Mustang Monthly Newsletter

June 2005

Congratulations, Mustangs!!!


 A/BB 13 & Over "Checkoff Challenge" Invitational

 

The Dallas Mustangs kicked off the summer long-course season with two meets on the weekend of April 22-24, 2005. Mustangs scored a total of 930 ½ points in the A/BB" 13 & Over "Checkoff Challenge" Invitational, beating 13 other North Texas teams to finish 1st place. Mustangs scoring points are listed below; those finishing first are listed in italics.  Congratulations to all of our Mustang competitors!

 

In the “A” Division: Meg Austin (15), Ellyn Baker (13), Spindrift Beck (14),  Tori Beckman (14), Amanda Benson (15), Morgan Bowser (14), Mel Futscher (15), Stephie Futscher (16),   Bolton Harris (14), Meredith Higgins (15),  Leah Jones (13),  Katie Knudson (14),  Kristin Masters (15),  Meredith Monroe (16),  Jordan Newman (13), Maddie Nieberlein (14), Delaney Rolfe(13), Lauren Roth (15), Erin Smith (15),  Maddie Steiner (16), Jessica Temple (14), Meaghan Watters (15),  Alex Weber (14), John Bannon (16),  Jack Beckwitt (14), Colin Carpenter (15), Kenneth Clark-Fernandez (15), Mark Faubion (13), Eric Gusa (21), Brooks Haller (18),  Clint Hallum (16), Steven Nichols (13),  Kyle Savage (15), Nicolas Saliba (14),  Andrew Tran (14), Lamar Weeks (15). Scott Weeks (13), and Burke Wiggins (14).\

 

In the “BB” Division: Sarah Blue (14), Becca House (14), Meagan Keesee (15), Alicia Nicoud (15), Matney Rolfe (16), Allison Whitehead (15), Jack Beckwitt (14), David Escamilla (16), Greg Hoffman (13), Tim Moore (13), and Alicia Nicoud (15). 

 

A/BB 12 & Under Invitational

 

At the 12 & Under Invitational held at Oak Point Recreation Center in Plano, DM finished in 4th place.  This was accomplished without swimming any relay events and with only 21 Mustangs competing!  Those scoring points are listed below; those who won events are italicized. All ages follow the names. Great going, Mustangs!

 

In the “A” Division: Ann Weeks (10), Emma Gruber (10), Des Godfrey (12), Cassidy Beckwitt (12), Keegan Watters (12), Miyo Malouf (12), Eric Futscher (10), Jake Watters (9), Luke Blaylock (10), Harrison Tran (9), and Malin Kenny (12.)

In the “BB” Division: Courtney Nichols (9), Berkley Johnson (9), Jon Hoffman (11) and Megan Ernst (12).

 

“A” Mustang Classic Long Course Invitational

 

The annual SMU/Mustang Classic, held from May 6-8th, 2005, was another success for the Dallas Mustangs. Despite enduring a difficult Mother’s Day on Sunday due to a rainout, and having to move indoors, Mustangs swam with flying colors and won the meet with more than 900 points.  Almost all of the DM swimmers waited it out on Sunday and swam short course yards in the SMU Indoor Facility.

 

All of the Mustangs who helped their team win the meet by scoring points are listed below, and those who won their event are italicized (ages are in parenthesis following the names). Awesome job, DM!

 

Emma Gruber (10), Ann Weeks (10), Courtney Nichols (10), Des Godfrey (12), Cassidy Beckwitt (12), Julia Cuaderes (12), Megan Ernst (12), Hannah Ferrin (13), Alex Weber (14), Spindrift Beck (14), Kelsey Craggett (14), Morgan Bowser (14), Delaney Rolfe (13), Keegan Watters (13), Jessica Temple (14), Leah Jones (13), Katie Ische (14), Ellyn Baker (14), Stephanie Martin (14), Jordan Newman (13),  Molly Bollen (16), Lauren Roth (15), Meredith Monroe (16), Maddie Steiner (16), Meredith Grubb (17), Stephie Futscher (16), Caroline Barnett (16), Amanda Benson (15), Bailey Thompson (16), Erin Smith (15), Meg Austin (15), Bri Barfield (16), Kate Gunning (18),Codie Hansen (18), Amanda Arrrington (17), Alicia Stevens (16), Mel Futscher (15),  Kristin Masters (15), Emma Gunning (15), Eric Futscher (10), Luke Blaylock (10), Jake Watters (10), Harrison Tran (9), Malin Kenny (12), Liam Veazey (11), Matt Thompson (14), Scott Weeks (13), Caleb Veazey (14), Tim Moore (14), Jack Beckwitt (14), Max Murphy (14), Andrew Tran (14), Steven Nichols (13), Nicholas Saliba (14), Eric Gusa (21), Lamar Weeks (15), Clint Hallum (15), Mike Hubbs (22), Colin Carpenter (15), John Bannon (16), and Kenneth Clark-Fernandez (15).

