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AUGUST 2009

Impact Sports online order is coming soon.
08/21/09

For everyone who took advantage of the IMPACT SPORTS/NIKE online order, the scheduled delivery is Tuesday, August 25th.  Coach Perry will be at the Rec. Center at 7:00PM to distribute.  If you can not make it, please email Coach Perry by clicking here and work out another time to pick up your merchandise.  We will be offering another order online in September which will include the team racing suit!

END OF SEASON POT LUCK BBQ!
08/17/09

It's time to CELEBRATE!  We made it through a great summer season and it is time to relax and enjoy the incredible weather here in Pocatello.  Here is the scoop:

WHEN: Friday, August 21st at the     Ross Park Pavilion (by the pool) from 6PM to 9PM.

WHO BRINGS WHAT:  If your family's last name ends with -
A - M bring a side dish or salad for 12
N - Z bring a dessert for 12

Bring extra chairs - TAC will be supplying burgers, hotdogs, condiments and Pink Lemonade or water.  There will be Team Awards, Games and Prizes, a review of Bylaws for Parents, Pre-Registration options and Lots of FOOD and FUN!  You don't want to miss this one.  If you have any questions, please shoot us an email at TACinfo@cableone.net or call Coach Perry - 240-6853.

Bylaw changes - voting to update 8/21/09
08/16/09

From Mark Nelson, TAC President:
We've had a very successful swim season and I look forward to our end of the year celebration together.  As part of this end of the year party we have a few business items to discuss.  One is the change to our team by-laws.  We need to update our by-laws to reflect the name change and some procedural changes we need to make.

Please take a look at the new bylaws by
clicking here and please try to attend the end of LC Season Party on 8/21/09 at Ross Park (invitations are in the mail) where we will be attending to all concerns and opinions regarding the new team name and direction.

Tiger Aquatic Club recieves LEVEL 1 recognition!
08/13/09
Tiger Aquatic Club is now a USA SWIMMING'S CLUB RECOGNITION PROGRAM - Level One swim club.

The Club Recognition Program is a voluntary program to recognize clubs that demonstrate a commitment to long term club development,
stability and success. Clubs must meet markers measuring business and organizational success, parent and volunteer development,
coach development and education, and athlete development and performance. The program is entirely web based. A club’s level of recognition is displayed on the USA Swimming website in the club search section. This program encourages clubs to strive toward basic and increasing benchmarks of achievement. Clubs enter the program by designating themselves as Coach Owned, Institutionally Owned or Parent Governed with the requirements varying according to designation.              GO TAC!


DRINK UP:  The best Race Day liquids
08/12/09

By Melanie McMullen // Swimnetwork.com Correspondent

What a swimmer puts into the body as fuel on race day can be critical to performance. While solid foods provide the fat, fiber, and carbs needed for endurance and speed, the right liquids are equally important.  read more...         

        article compliments of..
TAC attracts Mexican standout Alfredo Martinez.
08/08/09

Tiger Aquatic Club is proud to welcome, Jalisco-Mexico Selection Team standout, Alfredo Martinez.

Alfredo will be training with TAC throughout his Senior year while attending Century High School. 

Alfredo's experience on the National and International Swimming scene will be a benefit for all.  Please feel free to say "HELLO"..             GO TAC!

Come support the Pokey Zoo with us!
08/07/09
Come join the TIGER AQUATIC CLUB at the "ZOOFARI" on Saturday, August 8th at 5:00pm at the Pocatello Zoo.

All you can eat ice cream, entertainment and supporting a great cause.  Only $6.00 for 12 and overs - and - $4.00 for 11 and unders.  Make sure you wear your orange Pocatello Swimming T-shirt!

                                                 For more info. click on the bear with the ice cream!

2009 Summer Championships Results
08//05/09

Snake River Summer Championships

Team Champion

1st Place - Boise YMCA

2nd Place - Idaho Falls Swim Team

3rd Place - Swim Team Pocatello

Best Points per Swimmer

1st Place - Magic Valley YMCA Marlins  (18.182 pts/swimmer)

2nd Place - Swim Team Pocatello (18.136 pts/swimmer)

3rd Place - Boise YMCA (15.761 pts/swimmer)

Best Improvement Percentage

1st Place - Swim Team Pocatello (69%)

2nd Place - Boise YMCA (63%)

3rd Place - Idaho Falls YMCA (62%)

 

Courtesy of www.snakeriverswimming.org.


 
 
 
 
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