Tonight we will be swimming against the Transylvania Aquabats in our final home meet of the season! Please be on time for our warm-up, and please stick around until the very end of the meet!
UPDATE: After speaking with the coach of the Aquabats and consulting various weather information services, it has been decided that the meet this evening IS CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused swimmers and their families.
The first concern for the coaches is safety of all swimmers and their families, especially those traveling to swim. Forecasters are predicting storms along the route from Transylvania to Valdese, as well as storms here this evening. With the uncertainty surrounding the ability to complete the meet, as well as hazardous travel conditions, coaches decided it is in the best interest of the swimmers to cancel.
UPDATE: As of 1:30pm, there is little change in the forecast for Valdese. According to the Weather Channel, there is a 70% chance of thunderstorms developing around 4pm, 35% chance around 5pm, followed by little to no chance of storms until around 8pm this evening. Between 7pm and 8pm, the chance of storms increases from 10% to 60%, and the chance of storms will not fall below 50% until after 10pm. Coaches from Transylvania and Valdese are in touch discussing the safest course of action for the swimmers.
UPDATE: As of 10:45am, the National Weather Service forecast for Valdese is as follows:
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Given this forecast and the distance our guests are traveling to swim this evening, there is a possibility the meet this evening will be canceled. Please continue to check back during the day for more updates. A final decision will be made by 3pm.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Important Conference Information
The end of the season is upon us! This Saturday, we travel to Forest City to compete in the Tar Heel Swim League Championship Meet. Warm-ups for the Torpedo are at 8am. This means be ready to enter the water AT 8am! The pool opens at 7:30 for team set-up. Anyone working at the meet will need to attend the respective meeting for their position.
Stroke & Turn / Starter / Clerk of Course Meeting – 8:45am
Timer / Runner / Heat Ribbons – 8:45 am
The following is from the Forest City Stingrays, this year's conference host. Please read and respect their wishes, as our conduct reflects upon us as a team and more widely upon the Town and Community of Valdese. Let's all be gracious guests this Saturday!
--There will be NO personal tents allowed on the deck, they may be set up in the
grassy area to the right of the pool entrance and on the west side of the parking area.
If necessary, tents may also be located on the tennis courts to the left (east) of the
Recreation Center building.
--Each team will be allowed one 10 x 10 tent in an assigned space on the deck inside the
fence.
--Spectators should keep the left side of the pool area clear so that all may access
restrooms and swimmers may access the clerk of course area. Also spectators should
avoid the timer/starter areas which will be congested with essential activities. The area to
the right of the pool as you enter will be your best option.
--No one should be in the kiddie pool!
--The east side of the parking lot will be utilized by our vendors (food, refreshments and
t-shirts…yes, we are using Eagle Sportz and hope you will like our design). There will be
handicapped parking available in the northeast corner of the parking lot.
-- Sorry, but we are not blessed with ample onsite parking. Parking is allowed on the
south (i.e. golf course) side of Clay Street, in the spaces on Westview Street at the Forest
City Clubhouse, on the west (i.e. golf course) side of Golf Street, in the lots off Harris
St. (to the west) behind Forest City Chiropractic and the Magnolia House, in the lots of
Shuford Nationwide Insurance, Bell Orthodontics or in the vacant lots on the north side
of W. Main Street. You may also park at the Rutherford County School’s Cool Springs
Office Building or in the Dollar General Store spaces closest to Main Street (i.e. furthest
from the store). Do NOT park in the House of Asian Restaurant lot or in a manner than
would completely block any street or driveway or in someone’s yard. The north sides of
Clay Street and the east side of Golf Street are residential, please be considerate of those
who live there.
Stroke & Turn / Starter / Clerk of Course Meeting – 8:45am
Timer / Runner / Heat Ribbons – 8:45 am
The following is from the Forest City Stingrays, this year's conference host. Please read and respect their wishes, as our conduct reflects upon us as a team and more widely upon the Town and Community of Valdese. Let's all be gracious guests this Saturday!
--There will be NO personal tents allowed on the deck, they may be set up in the
grassy area to the right of the pool entrance and on the west side of the parking area.
If necessary, tents may also be located on the tennis courts to the left (east) of the
Recreation Center building.
--Each team will be allowed one 10 x 10 tent in an assigned space on the deck inside the
fence.
--Spectators should keep the left side of the pool area clear so that all may access
restrooms and swimmers may access the clerk of course area. Also spectators should
avoid the timer/starter areas which will be congested with essential activities. The area to
the right of the pool as you enter will be your best option.
--No one should be in the kiddie pool!
--The east side of the parking lot will be utilized by our vendors (food, refreshments and
t-shirts…yes, we are using Eagle Sportz and hope you will like our design). There will be
handicapped parking available in the northeast corner of the parking lot.