 

Senior Circuit #1 North Long Course Meet

 

 

The first Senior Circuit Long Course Meet was held at the Keller ISD pool from May 14-16th, 2005. Because of conflicting meets and busy schedules, there were very few swimmers attending the meet. Swimmers often had less than 10 minutes rest between events, and only 8 Mustangs attended the meet.  They were Bri Barfield, Kelsey Craggett, Hannah Ferrin, Meredith Grubb, Alex Jennings, Alicia Stevens, Meaghan Watters and John Bannon.  In addition to those swimmers, several college swimmers also represented DM, including Jennifer and Candace Blackman, Katie Roberts, and Leane Darling.

 

BB Long Course Invitational

 

On the weekend of May 13th-15th, ATAC and the Nadadores hosted the BB Long Course Invitational at Keller ISD. The Mustangs finished a strong 4th out of 20 teams with 240 points. Special congratulations to DM swimmers who achieved at least one new “A” time at this meet: Miyo Malouf, Luke Blaylock, Courtney Nichols, Lauren Hill, Skylar Clark-Fernandez, Maddie Nieberlein, and Allison Whitehead. In addition to the names listed above, others who scored points were:

Meagan Keesee (15), Sarah Blue (14), Matney Rolfe (16), Clyde Rembert (16), Evan Sadler (16), Megan Ernst (12), and Michael Withers (15). Congratulations on an awesome meet!

 

 

B/C Division 2 Short Course Invitational

 

The Dallas Mustangs finished an astounding second place in the “B/C” Short Course Invitational held May 21-22nd, 2005. Mustangs had a great showing with almost all swimmers scoring points. Held at the indoor facility of Oak Point Recreation Center, the meet lasted two days and was open to all swimmers who hadn’t yet achieved “A” or “BB” times. Listed below are swimmers who scored points with those in italics winning an event.

 

Mika Malouf (7), Mady Rhodenbaugh (8), Lucy Stuart (8), Nicole Ewer (8), Caroline Blaylock (8), Annelyse Tullier (8), Charlotte Rolfe (8), Natalie Rathjen (9), Sarah Jones (10), Emily Fitzgerald (9), Lauren Murski (10), Gabi Jackson (9), Caitlin Klemme (9), Laura Ambrose (9), Laura Rathjen (9), Christina Bowman (10), Berkely Johnson (9), Meaghan Viveros (10), Celia Holmes (9), Susan Duncan (11), Alex Fraley (12), Erica Thomasen (12), Cy Thompson (7), Dylan Tcheng (8), Alberto Bambach (10), Brian Yen (10), Taubert Natalini (10), Ivan Gan (10), Daniel Withers (12), Christopher Black (12), Luke Westmoreland (12), Brodie Johnson (12), Steve House (11), and Henry Knudson (12).

 

Way to go Mustangs!

 

Senior Circuit #2 Long Course Invitational

 

The second Senior Circuit Meet of the season was held from June 3rd-5th at the familiar confines of the SMU outdoor pool. Hosted by DM, more than 35 Mustangs qualified and swam at this prestigious meet. Those who scored points are listed below; those who won events are italicized.

 

Leane Darling, Candace Blackman, Jennifer Blackman, Katie Roberts, Lauren Roth, Spindrift Beck, J.D. White, Andrew Knudson, Clint Hallum, Andrew Tran, Caleb Veazey, and Brooks Haller.

 

Awesome job, Mustangs!

 

"A" Rose City Long Course Invitational

 

The Rose City Invitational, held in Tyler, Texas, is a fun meet for Mustang swimmers of the A level. Along with having fun, the 39 Mustangs who attended swam fast—placing 2nd out of 19 teams, following METRO, the host of the meet.  DM swimmers relaxed between events under one of the multiple Mustang tents or played in the mini water-park behind the deck. Those who scored points are listed below. If they won, their names are italicized.

 

Great swimming, Mustangs!

