev Maiellaro

RVA Administrator

bmaiellaro@comcast.net

404/702-5957

RVA Events Survey - Last days to respond!

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:28:28 GMT

To Roxboro Pool Members:

We need your input - and this survey ends Sunday!!!! Our goal is to finalize the events for the upcoming pool season and we need your opinions and ideas. Please click on the link below to take a quick survey to let us know if you would like to see events from last year done again. In addition, give us your ideas on any new events we should consider!! This survey should take less than five minutes.

Thanks again and we look forward to an exciting pool season at Roxboro! Make sure you take the survey because if events don't get a minimum level of support, we will not continue them this season. Your vote counts!!

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Survey.aspx?id=142 Survey ends 3/4/2012.

Our new events leader is Michele Kelly and if you have comments or want to volunteer for any events, please contact her at michelejkelly@me.com. We always need volunteers, as these events don't happen without your help and support. Volunteer today!!

2012 Pool Dues Reminder

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:48:09 GMT

Remember that your 2012 RVA payment is due on April 1st.

Please read the following reminders and updates regarding payments:

3 Payment Options:

Online Bill Pay- set up RVA as a payee through your bank’s online bill pay and schedule your dues payment for 7-10 days prior to the April 1 deadline. Under account number type "2012 dues"

Payee is “RVA. PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355”

Mail a check to RVA. PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355
Payment via credit card using our website link and PayPal services. Please be aware that there is a service charge from PayPal that will increase your payment cost. To pay online visit roxborovalley.com and either find the “dues payment” event or click on the link under the April 1^st deadline on the calendar.

Online Profiles

Please update your online profile with your family's current address and emails. This ensures proper communication from RVA and allows you to customize what you'd like to receive.

Payments are due April 1, 2012 (no later):

- Please send payments to the address on the invoice- no drop-offs please!

- A payment is considered late after April 2nd

- All returned checks will be considered a lack of payment and your spot will be given to a family on the waitlist.

Payment extensions are not offered:

- Please begin paying in installments if you anticipate the one lump sum being a financial burden

- Any partial payments will be returned and your spot offered to another family if your family has not paid in full by April 1st.

Forfeiture of spot for RVA waitlist family:

- RVA has over 50 families on the waitlist and many have been waiting for more than a year to join.

- If you have not paid your dues in full by April 1, 2012, we will assume that you no longer want to keep your membership.

- Your spot will be forfeited and offered to one of the families on the waitlist.

Thank you,

Bev Maiellaro, RVA Administrator

bmaiellaro@comcast.net

404/702-5957

RVA Events Survey

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:33:20 GMT

To Roxboro Pool Members:

We need your input!!!! Our goal is to finalize the events for the upcoming pool season and we need your opinions and ideas. Please click on the link below to take a quick survey to let us know if you would like to see events from last year done again. In addition, give us your ideas on any new events we should consider!! This survey should take less than five minutes.

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Survey.aspx?id=142 Survey ends 3/4/2012.

Also, If you have not already voted on the Pool Deck Expansion project, please submit your vote at: http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Survey.aspx?id=140 Voting ends 2/26/2012.

Deck Expansion Project - VOTE REQUIRED

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:40:21 GMT

Dear RVA Member:

The RVA Board has been hard at work this year to make your RVA experience as positive as possible. Based on the survey conducted prior to last year’s swim season, we have been investigating additional physical improvements that we should make. Among the highest-ranking items on the survey were an expansion of the pool deck and an aesthetic upgrade to the pavilion. Attached you will find some architectural drawings that have been developed to show how we could implement these improvements.

To summarize what is in the drawings, the plan is to create a tiered deck structure, made from composite decking, to bridge the space between the existing concrete pool deck and the pavilion. This would essentially create one continuous space that flows from the pavilion out to the pool. The deck would step down to a lower "dining" terrace towards the outdoor grill area, and also provide access to the restrooms. This additional deck space would not only create more seating area, but would also make better use of the space in the pavilion as there will no longer be any physical barrier between the pavilion and the pool. The dining terrace provides a place to eat that is convenient to grilling area, yet still has some view of the pool.

We are requesting your vote to proceed with this first phase – the deck expansion. This project would not require any assessment or dues increase. However, as a significant cost project, it does require a membership vote to move forward. Per RVA ByLaws (available elsewhere on this site), a simple majority of votes and at least 10% participation of the voting membership is required for the vote to pass.

The budget for this project is $77,000 (which includes an allowance for additional site work if required), plus a 15% contingency of $12,000.

Our hope is to have the Deck Expansion project complete prior to the upcoming swim season. However we are committed to not delaying swim team and the pool opening, so if things get held up in permitting, construction may start in the Fall.

The attached drawings also provide a sense of how the deck project will fit into the next phase – the pavilion upgrade. The pavilion would get a substantial facelift with a new architectural roof structure, new manufactured-stone facade (on 3 sides), plus lighting, ceiling fans, upgraded sound system, etc. Two options are provided for the roof - Option 1 is a Timberframe, Craftsman-style vaulted roof. Option 2 is a traditional construction, flat-ceiling roof. Option 1 will be more expensive than Option 2. Construction of the pavilion is planned for some time after the upcoming swim season. We will solicit input on the pavilion once we have complete Phase 2 pricing.

Given the remaining time before the start of swim season, we are providing 14 days for voting. Please cast your vote on the Deck Expansion, for or against, by February 26.

Please review the attached plans, then submit your vote at http://roxborovalley.com/user/Survey.aspx?id=140

Thank you.

RVA Board of Directors

2012 Summer Dues

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:23:00 GMT

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2012 Sharks Swim Season Calendar

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:46:46 GMT

A pdf of the calendar in case you have trouble opening the previously sent.

Sharks Swim Team--1st e-mail of the Season!!

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:35:07 GMT

Cold weather always makes me think about swim team!! An update on a few things…

I am on board for another season as swim team manager. I have broadened my personal perspective of swimming by being a team mom for the North Atlanta High School Water Warriors. That has been a lot of fun but I am now ready to turn my attention to another summer season at the pool with the Sharks.

Jennifer McCarter will be returning as Head Coach for the Sharks this season. Jennifer is doing her student teaching and will graduate in May with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. She will be absent a few days in the early season to make her necessary commitments for graduation. She is looking forward to a season with some head coach experience under her belt. She is excited about the opportunity to more effectively lead the swimmers and junior coaches.

Wilson will also be returning as Assistant Coach for us. He is one semester into the University of Georgia and will join us for spring practices as soon as he finishes up finals. His goal for the team is to help the kids recognize that swimming can be a lifetime sport. Wilson continues to fill his extra time with swimming and water polo at UGA. We will miss him on the blocks but look forward to his knowledgeable, calm presence on the deck.

I’ll be looking to round out the coaching staff with our Junior Coaches. Please contact me/have your children contact me ASAP if they are interesting in continuing in the role or applying for the job. Requirements include at least 15 years of age, a current lifeguard certification and preference will be given to high school swimmers.

The tentative schedule is attached and Roxboro online swim team registration will open around February 1^st. I will send another e-mail to let you know when it is available. Swim Team registration prices remain the same as they have since 2009. All registrations processed prior to May 1^st include a team T-shirt. You have/will likely receive a separate e-mail from the Atlanta Swim Association reminding you to register with the league. Remember that it is necessary for you to register your swimmers with both organizations. Please look for the schedule to be filled in with time and details as the season approaches. We will not know opponents or the details of home/away meets until early April. Meet RSVPs (remember all meets including the Divisional Meet are RSVP yes!!) and volunteer opportunities will open about the same time as afternoon practice starts in May.

A couple of changes--The Roxboro swim team is available for children ages 5-18 this year. Renee McKown will offer two pre-season swim clinics for children that are not quite old enough/ ready for swim team. Details about these clinics and registration instructions will be provided directly from Renee. The Sharks will open up our last two mini meets to any children you might want to “try out” swim team prior to registering for the 2013 season. We have modified our practice schedule accordingly. However, we may add an occasional 11:30 practice by invitation for our Sharks that need some special attention.

Also, swimmers must participate in at least 3 dual meets to be eligible for a participation medal this year. The coaches felt strongly that this is a better way to recognize the swimmer’s commitment to the team.

We will be moving to a new swim suit this year as our previous style is no longer in production. Stay tuned for details!

I am thrilled to be returning with a core group of organizational volunteers for the Sharks but there is always room for more. Please contact me if you would like to be involved. Specifically the areas that I need help with include:

Someone to coordinate a parking raffle at each home meet to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Someone to help coordinate the swim suit orders and delivery
People for Donut pick-ups
A zillion other things that I haven’t thought of yet!

Please become familiar with the Roxboro Valley website, Swim Team tab for all things Sharks related. Please confirm that your profile is accurate to receive swim team e-mails. I will send these early season e-mails to all of the membership but later will send only to members who have designated swim team on their profile.

See you at the pool…as soon as it warms up a little:)

Stacey

RVA Financial Update

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:21:18 GMT

In advance of the annual RVA meeting on this Thursday, 12/8, at RVA at 6:30 p.m., attached is a financial update for everyone. Thank you!

RVA Annual Meeting

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:54:46 GMT

We just wanted to remind those interested that the RVA Annual Meeting will be this Thursday, 12/8, at 6:30 p.m. at the pool. Representatives from the new 2011 RVA Board will be there to address any questions from the membership. This is your opportunutiy the find our what's coming up for RVA, meet the Board, and provide your feedback. We hope you can join us. Thank you!

AGENDA: RVA Annual Meeting – December 8, 2011

Call the meeting to order

Confirmation of the 2012 RVA Board

Recap of the 2011 RVA season – president Steve Langston

Preview of the 2012 RVA season – incoming president

Old business we need to revisit

New business to introduce

Adjourn the meeting

Voting closes tomorrow

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:56:06 GMT

Dear Members

If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to cast your vote for the incoming board slate for 2012, as voting closes tomorrow.

Thank you

RVA Board Nomating Comittee

2012 Board Slate - Vote Open Nov 19; Close Nov 29

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:43:48 GMT

From: RVA Nominating Committee
To: RVA Membership

As required by our By-Laws, a Nominating Committee was formed to propose members for election to the 2012 Board. The Nominating Committee selections are now posted on the RVA web site and can be viewed by selecting [2012 Board Election] from this message or the Members/Surveys tab on the web site.

Members are able to vote for the proposed slate via the web site (1 vote per family). Please note that each vote will be for the proposed slate as a whole, as we will not be casting separate votes for each individual named in the proposal. Voting will begin on November 18th and will end on November 28th

In addition; the Annual Meeting is scheduled for 6:00pm on December 8th at the pool. We will officially announce the new Board at this meeting.

We encourage everyone to participate in the vote.

Happy Holidays,

RVA Nominating Committee
Becky Silbert
Jane Moss
Kevin Callaghan

The nominating committee has presented the following slate for the RVA 2011 Board. Votes are not for individuals but rather for the entire slate. You may alter your vote anytime during the period that voting is open. Each household may only vote once.

* President: Joe Santoli

* VP of Buildings and Grounds: Kevin Callaghan

* VP of the Pool Facilities: Rob Carnegie

* VP of Tennis: Ali Shujaee

* Treasurer: Gerard Leonard

* Assistant Treasurer: Camilla Knowles

* Communications: Kevin Sheehan

* Recording Secretary: Tracy Noble

* Swim Team Chairperson: Stacey Cimowsky

* Hospitality Chairperson: Michelle Kelly

* Membership Chairperson: Mike Broxterman

* Trustee: Jane Moss

* Trustee: Becky Silbert

* Trustee: Steve Langston

* Trustee: Renee McKown

* Trustee: Carolyn Parks

* Trustee: Mike Pons

* Trustee: Ed Diefenbach

* Trustee: Andrew Kronitz

* Administrator: Bev Maiellaro

RVA Waiting List

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:25:39 GMT

While we're several months away from the new RVA 2012 season, NOW is the time to tell your friends to get on the RVA Waiting List if they're interested in joining RVA. If you have any interested friends, relatives, neighbors, etc., please have them send an e-mail to Bev Maiellaro at bmaiellaro@comcast.net . Getting new members via the Waiting List is the ongoing lifeblood of RVA, so let us know if you have any good candidates for membership in mind. Thank you!

Request for potential RVA Board Members

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:25:37 GMT

RVA Members -

The nominating committee for the incoming 2012 RVA Board has been formed and we are looking for members who are willing to serve in various board positions.

Please contact one of the following committee members if you are interested in potentially serving on the Board:

Becky Silbert beckysilbert@comcast.net

Jane Moss janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com

KevinCallaghan Kevin.Callaghan@biworldwide.com

Thanks,

RVA Board Nominating Committee

Halloween Carnival

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:45:24 GMT

Here is the attachment on the Halloween Carnival.

Halloween Carnival at RVA This Saturday!

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:40:57 GMT

THIS SATURDAY (October 29) from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., RVA is transformed into a world of ghouls, goblins and gravediggers as we host the annual Pine Hills Halloween Carnival! Wear your costume and come join the fun. See the attached flyer for complete details.

Pine Hills Yard Sale: Saturday: 57 homes*

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:36:13 GMT

This Saturday, the Pine Hills neighborhood will be transformed into North Buckhead’s largest community Yard Sale. The Sale has been featured on both 11Alive’s “Ways to Save” segment (2010 and 2011) and the recent issue of the Buckhead Reporter.

Pine Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale:

Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 from 8 am to 3 pm.

A record number of homes are participating: 57 homes! For some, this is a great excuse to clean out, and for others, this will be a day of great finds: ***sports equipment, costume jewelry, furniture, baby and kids, electronics, wine fridge, holiday décor, clothes, games, several cars, china, antiques, appliances, art and much more******

Regardless of how you participate, the weather promises to be gorgeous: What a great excuse to walk the Pine Hills streets and meet the neighbors. Concessions will be available. Once at first house, map will be provided so you know which houses are selling and what they are selling.

Directions: Google: Pine Hills 30324. Get to neighborhood and follow signs.

Questions: Please contact hsyarmo@bellsouth.net

Chili Cook-Off. Please RSVP

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:38:04 GMT

2011 RVA Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 1
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Please join us for the 2011 RVA Chili Cook-Off. There’ll be lots of fun, music, and great food!

We know that many of you have soccer or baseball games, but we'll be going all afternoon, so stop by whenever you can. We'll keep the chili hot just for you!

Chili Cook-Off tickets are $5.00 each for adults. Kids eat free!

RVA will also have all the fixin’s to go with the chili including hot dogs, baked potatoes, rice, chips, salad, cornbread, drinks and a keg of beer. We will also have live music from a Reggae band!

RSVP to this special event by 09/28/11 so we will have plenty of food for all. Register by filling out the RSVP below AND using the BUY NOW button at the bottom of the page to pay. If you plan on paying at the event, please still RSVP so we know you are coming.

Wednesday 9/28 and beyond

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:45:25 GMT

Please join me for swimming tomorrow Wednesday, September 28, 4:30 - 6:30.

The pool will be open Friday, September 30, 4:30 - 6:30.

The pool will be open Saturday, October 1, 1:00 - 5:00. This will be the last day of regular swimming for this year. Saturday is also the day for the Chili Cook Off.

Pool heaters will be turned off at noon on Sunday, October 2. The cover is scheduled to go on the pool the week of October 2. Lap swimming may continue until winterization starts and the cover is installed, but the water will not be heated. I will send an email notice when I start readying the chemicals for the off season.

THE END IS NEAR

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:05:45 GMT

Please join me at the pool Monday, September 26, 4:30 - 6:30. I will be there unless the weather turns and it is raining.

Please watch for email updates on great weather and pool availability this week.

The pool will officially close to regular swimming this Saturday, October 1, after the Chili Cook Off. We will take down the high board and stack the chairs starting at 5:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon. Volunteers to help with these closing tasks are welcome. Many hands make little work.

Lap swimming will continue through Sunday, October 2.

There are still a few outstanding Shark Bite balances. Balances not paid by October 30 will incurr a $25.00 carrying charge and be added to next year's dues. Any questions regarding balances should be directed to nvestal@emory.edu .

Thanks for a great season!

Chili Cook-Off next Saturday, RSVP NOW!

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:39:54 GMT

2011 RVA Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 1
1:00pm

Come join us for our first annual Chili Cook-off! Enter your favorite concoction and compete against other secret recipes!! There’ll be lots of fun, music, great food, and awards for 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place winners for best chili!

Chili Cook-Off tickets are $5.00 each for adults and include wristband to sample chili, voting ballot for people's choice winner and a door prize ticket. Kids eat free! (Kids are welcome to eat chili, but there will also be plenty of hot dogs.)

Chili chefs will compete for cash prizes of $100 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd Place, $25 for 3^rd Place. A door prize for ticket holders will be also awarded.

RSVP to this special event by 09/28/11 so we will have plenty of food for all. Register by filling out the RSVP below AND using the BUY NOW button at the bottom of the page to pay.

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Registration is open for cooks until 09/25. Entry is free, includes up to $50 reimbursement for meat. Please contact Michele Kelly by phone 404-293-1114 or email michelejkelly@me.com for entry form.

Weekend Hours

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:57:40 GMT

Friday, September 23, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday, September 24/25, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Special thanks to Sam Cimowsky who is helping make this availability possible.

This weekend hours

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:56:28 GMT

Friday, September 23, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday, September 24/25, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Special thanks to Sam Cimowsky who is helping make this availability possible.

Wednesday, September 21

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:32:25 GMT

The rain has been really hit and miss. If it is not raining tomorrow Wednesday, September 21 afternoon, I will be at the pool from 4:30 - 6:30. Come SWIM!!

Monday, September 19

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:44:47 GMT

Join me for swimming tomorrow Monday, September 19, 4:30 - 6:30. It promises to be a beautiful day.

Plan for end of swim season

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:16:55 GMT

The pool will be open this weekend as previously posted. Friday, September 16, 4:00 - 7:00 and Saturday/Sunday, September 17/18, 12:00-7:00.

The plan for the end of the season is to keep the pool available for lap swimmers through Sunday, October 2. The water temperature will remain at 83 degrees.

We will say "goodbye" to regular swimming on the afternoon of Saturday, October 1, after the "Chili Cook Off." Until then we are commited to making the pool available as often as possible for regular swimming based on staffing, weather conditions and temperatures. This means that we will be open a couple of afternoons per week during the remaining two weeks of the season and we will post generous hours for the weekend. Please watch for email updates.

Thanks for a great summer!

Live Music, Beer... and CHILI!

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:51:01 GMT

2011 RVA Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 1
1:00pm

Chili chefs will compete for cash prizes of $100 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd Place, $25 for 3^rd Place. A door prize for ticket holders will be also awarded.

RSVP to this special event by 09/28/11 so we will have plenty of food for all.

Pool Update

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:00:12 GMT

EXTRA SWIMMING at the pool tomorrow, Monday, September 12, from 4:30-6:30 and Tuesday, September 13, from 4:00-7:00.

Regular weekend hours are Friday, September 16, 4:00-7:00 then Saturday/Sunday, September 17/18, 12:00-7:00.

Watch for an email on Wednesday detailing possible plans to extend the swim season.

Lap swimming for adults is still available. Please note that children under age 18 are not allowed inside the pool gates without a lifeguard present.

Chili Cook-Off, Oct 1, Chefs Needed

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:38:22 GMT

2011 RVA Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 1
1:00pm

October is the perfect time of year to try a little chili. Sample and judge selections from your friends and neighbors and see who's got the winning recipe!

But first things first! We need chefs. Think you've got what it takes to take home the prize? Well throw your recipe in the ring! We're looking for interested chefs to participate. An allowance will be provided to the chefs to help cover cost of ingredients. Chili can be prepared at home (or made on-site if you prefer) and brought to RVA. RVA will provide all the fixin's - cheese, sour cream, Texas Pete, corn bread, cilantro, etc. – you just make the chili.

If you are interested in making chili please email Michele Kelly directly at michelejkelly@me.com

Thursday, September 8

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:36:57 GMT

Extra swim day. Join me at the pool tomorrow, Thursday, September 8, 4:00 - 7:00. While the air temperatures have dropped, the pool water is cranked up to 84 degrees. Come Swim!!

Post Labor Day pool hours

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:50:13 GMT

Pool Hours through September 18 are Friday, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lap swimming is still available outside regularly scheduled times. Pool temperature is 82 degrees. Please, no solo swimming. Remember that children under the age of 18 are not allowed inside the pool gates without a lifeguard present.

Please settle up any Shark Bite balances. If you are unsure of your balance, please email nvestal@emory.edu.

WATCH for mid week updates about extra swim days, based on weather and staff availability.

September 15th we will make a decision on pool availability past September 18. This will be based on the arrival of fall and weather forecasts.

Are you ready for Fall Junior Tennis

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:47:37 GMT

Hi Roxboro Members,

Just a quick reminder that registration will end soon (extended to 9/05) for our Fall Junior Tennis Program in RVA. We will begin the Friday session on Friday 9/9 and the Tuesday Wednesday sessions the week of 9/12 which will include nine weeks of tennis offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons (you choose which day best suits your schedule for a nine week season). Each session will include a 60 minute lesson and must have a minimum of four and limited to a maximum of six participants per instructor.

DATES:

Weeks of September 12 - November 14, 2011. (Any rain-outs will be rescheduled at the end of the 9 wk session.)

AGES:
*4 & 5 year olds = Tennis Tots 3:30-4:30
*6 - 8 year olds = Super Stars 4:30-5:30

*9 – 12 + = Future Stars 5:30-6:30

COST:
$170 per child for a nine week season.

* Registration ends Monday September 05th

At Pure Tennis, we love working with kids and we will do our very best to try and accommodate your requests and schedule needs. (if the above days do not work into your busy schedule, please let us know and we will try to organize groups on an alternate day (two hour minimum with 4-6 participants per 60 minute session

http://puretennis.net/information/registration_payment/

Pine Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:21:22 GMT

To Pine Hills Residents:

The 3rd Annual Pine Hills Yard Sale is schedule for Saturday, Oct. 15.

The Yard Sale will be held in each participant’s yard, garage or driveway.

Registration is $20 until Sept 15. From Sept 16 thru Oct 11: $25

PHNA will provide:

* neighborhood signage and newspaper ads

* a map for all buyers, participating homes noted

* balloon for sellers’ mailbox, inviting buyers to shop

* Security patrolling the area

* social media ad templates for you to post

Details are on the attached flyer. Please contact Hillary Yarmowich for

Information: 404-814-0121 hsyarmo@bellsouth.net

NOTE: everyone is invited to shop: mark your calendars!

Chili Cook-Off - Chefs needed

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:52:52 GMT

2011 RVA Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 1
1:00pm

October is the perfect time of year to try a little chili. Sample and judge selections from your friends and neighbors and see who's got the winning recipe!

If you are interested in making chili please email Michele Kelly directly at michelejkelly@me.com

Pool Update

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:58:13 GMT

The pool will be open this week as follows:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00 - 8:00

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

LABOR DAY, the pool will be open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

AFTER LABOR DAY, the pool will be open through September 18

Friday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

On September 15, based on the arrival of fall, staffing and overall pool usage, we will decide if the pool can be open later.

Thursday, August 25

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:08:16 GMT

Today is Thursday, August 25. I will be at the pool from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. this afternoon. You are welcome to join me for some extra swimming! See ya there.

Late Season Note...

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:41:51 GMT

Just a quick note to thank everyone for the FANTASTIC family support at the pool. We wanted to let everyone know that the gas grill at the pool is on it's last leg. Please be advised that we will likely not puchase a new grill until next season as selection is limited at this point in the year. Be prepared with old fashioned charcoal for the next few weeks!

Thanks for your understanding.

RVA Board

Early Release School Day

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:08:04 GMT

In celebration of APS early release day, Roxboro Pool will open at 12:00, NOON this Wednesday, August 24.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS include the following:

All members must sign in

Only two guests allowed per family

Guests must accompany a member

Guest fees will be collected at the gate, $5.00 per guest - we prefer cash but you may request that fees be placed on your Shark Bites account.

SEE YA AT THE POOL!

Pool Hours August 15 - Labor Day

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:31:45 GMT

Pool Hours August 15 - Labor Day will be as follows:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Labor Day, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In the event that there is bad weather on Monday or Wednesday, watch for emails for extra opening hours. This will be based on availability of lifeguard staff.

Lap swimmers are welcome to use the pool outside these hours, but please be mindful that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the pool gates without a lifeguard present.

Shark Bites will only be open by request during adult swim, ten minutes before the hour. Please let a lifeguard know if you need anything from the concession stand. Remember to settle up any Shark Bite accounts.

For inquires regarding post Labor Day pool hours, we will try to keep the pool open on weekends as long as we have weather and and attendance. Watch for an email in the next ten days regarding this.

RVA Teen Night - This Saturday!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:32:18 GMT

Sorry to resend this email, but my last email was not clear – this is an RVA event.

RVA Teen Night
Saturday, August 13
8:00 to 11:00

Join us for a special night just for teens! We'll have Moe's Mexican food, fire pit with s'mores, water balloons and games.

Bring your iPod so that we can rotate music, and non-member friends are welcome to attend.

View the event Teen Night

Teen Night - This Saturday!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:47:40 GMT

Teen Night
Saturday, August 13
8:00 to 11:00

Preschool Swim Clinic

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:09:02 GMT

Preschool Swim Clinic: Have your preschooler end summer with a splash!

RVA is offering a swim clinic the week of August 15th for $150. Lessons will be held daily from 10:30-12. No rain make-ups. Please pack a snack and a lunch.

Space is limited so contact Renee McKown at mckowntown@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Only children attending the clinic may be inside the pool gates between 10:30 and 12:00 on these days.

Regular hours for the week of August 15th are as follows:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Pool Hours August 8 - 14

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:06:44 GMT

For the week of August 8 - 14, Monday - Sunday, the pool will open at NOON and close at 8:00 p.m. Lap swimmers are welcome to use the pool outside these hours, but please be mindful that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the pool gates without a lifeguard present.

Music and fun at the pool

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:57:48 GMT

Well rain made a perfectly timed appearance at yesterday's Back-to-School party. Those that braved the rain enjoyed a great meal from Willy's, but we had to sent the DJ home early. We've asked him to come back today. So come down to the pool today between 4:00 and 6:00 and join us for some music and fun at the pool. ...and cross your fingers for no rain.

Back-To-School Party - please RSVP

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:35:58 GMT

Back-to-School Pool Party
Saturday, August 6
5:00 to 7:00

Hard to believe summer vacation is almost over! Join us on Saturday, August 6 for our annual RVA Back-To-School Pool Party! Food provided by Willy's Mexicana Grill – taco bar, quesadillas, and salad. Join us for the day, but food will be served between 5:00 and 7:00. Please RSVP now so that there is enough food to go around. Thanks!

Back-To-School Party

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:24:23 GMT

Back-to-School Pool Party
Saturday, August 6
5:00 to 7:00

Hard to believe summer vacation is almost over! Join us on Saturday, August 6 for our annual RVA Back-To-School Pool Party! Join us for the day, but food will be served between 5:00 and 7:00. More info to come. This event is free, but RSVP ASAP so that we get enough food.

Parking Lot

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:41:56 GMT

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Pool Opening Delayed - July 27

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:04:49 GMT

On Wednesday, July 27 the pool will open at NOON.

On Wednesday, July 27 the pool will have a delayed opening. In order to complete some general maintenance and testing, the pool will delay its opening until 12:00 p.m., noon.

Pool Update

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:32:46 GMT

Diving Boards Closed, Dive Camp Exhibition - On Sunday, July 24 between 4:00 and 6:00, diving boards will be closed to the general membership. Dive Camp participants will be presenting the skills they have learned during our recent RVA Dive Camp. Come out and enjoy the show.

Shark Bites - As the regular swim season sadly nears conclusion, Shark Bites will be reducing its inventory. We will always have plenty of drinks and will keep a limited number of light snacks, but we will not be restocking the more substantial items. After August 7 Shark Bite hours will be greatly reduced. It will be serviced by lifeguards and open only by request during Adult Swim, ten minutes before the hour. Please let a guard know if you need anything.

Please take the opportunity to settle any Shark Bite balances by August 14.

Pool Hours - The pool will continue to be open each day 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. through Sunday, August 7. The late pool schedule is as follows:

August 8 – August 14 - 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

August 15 – September 4

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Labor Day, September 5 - 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Any schedule after Labor Day will be determined the last week of August, based on the arrival of fall, weather and staffing.

Wine Tasting Event this Friday evening!

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:25:01 GMT

Think about it! Wine Tasting Poolside at your favorite neighborhood pool! It doesn't get any better than that! We will have an extremely experienced wine sommelier bringing some of his favorite wines for tasting and it is only 5$ to be paid at the event. What we need is to get those that plan to attend to simply RSVP so we can guage how much wine to purchase!! You will be amazed how good these inexpensive wines are.

Please RSVP if you can come. You supply the food and we supply the wine!

http://www.roxborovalley.com/Event.aspx?id=4748

Dive Camp, last chance

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:38:46 GMT

There are still a few spots left for the Dive Camp this weekend. Remember this Camp is given by a former Georgia State High School Diving Champion as well as a competitor at the national level and College. As a reminder, the goal will be to teach proper hurdle and entry as well as proper front dive and back dive technique, which are the necessary steps before you move to the reverse dive. Athletic swimwear is strongly preferred but not mandatory. An emphasis on safety and some time will be spent on the deck teaching technique before moving to the 1 meter board.

http://www.roxborovalley.com/Event.aspx?id=4718

click on for information and sign up.

20% Savings on Last 2 Junior Summer Tennis Camps

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:11:43 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I hope you and your family are having a great summer! We are now offering 20% savings on the final two sessions of summer tennis camps at RVA! Below you will find a schedule with start dates/times for each age group.

Children will be divided by age & ability level with a maximum of six students per instructor.

Cost $75 (usually $95) for each full week of camp
No discounts for days missed
Lessons must be paid in advance to recieve 20% discount

Week of July 25-29
Week Aug 01-05

TIMES:

8:30-10:00 (6 and Under)
10:00-11:30am (Ages 7 & 8’s)
11:30-1:00am (Ages 9- 12)

Due to limited availability, please remember to sign up early and reserve a space for your child in a fantastic tennis program that he or she will find both rewarding and challenging

To register/pay now please follow the link below:

http://puretennis.net/information/registration_payment/

Dive Camp - July 22-25 - Register NOW

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:59:14 GMT

Dive Camp - THIS WEEK

Have you ever wanted to learn to do something besides a cannon ball off those diving boards? Now is your chance! We will be hosting a mini-3 day diving camp July 22-25! This is a great opportunity for your child to learn some basic diving skills and discover if they have an interest in pursuing diving lessons.

Space is limited, so register now.

Friday July 22nd wine tasting at the pool

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:41:19 GMT

Wine Tasting
Friday, July 22
7:30pm

Cost: $5, paid at the event, for six 2.5oz glasses. Additional servings can be purchased. Snacks will be served.

“Wine is sure proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy!”
- Ben Franklin

You are invited to a wine tasting! Many of you may be just a tad apprehensive; well there is no need. We promise you a fun, delicious and even educational event, taking place in a snob-free zone. This is not an event for pretentious wine drinkers. We will try different wines, hopefully learn some things, and most of all, have a good time.

This event will be fun for those who are very wine savvy as well as those that are just interested in learning a little about wine. It is will most certainly be an event not-to-miss for anyone that is interested in tasting great value wines that are all locally and readily available. Every one of the 8 wines tasted will have a rating of 90+ by one or more national reviewers, and retail for less than $20, in some cases much less.

The event will hosted by RVA, and the tasting led by Michael Ryan of MY PRIVATE SOMMELIER. We invite you to visit Michael’s website to understand the unique perspective on wine that he will bring to our event. Michael believes that as Ben Franklin so perfectly states, wine exists to make us happy, and to brighten our experiences with food, friends, travel and life, and that the so-called experts have insinuated an elitist mystique into something that should be totally about fun, friends and enjoyment. For more info on Michael, visit myprivatesommelier.com

July RVA Events – RSVP Reminder.

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:30:03 GMT

We have lots coming up over the next few weeks...for all ages! So take a look at the calendar and register for the following events:

Kid's Movie Night - Gulliver's Travels
Friday, July 15
Join us at the pool for a night of movies, popcorn, popsicles and swimming. We'll be showing Gulliver's Travels. The movie will start as soon as it is dark enough to view. Childen must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Click this link to RSVP:
http://www.roxborovalley.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=4749

Teen Night
Saturday, July 16
Teens are invited for a special night just for them! We'll have games - ping pong, water relays and a greased watermelon. And food - smores, hot dogs, Chick-fil-A nuggets, and other light snacks. Click this link to RSVP:
http://www.roxborovalley.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=4750

Dive Camp
July 22-24
Have you ever wanted to learn to do something besides a cannon ball off those diving boards? Now is your chance! We will be hosting a mini-3 day diving camp July 22-24! This is a great opportunity for your child to learn some basic diving skills and discover if they have an interest in pursuing diving lessons. Click this link to RSVP:
http://www.roxborovalley.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=4718

Wine Tasting
Friday, July 22
Save the date for a night of Wine Tasting. The event will be held under the tents, away from the pool, so reserve a babysitter. We'll enjoy a moderated tasting of several wines, hosted by Mike Ryan. More information to come.

July events...RSVP now!

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:21:07 GMT

We have lots coming up over the next few weeks...for all ages! So take a look at the calendar and register for the following events:

Last e-mail of the season

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:39:39 GMT

First of all, I have to tell you how overwhelmed I was with the parent’s thoughtfulness. Many, many thanks for the very generous end of season gift. I so appreciate the parent’s support throughout the season and your gift to recognize my efforts meant the world to me.

I am very proud of the Sharks this season. Our coaching staff was young and relatively inexperienced but they worked hard and I think we saw their efforts in our swimmer’s improvements. The weather was kind to us and we got in a full 5 meets—that is truly a swim team manager’s dream season!! We took 3^rd place in our dual meets and 4^th place in our division. Great job Sharks!!

A few last of season items...

Medals, ribbons and certificates are available in Sharks Bites until July 22!! Please pick them up!!

Lots of photos have been added to the Drop Box. Our photographers (thank you!!) did a great job capturing the spirit of the season. Please go to the website for the links to check out all of their great photos.

Last year we conducted an end of season survey. I don’t plan to do that this year...mostly because Erica Carter isn’t here to do it for me!! However I am VERY INTERESTED in your feedback. Please send any suggestions, comments, questions to Cimowsky@mindspring.com (I live with teenagers so I have thick skin...don’t be afraid to say what you think:)

A lot of swim team work is done off season. I am specifically looking for people to help with swimsuits and spiritwear. We could do a lot of cool things in those areas but I need some help to make it happen. Also, I am always looking for people that want to get involved and learn more about swim team. Our organizational volunteer group could use more helpful hands to spread the work around. Please contact me if you are interested or would just like to know more.

Best wishes for a fun, safe rest of the summer!!

Stacey

Caribbean Night - Last Chance to RSVP

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:05:16 GMT

Due to the weather uncertainty we've extended the online payment/RSVP deadline to Thursday at 6:00pm, but please register ASAP so that we have enough food. Thanks!!!

Pirates of the Caribbean Night

July 8, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

Join us on Friday, July 8 for an evening of home-made Caribbean food: Teriyaki Chicken K-Bobs, Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Pesto, Seafood and Veggie Paella plus plenty of great sides and dessert. And remember kids 6 and under are free! Plus, we'll have entertainment and games.

Please note that we have a rain date of Saturday, July 9 if weather looks bad. We will confirm later in the week.

To RSVP, please sign in and pay online using the button at the bottom of the event page.

View the event Friday Night Dinner – Caribbean Night

Lost and Found - Clean Out

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:39:12 GMT

Items in Lost and Found will be held until July 15th, then donated to charity. There are a variety of shoes and tshirts, along with an assortment of pool accessories. Please check in the cabinet at the front gate sign in, on the fence around the basketball play area or on the stone walls for items that you may have left at the pool.

As always, any orphaned towels are donated each Friday and goggles are usually placed on the Goggle Tree.

Please RSVP for Caribbean Night

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:45:53 GMT

Calling all pirates of the Caribbean for dinner and festivities!

Pirates of the Caribbean Night

July 8, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

Please note that we have a rain date of Saturday, July 9 if weather looks bad. We will confirm later in the week.

To RSVP, please sign in and pay online using the button at the bottom of the event page. Discounted pricing through Wednesday only, so RSVP now.

Fourth of July Picnic- Final RSVP

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:42:41 GMT

This is your last chance to RSVP!

Before you head to the fireworks, join us on July 4th for our annual Independence Day "picnic" - burger, brats, and dogs hot off the grill! Join us for the day, but food will be served between 5:00 and 7:00. We'll have games by the pool. Plus, the pool will be open late - so you can come back to swim AFTER the fireworks!

This event is free, but sign up now to insure we have enough food to go around. We'll be sharing grilling duties, so if you are willing to take a shift at the grill, please let us know. Just see me at the grill, an offer to help.

Please RSVP using the link below.

Also...don't forget to sign up for (Pirates of the) Caribbean Night, this coming Friday... And our 3-day Dive Camp starting July 22.

ASA Championship Finals

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 06:56:38 GMT

Roxboro Sharks came in at 24th place out of 71 teams in the Atlanta Swim Association in Saturday's Finals. Many of our swimmers shaved seconds off of their personal best times. Good Swimming Sharks!!

Season Certificates, Medals and Ribbons can be picked up in Shark Bites until July 22nd. I will add the Ribbons and Medals from the Championship Finals early next week.

Happy 4th of July!!

Stacey

League Finals Today!!

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:38:26 GMT

The Sharks have 34 entries for the finals today at Ga Tech. Wish them luck and LOTS OF SPEED!!

Saturday's Championship Finals will be video webcasted live at www.Atlantaswimming.com.

Go Sharks!!

Dive Camp - July 22-25

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:05:16 GMT

Space is limited, so register now.

Also: Don't forget to RSVP for the July 4th Picnic, and for Caribbean Night next Friday!

RVA Thanks Again!

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:34:48 GMT

It's been a hectic week at RVA with our last swim meet on Tuesday and the fantastic Swim Team party last night, but we wanted to officially thank again the great group of chefs, preparers, checker-iners and others who created the Fiesta Night party last Friday night. We want this team to be appreciated because they're talking about helping out with more of these types of events! Special thanks go to the culinary team of Michele Kelly, (the long lost) Doug Cleary, Cathy Pennington and April MacLane. For the next event, they will be adding Glenn Burns to the planning committee so that we can make sure that the weather cooperates.

Friday Night Dinner - Caribbean Night

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:03:27 GMT

Calling all pirates of the Caribbean for dinner and festivities!

Pirates of the Caribbean Night

July 8, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

To RSVP, please sign in and pay online using the button at the bottom of the event page. Discounted pricing through next Wednesday only, so RSVP now.

Specific info about Divisionals on Thursday

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:04:55 GMT

Let’s back our arrival time to 8:00 a.m. (Please allow yourself time to get parked and into the venue. Parking is $5.) Jennifer and I are going to try to arrive prior to establish a place for our team. Our team assignment location will be on the deck. Parents can join us if you are a designated relay worker.

Attached is additional info about the meet. You can watch times at www.atlantaswimming.com

We are not technically supposed to have food on the deck. If our swimmers do so, they must be discreet and clean up behind themselves.