-- Sorry, but we are not blessed with ample onsite parking. Parking is allowed on the
south (i.e. golf course) side of Clay Street, in the spaces on Westview Street at the Forest
City Clubhouse, on the west (i.e. golf course) side of Golf Street, in the lots off Harris
St. (to the west) behind Forest City Chiropractic and the Magnolia House, in the lots of
Shuford Nationwide Insurance, Bell Orthodontics or in the vacant lots on the north side
of W. Main Street. You may also park at the Rutherford County School’s Cool Springs
Office Building or in the Dollar General Store spaces closest to Main Street (i.e. furthest
from the store). Do NOT park in the House of Asian Restaurant lot or in a manner than
would completely block any street or driveway or in someone’s yard. The north sides of
Clay Street and the east side of Golf Street are residential, please be considerate of those
who live there.
Friday Night Spaghetti!
All Torpedo swimmers and their families are invited to Rotary Park (overlooking the pool) Friday evening from 5:30-6:30 for a spaghetti dinner. Please sign up to bring either pasta, sauce, salad, drinks, or garlic bread. There is a sign-up sheet in the Rec on the VTST Bulletin Board.
We hope to see everyone there!
We hope to see everyone there!
Friday, July 23, 2010
This Week in Torpedo News!
As we head in to the final week of the season, the Torpedo has a lot going on!
We have our final home meet of the season on Tuesday night when we host the Transylvania Aquabats! Be sure to sign-up to swim, and parents please sign-up to help out with the meet.
Friday night, July 30, we will have the first of what will hopefully become a Torpedo tradition. Torpedo swimmers participating in the conference/ league championship meet are invited to Rotary Park for a spaghetti dinner. Swimmers and their families sign up to contribute spaghetti, sauce, salad, or garlic bread. The sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board at the Valdese Recreation Center.
Saturday, July 31, Forest City will host this year's championship meet. Warm-ups begin at 8am, so PLEASE make arrangements to be there on time. There is limited seating on deck and outside of the pool, so you may want to get to the pool earlier to get a space. Only ONE tent per team will be allowed on deck.
We are responsible for providing workers during the meet. Coach Andersen has a sign-up for the positions. The meet will be divided into 4 sessions for workers: 1 (Events 1-22), 2 (23-42), 3 (43-62), and 4 (63-82).
We will need two timers for each session and workers for the following times:
Session 1: Clerk of Course (2 volunteers), Heat Ribbons (1 volunteer)
Session 2: Scorer and Awards Tables (1 Volunteer), Stroke and Turn Judges (2 Volunteers)
Session 3: Head Timer (1 Volunteer), Starter (1 Volunteer)
Session 4: Stroke and Turn Judges (2 Volunteers)
We have our final home meet of the season on Tuesday night when we host the Transylvania Aquabats! Be sure to sign-up to swim, and parents please sign-up to help out with the meet.
Friday night, July 30, we will have the first of what will hopefully become a Torpedo tradition. Torpedo swimmers participating in the conference/ league championship meet are invited to Rotary Park for a spaghetti dinner. Swimmers and their families sign up to contribute spaghetti, sauce, salad, or garlic bread. The sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board at the Valdese Recreation Center.
Saturday, July 31, Forest City will host this year's championship meet. Warm-ups begin at 8am, so PLEASE make arrangements to be there on time. There is limited seating on deck and outside of the pool, so you may want to get to the pool earlier to get a space. Only ONE tent per team will be allowed on deck.
We are responsible for providing workers during the meet. Coach Andersen has a sign-up for the positions. The meet will be divided into 4 sessions for workers: 1 (Events 1-22), 2 (23-42), 3 (43-62), and 4 (63-82).
We will need two timers for each session and workers for the following times:
Session 1: Clerk of Course (2 volunteers), Heat Ribbons (1 volunteer)
Session 2: Scorer and Awards Tables (1 Volunteer), Stroke and Turn Judges (2 Volunteers)
Session 3: Head Timer (1 Volunteer), Starter (1 Volunteer)
Session 4: Stroke and Turn Judges (2 Volunteers)
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thanks Forest City!
Thank you to the Forest City Stingrays for hosting a great meet this evening! The storms stayed away and allowed for some very exciting races! While we did not win the overall meet, we had quite a showing with 25 individual first place finishes, 22 individual second place finishes, and 17 individual third place finishes! Most every swimmer had at least one best time tonight!
Thanks again Forest City!
Thanks again Forest City!
Directions to Forest City
Tonight we travel to the Forest City Stingrays! We will swim at the Clay Street Pool located at the Callison Recreation Center:217 Clay Street,Forest City, NC 28043-2934.
