Well, we did it.

It was a little too early on a Saturday morning…for some of us.
But the clinics, and the time trial, came and went.

NYAC is now equipped and ready to take on the first ever, significant, hosted meet of the year - the all times favourite Mega City/Youth Cup meet - which is going to be held in December 2005.

Congratulations to all the parents who attended the clinics today.
You are now a qualified meet official!

Hope you have had a chance to do some timing, some improper swim DQ'ing (disqualifying), the feel of splashed chlorine water on your clothing, and of course, a taste of the "upclose and personal" deck experience with your child.

In any case, I trust that you can now appreciate more the sport that your child is involved in and the ins and outs of a swim meet (well, simulated). And in turn, this will enhance your support role as a swim parent and the becoming of your child's biggest swim fan.

Like everything else, for an event to run smoothly, a great many help is required. We were very fortunate to have many parents who generously and readily volunteered their help this morning.

A heartfelt "thank you" goes to all the parents who helped at the clinics and the time trial, and to all the pool reps who worked tirelessly in the previous weeks signing up the parents in their respective groups for this event.

Thank you for your time, effort, energy, enthusiasm, and support!
My sincere thanks go to Marjie, Lui, Beatrix, Eleonora, Taft, Vivian, Cheryl, and last but not least, Olga from NYAC office for ensuring that the event went smoothly today (if I've missed anyone, I beg for your forgiveness).

And my very special thanks go to our Senior Officials from Swim Ontario, John and Tina, for their time, training, and help in the clinics & time trial.

As we are getting an extra hour of sleep this weekend. I hope that you'll all take advantage of the hour and enjoy your beauty sleep…until we meet again at Mega City & Youth Cup!

Just a side note, if you did not have your personal training record aka Officials Certification Card signed by John or Tina today, you can bring it to Mega City/Youth Cup and have it signed off by the meet referee at the end of the session then. Your qualification(s) with Swim Ontario stays for you forever.

As for the SNC Officials pins, NYAC will be ordering them and distribute to you when they are available.

Best regards,

Yvonne Moy
Director: Officials
October 29, 2005