                                  

 

Ann Weeks (10), Courtney Nichols (9), Des Godfrey (12), Julia Cuaderes (12), Catia Weickgenant (14), Hannah Ferrin (13), Alex Weber (14), Keegan Watters (13), Ellyn Baker (13), Maddie Nieberlein (13), Delaney Rolfe (13), Kelsey Craggett (14)), Leah Jones (13), Brenna Farren (14), Meaghan Watters (15), Erin Smith (15), Morgan Bowser (15), Jessica Temple (15), Katie Ische (15), Alex Jennings (16), Jake Watters (10), Luke Blaylock (10), Malin Kenny (12), Liam Veazey (11), Jon Hoffman (11), Scott Weeks (13), Tim Moore (14), Nicholas Saliba (14), Greg Hoffman (13), Caleb Veazey (14), Jack Dwyer (16), John Bannon (16), Burke Wiggins (15), and Kyle Savage (15).

Many Volunteers Needed!

DASA Divisional and All-Stars Meet (July 13th, 14th and 18th)
Every year, the Dallas Mustangs host the DASA Divisional and All-Star Championship swim meets.  These meets bring together approximately 1,800 recreational summer swimmers for the final meets of their summer season.  The Dallas Mustangs host these meets as a fundraiser for our team in that the DASA League pays us to host these meets.  This year the dates/times for the meets are as follows:

Wednesday, July 13th

Division C: warm-up at 8 a.m., meet runs 9 a.m. – Noon

Division B: warm-up at Noon, meet runs 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 12th

Division D & E: warm-up at 8 a.m., meet runs 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Division A: warm-up at Noon, meet runs 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 18th

All-Stars: warm-up at 3:00 p.m., meet runs 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Note:  All meet finish times are approximate and are based on last years' entries.

As you are all aware, it takes many volunteers to host and successfully run a swim meet of this size.  In addition to our parent volunteers, we also allow many of our swimmers to volunteer at these meets in areas such as ready bench, runners, awards, etc.  This activity allows our swimmers to gain an important appreciation for the volunteer efforts that go into each and every swim meet that they attend.  

 The success of these meets is also an important recruiting tool for the Dallas Mustangs as we have the opportunity to meet some of the best recreational swimmers in the Dallas area.  Many of these swimmers may also be considering joining a year round swim program, and through these swim meets, the Dallas Mustangs are their first USA Swimming contact.

Additionally, the Mustangs Bucks volunteer awards program provides for double Mustang Bucks when volunteering at the DASA Fundraiser Swim Meet.  Therefore, a volunteer may earn $20.00 in Mustang Bucks for volunteering 5 - 10 hours, and $50.00 for volunteering greater than 10 hours.  (There is still a maximum Mustang Buck limit of two (2) credits per family for the event.)

We would like to encourage everyone, parents and swimmers, to volunteer in some way to help with the DASA Championship Swim Meets.  Parents, you can volunteer by sending an email to either Jim Cuaderes (Meet Director) or Eric Futscher. At this point, our areas of need are not those that require experience. Simply helping by being a runner (posting results, picking up lane timer cards etc., and working in hospitality) would be tremendously helpful. Swimmers should sign up to volunteer at this meet with either Coach Mook or Coach Doug.  This is one of those opportunities to work together as a team and get to know many of the other members of the team a little better. 

Remember - NO Experience is Necessary, We provide On The JOB Training.

DASA Heat Sheet Advertising Opportunity

 

There is an opportunity to have your team or business advertised in the DASA Divisional and All-Star heat sheets.  DASA is the Dallas Amateur Swimming Association whose membership includes thirty six summer recreational country club and neighborhood association swim teams.  The DASA Divisional and All-Star Championship meets have approximately 1800 participating swimmers and are well-attended by families from all over the DFW Metroplex. These swimming families are potential clients for businesses run/owned etc. by our swimming families. This is also an opportunity to show your team spirit.  If you or anyone you know would like to place an ad in the DASA Championship heat sheets, please fill out the following advertising contract and directions for payment etc. The ads will run in five heat sheets, during the week of July 13 – 18, 2005 providing a lot of exposure!

 

Questions? Contact Jim Cuaderes

 

DALLAS MUSTANGS AD CONTRACT

 

WHO ARE THE DALLAS MUSTANGS? The Dallas Mustangs is a USA Swimming non-profit swim club with more than 300 local members, making it one of the largest swim teams in the Southwest. The award winning Mustangs include swimmers ranging in age from 6 to 18 who compete year round up to the national level.

HOW DO ADVERTISERS BENEFIT? Advertisers are able to promote their business via our program/heat sheets at a nominal cost, and reach active consumers throughout the Metroplex and surrounding area. Ads purchased qualify as a legitimate business expense for advertisers.