Thank you to those of you who have already signed up to work but...we need some more people. Please reply to me at Cimowsky@mindspring.com asap to tell me where you will work.

Our Team---

6U Boys Relay Stacy & Luci

7&8 Girls Relay Mary Kelly & Ann

7&8 Boys Relay Need 2

9&10 Girls Relay Need 1

9&10 Boys Relay Julie

League assigned---

Crowd Control Need 1

Girls Bullpen Holly

Timers Girls Lane 8 Need 2

Timers Boys Lane 8 Need 2

Workers need to report accordingly--

Timers please report to the bullpen for your pool 30 minutes prior to the start of the session
(TIMERS NEED BRING YOUR OWN WATCHES (Stacey will have them for you) League WILL PROVIDE CLIPBOARDS)

Crowd control workers please report to the scoring room 75 minutes prior to the start of the session

Bullpen workers please report to Bullpen you are working at the beginning of the session

Please contact me with any questions.

Thanks,

Stacey

Last Practice(s)

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:42:43 GMT

Wow...what a great meet!! The weather was more than kind to us and you guys gave me just what I wanted—A well run, safe, fun meet and a WIN!! Many thanks to swimmers and parents alike.

Morning Practice tomorrow will be donuts and free swim. There will be a lane and coach available for the swimmers who are going to Divisionals if they have something that they would like to work on. We will have the usual 9:00, 9:45, 10:00 and 11:00 practice. We ask any 11:30 Sharks to come and join the 11:00 practice to allow the coaches some extra time to prepare for Thursday.

Wednesday’s evening practice will be ONLY for swimmers who are attending Divisionals.

I will send a separate e-mail about Thursday’s Divisional meet. The time for that event is 9 a.m. (with a 7:30 arrival) until about 12:30 p.m.

The Season End Celebration is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to RSVP. We want to have enough ice cream for ALL SHARKS. Hope to see you there!!

Stacey

July 4th BBQ

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:56:16 GMT

Before you head to the fireworks, join us on July 4th for our annual Independence Day "picnic" - burger, brats, and dogs hot off the grill! Join us for the day, but food will be served between 5:00 and 7:00. Plus, the pool will be open late - so you can come back to swim AFTER the fireworks!

This event is free, but sign up early to insure we have enough food to go around. We'll be sharing grilling duties, so if you are willing to take a shift at the grill, please let us know.

Please RSVP using the link below.

Roxboro vs Mill Glen

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:49:13 GMT

Word for the day is Flexibility. If we are lucky, we will miss the storm and get the meet (or at least part of it) in. If the weather is horrible at arrival time, use your judgement. If the weather is good, come on and we'll start asap.

Attached is the prelimimary heat sheet. Entries by swimmer are posted on the Mill Glen meet page on the website. If you are comfortable doing so, please mark up your swimmer before arrival. The coaches will likely be busy. We set up very little for the meet this morning in case we had bad weather and wind this afternoon.

We still want to have a pizza party tonight after the meet...but better make sure we have a meet before we plan on that just yet:)

Thanks for your support.

Stacey

Going into the last week of swim team

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:22:13 GMT

RSVPS for the Tuesday meet and Thursday Divisionals are closed.

I am looking forward to a good meet at home on Tuesday. My goal is that we host a well run, safe meet. A win would be bonus.

A couple of reminders...

Parking is always a nightmare. Attached is a parking map that has been prepared for the other team. You guys may find it helpful as well. As always, please park on only one side of the street.

We are more in control of the lineup for this meet. Our goal is to post the preliminary heat sheet no later than 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday—if possible we will post earlier.

Lots going on this week...please watch your speed as you drive into the pool.

Now for the fun part...

We will have pizza at the pool for all Sharks after the meet on Tuesday. We will pull out the lane ropes as soon as the meet is over and we’ll swim and snack. Win or Lose!!

We will have our season end celebration after Divisionals on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Yes it will be a busy day but we didn’t want to run any further into the holiday weekend. We will have ice cream and a brief award ceremony. Then we will be running relay races...kid’s choice, coach’s selection, kids and adults. Start lining up your teams now! Go to http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=296 to RSVP so I know how much ice cream to buy.

There is not one entry in my Sharks slogan contest! Right now any one entry (good or not!) will earn an Itunes card!!

I’ve got 2 Adult Large 2011 Team shirts available. I’ll sell to the first folks that contact me for $10 each.

See you at the pool!

Stacey

Last week of Swim Team

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:13:52 GMT

Please note that the pool will close to host a swim meet at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday (6/28). You are welcome to come down and watch the splashing!!

Sharks will fill the pool again on Thursday (6/30)evening at 6:30 p.m. for our season end celebration.

Many thanks to the General Membership for your support of the team!!

Go Sharks...let's finish strong!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim Team Manager

Directory- 2011 final

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:09:42 GMT

Third time is a charm!

Please use the attached copy of the 2011 RVA directory or pick up a printed copy at the concession stand.

Thanks for your patience!

Details about the Divisional Meet

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:42:36 GMT

I had posted the following information on the website earlier in the week but had failled to e-mail it out. I couldn't figure out why I was still getting alot of questions about Divisionals...but Grace Butler did. Thanks Grace:)

Please read below for additional information about our upcoming Divisional League Meet. Stacey

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Divisionals are coming up soon. We swim on Thursday June 30th and the finals are Saturday, July 2^nd. RSVPs will close for this event on this Friday 6/24 (at the same time as our last Roxboro home meet vs. Mill Glen).

Divisionals are where the league comes together to stage a huge swim meet at GA Tech. We will swim on Thursday morning, June 30^th. The meet starts at 9:00 a.m. so we want to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Allow yourself extra time to get parked and walk into the Natatorium. All relays (free and Medley are swam first) followed immediately by all 6U events. We generally conclude by around 12:30 p.m..

The league will continue with 3 more sets of Divisionals. At the end of those, the fastest of all of the swimmers will be invited back for Finals on Saturday, July 2^nd.

This is a fantastic event and you swim in a world class pool! It’s a blast for the kids that thrive in that type of big, noisy, lots going on environment. However, it can be a little overwhelming to others. Please consider the venue when you make your decision as to whether or not to attend.

Please RSVP by Friday, June 24^th at noon. If you RSVP yes and you are entered in the meet, the team pays a $15 per swimmer entry fee. Please make every effort to honor your commitment.

Swimmers get to choose what events they would like to participate in. Please send Coach Jennifer an e-mail with your two favorite individual events.

We will need a few volunteers for this event. We are required by the league to provide some meet workers. In addition, we will utilize some parents to help us line up for relays. We will likely be assigned our team location on the floor this year. If that is the case, parents will not be allowed to remain with the team after the relays. Parents will be asked to go up into the stands to sit in order to free up space on the pool deck.

Seating is always tight – the sooner you get there in the morning the better seats you will get.

Please go to http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?update=true&id=295 to volunteer.

Please ask Stacey or Jennifer if you have questions about this event.

Let’s get ready to swim in the big pool!! Go Sharks!

Stacey

Directories available in Shark Bites

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:22:43 GMT

Sorry for the duplicate email...the most updated version of the RVA directory is attached.

Directories available in Shark Bites

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:51:26 GMT

Sorry for the duplicate email but the attached directory is the most updated. Remember that paper copies are available in the concession stand at the pool. One per family please.

Clarification about Divisionals

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:20:32 GMT

ALL SHARKS are welcome to swim in Thursday (6/30) morning's Divisional Meet.

It is a fun event and we want everyone who wants to swim to be there.

RSVP Yes by Friday noon if you would like to attend. E-mail Jennifer with your swimmers's two preferred individual events. If you don't tell her she will pick events for them.

Please contact Stacey or Jennifer with any questions.

Thanks!

Stacey

July RVA Events

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:40:37 GMT

We have a lot planned this year at RVA. This weekend we'll have Fiesta Night on Friday and the Water Safety Class on Saturday morning. Please mark the following July events on your calendar and look out for future announcements:

July 4 Fourth of July Party - Burgers, Brats and Fun

July 8 Friday Night Dinner - Caribbean Night

July 9 CPR Certification Class

July 15 Kids' Movie Night

July 16 Teen Night

July 22 Member Party - Wine Tasting

July 22 - 24 Dive Camp

Fiesta Night - Rain or Shine

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:30:31 GMT

Cross your fingers for sun! Due to the unpredictable nature of the rain (and because the food has already been purchased), we're going to hold Fiesta Night this Friday rain or shine. Come prepared to have a great time.

Those who have not already registered for Fiesta Night should pay by check (made out to Roxboro Valley Association) at the event.

No Practice tonight

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:49:07 GMT

I rarely send a notice about practice but I just heard it thunder again.

Thank goodness we made it throught last night!

Stacey

Red Cross Water Safety Course – This Saturday!

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:29:01 GMT

RVA is hosting a Red Cross certification course in Water Safety. This class is ideal for parents who want to be better prepared to handle water emergencies or for teens considering getting involved in lifeguarding (however this is not full lifeguard training).

The goal of the course provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. To prepare individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while assisting others.

8:00am to Noon. The fee is $40. Sign up now.

Fiesta Night – One more day for discounted pricing

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:02:19 GMT

Hot Summer Friday Night Fiesta

June 24, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

You have one more day to take advantage of discounted pricing for Friday's Fiesta Night!

Join us at the pool for an evening of home-made Mexican - appetizers, tacos, Mexican side dishes and dessert. We'll have cheese quesadillas for the less adventurous kids, and remember kids 6 and under are free! Plus, we'll have entertainment and games.

To RSVP, click the link below, then sign in and pay online using the button at the bottom of the event page. Discounted pricing through this Wednesday only, so RSVP now.

Redfield Swim Meet

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:03:47 GMT

Hello super swimmers! The initial heat sheet for the Redfield meet is posted on the website and attached. There are several changes since this file was created, but we have not received an updated copy from the home team. That said, use this as a guide until a final sheet is provided at the meet. If you are a bullpen volunteer, please print out this heat sheet and use it in the bullpen until we can give you the final copy.

Remember, arrival time is 4pm. If you are going to be later than 4:45, you need to notify Coach Jennifer now. If a swimmer has not checked in by 4:45, they will be replaced in all scoring events.

Thanks to all - let's have a fantastic night!!

Info about Redfield Meet

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:33:20 GMT

Attached is a map to Redfield.

We will start arriving at 4:00. Please remember if we have not seen your swimmer by 4:45 and you have not confirmed with Jennifer that you will be late, we will scratch them from relays and any scoring events. They will be left in for exhibition heats. (We are not trying to be mean but the league has challenged all teams to make all changes by 5:00 p.m.)

Sounds like their team is about the size of ours and lots of 7&8 heats as well!! Their record is also 2 wins and one loss to date—likely to be another close meet.

They will have a full concession stand. It was a good idea from last week to bring small bills.

It will probably be sunny in our bullpen area. They just had to have some large shade trees taken out because of the storms. I will have our 2 tents. Anyone else is welcome to bring if you would like to share. Not typically buggy but maybe since some rain.

As usual, please park on only one side of the street to allow access for emergency vehicles. THEY DO TOW!!

We hope to post the line up shortly after lunch. We will send out an additional e-mail if we can make that happen.

Tuesdays—busiest day of the weekJ

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

League Divisionals

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:31:45 GMT

The league will continue with 3 more sets of Divisionals. At the end of those, the fastest of all of the swimmers will be invited back for Finals on Saturday, July 2^nd.

Please RSVP by Friday, June 24^th at noon. If you RSVP yes and you are entered in the meet, the team pays a $15 per swimmer entry fee. Please make every effort to honor your commitment.

Swimmers get to choose what events they would like to participate in. Please send Coach Jennifer an e-mail with your two favorite individual events.

Seating is always tight – the sooner you get there in the morning the better seats you will get.

Please go to http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?update=true&id=295 to volunteer.

Please ask Stacey or Jennifer if you have questions about this event.

Let’s get ready to swim in the big pool!! Go Sharks!

Stacey

Fiesta Night this Friday! Please RSVP

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:51:28 GMT

Hot Summer Friday Night Fiesta

June 24, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

Join us this Friday for an evening of home-made Mexican - appetizers, tacos, Mexican side dishes and dessert. We'll have cheese quesadillas for the less adventurous kids, and remember kids 6 and under are free! Plus, we'll have entertainment and games.

To RSVP, please sign in and pay online using the button at the bottom of the event page. Discounted pricing through this Wednesday only, so RSVP now.

Fiesta Night this Friday! Please RSVP

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:02:38 GMT

Join us for our first Friday Night Dinner of the season:

Hot Summer Friday Night Fiesta

June 24, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

Appetizers
Jalapeno Poppers
Homemade Guacamole
Chile Con Queso and Salsa served with Chips

Main Course:
Seasoned Meats served with hard or soft shell tacos and all the fixin’s
Black Bean Casserole
Fiesta Salad
Grilled mixed vegetables
Mexican Rice

Dessert:
Home Baked Cookies
Flavor-icicles

And for the adults in the bunch:
Keg of Dos Equis!!!

that's not all
Boogie the night away with our live DJ
hot music and fun games with prizes for the kids.

Final Mini Meet

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:14:26 GMT

Thanks to everyone who made it to the last mini meet today! The kids have all done so well, and it's great to see how much they have improved. I have to say, I am sad they are over!! A big thanks to my loyal timers, recorders, and ribbon writers...you all made it very easy to keep these meets running.

Swim team practice will continue for the next two weeks...same time, same place. All six and unders are invited to swim in any of the two upcoming meets, especially our last meet, June 28th. This meet will be at Roxboro, so it's always a lot easier to swim in a pool you know! Please remember that in order to be included in the line up, you must RSVP by noon the Friday before the meet. Also, per ASA regulations, no coaches are allowed to be in the lanes to help during the meets, so if your little one is still a bit apprehensive to go it alone, it is probably wiser to wait until next year.

A few of you never got your swim team t-shirt...they will be left in the concession stand so that you can pick them up. There will be an end of the year party for the entire swim team...watch for details on that to come soon.

As always, let me know if you have any questions!!

Dana

Up Next...Roxboro vs Redfield at Redfield

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:43:37 GMT

Time to make sure your RSVPs are in order. Please check your RSVP to make sure it accurately reflects your swimmers attendance at Tuesday night’s meet. If you are going to be late, please include that in your comments with your RSVP. I will close RSVPs Friday early afternoon and we will print a copy. I will leave the list available on the website if you want to look at it but please note that we will not register any changes after I close the RSVPs. If that is the case, you have to let Jennifer know and every call results in extra work for her. Please get your ducks in a row by Friday noon:)

We need to see all swimmers by 4:45 on Tuesday because we can only make substitutions until 5:00. If you are running late, please call or text Jennifer at 404-275-1418. If we don’t hear from you, we will have no choice but to scratch your swimmer from any scoring events.

Some meets run smooth, some bump a little. Last week, we had a few bumps:) In light of that we have decided to use Redfield’s 5 lane pool as a training opportunity. Everyone works. If there isn’t an open volunteer slot when you go to sign up, please check in with Tracy upon arrival at the pool and she will work out a place for you to work or train. We have added some additional volunteer slots to some of our larger bullpens. We have added some training opportunities for some of our more complicated deck positions.

I have added/revised two documents. They are posted on the website. Look to the right side on the swim team home page at

http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimTeam.aspx

1) Tip Sheet for Bull Pen Managers. This has been around but I made a few revisions.

* Gathering children 5 events ahead is a good rule of thumb but you have to use your best judgement. If the meet is running fast (like the other night) allow yourself more time.

* The order for final heat sheet distribution is Deck workers, coaches then bull pen parents. I know you want them and you need them but if the Deck Manager and the coaches have them, you can get by with out them. The goal is to post a preliminary heat sheet early to mid afternoon. You can print and bring with you.

* If you can line swimmers up by lane, that is much easier for the deck manager.

2) I also added a list of deck positions and their job descriptions. All positions are important but Deck Manager and Place Judge are key. Master Recorder and Judges Recorder are occasionally confusing. We are planning to train in all of these areas this week.

These items are always important but especially so with the meet scores running so close.

So...RSVP, Volunteer and let’s get ready for a great meet this Tuesday!

Thanks!

Stacey

Follow up to Hampton Hall

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:11:51 GMT

Hampton Hall results have been posted. Go to

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=291

And look to the right under files to access the results.

Also, photos of the meet have been added at

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/31062461/1/Roxboro%20vs.%20HAMPTON%20HALL-S?h=579406

Good News/ Bad News

My big candy jar is empty:( Good news is we are going to use it for a Sharks Slogan Contest. What’s your favorite?

“Sharks Rule” “Eat my Bubbles” What else?!!

Write down your best suggestion and drop it into the jar. Remember to include your name. The winner will be announced at the Season End Celebration!

See you at the pool!

Stacey

Fiesta Night - Friday June 24

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:45:09 GMT

Join us for our first Friday Night Dinner of the season:

Hot Summer Friday Night Fiesta

June 24, 2011 6:00 - 9:00

Appetizers
Jalapeno Poppers
Homemade Guacamole
Chile Con Queso and Salsa served with Chips

Main Course:
Seasoned Meats served with hard or soft shell tacos and all the fixin’s
Black Bean Casserole
Fiesta Salad
Grilled mixed vegetables
Mexican Rice

Dessert:
Home Baked Cookies
Flavor-icicles

And for the adults in the bunch:
Keg of Dos Equis!!!

that's not all
Boogie the night away with our live DJ
hot music and fun games with prizes for the kids.

See event listing for pricing - RSVP by Wednesday, June 22nd

View the event Friday Night Dinner - Tacos!

Heat Sheet for Hampton Hall South

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:17:21 GMT

Hey Team. My apologies. We have been tryinig to post a heat sheet but the other team's coach sent it in a format that we cannot get to convert to a pdf.

Jennifer is going ahead to their pool and will have paperwork to mark up the swimmers on arrival.

Thanks for your understanding.

Stacey

Teen Night - This Thursday!

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:09:13 GMT

Teens...please join us for a night of food, swimming, games...and just hanging out with friends!

We'll start at 8:00 and non-member friends are allowed if accompanied by a member. Please RSVP ASAP.

Sharks Meet Photos

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:40:50 GMT

Our Photo Committee has been hard at work catching your kids in action. The following website has been set up for your convenience and enjoyment in re-living the swim meets...from the AC:) Enjoy!! Stacey

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These are the links for the Roxboro Sharks pictures:

For the Roxboro-GEORGETOWN:

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/31062461/1/Roxboro%20vs.%20GEORGETOWN?h=eb8e29

For the Roxboro-practice:

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/31062461/1/Roxboro%20Practice%20Meet?h=0321ba

For the Roxboro-VERMACK:

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/31062461/1/Roxboro%20vs.%20VERMACK?h=860d0c

When you get to the page of the meet you want to see, click on the first picture and it opens a gallery with small icons on the top and enlarged pictures under this menu bar.

Scroll or click on the top menu to see the rest of the pictures. If you see a picture you want to download, just click on it. Your choice will come up enlarged on the center of the screen. Click on the "save" icon that appears under your picture and it will immediately download into your computer.

If you don't see pictures of your kids please let the photographers know. We'll be glad to take them. Sometimes we just don't know who we missed.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Andy Cimowsky, Lynn Patillo, Bev Maiellaro, and Adriana Angle.

SAY "SHARKS" and SMILE FOR THE CAMERA!!!!

3rd Meet Roxboro vs. Hampton Hall South

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:34:24 GMT

At Hampton Hall South

Located at 1218 Warrenhall Lane, Atlanta, GA, 30319

Arrival at 4 pm

Warm ups at 5 pm

Meet starts at 5:30 pm

Yes 4:00 is early and it’s hot. Wait later and walk a lot farther. Pick your poison!!

Words from the Hampton Hall Manager--

Our parking lot is tiny and very hard to turn cars around in, so we will have a sign in the cul-de-sac about where to drop off swimmers. Most of our parents and your parents will have to park on the neighborhood street.

Our concession stand will be open with the usual…burgers and hotdogs, as well as pasta salad, chips, fruit, candy and cookies, and drinks (sodas, water and Gatorade). If you can make a request to your group to bring small bills for the concession this is very helpful.

We will post the line up early afternoon tomorrow. Not sure of the status on shade and bugs. If you do bring bug spray, please consider bringing the non-aerosol kind. The aerosol spray last week bothered some of the swimmers that struggle with asthma. Thanks for your cooperation.

Go Sharks-- Swim fast and have a lot of fun!!

Stacey

Save the Date - Teen Night – This Thursday!

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:14:17 GMT

Join us for a special night just for teens. We'll have food and games, and member teens are welcome to bring non-member friends. More information to come.

Red Cross Water Safety Course – June 25

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:22:40 GMT

8:00am to Noon. The fee is $40. Sign up now - Registration will close June 18.

Save the Date - Taco Dinner – June 24

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:39:19 GMT

Save the date for our first Friday Night Dinner of the season – Mix & Match tacos - ground beef, chicken and steak, hard or soft shell tortillas, and all the fixins, plus some great sides and desserts! Maybe even some games and entertainment.

Registration is not yet open but we'll be requesting RSVPs soon.

Last Chance to RSVP - Kid's Movie Night

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:22:01 GMT

Now's your last chance to RSVP for Friday Night's Kid's Movie Night – Evan Almighty!

Gearing up for Tuesday

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:57:56 GMT

Next meet is Tuesday, 6/14 Roxboro vs. Hampton Hall South at Hampton Hall

First things first...get your RSVPs in by Friday noon!! Everyone did better last week. Let’s keep making Jennifer’s job easier.

If you worked last week and you really don’t want to work this week, take your name off the volunteer list. If you didn’t work last week, please sign up. We will be adding to the 7 & 8 bullpens to better manage the masses. Bottom line, always be prepared to be pressed into service if we need you:) Tracy Noble will again be managing volunteers. Please contact her with questions tracynoble1@comcast.net

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Mini Meet

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:32:20 GMT

Don't forget about the mini meet tomorrow, the 10th, at 11:00. Looking forward to seeing everyone swim!

Georgetown Swim Meet Results Under Swim Team Home

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:29:10 GMT

Congratulations Sharks for winning a real burner last night!

The actual meet page on the website is broken. While we're waiting for it to be fixed, the meet results have been posted on the Swim Team Home Page in a side page called "Georgetown Meet Results".

Georgetown Meet

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:20:19 GMT

I just posted the preliminary Heat Sheet and Entries by Swimmer at

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=290

(Remember to look to the right for files.)

If you are confident enough to do so, go on and mark up your swimmer. Coaches will catch the rest upon arrival.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Cheers to a great meet for All the Sharks!!

Stacey

2nd meet Roxboro at Georgetown

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:45:43 GMT

Georgetown Pool is located at 1465 Old Spring House Lane, Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Waffle House is on the corner of their street).

A map is attached.

Georgetown’s note to me said they would have a full concession stand, a little shade for us and plenty of bugs—so don’t forget the bug spray!

Arrival at 4 p.m.

Warm ups at 5 p.m.

Meet starts promptly at 5:30

Good job this week with RSVPs. Jennifer had an easier time putting the line up together. After we make the adjustments from morning practice (there are always a few sickies!!) we will post the entries by swimmer and the line-up. If you want to have a copy of the line up for the meet, please print and bring to the meet with you. There will be a few changes (fyi final line ups are printed on colored paper) but what you have will be pretty good to watch/work a bullpen from.

Volunteers—remember to check in with Tracy Noble. With this being an away meet and a five lane pool, some of you may get the night off. If you do please be sure to step up next time and give someone else a break.

Please remember--Swim Team Group Photo Wednesday morning at 10:00

Individuals (if wanted) are between 9 and 10.

We will practice as much as we can around photos.

Go Sharks--swim fast!!!

Stacey

RSVP reminder - Kid's Movie Night

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:33:43 GMT

Please RSVP for the Kid's Movie night this Friday night, June 10. We'll be showing Evan Almighty. Childen must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

Great Job Six and Unders!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:12:02 GMT

Thanks so much everyone for coming out for the six and unders first mini meet!! It was so much fun to watch them all, and I was so proud of each of them!! I hope that all of your swimmers were excited about their first "swim meet," ribbons and all. Thanks also to all the moms and dads who helped with timing, ribbon writing, etc. Your willingness to help is what makes these mini meets possible.

Now that we have a mini meet under our belts, if you feel that your child is ready, feel free to sign them up for a big meet. Keep in mind that big meets can be a little overwhelming...take today and multiply it by around 10 and that is what you get. If you are interested, please make sure that you RSVP YES for the meet NO LATER THEN NOON the Friday before. The coaches must have these RSVPs so that they can prepare and submit their line up. As always, if you have any questions or concerns feel free to speak to any of the coaches or let me know!

Thanks again for a great first mini meet...we will have another one next Friday, 11:00.

Dana O'Donnell

RSVP FOR TUESDAY'S MEET

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:07:02 GMT

Hi Sharks!!

Thank you so much for all your hard work at Tuesday's meet. I really appreciate all the volunteer work and everyone should be so proud of their swimmers!

Now that the second meet is rapidly approaching, I want to reiterate the RSVP policy. Instead of signing a swimmer OUT of a swim meet, you know have to sign your swimmer IN. Therefore if your child is going to be swimming in the meet on Tuesday, PLEASE make sure you sign them in by FRIDAY (6/3) AT NOON. Because our next meet is away, if you don't sign your swimmer IN by Friday I cannot put them in the line up for Tuesday's meet.

I hope everyone is excited for the rest of the season and once again thank you so much for all your hard work!

Coach Jennifer

Upcoming....

Friday 6/3 Mini Meet at 11:00

Saturday 6/4 Stroke Clinic

Tuesday 6/7 Swim Meet at Georgetown

Wednesday 6/8 Team Photos

Follow up to Vermack @ Roxboro

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:27:22 GMT

What a great way to start the season!! Lots of great swimming, volunteering, cooperating and smiling...you guys definitely did what I asked and brought a GREAT attitude to the meet!

You all know that I love to win but I really love a well matched meet...and that’s what we had last night. We gave Vermack a run for their money!! Results are posted at http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=289

(Look to the right hand corner under files.)

Onward...we have another stroke clinic on Saturday, June 4^th from 9-11 a.m. Please RSVP at http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=299

6 and unders are invited but please note they will work only on free and back so they will finish early. Please keep in mind we will be working intensely on strokes. If you have a struggling swimmer, this may not a good event for you. Stroke clinics are similar to practice in that they are not a drop off. If your child has passed the swim test they can stay unattended. Otherwise, all swimmers must have a responsible adult present.

As an aside—we had a report from Ms. Marx who was injured entering the swim meet last night. She is much improved today. Yeah!! Thanks to all who helped with that situation...and everyone who parked on only one side of the street:)

Stacey

Lost Tennis racquet

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:58:57 GMT

Last Sunday 5/29/11, a member left her Prince tennis racquet (black and white) at the Roxboro courts. She looked for it and some guys who played after her confirmed they had seen it but did not pick it up. Maybe someone picked it up for safekeeping and doesn’t know who to return it to. If so please call Joanna, her telephone number is 404 667-3772.

Thanks

Kid's "Dive In" Movie Night

Tue, 31 May 2011 21:15:09 GMT

Join us at the pool Friday, June 10 for a night of movies, popcorn and swimming (but no popcorn while swimming!). We'll be showing Evan Almighty. The movie will start as soon as it is dark enough to view.

Childen must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Please RSVP.

Showtime!!

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:25:09 GMT

First meet is this afternoon!! Please plan to arrive by 4:00.

Please follow the parking signs to make sure we allow access through the neighborhood.

Remember an emergency vehicle cannot reach the pool if cars park on both sides of the street.

The events by swimmer and preliminary heat sheet have been posted on http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=289

(look to the right side and you will find the files attached to the meet. We will add results to that location tomorrow.)

Coaches will be marking up swimmers as soon as they arrive.

Remember swimmers swim faster with goggles and swim caps!! Swim caps are available for $10 at the Volunteer Check in.

Some cool things about our meet....

Sydna Worthington is a Sharks sponsor for the night. You can meet Sydna and check out her information in the concession stand.

Salads and Frozen Yogurt have been added to the concession stand menu.

Everybody please come with an enthusiastic attitude and an extra dose of patience to see us through a great first meet.

GO SHARKS!!

Stacey

RVA Memorial Day Picnic

Fri, 27 May 2011 09:37:56 GMT

Just a reminder to RSVP for the Memorial Day Picnic. We'll have burgers, hot dogs, brats and more! BYOCorPC (Bring your own can or plastic container). We'll have some sides but feel free to bring additional sides.

Also, we desperately need some volunteers to man the grill. We'll try to keep shifts short! If you are willing to help out, please let us know in the comment field on the RSVP. And if you've already RSVPed and are willing to help, you can still add a comment to your RSVP. Thanks!

See you all on Monday!

Swim Team Communications

Fri, 27 May 2011 08:24:45 GMT

I apologize to the most of you that are receiving this information unnecessarily. Despite the fact that I have included this information in the RVA newsletter and on the registration page, I was concerned that some had not set up their website profile to receive swim team information. So...I manually cross checked our swim team roster with the RVA website of those to receive Swim Team e-mails. Most were on the list...a few were not. I have now set everyone up to receive swim team e-mails.

I encourage all of you to update your RVA profile. Just sign on to the RVA website http://www.roxborovalley.com/ and, in the upper right corner, click on profile. You can set your self up to receive (or not receive!!) any e-mails that you are interested in. In addition, you can update your address and personal information.

I use the RVA website directory exclusively for my distribution list . This allows me to link to Swim Team event information and allows you the opportunity to keep your e-mail address current for all RVA information.

http://www.roxborovalley.com/Announcements.aspx is the link to the announcements page on the website. I encourage any of you that have been out of the loop to take a look and get in the know!!

Thanks for your cooperation.

Stacey

This is the timely info that I sent last night...

Please confirm your RSVP for Tuesday’s meet by noon on Friday, May 27th. We want to make sure we include everyone who wants to swim in the line up.

No Practice on Monday, Memorial Day. Enjoy the festivities at the pool!!

Morning Practice (with the exception of Memorial Day) is Monday – Friday. See website for exact times.

Optional Evening Practice for those unable to make the mornings is Monday (but not Memorial Day!) and Wednesday. 6Unders at 6:00 p.m. and all others 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation on the parking. One more favor to ask...please don’t block the stroller ramp/sidewalk near the entrance. The goal is to keep that available so the children don’t have to walk behind the cars pulling out.

5 days until our first meet...Go SHARKS!!

First Swim Meet Tuesday, May 31

Thu, 26 May 2011 20:19:50 GMT

Please confirm your RSVP for Tuesday’s meet by noon on Friday, May 27th. We want to make sure we include everyone who wants to swim in the line up.

No Practice on Monday, Memorial Day. Enjoy the festivities at the pool!!

Morning Practice (with the exception of Memorial Day) is Monday – Friday. See website for exact times.

Optional Evening Practice for those unable to make the mornings is Monday (but not Memorial Day!) and Wednesday. 6Unders at 6:00 p.m. and all others 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

5 days until our first meet...Go SHARKS!!

Stacey

Morning Practices and First Mini Meet

Mon, 23 May 2011 21:46:32 GMT

Just a reminder that morning practices start this Wednesday. Returning Six and Unders practice from 11:00-11:30, and new members swim from 11:30-12:00. The pool will be open at this time, so it'll be a little easier to entertain siblings! There will be no practice tomorrow, Tuesday May 24th.

Returning six and unders are invited to swim in the first big meet next Tuesday. Please RSVP yes if you plan on swimming, and don't forget that if your child is swimming, you are expected to volunteer for half of the meet. There are lots of volunteer opportunities, so please sign up for what you are interested in. Six and unders finish during the first half of the meet so, unless you have an older swimmer, I suggest you volunteer for a first shift.

We ask that only returning swimmers (and a few others that have spoken to the coaches) swim for this first meet. Big meets can be overwhelming for even the returning, older swimmers, and we would prefer that our new swimmers enjoy a fun mini meet first!

Speaking of...our first mini meet is next Friday, June 4th! It will be at 11:00. No need to sign up, just show up! We will need many volunteers, so come prepared to help out...especially those of you with older children!! Each child will swim one lap of freestyle and one lap of backstroke. The coaches group them so that they will be swimming with children of similar skill level. There will be coaches there to assist with even our newest swimmers. Everyone will leave with ribbons, a treat and a ring pop. It's such a great way to build their confidence, and get everyone involved. Please encourage your child to try both strokes, even if just they just get in the water and start on their backs, then flip to freestyle. Be prepared to cheer them on!!

Finally, team t-shirts are in, and they are so cute this year. We will have them at future practices, so if you haven't received yours yet, look for someone with lime green t-shirts.

As always, let me know if you have questions. Thanks, Dana

Follow up to Practice Meet

Mon, 23 May 2011 21:09:43 GMT

Many thanks to all who made the extra effort to participate in the Practice Meet on Saturday. The Sharks looked good in the water!

To recap a few things...

Organizational volunteers and their e-mail addresses can be found at http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=730

I am always looking for additional parents to get involved. Please contact me if you would like to learn more.

Meets are always a 4:00 p.m. arrival, warm-ups at 4:30 & 5:00 and a prompt 5:30 start.

Meets will be Sign INS this year. That means if you want your child to participate, you need to RSVP yes to the meet. We would appreciate a No RSVP if you are unable to attend. However, the line up will be set based upon the Yeses. RSVPs close on the Friday noon before the meet on Tuesday. We left the RSVPs open until the practice meet—that will not be the case with a league meet. After the RSVPS are closed, you will need to left Jennifer know via e-mail if your status changes. Additions will be made based on lane availability for already scheduled heats.

Our goal with this policy change is to reduce the number of last minute changes to our line up.

While you are RSVPing for your swimmer, go on and volunteer for the meets. A parent is asked to volunteer for at least half if your child is swimming. You can view a description of all volunteer positions at

http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=30

Practice this week--

Monday – afternoon practice.

Tuesday – No practice

Wednesday – Switch to morning practice. You can find the full schedule at http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=766

I’ve ordered new block inserts and the blocks should be available for practice on Thursday.

Thanks for your support!!

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Another Pool Update

Mon, 23 May 2011 15:31:18 GMT

ANOTHER GREAT POOL WEEKEND!

Please see an extensive update on certain policies and procedures below…

LOST AND FOUND

Orphaned towels will be hung so members can see them. Towels that are not reunited with their owners will be donated on Fridays. Other lost and found items will be placed in the cabinet underneath the member sign in. If the found item is of significant value, it will be secured in the concession stand.

GUEST FEES

Guest fees are $5.00, and may be paid to a lifeguard or in the concession stand. Guest fees may also be charged to your Shark Bites account. For those that have guest passes from last year, they are in the boxes at the sign in area. Please feel free to utilize them. The RVA Volunteer Day Guest passes will be stored here as well. We no longer sell these passes on a regular basis. Please take advantage of the Shark Bites account process.

NO EATING OR DRINKING IN POOL

Fulton County prohibits people that are sitting, standing or swimming in a pool to have beverages or food, even if they are sitting in the gutter, Please be mindful of this regulation.

POOL HOURS

The pool opens Tuesday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. that day.

Starting May 25 through the month of June, Pool Hours will be 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Members over the age of 18 may lap swim in the early mornings as early as 6:00 a.m. Please NO SOLO SWIMMING.

POOL CLOSING

The pool will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 and Tuesday, June 28 for swim meets.

Additionally, the pool will be closed for the season ending Swim Team party on Thursday, June 30^th at 6:30 p.m.

CONCESSION STAND

During the regular season Shark Bites will be staffed by kids and teens from Roxboro membership. During times that the concession stand does not have a youth attendant, a lifeguard will be glad to help you during "Adult Swim." The kids try and do their best job, but if there is ever a problem with your account please feel free to talk with the pool manager directly.

At this time the Shark Bite employee application process is closed, but if you have a 12 - 14 year old that would like to be placed on a wait list please contact the pool manager directly at nvestal@emory.edu.

During the regular season Shark Bites beefs up its inventory to include a limited variety of microwaveable convenience food items. If you wish to bring your own selections, feel free to use the pool microwave.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To Pax Vestal for being named 2011 Roxboro Pre-Season Guard of the Month. Pax was selected for this award because of all the hard work that he did behind the scenes in getting the pool ready for opening day.

To Alex Piper and David Hambrick who share the honor of our first 2011 Roxboro Guard of the Week Award. Alex earned this award by producing the cleanest and best smelling bathrooms in Roxboro history, and for all the painting touch up. David was selected because as a third year guard he has shown great leadership and eagerly takes on extra responsibility without having to be asked.

Thanks - The RVA Board

RVA Memorial Day Picnic

Mon, 23 May 2011 14:16:58 GMT

Join us Memorial Day afternoon for our annual RVA "picnic" - burger, brats, and dogs hot off the grill! Join us for the day, but food will be served between 4:00 and 6:00.

We'll be sharing grilling duties, so if you are willing to take a shift at the grill, please let us know.

Please RSVP using the link to the right.

Practice Meet this Saturday 5/21

Wed, 18 May 2011 21:28:18 GMT

Revised arrival time is 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited except 6Unders who have never swam in a big meet before. We will time them in a mini meet first before introducing them to a big meet.

This is just what it is called...a chance to practice a meet.

Kids will learn what to expect at a meet.
Parents will learn about volunteer jobs.
Coach Jennifer will get times on swimmers.
We'll try out all the equipment and see what we need.

Please RSVP Yes to

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Meet.aspx?id=294

by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday 5/19 if you are planning to attend. Make sure you volunteer for a job as well--if not you will be assigned upon arrival. We will finish as soon as possible...it usually lasts a couple of hours. Pool opens Saturday at 12:00.

Thanks!

Stacey

P>S> I keep getting requests to revise my e-mail distribution list. Remember I don’t keep a list—I send through the Roxboro Valley website to the folks who have their profile set to receive swim team e-mails. Please pass this info along to anyone who isn't receiving. Thx!

Practice cancelled--just too cold

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:02:23 GMT

Between the lack of sun and blowing wind, the water just couldn't hold it's temp. The water is alot colder than yesterday. We will cancel for today and hope for sun tomorrow (Wednesday).

Sorry for the late notice.

Stacey

First week wrap up--Please read.

Sun, 15 May 2011 06:17:25 GMT

Whew...the first week of practice is behind us! This is always the hardest one. Thanks for your participation and cooperation!!

Some reminders...

Please observe the speed limit driving into the neighborhood. I know everyone is busy, late, stressed (it’s May madness!!) but there are lots of children in the neighborhood.

Parking...no there isn’t enough of it. However, please don’t block other people in or use both sides of the street. If cars are parked on both sides of the street, an emergency vehicle cannot get to the pool. Want that on your conscience?!

Only children who have passed the pool swim test may be dropped off for practice. That said, I would still prefer for all children to have a designated adult. All of the coaches are busy and, without a lifeguard on duty, there are no extras to take care of an injured child. Trade off with a friend if you need to but if I have an injured/ill-behaved child, I will be looking for their adult.

We have no lifeguards on duty for swim practice so the pool is closed as soon as practice is completed.

No need to tell us if other activities keep you away from practice...we are just happy to see you when you can come!

All RSVPs and sign ups are available on the website. Go on and RSVP. That includes the practice meet and stroke clinics. Remember this year if you don’t RSVP yes for the meets, you will not be included in the line up!!