Directions from Valdese are as follows:
Directions from Valdese are as follows:
| Take I-40 W. | 7.5 mi | ||
| Take exit 103 for US-64 toward Morganton/ | 0.2 mi | ||
| Turn left at US-64 W/ Continue to follow US-64 W | 25.9 mi | ||
| Turn left at Hudlow Rd | 5.4 mi | ||
| Slight left at W Main St | 0.5 mi | ||
| Take the 1st right onto Westview St | 338 ft | ||
| Take the 1st left onto Clay St Destination will be on the right |  | 0.2 mi |
Pictures are Here!
The team pictures taken by SportPix have arrived! If you ordered pictures, please see the coaches at your next practice to pick them up. There are order forms in the picture packets should you or family members want to order additional pictures.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Thanks to McDowell for a Great Meet!
We had a great evening this past Thursday as we hosted the McDowell Mariners! Overall scores then were 509.5 for Valdese and 439.5 for McDowell. Girls final was 275.5 for McDowell and 254.5 for Valdese; Boys final was 255 for Valdese and 164 for McDowell. Everyone swam a great meet, and everyone had a good time!
Don't forget to let Coach Andersen and Coach Hodges know if you will be participating in the last three meets of the season as soon as possible. Sign up sheets have been available, but we still have only a few people signed up.
This coming Thursday we travel to the Forest City Stingrays! We will swim at the Clay Street Pool located at the Callison Recreation Center:217 Clay Street,Forest City, NC 28043-2934.
Directions from Valdese are as follows:
Don't forget to let Coach Andersen and Coach Hodges know if you will be participating in the last three meets of the season as soon as possible. Sign up sheets have been available, but we still have only a few people signed up.
This coming Thursday we travel to the Forest City Stingrays! We will swim at the Clay Street Pool located at the Callison Recreation Center:217 Clay Street,Forest City, NC 28043-2934.
Directions from Valdese are as follows:
| Take I-40 W. | 7.5 mi | ||
| Take exit 103 for US-64 toward Morganton/ | 0.2 mi | ||
| Turn left at US-64 W/ Continue to follow US-64 W | 25.9 mi | ||
| Turn left at Hudlow Rd | 5.4 mi | ||
| Slight left at W Main St | 0.5 mi | ||
| Take the 1st right onto Westview St | 338 ft | ||
| Take the 1st left onto Clay St Destination will be on the right | | 0.2 mi |
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Granite Falls Tonight!
Thanks to everyone who came out to swim this evening despite the potential weather problems! The Granite Falls Sharks were tremendous hosts, especially with the hurried schedule. Most of our swimmers swam best times in at least one event, and there was much fun had by all!
Coach Andersen will have ribbons for everyone tomorrow. Remember, we have team pictures on Thursday!
Coach Andersen will have ribbons for everyone tomorrow. Remember, we have team pictures on Thursday!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Meet Tonight in Morganton!
Tonight the Torpedo will be hosted by the Morganton Swim Club at the Collett Street Recreation Center in Morganton off of N. King St. This is a 50 Meter pool, and it is pretty different from our home pool. Please be on time for the 5:30 Warm-up for a chance to get used to the pool!
It will still be hot tonight as the meet starts, so bring plenty of fluids and some shade! The Coaches are looking forward to a great meet against the 2009 League Champion team!
Coach Andersen will have caps and possibly shirts for sale again this evening. The caps are $4 and the shirts are $7. Please bring either cash or personal check.
It will still be hot tonight as the meet starts, so bring plenty of fluids and some shade! The Coaches are looking forward to a great meet against the 2009 League Champion team!
Coach Andersen will have caps and possibly shirts for sale again this evening. The caps are $4 and the shirts are $7. Please bring either cash or personal check.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Torpedo Win over Stingrays!
Thanks to all of the swimmers and parents who came out to support the Torpedo last night in our meet against the Forest City Stingrays. Once again, the Torpedo came out on top giving the team a 2-0 overall record. The final scores were:
Torpedo Boys-261 Torpedo Girls-314 Combined Torpedo Score-575
Stingray Boys-148 Stingray Girls-266 Combined Stingray Score-414
Remember, there will be no practice Monday, July 5th, and Tuesday, July 6th. 10 and unders will swim Wednesday evening at the normal time, and 13-18 will swim Thursday morning at their normal time.
If you didn't sign up for the away meet at Morganton, please stop by the Rec and sign the entry sheet ASAP, or email Coach Andersen.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July, and Congratulations Torpedo on a great start to the season!
Torpedo Boys-261 Torpedo Girls-314 Combined Torpedo Score-575
Stingray Boys-148 Stingray Girls-266 Combined Stingray Score-414
Remember, there will be no practice Monday, July 5th, and Tuesday, July 6th. 10 and unders will swim Wednesday evening at the normal time, and 13-18 will swim Thursday morning at their normal time.
If you didn't sign up for the away meet at Morganton, please stop by the Rec and sign the entry sheet ASAP, or email Coach Andersen.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July, and Congratulations Torpedo on a great start to the season!
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