AD SIZES/PRICES: Inside Front or Back Cover (Full Page): $300

Full Page: $145 Half Page: $75 Quarter Page: $40 Business Card: $25

(8 ½ X 11) (8 ½ X 5 ½) (5 ½ X 4 ¼) (3 ½ X 2)

AD SPECIFICATIONS: Camera-ready black and white artwork requested.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Cuaderes at 214-340-1938.

DALLAS MUSTANGS AD CONTRACT

Name:

Phone:

Company:

Address:

City/ST/Zip:

Circle Size Requested:

Full Page

Half Page

Quarter Page

Inside Front Cover

Inside Back Cover

Business Card

Circle Applicable Items Below:

Camera-ready art attached

Art to follow

Ad assistance requested

Business card and/or copy attached

Indicate Method of Payment:

Check enclosed

Please bill me

Please make checks payable to the Dallas Mustangs Swim Team. Mail to: Jim Cuaderes, 8506 Vista View Dr., Dallas, TX 75243 or turn in to a Mustangs Coach at Loos Pool.

Date received:

Ad Salesperson:

Phone:

Thank You For Your Support!

1) Complete form in full; 2) Retain copy/give one copy to advertiser; 3) Attach art & check to advertiser copy.

 

Ad Deadline - July 5th, 2005! Artwork may be emailed to Jim Cuaderes.  If emailing artwork, please include all the pertinent information from the ad contract or complete the contract and send it as an attachment. 

DM Tuition Policy Reminder:

The Dallas Mustangs is a competitive year round age-group swimming program.  As such we strive to provide consistent quality coaching and workout facilities.  To achieve this goal we establish pool rental contracts and salary commitments with our coaching staff for a full 12-month period. Tuition amounts are established based on the 12-month budget and divided into monthly or quarterly amounts to provide reasonable payment options for our Dallas Mustang families.  The Dallas Mustangs Swim Team is not, and was not designed to be a swim program where swimmers drop in one month and out the next.  Flexibility has always been important to us.  We try to work with each family on the team and we will continue to do so. 

 

Tuition may be paid quarterly: September, December, March, and June, or monthly.  Tuition paid monthly includes a $5.00 per month processing fee.  (If tuition for the quarter is not paid by the due date, monthly payment has automatically been selected.)

 

·         Tuition is due from September through August. (If you swim in July, you are responsible for August tuition.)

·         Tuition is due on the 1st of each month/quarter.

·         Leave of Absence (LOA) is available only for injury and medical reasons.

·         There will be a $10.00 per month discount for the second and subsequent swimmers in the same family.  The fourth swimmer is free.

·         A swimmer transferring from another team must be in good standing with their old team.

·         Tuition is only billed quarterly.

·         There will be a $5.00 per family late fee after the 10th of the month for non-zero balance accounts.

·         The swimmer(s) may be barred from swimming if there is an aged account balance is excess of 60 days.

·         Please indicate in the memo portion of all checks what the payment is for (i.e. Dues – swimmer’s name, meet account, supplies, etc.).

·         If there is a problem with your billing, please contact the treasurer.

·         Should circumstances prevent full payment of your tuition, please contact the president.  Scholarships and alternate payment plans will be addressed on a case by case basis.  (Please Note: Lack of communication is not an option!)

·         Should you choose to leave the team – it is your responsibility to contact the treasurer or registration chairman.  (Informing the coach does not fulfill this responsibility!)

·         Tuition may be sent with the swimmer to the pool, or mailed to the Treasurer:

 

DM Treasurer – Shannon Rusch

603 Hood Dr.

Coppell, Texas 75019

 

Southern Zones Swim Meet

 

Applications for the North Texas Zone Team are available on the North Texas website (see link under affiliates and friends). This year’s zone competition will be held in Houston August 1 - 7th. Any questions regarding this meet should be directed to your child’s coach.

 

Mustangs Outside the Pool

 

Special congratulations to Alethea Atkins who received the Presidential Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and who also was recognized by the Duke University Talent Program.

 

Also, congratulations to Ian Ray, Alicia Stevens and Alex Weber who recently finished first in their respective age groups at the Tom Landry Triathlon.

 

Way to go Mustangs!!!

 

Painless Fundraiser

 

The Dallas Mustangs is registered with Tom Thumb in its Good Neighbor Program. Please remember to attach our Good Neighbor Number to your Reward Card and Tom Thumb will donate a percentage of the member’s total grocery purchases back to the Dallas Mustangs every time your Reward Card is used! Painless and potentially profitable for our team!

 

OUR TOM THUMB NUMBER IS 7648