I try to put lots of info on the website and I really need for you guys to check it out. If you look and you truly cannot find it, then shoot me an e-mail. I want to know if it’s my oversight. Just keep in mind there are LOTS of kids on the team. If everyone asks before looking, you may never get an answer and my children will starve:)

Last but not least...I NEED SOME HELP!!

Anyone good at making signs? Our signage used for meets needs to be freshened up.

Our fabulous photographer Candy Maley has retired from the team. Anyone interested in taking photos during meets?
I need someone to take ownership of our ribbon box. This is a clerical/detail kind of job. Best for the parent who stays until the end of the meet. You are the hero with the kids on the day after the meet!
Can you do a donut run? Please let me know if you could pick up on the day after the meet. You will be a SUPER Hero with the kids if you do this job!
Kids for Kids Meet is a charity meet to support Children’s Health Care. It is a great event but, if the Sharks are going to participate, I need someone to coordinate.

Please see/call/e-mail me if you would like to know more about any of the above.

See you at the pool!

Stacey

Practice for Today May 12th

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:50:15 GMT

Practice today...

Will resume but with some challenges. The work should be complete but not guaranteed to be dry. I am going to play it safe and block off the re-surfaced areas. That means we will enter the pool through the back gate for today. Please WATCH YOUR CHILDREN and make sure they stay out of the blocked areas. I do not want Sharks hurt or responsible for anything being damaged. It would also be best if everyone plans to leave when their designated practice time is over.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Stacey

IMPORTANT POOL UPDATE!!!!

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:20:11 GMT

All

Thanks for the fantastic turnout at the pool weekend! We had a packed house and everyone had a great time.

Based upon feedback from membership and the guards, we need to clarify the policy regarding glassware at the pool. This weekend we had SEVERAL glass breakages at the pool. These included beverage bottles and condiment containers. We were fortunate that these were able to be cleaned up quickly without further incident. In light of this, we will be instituting a new check-in policy at the pool whereby each member must sign in. On-duty personnel reserve the right to check coolers at this time and throughout the visit. We regret the inconvenience that this may cause, but based upon the "Fulton County Code of Ordinances", we are legally bound to enforce the rule listed below. Please remember that glassware (including bottles, dishes, condiment jars, and serving bowls) MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE THE GATES. The guards can provide plastic cups for your use if necessary and beverages can be dispensed in the parking lot.

FULTON COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CODE OF RESOLUTIONS CHAPTER 34 - HEALTH AND SANITATION ARTICLE XII – SWIMMING POOLS AND NATURAL BATHING BEACHES

Sec. 34-587. Safety.

m) Rules and regulations. Safety rules and regulations shall be easily readable and shall be conspicuously posted in the pool area. The lettering shall be a minimum of one inch (1"), except as otherwise noted, and shall state the following: (1) No glass, sharp objects or hazardous materials allowed (2) No animals ...

Thank you for your cooperation in this extremely important matter.

RVA Membership Board

Summer Junior Tennis Camps

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:41:25 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Our Junior Summer Tennis Camps will begin the week of June 6th, 2011 which will include 6 weeks of morning camps (coordinated around swim team practices). All ages will have 90 minute sessions daily Monday through Friday with any rain outs to be scheduled during weekday afternoons.
Each age group will be limited to a total of 12 participants per court/instructor so PLEASE remember to SIGN UP EARLY! (Please, no "drop ins")

DATES:

Session #1 June 6-10
Session #2 June 13-17
Session #3 June 20-24
Session #4 June 27-July 01
Session #5 July 18-22
Session #6 Aug 1-5

TIMES:

8:15-9:45 am (ages 6 & Under)
9:45-11:15 am (Ages 7 & 8’s)
11:15 am-12:45 pm (Ages 9 - 12)

COST:

$95 (90 minute sessions Mon-Fri)

*Registration deadline is one week before start date of each session.

Coach Tony and staff know everyone by name and take a personal interest in each camper.
If you want your child to have a positive tennis experience this summer, where the tennis is serious but FUN, sign up
and reserve a space NOW
in a challenging program that
they will find both rewarding
and FUN!

Got Questions?

Please contact me at:
tonyfarnum@puretennis.net
Phone: 404-290-9994

we look forward to seeing you on the court!

http://puretennis.net/information/registration_payment/

Swim Team Practice

Wed, 11 May 2011 05:34:22 GMT

Practice is cancelled for Wednesday, May 11th.

The Swim Suit Rep will be available on Thursday, May 12th from 4-5:30. She will bring the Sharks suits that she has in stock. Arrive early for the best shot at your size!!

Practice this Week

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:48:19 GMT

We will not be able to have practice on Wednesday 5/11 because they will be resurfacing the deck under the diving boards and at the entrance. I apologize but they work crew needs a full day to complete the job. Practice will resume on Thursday...

Based on our registration numbers and the numbers that we had at practice on Monday, we are going to revise practice times slightly. The revised times* are--

Monday, May 9th Afternoon Practices Begin (Monday – Thursday)

4:00 – 4:30 6 and Under New to the Team

4:30 – 5:00 6 and Under Returning Swimmers

(Please note that we will adjust the split between the 6 and Under practice times after we see their ability.)

5:00 – 5:45 7 & 8s

5:45 – 6:30* 9 & 10s

6:00 – 6:45* 11 & up

I apologize for any inconvenience associated with the change, however, Jennifer and I feel this is the right decision to keep the pool safe and provide a better format for instruction.

I am trying to get our swim team rep to bring her supply of our suit to the pool so those of you who need a suit would be able to purchase there. I will send a follow up e-mail as soon as I am able to confirm.

Thanks for your support. See you at the pool!! Stacey

Six and Under Swim Team

Sun, 08 May 2011 17:57:28 GMT

Welcome to the Six and Under Swim Team!

It was great to see many of you at the swim readiness test yesterday. Looking forward to a great season with our littlest swimmers. My name is Dana O'Donnell, and I am the six and under coordinator this year.

Just a few notes about the upcoming season. Afternoon practices begin tomorrow, May 9th. The six and unders practice Monday through Thursday as follows:

4:00 All new swimmers

4:30 Returning swimmers

About the practices:

The pool will be open for swim team members only. Usually the baby pool will be available for siblings, but it can get fairly chaotic in there. Please remind any older children to be careful of any little ones who may be playing.
All swimmers must be supervised by an adult during practices. Although the coaches are in the water and involved the entire time, it's important that a child has a responsible adult they can rely on if needed.
The pool is heated, but it can get really cold for your children when they get out. Extra towels, sweatshirts, and socks are never a bad idea. If there is a day that is fairly cold, please use your own judgement about practice. A really wet, cold experience can sometimes ruin a new swimmer's enthusiasm for swim team. Additionally, swim team follows the same guidelines as the pool for thunder, so if you hear a rumble of thunder near your house, most likely swim team will be cancelled. Emails are sent out alerting people but sometimes the weather can get ahead of us!

There is a practice meet on May 21st. Only returning swimmers should plan on attending this. There are also two stroke clinics offered. Six and unders are invited to attend the second one only, June 4th. More information will be available as the time comes closer.

The first swim meet is on Tuesday, May 31st. Only returning six and unders should plan on swimming in this one. The big meets can be fairly overwhelming even for the older swimmers; we would love for everyone to have a chance to participate in a mini meet first.

There will be three mini meets in June, the first three Fridays at 11:00. These are so much fun for the younger ones and end with a ribbon, a ringpop and a treat for all. More information on those to follow soon!!

Please let me know if you have any questions. If I don't have an answer, I will help you find one!

Dana O'Donnell (odonnell@bellsouth.net)

Pool Reminder

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:03:14 GMT

As an addition to Nina's previous message, we wanted to let the membership know that the pool heaters are fully functional. The water temp is at a toasty 81 degrees!

Also - please remember the RVA policy on glass within the pool gates:

NO GLASS CONTAINERS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.

This includes bottles in coolers, juice, Snapple, beer, and wine. Please transfer liquids to a plastic container OUTSIDE of the pool gates. The lifeguards have been instructed to be diligent in enforcing this policy. Due to safety concerns, the pool could be forced to shut down for SEVERAL days if glass is broken in the pool area.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation in making RVA a safe environment.

Pool News - Note from Nina

Fri, 06 May 2011 14:09:39 GMT

Pre Season Hours (until school is out)

Friday - 4:00 - 8:00

Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 - 8:00

Concession Stand

An abbriveated version of our concession stand, Shark Bites will be ready this weekend. Lifeguards will make it available during adult swim times, 10 minutes before the hour. Account books with positive balances from last season are updated and ready to go. For those members that are new to the pool and not familiar with Shark Bites, we gladly accept cash or you may put money on family account and draw down on it. An account allows you the flexibility on not needing to carry and keep up with cash at the pool. Right now we have drinks, light snacks and freezer pops. As we get closer to the regular season, we will have a larger inventory with microwaveable sandwiches, pizza and the like. We are even planning to try out TCBY this year. If you have a child that is interested in working at the concession stand. Please call the pool manager at 404.237.4879.

Regards,

Nina H. Vestal

Committee Volunteers Needed

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:25:31 GMT

Thank you to those who signed up to volunteer at our Pre-Opening Party last Friday...but we need more!

We're not looking for any large time commitments - that's why we want as many volunteers as possible. Here's what we're looking for:

Event Volunteers. Volunteers needed to help pull together events with the assistance of the Events and Planning co-Chairs. Volunteers will help plan and coordinate food, decoration, communication and clean-up. Volunteers would help on one specific event, not all of the following events, so let us know if you have a specific event you want to help with:
– July 4th Party
– Back-to-School Party
– Monthly Friday Evening Dinners
– Kid's movie night
– Teen movie night
– Wine Tasting and/or Chili Cook-Off

Deck Expansion and Pavilion Renovation. This project was ranked very high on the member survey. Our hope is to get plans made and budgets pulled together and approved by membership, so that we can start work as soon as the pool closes in the Fall. We need volunteers to help with design ideas, soliciting plans and bids, and overseeing construction. We already have 4 volunteers, but if you are interested please let us know.

Tennis Improvements. Investigate and coordinate court resurfacing, practice backboard and possible new restroom/storage/viewing structure. This committee should be set for volunteers, but respond if you are interested.

Playground Upgrades. Volunteers needed to assess the condition of existing playground facilities and make recommendations for changes/improvements. This committee will also make recommendations for mobile fencing, and pavement striping for the basketball "court".

Programs. There was significant interest in the following items. Volunteers needed to identify instructors, coordinate schedules and communicate to members:
– Red Cross Certification (CPR)
– Water Safety Instruction/Certification
– Diving Lessons

Long-Term Planning. Working within existing RVA revenues, develop a long-term plan for general improvements to the club.

Please respond directly to me at eksheehan@bellsouth.net if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities. Thanks!

Kevin Sheehan
Events and Planning Co-Chair

The Pool is Open!!

Sun, 01 May 2011 12:27:52 GMT

Thanks to tremendous efforts by Nina and her staff, THE POOL IS OPEN! (although it might be a little chilly!)

Last chance!!

Sun, 01 May 2011 07:48:11 GMT

One last reminder about swim team sign ups!!

Good News for non-swim team member families—I promise this will be the last general e-mail from me!!

Bad News for Swim Team Member families—If you don’t get registered by end of the day Monday, May 2^nd, I will not be able to order a T-shirt for your swimmer!!

(A Sharks T-shirt is included in registrations processed by the first of May. Please note that I will order a few extra tiny sizes for newbie Sharks that need to register after the Readiness Test on May 7^th)

Our meets and events have been added to the website calendar. Most volunteer positions have also been posted.

Please make sure that your profile on the website is marked accurately to receive the e-mails that are applicable to your family. (Swim Team, 6 and Under, etc)

Upcoming...

Readiness Test for all New-to-the-Team 6 and Under Swimmers on Saturday, May 7^th at 9:00 a.m.
Coaches Meet & Greet Saturday, May 7^th at 11:00 a.m.
Practice Starts!!!! On Monday, May 9^th at 4:00 p.m. Please see the website for times and details.

Delay in Pool Opening

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:09:29 GMT

In order to ensure the best possible experience, we have decided to delay the pool opening. We will provide another status update this evening regarding tomorrow's plan.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Have a great Saturday!

Another Pool Update

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:28:28 GMT

Thanks everyone for coming out to the Open House tonight. The pool is nearly full!

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the pool will be open at 11 AM. Please check the website for an update before you come down!

joe santoli

Pool Opening Update

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:54:22 GMT

Quick Update - The Open House is set for Tonight! We are excited to host the membership to see our nearly complete new facility!

We are sorry for the delay in communicating our opening plans for tomorrow. Please stay tuned for another announcement TONIGHT regarding the ability to swim tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening!

joe santoli

There's water in the pool!!!! Please RSVP.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:18:18 GMT

We were a little worried it might not happen...but we have water in the pool for tonight's party! Now's your last chance to RSVP - and our last chance to make adjustments to food and drinks... so please let us know.

We'll be sending out an announcement as soon as possible about the official opening of the pool itself for swimming – we just need to get the water heated and the chemicals balanced. Be on the lookout for an announcement.

RSVP for Friday's Party

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:55:21 GMT

Don't forget to RSVP for the Pre-Opening Party this Friday night! We'll have wine, beer, food and live music... but to have enough of all of those, we'll need to know if you're coming. ;)

Kick-off the pool season and socialize with friends and neighbors. See you there!

(please use the link below to RSVP)

RVA Volunteer Day Update

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:55:33 GMT

Thanks to all the fantastic support yesterday at the 2011 RVA Volunteer Day! We had nearly 50 adult volunteers (see attached list - if we missed you on the sign-in sheet, please email me and I will add you to the list)! An equally large number of 'little sharks' attended. Much progress was made. the grounds are beginning to take shape after a long winter with lots of construction traffic.

We are all very appreciative of your support. Adult attendees will receive 4 guest passes as a reward for your work. These will be distributed shortly. Please veryify your attendance on the attached file to receive the passes.

I look foward to a fantastic season!

Joe Santoli

Pre-Opening Party! April 29 – Please RSVP

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:33:51 GMT

Please join us for an adults-only party at the pool.

Friday, April 29 at 7:30.

Kick off the pool season and get a sneak peak at the renovated pool! We'll have food, wine, beer and live music. Enjoy the pool as you haven't experienced it before--no shouting, splashing kids, no sunscreen needed...and a chance to visit with fellow members.

Also, the Board will be available to answer questions about the pool repair project, the member survey and upcoming projects and programs.

In the event of rain, the Party will be held Saturday, April 30.

Please RSVP using the link to the right.

RVA Volunteer Day - this Saturday.

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:18:28 GMT

Hello RVA Members! For those that are planning to come out this Saturday for our RVA Beautification / Volunteer Day, we need extra wheel barrels / metal rakes to help spread mulch on our playground / flower beds. We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Thanks in advance!

RVA Board

Swim Team Registration

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:37:50 GMT

If you have not already done so, please register for Swim Team ASAP.

Atlanta Swimming Association dues increase on April 20^th. Remember all swimmers must be registered with the Sharks and ASA this year. Even if they swim only in mini meets? Yes. Our ASA swim league provides an insurance umbrella for all swim team activities. Every Shark—big or small—must be registered with the league.

I am ordering t-shirts on May 1^st. Registration includes a t-shirt if I have your size prior to May 1^st! You will not be guaranteed a t-shirt if you register after that date.

Upcoming dates—

Readiness test for all new 6U swimmers - Saturday, May 7^th at 9:00 a.m.

Coaches Meet & Greet – Saturday, May 7^th at 11:00 a.m. .

Afternoon Practices start Monday, May 9^th

Check the Roxboro website Swim Team tab for details. Please note specific meet and volunteer info will be added around May 1^st.

Please direct questions to Stacey Cimowsky at rvasharks@gmail.com Thanks!

Pre-Opening Party! April 29

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:44:41 GMT

Please join us for an adults-only party at the pool.

Friday, April 29 at 7:30.

Kick off the pool season and get a sneak peak at the renovated pool! We'll have food, wine, beer and live music. Enjoy the pool as you haven't experienced it before--no shouting, splashing kids, no sunscreen needed...and a chance to visit with fellow members.

Also, the Board will be available to answer questions about the pool repair project, the member survey and upcoming projects and programs.

In the event of rain, the Party will be held Saturday, April 30.

Please RSVP using the link to the right.

Volunteer Day - Earn Free Guest Passes

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:58:05 GMT

Join us the morning of April 23 for Volunteer Day....and earn 4 free guest passes!

WE've got lots to do to get ready for opening day. We'll be planting shrubs and flowers, spreading multch, building steps, minor painting and other clean-up and repair projects. Please consider donating some time to help make RVA look the best it can. Kids are welcome – we'll have plenty of kid-friendly projects. Bring yard tools with your name marked on them. We'll be starting around 9:00. Many hands make light work, so rally friends and neighbors to help out!

Plus, each volunteer will earn 4 free guest passes.

Please email Joe Santoli at jsant1070@bellsouth.net to RSVP or with any questions.

Pool Progress Update

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:57:44 GMT

The Pool decking concrete has been poured. After several delays due to weather, we are making excellent progress! The plaster work should be complete by 4/18 and the pool will be filled. We look forward to a large crowd at the volunteer day on the 23rd of April. We plan on starting around 9AM. Any amount of time that you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Joseph Santoli

jsant1070@bellsouth.net

Volunteer Day - April 23

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:06:21 GMT

Please join us the morning of April 23 for a little sprucing up down at RVA.

The pool repair project means that we'll have even more clean-up than usual this year to get ready for opening day. RVA is planning on having a Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 23 to plant shrubs and flowers, pick up trash, assemble picnic tables, do minor painting and other clean-up projects. Please consider donating some time to help make RVA look the best it can. Kids are welcome – we'll have plenty of kid-friendly projects. Bring yard tools with your name marked on them. We'll be starting around 9:00. Many hands make light work, so rally friends and neighbors to help out!

Due to weather and other delays, we've moved Volunteer Day from the 16th to the 23rd, so those who planned on joining us on the 16th, please note the change.

Please email Joe Santoli at jsant1070@bellsouth.net to RSVP or with any questions.

Test Announcment From Swim Meet

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 11:25:17 GMT

Please ignore the test message I sent last night. We deliberately created the error to trace a database issue. No reply is necessary.

Tom Donlan

Member Survey Results

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:32:56 GMT

Thanks to all of you who completed the RVA Member Survey. We had 143 responses – 58% of the total membership. The survey results will help the RVA Board in its decision making as we move forward.

Survey Summary
Attached are the charted results of the survey. The highest possible score in a category is 4, and anything over a 2 means that the majority of membership has a strong interest in that particular item. One thing that is very clear from the survey is that there are widely differing opinions on what is right for RVA. Even so there are items that rose to the top that the Board will pay close attention to.

A few of the pool improvement ideas received the highest scores of the whole survey, indicating that membership is clearly interested in giving the pool facilities a facelift. With the pool repairs currently underway, we'll already be well on our way with a new concrete pool deck and a newly resurfaced pool. Creating additional deck space was the highest-ranked item in the category – we are currently considering plans to add a wooden deck to bridge the space between the concrete pool deck and the pavilion. There is strong interest in improving the existing pavilion, as well a possible new pavilion between the pool and the tennis courts.

Improvements to the tennis courts did not rank as highly as other areas, but the main areas of interest in that category include adding winterized bathrooms and adding a practice backboard. While none of the general property improvements ranked over 2, the highest ranking items were maintaining trees/shade, creating a picnic area (which might be solved by expanding the pool deck), and creating additional parking. The topic of maintaining trees versus removing them to expand facilities was the most widely divided topic, with most members falling on the extreme ends of the spectrum. I guess our our take-away from that is to take down trees if we need to...but only after careful consideration.

As for member events and programs, the bottom line is members seem pretty happy with what's been done in the past and are not looking for new events or programs. Even so, since events and programs may be little to no cost, we will explore some of the higher ranking of the new events and programs.

Next Steps

On Friday night, April 29 RVA will be hosting an adults-only Pool Opening Party. In addition to celebrating the beginning of the season, we'll be answering questions about the survey and potential RVA improvements. We'll also be signing up volunteers who want to help out with the planning, design and implentation of future improvements, or with the organizing of new programs and events. Be on the lookout for additional information.

Member Update

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:47:39 GMT

One of the items on our Member Survey that was highly ranked was monthly email updates – so here you go, your first Member update! We'll do our best to keep these updates going on a monthly basis.

Pool Renovation
The pool repair project is well underway. Many of you have ventured down to see the activity. As with any project of this scope, the destruction can be quite alarming. Our little pool looked like a war zone for a while. We're happy to report that things certainly are taking shape! The plumbing has been completed, requiring the removal and excavation of the decking. The new gutter tile has been installed and looks fantastic! The backfill process will be complete by the time this update is received. Utility work is well under way. We anticipate the pouring of the new concrete deck during the week of 3/28. At that time, we will be nearly complete, with the plaster being the final activity.

Volunteer Day – Saturday, April 16
The pool repair project means that we'll have even more clean-up than usual this year to get ready for opening day. RVA is planning on having a Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 16 to plant shrubs and flowers, pick up trash, assemble picnic tables, do minor painting and other clean-up projects. Please consider donating some time to help make RVA look the best it can. Kids are welcome – we'll have plenty of kid-friendly projects. Bring yard tools with your name marked on them. We'll be starting around 9:00. Many hands make light work, so rally friends and neighbors to help out. In the event of rain, we'll move Volunteer Day to Saturday, April 23. Please email Joe Santoli at jsant1070@bellsouth.net to RSVP or with any questions.

Swim Team
Every warm afternoon brings us a little closer to swim team season!! Please remember the upcoming events. Sharks and ASA registration is currently open. Look to the RVA website for details. A swim suit fitting will be available on Tuesday, March 29th from 5-7 p.m. at the St. James Activities Building. Team suits may also be ordered online but if you are unsure of a size, the fitting is the best time to get your suit ordered.

The season officially kicks off on Saturday, May 7th at 9:00 a.m. with a Readiness test for all Six and Under New to the Team swimmers. Everyone is welcome to come and Meet the Coaches at 11:00 a.m. the same day.

Tennis
March sees the return of RVA tennis players to the courts. The junior and adult tennis programs have started up again all the details are on the RVA website in the announcements section. Please remember to check court availability if you plan on playing. Contact coach Tony at tonyfarnum@bellsouth.net or Jane Moss at janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com if you have anynquestions.

General
Minutes from each month's board meeting will be posted on the website immediately following their approval at the following month's meeting. Financial statements will also be posted on a regular basis.

Also, the start of the season is a good time to make sure you are prepared to stay “in the know” with all of the happenings at RVA. The best way to do that is to take the time to update your member profile on the RVA directory. Follow this link http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/Profile.aspx and mark to receive information from the areas that are of interest to you.

Swim Suit Fittings

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:23:50 GMT

My apologies if you receive this twice. I sent in error to the wrong group the first time.

Please note that Swim Suit Fittings are this upcoming Tuesday (3/29) from 5-7 p.m. at the St. James Activities Building. You can also place orders for suits online but this is an excellent opportunity to (a) try on a suit if you are unsure of your child's size (b) assure that your suit is received in time for the season.

Team suits are not required but they are a great way to make your child feel a part of the team--not to mention the photos are awesome!!

Sharks online registration is available from the RVA website. Please note that all swimmers must also be registered with the League through Atlanta Swimming Association. Please see the website for details.

Thanks...and get ready Sharks. It's almost time to swim!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim team Manager

Swim Suit Fitting

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:12:23 GMT

Team suits are not required but they are a fun way to make your child feel a part of the team--not to mention the photos are awesome!!

Thanks...and get ready Sharks. It's almost time to swim!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim team Manager

Last chance for Junior & Adult Tennis Lessons

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:55:33 GMT

Hi Tennis Players & Families

Below is a list of last minute openings in our RVA Tennis Lessons. If you wanted to, but just didn't get around to signing your child or yourself up, (it's that time of the year, with alot going on), here's your chance....

Junior Tennis Lessons

2 more spots available in the 4:30 slot on Tuesdasy (ages 5-7)
2 more spots available in the 5:30 slot on Fridays (ages 8-12)

**ALSO****Tony is willing to add Wednesday afternoons to the Spring Schedule for any of those members that could not do Tuesdays and Fridays due to conflicting schedules (all ages)

Adult Tennis Lessons AKA Stroke of the Week

So far the adult beginners lessons at Friday 9am and Sunday 10.30am are still open and there are a few spots in the advanced clinic on Sunday at 9:00 am.

Follow the link below to register

http://puretennis.net/locations/roxboro_valley_tennis/roxboro-adult-programs/

If you know of any new players or new members who are interested please forward this message to them.

Thanks

Jane

Reminder: 2011 Dues Payment due 3/31

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:11:03 GMT

RVA Members,

A reminder that the deadline for membership dues is less than a

month away.

All payments for the 2011 season are due by March 31st.

Payments can be made in the form of a check sent to:

RVA, PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355

Online using PayPal. Be aware that there is a transaction fee and

commission for using PayPal.

Please visit roxborovalley.com to use PayPal

All payments must be received prior to the 3/31 deadline.

Additional reminders:

• The 2011 invoice can be downloaded from the website

• if you are paying via online banking on 3/31, please let us know.

• Your spot will be offered to another family if your payment is not received by 3/31

If you do not plan to continue your membership , please let us know (via email:bmaiellaro@comcast.net) as soon as possible. This will enable us to plan for another family to take your place prior to the pool opening.

We look forward to another great season at RVA!

RVA Spring adult tennis program is starting soon

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:57:09 GMT

Dear RVA Members,

Our ”Stroke of the week Series” will return this Spring beginning the week of March 14 2011. This Series will include nine weeks of lessons with all rain outs to be rescheduled at the end of the season.

These sessions will be limited to six participants per 90 minute session so don’t take too long to register for this fun and fresh series of lessons! Along with a few new extras, we will be focusing on tennis mechanics, stroke production, doubles strategy and tennis specific conditioning.

DAYS/TIMES:

* Friday mornings (beginners tennis clinic) 9:00-10:30 March 18- May 13

* Sunday mornings (intermediate/advanced clinic) 9:00-10:30 March 20- May 15

*Sunday mornings 10:30-noon (beginners tennis clinic) March 20-May 15

COST:

$180

STROKE CLINIC SCHEDULE:

* Week of March 14 Forehand/Backhand
* Week of March 21 Volleys
* Week of March 28 Overhead/Serve
* Week of April 04 Return of Serve
* Week of April 11 Specialty Shots
* Week of April 18 Net Game/Approach Shots
* Week of April 25 Doubles Strategy (Offense)
* Week of May 02 Doubles Strategy (Defensive)
* Week of May 09 Round Robin Tournament

RESERVATIONS ARE PRE-PAID/NO REFUNDS OR MAKEUPS GIVEN FOR MISSED CLASSES

The lessons will be taught by good old Tony again.

Follow the link below to register

http://puretennis.net/locations/roxboro_valley_tennis/roxboro-adult-programs/

If you know of any new players or new members who are interested please forward this message to them.

Thanks

Jane

Spring Junior Tennis at RVA

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:09:33 GMT

Spring 2011 Junior Tennis

Dear RVA Members,

Our Spring Junior Tennis Programs will begin the week of March 14, 2011 which will include 9 weeks of tennis offered Tuesday and Friday afternoons (you choose which day best suits your children’s schedule for a nine week season).

Each session will include a 60 minute lesson and will be limited to five participants per instructor.

DATES:

Weeks of March 14 - May 09, (any rain-outs will be rescheduled at the end of the 9 wk session).

START TIMES:

Start times will be 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30PM.

AGES:

* 4 & 5′s = Tennis Tots/Rallyball

* 6 – 8’s = Super Stars

* 9 – 12′s = Future Stars

COST:

$165 per child for a nine week season

At Pure Tennis, we love working with kids and we will do our very best to try and accommodate your requests and schedule needs. Parents who organize their own groups will receive priority times (subject to availability).

(Registration Deadline 3/11, 2011)

Check out Tony's new Website to register

http://puretennis.net/locations/roxboro_valley_tennis/

Got Questions?

Please contact me at:

Email: tonyfarnum@puretennis.net

Phone: 404-290-9994

Last chance to complete survey!

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:41:39 GMT

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1st Swim Team Email of the Season

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:51:09 GMT

First of all, please note that I have consciously sent this to all club members. Maybe you are considering swim team for your child--if so this will provide you a start to the season. Please mark your RVA profile to include swim team and you will continue to receive swim team communications. If you do not participate with the Sharks, please wish us well, make sure your profile is accurate for the information that you do wish to receive from RVA and delete this e-mail!

What has seemed like the off season to many has been full of effort for others. I want to thank the Board and Nina Vestal for the efforts being made to repair and improve the pool. We will be excited to christen their efforts when the Coaches Meet and Greet kicks off our Sharks season on Saturday, May 7^th.

As the seasons of our life change so do circumstances. Coach Tricia has decided to make a change. She has been offered a wonderful opportunity to coach at her neighborhood pool of Leafmore. It was a hard decision for her but, she and I both knew, it was also the right decision for her goals and her family. I hope you will join me in wishing her all the best with her new team (fyi--Leafmore participates in the Dekalb county league rather than Atlanta Swim Association as we do. She will always be able to whistle for the Sharks because we won't be her competitor!!)

All change creates opportunity and I feel honored and excited to announce Jennifer McCarter as our head coach for the 2011 season. I could give you 16 reasons why Jennifer is more than qualified--that's how many summers she has spent as a Roxboro Shark!! Many of you have seen her mature into the fine young woman that she is and know that she will do a great job. I look forward to her bringing her knowledge of swimming, love for children and passion for Roxboro to lead us on the deck. Congratulations Jennifer!!

Wilson Couture will assume the position of Assistant. Coach. Wilson will be graduating from Lakeside in May of 2011 and is making his plans for college. He brings several years of Roxboro experience to the position and many more as a year round Dynamo swimmer. I look forward to him being an excellent compliment to Jennifer as they coach together.

If you have a child interested in being considered for a jr. coach position, please contact me ASAP. Requirements include at least 15 years of age with a current Lifeguard Certification. High school swimmers will be given higher consideration for the positions.

Additional information about swim team:

A tentative schedule is available on the website. Details to the schedule will be added as they are determined.
Online registration for the Sharks is available on the Roxboro website. Remember that you also have to register with the Atlanta Swim Association. All details are on the website about that too.
A major change will be that all meets will be sign ins/RSVP yes. If you do not RSVP that you will be attending the meet, your child will not be included in the line up. Lots more on this later but wanted to give you a heads up.
Jennifer and I will be using a gmail account for all swim team communications.

Please add RVASharks@gmail.com to your list of contacts. Please note that if you use my personal e-mail for other communications with me, that is NOT the one I will be monitoring for swim team.

I am always looking for extra volunteers to be involved at the organizational level of swim team. Please let me know if you are interested.

In the meantime, enjoy your other sports and please contact me with any questions.

I'll meet you poolside for the splash of swim team!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim team Manager…yes again:)

2011 Member Survey Reminder

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:12:45 GMT

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RVA Member Survey

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:42:08 GMT

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2011 Dues Payments

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:23:46 GMT

Dear RVA Family,

Happy 2011! Believe it or not, it’s time to think about your return to RVA for the upcoming pool season. We hope you are making plans to join us this summer!

Enclosed is your 2011 invoice. Please read the following reminders and updates regarding payments:

Payments are due March 31, 2011 (no later):

- If it is convenient for you, you can pay at any time prior to that date and we will hold your check until Friday, April 1^st.

- You may postdate your check for 3/31 and it will not be cashed until after that date.

- Please send payments to the address on the invoice- no drop-offs please!

- A payment is considered late after April 1^st

- All returned checks will be considered a lack of payment and your spot will be given to a family on the waitlist.

Payment extensions are not offered:

- Please begin paying in installments if you anticipate the one lump sum being a financial burden

- Any partial payments will be returned and your spot offered to another family if your family has not paid in full by March 31th.

Forfeiture of spot for RVA waitlist family:

- RVA has over 50 families on the waitlist and many have been waiting for more than a year to join.

- If you have not paid your dues in full by April 1, 2011, we will assume that you no longer want to keep your membership.

- Your spot will be forfeited and offered to one of the families on the waitlist.

If you do not plan to continue your membership, please let me know (via email: bmaiellaro@comast.net) as soon as possible. This will enable me to plan for another family to take your place prior to the beginning of the pool season. I look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer!

Thank you,

Bev Maiellaro

RVA Administrator bmaiellaro@comcast.net

Assessment Vote

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:07:52 GMT

Dear RVA Member:

As a follow-up to our recent vote regarding a potential one-time assessment to help fortify our finances for present repairs and future enhancements, the RVA community had very strong participation with the following results:

67 votes out of 158 total for a $295 assessment (42%)
55 votes out of 158 total for a $495 assessment (35%)
36 votes out of 158 total for a $0 assessment (23%)

From these tallies, 78% of the RVA membership voted for either a $295 or $495 assessment, so the lesser amount, $295, will be our one-time assessment for 2011 (a 2/3 or 66% vote was required for the vote to be official.) Thus, the upcoming payment for 2011 for returning members will be $945 ($650 annual dues + $295 assessment = $945).

This vote shows the overwhelming message that members are excited about enhancing their RVA experiences. To that end, the RVA Board is equally excited, and will be following up with the membership very soon with a survey to help determine the membership’s top priorities. Assisted by those learnings, we will be developing a 1 – 3-year plan to address upcoming projects as well as the ongoing maintenance of our cherished facility. We will share our learnings every step of the way to have as much membership input as possible.

The other great news, of course, is that we’re exactly on schedule with our major pool repairs, including the new pipes, deck and pool floor/plaster. We will have a sparkling, beautiful “new” pool in time for our annual late April opening day!

Thank you to everyone for your participation in the vote. If you have any questions, you can send them to either Steve Langston (slangston@mindspring.com) or Joe Santoli (joseph.santoli@bsci.com). We look forward to continuing to enhance the RVA experience for 2011 and many years beyond!

Sincerely,

The RVA Board

Funding for RVA Repairs - Vote

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:03:52 GMT

One last reminder! Friday (1/14) is the final day for RVA members to cast their vote on the proposal for how the Pool Repairs project should be funded (i.e. assessment vs. no assessment). Please go to www.roxborovalley.com and go to Site Activity and "Voting is open on the survey - Proposed Assessment....." in order to cast your vote.

If you wish to see more information on the current financial status of RVA, go to the RVA web site under General - Club Information - Financial Reports, and see where we currently stand with the various RVA banking accounts. As you can see, the first installment for the Repairs project of a $26K+ payment is included, with the overall project estimated to be $132K+. The SunTrust savings account ($61,982) has historically been regarded as an emergency fund, so after the repairs bills are all in around February/March 2011, we would likely have less than that total in all of our accounts combined.

Thanks to everyone for participating in this meaningful RVA project!

RVA Repairs - Proposed Assessment

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:13 GMT

As a reminder, we only have one more week to get all votes in on the Pool Repairs assessment issue. We truly need as much participation in this voting process as possible, so please exercise your rights as an RVA member and cast your vote. In order to cast a vote, go to www.roxborovalley.com and under Site Activity, click the button for "Voting is open on the survey - Proposed Assessments for Pool and other Enhancements." Thanks!

RVA concerns - please read thoroughly

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:07:53 GMT

RVA members,

As we look forward to another year and another season at RVA, I invite you to also look back. As with most great things Roxboro has a rich history of people and events that made it great. Starting in 1958, the neighborhood began looking for a place to build a swimming pool. The sole purpose in their mind was to create a safe place for their children to grow and prosper. Growing up, my driveway at 1109 Roxboro was unpaved. Like most of the neighborhood, my parents used the money they had saved to buy the land on which to build Roxboro Valley. At the time that was more important to them and every one of their neighbors, who are now known as Charter members. Construction and the opening in 1961 proved to be the easy part, developing and maintaining an Olympic-size pool is something these luminaries had to fight and work for constantly. Starting with our first president Bob Lipshutz, legal counsel to President Jimmy Carter, flipping pancakes at Cross Keys High School to fundraise just to be able to keep water in the pool. Hundreds of volunteer hours was done by Frank Smith and Henry Reed on their various projects. Board members under Treasurer Bill Wise personally guaranteed loans in order to keep the pool going. This is the kind of work and spirit upon which Roxboro Valley was built on.

In 1970, this pool went through such tough economic times that it appeared that the pool would have to be closed. After countless hours of hard work Cliff Oxford, Bob Lipshutz, and Marie Sims were able to come up with a plan to keep open our doors. At that time Roxboro traded each families ownership for one share of stock and one debenture valued at $250 to be repaid in ten years. This allowed initiation fees to be lowered in order to acquire at least 40 new members. This neighborhood owes a debt to all of these people for all their time and effort they put forth for the betterment of this community! A debt to people such as Marie Sims and followed by Sally Buchannan for spending days stuffing envelopes and sending out mailings way before the days of email and websites; a debt to lawyer John Sherrill who racked up hundreds of non-billable hours reinstating RVA when the corporation lapsed in 1980; a debt to all the volunteers through the years who cut grass and changed light bulbs long before we were able to afford to hire these things out like today.

Back then the pools objective read “the purpose and object of said corporation shall not be for business or profits, but its purpose shall be for the establishment of a social organization to promote the pleasure, kind feeling, and general recreation of its members ……. and children are expressly permitted and encouraged to use the facilities of the Corporation”. If you look at today’s objective those same sentiments are not present. Today people are too concerned with money to see what Roxboro Valley has to offer. Today board members make comments about how these honorary members and stockholders should be paying the pools taxes. Today the board refuses to follow even the most basic of Georgia State Laws much less our own bylaws and the visions of those who developed this pool. If financial records and board minutes had been posted as they should be, the membership would know that work done in 2009 by myself and Nina Vestal saved the pool $50,000. This in addition to the approximate $65,000 saved by myself, Nina, and Ed Diefenbach this season, is enough to make the current necessary repairs without requiring an assessment of the members.

Fifty years ago this pool was a huge part of my childhood. Twenty-two years ago my daughter’s first trip out of the house as a baby was to this pool. Eighteen years ago my son’s first steps were on the side of this pool. I will do whatever it takes to make sure this pool remains operational in a manner that our founders would approve! That being said I will make this my written request to the board as a member per Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 16 to receive copies of financial reports and actual Board Minutes from the past year. I also request the unaltered Bylaws as they were last voted on in 2006. According to Article 1602, if not provided access to these documents in five days my lawyers can and will go to court at RVA’s expense.

This recent change in the “spirit” of Roxboro does not solely lie on the shoulders of the board. The fact that lifeguards had to jump in 18 times this season, 6 for one child alone, shows that parents are not paying enough attention to their children at the pool. When I lifeguarded as a teenager we never had to enter the pool to save a child. Parents’ allowing their children to sexually harass lifeguards and other kids is not acceptable and the fact that the board refuses to address the issue only further proves the point. Volunteer day this year was an utter disgrace. Two families showed up. One of which, the Buchanans, are honorary members and don’t have to pay dues anyway. Volunteer day is not about money or even really getting any work done. It’s about people coming together to do something for the pool. A board member saying it was time to raise dues if she was going to have to volunteer is NOT what the spirit of the community should be. The spirit of this pool lies with the families like the Appels, the other family who selflessly took time out of their day to plant the beautiful flowers on volunteer day. Families like the Wise’s and the Lawless’ who have such a commitment to the pool that they joke about coming to get their $650 Moe’s burrito once a year for the dues they pay. Families like Murray and Lyn Forbs who donated hundreds of hours of work over the years and Nina Vestal who walks to the pool at midnight every night, just to make sure everything is in order. It’s these families and so many more not mentioned that make this community a better place. I encourage all of you to help me get this pool back to its original spirit. A place that you care so much about that you would personally guarantee a loan for its survival. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (404-790-6000 or r.t.adventures@mindspring.com)

Sincerely,

Randy Terrell

Member since 1959

Lifeguard 1970-4

Pool Manager 1973-4

VP Pools 1994-8

President 1999-2002

VP Pools 2009-2010

RVA Annual Meeting

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:56:08 GMT

We just wanted to remind those interested that the RVA Annual Meeting will be this Thursday, 1/6, at 6:30 p.m. at the pool. Representatives from the new 2011 RVA Board will be there to address any questions from the membership. Thank you!

