Summer practices are coming to an end
Tuesday and Thursday practices will be from 8-9:15pm on August 24th, 26th, 31st and Sept 2nd. The last practice of the summer will be on Saturday September 4th. Come join us for the last weeks of outdoor practice!
Beach Party - Saturday August 21st
Come join us at Ardmore Beach, Chicago (just north of Hollywood and Lake Shore Drive) for a beach picnic on Aug 21st. We will have some picnic tables and a few grills available for your use. Bring your beach equipment and food and we will have a fantastic time on the lake! Public transportation is recommended (take the red-line to Bryn Mawr and walk east).
Order your Evanston Swim Gear
We have posted the form for ordering our Fall 2010 gear from Kiefer. Please download it here or head over to Kiefer's site.
Catfish Ravinia Outing - July 21st
Come join the Wild Catfish and the B52's on Wednesday, July 21st at Ravinia in Highland Park. Wine and laughs will be provided by the team, chairs, blankets, towels, and food should be provided by you. Go to www.ravinia.com to purchase tickets. See you there!
Come Join Swim Across America - July 17th
On Saturday, July 17th, fourteen or more of your fellow teammates are participating in the Swim Across America fund raiser for cancer research. Last year the team raised more than $32,000. The team took home the team trophy for the most masters participants and raising the most funds; not only are we the best swimming team in Illinois but we are also a conscientious community supporter! With your help we can do it again.
Come join or support our team, "Team Life" It's easy, it's fun and it's very rewarding. SAA is no longer a relay format; individuals have their choice of swimming .5, 1.0, 1.5 or 3.0 miles. If you are interested in joining our team, send Phil an email at MYFAVCPA@AOL.COM and he'll get you registered.
You can support an Evanston Swimmer by going to:
https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=454&tab=1
You can view the Swim Across America Official web site here:
http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/chicago
Team Meeting Saturday the 26th and Open Water Swim in Wisconsin
TEAM MEETING-- This Saturday June 26th at 9am after practice at Centennial Pool. Breakfast will be served. We will be discussing upcoming events. Come and get involved with the best swim team in the State!
OPEN WATER SWIM-- Steve Birenberg invites the Catfish to venture up to Northern Wisconsin to join him in a half mile open water swim in Bayfield Wisconsin on Saturday August 7th. It is about 485 miles each way, but he has accomodations for the Catfish. You are welcome to stay at his house where you would have your own bedroom and bathroom. The lake is only blocks away from his house. Friends and family are welcome to come with to cheer you on. Steve has secured 2-3 spots specifically for Catfish swimmers. Please contact him by July 4th in order to sign up for the beautiful swim in Lake Superior. Steve can be contacted at northlakecapital@gmail.com and you can find more information here.
Summer Practice Has Begun
We are back in the water! Please bring a completed copy of the Registration Form to practice with you. Practices are at Centennial Pool in Wilmette on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 5:15-6:30am, Saturday morning from 7:15-8:45am, and Tuesday/Thursday nights from 9-10:15pm.
2010 Illinois Masters State Champs!
Congratulations to the Evanston Wild Catfish on their 2010 Illinois State Championship! Great performances by all!
Summer practice begins Monday June 14th at Centennial Pool in Wilmette. Morning workouts will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:15-6:30am and Tuesday/Thursday nights from 9-10:15pm. Saturday mornings will be from 7:15am-8:45am. See you there!
2009 USMS LCM Top 10 Wild Catfish
Congratulations to the 7 Wild Catfish made the preliminary 2009 USMS LCM Top 10 List!
Tom Holmberg (8th in the 100 Breast), Phil Dodson (6th in the 400 Free, 8th in the 800 Free, 5th in the 200 IM, 4th in the 400 IM), Steve Mullins (7th in the 1500 Free),
Lisa Hesterberg (7th in the 100 Back, 6th in the 200 Back),Sarah Baker (4th in the 50 Breast, 5th in the 100 Breast), Kimberly Stevens (4th in the 50 Free, 3rd in the 100 Free, 3rd in the 200 Free, 2nd in the 400 Free, 2nd in the 800 Free, Ann Stevens (8th in the 50 Back, 9th in the 50 Breast, 7th in the 100 Breast, 5th in the 200 Breast, 8th in the 50 Fly, 4th in the 200 IM)