RVA Repairs - Photos

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:19:04 GMT

For all of you who are interested in seeing the RVA Repairs "work in progress," visit www.roxborovalley.com and view the photos included in the Site Activity section. This is a very extensive but exciting undertaking for all of us at RVA. We will be updating the photographs throughout the Repairs process over the next couple of months. Thanks.

2011 RVA

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:33:02 GMT

If you have not already done so, please remember to go to the pool website and vote for the proposed slate for your 2011 RVA Board.

One vote per family is allowed and voting is open until 12/29. Please note that each vote will be for the proposed slate as a whole, as we will not be casting separate votes for each individual named in the proposal.

In addition, the Annual Meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm on January 6 at the pool. We will officially announce the new Board at this meeting.

We encourage everyone to participate in the vote.

Happy Holidays,

The Nominating Committee

Lucy Horlock

Jane Moss

Kevin Callaghan

RVA Repairs Funding (Resend to Bellsouth Members)

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:45:49 GMT

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RVA Repairs Funding

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:32:37 GMT

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2011 Officer and Board Slate

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:01:30 GMT

2011 Roxboro Valley Association Board Election and Annual Meeting

From: RVA Nominating Committee
To: RVA Membership

As required by our By-Laws, a Nominating Committee was formed to propose members for election to the 2011 Board. The Nominating Committee selections are now posted on the RVA web site and can be viewed by selecting [2011 Board Election] from this message or the Members/Surveys tab on the web site.

Members are able to vote for the proposed slate via the web site (1 vote per family). Please note that each vote will be for the proposed slate as a whole, as we will not be casting separate votes for each individual named in the proposal. Voting will begin on December 17 and will end on December 29.

In addition, the Annual Meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm on January 6 at the pool. We will officially announce the new Board at this meeting.

We encourage everyone to participate in the vote.

Happy Holidays,

The Nominating Committee
Lucy Horlock
Jane Moss
Kevin Callaghan

Halloween Carnival at RVA

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:00:04 GMT

Please see the attached invitation for the annual Halloween Carnival that will be at RVA this weekend (3 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, 10/30). We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Message from the RVA Nominating Committee

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:25:13 GMT

Dear Members

We apologize if you received this message more than once but our server has been acting up and not everyone has received this message.

The nominating committee for the incoming board at RVA has been formed and we are looking for members who are willing to serve in various board positions.

Please contact one of the following nominating committee members for further information, if you are interested in potentially serving on the board.

Lucy Horlock lhorlock@gmail.com

Jane Moss janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com

Kevin Callaghan Kevin.Callaghan@biworldwide.com

Junior Tennis Fall Mini Session

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:21:45 GMT

Fall Tennis Mini Sessions

Hi Everyone,

I hope all of you are enjoying this fabulous Fall weather! I Just wanted to let you know that we will be offering a five week "mini session" beginning the week of October 25 which will include 60 minute group lessons limited to four participants per instructor. Lessons will be offered at each facility Monday-Thursday afternoons ..(ages 4-6 @ 3:30 and ages 7-10 @ 4:30.) For this baby to fly we will need a minimum of two sessions (2 hours = eight kiddos) for the five week series, so please feel free to form your own groups for carpool convenience including friends and siblings.. (Registration deadline is Sunday 10/24/10)

The cost is $80 per child

Please folllow the link below to take you to the registration/payment page

http://www.puretennis.net/Junior_Registration_and_Pay.html

Got Questions?

Please contact me at:
tonyfarnum@puretennis.net
Phone: 404-290-9994

We look forward to seeing you on the court!

Best,

Tony

Round Robin Update

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:54:31 GMT

There is no Round Robin this Friday night. During the winter season we will try to organize one every month, depending on the weather and interest levels.

Thanks

Jane

Message from the RVA Nominations Committee

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:21:23 GMT

Dear Members

The nominating committee for the incoming board at RVA has been formed and we are looking for members who are willing to serve in various board positions.

Please contact one of the following nominating committee members for further information, if you are interested in potentially serving on the board.

Lucy Horlock lhorlock@gmail.com

Jane Moss janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com

Kevin Callaghan Kevin.Callaghan@biworldwide.com

Round Robin Tomorrow Night

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:54:22 GMT

Hi Everyone

If you are interested in playing in the Round Robin tomorrow night at 7pm at Roxboro courts, please RSVP to me to reserve your spot.

Also come check out our newly-installed windscreens, it should be much easier to see the ball now, hopefully.

Thanks

Jane

Round Robin Reminder

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:34:16 GMT

Hi Everyone

Same time, same place this week 7pm Friday night at RVA courts

For those of you that missed it last week, we had an excellent turn out and some stellar and some not so stellar tennis (I wonder if the Stella Artois was to blame?...) Anyway the point is a good time was had by all - it was very social and it was great to meet some new faces and some of the old regulars as well.

Thank you to John Levinson for providing the Chateaubriand (same again this week please!) and to David Moss for providing the IT support and to everyone else for their enthusiasm and good cheer.

Come on out and don't forget it's BYOB.

Jane

Pine Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:12:40 GMT

Hey RVA Friends:

Next Saturday, October 2, Pine Hills will be host to a huge yard sale event. To date, 45 homes are participating. Grab a friend and stroll the neighborhood and enjoy! Featured items include:

**holiday items* household decor *furniture * lots of new and used books* costume jewelry * kid /baby clothes and toys * antique china* rugs* crystal * computer and games * even some mink coats!**

Participating homes' mailboxes will have a balloon. Maps directing you to all the participating homes will be available on site. See attached for more information or contact Hillary Yarmowich at hsyarmo@bellsouth.net

See you next Saturday, October 2 from 9am to 3pm!

Round Robin

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:59:12 GMT

Our first adult doubles Round Robin is on tomorrow night at the RVA courts, that's Friday Sept 24th from 7pm -9pm (earlier start time then posted last week) it's $10 per person. Bring your racket and your beverage of choice and lets have some fun. Tony will be there to organize the games and will also have a bunch of Prince demo rackets to try out if you are interested.

See you there,

Jane

Bonus Saturday at Roxboro

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:01:27 GMT

Due to continuing hot weather, Roxboro Pool has scheduled a BONUS SATURDAY.

The pool will be open this Saturday, September 25 from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. We will be serving hot dogs while they last starting at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the last pool day of summer.

Round Robin details

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:03:34 GMT

Hi Everyone

Im pleased to announce that our first adult round robin will be on Friday September 24th at 7.30 -9.30pm. It is $10 dollars ahead and Tony will oversee play and pairings in order to keep everything running smoothly.

I know a bunch of you have enquired about this new tennis event so I hope to see some familiar and new faces on the courts.

Just bring your money and your margaritas with you!!

See you there

Jane

Tennis is not my only racket :-)

RVA Repairs

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:36:51 GMT

Please see the attached note that outlines the upcoming necessary repairs for the RVA pool. Thanks.

Labor Party at Roxboro

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:32:09 GMT

If school and fall activities have you longing for those "dog days" of summer, we've got you covered! Join us for grilled hot dogs and chips this Labor Day (Monday) at 2:00. No need to rsvp, just come.

Fall Junior Tennis at RVA

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:01:11 GMT

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day for the early bird special registration with $20 discount.

Fall 2010 Junior Tennis

Dear RVA Members,
Despite this steamy summer weather, we will soon have cooler autumn temperatures and the kids out hitting balls with a smile from ear to ear!
Our Fall Junior Tennis Programs will begin the week of September 13, 2010 which will include 9 weeks of tennis offered Tuesday and Friday afternoons (you choose which day best suits your child''s schedule for a nine week season).
Each session will include a 60 minute lesson and must have a minimum of four and limited to a maximum of six participants per instructor.

*DATES:
Weeks of September 13 - November 08, 2010. (Any rain-outs will be rescheduled at the end of the 9 wk session.)

*START TIMES:
Start times will be every half hour between 3:00-6:00 PM.

AGES:
*4 & 5 year olds = Tennis Tots/Rallyball
*6 - 8 year olds = Super Stars
*9 - 12's = Future Stars

COST:
$165 per child for a nine week season (price based on a 5:1 student/instructor ratio)

$20 Discount Early Registration ends 9/01 (registration closes 9/10) also $10 Sibling Discount

Coach Tony and staff know everyone by name and take a personal interest in each and every participant. If you want your child to have a positive tennis experience, where the tennis is serious but FUN, sign up and reserve a space NOW as there is limited availability.

Got Questions?

Please contact me at:
tonyfarnum@puretennis.net
Phone: 404-290-9994

We look forward to seeing you on the court!

Best,

Tony

RVA Hours tomorrow 12:30-7pm

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:04:26 GMT

Remember to take advantage of the special pool hours tomorrow: 12:30-7pm! Also check your Shark Bites balance and snack accordingly!

New Tennis Equipment

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:57:43 GMT

Dear RVA Tennis Players

The leaves have already started coming down at the courts and in preparation for Fall, RVA has invested in some new equipment to maintain the tennis courts.

4 new squeegees

2 new large brooms

4 new rollers (ordered, should be here shortly)

In an effort to keep the new equipment from being vandalized or played with by the kids, they have been fitted with hooks to hang them out of harm's way, on the fence.

Please do not allow unsupervised children on the courts, I have seen and stopped small children wielding the squeegee handles around, risking themselves and other children near them. Hopefully with the pool closing soon this will not be a problem, but in the meantime please keep your children safe.

On another note, the courts are not blown every day and even on the days that the courts are blown, if play is scheduled later in the day, leaves will have fallen again, due to the overhang. The trees are part of the club's charm and the shade has been our friend in the heat, so we need to accept that the courts will be leafy in the Fall. I keep a blower in my car for important matches to ensure a leaf-free court. Please consider this when planning matches.

Jane Moss

RVA tennis rep.

POST SCHOOL START HOURS POSTED

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:25:07 GMT

Pool hours have been reduced now that all kids are back in school. They can be found on the Pool Home Page under Swim or to navigate directly, CLICK HERE.

Swim Team Season Survey

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:28:15 GMT

Swim season seems long gone but the upcoming 2011 season will be here before we know it!!

I would value your input as we prepare for the upcoming season. Parents—please take a few minutes to complete a short 10 question survey.

There are two ways to access the survey. It is on the home page of the RVA website or you can follow this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GP3GDHK from your internet browser.

Please include your name in your responses if you would like us to follow up with you concerning a specific issue.

The survey will be available until September 7^th , 2010.

Thank you for your honesty, support and enthusiasm for the Roxboro Sharks!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim Team Manager

Pine Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:58:23 GMT

You are invited to participate in the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association's, 2nd Annual, Yard Sale. Last year, over 30 homes cleaned up and participated in this spirited, money-making event!

Saturday October 2, 2010 from 9 to 3.

Early registration ends: Sept 15. Registration closes on Wed, Sept 29. See attached flyer for details and how to register.

Don't have anything to sell...Mark the date and browse the Pine Hills neighborhood for some GREAT bargains!

Questions? E-mail: hsyarmo@bellsouth.net

Adult Tennis Lessons-classes added

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:53:03 GMT

Dear Roxboro Members

There has been a great response from new and returning tennis players and as a result we have added some extra classes to the schedule.

Also in response to members' requests we have planned a Round Robin for Friday nights, after that night's lesson and Tony will stay on to run the round robin so it all goes smoothly.

Please take a look at the schedule below and book your spot by following the links to Tony's website at the bottom of this email.

The deadline for sign-ups is September 1st!!

Beginners/Refresher Tennis Lessons

Friday mornings:8:30am to 10:00am September 10 - October 29(Cost: $150-90 min.)

Sunday mornings:10:30am-12:00pm September 12 - October 31(Cost $150-90 min.)

Intermediate/Advanced Lessons

Thursday evenings:7:30pm-8:30pm September 09 - October 28 (Cost: $105-60 min.)

Sunday mornings: 9:00am-10:30am September 12 - October 31 (Cost $150-90 min.)

Social Tennis All Levels

Friday evenings: 6:30-7:30 September 10 - October 29,

Round Robin from 7:30-?

(Cost $105-90 min.)

Minimum of 8 players

http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects2/3/8/6/6/956683/RVA_Stroke_of_the_Week.html

= RVA tennis lessons/stroke clinic information

http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects2/3/8/6/6/956683/Adult_Registration_Payment.html

= Adult registration & payment

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Jane Moss

janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com

Set of keys found

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:48:36 GMT

Sally Eppstain found a set of keys at the RVA tennis courts last night.

The key ring has two key fobs, CVS, LA Fitness, Kroger plastic tabs, and a Toyota key and opener. The key ring also has a few regular keys.

She will drop them off at the pool's lost and found today.

Tennis at RVA

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:22:09 GMT

Dear RVA members

Despite the heat, we have had a very successful summer of tennis at RVA. The kids' camps are concluding this week and were well attended. Thanks to Tony Farnum our resident pro for all his hard work.

The courts have also been put to good use for adult tennis classes which ran for 6 weeks in June/July. They were popular with beginners/lapsed and seasoned players alike. Each week we practiced a different stroke, and got a great work-out. I was happy to see all the new faces playing, networking and having fun.

To keep up the momentum, we are going to run the adult lessons again, and I'm reaching out to the general membership to see if more people are interested in dusting off their rackets or perhaps picking up a racket for the first time, and joining us more fun adult lessons, starting mid August. The classes will run 1hr per week for 6 weeks and will be roughly divided into "beginner and/or rusty" and "diehard". Tony will teach again, and the cost will be $90 per person. The times have not yet been finalized but will be early morning, evening and weekends.

If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, please contact me by email:

janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com

Jane Moss

RVA Tennis Rep

Tennis - Fall Stroke Clinics

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:18:49 GMT

Dear RVA Members

Our Fall "Stroke of the week Series" will return this Fall beginning the week of September 06 2010. This Series will include eight weeks of lessons with all rain outs to be rescheduled at the end of the season.

For this baby to FLY, we must have a minimum of six and a maximum of eight participants per session so don't dilly dally around and SIGN UP EARLY! We will be focusing on FUN, tennis mechanics, stroke production along with tennis specific positioning/conditioning.

(It is recommended that your NTRP rating be 2.0ish-4.5ish)

DAYS/TIMES:

* Thursday Evenings September 09 - October 28 from 7:30-8:30 (Cost: $105-60 min.)
* Friday Evenings September 10 - October 29 from 6:30-7:30 (BYOB --doesn't
mean "bring your own balls") Round Robin from 7:30-? *minimum of 8 players
(Cost: $150-90 min.)
* Friday mornings, beginning September 10 - October 29 from 8:30-10:00
(Cost: $150-90 min.)
* Sunday mornings 9:00-10:30 beginning September 12 - October 31 (Cost $150-90 min.)

STROKE/LESSON SCHEDULE:

* Week of Sept 06 Forehand
* Week of Sept.13 Backhand
* Week of Sept. 20 Overhead/Volley
* Week of Sept. 27 Serve/Return of Serve
* Week of Oct. 04 Split-Step/Midcourt Volley
* Week of Oct. 11 Approach Shots
* Week of Oct. 18 Doubles Movement
* Week of Oct. 25 Poaching/Volley Execution

To reserve your spot go to http://www.puretennis.net/RVA_Stroke_of_the_Week.html

RESERVATIONS ARE FINAL/NO REFUNDS OR MAKEUPS GIVEN FOR MISSED CLASSES.

Tennis at RVA

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:18:03 GMT

Dear RVA members

Despite the heat, we have had a very successful summer of tennis at RVA. The kids' camps are concluding this week and were well attended. Thanks to Tony Farnum our resident pro for all his hard work.

If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, please contact me by email:

janewatermanmoss@yahoo.com

Jane Moss

RVA Tennis Rep

Notes from Roxboro Pool

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:39:37 GMT

It is hard to believe that school will start soon. Although the temperatures are expected to stay high, summer will soon grow to a close. Pool hours for the remainder of the season will be as follows:

AUGUST 9 - 18, Daily 12:00 - 8:00

AUGUST 19 - SEPTEMBER 6

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:00 - 8:00

Saturday, Sunday, 12:00 - 8:00

SPECIAL EVENT, EARLY SCHOOL RELEASE AUGUST 25

The pool will be open 12:30 - 7:00

LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 11:00 - 8:00

Post Labor Day hours will be available at a later date.

Be sure to check in at Shark Bites and settle up on any accounts. Shark Bites will have a more limited inventory as the season grows to a close. After August 8 it will be available only during Adult Swim and will be operated by the lifeguards. Please let them know if you need anything.

ALERT - We have had recent sightings around the pavilion of very small baby copperhead snakes!! They are poisonous. Be mindful of keeping the kids out of the ivy and monkey grass, a favorite place for these creatures. Tell your kids not to play with them.

Early Adult Swimming availability will continue. Please be mindful that as the leaves change and begin to fall, the pool may look a little untidy at times.

Recent vandals at the pool wrecked the pool internet connection. We are currently working to resolve this.

Don't forget to RSVP for the "Back to School Party" this FRIDAY, August 6 from 6:00 - 8:00.

Back-To-School Party at Roxboro

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:24:58 GMT

As summer winds down and many of our sharks and minnows head back to school, we will celebrate another great summer at Roxboro with a fiesta this Friday evening, from 6 - 8. Willy's will be setting up a taco bar under the tent, so please RSVP on the pool website and let us know if you can make it.

HOT DOG Days of Summer Party

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:33:06 GMT

RVA will be celebrating the dog days of summer with a Hot Dog Days of Summer Party this Thursday, July 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. We will fire up the grill and have those summertime staples of hot dogs, chips and drinks for any and all who wish to come. There is no need to RSVP. Just come on down and enjoy!

Check for Lice

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:42:39 GMT

Please be sure to check your kids (and you) for lice before you come to the pool. There have been reports of a few kids in the area who have come down with lice. All of these situations appear to have happened elsewhere, but we wanted to put this out as a "neighborhood alert" so that the lice doesn't spread to any RVA members. Thanks.

Roxboro Teen Night

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:28:37 GMT

You asked for it - another Teen Night! Join us Thursday, July 22 for a dive-in movie at the Rox. The fun begins at 8:15 with snacks and the movie will begin at 9:00. You are welcome to bring a guest, free-of-charge for the evening.

Boot Camp Workout with Jeffrey

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:22:49 GMT

All Wednesday workouts have been cancelled due to lack of interest. If you would like to join the Monday workout at 6:30 a.m., please contact Julie Appel at jjappel@bellsouth.net. We need to have a consistent number of people present to continue. Thanks!

Fourth of July Party Reminder

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:50:07 GMT

Just a reminder to make your plans to attend the Roxboro Fourth of July Party this Sunday. The lifeguards have pool games planned for the kids in the late afternoon and then dinner will be from 6 - 8 p.m. The menu includes wings from Wild Wings, hot dogs, chips, watermelon and brownies.

Teen Night at the Pool

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:30:29 GMT

Attention all Roxboro Teens!! Looking for something to do now that swim-team is over? Miss seeing your BFFs? We have a solution - You and a friend are invited to a "Dive-In" Teen Night Wednesday, July 7. Bring a raft and join your friends under the stars for snacks, swimming and a movie. Drop-off begins at 8:30 and the movie will begin at 9:15 or as soon as it gets dark.

What a fun Season!!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:17:21 GMT

We could have done without some thunder on Tuesday nights, but everything else was just great. Congratulations to all of our swimmers—records breakers, personal bests, distance swimmers and stay afloats—Coach Tricia, Coach Jennifer and I take pride in every one of you!!

A huge thank you to all of the parents. I will often say that swim team is an endurance sport for the entire family. Your support for your swimmers and their team does not go unnoticed. I so appreciate all of you who willing fulfilled your volunteer commitments. An extra thank you goes to those of you who stepped up and went beyond to do the extra. To those of you who helped me in the preparation and off-season, I don’t know what I would do with out you.

Unclaimed medals, certificates, ribbons (including some from divisionals) and photos are available at the check in table at the pool or in Shark Bites. Please pick up your goodies.

Be on the lookout for a survey to come out in the upcoming weeks. We want your feedback to make the Sharks even better.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you at the pool.

Go Sharks...in all of your activities:)

Stacey

Summer Boot Camp with Jeffery

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:38:40 GMT

Your kids are fit from swim team are YOU?

Come JUMP START your day with Jeffrey's Bootcamp at Roxboro Valley Pool, Monday and Wednesday mornings 6:30-7:30. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Questions? please email Julie Appel at jjappel@bellsouth.net

One Last Hurrah for our Roxboro Sharks

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:24:11 GMT

Before we celebrate the 4th of July, let’s celebrate a successful, fun and memorable Roxboro Sharks swim season. We are proud each and every swimmer and appreciate our amazing coaching staff!

How are we going to top the slip & slide and donuts after the last meet?

Of course, with an ice cream party with awards and medals on Monday (June 28th) evening at 6:30pm. The pool will be open for swimming, and we will serve ice cream beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be an awards presentation at 7:00 p.m. that you do not want your swimmer to miss, even the 6 and unders.

Do I need to RSVP?

YES, Please remember to RSVP so we have enough ice cream for all!!

How can you help?

We need voluteers to serve ice cream from 6:30-7:00. If you are willing help, please reply to this e-mail.

ASA Divisionals

Congratulations to all the swimmers who swam on Friday morning and to all who will be swimming Sunday afternoon at Geogia Tech.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped on the pool deck for relays and in the stands with crowd control during Friday’s meet.

Pizzeria Venti - Cool Gelato

With their ribbons last week, each swimmer should have received a coupon for a free gelato at Pizzeria Venti. Wasn’t that a nice way to support our swimmers? In addition, they are offering a “Sharks Special”. Just mention it by name any lunch or dinner and you will receive a full pan of pizza, bottomless salad and 4 beverages for $20. What a deal!! Please support those that support us!!

To those members who are not on the swim team

Thanks for all of your patience during the swim team season! It was all worth it! With swim team over, remember starting June 29th the pool will be open at 10am!

Fourth of July Party

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:43:49 GMT

Things are heating up this Fourth of July at Roxboro. There are fun games planned for the kids beginning at 5:00. Then, join us for some spicy, hot wings and hot dogs under the pavilion from 6 - 8 pm. The pool will be staying open late that night, so avoid the Lenox crowds and stay and cool off afterwards. Just RSVP and let us know if you can come.

Count down to Divisionals at GA Tech

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:54:16 GMT

Roxboro will be represented with 94 swimmers Friday morning!!

We are required to have workers for this event. I usually hire high school kids to that so our parents don’t have to work. I’ve got several hired but because of our large number of entries we need a few more workers!! If you would be willing to work all/part of the time please e-mail me back. You can choose from timer, bullpen (different than a meet—their down time is with their team. You just get them ready for the race) or crowd control.

The Atlanta Swim League is comprised of 91 teams. One fourth of us will swim on Friday morning, another group Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon. Through out the weekend results will be posted to www.atlantaswimming.com

The fastest times from the entire league will be invited back for Sunday. Coach Tricia will contact you if you are invited back.

Please plan for a 7:30 a.m. arrival on Friday. We will be sitting up in the stands—look for our Roxboro Sharks banner. The team will sit all together. Parents are welcome to sit in the upper stands with the team or move down into the spectator area. Coaches and a few parents will have passes to go on the deck. You will not be allowed on the deck without a pass so your children have to be ready to separate from you when time to go to the bullpen and line up for their races. Because of the size of the venue and the number of people, it is very easy to miss races here. Please make sure your child knows they need to stay in the team area.

Several have asked about bringing snacks. Good idea—there is a concession stand but the lines are long. Also bring activities to pass the time. Heat Sheets for the events will be sold in the Friends Unlimited Swim Shop.

No need to plan for thunder this time:)

Go Sharks...Swim like Olympians!!

Stacey

Tuesday's Meet at Hanover West

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:36:15 GMT

See http://www.roxborovalley.com/Location.aspx?id=467 for directions. Please note the following info from their team rep.

You may also be aware that the Hanover West neighborhood was severely affected by the floods, so there is a ton of construction happening on the way to the pool. To make matters worse, just past the clubhouse, the city of Atlanta is working on the sewage system and has the street blocked off. So, when your team turns onto Hanover West Drive from Bohler, there will be signs that say "no through traffic," but please tell them to disregard this. I will be asking our team NOT to park on this section of Hanover West Drive leading up to the clubhouse so that your team may park there Also, please inform your team that we are only able to park on one side of the street (the right hand side). We will set up cones on the other side. Since parking is at a premium, please encourage your team to carpool. Note that there is also a back entrance to the club, (stay on Bohler until it dead ends to DeFoors Ferry Road, turn right - turn right again onto Hyde Manor Drive and then right onto Hanover West Drive). This would take you to the other side of the sewage work and is fairly close to the clubhouse. We will try to have someone from our team directing traffic.

CARPOOL if at all possible!!!

The arrival time is listed at 4:30 because it is an away meet. That said, we have been warned that parking will be bad. You would have a more peaceful arrival if you plan to come earlier. We will warm up at 5:00 and start promptly at 5:30.

We will sit to the right side as you enter their pool.

Please note this is a 4 lane pool. The regular lanes that your swimmer is accustomed to may be different. Encourage them to be flexible and listen to the deck manager.

We will post events by swimmer as soon as possible. We will mark up in the morning at practice and post the heat sheet tomorrow afternoon if it is available.

Their concession stand is supposed to have burgers, dogs, pizza and the usual array of healthy candy:)

For those that usually blow off practice on day after a meet, please don’t on Wednesday!! We will have a gigantic Slip and Slide in the parking lot from 9-12 for swim team fun.

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Go Sharks - Beat the Hanover West Hurricanes

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:26:49 GMT

Here is the link to view the small pool the sharks will be swimming in tomorrow while we make BIG WAVES and have FAST TIMES!

http://hanoverwest.com/id12.html

There are a few volunteer spots open and waiting for you to sign up now! See the attached picture and then sign up NOW!

Go Sharks!! Beat the Hurricanes!!

Thank you!

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:25:20 GMT

Many thanks to the RVA membership for support of the swim meet yesterday. I am very aware of the sacrifices that the general membership makes for swim team and I never want to take any more pool time than necessary for the team. Unfortunately, the weather this season has been very challenging. We have had several meets that we have been unable to finish. It was very important to the morale of the team to complete a swim meet and the a.m. hours gave us the best weather to accomplish that.

With your support, we won the meet!!

We thank you from the bottom of our slippery Shark fins:)

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim Team Manager

ASA Divisionals at GA Tech

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:01:44 GMT

This is a last reminder about the need to RSVP Yes if your swimmer wants to swim at Ga Tech on Friday morning. Because so much has/is going on we are going to leave RSVPs open until 8 pm Sunday tonight. Please RSVP Yes ASAP if your swimmer wants to swim like an Olympian on Friday morning!!

A couple of people have asked what happens if you can't be available for finals on Sunday. No biggie. Just tell Coach Trish up front.

Thanks to all for your flexibility/hard work in our rescheduled meet yesterday.

Stacey

Village Mill Meet Photos Posted

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:21:32 GMT

Village Mill photos are added. Click HERE. Click on the first photo to start the slide show. Click again for an even larger version. If you'd like a copy of any of the pictures, send me an email with a description of the photo.

Tom

Village Mill Re-do

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:34:00 GMT

Okay let’s do this!! Roxboro vs. Village Mill rescheduled for Saturday a.m. 8:00 check in with a 9:30 start.

We will have a concession stand with breakfast and lunch items. Big thanks to Jane Moss who stepped in to lead for the Maiellaros and the Concession stand crew.

Tracy Noble has now organized volunteers for the Tuesday meet and the re-do meet. Hats off to her!! A note from her--

“The Volunteer List for the Swim Meet tomorrow is attached. If your name is on this list and you are NOT going to be there, please let Tracy know by e-mail to tracynoble1@comcast.net . If you ARE going to be there and do not have a job, please volunteer to work when you arrive in the morning. You will notice we have a lot of holes. To combat this, we may need to ask folks to work both halves of the meet. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and your willingness to support our swimmers!”

Events by swimmer are posted on the website. Swimmers were marked up at practice on Friday but I doubt it will last. Please remark your swimmer prior to check in.

Don’t lose track of your RSVPs for Hanover West, the ASA League Championships and the Ice Cream Party in all the craziness of a swim meet on Father’s Day weekend!!

See you early a.m. on Saturday! Go Sharks!!!

Stacey

Upcoming Swim Team

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:56:53 GMT

Swim Team—

Lots of events coming up in our last 10 days of Swim Season. Please read carefully.

Friday, June 18^th –11:00am: Our last Mini Meet. Come out and cheer all the 6 and unders.

Saturday, June 19^th – 8:00am check in: Reschedule with Village Mill. Make sure you communicate changes with Coach Tricia and Tracy Noble.

Tuesday, June 22^nd – 4:30pm check in: Last dual meet at Hanover West. Check website for details. RSVP NOs close at noon on Friday, June 18^th.

Wednesday, June 23^rd - A surprise at the a.m. practice for our last after meet day. Don’t miss the fun!!

Thursday, June 24^th – Practice only for the swimmers attending the ASA League Divisionals.

Friday, June 25^th – 7:30am check in: ASA League Divisionals at Ga Tech Pool. This is an RSVP Yes if you are coming. Cut off for RSVPs is Sunday, June 20^th at noon. See website for details. All swimmers must be registered with ASA to participate.

Sunday, June 27^th – Times TBD: ASA Finals. The fastest of the fast will be invited back to participate. Watch the ASA website as results are posted throughout the weekend. Coach Tricia will contact you if you are invited back to swim.

Monday, June 28^th – An Ice Cream Party to celebrate the season. Ice cream will be served starting at 6:30 with the Awards ceremony at 7:00.

RVA Popsicle Party

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:39:13 GMT

Grab dad and join us up at RVA this Sunday at 2:00 for a poolside popsicle party. We will be handing out frozen treats to kids of all ages (yes - including moms and dads too) until they are either eaten or melted! It's our way of wishing a Happy Father's Day to all our great dads.

RVA SWIM MEET ON SATURDAY

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:25:39 GMT

Please note that because of the RVA Swim Meet this Saturday (June 19), the pool will be closed for general swimming until approximately 2:00 p.m. We apologize to any non-Swim Team members, but we have to make up the swim meet that was rained out on Tuesday night. Because we must complete all swim meets in a condensed time period and before the city championships, it is necessary that we have this rescheduled meet on Saturday. As a reminder, the Swim Meet starts on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Thanks for everyone's cooperation.

Roxboro v. Village Mill Rescheduled

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:33:25 GMT

The other team and I agreed that the objective is to get the meet in so the kids can swim. As a result, we took the safest weather path and rescheduled for SATURDAY, JUNE 19^TH. 8:00 a.m. arrival with a 9:30 start.

We are thinking of this meet as what the kids would call a Re-Do. That means...we are assuming the exact same swimmer line up and volunteer line up as Tuesday night UNLESS YOU TELL US DIFFERENTLY. For example, if you were out, now you can be in, let us know. Or if you were in, now you are out, let us know. Please let us know as soon as possible so we can make all the necessary changes.

Swimmer changes contact Tricia at anderson7103@bellsouth.net

Volunteer changes contact Tracy Noble at tracynoble1@comcast.net

Thanks for your understanding and support.

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Status of make up

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:50:22 GMT

Just a quick status report. We were rescheduled for Thursday evening but the weather doesn't look great for that. We may move to Saturday morning. The other team and I are still trying to sort it out.

Expect another announcement this afternoon with plans.

Thank you all for your patience last night.

Stacey

Roxboro v. Village Mill

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:33:10 GMT

Upcoming Village Mill Meet

Events by swimmer will be posted as soon as they are available. Once again we are challenged with changes.

As a reminder, please follow and respect the parking rules. They are for our safety and the consideration of our Pine Hills neighbors. Please try to carpool if you can. I have asked the same of Village Mill.

As I mentioned earlier, I am asking that we reserve the seating on the side of the pool nearest the gate for our guests. Roxboro spectators are asked to sit on the side near our pavilion. If you are concerned about not having a seat, you may want to bring a folding chair from home.

It is scheduled to be very hot tomorrow. A different kind of problem than thunderJ Please keep your swimmers (and yourselves!) hydrated. Because of the heat, I would like to spread out our bullpens a little. Does anyone have a pop up cabana tent that you would be willing to loan and set up down by the big grill for a couple of our bullpens? Please send me an e-mail or let me know in the morning if you can help out.

We will be celebrating our senior swims for Ret and Mallery at this, our last home meet.

Please plan to stay and cheer as they swim their final Sharks lap at Roxboro. We will bring in pizza and enjoy free swim after the meet.

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Workout schedule for summer

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:00:19 GMT

Great turnout for the workout class last week!

From now on the class schedule will be posted on the RVA calendar each week. Please log on to roxborovalley.com and look under the tab "General" for the detailed calendar. Unless otherwise noted, the class will meet each MONDAY and WEDNESDAY from 6:30-7:30am.

There will be no workout class tomorrow but we will resume on Wednesday, 6/16 at 6:30am. Come give it a try!

$10 per class or 10 classes for $70.

Follow Up to Brittany Meet

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:20:15 GMT

Wow...great swimming Sharks!! Results are posted. We had lots of fast, clean swims. Yeah!! Hats off to Hillary and her thankless job of managing our parking and Bev and the Grill Crew who fed us. A gracious bow to everyone who volunteered with a smile and offered to go above and upon. Thank you, thank you to Charlene Nigaglioni (Michael-Andres & Gabrielle’s mom) who supplied and served the pizza and Nina, Pax and Ryan who kept us safe while we swam. I so appreciate the support for the team.

Words from Tricia—

"Swimmers: great job on two hand touches and legal stroke work. The hard work in practice is paying off, so keep it up! Congratulations to Sam Angle for 4 broken records and to Brenner Appel for 1 broken record. Great job to all swimmers for showing great sportsmanship by staying in the water until the last swimmer finished and for cheering for the other team, especially Nathan Kitts and Nate Moss!! I'm always proud to be a shark, but especially this past Tues night!"

Found stuff—

We had TONS of items left over from this meet. Please look for your stuff at the pool.

Looking ahead to next week—

RSVP and Volunteer....I’ve told you enough what you are supposed to do. Be responsible and do not cause extra work for the coaches and computer operators and other volunteers.

Just a head’s up-- I realized when I looked around last night we were not great hosts in that we did not reserve any seating space for Brittany. Next week I ask that Roxboro spectators please sit on the pavilion side of the pool and reserve the parking lot side of the pool for our guests. If you are concerned about not having a chair, you may want to bring a fold up from home.

Looking ahead to season end—

Please check out the website information about the League Championships on June 25^th and 27^th. Please note that you will need to RSVP yes to be included in this meet. That’s different than it’s been all season--Why am I changing it? We pay a per swimmer entry fee for this event. Although handing it this way will result in considerable more set up work for Tricia and Jennifer, I want to make sure our line up is firm except for emergencies.

Misc--

I apologize for the mix up with the ribbons from Garden Hills and Dunwoody CC. I think we have them straightened out except for some Garden Hills relays that we are still trying to sort out. If you realize you are missing a ribbon, please make a note in the ribbon box and I will check into it.

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Swim Team Photos

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:49:34 GMT

Team Photo at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9th

Individual/Sibling Photos available starting at 9:15 a.m.

Pick up an order packet as you enter the pool.

Roxboro vs. Brittany

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:46:39 GMT

'Entries by swimmer' for Brittany will be posted as soon as they are available. We will mark up swimmers at practice. We are still looking for volunteers for the meet. Please volunteer ASAP if you have not already done so. April MacLane will be serving as Meet Manager for this meet. She will be looking for you at check-in so be looking for her:)

This will likely be a very close meet. Please make sure that your swimmer is well hydrated and rested for the meet (ie., don’t stay at the pool all day before the meet)

Upcoming—

Post Brittany Meet—Hang out after the meet!! Lifeguards will be available so we can free swim. The New York Pizza Exchange will be subsidizing and delivering yummy hot pizzas. Please plan to stay and play!!

Swim Team Photos Wednesday, June 9^th

Individual/Sibling (Sibling photos are my personal favorite!) at 9:15 a.m.

Team photo with Coaches at 10:00 a.m.

Tie Dye for the Big Kids – Thursday, June 10^th Sharks 11 & Up are invited to bring their Roxboro Shirt to tie dye after practice. Make sure your shirt is washed before you come so the dye will set!!

Be sure to check out our Sponsors on the website. Lots of folks love and support the Sharks!! Let’s support their businesses as well!!

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

New Workout- Monday mornings

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:59:53 GMT

Just in time for summer....a new fitness class at RVA! Jeffrey, a trainer at The Gym at Peachtree Presbyterian, will be leading a boot camp-style class at RVA from 6:30-7:30AM. He's a fun, energetic trainer who can work with all fitness levels. Come give it a try! The cost is $10 per class or $70 for 10 classes.

Follow-Up to DCC Meet

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:12:04 GMT

Huge thanks to all of you for your patience Tuesday night. There for awhile I thought it was going to clear and we were going to get it in. It’s always the right thing to err on the side of safety when you are around water but...personally...I really wanted the kids to be able to swim. Stacey

Words from Coach Tricia:

“Congratulations on a WIN! A win is a win is a win! Even though it would have been a lot more fun to swim and beat them. I would really like to thank Traci and Lucy for tracking down our supplies when weather got bad, Holly for doing such a great job helping Bill, and all the new moms in the Bull Pen that are doing a fantastic job!! Shark award for HARDWORKING went to Katy Callahan and Noah Daniels. To the swimmers: Again, great patience and sportsmanship. Even our young swimmers are staying in the water until the last swimmer finishes, especially Nathan Kitts who stood at the shallow end of the pool and cheered for EVERY swimmer!! Lastly, we have potentially had some RVA records broken these past two weeks by Brenner Appel and Sam Angle. We are just confirming these based on meters or yard times. Kudos goes to Grace Horlock for swimming every event last week and would have done it again last night. Our Junior Coaches continue to work hard in their own swimming and with our younger swimmers.”

Upcoming...

Mini Meet, Friday at 11:00 Come on out and cheer for our littlest Sharks!

Stroke Clinic this Saturday, 9-11. All ages invited. RSVP YES if you are planning to attend so we can have enough staff.

Brittany vs Roxboro next Tuesday, June 8^th Go on NOW and RSVP and volunteer.

Swim Team Photos – next Wednesday, June 9^th. Individuals/Siblings at 9:15. Team photo at 10:00 a.m.

Kids for Kids at Marist – This is a Charity event for Children’s Health Care sponsored by the League. Unless someone steps up to coordinate paperwork and the day’s activities, Roxboro Sharks will not participate.

Misc—

T-shirts are included in every swimmer registration. If you have not received yours, please see Stacey during morning practice.

Three more of the royal blue towels available for sale. First come first serve!!

Make-Up Date for Pizza Party

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:58:48 GMT

The Memorial Day Pizza Party has been rescheduled for this Saturday, June 5, from 5 - 7 p.m. Pizzeria Venti will be providing pizzas, salad and drinks up in the pavilion. You must rsvp on the pool website in order to make a new reservation for your family (even if you already had done so for the previous event). We look forward to seeing everyone then!

Sharks vs. DCC Today

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:13:25 GMT

Dunwoody CC Swim meet 411

Yeah-- our first home meet!! The kids always have more fun swimming in their home pool. Events by swimmer are posted.

As a reminder for those hard working bull pen parents—I’ve attached my tip sheet again.

Roxboro has an event card sign that will be located on the low diving board. That should make it a little easier to keep up with which event we are on.

Again we will mark up at practice and deal with changes only in the afternoon.

A major issue for us will be weather. There is an inclement weather policy on the website but, in a nutshell, we will swim through rain but delay for lightening. If we have a delay...please do not leave until we have called the meet. The only thing harder than pulling off a swim meet is rescheduling one. We will do everything we can to get through it or at least past the half way mark. As in my earlier e-mail, pack accordingly and consider the possibility of rain. Towels in trash bags will keep them dry. Warm clothes for the swimmers are good and rain coats for everyone are handy.

4:00 arrival with warm ups for us at 4:30. Please follow parking signs and remember to park on only 1 side of the street to allow room for any emergency vehicles.

Please visit the Meet Page by clicking on the link below and check out your volunteer status and if you haven’t already, VOLUNTEER! If you are unsure of a job, please come to the meet this afternoon ready to learn quickly:)

On a very happy note—RVA neighbor Sydna Worthington donated bottled water to sell at the swim meets. That means 100% profit for the Sharks!! Please tell her thank you (she’ll be in the Concession Stand) and refer her real estate services as you know of a need for her expertise.

See you at the pool. Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Pizza Party Cancelled Due to Bad Weather

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:32:59 GMT

Due to the potential for stormy weather this afternoon, including the risk for lightning, heavy downpours and small hail (everybody all together - EWWWWW), the Memorial Day Pizza Party is going to be rescheduled. According to the local weathermen, even though the weather at the moment looks fine, late this afternoon and early this evening there could be some nasty weather moving into metro Atlanta. An e-mail will be sent out as soon as the new date is confirmed. Thanks for your understanding.

Follow up to Garden Hills

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:35:48 GMT

Garden Hills 430 Roxboro 266

We do not yet have meet results (times) in a format that we can post. We will post complete results as soon as it is available.

Many thanks to everyone who worked hard on this meet. Coach Tricia and I were sad to call the meet without those last relays but, in light of the situation, it felt like the right thing to do. Newbies—please know that was not a usual meet. We generally conclude by 9:00 p.m.

Our swimmers looked good. Despite the results or the times, Tricia was very pleased with technique and attitude. Faster times will come with more practice.

Some parent advice on a few things—Your swimmer, regardless of their size, is an athlete getting ready to perform in what can be hot, difficult conditions. They all need to come with a water bottle or plenty of bottled drinks to stay hydrated. It’s good to bring snacks for the early wait time. Some bring individual, many bring to share in their bullpen. It’s almost dinnertime and they get hungry before they ever swim. It’s also a good idea to plan for them to eat “heavy” food when they have the biggest break in their events. It’s been awhile since we have been to a meet where they ran out of food like they did the other night but...it can happen. It might be a good idea to tuck in a couple of PB&Js. Activities (games, cards, books, ipods, hand held video games) will help pass the time and keep them out of trouble. Please pack accordingly for your child. Speaking of, start now encouraging them to have their own bag and keep up with their belongings in the bullpen. It will make your life easier in the long run.

Last but not least, everyone has to clean up behind themselves. I scored several items for lost and found and picked up a lot more candy wrappers than I consumed!!

We will host Dunwoody CC at Roxboro next Tuesday. Please RSVP and volunteer accordingly. It is always my goal for Roxboro to be a gracious host and run an efficient and pleasant meet. Let’s work together to make that happen Tuesday night!!

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Sponsor Opportunity

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:46:45 GMT

We are starting to put the final touches on the RVA 2010 Directory (printed version), now that we have our new members in the fold. We do have some advertising/sponsorship opportunites on the Directory (i.e. back cover), so if anyone is interested, please contact Steve Langston immediately @ slangston@mindspring.com . This will obviously reach a captive, loyal audience. Thanks.

Showtime!!

Thu, 27 May 2010 07:34:08 GMT

Today's the day! We will swim 160 swimmers strong against the Garden Hills Cool Sharks. They may be Cool but Roxboro Sharks are FAST!!!

4:00pm arrival time with 5:00 pm warm up.

Entries/events by swimmer are posted on the website. Coaches are planning to mark up at practice. We have systems in place to mark up kids that don't come to practice. We will also have coaches assigned to mark up changes. This is always the craziest part of the meet...please come flexible.

We've still got a few Bullpen volunteer spots to fill. Please sign up even if it's not your kids age group. Also, because of Garden Hills timing system, we may have the luxury of being overstaffed at this meet. Rather than sitting idle, please use this opportunity to learn. Even if you are not "officially" signed up to volunteer, I am asking that you find an experienced person to shadow to learn how to manage a bullpen. I will try to make introductions and facilitate that process but don't be bashful to just step up and learn.

I will be unavailable all day. See you at Garden Hills!!

Go Sharks!

Stacey

Swim Meet at Garden Hills Thursday, May 27th

Mon, 24 May 2010 20:43:35 GMT

Me again!! I know this is a crazy week for us all. GO ON NOW and RSVP No if your swimmer will be unable to attend on Thursday night. Please signup to volunteer if your swimmer is swimming. The first meet is always extra hectic. I would like to arrive at Garden Hills with all of our volunteer positions filled.

Thanks for your prompt attention to this.

Stacey

Follow up to practice meet

Mon, 24 May 2010 20:36:08 GMT

Good job to all of the swimmers and parents who participated in the practice meet. The effort put into Saturday morning will definitely help our season go smoother. Thank you!

I’ve attached the Bull Pen document that I referred to during the parent meeting. It gives a decent overview of the swimmer participation in the meet.

If you want to see a full overview of volunteer responsibilities, please refer to “Position Descriptions defined” on the website at http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=30

As school winds down, swim meets wind up. We swim AT Garden Hills on Thursday, May 27^th. Please make sure you RSVP and volunteer accordingly. We will close RSVPs Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Directions to Garden Hills can be found on the website.

Stacey

RVA Pizza Party

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:35:41 GMT

School's out and summer is finally here! Time to put away the backpacks and pull out the suncreen. To celebrate Memorial Day, Roxboro is hosting a pizza party on Monday, May 31, from 5 - 7 p.m. for all of our members. Pizzeria Venti is providing a variety of pizzas including cheese, pepperoni and veggie along with salads and drinks. Just click on the RSVP link and let us know how many people in your family will be attending. See you at the pool!

Practice meet this Saturday

Thu, 20 May 2010 08:58:24 GMT

Please make sure you RSVP No if your swimmer is unable to attend the practice meet on Saturday. Arrival at 8:30 a.m. with a 9:00 start. 6Us only need to come if they are traveling with siblings. Otherwise we will time them at a later date.

The key word with this is PRACTICE!! We practice to work out the kinks--in computer software, volunteer jobs, swimmer anxiety. Come with a flexible attitude and I'll reward you with a cup of coffee:)

I should have T-shirts and swimsuits to distribute. Caps and past season t-shirts for sale. Please stop by the table to pick up!!

Hope to see you Saturday!

Stacey

Weekly Update

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:02:58 GMT

We continue to have lots of Sharks for practice which will make for a strong season. Thank you parents for your efforts to get the kids there among all of the year end activities.

Great attendance at the stroke clinic and good job with the RSVPs!!

Thanks to everyone for taking initiative to keep the pool and grounds tidy. A special thank you for your cooperation with the paving crew this past week.

One note about the pool—Nina is working to establish a lifeguard stand near the gate. She is using the table with the white umbrella to the right as you come in. Lost and Found is now located there as is all of the paperwork and supplies for the guards and coaches. Please refrain from dropping your stuff (or your kids dropping their stuff) there. The table to the left as you come in is available.

Please note that next Saturday is the practice meet. If your swimmer cannot attend, please RSVP NO for the event. If you are coming, please sign up for a volunteer slot. The practice meet is as important for volunteers as swimmers because it gives us a chance to re-familiarize ourselves with how a meet sets up and works. For swimmers, it gives us a chance to get a current time for them to be slotted into the meet line ups. Please come if you can.

Special note to new 6Unders—it is not required that you attend. If you have an older swimmer, it’s fine to bring them. Otherwise, the coaches will time your children at practice.

Last but not least, there are a few extras tasks that I could use some help with. Please contact me if you might be able to help with any of the following:

-Preparing name tags with our Sharks logo

-Picking up donuts for the day after the meets (I will have them ordered and prepaid. It’s just delivering them to practice.)

-Serving as a Coordinator for the Kids for Kids meet on Saturday, June 12^th. This is a fun event to benefit Children’s Health Care of Atlanta. Although I completely support the cause, I am unable to coordinate.

-Organizing a fun for the kids after-meet or after-practice event

Throughout the season, please contact me with any suggestions, questions or concerns that you have about the team. Thanks.

GO SHARKS!!

Stacey Cimowsky

Swim Team Manager

REMINDER STROKE CLINIC 9 AM SAT

Fri, 14 May 2010 21:34:03 GMT

Stroke Clinic is 9-11 am Saturday May 15th! Reminder, this is NOT a clinic for 6 U's. Thank you to those who RSVP'd 'Yes' and are planning to attend~

GO Sharks!!!!

RVA Gate Closed

Wed, 12 May 2010 17:00:46 GMT

Please note that on Thursday (5/13), the RVA front gate will be closed until 3:00 p.m. Therefore, no cars should enter the grounds before that time on Thursday. The parking lot is being worked on and we can not have cars on the grounds that day. Thank you for your cooperation.

Interested in Adult Tennis Lessons at RVA?

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:13:43 GMT

Hi Everyone

A couple of the tennis regulars are interested in creating "adult classes" with Tony to focus on a different lessons each week. For example, one week serves, one week backhand, or whatever we need help with. Tony said he could do a class before the kids camps this summer, which would be from 7:30 to 8:30. I'm interested in knowing how many folks would be willing to show up once a week bright and early this summer.

If you are interested please e-mail Sally sallymail@yahoo.com

Buckhead Reporter cover story

Mon, 10 May 2010 11:44:41 GMT

Our recent RVA 50th anniversary celebration is featured as THE cover story in this week's edition of the Buckhead Reporter and Brookhaven Reporter! The newspaper is delivered to most homes in the area, but if you haven't seen a copy, be sure to pick one up. The paper is often distributed at neighborhood eateries like The Wing Factory and Jersey Mike's if you're looking for a copy. It's a nice piece covering a great moment in history!

RVA Parking Lot

Mon, 10 May 2010 11:34:48 GMT

Please note that in the effort to eliminate the "sticky tar issues" in the RVA parking lot, we will be doing some repair work this week in roped-off areas. Please respect the fact that new surface areas are being applied and that we must have cars and people away from these areas. Please inform all children and others that they are to stay away from the work areas. We fully realize that the work will be happening around Swim Team practices, so your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

If the weather cooperates, we should have all of the repair work completed this week. Thanks to everyone.

Weekly Update

Sun, 09 May 2010 21:10:01 GMT

Sunshine blessed us for a good first week of practices. We are monitoring our numbers and trying to make sure that we have enough coaches in the water at all times. You will see a round robin of young adults these early practices as they work hard to keep up their other sports and schoolwork. Asst. Coach Jennifer McCarter will join us on Monday. It will be great to have her on the deck with Coach Trish.

A couple of housekeeping items...literally.

Lifeguards are not employed to clean the pool during the week until it opens full time. Please pitch in and pick up after yourselves--better yet teach your children too! We will always have one trash can with a liner--please use that one. The others are turned over to keep them from filling with water and garbage and being really gross. I'll try to monitor the bathrooms but if everyone pitches in along the way it will be more pleasant for us all.

Everyone should bring their access card. It's a pain--I know--but we are required by law to keep the fence closed. We are working to come up with a better solution than what we have currently but just go on and put your access card in your swim bag while you are thinking about it. You are sure to need it sometime.

Please park only on one side of the road on the way to pool. You'll hear this a lot. Want to know why? If people are parked on both sides an emergency vehicle can't get through to the pool. Can you imagine being the one parked in the way if an ambulance was trying to get to someone's kid?!!

Newbies--we know you have questions. Erica has prepared a good 6 and Under question and answer sheet. Please see

and look to right menu bar for http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=562

Next Saturday is our first Stroke Clinic. Please remember to RSVP yes if you are planning to attend. Note that 6 and Unders (New or returning) are NOT invited to attend. Why? The 7 year olds have to swim breast stroke and butterfly competitively for the first time. We have to be able to devote plenty of time to them at this stroke clinic. The 6Us are welcome to join us on June 5th.

See you and your sharks at the pool!!

Stacey

RVA Parking Lot

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:39:02 GMT

We wanted to let all RVA members know that we're very much aware of the "sticky tar" issues resulting from the recent parking lot resealing job, and we're working toward solving the issue. We apologize to anyone who has had to deal with the sticky tar. This is a situation where the goal was to have an improved parking lot, and the efforts have somewhat backfired. Please rest assured that we will get it right and solved. Thanks for everyone's patience.

Lost Dog

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:05:40 GMT

Please see the attached note about a lost dog in the RVA area. If you have any information, please contact Elizabeth Sheehan @ (404) 667-7359. Thanks.

RVA Weekly Update

Wed, 05 May 2010 10:21:31 GMT

Over 400 RVA members and special guests attended the 50th Anniversary party on Sunday! Highlights included:

* Beautiful karaoke renditions of "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" (Nathan Kitts), "Who Let the Dogs Out" (Finn Walpole), "We Will, We Will Rock You" (110 different versions) and the grand finale of "Private Dancer" (Cynthia Bradberry)!

* Shag dancing by the RVA Shark and Nina Vestal.

* Having a number of guests who came in from places like Athens, Gainesville, Watkinsville and Dekalb County to enjoy the 50th Anniversary festivities.

We had a reporter and photographer from the Buckhead/Brookhaven Reporter at the party on Sunday, so be on the lookout for some possible RVA press!

As a reminder, Guest Fees are $5 per guest this year.

If anyone has any new-looking Pool Toys that they would like to contribute to the baby pool area, please feel free to bring them to that area. Remember, no toy guns or other weaponry.

Please note that in the RVA Newsletter that everyone should've received, we mistakenly listed Memorial Day and the Memorial Day party as May 24 whereas it is actually May 31.

Over 200 swimmers are signed up for the RVA Swim Team, and it looks like we could have a record level of participation. Swim Team practices are underway, and there's a lot of excitement in and around the water!

The pool will next be open for free swimming on Friday (May 7) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. See you then.

Afternoon Practices and Inclement Weather

Sun, 02 May 2010 20:49:56 GMT

Afternoon practices begin on Monday, May 3rd. Please see the website for detailed times.

The weather forecast looks bad. To review our inclement weather policy go to http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=366

Use your best judgement--especially for these very early practices. The last thing you want to do is turn your kid off from swim team because of an unpleasant weather experience.

199 Sharks registered to date:)

GO SHARKS!!

Diamond found!

Sat, 01 May 2010 09:39:49 GMT

Thanks to the Hecht family! See you all at the pool.

Lost Diamond at RVA

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:56:01 GMT

All those with keen eyes, we need your help!

An RVA member lost her diamond from her engagement ring sometime this evening- it is presumed to be at RVA. Unfortunately she was all over the grounds- playground, Shark Bites, in the pool and the women's bathroom. Please have a look around and help out a fellow RVA member!

Description: princess cut, round, a little over a carat

There is a $500 reward. Please have the lifeguard contact Nina Vestal or email her at nvestal@emory.edu if found. She will make sure the owner is called.

Thank you!

50th Anniversary Party Sunday, May 2

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:26:43 GMT

This is just a reminder that RVA's 50th Anniversary Party is this Sunday, May 2. We will have a DJ from 4 - 7 to entertain everyone and The Varsity will be serving up all your favorites from 5 - 7. If you already RSVP'd on the pool website for the original date, we've got you covered. However if your plans have changed, please change your RSVP reservation accordingly. Dinner tickets can be picked up at the welcome table on Sunday. See you there!

6 and Under Registration

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:05:16 GMT

This is an e-mail directed to all 6 and under parents. We had originally communicated that if your 6 and under was only going to swim in “mini meets” it was not necessary to register with the Atlanta Swimming Association (ASA). We are going to have to retract that. We need to register all of our swimmers through ASA. In the past, we have been able to eliminate the ASA fess for 6 and unders if they did not go to dual (“big”) meets for the entire season. We can not do that this year for a few reasons (1) the way the Team Rosters are prepared with the coaches and the online system compatibility, (2) ensuring all swimmers are properly insured through the ASA, and (3) for all 6 and unders to be prepared to move up to the dual meets without the coaching staff worried about proper paperwork filing.

You can follow the link through https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/(S(gio2t545bhmioi2ldywvmmm4))/Form.aspx?regkey=RpYOYPxE378wNjTYCkFkMw%3d%3d to register with ASA. It looks very similar to the Roxboro Online Registration because they are both hosted by the same company. You will be creating a new account with ASA (unless you have an older swimmer who is already registering with ASA and therefore have used the ASA system before). You will have to input almost all of the same info as you did for Roxboro registration. Next year you will be able to go in as a returning user on both systems and your personal data will be stored. The league fee for ASA is currently $17.50 but will increase on May 1^st.

The good news is that all of the 6 and unders will be ready to be called up to the dual (“big”) meets. The even better news is that Coach Tricia was very pleased with the skills that she saw at the 6 and under Readiness Test and feels that the majority of them will be more than ready for the challenge!! Don’t panic if you do not want them to swim in the dual (“big”) meets—just sign them out accordingly.

Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please contact Erica Carter at belcarter@comcast.net (6 and under coordinator) or I with any questions.

Stacey Cimowsky

p.s. This e-mail was directed to all Swim Team Recipients. If you have a 6U, please mark your profile accordingly as we will use that to communicate 6U specific information in the future.

All Meets are now on the website...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:49:40 GMT

All meets are now on the website for Swimmer RSVPs and volunteer sign ups. Please see the attached if you have questions about this process.

When you sign up to volunteer please note that first half bull pen parents need to arrive at 4:00 p.m. Second half parents work later but not as long. If you have a swimmer in the second half, please consider volunteering for the second half. We have a large number of 6 and under parents who are only available to volunteer for the first half. Let’s give them a chance to learn how a swim meet works.

We do not have a designated volunteer coordinator this year but are rotating the job of “Meet Manager” at each meet. These are the people to make sure we can run an efficient meet and it’s a big task. If you volunteer promptly and graciously it makes their job a lot easier. I’ll be counting on all of you to do just that:)

Stacey

Coaches Meet and Greet

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:58:52 GMT

Remember that we will have the Sharks Swim Team Coaches Meet and Greet this afternoon (Sunday, April 25^th) from 4-6 p.m. under the pavilion at the pool. Come on out and see Coach Tricia and meet our 2010 Jr. Coaches.

We will have monogrammed Sharks towels for sale and computer assistance for navigating the RVA website will be available. See Erica Carter for questions relating to 6 and Under swimmers and Stacey Cimowsky for general swim team questions.

Monday, April 26^th at 4:00 p.m. we will have our Readiness Test for new 6U swimmers. Please note that if you are a returning 6U it is not required that you attend. Again, you will be able to order towels and get computer assistance. The Swim Suit Rep will also be available on Monday.

Afternoon practices will begin on Monday, May 3^rd. See the RVA website for details.

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

50th Anniversary Party Postponed to Sunday, May 2

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:34:29 GMT

After consulting with Glenn Burns, Ken Cook and Al Roker, we have made the decision that the weather forecast for tomorrow's 50th Anniversary party is too risky, so we've postponed the 50th anniversary party celebration until Sunday, May 2. On that date, we will have all of the same noted festivities, including food from The Varsity, music, games, prizes and other fun. The hours for the party on May 2 will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

If you have already RSVP'd for the previously scheduled party and you plan to attend on May 2, you do not need to do anything. However, if you can now either come or not come and that's different from your previous plans, please RSVP on the RVA web site.

Please note that the pool will be open tomorrow (Saturday, April 24) beginning at 11:00 a.m. for Opening Day and will remain open as long as the weather cooperates. If we have any out-of-town guests who are in town for the 50th anniversary party, please come out and enjoy the pool anyway.

We apologize for the late notice, but the meteorologist community has put the fear of god in us. Thank you.

Party At the Rox Tomorrow Rain or Shine!

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:51:26 GMT

Just a reminder that this Saturday, rain or shine, we are celebrating 50 years at Roxboro! To make sure it's a great day for everyone, please keep a few things in mind:

1. There will be former and honorary members joining us to help celebrate, so be sure to introduce yourselves to those with gold nametags.

2. The Varsity will be serving pool members from 5 - 7 who RSVP'd on the website. A sign-in table will be out by the gate to pick up name tags and dinner tickets.

3. The DJ will be playing everyone's favorite hits from 4 - 8, giving out prizes for correct answers to pool and other trivia and playing fun games for kids and adults alike. Warm up your voices, because there will be karaoke too!

4. The top of the parking lot will be closed Saturday so the Varsity can set up and kids can play safely. That means, pack your running shoes for the hike down the hill. As always, only park on the right side of the road (going down the hill) to maintain safe traffic flow.

5. Photos and Memorabilia are needed! If you have any pictures (CD or print) or old swim team trophies, t-shirts, etc. from previous years, please bring them to share for the day.

See you tomorrow!

Opening Day

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:01:02 GMT

We are now 117 hours away from the opening of the Roxboro Valley pool for the 2010 season! The pool will open at 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, April 24.

On this Opening Day, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of RVA with food from The Varsity from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. We will also have music and games for everyone. The music and Opening Day festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Everyone will receive a printed newsletter this week with information about everything you ever wanted to know about RVA.

We look forward to seeing everyone, and let's hope for some fantastic weather this coming weekend!

Swimsuits and Towels

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:11:21 GMT

All of the information about 2010 Sharks swimsuits and towels is available on the RVA website.

Click on 2010 Swimsuits for details. If you know the size that you need to order, I recommend ordering online. Suits will be shipped to me and you will not pay a shipping charge. That way you are sure your suit order is confirmed. If you are unsure of the size or just want to see the suit before purchasing, the swim suit rep will be at our Readiness Test on Monday, April 26^th from 4-6 at the pool. She thinks she has reserved enough of our suits in the correct sizes but we don’t really know how many will be ordered. There is a chance that she could run out of some sizes.

As always, a team swim suit it not required. If you prefer, you can purchase a suit elsewhere.

Check out the photo of our new Sharks Towels on the website too!! The towels will be available for order at the Coaches Meet and Greet or information and an order form are also available on the website.

Have your registered yet? Please go on and do so. Atlanta Swimming Registration prices go up on May 1^st.I also plan to order our T-shirts on May 1^st. If you register later, I cannot guarantee your shirt size.

See you next weekend at the pool!

Stacey

The Varsity is coming for the 50th Anniversary

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:52:24 GMT

In celebration of the pool's 50th anniversary, you are invited to join us Saturday, April 24, from 5 - 7 p.m. for dinner provided by The Varisty! They will be serving all your favorites including chili dogs, burgers, rings and fries. Please go to the pool calendar to link to the RSVP section and let us know how many adults and kids in your family will be coming. Your tickets can be picked up at the registration table on the day of the event. In addition to great food, there will be music, trivia games, pictures from years-gone-by and more. We look forward to seeing you next Saturday as we kick-off another great summer at Roxboro!

Cardio Tennis

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:34:32 GMT

Cardio Tennis with Tony

Friday, April 16

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Clean Up Day at RVA

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:25:05 GMT

In order to get ready for the upcoming RVA Opening Day and 50th anniversary party on Saturday, April 24, we will have a Clean Up Day at RVA this Saturday, April 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m. It really will be more of a Spruce Up Day as we'll have new flowers to plant, among other things. Feel free to bring a shovel and any handy yard tools as we look to put on our best face for the Opening Day. Thanks!

Swim Team Registration Continues!!

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:32:34 GMT

Registration costs with Atlanta Swim Association increase effective May 1^st. Go on and register for Atlanta Swimming and the Roxboro Sharks (two separate registrations—see website for details and links) and let’s get ready for the 2010 Season to begin!!

Registration includes a “Sharks” T-shirt for each swimmer. These will be distributed at the early swim team practices.

Team suits are available for fitting and purchase on Tuesday, April 13^th from 5-7 p.m. at the St. James Activity Building (Loridans’ lot of St. James UMC at 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.) As a reminder, we are using the same swimsuit as 2009. If yours still fits, no need to buy a new one. You also might want to call around to see if someone has one to pass along that they have out grown before you buy a new one.

Really neat Royal Blue Sharks Towels will also be available for order!

Our organizational volunteer team is gearing up. We are looking for a volunteer coordinator for the season. If this is an area that you would like to know more about, please contact Stacey.

Fyi –Holly Howell is going to help Bill Horlock with statistics for the Sharks this year. Thanks Holly & Bill!!

This will be the last e-mail sent to the general RVA membership. If you want to continue to receive swim team e-mails, please make sure that your profile is updated correctly.

Thanks!

Stacey Cimowsky

Sharks Swim Team Manager

2010 Dues Deadline next week

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:04:20 GMT

A reminder that the deadline for membership dues is one week away! All payments for the 2010 season should be mailed to the RVA PO box prior to the 3/31 deadline.

Additional reminders:

• Please send payments to PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355

• The 2010 invoice can be downloaded from the website

• Payments can be made on your credit card via PayPal (PayPal service charge applies)

• Your spot will be offered to another family if your payment is not received by 3/31

If you do not plan to continue your membership , please let us know (via email: bmaiellaro@comcast.net) as soon as possible. This will enable us to plan for another family to take your place prior to the pool opening.

We look forward to another great season at RVA!

RVA Parking Lot

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:21:47 GMT

The RVA resurfacing has dried, so it is now okay to re-enter the RVA grounds. Thanks for everyone's cooperation.

Parking Lot

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:06:01 GMT

Please note that because of the recent rains, the RVA Parking Lot is closed until further notification. Please stay off of the RVA grounds until the parking lot paving project is completed. This is a major project for RVA, and we are near completion. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation.

RVA Parking Lot

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:35:47 GMT

Please note that the RVA Parking Lot repaving project will continue through Wednesday (3/17) night of this week. EVERYONE should stay off of the pool grounds until Thursday a.m. because there is tar being applied over the next couple of days. We've experienced some delays because of the rain over the past few days, so we apologize for any extended inconveniences. Thank you for everyone's cooperation.

Parking Lot Being Paved

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:21:12 GMT

Please note that the RVA Parking Lot will be repaved between now and Sunday. Please stay off and away from any areas where paving is taking place. In the event that you're playing tennis or visiting the playground during this time, you may street park on Roxboro Drive and walk on the dirt around the parking lot, provided that the entrance area is not being worked on at that time.

We appreciate your cooperation as we take care of this enhancement in advance of the upcoming season.

50th Anniversary Celebration - Save The Date!

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:32:49 GMT

This year, RVA will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary! We plan to kick things off in style with a big Opening Day celebration on Saturday, April 24. Please mark your calendars that from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. that day, we will stroll down memory lane and commemorate 50 years of RVA fun! There will be food, music, games for kids (and adults) and a showcase of RVA nostalgia.

Since a lot of people have enjoyed RVA over the past 50 years, it is our desire to bring back as many "alumni" as we can to help celebrate this anniversary gathering. Therefore, please pass the word to any former RVA members that the wet carpet will be rolled out for them on that special day!

Speaking of music, we know that there are some "Garage Band" musicians swimming among us, so if any of you musicians have interest in being a part of the 50th anniversary celebration, please contact Steve Langston (slangston@mindspring.com, (404 816-8771) and let us know about your song list! We would love to feature our own musical talent at this fun event.

Finally, if anyone has any special RVA memorabilia (photos, newspaper articles, RVA apparel, etc.) and you would be open to sharing that as part of the anniversary celebration, please contact Steve L. or Lucy Horlock (lhorlock@gmail.com) and let us know what you have.

We look forward to a fantastic Golden RVA Anniversary!

2010 Sharks Swim Team Information

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:36:19 GMT

Despite our wintry weather, the Sharks will be swimming before we know it!!

I will send this and one other Swim Team e-mail to the entire Club directory. After that I will send only to families who have their profile marked to receive swim team e-mails. Please make sure that your profile is updated accordingly if you want to receive swim team info.

Some information to date--

-A schedule has been posted on the website. Please note that some of the dual meet dates may be adjusted based upon further league info.

-Coach Tricia and Coach Jennifer will be returning as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively. I am excited about the opportunity to work with them again.

-An application process for Jr. Coaches has been posted on the website. Please take a look/encourage your teenagers to take a look if this is a position that they are interested in. The success of our season begins with a strong coaching staff!

-2010 Registration will be handled online. Check out all of the details on the RVA website!! From the Swim Team Home page, you can click on the pages to the right for information and fees. There are two pages—One that addresses the Atlanta Swimming Registration and another that explains the Roxboro Registration process. You can access the Roxboro registration site by clicking on the “HERE” in the Center of the Swim Team home page. That will link you directly to the registration site.

-2010 Swimsuit information can also be found on the website. Click on the page on the right for details. Please note that we are ordering swimsuits a little earlier this year in hopes that we can fill all sizes promptly.

Thanks...and stay warm until summer:)

Stacey Cimowsky

Sharks Swim Team Manager

New Security Gate

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:22:27 GMT

At RVA, we have now installed a new security gate that is designed to enhance the safety of the RVA property and its members. Please note that during the offseason, the gate at the entrance to the RVA grounds will be closed at all times. RVA members will need to use your existing key card to open the gate and enter the grounds. When you're leaving the RVA property, the gate will automatically open. If you do not have a key card or can not find yours, please contact Bev Maiellaro (bmaiellaro@comcast.net).

Please note that during the swim season, the gate will remain open during the entire time that the pool is open. We look forward to the benefits of having a safer and more secure RVA environment.

Playing tennis at RVA? ...BRING YOUR KEY CARD!

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:01:09 GMT

The club has a new entry gate that will be closed at all times during the pool off season. Be sure to bring your card key to open the gate or you will not have the ability to enter the property. The gate procedure is a new addition to enhance the safety of our property and members. If you need a new access key please contact:

Bev Maiellaro, Administration (bmaiellaro@comcast.net), $20 per key.

Thank you.

2010 RVA Dues

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:11:51 GMT

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about the 2010 pool season at RVA!

Invoices for your dues payments will be mailed in the next few weeks. Full payment is due March 31st, 2010.

If your family is not planning on returning this summer, please let our administrator, Bev Maiellaro, know as soon as possible. Your spot will be offered to one of the many families on our growing waitlist. Her email address is bmaiellaro@comcast.net

Thank you!

RVA Restrooms Closed

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:08:37 GMT

RVA Restrooms are closed due to problems with pipes.

RVA Tennis, Saturday, October 24

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:21:03 GMT

RVA tennis courts will be closed on Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 -5:30 due to the Pine Hills Halloween Carnival.

Halloween Carnival

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:55:32 GMT

Don't forget that the annual Pine Hills Halloween Carnival is taking place this Saturday (10/24) from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the RVA parking lot. There will be costumes, fun, games and treats for everyone! For more information, see the attached flyer. We look forward to a fantastic turnout!

Pine Hills Yard Sales

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:47:17 GMT

Please don't forget this Saturday's Pine Hills Yard Sales. Taking place on Saturday (10/3), there will collectively be around 25 Yard Sales in the Pine Hills area taking place from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please see the attached flyer for information.

Tennis Courts Closed

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:22:02 GMT

Tuesday, 9/29/09: Tennis courts will be closed for pressure washing, net repairs, spray painting and a general tidy-up.

Thank you.

TENNIS COURTS CLOSED, Monday 9/28 and Tuesday 9/29

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:53:51 GMT

Tennis courts will be closed to all on Monday 9/28 and Tuesday 9/29 due to maintenance.

Thank you for your cooperation.

New RVA Board

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:06:41 GMT

The RVA membership has approved the new slate of candidates for the 2009-2010 RVA Board, so moving forward, these are the new RVA Board representatives:

President: Steve Langston

VP - Pools: Randy Terrell

VP - Buildings and Grounds: Ed Diefenbach

VP - Tennis: Jane Moss

Treasurer: Jim Lowe

Assistant Treasurer: Leigh Clack

Recording Secretary: Cynthia Bradberry

Communications: Susan Campbell

Swim Team Chairman: Stacey Cimowsky

Hospitality Chairman: Lucy Horlock

Membership Chairman: Michelle Galvani

Trustee: Mike Broxterman

Trustee: Sean Norman

Trustee: Jill Ligon

Trustee: Kevin Sheehan

Trustee: Joe Santoli

Administration: Bev Maiellaro

The new Board looks forward to a fantastic and productive year. We welcome very much an "open door" approach, so if you have any thoughts or concerns, please feel free to forward them to slangston@mindspring.com. Thanks!

Weekly Update

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:21:14 GMT

Here are some RVA updates.....

(1) Please remember to cast your vote for the new RVA Board slate by tomorrow (8/26) at 5:00 p.m. The results of the voting will be announced at the meeting at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow at RVA. Visit the RVA web site if you have not cast your vote yet.

(2) As noted on a previous e-mail, RVA will be open tomorrow (8/26) from 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. in celebration of the half day of school for the City of Atlanta Public School students.

(3) The Shark Bites concession stand will be available during the Adult Swim 10-minute periods by request. During these times, please let a lifeguard know if you need anything. Since the season is winding down, there is a very limited supply of drinks and snacks. Also, be sure to settle up your family account before the season is over.

RVA- Extra Swim Day

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:38:57 GMT

In celebration of Atlanta Public Schools early dismissal this week, Roxboro will be having an extra day of swimming on Wednesday from 12:30 til 5.

The pool will still be open regular hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-8.

RVA Board Slate

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:41:15 GMT

Regarding the new RVA Board slate for the coming year, please note that there is a change. Jim Lowe is now slated to fill the position of Treasurer and Leigh Clack is slated to fill the position of Assistant Treasurer replacing Tom Hermann. All other positions on the slate remain the same as previously posted.

Please remember that you have until the RVA Meeting on Wednesday, 8/26, at 7:00 p.m. to cast your final vote or make any changes in voting for the new RVA slate. Thank you for your participation!

2009-2010 Roxboro Elections: It's time to vote!

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:43:52 GMT

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Weekly Update

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:12:14 GMT

Below are the RVA hours for the rest of the 2009 swim season:

* August 10-18 (Noon - 8:00 p.m. daily)

* August 19 - September 6 (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.) and (Saturdays & Sundays Noon - 8:00 p.m.)

* September 7 - Labor Day (11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

* September 8-27 (Fridays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.) and (Saturdays & Sundays Noon - 7:00 p.m.)

(1) There have been some instances where kids have taken soap from the RVA bathrooms in water bottles and put that soap in the pool. This has contributed to a chemical imbalance in the pool water, so please monitor your kids and be on the lookout for this type of activity. By the way, the chemical imbalance was quickly rectified.

(2) The recent back-to-school Friday night party was a big hit. Thanks to Lucy Horlock and the Hospitality team for spearheading this event.

Dog Found

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:18:22 GMT

A Pine Hills neighbor found a cute dog walking down North Druid Hills Road last Wednesday afternoon. See photo. It does not have any identification (collar or chip). She is very sweet and appears to be well cared for.

If you have any information, please contact Gina Hecht at:404-683-0866

Thank you!

Back to School Party

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:28:23 GMT

Let's make the most out of the last few days of summer. Join us at the pool for a back-to-school pizza party Friday, August 7, from 6 - 7. All members are welcome, both school-age and those who are just young at heart! Hope to see everyone there.

Weekly Update

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:09 GMT

(1) Please remember that if you're interested in being a part of the RVA Board for next year, forward your interest to slangston@mindspring.com.

(2) There will be another Teen Night on Tuesday, August 4, starting at 7:30 p.m. with food, games and fun. The pool will be open until 10:00 p.m. for late night swimming.

(3) The Shark Bites Concession Stand will have regular hours through Sunday, August 9. After August 9, Shark Bites will only be open during the "Adult Swim" time periods. Please be aware that the inventory at the concession stand will be more limited as the swim year winds down. Please also check your account balance and settle up as we get close to the end of the season. Remember that you may use cash for purchases.

(4) For the morning swimmers, the Card Reader entry is still experiencing some issues, so if you're having any issues about getting into the pool, you can call (404) 237-4879 and help is on its way!

Teen Dive-in Movie Tonight - Thursday at 9pm

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:05:05 GMT

Don't forget the teen night Dive-in Movie tonight, Thursday, July 23! It starts at 9pm. The weather forecast is for clear skies and 81 degrees at the start.

You might want to bring a raft unless you want to tread water for two hours.

Weekly Update

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:10:54 GMT

It's that time of year to determine the RVA Board for the coming year. Typically, the Board is comprised of some returning members and some great new blood! As we continue to make our thriving club a sought-after destination, we continually need good ideas and man/womanpower to keep things rolling. The efforts that we, the parents, put in make the difference between good and great.

With that being said, if you are interested in being part of the next RVA Board, please send your name immediately to Steve Langston (slangston@mindspring.com). Also, please send any particular areas of interest, i.e. Hospitality, Treasurer, Grounds. If you have not previously served on the Board, perhaps now is the time to step up as there will be some slots to fill. If you are a previous Board member who's taken a break, maybe there's the desire to get back in the mix. Just let us know ASAP.

(1) On August 26 @ 7:00 p.m., there will be a meeting at RVA to officially approve the new Board slate for the coming year. The new slate of prospective Board members will be posted on the RVA web site by August 16.

(2) There will be another Teen Night at RVA this Thursday, July 23, featuring a Dive-In Movie starting at 9:00 p.m. You might want to bring a raft unless you want to tread water for two hours.

(3) The Lifeguard of the Week is Jacob Hambrick, who continues to show an eagerness to help out wherever needed.

Sharks Season Wrap Up

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:02:18 GMT

A few follow up items to the season --

Photos and certificates that were not picked up at the season end celebration are available in a box in the Snack Shop.
The Ribbon Box is also available in the Snack Shop.
The Angles posted our Sharks videos on You Tube!! You can access the link(s) from the Swim Team section of the RVA website.
Our meet with Garden Hills was a “Meet of the Week” which means a professional photographer was there taking photos. You can also access those through the link on the website.
New Sharks records have also been posted on the website.

Pending RVA Board approval, I am planning to return as Swim Team Manager for the 2010 season--unless someone else wants it:) Many thanks to the organizational volunteers that helped me this year. Several of you have already committed to helping again next year and I look forward to working with you again. If anyone else would like to get involved at an organizational level, please let me know.

We still have a big need for another Statistics Manager to help Bill Horlock. As I mentioned at the celebration, this position is necessary for us to remain in the Atlanta Swimming Association League. For additional information, contact myself or Bill Horlock at bhorlock@gmail.com

Some of the areas that I intend to work on for the 2010 season include

Continue to improve our communication through the website.
Providing an evening practice opportunity for our 6 and unders.
Work with the RVA Board and Pinehills neighborhood to keep our parking safe for home meets.
Continue to develop our coaching staff so they can continue to improve upon the skills of our swimmers.

Do you have additional ideas? If so please send them to me at cimowsky@mindspring.com. Although I may not be able to implement all suggestions, I welcome your feedback.

Stay tuned for –

Information regarding applying for Jr. Coaching positions to be posted shortly after the first of the year.
A tentative 2010 schedule posted by mid-March, 2010.

Go Sharks…in all of your other post season activities!!!

Stacey

Weekly Update

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:03:25 GMT

As we get into the Dog Days of summer, it's a relatively light week for RVA news. The only real reminder is that there is a Members Meeting Tonight, Wednesday, July 15 @ 7:00 p.m. at RVA. This will be a forum to discuss space and land usage issues at RVA. The meeting is open to all RVA members.

Weekly Update

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:02:41 GMT

We can all catch our collective breath after a Fantastic Swim Season, highlighted by the end of the year awards ceremony. THANKS AGAIN to Swim Team Manager Stacey Cimowsky, Head Coach Tricia Newmyer and Assistant Coach Jennifer McCarter, in particular, for their countless hours and contributions.

(1) As a reminder, TONIGHT (Wednesday, July 8) is Teen Night at the pool from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. There will be food, games and late swimming for teens.

(2) Also as a reminder, next Wednesday, July 15, is the Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at RVA. This meeting will be for an open discussion about members' ideas for RVA space and potential enhancements.

(3) Thanks to Leigh Clack for spearheading the effort to bring basketball goals back to RVA! The goals are already getting significant use.

(4) The Lifeguard of the Week is second-time winner Jake Hambrick. Jake is very thorough and has also returned several lost key cards to members.

(5) Although we're well into the summer of 2009, we wanted to recognize our new parents who joined RVA in 2009. The "rookies" include:

* Brian & Susan Banner

* Ray & Heather Bongers

* Frank & Carlyce Burns

* Amy & Nestor Carabajal

* Allison & Robert Carnegie

* Jason & Kristin Carr

* Meg & Rod Carter

* Jim & Gina Coker

* Harrison & Amanda Coleman

* Matt & Gretchen Compston

* Brian & Jessica Corley

* Scott & Mary Susan Costanzo

* Josh & Jennifer Dempsey

* Brad Ellis & Susan Widmer

* MG & Lelanie Farris

* Todd & Jocelyn Foust

* Kevin & April Gagnon

* Brian & Danya Gannon

* Tim & Sarah Gary

* Sekhar & Sudevi Ghoush

* Kris & Reema Gillian

* David & Alison Graham

* Julie Hicks

* Michael & Sandra Hyman

* Richard & Alyssa Kopelman

* Andrew Kronitz

* Michael & Charlene Lancaster

* Gerard & Darina Leonard

* Jim & Carrie Lowe

* Sam & JoAnn Maguire

* Brian & Melissa Martin

* Thom & Jackie McLean

* Glenn & Angie Messner

* David & Katherine Nicholson

* Jim & Cheryl Nickamp

* Sean & Deanne Norman

* Merrick & Lane Olives

* David Osbourne & Lisa Brown

* Todd & Erika Page

* Todd & Alice Phelan

* Conrad & Samantha Ramos

* Amy & Tucker Ramsey

* Farnaz & Shahram Rezaiamiri

* Robert & Erica Walpole

* Ella Wiggins

RVA To Open

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:00:43 GMT

The pool will reopen at 2 pm tomorrow afternoon.

Roxboro Pool Closed, Fecal Accident

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:05:28 GMT

Due to an accident in the pool earlier this morning, the pool must be shut down for at least 24 hours. The pool must be treated to ensure the safety of all our swimmers.

Another Email notification will be sent with the exact opening time for tomorrow.

Please remember to make sure your younger children are wearing rubber swim pants over their swim diapers and check with your potty trained children frequently.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Management

Weekly Update

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:11:17 GMT

(1) This week marked the last official week of the RVA Swim Team season, and it ended a spectacular year. Against a very tough schedule, the Roxboro Sharks ended the season with a 3-2 record, with the only losses coming to Garden Hills and Dunwoody Country Club.

This weekend, many of the Sharks competed in the ASA (Atlanta Swimming Association) Championships at Georgia Tech, and the Sharks performed beautifully! Out of 71 teams from all over Atlanta, the Sharks finished 20th! This is quite an accomplishment for a "smaller" club.

Of special note were the accomplishments of these RVA Sharks:

* Tyler Hare finished 1st in the Boys 6-and-Under 25 Backstroke race at the ASA Championships!

* Madeline Langley finished 1st in the Girls 7-8 25 Freestyle race at the ASA Championships!

* The RVA Girls 7-8 100 Free Relay team finished 2nd at the ASA Championships! This team consisted of Annalie Chesin, Olivia Hare, Lacy Kennedy and Madeline Langley.

(2) The annual Swim Team Party will be Monday , June 29, at 6:30 p.m. at RVA. Please be sure to attend this celebration. There will be prizes and some special video presentations.

(3) In the pursuit of maximizing space and amenities at RVA, there will be a Membership Meeting at RVA on Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to have an open forum discussion about people's ideas for sports facilities, parking, green space, etc. We welcome all interested to attend.

(4) Starting on Monday, June 29, the pool will open at 10:00 a.m. and will close at 9:00 p.m.

(5) For July, the Shark Bites Concession Stand Hours will be Monday-Friday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Concession Stand will also be open during the Adult Swim hours until 6:00 p.m.

(6) On Wednesday, July 8, there will be a Teens "Swim Under The Stars" Party. All RVA teens are invited to bring a guest and enjoy pizza and late night swimming until 10:30 p.m. on that date.

(7) The Lifeguard of the Week is Chloe Bowden, a sophomore at Riverwood HS. Chloe is known for being attentive to kids. She participates in lacrosse and cheerleading at Riverwood. She also volunteers at Chastain Park helping autistic kids ride horses.

(8) Speaking of lifeguards, please remember that the RVA lifeguards are our sheriffs! It is vitally important to remember that all members and members' kids pay strict attention to what our lifeguards say. RVA has a very friendly atmosphere, but when the lifeguards point something out, everyone must pay attention. And members, please remember that you are always responsible for the actions of your guests.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Swim Team Party tomorrow (Monday, June 29)!

Season End Celebration

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:44:34 GMT

Don't forget to RSVP for the Sharks Season End Celebration! Fun begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 29th.

Best of luck to our Sharks swimming in the ASA Championship Finals today!

Stacey

July 4th Party

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:27:02 GMT

Join us on Saturday, July 4, for RVA's annual Independence Day Celebration. Some of our coaches and lifeguards will be hosting games for the kids in the deep end of the pool beginning at 4:00. Then at 6:00 we will have an 'ole fashioned BBQ. The menu includes chopped pork, chopped chicken, brunswick stew, cole slaw and mac & cheese. Please RSVP and let us know if you can come.

The Eve before Championships

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:27:02 GMT

Everything that you could ever want to know about this event is posted at www.atlantaswimming.com under the 2009 ASA Championships.

Here are a few pertinent facts—

Plan for a 7:30 arrival. There may not be a lot of traffic getting to Georgia Tech but there will be plenty of people trying to get into the building in the morning. Please plan accordingly.

Directions can be found on the website at http://www.roxborovalley.com/Location.aspx?id=5 . It will cost $5 to park.

Our bullpen will be on the deck. That’s good because we are close to the action. Look for our Roxboro sign.

Heat sheets won’t be available until in the morning and there will be a limited supply for the coaches only. Jennifer will be prepared with index cards by swimmer so they can be marked up quickly. If parents want to purchase heat sheets, they generally sell them for about $6.

I had told y’all to bring food. I’m not sure they will allow it down on the deck so be flexible there.

I’ve personally asked some parents to be on the ready to help with lining up relays. All relays are at the start of the meet. Extra parent helpers are allowed on the deck if you have a specific pass. The challenge is I don’t know how many passes they will allow us. Thank you to those willing to serve. A second thank you if I have to change the plan because I don’t have enough passes.

Coach has asked that relay helpers walk the swimmers to their lane.

After the relays the parents will be asked (told if necessary!) to move to the stands as spectators. The coaches are the only ones allowed to stay on the deck with the swimmers. Just like a regular meet, the worst of the hectic will be over then, the deck will clear out some and the kids will be fine. League workers actually run the bullpens from that point on.

We have 7 coaches working. Three on the boys pool, three on the girls and Tricia floating between the two.

Times from the other divisional sessions will be posted all weekend. If you are interested you can watch your swimmers times against the others in the event. We won’t know for sure who is invited back to compete on Sunday until late Saturday night.

Good luck to all our Sharks tomorrow!!

Stacey

Roxboro Sharks E-News

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:58:39 GMT

Garden Hills 425 Roxboro 371

That’s something to be proud of!! We swam a much more powerful team last night and held our own. Great job swimmers!!

I told many of you that last night was “all about the kids”!! I hope they had a blast. I did! It was a fun meet. Many of the kids had good friends on the Garden Hills team and that added to the excitement.

In addition to the usual zillion volunteers it takes to host a swim meet, many parents took on new jobs. We had a pizza delivery guy, some taxi drivers, several tattoo ladies and traffic cops. Thank you all SO MUCH!!!!!

We will celebrate with our usual post meet donuts, ribbons and fun and games on Wednesday.

Thursday's practice (last practice of the season!) will be only for swimmers attending the Divisional Championship meet at Ga Tech on Friday.

Evening practices will be available on Wed and Thursday.

For Championship on Friday, plan on a 7:30 a.m. arrival at Georgia Tech (directions are available on the website.) You will have to pay $5 for parking. Contrary to what was previously posted, we will not be able to warm up there. The usual bullpen blankets and activities are good to bring. Events will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. We should conclude by about 12:30.

Swimmers invited to return on Sunday will be posted on www.atlantaswimming.com late Saturday evening.

Please plan to come to the Season End Celebration on Monday, June 29^th at 6:30. Eat dinner before you come---we will be celebrating with ice cream for dessert. Please RSVP Yes if you are planning to attend. If you don't, I may not have enough ice cream!! OH NO THAT WOULD BE TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Sharks...just a little bit longer:)

Stacey

Garden Hills Events by Swimmer

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:01:09 GMT

Attached are the events by swimmer for tonights meet. Please mark up your swimmer. Thanks!

Details for the Garden Hills Meet

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:17:53 GMT

I can't believe we are down to the last dual meet of the season! And we will finish with a bang--lots of swimmers, senior swims and a pizza party after!!

Our goal will be to post the line up by 1:00 pm on Tuesday.

Very important for this meet--PARKING!! Garden Hills will be bringing approximately 250 swimmers. Kingsley brought 110 and parking was a mess. Please--

- review the Home Meet Parking Plan (attached) and adhere to the rules. I have also sent this to the other team.

-carpool if you possibly can.

-utilize friends who live in Pinehills and, with their permission, park in their driveways. (The Frankels and the Freemans are both gone this week and offered theirs!)

Hats off to Hillary Yarmowich who is leading the parking brigade. She will be working with other Pinehills neighbors to close the RVA lot and the short street past Lee Circle as soon as they are full. After that, people can drop their swimmers at the top of the hill and go up Lee Circle and out into the neighborhood to park. Please note that Lee Circle will be one way with parking only on one side. The Hares and Langstons will be using their golf carts to circle the neighborhood and provide rides back to the swimmer drop off.

The only down side to our parking brigade is that it utilizes more volunteers. EVERYONE has to work this week!! Sign up to volunteer if you have not already done so. This is the last meet, everyone knows the drill, no excuses. After the meet, we will cross check swimmers with volunteers. If you didn’t work, I will cash your participation check.

Some of our 11 -14 swimmers have been asked to assist in bullpens. Two reasons—one I will probably need more parents in the concession stand. Two many of these young people will be applying for coaching positions in the future—I want to see how they perform. If you are asked to make a change in your volunteer post as a result of this, please do so willingly.

Regardless of how late the meet goes, we will close the meet with senior swims for Pax, Jennifer and Ansley McCarter, Ashley Norman and Matt Priede. All of these young adults have contributed huge to the Sharks this season and we plan to send them off in style. We will be celebrating after that with pizza for all the swimmers that can hang that late.

Lastly, a quick reminder of RVAs alcohol policy--The last sentence states “No alcohol will be consumed during home swim meets.”

As team manager it has become very important to me that we host a good meet. Many thanks in advance to those of you who will help with that Tuesday night!

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

pool open

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:53:47 GMT

The pool is now open!

Thank you.

Pool Closed

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:33:37 GMT

The Pool will be closed until further notice due to plumbing issues. Another email will be sent out later this afternoon with an update on when the pool will reopen. Someone will be available to answer the pool phone throughout the day, should you have any questions.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Management

Ice Cream Social

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:19:21 GMT

Looking for a fun, relaxing way to spend Father's Day? Join us for ice cream by the pool this Sunday, from 2:00 until the ice cream is either all eaten or melts (whichever comes first). We'll have an assortment of your favorite frozen treats for kids of all ages! Hope you can come.

ASA Championships

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:23:37 GMT

We've gotten alot of questions about the Championship Meet. Let's see if I can provide more information...and maybe more from a parent perspective than a team manager.

We will be swimming with 21 other teams on that Friday morning. We will start promptly at 9 with warm ups at 8 which means you'll be leaving your house between 7 and 7:15 because it takes awhile to get parked and in there. The natatorium is beautiful but it's big. All of the bullpens are underneath our statium seating and parents can't go down there...you have to have a pass and we get a limited number. The children are lined up in chairs awaiting their turn for the blocks. Food is available but it's a long line--best to take your own. All of the 6 and under events are first just like in a big meet. Because the bull pen situation is hardest on the little ones, we will be limiting the number of 6U we will be taking. (Erica will communicate that directly with them) The 7 and ups can pick the event they really want to swim (or Coach Tricia can tell them what she thinks) because she is not lining us up against just one team.

For the confident swimmer, it's a rush. For the nervous swimmer, it can be scary.

We want 7 and ups who have swam in at least one big meet to sign up if they want to be included. That said, I have to pay $15/ swimmer for them to swim. Do not sign up and not show. RSVPs close at end of the day this Friday. I've asked for nos but for this event I will happily take yeses too. Maybes are not an option!

The swimmers invited back for Sunday are determined from their times on Friday.

If you want more information, I would recommend that you ask someone that has done it before. Also, feel free to contact me about it if you have questions. Hope this helps.

Stacey

Weekly Update

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:15 GMT

Rumor has it that it was buried underneath the concession stand with some old Pirate treasure. Another urban legend was that it was under Dean's mattress and was discovered when he moved. Wherever it was, it was found and passed around last week like the Stanley Cup. We're talking about the Can of RVA Whup Ass!

It had been so long since this can had been seen that you couldn't even read the "Born On" date on it. But, RVA pulled it out last week in Dunwoody when the RVA Sharks put a sizable whipping on the Branches at their place. The resounding Swim Team win propelled the Sharks to a 2-1 record going into tonight against the Brittany (Spears) Club.

(1) The heroes were plentiful in last week's Swim Meet, but special notice should be given to Brenner Appel, Sara Beth Cimowsky, Lacy Kennedy, Anna Kreger, Chris McCarter, Jennifer McCarter and Bailey Norman. They led the RVA effort in perhaps the team's best showing in years!

(2) Special congratulations go out to Tyler Hare, who recently broke the long-standing RVA 6-and-under 25 Free record! Tyler leads the class of 6-and-unders that has been regarded by Sports Illustrated as the next wave of great Atlanta amphibians.

(3) The tennis camps at RVA have had excellent attendance so far this summer. There are several more weeks of camps, so be sure to consider this great option for your up-and-coming Federers and Venuses.

(4) The RVA Lifeguard of the Week is Jacob Hambrick. Jacob was nominated by both a fellow lifeguard and a pool member, who noted that Jacob is really good with kids. Jacob is a rising junior at St. Pius.

Looking forward to a great turnout at the Swim Meet tonight!

Mark your Kids Up!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:06:55 GMT

Here is the meet line up!! Go ahead and mark your kids up so we can avoid the pre-meet chaos of the kids not knowing what they will swim.

Changes to this Mark-up sheet should be minimal and will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

Kids should be marked on their arm in the EHL format. Event number first, then Heat number, then lane. There is an example of this on the swim team page. For example 2/6 would be heat 2, lane 6. The number in parenthesis after relays is the order in the relay your child will swim. In free relays, the kids only need to know their order. For the medley relays : (1)- Back /(2)-Breast/ (3)-Fly / (4)-Free

Also go ahead and put your childs first and last name on their right shoulder.

Sharks Weekly Update!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:59:25 GMT

Sharks Update week ending June 13^th_

Brittany Club meet on TUESDAY 6/16-- See the website for details. Our plan is to post the line up after practice on Tuesday so it includes heat and lane assignments. Please mark up your swimmer from the posting and we will check them upon arrival at Brittany.

Photos – On Wednesday 6/17 during practice. Don’t worry we will still have donuts!! Order forms will be available starting on Monday. Even if you don’t plan to purchase photos, please come and be a part of the team photo! The photographer will begin taking individual and sibling shots a little after 9:00 with the team photo around 10:00.

Speaking of photos...we have some great ones from the meet. Tom Donlan and Candy Maley both post on the website. Candy is so shutter happy she had to start a site on Snapfish to hold them all!! Contact Candy at candymaley@comcast.net if you want a link to that site.

Swim Team Registration included a T-shirt for the kids. I think I have gotten them to almost everyone. If I missed you, I’m sorryL. Please contact me.

Upcoming...

NASA Meet-- This is the league championship held at the Georgia Tech Olympic Natatorium. It is an awesome experience for the kids to be able to swim at that facility!!

Our team swims on Friday 6/26 from 9 - 12:30. Finalists (fastest times) will be Sunday (time TBD). I’ll add details to the website as I receive them.

RSVP No if you are not coming ASAP—The cut off is this Friday (6/19). If you are planning to swim, e-mail Coach Tricia the events that you would like to swim. Please note—Our team pays a fee/swimmer for this event. If you say you are coming, please be sure and show up.

Last home meet (Tuesday 6/23) against Garden Hills. RSVPs close this Friday 6/19. Their team is BIG (about 250 swimmers)!! Everyone needs to be prepared to pitch in extra to make this meet run smoothly. We’ll celebrate after with pizza and free swim for whoever can hang that late!!

Our Season End Celebration will be an Ice Cream Party on Monday 6/29 at 6:30. Please RSVP Yes if you are planning to come.

*Please contact me at cimowsky@mindspring.com if you would be willing to help decorate and/or serve for this event. Thanks!

See you at the pool!

Stacey

Power Restored as of 6/13

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:39:43 GMT

The power will be restored to the courts as of Saturday 6/13. Thanks for your patience.

Lights on Courts

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:42:16 GMT

All,

There is no electricity on the tennis courts at this time. We have just been made aware of the problem and working to get it fixed. We will keep you posted when the lights are back on. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Roxboro v. Branches, swimmers take your mark!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:25:51 GMT

The meet line up by name has been posted. Please use this to mark up your swimmer by event--we will add heat and lanes at the meet after the changes/substitutions are made. Please check this roster carefully--including for friends that you know are/aren't going to be there. Please let Tricia and I know of any changes so she can make them prior to the meet.

Hey where did the RSVP list go?!! I closed it and took it off the website. Why? The deadline date for RSVPs has a very specific reason--that is when Tricia starts preparing the line up. Last week we had some people use the RSVP list after that date, their names got mixed in with the previous RSVPs and it resulted in some no shows for the meet. They did the right thing to tell us...we just have to tell Tricia specifically so she can take action upon the change.

Moral of the story--RSVP before the end of the Friday prior to the meet!! If you have a change after that call or e-mail Tricia with a courtesy e-mail to me. Thank you!

Go to the website immediately and commit to a work position for the meet if you have not already done so. Meets are run completely by parent volunteers. Each swimmer is required to have a guardian work one half of EVERY meet in which they participate. Holly will be putting parents who have not yet signed up in open slots on Wednesday evening. Please be respectful to other parents and fulfill your commitment.

For all bullpen volunteers, please do not sign up for the first half if you can not be at the meet on time. The bullpen parents are responsible for marking up the kids prior to warmups and this can't be done if you aren't there. In addition, please stay in your bullpen as much as possible. The bullpen requires constant attention from parents to make certain that our swimmers make each event. In the Dunwoody meet, we had several close calls in which swimmers almost missed their events.

Swimmers - check in with Coaches.

Parents - check in with Holly.

The Branches meet will most likely be ran with precision. Those of you who have been there before no doubt remember their meet manager Virginia Lane!! The score between our two clubs is generally close and the competition is fun. Let's show them what we can do!!

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Weekly Update

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:46:41 GMT

At RVA, we are in the midst of Swim Season at its finest!

(1) The RVA Sharks are now 1-1 after an impressive home win over Kingsley and a narrow defeat against Dunwoody Country Club at Dunwoody. As one RVA member commented, "we lost to a team with a golf course, an ice machine and a full beer stand."

The Sharks are off to a wonderful start against a tough schedule. It's great to see kids of all ages improving each week. Some of the swimmers who continue to excel include Sam Angle, Wilson Couture, Tyler Hare and Theo Moss.

(2) In this, the busiest week of the RVA Swim Team season, the Sharks have another meet on Thursday, June 11, at The Branches. Hopefully we can come back from Dunwoody with a win!

(3) The second of three Mini-Meets for 6-and-unders is Friday, June 12, at 11:00 a.m. Over 50 6-and-under swimmers participated in last week's Mini-Meet.

(4) At the recent home swim meet, the concession stand run by the Maiellaro family was a BIG HIT! Props also go out to the grilling crew of Grant Kitts, Doug Cleary and Rick Maley, who proved that swimming bubbles and suds mix well together.

(5) Thanks to Rob Carnegie who donated some ping pong supplies.

(6) The Lifeguard of the Week is Ansley McCarter who, according to Nina V., is "known for her even temperedness." Ansley is in her final swim season for RVA and is a rising sophomore at UGA.

(7) Please check the Lost & Found area at the back left side of the pavillion right away. Unclaimed items will soon be donated.

(8) On an unpleasant note, some "tt" bandits have been caught doing their thing in the stairwell leading from the pavillion to the bathrooms. Those caught were several boys aged 6-12, so parents, please be vigilant to make sure this doesn't happen any more.

(9) The card reader at the front gate hasn't been working, so if you're a morning swimmer and need access to the pool, feel free to call Nina Vestal @ (404) 237-4879. She's usually up early walking her dog.

(10) And finally, attached is the latest RVA profile on T.M.F. Enjoy!

Great Night at DCC Sharks!

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:53:55 GMT

Good swimming last night Sharks--especially with so many of our swimmers absent!! The results are posted on the website to the right of the meet info page~

Many of you noticed some bad calls by the ref. I wanted you to know that Tricia went to bat for your swimmers by filling a complaint with the league. Afterwards, she calculated that those races would have still resulted in a team loss but it did impact a couple of our individual races. Dunwoody CC also noticed issues with the starter and supported us in our call. The league has promised us that we will not be assigned that starter again.

You guys were great with your arrival time!! I actually felt a little bad with our team sitting there in the sun before their team even arrived...and then I was reminded of what traffic is like in that area at 5pm:) Thank you for getting your swimmers there so we didn't have to worry about scratches.

Many volunteered gratiously and long. You show support for your children and their team with your efforts. Thank you!

Down your donuts quick!! We are off to the next meet against the Branches on Thursday. Sign outs for this meet are closed as Tricia will be preparing the line up later today. Please e-mail her with a courtesy e-mail to me of any changes in your attendance for Thursday.

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

Roxboro vs Dunwoody Country Club

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:52:57 GMT

The line up for tonight has been posted and attached.

Please see the meet details (including directions) on the website.

All swimmers should check in with the coaches. All parents should check in with Holly Howell. Please remember all parents are expected to work half of the meet if their children are swimming.

This meet is expected to be extremely close. Our challenge is that we have alot of swimmers absent this week. Please have your swimmers eat well (because you know they are going to eat a ton of candy during the meet!!) and rest this afternoon. We need their fastest times ever tonight!!

Go Sharks!!

Stacey

6U Mini-Meet and 6Us in June 8 Big Meet

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:29:16 GMT

The first 2009 6 and under (6U) Mini-Meet held on Friday June 5th was a HUGE success! We had over 50 6Us participate in this event! A Roxboro Shark "Thank You" to our timers, recorders, ribbon volunteers, snack helpers and coaches!

Those 6Us who will be participating in the June 8th "Big Meet" at Dunwoody CC are posted on the website at http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=381

Questions? Contact Erica Carter belcarter@comcast.net

6Us and Evening Practices: Update

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:11:16 GMT

I wanted to officially get back to 6 and under parents on this topic.  We will NOT be offering evening practice for 6 and unders for the 2009 season. I am very sorry about this and accept complete responsiblity for the miscommunication.  However, we already added 30 minutes of practice time that took away general pool space this season.  It was not appropriate for me to ask for additional space mid-season. 

Evening practices will be made available for 6 and unders in the 2010 season (although many of you will be moved up by then!)  It is important to remember that for all ages evening practice is structured differently.  It is much less instructional but does offer a swimmer opportunity to condition if they are unable to make morning practice.

One of my challenges as swim team manager is to realize that, despite the intensity of the season for us in the middle of swim team, there is a good majority of Roxboro families that value the club for other reasons.  I must work to balance between the parties.  Thank you for your support, and I hope your swimmers are having a wonderful season.

Stacey Cimowsky

Pool Is Open

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:22:05 GMT

After experiencing some pipe issues yesterday (Friday), the RVA pool is now open on Saturday for business as usual. We apologize for any missed pool time. Thanks.

Sharks Weekly Update!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:52:30 GMT

Kingsley Meet

Great job!! Results are posted on the website at the right hand side of the Kingsley meet page.
The other team has a missing beach towel. It was a large multi-colored striped towel with Nautica written on the end across the towel. Anyone seen it? If so let me know.
Hats off to The Maiellaros for leading our concessions stand. They want to add a few things before our next meet. We would like to offer some yummy cookies for sale. Anyone got a bakery contact? If so contact Bev.

Stroke Clinic on Saturday

Please RSVP Yes if you are planning to come. I’m going to check our attendance against the RSVP list and if you have not RSVPed I am going to give you griefJ

Kids for Kids at Marist

You are running out of time to get involved!! See the website for details.

Next Week will be Busy. We have meets on

MONDAY and THURSDAY.

* Everyone needs to RSVP NO by end of the day Friday (that’s today folks!) if you will not be there for either meet!!! Tricia will be exchanging the Dunwoody CC meet on Sunday. If our line ups are in order she can coach next week instead of being tied to the laptop.

* Go on and volunteer too!! We’ve tweaked a few positions as a result of our last meet. Specifically we have added some 1^st half positions to help with the swimmers pre-meet. We have also added a data entry position (this job is guaranteed a chair!!) to help with computer work. Bill Horlock will still be overseeing the system but additional data entry will get our results faster.

* Additional info from our volunteer coordinator Holly Howell--

If you weren't able to assist in the 1st meet, please be sure to sign up or e-mail holly gtholly@bellsouth.net
new positions were added and most are for the beginning of the meet - these are good positions for the 6 and under parents that aren't able to stay for the entire meet
the new position - "swimmer markup" is to assist the bullpen managers from 4pm to 5:30pm in marking up kids - do not volunteer for this unless you can be on time
all 1st half bullpen managers need to be on time as the kids will be marked up in the bullpen - not by the coaches. if you can't be at the meet on time, don't sign up for this position
please be sure to check in at the beginning of the meet or as soon as possible even if your position is in the 2nd half. i don't know if you need to be replaced if i don't know you are there.

Miscellaneous

Check out Susan Campbell’s spiritwear info on the website. http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimModule.aspx?id=385

Also see the contact info for the all of the coaches. http://www.roxborovalley.com/SwimCoaches.aspx

Sharks Showtime!!

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:09:42 GMT

It's Showtime!!

The 'events by swimmer' has been posted and is attached. It's a different format this year - age by gender in alphabetical order. It should be much easier for mark-ups.

Arrive by 4:00. Our swimmers warm up at 4:30. Meet starts promptly at 5:30.

Volunteers - Don't know why the website sent an announcement about Dunwoody before we swim Kingsley but don't worry about that! Just plan to check in when you arrive with Holly Howell (with the big blue clipboard at the table at the side of the pool nearest the pavilllion). If you haven't already signed up on the website, please do so ASAP. If you go to sign up and everything is filled--check in with Holly anyway. We need extra hands with this being our first meet and hosting it at home.

Parking - Remember one side only. We will tow if necessary.

Concessions - Cash only.

Shirts, caps and heat sheets - for sale.

Tensions always run a little high on meet days. Do your best to be patient with me, the coaches, each other and our children:) Thank you.

GO SHARKS!!!!

Stacey

Weekly Update

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:23:25 GMT

This is a HUGE WEEK for RVA!

(1) As everyone should know, the first SWIM MEET of the 2009 season is tomorrow (Tuesday), 6/2, against Kingsley at RVA. Because we only have two home swim meets this year, we need to rock Buckhead with SOME NOISE for this first meet! The meet starts at 5:30 p.m. Swimmers should report starting at 4:00 p.m.

This Opening Night for the 2009 Swim Season is the culmination of hours of preparation by our young swimmers. Be sure to encourage swimmers that you know and swimmers that you don't know (wearing RVA colors, of course)! Also, show your RVA team spirit by wearing your new Roxboro Sharks t-shirts. If you don't have a t-shirt yet, they will be on sale tomorrow before and during the Swim Meet.

(2) Because of the Tuesday Swim Meet, the pool will be closed at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday in order to have time to have a clean, ready-to-go facility for our Kingsley guests.

(3) Please note that the Shark Bites Concession Stand will be closed for the meet, but fear not. There will be great food and beverages being served by RVA members, with proceeds going back to the RVA Swim Team. Please be sure to have cash on hand as you will not be able to charge meals and drinks at the Swim Meet.

(4) Please remember about parking for the Swim Meet. If you're parking on Roxboro Drive, please only park on the right side of the street as you're approaching the pool. We anticipate lots of bodies and cars, so arrive early and be patient if you have to walk a little ways. Also, be VERY CAREFUL about driving where numerous young 'uns will be walking in the same area.

(5) Another HUGE EVENT this week is the First Mini-Meet for 6-and-under swimmers on Friday, June 5, at 11:00 a.m. These are the future stars of RVA and the pipeline of next generation talent, so please come show your support. For many of these swimmers, this will be their first ever competition, so let's make it special for all.

(6) Speaking of parties, the post-Memorial Day party held yesterday was a TREMENDOUS SUCCESS! According to RVA Nutritionist Lucy Horlock, over 500 Varsity Hot Dogs were served! Long-time RVA partygoers said that the reaction and turnout was reminiscent of when The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show! Or maybe more like when Carrot Top first appeared at the Punch Line, or perhaps somewhere in between. In any event, it was a stellar event.

(7) The Lifeguard of the Week is David Hambrick. David helped to get the pool ready for opening, but his first real challenge was to work the traditional Sarah Smith 5th Grade Party. He did an exemplary job with that choice assignment. David will be playing football at LaGrange College starting in the fall.

(8) If anyone got home from RVA and just realized that they have a pair of blue Crocs that are mismatched in size, please contact Hillary Yarmowich. She has a mismatched pair in size, so somebody out there probably has the same unmatched pair!

ALL PARENTS, be sure to conduct Bed Checks tonight to be sure that your swimmers are getting plenty of shut-eye in advance of the big Swim Meet tomorrow!

Summer Workout schedule!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:00:24 GMT

Summer is here and the workout schedule is changing to accommodate a little more sleep!

The summer schedule is as follows:

Tuesday- 6-7:30am

Thursday- 6-7:30am

Drop in for any amount of time that suits your schedule- $10 per visit.

Sharks Meet Info + Weekly Update

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:05:45 GMT

Weekly Team Update May 31, 2009

Swim meet v. Kingsley

Volunteers
Parking
Kids for Kids
Swim Lessons
Braves game

Our first meet is Tuesday night (6/3) at Home against Kingsley. Check the details on the website. Wash your beach towels, wish for good weather (check out the inclement weather policy on the website just in case) and let the real season begin!!

Our volunteer sign ups are looking good for Tuesday. Please note that we have just released the 6 and under list of swimmers and their parents are now ready to volunteer. If you have signed up for a first half position and can switch to second half, please do so to allow our new parents a chance to volunteer.

The upper parking lot will be closed after 3:00 on Tuesday. It will be reserved parking for meet officials and the bull pen for our guests. We are also trying something new and putting the concession stand out there to relieve the congestion down near the restrooms. Hats off to our concession crew led by Tom and Bev Maiellaro! The RVA Snack Shack will be closed during the meet and concession transactions will be CASH ONLY. Revenue generated from swim meet concessions goes straight to swim team.

So...come hungry and spend heartily!!

Also, we are planning to have heat sheets available for sale through the concession stand.

Parking...will be a mess. It always is and I am thankful for the good nature of our Pine Hills neighbors. Please note that parking is ONLY on the right side of the street. This is to allow emergency vehicle passage if necessary.

Expect details about the meet line up Monday pm or Tuesday am.

Information about the Kids for Kids swim meet (Sat 6/13) has been added to the website. We need a commitment from 20 to field a team for this event. RSVP Yes through the website it you are interested.

Coaches contact information has also been added to the website. They are available to teach private lessons.

Atlanta swimming is offering a night at the Braves Game on Wednesday, June 3^rd for summer league participants. Check out the details on www.atlantaswimming.com Sounds like a fun time!!

I can’t wait until I see our swimmers on the blocks Tuesday night--GO SHARKS!!!!!

Stacey

6U Meet & General Information

Sat, 30 May 2009 16:12:52 GMT

A few things...

I have posted the most recent updates to the 6 and under lists on the website under "Six and Unders-- Ready for the Big Meets!!" and highlighted in blue the names of the children invited to swim in league meets.  A couple of things about that...this is the first run at it.  Children will likely be added as their skills progress throughout the season and they gain experience in the mini meets.  If your child's name is on the list and you do not want them to swim, RSVP No on the website.  If you child is NOT on the list and you feel like they are ready and you really want them to swim, e-mail me at cimowsky@mindspring.com and let me know. 

If your child is swimming in the Tuesday night meet, you are expected/encouraged to volunteer. You can do that through the website right up until 3:00 pm on the day of the meet.  Realistically most of our first half volunteer jobs are signed up for.  I am going to ask parents that will be there first half to move to second half.  Even with that, we may have more volunteers than we need first half.  If so, pick someone to work with/watch so that you can learn a job and be ready for next time!

Some of you have expressed concern that we do not offer an evening practice opportunity for 6 and unders.  First of all, I apologize because this was not clear on the website and that was my personal error.  Sorry--I'm a newbie too:)  I am researching to see if this is an option.  The challenges--The coaching needs for 6 and unders are very different than the older kids that are just working to maintain their skills when they are unable to attend morning practice.  Several of our coaches also work as lifeguards and it becomes a scheduling issue.  To offer for 6 and unders, I have to ask for additional pool space which takes away from the general membership and I have to get that approved by the Board.  I've talked to several of you about it.  If others have a strong opinion about it, please e-mail me.  

This is just an observation so take it for what it's worth...we've had some tears in the 11:30 practice.  Please keep in mind that if you let your children swim from 11-11:30 they may be tired and quick to cry during their 11:30 practice.  Swimming is hard work:)

Erica will be back next week.  In the meantime, please contact me with questions.

Thanks!  Stacey

Weekly Update

Tue, 26 May 2009 22:13:42 GMT

See the attachment for this week's RVA Profile on N.V.

(1) Remember that morning Swim Team practices start this week on 5/27.

(2) Please remember to RSVP for the Memorial Day party that is now rescheduled for Sunday, 5/31. The party will be catered by The Varsity, and food and beverages will be served between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.

(3) A new feature will be the "Lifeguard of the Week" recognition. Congratulations should go to Pax Vestal, who has been selected as the "Preseason Lifeguard of the Week." He was selected because during the preseason, he showed up for a variety of thankless tasks like digging holes and doing some heavy lifting.

"Lifeguard of the Week" nominations are encouraged throughout the swim season. If you have any nominations, please forward them to nvestal@emory.edu. We also welcome any specific comments about a particular lifeguard's performance.

NO PRACTICE M/T + UPDATE

Sun, 24 May 2009 16:41:54 GMT

No practice Monday or Tuesday. Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday!!

Morning practice begins on Wednesday. Please check the website for specific times.

A few other housekeeping items--

T-shirts have been ordered. I will have them for distribution at practice as soon as they come in.

We have times on 6 and unders. We will work out the details of the 6 and unders swimming in the big meets this upcoming week.

Many thanks to all who participated in the Practice meet. I have tweaked our volunteer sign ups as a result of that and a league meeting that I attended this week. Please visit the website to volunteer. If you are having trouble with the website, please contact April MacLane or myself to assist you. We are happy to help!

See you at the pool!

Stacey

Play Area - Parking Lot

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:09:39 GMT

Based on getting feedback from the RVA membership, we are working toward the goal of creating more "kid play space" at RVA. For the immediate future, please note that you may see a rope in the upper parking lot in the area closest to the RVA pool entrance gate. This rope will be blocking off a section of the parking lot with the goal of creating some play space. This will be a temporary situation as the RVA Board and membership strive to come up with a better Play Area/Sports Court solution. To that end, there will be a meeting in June (date TBD) where a range of Play Area ideas will be discussed. Stay tuned, and we apologize for taking away a few parking spaces for the short term.

Wednesday "Sports Court" Meeting - Postponed

Mon, 18 May 2009 23:41:30 GMT

Please note that the Wednesday (5/20) meeting to discuss RVA sports facility options WILL NOT be taking place. We will notify you shortly about the rescheduled date. Thanks.

RVA Weekly Update

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:52:26 GMT

With this coming week being the last week of school for a lot of RVA families, starting this Friday (5/22), RVA will be open every day!

(1) Please be sure to RSVP on the RVA web site if you plan to attend the Memorial Day (5/25) party that will be catered by The Varsity. The food and drinks will be served from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Memorial Day.

(2) For those of you who are interested in using WiFi at RVA, the code is 7036, the last four numbers of the RVA phone number.

(3) There has been much recent discussion about how we can best use the RVA space for fun activities outside of swimming and tennis. In particular, there has been a lot of discussion about some form of a sports court. With that in mind, the RVA Board, led by VP-Pools Randy Terrell, will be conducting a meeting at RVA on Wednesday (5/20) to discuss various possibilities with those members who are interested. If you have thoughts about a basketball-friendly area or other sports court possibilities, please come to this informal gathering on 5/20 @ 7:00 p.m. at RVA. All RVA members are welcome to attend this meeting. As a reminder, in the meantime, the tennis courts are to be used for tennis only.

(4) The RVA Profiles will resume next week.

Practice Meet RSVP if NO required!

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:25:32 GMT

Practice Meet Saturday May 19th at 8:30 at the pool

Everyone MUST rsvp NO if you are not going to attend (6 and unders--we know not to expect you)

A critical part of this practice meet is to practice with our computer system. We must have an accurate roster to do that.

We know it's a busy weekend...if you can not attend we will re-schedule an opportunity to get your swimmer's time.

Thanks Stacey

Tennis Court Use

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:42:43 GMT

Tennis courts are for tennis use only! Children are NOT ALLOWED to play on the courts during swim practice or adult swim. There has been some vandalism that has occurred to equipment on the courts during these times.

Parents and RVA members-please help enforce this policy by not allowing your children access to the tennis courts with your family's access card. Also, if you see children on the court and they do not have tennis shoes on or rackets in their hands, please ask them to leave the courts.

Thanks for your support!

Swim Team Update

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:07:30 GMT

One week into practice and we have approximately 190 swimmers registered!!

We had a decent week of practices in spite of some nasty weather. I appreciate everyone's patience as we have been and will continue to be short of coaches until we move to morning practices. Our Assistant Coach, Jennifer McCarter will join us this week but the jr coaches will still be in and out based upon their own school schedule.

fyi--I have added an inclement weather policy to the swim team section of the website.

As in all sports, a portion of the practice is instructional. Your children cannot learn if they are under the water while the coaches are talking or cutting up with their friends. The coaches will ask them a couple of times to behave and pay attention. After that, the children will be asked to sit out with their parents for the rest of that particular practice. Tricia and I trust that parents will reinforce with their children how they should act during practice and support this policy.

Swim suit rep will be at Roxboro on Wednesday and I'll place the T-shirt order by the end of the week. I know the kids are excited to get outfitted!

Our practice meet will be held this upcoming Saturday, May 16th. This is a great opportunity for swimmers and volunteers to become more familiar with the runnings of a swim meet. Details can be found on the website. Six and unders do not have to attend this event. We can get times for them at their practice. Please remember to sign up to volunteer at this meet. It will be a learning opportunity for all!

I am doing my best to keep the website current. Our Swim Team events and details are listed. Please note that there are specific instructions as to whether to RSVP yes or no for events. It's extremely obvious to others if you don't read the instructions carefully!!

Please contact me with questions or concerns. Thanks! Stacey

Weekly Update

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:01:02 GMT

Please see the attachment for our next RVA profile - C.T.N. If you have any suggestions for people or things to be featured as an RVA profile, please hit the reply button and let us know your thoughts!

Here are some updates:

(1) We now have one week's worth of Swim Team practices for the Roxboro Sharks under our belts. With over 190 swimmers, we have the largest squad in RVA history. As a reminder, there is a Practice Swim Meet this Saturday, 5/16, at 9:00 a.m. Please note that 6-and-unders (there are over 80 of you!) do not have to attend.

(2) There will be a series of Junior Tennis Camps at RVA starting on June 1. Stay tuned for details coming your way.

(3) The new Online Directory is now available on the RVA web site. In lieu of the printed directory, this online directory is now ready. If you would like to download a copy of the new directory, you can go to the "Directory Download" tab on the RVA home page.

Guest Policy

Fri, 08 May 2009 09:34:41 GMT

Please see the attached information on RVA's Guest Pass policy. The new Guest Passes will be available starting today at the pool.

Swim Practice Today

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:47:06 GMT

As stated earlier in the week, it will be rare that I will cancel practice but, today...PRACTICE IS CANCELLED. I think we will have a short lull in the bad weather but the cell that is following looks nasty.

Thanks for your understanding.

Stacey

SWIMSUIT FITTINGS RESCHEDULED

Wed, 06 May 2009 14:47:49 GMT

SWIM SUIT FITTINGS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH @ 4:30. THE WEATHER IS REALLY NASTY TODAY :( STAY HOME!

THANKS

The weather is yucky...practice on?

Mon, 04 May 2009 15:30:11 GMT

PRACTICE IS AT YOUR DISCRETION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER

We will rarely cancel practice because spring weather in Atlanta is so sporadic and it could change before we get an e-mail out. It's always a good idea to check the forecast right before you leave for the pool on iffy days. That said, safety always comes first. We follow the same protocol for swim team practice that the pool does. If you hear thunder, we clear the pool for 20 minutes. Use your best judgement and the temperament of your child as a guide. Some kids love to swim in the rain because there are fewer at practice, the water is often warmer than the air and it's kind of neat. Other children are traumatized at the thought and you will struggle to get them back in the pool the rest of the season.

We start practices earlier than most teams and these May practices are always catch as catch can. Hopefully later in the season will be filled with only sunshine.

Stacey

RVA Profile

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:22:46 GMT

Here is the first RVA profile (attached).

Weekly Newsletter + First RVA Profile

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:20:48 GMT

At RVA, we will be featuring regularly a different personality so that RVA members can get to know one another better. This week, our first profile is on a popular figure that goes by the initials T.H.D. (see the attached profile)!

Here are some other updates:

1. Swim Team practices start TODAY (May 4), weather permitting. Be sure to check the RVA web site for the starting times for the various age groups.

2. For the Swim Team, the Sharks are in desperate need of an additional statistics person to help Bill Horlock. All swim meets use standard swimming software called Hy-tek. RVA is required to maintain it for our team and utilize it during meets. The statistics person works during the meets and sometimes before and after. It is a very important job, and we need someone to help split duties with Bill. We need to fill this spot in order to participate in the league!

The ideal candidate is someone that is good with computers and calm under pressure. The person would interface with coaches and managers from both RVA and rival teams. There is training available this weekend (May 9-10). Whoever is able to help out, please contact Stacey Cimowsky @ cimowsky@mindspring.com.

3. The Shark Bites concession stand will actually be open earlier in the season this year than in previous years. Between now and Memorial Day, it's primarily open during the Adult Swim 10 minutes each hour between noon and 6:00 p.m. each day. See the attachment for more information.

4. RVA maintenance man Dean Harden has moved into some fancy new digs on Lenox Road. The problem is that he is in need of many household accessories. If you have any of these items just laying around your house not being used, please consider donating them to Dean: Bed (queen or full), bed linens, towels, pillows, blankets, plates, cups, couch.

If you have anything to donate, you can drop it off at the Langston's house (last house on the left before you enter the pool).

5. Finally, we thought everyone might be interested to know that a deer was spotted in the early a.m. hours at the entrance to RVA! At first, we thought it was a figment of Bo Maiellaro's imagination, but then the information was confirmed by multiple neighborhood sources. It was not a BUCKhead, but a doehead.

ATTN 6 Under Sharks and Minnows

Sat, 02 May 2009 07:00:57 GMT

Wow! We had over 80 Six and under swimmers for the Readiness Test! Coach Tricia, Erica and I were overwhelmed with the quantity and quality of these young swimmers.

Six and unders—The names by category are posted on the website under “Six and Under Try out Results 2009”. Please plan to come to practice next week as indicated by your shark or minnow category. We will need to slightly adjust the split of children between the practice times and we ask your cooperation with this. Our goal is to provide quality instruction and a safe environment for all.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work through the logistics of the size of this age group.

Make sure you wear your sunglasses for those 6 and under practices. The RVA Sharks future is very bright with them on the team!!

Thanks!

Stacey

Follow Up to Swim Team Registration...

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:30:25 GMT

Oh no...I missed Swim Team registration! What do I do now?

Check out the details on the website--

You can print off the Team forms, complete them, include your checks and mail to Stacey. Or you can plan to deliver to her next week at practice on Wednesday.

Most importantly—you must register your swimmer with the league by going to www.atlantaswimming.com and clicking on the online registration in the upper left corner. Best to do that right now!! Prices go up on Friday, May 1st.

What about swim suits? You can follow the instructions on the RVA website and order online. Or the swimsuit rep will be back at Roxboro on Wednesday, May 6th at 5:00. Remember that the team swimsuit is an optional purchase.

Please note that a late fee goes into effect after May 6th!! After May 6th, I cannot guarantee that you can get a team swimsuit or a T-shirt in the correct size. Please take action quickly so we can get registration buttoned up and get those Sharks swimming!!

Thanks for your cooperation!

Stacey

Weekly Update

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:32:02 GMT

What a fantastic RVA opening weekend for everyone! We just received the ballots from the judges, and here are the scores from the first weekend:

* Weather: 10 (although there were some Lobster-looking types spotted)

* Pool Conditions: 10 (the water was wonderful)

* Lifeguard Staff: 10 (Nina, Carlee, Randy and their crew did an excellent job handling the opening weekend crowds)

* New Pool Furniture: 10 (there seemed to be very favorable responses to the new chairs and lounge chairs)

* Saturday Party: 10 (the food and beverages from Willy's were great! Lucy Horlock and her team did an exemplary job putting on the opening day event)

* Swim Team sign-ups: 10 (Stacey Cimowsky had everything running smoothly for yesterday's sign-ups)

* Sun Tan Status of the Membership: 4 (It's still early in the suntanning season...we can't have all 10s here, you know)

Here are some updates:

1. TODAY (Monday, April 27) @ 4:00 p.m. is the "Readiness Test" for all swimmers aged 6-and-under. We look forward to seeing all younger Sharks at the pool today.

2. For the Swim Team Schedule, there are two changes since you received your RVA newsletter. Please be sure to make these changes:

* The meet at The Branches is now THURSDAY, JUNE 11 instead of Thursday, May 28

* The meet at Dunwoody Country Club is now MONDAY, June 8 instead of Tuesday, June 9

The pool will be open this coming weekend on:

Friday, May 1 (4-8 pm)

Saturday, May 2 (11 am - 8 pm)

Sunday, May 3 (11 am - 8 pm)

Finally, attached is an electronic copy of the 2009 RVA Newsletter in case you would like to have a copy handy at your computer. Have a great week.

Check the Website for Updates

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:34:36 GMT

The League meets are now input on the website. In addition, the full schedule (as an attachment to the right on the swim section of the website) has been revised. The revisions to the original schedule are a result of scheduling changes at the request of a couple of our host teams.

Our previous e-mail about Registration had the wrong time. Registration is Sunday, April 26th 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Please note that all volunteer sign ups will be handled via the website. I have not yet input them...they will likely be ready about 15 minutes before registration:)

I can't wait to see Sharks in the pool!! See you Sunday afternoon!

Stacey

Opening Day & More!

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:08:07 GMT

Opening Day at RVA is almost here! The pool officially opens this Saturday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m. Between now and Saturday, you will be receiving in the mail your RVA Kickoff newsletter that includes almost everything would want to know about RVA, including swim team schedules. Here are some key upcoming events:

1. Opening Day party (4/25) from 5-7 pm being catered by Willy's. Please RSVP via the RVA web site if you plan to attend and eat.

2. Swim Team registration on Sunday (4/26) from 3:30-5:30 pm. There will also be Q&A sessions on Sunday at 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

3. "Readiness Test" for swimmers 6-and-under on Monday (4/27) at 4:00 pm.

Beginning this weekend, you can also buy Guest Cards for the year. The guest fees will be $10 per visitor, but you can buy a $50 Guest Card whereby the cost is $5 per visitor (each card good for 10 visits). The cards will be good for two years in case you do not use all of your visits this year. In other words, buy a Guest Card if you're planning to have some guests...it's the best deal!

The pool will also be getting some new pool furniture this year! If you're interested in potentially purchasing (at a great rate) any of the old furniture, i.e. lounge chairs, stay tuned for information.

We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

RVA Pool Party

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:30:55 GMT

Don't forget the annual opening day pool party, this Saturday, from 5 - 7 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Willy's (taco bar for the adults and quesadillas for the kids) and is free to pool members. Please help us with planning and send in your RSVP through the pool web site. See you there!

Registration Forms Available Online!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:36:53 GMT

Swim Team Registration forms are available on the RVA website. Feel free to print off and bring to Registration on 4/26 or we will have forms available there.

Several have asked if 6 and unders MUST register on 4/26? NO :) We will be happy to register them on 4/27 when they come to the pool for their swim test.

Sharks Registration Sunday, April 26th 3-5 pm

See you there!!!

Stacey

Dues dues tomorrow! PayPal option...

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:00:16 GMT

RVA Members-

2009 payments are due TOMORROW, March 31st. If you have not paid your dues, please mail them today at the Pharr Road Post Office (where the RVA box is located). If we have not received your dues by tomorrow, we will assume that you no longer want your spot.

The address is:

RVA, PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355

Please don't leave them in my mailbox as there is no postmark and checks are likely to be lost, etc.

If you have decided not to return, please send an email to bmaiellaro@comcast.net to let us know.

GOOD NEWS!

There is a last minute opportunity to pay your dues online using PayPal. To do this, you must log on to the website, roxborovalley.com, and look under the "General" tab for the events/calendar section. Click on the March 31st tab to access PayPal. There is a service charge and transaction fee charged by PayPal for this service.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Bev Maiellaro, RVA Admin.

Just over a month until the pool opens...

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:27:05 GMT

Can you believe it? Our Sharks will be swimming before we know it!!

Check out the RVA website at www.roxborovalley.com for a full schedule and additional swim team info. The website will be our ONLY form of communication this year so make sure that your website profile is updated and check marked to include swimming so you receive e-mails for current information. Also, check with your friends on swim team (in case they don't receive this e-mail) to make sure they are set to receive swim team info as well.

See you at Registration on April 26th!!"

RVA Dues Deadline- 3/31

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:27:50 GMT

A reminder that the deadline for membership dues is quickly approaching! All payments for the 2009 season should be mailed to the RVA PO box prior to the 3/31 deadline.

Additional reminders:

• You can pay prior to the deadline and postdate your check for 3/31. It will be held until that date.

• Please send payments to PO Box 12391, Atlanta, GA 30355

• Payment plans are no longer offered. Your spot will be offered to another family if your payment has not been received by 3/31.

If you do not plan to continue your membership, please let us know (via email: bmaiellaro@comcast.net) as soon as possible. This will enable us to plan for another family to take your place prior to the pool opening.

We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer!

Pool Hours for the 2009 Season

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:14:19 GMT

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Court Access Working Again

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:25:47 GMT

Card access has been restored at the courts. Please let me know if you have any further problems.

Court Access Update

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:38:41 GMT

We are working to get the card reader to work again. Until that issue is resolved you may access the courts through the rear gate using the combination 4485. Please remember to lock it after use.

Court Access

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:14:46 GMT

There will be no access to the courts until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience but it looks to be a bitter weekend anyway.

Access to the Club

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:36:19 GMT

To prevent vandalism during the off season, there will be a combination lock installed on the main gates into the club. Please log on to the website and find the security tab to receive the code. Please lock the gate upon your exit of the facilities.

Tennis Court Card Access

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:15:49 GMT

There has been a reported problem with the card access gate to the tennis court. If you plan to use the courts in the next few days, please check back with the website for an update.

May just be the cold weather but will have the repair people look at it.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

President's Overview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:18:19 GMT

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Women's Tennis Clinic

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:17:57 GMT

The Thursday Women's ALTA team will have ongoing practices on Wednesday mornings from 9:45-11:45am. If you are interested in joining these off-season practices, please contact Lisa Dwyer at lisa.dwyer@comcast.net. Practices start Wednesday, October 29th and finish December 17th.

Pine Hills Halloween Party This Weekend

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:50:29 GMT

6th Annual Pine Hills Halloween Party

Proceeds go to Birdhaven Garden Club's neighborhood planting and clean-up projects to help Pine Hills look great!

Sponsored by:

Carole Ashworth (www.caroleashworth.com)

Birdhaven Garden Club

Roxboro Valley Association (www.roxoborovalley.com)

The Pine Hills Neighborhood Association (www.mypinehills.com)

2009 Roxboro Board Election

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:23:04 GMT

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Annual RVA Membership Meeting Oct 29 at 7pm

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:33:01 GMT

The annual membership meeting for Roxboro Valley Association will be held at 7pm, October 29, 2008 at the club.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Brooks Gregory

President Roxboro Valley Association

RVA Renovation – What is Next?

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:05:11 GMT

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Renovation Proposal Vote Results

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:47:28 GMT

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Renovation Vote Ends today, Friday 9/19 at 11:59pm

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:13:21 GMT

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Renovation Vote Ends Friday 9/19. 5 Days left.

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:45:41 GMT

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Renovation Vote closes Sept 19. 9 days are left.

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:55:32 GMT

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'08 Operating Budget

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:48:32 GMT

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Renovation News

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:23:05 GMT

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Renovation Facts

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:31:55 GMT

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Outstanding Concession Bal. list and instructions

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:17:28 GMT

The following people have an outstanding balance at the concession stand.

Please make check payable to and send to RVA ,Post Office Box 12391 Atlanta, GA 30355

All unpaid balances as of 9/30 will be assesed a $50 late fee and added to next years dues.

Barber $13

Bowden $32.50

Donlan $7.50

Brehm $1

Chesin $18.50

Clementi $2

Diefenbach $16.50

Forbes $3.50

Galvani $5

Graff, Angie $21

Hecht $1

Hunsacker $4

Jackson, Alicia $10

Jackson, Barbara $9

Katz $9

Keeney $1

Kelly $19.50

Leighton, Allen $6

Memar $1

Menter $2

Mosley, John $10.50

Murphy, Sabrina $2.50

Noble $4

Murphy, Tom $19

Orman $13

Ray $19

Rosenbaum $3

Ross, Jeanne $2

Smith, Laura $7

Stovall $6

Stovin, Suzy $54.50

Stubbs $2

Carlee $8

Vestal $19

Wasburn $1

Weston $35

Whipple $7

Wilkie $6

Zeiger $4

Renovation Question Meeting - Do we need more?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:37:44 GMT

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Voting Open till 9/19 - Renovation Proposal (see details)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:53:39 GMT

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RVA Renovation Plan - Ready for Review & Membershi

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:59:00 GMT

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Back to School Chicken Wing Dinner

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:20:30 GMT

Join us after the fun and games at the pool on Sunday August 10th @ 5:00pm for a Chicken Wing Dinner!

Three flavors of wings, with all the trimmings, baked chicken, dessert and drinks. Compliments of the RVA. Dinner will be served at 5pm.

Please RSVP with number of adults/kids so we know how much food to make.

Don't forget about poker at the pool Tonite!

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:44:55 GMT

FREE No Limit Hold'em Poker Tourney at the pool tonite at 8. Win a $50 credit to Sharkbites. Beginners and Poker Pros Welcome! Please RSVP by 6pm so we can have snacks available, BYOB.

Adult Poker Party @ the Pool Fri July 25th- 8pm

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:50:46 GMT

Join us for a FREE Texas Hold em' Tournament at the pool Fri July 25th at 8pm Sharp! No entry fee for your chance to win $50, $25, or $10 credit at Shark Bites Concession Stand. RVA will provide snacks. BYOB (no glass please). Tournament open to all members 18 yrs of age and up.

COURT LIGHTS ARE ON!!!!

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:41:47 GMT

We have resolved the issue with the lights and they are working properly. Thank you so much for your patience with this issue. We worked as diligently as possible to get the situation resolved!

Congrats Sharks!

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:14:56 GMT

Greetings and Congratulations to the Shark swim team!
Everyone that participated yesterday during the divisional session did a fantastic job! Thanks to the parents that stepped in to help get kids to their events. We had one glitch on the 9-10 girls free relays and I am very sorry. The league decided to run the divisionals different this year in that all age groups were together, on the same day. This meant that our junior coaches were both swimming and working. Plus, our largest 2 age groups were 7-8 girls and 9-10 girls. There were 8 girls to get off of the blocks and back to parents as well as get 12 swimmers on the block in the same heat. So this was a tough transition. Next year, we'll make sure that we have parents on deck with us during the relays to ensure that we get everyone where they are supposed to be...on time. We have also contacted the league to ensure that the timers do a better job of calling the swimmers to the blocks for their events. The kids that swam did an awesome job and we should have almost half of them returning tomorrow for the finals. I have made a guess on who is returning, but I don't want to send anything out until it is for sure, from the league. This will not come out until late tonight. I will send it out as soon as I get it. But if you are returning, the 6-10 year old session is from 1-3:30 and we will be able to have warm-ups from 12:25 until 12:45. I will arrive by 11 to try and secure the same spot as Friday. You need to be there, in the seating area by noon for the first session. For the swimmers 11-18, the warm-up is from 2:25-2:45, get there by 2. Junior coaches, please arrive by 12:00 to help with warm-ups and writing up. Please check your e-mails later tonight and early in the morning to find out if you qualified. We have some swimmers on relays that qualified, going out of town, so be aware that your child may now be swimming in a relay or both relays, if they qualify (Annalie Chesin, Lindsay Klink, and maybe Maggie Edwards and Lindsay Carter).
Thanks!
Coach Trish and Coach Anna

Saturday Drills Cancelled 6/28

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:16:54 GMT

Jabari had to leave town suddenly due to a family illness, so there will be no drills today. Courts are reserved from 10:30-2, so come to the courts if you'd like to play some doubles in lieu of drills.

Tennis COurt Lights

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:49:15 GMT

At this time, it looks like the lights on the tennis court are not working. The light company has been called but will not be able to service or repair until after the weekend. Sorry for the inconvenience that this may cause and I will let you know when they have been fixed. If anyone CAN get them to work, let me know.

Angie Chesin

CHAMPIONSHIP PARTY 7PM on 6/29/2008

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:23:25 GMT

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Championship Heat Sheet

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:26:12 GMT

For those of you who would like to know what you are swimming at the Championship meet, see attached file!

See you bright and early Friday morning!

Don't forget the ice cream social tonight at 6pm

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:15:51 GMT

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Great Final Meet Sharks!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:38:00 GMT

Congratulations Shark swimmers on a well swum meet. We didn't quite pull out a victory as the score was 415 to 375. However, Coach Trish has already received an e-mail from the other coach commending us on a well run meet and thanking us for being such a great host. Way to go! The Roxboro swimmers did a fantastic job of staying in the water, cheering on other competitors, and displaying true sportsmanship. We had several close races and we won some and we lost some. We still need to work on our stamina and our ability to finish a race. Most of the races that we lost we lost in the last 10 yards of the race. In the off season, try to do some training so that next summer when we come back, we are already in shape. Kudos to Ansley and Jennifer McCarter for having to swim against an All-American the whole night, but doing it with a smile. Our older age-groups did a fantastic job and helped keep the race close. Commendations go to Chart Riggall, Carlton Clack, and Christopher Mccarter for swimming every single event and still getting many first places and some second places. Our 13-14 girls turned in almost all firsts and seconds!! Lastly, congratulations to John Moseley on completing an incredibly prestigious tenure as a swimmer at Roxboro. Next, today is the last regular season practice. We will have practice tonight and tomorrow morning for those swimmers that are competing in the NASA divisionals on Friday. Those swimmers that are in the top 30 individual times and top 20 relays times will come back on Sunday to compete. We must be at Georgia Tech by 7:45 and should be finished by 12:30. It is ALL ages together so everyone come at once. Anyone that feels like braving traffic, come on down and route us on!! Lastly, come out to the ice cream social on Thursday at 6 pm, pool side. Results for the meet are posted on the website and attached here.

Also,

All of the volunteers were great again last night. When we are short swimmers, we are also short volunteers and we were hit especially hard last night. An extra big thank you to Valerie Rempe and Sarah Callaghan for working the entire meet. Kudos also go to our second half Ribbons folks who stayed late last night and every other meet.

See you guys Thursday night. Stacey

Preliminary-Draft June 2008 Board Minutes Posted

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:31:59 GMT

The June 2008 Draft Board Minutes have been posted in the Discussion Board for Board members review.

Click Here for Board Minutes:

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/BoardThread.aspx?id=0e64cc61-5b27-45f9-a142-4a356c4e42d3

A Busy/Exciting Last Week of Swim Team!!

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:20:12 GMT

*Tuesday (6/24) night against Hampton Hall. Check the website for details. Let’s keep this winning streak going!!!

*Thursday (6/26) Mini Meet at 11:00 a.m. Go Little Sharks and Sharkettes!!

*Thursday (6/26) Ice Cream Social and Participation Medals at 6:00 p.m. at the pavilion. Visit the website to RSVP.

*Friday (6/27) ASA Championship at Georgia tech. Contact Tricia if you have not signed out and are not planning to attend. The event is 9-12:30. You need to arrive on the deck by 7:45 a.m. Please plan accordingly for traffic. There is a $5 parking fee.

*Sunday (6/29) Conclusion of ASA Championship for the fastest swimmers. Party at the pool at 7:00 p.m. with a team movie and special award trophies. RSVP on the Website. Can you help with the planning?? Please contact Nina to volunteer.

Saturday Tennis Drills New Time 10:30 AM

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:45:02 GMT

Join us for adult tennis drills from 10:30am-noon this Saturday. $10 member or guest. All skill levels welcome. Please RSVP if you'd like schedule updates.

Sharks v. Dunwoody North Results

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:24:46 GMT

Swim Team tab, "all meets", choose this meet and look to the right side box for "Results"

Way to go Sharks!!

Meet Results "The Branches" now available

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:23:05 GMT

Visit the website!

Swim Team, Choose the meet on the list under "all meets", right hand box "Results"

SWIM TEAM EVENING PRACTICE CANCELLED

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:32:54 GMT

THE EVENING PRACTICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT DUE TO 24 HOUR CLOSURE OF THE POOL. ALL PRACTICES WILL RESUME WITH THE 9 AM PRACTICE ON THURSDAY.

THANKS!!!

Congrats Sharks!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:30:57 GMT

Sharks 398 Dunwoody North 397

Congratulations to our Sharks!! Wow! Could it have been any closer? Many thanks go out to all of the swimmers that came and swam their hardest so that we could have our best victory this season. Parents and volunteers, thanks so much for all of your cheering and hard work! It is such a blessing to have so many parents willing to pitch in and help run the meet, and especially when there are no shows and parents step up to find fillers!! Way to go! We had several personal best times last night in relays and individual events. Emory Howell took 15 seconds off of her 25 fly time, Sara Beth Cimowsky lowered her 25 free time and has been doing no breathers, Jake Pigott has been swimming IM and fly every meet and improving, Olivia Hare did a first ever IM, Conner Welch won backstroke, and Anisa Threkeld has time improvements. I know that I missed some, but these are just a few. Next, many kudos go out to Christopher McCarter, Chart Riggall, Ansley McCarter, and Mallery Aiken for swimming in every event possible. This incredibly tiring and they did a great job!! But lastly, and most importantly, I want to commend the whole Sharks swim team on their sportsmanship!! We are staying in the water and waiting for the last swimmer to finish, congratulating the other swimmer (whether we won or lost the race), and displaying class and sportsmanship on the deck when we cheer. I wish that I could nominate our team for the Sportsmanship Award that is given at the NASA championships, because we deserve it!!!! Don't get me wrong....Coach Anna and Coach Trish LOVE winning, but it is more important to be a class act, and we are. Work hard this week and let's prepare for a final victory next Tues to complete a 4-1 season. It will be a tough meet, but we can do it!!!!

Go Sharks!!

Coach Trish and Coach Anna

Meet Tuesday 6/17

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:47:25 GMT

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR UP TO DATE INFO ON THIS MEET-

YOU CAN ALSO CLICK ON "Roxboro vs. Dunwoody" BELOW.

LET'S GO SHARKS!

Sharks Photo Mania

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:47:51 GMT

Photos, photos and more photos!!

1.Swim Team photos will be taken this Wednesday, June 18th at 10AM. The photographer can take individuals and/or siblings and will take a group photo. Bring your checkbook to purchase packages & contact Susan Lowery for details(shlowery@comcast.net). Individual pics will be made before and after the team pic. Order envelopes will be available at practice this week and at the meet -- and also of course on Wednesday morning. Everyone needs to have the order form filled out and also a check enclosed to give the photographer on Wednesday morning. Buttons come with each order -- however, magnets can be substituted for the buttons by writing "Magnets not buttons" across the very top of your envelope.

2.Candy Maley and Tom Donlan have been taking candid shots from the swim meets. They are awesome!! Check them out on the website under "Members" and then "Photo Albums".

3.Adrianna Angle has been hard at work taking photos to pull together for a year end Sharks video. To make sure that all of the children are included, she would love to have photos from any other parents that have been snapping photos. Please see the message below from Adrianna.

My request for any pictures that parents can share is:
-THEY NEED TO BE ON A DISC (CD or DVD ARE FINE).
-MAKE SURE THEY MARK "COMPATIBLE WITH PC AND MAC" WHEN THEY BURN THE DISC
Most computers give you that choice, if it doesn't don't worry about it! (I only work in Mac).
-KEEP THE PICTURES AT THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION -DO NOT CONVERT THEM INTO SMALLER JPGs.-
-BRING THE DISC(S) TO THE POOL -NO LATER THAN JUNE 25 BY 1:00 P.M.- I'LL HAVE A BOX THERE FOR EASY DROP OFF.
- OR THEY CAN DROP THEM IN MY MAILBOX AT "3546 Kingsboro Rd."
-CALL ME WITH QUESTIONS AT 404-409-6134 OR adriangle@hotmail.com

Adult Tennis Drills Saturday 1pm

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:45:08 GMT

Join us for adult tennis drills Saturday 1-2:30 pm. $10 member or guest. Check website or RSVP to be notified of schedule changes.

Sharks win vs. Branches Results Attached

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:37:44 GMT

Greetings to the Shark Swim Team!

Congratulations on a great swim meet Tuesday night!!! We beat a very good team, by more points than we beat them last year. Commendations go to several swimmers that weren’t feeling well, but stuck it out for the team so that we could win. These swimmers include: Jennifer and Ansley McCarter, John Moseley, Anna Eilen, Carlton Clack, and Max Irvine. They stayed and swam so that their team would get points or so that their relays would still be able to swim. Way to go!! There were several swimmers that swam events that they don’t normally swim and they did awesome!! We were short handed, but what we came to swim and swim fast! We still need to work on technicalities on our strokes and turns. There were several disqualifications and we need to eliminate those for the next meet. Thank you very much to the volunteers that hung in there and helped us run a very successful and efficient meet. Thank you for your sportsmanship and support of each and every swimmer, and especially for the swimmers in ages 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 that swam all 6 events and 2 relays. By the end of the night, each of these swimmers swam 500 yds, at a sprint!! Way to go! All of our hard work in the pre-season is paying off. We only have 2 more meets and the NASA Championships. Let’s keep up the hard work!

Coach Trish and Coach Anna

GREAT JOB ON FRIDAY---FUN FUN!!!

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:56:26 GMT

Dear 6U GIRLS PARENTS:

What an amazing start we have had with our 6U Girls. We had 19 6U girls participate in the last “BIG” meet! WOW!

Many moms and dads have helped in the 6U girls bullpen the last 2 meets, and we have learned how to manage the bullpen so the girls are happy from 4pm until about 7pm. We need your help!!

The last 2 meets we have provided snack food, drinks, games, coloring, shade and even a movie for the girls. They seem to be very hungry all the time! J

We ask each family who drops off a child in the 6U GIRLS Bullpen to:

1. Send a drink with your child (water, Gatorade) with their NAME written on it!

2. Each family brink a snack to share with the other girls (they like chips/Pringles/gummies, etc.). If you dare to go healthy, that works also!

3. Please let your child know who is watching them and to let us know when they are leaving to go find you.

This week versus the Branches, Traci White, Erica Carter and Angela Graff will be helping. We really need one more parent to help. Please sign up on the website ASAP!!

Thanks so much for your cooperation!

If you have any questions feel free to contact Erica Carter at belcarter@comcast.net or Traci White at librarydragon@bellsouth.net

Meet 6/10

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:41:15 GMT

Please check the website for LOTS of information about the June 10th meet at the Branches.

Directions are available by clicking on "The Branches"

Let's GO Sharks!

Meet of the Week

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:35:30 GMT

Our Vermack meet was billed as AtlantaSwimming's Thursday Night Meet of the Week . You can view photos from that meet by visiting: www.atlantaswimming.com/NASAphotoGallery.asp

Sharks may not have won the meet but we sure did look good!!

Photos

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:47:53 GMT

Check out the swim team photos from the Brittany Meet!! You can find them under "Members" and then "Photo albums".

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kids for Kids

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:41:35 GMT

Please register with your fellow Sharks for fun in supporting this
wonderful cause. Sign up on the swim team board at the pool or call Nina at 404.727.6640. Be sure to indicate the two events that you would like to swim and your tshirt size. Deadline for registration is Saturday, June 7th. Registration form is attached and on the website. Details follow below.

Adults and children are encouraged to support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at the Kids For Kids, City of Atlanta Swimming Championship, Saturday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. at Marist. Warm ups start at 8:00 a.m.

Entries: All swimmers will be allowed to enter 2 individual events and 2 relays.

Fees: There is a $25 fee per swimmer. Make check payable to Roxboro, so we can register as a team.

T-shirts: All entrants will receive an official meet T-shirt with their
fee. Shirts will be distributed at the conclusion of the meet. Please include the shirt size on the T Shirt Form. All sizes are adult sizes
(S, M, L, XL). One shirt per entrant only.

Awards: Swimmers will receive medals first through third place for
individual and relay events. Swimmers will receive ribbons for fourth through twentieth place for individual and relay events. The top 10 teams will receive trophies.

Scoring: The meet will be scored 20,17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. With double points for relays.

We took third place last year.

Sharks Win!!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:46:10 GMT

Roxboro and Brittany are pretty evenly matched. Many of you will
remember last year when Brittany Barracudas splashed by and beat us by about 50 points. I am very proud of the hard work that all our swimmers have been doing this year.

Last night's meet resulted in many personal best. The older kids rocked by keeping focused and doing their best. Carlton Clack lead the way with the 13-14 year old boys who all wound up swimming six events each. Swimmer's attention to detail especially in turns and starts paid off
with a Roxboro victory.

Final score Roxboro 440 / Brittany 353! In swimming terms, a close race.

Last night was a hard meet to get started. With plenty of no shows, our computer went down and then the printer died but the Sharks persevered.

Our goal is to give young swimmers as many opportunities as possible to swim. Reworking the relays to make this happen is very time consuming, especially with the number of swimmers that fail to sign out. Please be kind to your teamates and coaches by being sure to sign out if you cannot be a meet. The deadline is Friday at noon before the Tuesday meet.

Be sure to visit the Roxboro Valley website to view the meet results or to sign in for the Stroke Clinic this weekend! Also check for photos from the meet--they will be posted in the next few days.

Thanks to all the parents who made this meet possible. We could not do it without all of your support!

Coach Tricia

Brittany Meet

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:47:34 GMT

Heat Sheets are posted on the Roxboro Valley website under the Brittany meet. We know that there will be a few minor changes--mostly involving relays. Please mark up your swimmer prior to the meet if you are comfortable doing so. Coaches will also be marking upon arrival.

4:00 p.m.arrival for a 5:30 start.

GO SHARKS!!!

Ball Machine

Sat, 31 May 2008 09:15:40 GMT

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RVA News of the WEEK: May 26

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:12:39 GMT

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News for the Week: May 19, 2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:11:05 GMT

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RVA News for the Week: May 12, 2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 17:00:41 GMT

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RVA News Week of May 5, 2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:08:45 GMT

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READY TO SWIM SHARKS!

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:50:34 GMT

There were some technical difficulties in getting the heat sheet assembled between the 2 teams. As a result, it will be finalized too late to be posted on the website or finalized. This is not what we had intended and I apologize. Your flexibility and patience is appreciated. Remember to check swimmers in at the blue balloons and we will have coaches ready to mark them up ASAP.

You all have done a great job volunteering through the website!! Volunteers check in at the white balloons. Parents new to swim team--don't be intimidated! We will work with you to get you trained for a position.

Very important--A smooth Swim Meet is dependent upon children remaining in their age appropriate bull pen area. Bull Pen parents are responsible for getting swimmers to their events--not tracking them down from all over. Please explain and enforce this responsibility with your swimmers. It is for their safety, the sanity of the bullpen parents and the success of the meet. Should your child wander in spite of this reminder, you will be kindly assigned to their bull pen for future meets. Thank you in advance for your support on this issue.

Arrival at 4:00. We warm up at 5:00. Meet starts at 5:30. Directions are on the website.

It's not very warm--extra towels, clothes and snacks will come in handy.

Swim meets are as positive as our attitudes...let's GO SHARKS!!!!

Stacey

PRACTICE MEET RESULTS

Wed, 28 May 2008 09:04:10 GMT

MEET RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE! VISIT SWIM FILES, CATEGORY 'SWIM TEAM' AND CHECK YOUR SWIMMERS TIMES FOR ALL HEATS-

GREAT SWIMMING SHARKS!

GREAT JOB PARENT VOLUNTEERS!

6U's Ready to Relay!

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:58:56 GMT

Go to the website and visit Roxboro vs. Vermack under "Meet Schedule" to get details (checkin, directions)for the meet. Check-In is 4pm.

Calling all 6U Sharks! If you are NOT planning to attend the meet, please let Coach Tricia know ASAP. If you did not sign out, she is counting you in and needs her final lineup tonight! Below are names of those IN at this point!

Boys

Elhamahmy, A.

Hare, T

Broxterman, W

Cleary, C

Girls

Carter, L

Mastrion, C

Edwards, C

Noble, L

Graff, S

Kitts, A

Rempe, A

Zoellick, H

Patterson, G

Hawkins, C

Pavento, S

White, M

Wilcox, H

Packman, S

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN YOUR SWIMMERS OUT FRIDAY NOON PRIOR TO MEET-

CONTACT TRICIA WITH LAST MINUTE SIGNOUTS @ anderson7103@bellsouth.net

Let's Go Sharks!

SWIM MEET THURSDAY-CHECK-IN/VOLUNTEER UPDATES

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:37:18 GMT

SWIM TEAM VOLUNTEER sign ups are now available on the website. Remember: If your child is swimming in a meet, a parent is expected to work at least a half of that meet. If you have not signed up or if you need to make changes please do so through the web. Stacey is retiring her big poster board!! A bit of news--the swim team sign ups for June 10th were misplaced. Bad news if you had a job you loved for that meet. Good news if you are quick to get onto the website!! Sign ups are relatively easy. Select the date and meet. At the right side a box will say how many and what positions need to be filled. Click on sign up. When you get the listing of positions for that particular meet, click on the one you want. Your name should be highlighted in the list. Make sure you fill in your first name and then click on "submit". Good luck to you all!! If you have questions, you may contact April or Stacey.

CHECK-IN begins at 4PM (Meet starts 530p), Swimmers look for BLUE balloons and Volunteers check-in at WHITE.

HEAT SHEET WILL BE POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, CHECK BACK FOR THAT INFO!

VISIT THE WEBSITE (go to "Meet Schedule", click on Roxboro vs. Vermack) for important info re: the meet and directions.....

SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE + NO PRACTICE 5/26 & 27

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:27:36 GMT

Attention Sharks!

Please note that the Summer Practice Schedule goes into effect WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH- Also note there will be NO practice 5/26 & 27.

Refer to your registration packet for info re: times of practice.

Thanks!

Remember to always check the website for Sharks up to date 411!

"How-to-Mark-Up" info coming soon!!!!

SHARKS PICTURE DAY IS SCHEDULED

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:23:25 GMT

ATTENTION ALL SWIMMERS!!

Please mark your calendars for WEDNESDAY JUNE 18TH @9:30 AM for our team and individual photo op. Specific details to follow.

GO Sharks!

GREAT PRACTICE MEET

Sun, 18 May 2008 05:21:51 GMT

Thanks to everyone who made it out for the Practice Meet bright and early Saturday morning. It was chilly but the kids had great attitudes and the meet was a success. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it all possible. Looking forward to our first meet, Thursday May 29th. More info to follow!

Have a great Sunday!

Ball Machine Available For Use

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:01:45 GMT

The ball machine is back and repaired. Please feel free to use it and give us your feedback!

News for the Week: April 28, 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:40:44 GMT

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Kids' Free For All Tennis Clinic POSTPONED

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:55:00 GMT

The Free For All Tennis Clinic for Kids has been postponed until next Sunday 5/4. Same time, same place.

April 2008 Draft Minutes Posted

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:10:58 GMT

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/BoardThread.aspx?id=cb554040-0d71-4919-8769-59951997ac3d

The April 2008 Draft Board Minutes have been posted in the Discussion Board for Board members review. CLick the above link for Board minutes.

Newsletter the week of April 21, 2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:26:34 GMT

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Free For All Tennis Clinic POSTPONED to 5/4

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:43:25 GMT

Tennis Free For All on Sunday April 27th

featuring games and prizes with our favorite tennis guy, Coach Tony

4:00-4:45 ages 4-6
4:45- 5:30 ages 7-9
5:30-6:00 intro to cardio tennis for ages 10 and up featuring great music by such
artists as Jack Johnson

RVA News: Week of April 7, 2008

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:06:38 GMT

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March 2008 Draft Minutes Posted

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:37:15 GMT

The March 2008 Draft Board Minutes have been posted in the Discussion Board for Board members review. Link to Board minutes provided below.

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/BoardThread.aspx?id=b2ab6de8-73b1-4b39-a7e9-69e07c0641e5

IMPORTANT: Vote to Authorize Spending

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:53:52 GMT

In response to the continuing drought and the threat of a summer reinstatement of the ban on filling pools, the Board is recommending the installation of a potable water well to ensure that the pool remains open this and future summers.

Please follow this link for more information and the opportunity to vote to authorize this expenditure: Well Capital Authorization Vote. To navigate manually, the poll is located under Members|Discussion Boards|Drought Water Restrictions Commentary|Proposal to Construct a Well.

Voting will remain open for one week but the results are tracked continuously and can be checked if desired.

Beginning Water Skills Classes 5 & 6 Year Olds

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:50:38 GMT

PRE SWIM TEAM SIX AND UNDERSFor children 4 – 6 years old that are not quite ready for regular swim team practices, coaches will offer beginning water skills classes from June 2 - 26. The half hour sessions will be Mondays and Wednesday at 8:30am. Pre swimmers will be encouraged to attend and/or participate in three Mini Meets June 13, 20, and 26. The cost for these classes is $80.00 and has limited availability. The class minimum size is four swimmers and a maximum of eight swimmers. So register early! To register or more information contact the swim team manager.

5 & 6 Year Old Swim Team Readiness Test

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:49:47 GMT

SIX AND UNDERS READINESS TESTIf your child is 5 or 6 years old and has never attended a regular meet, they will need to pass a readiness test before registering for swim team. The readiness test will be given on April 29 at 4:00 p.m. For the test, swimmers must demonstrate their ability to independently enter water over their head and kick across the width of the pool using a kick board.

Swim Team Registration Info

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:36:27 GMT

Registration: April 27, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

You may pre register by giving your swimmer’s registration form, ASA Waiver and your checks to the swim team manager. You may send them or deliver them according to the instructions listed on the registration form. 2008 Registration Form File

February 2008 Board Minutes Posted

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:02:15 GMT

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/BoardThread.aspx?id=65d4b13f-65c5-4655-84e5-87fafd3524df

The February draft Board minutes have been posted in the Discussion Board for Board members review. Above is the shortcut link to that Discussion Board/Board Minutes.

Donna Tucker
On Behalf of Stephen D. Fox

Drought Restrictions Eased!

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:11:27 GMT

To the members of RVA,

Thank you so much for your patience and support as we work through the drought situation.

As many of you now know, Govenor Perdue announced today the lifting of the ban on filling outdoor swimming pools. The state will allow "outdoor pools to be filled from April to September 2008".

The board is still in the midst of discovering the best way to handle a drought should we face this issue again in the future. Our goal is to be ready with a plan of action, so we may act quickly to confront the problem well in advance.

Again, please consult the website for any breaking news or new developments (www.roxborovalley.com).

Thanks for your time. Go Sharks!

Brooks Gregory

President, RVA Board

Georgia Drought Restrictions Impact on RVA

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:47:17 GMT

To all RVA members:

This letter is long overdue, but is hardly an afterthought.

The board has been hard at work trying to address the current drought situation. Since mid-November, we have been discussing possible solutions to the problem and are trying to do the best thing for the club, while ensuring that the pool will open on time. At the end of the day, this is a city wide problem and all of the local pools are struggling with the same issue.

We are deliberating over three possible solutions and will act immediately when all of the leg work is done. While I cannot guarantee that the pool will open on time (some factors are out of our control), I can guarantee that we are working hard to get the pool open and operational as quickly as possible.

As for this year's dues, I ask that you all make your payments in a timely fashion. Should we lose any or all of the season at hand, you will be pro-rated a return of dues to reflect the loss. This will ensure that, if the unexpected happens, you will not be paying for a service that you cannot use.

As well, if any RVA member has any special occupational expertise or business connection that might help the club address the water problem, please go to the website, Drought Discussion Board, and let us know. If you have additional comments or concerns, you can "voice" them there also.

It is with confidence that I say we are all excited about this year and are planning to having a wonderful summer at RVA in '08! Go Sharks!

Brooks M. Gregory

President, RVA Board

January Draft Minutes Posted

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:48:50 GMT

January Draft Board Minutes have been posted in the Discussion Board for Board members review.

click here for Board minutes:

http://www.roxborovalley.com/user/BoardThread.aspx?id=158d708d-8450-4964-b776-6c54809cbb8d

Master Use Plan Mailing

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:57:51 GMT

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Proposed By-Law Changes

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:29:49 GMT

Please go to the website and review the proposed by-law changes. Please add your comments and suggestions. We will try to discuss them all at the meeting on Wednesday night, but wanted everyone to have a few days to think about them.

In order to view them, go to roxborovalley.com, login, and go to the "board discussion" area. You can find this area under the "Member" tab. You will find what you are looking for under the By-Law Discussion Board.

Thanks for your time and have a great weekend!

Brooks

2008 Board Elections and Amendment to By-Laws

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:24:33 GMT

The nominating committee has generated a slate of board candidates for 2008 that has been approved by the Board. Included in the slate of candidates is a new officer position called Web Chairperson. This position reflects the importance of the website as our primary communication tool and is designed to create a central point of responsibility for the maintenance and management of the site. The establishment of this position requires an amendment to the by-laws.

Please follow this link to vote for a by-law amendment to create the Web Chairperson position and the proposed 2008 Roxboro Valley Association Board slate: 2008 Polling Place. You must be signed in to vote. Each family may only vote once and associate members are not eligible to vote. The poll will remain open through Monday, January 14, 2008.

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Roxboro Valley 2008 Board Election

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:03:33 GMT

The nominating committee has generated a slate of board candidates for 2008 which has been approved by the Board. Included in the candidates is a new officer position called Web Chairperson. This position reflects the importance of the website as our primary communication tool and is designed to create a central point of responsibility for the maintenance and management of the site.

Please follow this link to vote for the amendment to the by-laws and the proposed 2008 Board slate: 2008 Polling Place. You must be signed in to vote. The poll will remain open through Monday, January 14, 2008.

Roxboro 2008 Board Election and By-law Approval

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:59:09 GMT

Please follow this link to vote for the amendment to the by-laws and the proposed 2008 Board slate: 2008 Polling Place. You must be signed in to vote. Please only one vote per family. Associate members are not eligible to vote. The poll will remain open through Monday, January 14, 2008.

Website usage

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:13:48 GMT

In response to Doug's question last night during the Board Meeting re: website usage, attached is a chart from June 1 thru December 13. You'll see that during the swim season total unique visitors per day varied from 40 to 80 and tapered off after the swim season varying from 15 to 35 visitors per day. Visits peaked just before a meet probably to pick up event file and get directions and after the meet to see results and check out pictures tapering to the end of the week. There were 36,000 page views and 22,000 unique page views (the first number counts every time a page is looked at in a session). The top pages visited were tennis reservations, swim team, announcement and events which makes sense. The average person looks at 9 pages each visit. That number was higher during swim season and now is 5-7 pages/visit which means people are looking around. This is an opportunity to put other stuff out there for members to discover while surfing.

I didn't try to correlate visits with any events after swimming but I suspect special events, tennis activity and weather were the biggest factors determining use. I hope this was useful.

Tom

Fitness Class 10-11 a.m. Friday 11/2

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:40:56 GMT

Just a reminder that there will be a fitness class on Friday!

Congratulations to the RVA Womens' ALTA Team

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:18:55 GMT

In their first season, our women finished 2nd in their division of 7 teams and are headed to the playoffs.

Congratulations on a great season and best of luck in the playoffs. Thanks to Angie Chesin and Susannah Balish for doing a super job as co-captains.

RVA Tennis News

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:28:11 GMT

Even though the pool is closed for the season, there's still plenty of activity at the RVA Tennis Courts. Here's the latest on tennis at Roxboro:

GENERAL INFO

To make court reservations, log on to www.roxborovalley.com and choose court reservations. Please DO NOT use www.bookyourcourt.com any longer.

Our ball machine is currently undergoing maintenance and repair, so it's not available right now, but I'll make an announcement once it's back in service. You can reserve the ball machine on the website as well.

FIND AN OPPONENT

Want to meet other members and play tennis? Join one of our RVA Challenge Ladders, designed to promote play among members. Only play as often as you want, no pressure. We have Women's Singles, Men's Singles and we are just starting a Doubles Challenge Ladder. Please contact laura@pitsikoulis.com if you'd like to join one or more of these ladders or if you'd like more information.

LESSONS, CAMPS and CLINICS

Our group drills are very popular--we currently have Cardio Tennis with Tony from 8:30-9:30 am on Fridays and Drills with Jabari on Saturdays from 1-2:30 pm. Each session is $10 for members and their guests and appropriate for all skill levels.

Tony Farnum offers beginner adult tennis lessons at RVA. We currently have a couple of different sessions in progress. Call Tony at 404-290-9994 if you're interested in lessons.

Tony also organizes and conducts our Junior Tennis Camps. The fall session is just finishing up, but watch for future dates, and feel free to contact Tony directly for private lessons.

LEAGUE PLAY

Our Women's ALTA team just finished their first season. They had a good record, and even more importantly, they had a great time. If you're interested in joining the team for the Spring season, please contact Angie Chesin at chesins@mindspring.com or Susannah Balish at balishs@bellsouth.net.

We have the makings of a mixed doubles team for Winter ALTA season, but we have no captain and the deadline is 10/25. If you're willing to take the lead, please let me know ASAP, otherwise we'll wait until Summer.

As always, if you have suggestions, requests, feedback, etc, please send to laura@pitsikoulis.com. If you have tennis news that we can put on the website, please send to me as well.

Thanks to all of you for your enthusiastic participation in the RVA Tennis Program.

Halloween Carnival at Club Oct 27

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:05:44 GMT

Halloween Carnival at Club Oct 27

Saturday, October 27 from 4 - 6 p.m.

(rain date Sunday, October 28 same time)

at the Roxboro Valley Pool parking lot

Featuring: The famous “Cake Walk”, costume contest, face painting,

Inflatable Obstacle Course, carnival games, food & drinks and more!

Tickets: 1 for $1 12 for $10 25 for $20

$10 balloon pop with wonderful prizes!

Proceeds go to the Birdhaven Garden Club’s neighborhood planting and clean-up projects to help Pine Hills look great!
Sponsored by: Carole Ashworth (www.caroleashworth.com)
Birdhaven Garden Club
Roxboro Valley Association (Roxborovalley.com)
The Pine Hills Neighborhood Association (mypinehills.org)

Your RVA ALTA Team and Fall Junior Tennis

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:23:46 GMT

I'm excited to announce that the Roxboro Ladies' ALTA team will play their inaugural match against North Fulton this Thursday morning at 9:30 at the RVA courts. Plan to come out and support our team if you're available Thursday morning. Many thanks to Susannah Balish, Angie Chesin and Lisa Dwyer for making this happen. If you are interested in joining the team next season, please contact Angie or Susannah.

Fall Junior Tennis starts this week and there are still a few spots available. Lessons are on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm and the session runs for 9 weeks. Contact laura@pitsikoulis.com or tonyfarnum@bellsouth.net with questions or to register. Complete schedule information can be found on our website at www.roxborovalley.com.

Pool and Tennis News, week of September 3, 2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:19:10 GMT

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Ball Machine CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE**

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:26:32 GMT

We have a great ball machine available for use by RVA members. All you have to do is go online to www.roxborovalley.com, reserve a court and the ball machine.

There are some balls in the machine, but if you have slightly used balls that you'd like to donate to our supply, please leave them in the ball machine. I will put a ball recycling bin on the court next week.

Enjoy!

End of Season Note from the President

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:58:44 GMT

To the membership:

Thanks to all of you for making this year another great one at RVA. From the swim team, to tennis, to the snack shack, we are striving to provide you with the best services possible.

As we wind down the season, I wanted to touch base with you about what the board has been doing. We have been actively exploring all options for the possible renovation of the club. We are looking into a variety of projects and carefully examining the costs of these projects. Once we have firm recommnedations to make to the membership, we will do so, and you will have the ability to vote on the proposed changes. Until that time, nothing will change. The pool will not close, the grounds will not be disturbed.

Again, we appreciate all that you have done to make this year memorable and we look forward to keeping you posted on any changes/improvements to our club. Have a great rest of the summer!

Brooks Gregory

Women's Tennis Challenge

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:20:33 GMT

Want to get involved in tennis at Roxboro? Sign up for our women's challenge ladder starting soon.

The purpose of this ladder is to encourage play among members, and the focus will be on fun. Our Men's Ladder started a couple of months ago and is off and running.

If you're already in several leagues and are stressed about getting your matches in, this is probably not for you, but if you have a little time and would like to meet other women in your neighborhood and play some tennis, try it out and see if it works for you.

You play as frequently or infrequently as you wish. The only requirements are that you must be a woman and an RVA member. We have many tennis players at all levels among our membership, and I think this activity will enhance membership benefits for all.

Let me know if you're interested in the singles ladder, and if you're interested in doubles as well/instead let me know that also.

laura@pitsikoulis.com

Tennis Courts for Members Only

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:14:17 GMT

This is a reminder that RVA tennis courts are for use by members and their guests only, and that guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.

There is a guest fee of $5 per day payable to RVA.

Please make your reservations at www.roxborovalley.com to reserve a playing time.

If you have given friends or neighbors permission to use the courts in the past, please inform them of our guest policy and invite them to apply for membership.

Any questions, contact laura@pitsikoulis.com

RVA this week: July 8, 2007

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:11:55 GMT

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RVA News: week of July 1, 2007

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:27:32 GMT

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ASA Swim Championships Warm-up Times

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:00:22 GMT

Since we were assigned the early warm-up times:

the 6 and unders that want to warm up, should arrive by 7:30, if they don't want to warm-up then 8 is fine.
7-8s that want to warm-up need to arrive by 11:00am otherwise 11:30 is fine.
9-10s should arrive by 2:15 or 2:30 if they want to warm-up, otherwise 3 is fine.
The 11& up for Sunday should be there by 11:45am.

Tricia

Friday Morning Cardio to Start 7/13

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:08:55 GMT

Tony is out of town next week, so we will start the women's cardio the following Friday, 7/13. The cost will be $10 per person.

Childcare will be available for a max of $5, depending on how many participants we have. Let me know in advance if you will need childcare.

Meet Info

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:10:18 GMT

Just wanted to check in with everyone and make sure everybody knew what was going on with Saturday and Sunday.

First of all we will have practice at regular times for the rest of the week

The session times for Saturday are:

June 30	July 1
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (approximate time) 6 & Unders	1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (approximate time) 11-18 swimmers
12:30 p.m. – 2:30p.m. (Approximate time) 8 & Unders	1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (approximate time) 11-18 swimmers
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (approximate time) 9-10 swimmers.

We will need volunteers for this meet, Please let me know if you are willing to volunteer. We will know more information about what specific volunteers we will be required to bring later in the week.

Warm-up times will also be sent out later in the week.

We are tentatively saying to be there an hour before your session starts.

Thanks, contact me with any questions or if you can volunteer.

Carlee

404-226-0078

carlee.terrell@gmail.com

We Now Have Lighted Tennis Courts Again!

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:56:46 GMT

The tennis court lights are fully operational, even the light that has been out for a year is working, so night tennis is now an option.

To turn on lights, flip the switch on the fence inside the courts and lights should come on right away. If for any reason they do not work, it is probably a timer issue. Lights are set to be operational from 8 pm-midnight, and we will adjust the hours as the days get shorter. Please do not attempt to set the timer yourself. Call or email me and I will take care of it. 404-218-0252 or laura@pitsikoulis.com

RVA this week: June 24, 2007

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:41:12 GMT

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Kids for Kids Swim Meet

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:02:32 GMT

Congratulations to all of the Roxboro Shark swimmers that competed in the 2007 Kids for Kids Charity Swim meet. This year we sent 50 swimmers ranging in ages from 6 to ? (somewhere in the adult range). We had enough dads/older brothers to have 2 relays and we had enough moms/college swimmers to have 1 relays. This year we took 3rd place in the meet, beating out Piedmont Driving Club by only 50 points or so. Each person that swam contributed to our 3rd place.

Thanks to all the kids that swam, parents that swam, and parents and coaches that helped run the meet. We contributed $1,250 to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. We all had a blast and hope to take even more swimmers next year and finisher even higher. Go check out the pictures on the website. GO SHARKS!

Coach Trish

Tennis Court Lights

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:38:10 GMT

We have been without lights, or power of any kind, at the tennis courts for 2 weeks, but power will soon be restored. For some reason a meter reader for Ga Power decided that the meter for the lights was inactive and ordered it removed. They were to install a new meter today or tomorrow, so hopefully by the time you see this power will be restored, but if not, know that it will be soon. Thank goodness it stays light later this time of year.

Feel free to contact me at laura@pitsikoulis.com with any questions.

Thanks, Laura

Kids for Kids meet info

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:38:56 GMT

Hey guys,Kids

for Kids is this Saturday and we are very excited to take 49 swimmers this years. I believe this is the most we have ever taken. We have invited some Leafmore swimmers to join us, as their team will not being going this year. We are hoping to get some new hardware for our trophy collection, second place is definitely a possibility. Just a few reminders:

~The run time for the meet is until 2pm, however, we all know how that goes, so come prepared.

~ Our warm ups start at 8:10 and we have 20 min. so we will need to be there before that to get everyone marked up. A more precise time is to come, but i would guess around 7:30-7:45.

~ I'm not sure what we have lined up so far for volunteers but they will need timers and such at the meet, so parents who are not swimming please keep that in mind. More Info to come an this as well.

~We will provide a light breakfast and there will be concessions but it can't hurt to throw a snack or two in swim bags.

~We will be sitting in the gym at Marist either on the bleachers or the floor so blankets are a good idea, sleeping bags have also worked in the past.

~ the coaches will be as usual running around like chickens with our heads cut off looking for people and all the other things that come along with a big meet like this, so we need all the help from the parents to keep the kids in the bullpen and make sure they know what events they are swimming and what event they are on. Since the pool will be a ways away they can't simply see what event it is. Most people miss their event because they didn't know it was time. Our goal is to have no missed events.

I believe that is it for now but i will be sending out a follow up e-mail later on.

Just call or E-mail me if you have ANY questions-

Carlee Terrell

404-226-0078

carlee.terrell@gmail.com

Brittany Swim Meet Pictures Posted

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:37:17 GMT

Pictures from the June 5 swim meet at Brittany Club are posted in the photo album.

If you no longer want to receive swim team emails generated by the website, click on "Profile" in the upper right corner of this page and uncheck "Swim".

Kids in the parking lot

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:35:46 GMT

To all RVA members,

There has been a few e-mails concerning kids in the running through the parking lot unattended by adults. Please be aware of your children and make sure that they are properly supervised at all times. The board is aware of the parking situation and we are trying to think of ways to improve our lot, but until any decision is made we (drivers and kids/parents) need to be especially careful while in the parking lot. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

Brooks Gregory, President RVA

Summer Tennis Camp Availability

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:48:07 GMT

9 am ages 6 and under

6/4-6/8 FULL
6/11-6/15 space available
6/18-6/22 2 spaces available
6/25-6/29 space available

10 am ages 7-11

6/4-6/8 FULL
6/11-6/15 FULL
6/18-6/22 FULL
6/25-6/29 2 spaces available

11am all ages

6/4-6/8 2 spaces available
6/11-6/15 space available
6/18-6/22 space available
6/25-6/29 space available

The 11am group is accepting all ages and players will be divided into groups according to age and experience.

We are currently working on a July schedule so if you have interest and have not let me know already, please let me know what dates work for you. We will do smaller groups in July.

laura@pitsikoulis.com

Swim Meet 2: Parking and Special Moment of Silence

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:05:54 GMT

The Brittany representative asks that sharks park on the right side of the street. It will be clearly marked on the way in. Carpool if possible. For directions to the Brittany Club navigate to Swim Team page, click on link to Swim Meet 2 and then click on Brittany Club link in upper right box.

There will be a moment of silence at the beginning of this meet to remember a former Brittany swimmer that drowned in the pool at Emory last year. I believe her name was Madeline Brown.

The heat sheet with swimmer events is available in the swim team section as well.

Roxborovalley.com Web Access - A Few Suggestions

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 18:13:13 GMT

I have spoken with a few members around the pool who don't remember how to get into the site and look at the swim team pictures, get directions, etc. and asked that I send out an email with instructions for new users and how to opt in/out of tennis or swim emails:

1. Our website address is: roxborovalley.com.

2. You can sign-on by clicking the "sign on" prompt in the upper right hand corner of your screen or navigate the site until asked to sign on.

3. Enter your email address and password. If you've forgotten your password, follow the instructions for "forgot Password" and a new password will be emailed to you.

4. Once logged on you can navigate the entire site.

PROFILE

Your profile is important because it lists your family name and other information that will be viewable through the membership directory on the site (available to members only). It is also the name that will show up on a tennis reservation, volunteer list or any other interaction with the site.

Towards the bottom of the profile page, the profile lists areas of interest where you can select to receive emails or not. The categories are General - for general club news; Social - for news on parties and such; Swim - for swim team news and Tennis - for info on the tennis program.

If you do not want to receive regular emails on the tennis or swim programs, you can deselect by clicking on the box and removing the checkmark. You can always check what's going on by going into the events section and reviewing the calendar or by watching the announcements.

A family can establish more than one email address if say there is a tennis player in the family or a family would like to receive email notices, etc. at work and home. Just click on the "New User" link and enter your email address with the reason why you would like an additional address. Bev Maiellaro or another board member will approve the new address.

If you have any questions, you can submit them to the site administrator through the suggestion box underneath the announcments on the home page or send them to Tom Donlan at: tpcam@bellsouth.net.

Swim Meet Pictures Posted for Wynterhall

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:51:33 GMT

Wynterhall swim meet pictures have been posted on the website. Go to photo albums in the left navigation box at Roxborovalley.com.

You can also find results under the swim team. Choose all meets and scroll to the bottom for past meets.

June 5 swim meet sign out deadline Friday by noon

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:45:58 GMT

The DEADLINE for signing out for Tuesday, June 5th's meet at the Brittany Club is tomorrow, Friday at noon.

Nina

Wynterhall 407 - Roxboro 385

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:42:13 GMT

Wynterhall 407/Roxboro 385

It could not have been closer or more exciting. Thanks to everyone who made this meet possible. Wynterhall sends great compliments to our volunteers.

Staacy Cimowsky is the person that makes everything come together.

I especially like that our swimmers stay in the water after they finish their heat to shake hands with the other competitors. SHARKS are a real class act!

Times for the meet are attached. Feel free to pick up your swimmers'

ribbons tomorrow at practice.

ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of the Junior Coaches reminded me that tomorrow is FUN FRIDAY. Sharks get together for games at the pool and a light meal. Fun starts at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to my email if you plan to join us.

Nina

Kids Tennis Camps in June--you must reserve space

Thu, 31 May 2007 14:53:48 GMT

Thanks to all of you for the overwhelming response to kids tennis at RVA. We have had registration open for over a month, and are at or near capacity for all 9 am and 10 am groups. We have opened an 11 am group for those who have not signed up and would like to participate.

On Tuesday morning, we had several kids who were not registered show up for camp, and Tony was kind enough to accommodate them and move some kids around so that things would run smoothly, but going forward, only those who have reserved spots will be allowed to participate and we will adhere to our maximum number of 8 kids per instructor for a total of 16 per hour. We have sent many notices about registration, and it is only fair that those who reserved spots in advance should get the lesson that they signed up for, not one with twice as many kids in it.

If you would like to reserve a spot for your child in the 11 am group next week, please notify me as soon as possible because at this point only one group of 8 is available and some spots are filled.

If you are interested for the weeks of June 11, 18 or 25 please contact me for availability. There is very limited space in the 9 am group those weeks and plenty in the 11 am.

Several of you have asked about July lessons, and Tony will be offering morning lessons the 2nd and 3rd weeks in July and possibly the 1st or 4th depending on interest. If you are interested in tennis for your kids anytime during the month of July, please let me know now.

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm. The kids all seem to be having a great time. If you have an comments or suggestions, please pass them along.

Also, we plan to start a Sunday afternoon kids group for those that can't come during the week, so if you have an interest in Sunday afternoon let me know.

Roxboro Tennis tshirts are now available for $8 each. I have youth M and L and adult M, L and XL.

Thanks, Laura

laura@pitsikoulis.com

Swim Meet 1 INFORMATION posted in Swim Team

Thu, 31 May 2007 11:46:08 GMT

All swim team information has been posted under Swim Team on the site. This includes the file with line ups and directions to the meet.

Diving Boards reopened

Fri, 25 May 2007 14:48:08 GMT

The diving boards were temporarily closed for resurfacing. The resurfacing has been completed and they will be open again Memorial Day weekend.

Children under 3 must wear approved swim diapers

Thu, 24 May 2007 18:32:30 GMT

A number of our young swimmers, 3 and under, have been swimming without approved swim diapers. It is very important that they wear the approved diapers in the big pool and baby pool or a fecal accident will close the pool. "Little Swimmers" are not approved. Please see the pool rule on swim diapers reprinted below. The rule is always viewable on the website under the pool rules tab.

CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER

Approved swim diapers are required for all children 3 and under (and those with unreliable toilet habits). The approved diaper must be made of impermeable fabric designed specifically for use as a swim diaper. If there are any fecal accidents, the pool must be closed for 24 hours for cleaning. The use of disposable swim diapers eg., Little Swimmers alone are not approved. Approved diapers are available at New Baby Products on 2200 Cheshire Bridge Road. We plan to stock swim diapers in the concession stand but do not guarantee availability.

Update on Summer Tennis Camp Availability

Wed, 23 May 2007 11:57:33 GMT

Due to your overwhelming response to Tony Farnum's summer tennis camps, many sessions are at or near capacity. Below you will find a list of sessions and availability as of today.

9 am 6 and under for the following dates:

May 29-June 1 7 spaces
June 4-8 3 spaces
June 11-15 4 spaces
June 18-22 7 spaces
June 25-29 3 spaces

10 am 7-11 for the following dates:

May 29-June 1 2 spaces
June 4-8 waitlist
June 11-15 2 spaces
June 18-22 full
June 25-29 full

If you want to register for an open space, email me right away at laura@pitsikoulis.com or call 404-218-0252. If the group is closed for the dates you want, Tony is willing to do another group at 11 a.m. if we can get at least 8 kids. He will do a smaller group, the rates will just be a little higher.

If you have a child in the 9 am group and are interested in taking adult lessons at the same time, let me know and we may be able to get a group together.

There are also some 11 a.m. slots available for private lessons, adult or child, or teen camps. Contact me if interested. Thanks, Laura

ALTA Opportunity At Athletic Club NE Mid to low C

Tue, 15 May 2007 15:49:49 GMT

One of our members, Karen Katz, is looking for players for a low- to mid- C level women's ALTA team for Thursdays this fall. The team will play out of Athletic Club NE on Sheridan and you do not have to be a member there to play on the team.

For more info, contact Karen Katz at kmkatz@comcast.net or 404-816-4621

ALTA Thursday Women's Team Forming low B

Tue, 15 May 2007 08:04:24 GMT

Interested in ALTA Tennis at RVA? Lisa Dwyer, one of our members, is organizing a Thursday women's low B level team for the fall and needs to know your interest right away, as she has to get info to ALTA during June. Watch the website for more info, or contact Lisa at lisa.dwyer@comcast.net or 404-842-1448.

Kids Summer Tennis Signup Starts Today

Fri, 11 May 2007 13:19:39 GMT

KIDS SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS WITH TONY

May 29-June 1-4 days $32

weeks of June 4, 11, 18 and 25 $40/week

9-10 am 6 and under

10-11 am ages 7-11

11-noon 12 and over or private/group lessons

Cost $40/week with a 15% discount for prepaying for 3 or 4 weeks--$102 for 3 weeks, $136 for 4 weeks

15% sibling discount--$34/week each child after the first

Contact laura@pitsikoulis.com for signup info. I will also be at the pool during the dinner tonight with a signup sheet. Tony's number is 404-290-9994 if you'd like to speak with him personally.

President's Letter 1/31/07- dues increase

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:56:53 GMT

January 29, 2007 Members of Roxboro Valley Association Swim and Tennis Club: First of all I would like to thank Tom Donlan for all of his time and hard work on getting our survey operational. Our new website and the posting abilities on it will help to revolutionize how the Board can effectively communicate with the members. Thank you very much! As well, thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete our survey and provide us with so much great feedback. From budgetary questions to hours of pool operation, we have been discussing and exploring the possibilities in all of these areas. Please keep the comments coming. It looks as if we are going to have a tremendous response and your voices will all be heard! As mentioned in my previous letter there are many issues that need to be addressed at RVA and we have decided to ensure that, while we are addressing a longer term plan, the pool and tennis courts remain operational, which is our main job for the community. As it stands right now, we have roughly $80,000 of repairs that need to be made to the pool and tennis courts and we have been operating on a budgetary loss for the last several years. While we have money that is at our disposal for emergency situations, an $80,000 expense and a continued loss will most certainly cause our positive situation to turn negative rather quickly. As well, we have not adjusted dues or initiation amounts since 2002 and this is starting to have a negative effect on the budget. As inflation has increased the cost of repairs and maintenance (structural issues, costs of chemicals, swim team coaches, etc), we are starting to not be able to keep in step. The last thing the Board wants is for the club to run a deficit. The Board has decided that raising dues and initiation costs are the only ways to maintain our solvency and not run into immediate cash concerns. We have decided to raise dues $100 to $650 per family membership and to raise the initiation to $1000. We feel that this will give us assurance that the pool and tennis courts can be viable and useable for the calendar year ’07. Again, we are excited about a great year in 2007 and are looking forward to discussing the survey with the community. We know that addressing the short term issues now, will give us a better platform to discussing the longer term issues in the future. On behalf of the Board, thank you. Brooks M. Gregory President, Roxboro Valley Association Atlanta, Georgia

Photo Albums - some pictures have been posted

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:48:42 GMT

A few pictures from 2006 swim meets were posted for fun. I copied a few from Diane Douglas

Click Photo Albums on the left.

President's Letter Dated January 8, 2007

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:48:15 GMT

Below is a copy of the letter from Brooks Gregory dated January 8. Click on "Polls" to the left to get to the survey and "Discussion Boards" to offer comments: Members of Roxboro Valley Association: I appreciate and welcome the opportunity to tell all of you about the wonderful, and exciting improvements to Roxboro Valley that we as a board have been discussing over the last year to year and a half. It is a time of dramatic shift in our neighborhood and we are facing some very unique issues and challenges as the next year unfolds. We need your help in determining what is important and what needs to change, if anything. We need your input on what you feel are the key issues as you think about our club. We need your help to prioritize or address what is most important to you, our members. The Roxboro Valley Association (RVA) was established and built in 1960. The pool opened to 120 members the following year. Slowly membership grew and new amenities were added (tennis courts ’64, paved parking ’64, tennis and parking lot lighting ’65-’66). Most of these improvements were managed by generous donations from members. By the end of the ‘60s we stood at @ 175 members and the full array of services we see today. The 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s brought increased memberships (250 w/waiting list by 2000), and the following improvements to our facilities: rebuilding of the baby pool, redoing the lighting at the tennis courts, and renovating the bathrooms at the pavilion. Based on the demands and demographics of the neighborhood today, we face significant challenges. The pool is in need of some significant repairs. From re-plastering to redesign, the board has been struggling to find the best method by which to deal with these issues. The pipes have been repaired numerous times, and the overall health of the pool is in decline. Current estimates for electrical work and replastering of the pool for the 2007 season total approximately $30,000. Past boards have done as much as they could to maintain the pool, but it appears ready for an overhaul. The pool is sectioned off in such a way that only 40% of the pool may be utilized by bathers. The rest is dedicated to diving. During the summer we averaged 30 swimmers in the water at some point during the day, and during the busiest times, there were anywhere from 50-84 people in the pool mostly concentrated in the shallow end! One idea presented to the board is to extend the shallow end and make the pool an “L” shape, thereby increasing the bathing capacity by 2 ½ times. The dive well is not up to code in that the slope of the well is too shallow. In its current state, there is no way to provide dedicated swim lanes to members without compromising the space designed for divers. Structural issues aside, with the young population now (285 children under the age of 8years old), the pool needs to provide everyone space now AND in the future as these children mature and grow. The pool is meant to be a social, friendly place where neighbors and friends can congregate. The deck space around the pool has been an issue for years. People are cramped and crowded on the busiest days and some families end up not having any room to locate themselves. Another problem we have seen is a drop off in attendance of children over the age of 12. We suspect this drop off comes from the close quarters teenagers are forced to deal with in the water and on the deck. If they had their own “hang out” spot or had an activity area where they could assemble, we feel the teenagers may continue patronizing the pool, thereby encouraging their parents to retain their memberships. When I was young, my community pool was always the “cool” place to be. It was an added benefit to the community and the neighbors, and made you feel like you belonged. That is the feeling the board is trying to recapture for the membership. As the wait list continues to grow, we want to keep RVA an exciting option for those that really want to belong. We want the members, new and old, to feel they are getting top value for the money they spend every year. As well, we want to foster the relationship building that comes from having a place that neighbors want to use day in and day out! The tennis courts are also in desperate need for attention. The board has been trying to decide on this issue for the better part of a year, if not longer. The surface is fading quickly and is deemed by some as already close to unplayable. Water has gotten under the surfacing and has caused pockets and cracking. We have seen the courts go through a resurfacing about every ten years and that is the course of action that has been recommended. Preliminary quotes indicate that the surface repair will cost approximately $50,000. However, increased play and a drive to bring tennis participation especially among our kids to a higher level have given rise to more issues. The Tennis Chair on the board has done a great job adding programs and promoting play on the tennis courts and it has increased accordingly, although not to the levels indicated by an last year’s tennis survey. It appears people are interested, but are either unaware of the programs available, or do not feel the courts are adequate. We are striving to do what is in the best interest of the membership, but one of the issues we struggle with is just how important tennis is to our club. In response to these issues we are asking each family participate in an opinion survey that is being generated by the board. The survey seeks to understand what is important to you and why. We are trying to gain insight into how the membership and community view RVA. We will take the surveys and create priorities based on the results. We will share the results with the community so that you will know your voice was heard. Assuming there is interest in improving the club,we will then present three scenarios that you will again vote on to determine the course of action we take. Please take this survey seriously. Lots of time and energy have been volunteered to get us to this point. The confidential survey needs to be completed within ten days of receipt. You will be notified in the next week or so via e-mail with a link to the survey. If you do not know how to access the website or need to receive a survey in the mail, please contact Bev Maiellero at bmaiellaro@comcast.net or 404-702-5957. As well, if you have not given your e-mail in order to get correspondence, please send that to Bev. The information will not be shared and you will receive blind copies of community e-mails, so no one else will see your address. In an effort to improve the communication between the board and the members, we are moving forward with communication by e-mail, so in order to keep communication moving, this is a necessary step. On behalf of the Board thank you very much for your time and Happy New Year! Brooks M. Gregory President, RVA Board Assessibility

Roxboro Swim and Tennis Announcements

Playground Opening

Urgent, pool CLOSED today May 19

Playground

Practice Meet

Practice Meet - This upcoming Saturday

May 18th - pool party

Test Announcement from Roxboro

Summer JR. Tennis Camps

MAY 18th Pool Party Celebration

Meet Volunteers

May 18th - Pool Party to Celebrate

Stroke Clinic

Stroke Clinic

Practice Begins tomorrow!

Pool Update, Correction and Reminder

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta...last chance to RSVP

More Bonus Swim and Updates

Bonus Swim and Pool Reminders

Swim Team Registration

Cinco de mayo 5/5/12. PayPal ready

Last Chance to RSVP for Pool Party

Friday, April 27 Pool Preview

Cinco de Mayo Party, Saturday May 5th 5-9

Counting the Days!!

Early Season Pool Availability

Volunteer Day

OPENING DAY POOL PARTY, Sat. 4/28 1:00 - 6:00

Pool Preview, Let's Swim

RVA Social News and Events

RVA SOCIAL NEWS & EVENTS

VOLUNTEER DAY, APRIL 21, 9:00- 1:00

Deck Expansion Construction Delays

Swim Suit Fittings

Swim Suit Fittings

RVA Upcoming Social Events and Volunteering

2012 Swim Team Registration is Open

RVA Dues Reminder

RVA Events Survey - Last days to respond!

2012 Pool Dues Reminder

RVA Events Survey

Deck Expansion Project - VOTE REQUIRED

2012 Summer Dues

2012 Sharks Swim Season Calendar

Sharks Swim Team--1st e-mail of the Season!!

RVA Financial Update

RVA Annual Meeting

Voting closes tomorrow

2012 Board Slate - Vote Open Nov 19; Close Nov 29

RVA Waiting List

Request for potential RVA Board Members

Halloween Carnival

Halloween Carnival at RVA This Saturday!

****Pine Hills Yard Sale: Saturday: 57 homes*****

Chili Cook-Off. Please RSVP

Wednesday 9/28 and beyond

THE END IS NEAR

Chili Cook-Off next Saturday, RSVP NOW!

Weekend Hours

This weekend hours

Wednesday, September 21

Monday, September 19

Plan for end of swim season

Live Music, Beer... and CHILI!

Pool Update

Chili Cook-Off, Oct 1, Chefs Needed

Thursday, September 8

Post Labor Day pool hours

Are you ready for Fall Junior Tennis

Pine Hills Neighborhood Yard Sale

Chili Cook-Off - Chefs needed

Pool Update

Thursday, August 25

Late Season Note...

Early Release School Day

Pool Hours August 15 - Labor Day

RVA Teen Night - This Saturday!

Teen Night - This Saturday!

Preschool Swim Clinic

Pool Hours August 8 - 14

Pine Hills Yard Sale: Saturday: 57 homes*