Hello! My name is Trinity Patterson, and I will be returning as the head coach of the Chanticleer Swim Team during the 2024 season! I live in Moon Township and have been a member of the Chanticleer Swim Team since I was 9 years old. In addition, I have been an assistant coach under Heidi Gariti since 2019! I just finished my second year of college at The University of Findlay where I am a member of the Oilers Swim and Dive Team, as well as a student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program.
I will have several assistants, too, who will be running Monday Practices, and assist me the other days of the week. I am beyond excited to work with the kiddos this summer! Apologies for the lengthy email, but I wanted to provide the seasons information to you for your reference. Please read below and save this email for your feature reference!
Chanticleer Swim Team is a program for kids that offers the flexibility and positivity that is needed in the summer. If your family has a Chanticleer Pool Membership, your children can join the team! If your family is on vacation for a week…or two…if your child is in camp…or several…we get it! We are thrilled when your child is there, and understand when they aren’t! The only requirement is that they need to be able to swim a length of the pool independently. Oh, and they have to be 17 or younger as of June 1st!
Contact me with any questions!
Attached is the order form for this year's suits, goggles and caps for our swimmers. Suits are available at the Snack Shack to try on from May 25 to June 1! The team order will be placed on June 15th, so orders must be in by the 14th. Gear is optional for all swimmers but is highly recommended. If the swimmer is a first year, they will receive one free cap! An eamil will be sent out when the orders have arrived.
Information will come out soon after the below meeting on volunteer positions that need filled during meets. All swim team families are required to sign up for 1 volunteer position per swimmer in the family. I ask you to consider volunteering more than the minimum requirement if you are able. Some volunteer positions require a brief and simple training every-other year. PLEASE consider attending an Officials Training this year. Dates and times are on the calendar. 6 PM at Woodland on Sunday, June 23 OR 6 PM at Wyngate on Thursday, June 27. We cannot host a meet without enough people who have been to the training, so this is important!
For now, I am looking for several parents to fill “lead” roles this season, as I am a college student who is taking a few college classes this summer and shadowing for my Doctorate program. These roles include overseeing several events/responsibilities including swim team apparel orders, parent volunteer manager, glow dance, 4th of July Party, and banquet. We will also need a Starter (
which is a trained position that needs to attend the meeting.) Officials aare also needed and will need to be trained. Without these positions, we will not be able to run the meets! Please let me know if you are willing to lead one of these events!
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
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| 9 | 10 | 11 FIRST DAY! Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
12 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
13 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
14 Practice: ALL 11:00-12:00 Swim Team Apparal form is due!! |
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17 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
18 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
19 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
20 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
21 Practice: ALL 11:00-12:00 |
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| 23 Officials Training 6pm at Woodland WE NEED PARENTS TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE TRAININGS (June 23 or 27) TO BE ABLE TO FILL CERTAIN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AT MEETS |
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25 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 9:30-10:15 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:15-11:00 Novice/ 10 and under 11:00-11:30 |
26 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 9:30-10:15 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:15-11:00 Novice/ 10 and under 11:00-11:30 |
27 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 9:30-10:15 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:15-11:00 Novice/ 10 and under 11:00-11:30 Officals training 6PM at Wyngate |
28 Practice: ALL 11:00-12:00 |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 9:30-10:15 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:15-11:00 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
2 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 9:30-10:15 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:15-11:00 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
3 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 9:30-10:15 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:15-11:00 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
4 No Swim Team Practice Happy 4th! |
5 Swim Team 4th of July Party 9:30-11:00 |
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8 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
9 No Swim Team Practice SWIM MEET vs Clearview AWAY 6:30 Arrive at 5:30 pm |
10 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
11 No Swim Team Practice SWIM MEET vs Wyngate HOME 6:30 Arrive at 5:00pm |
12 Practice: ALL 11:00-12:00 |
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15 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
16 No Swim Team Practice SWIM MEET vs Woodlawn HOME 6:30 Arrive at 5:00 pm |
17 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
18 No Swim Team Practice SWIM MEET vs Treehaven AWAY 6:30 Arrive at 5:30pm |
19 Practices (ONLY IF MAKEUP MEET): ALL 11:00-12:00 |
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22 Practices: Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/ Ages 9 to 12 10:45-11:30 Novice/ 10 and under 11:30-12:00 |
23 No Swim Team Practice SWIM MEET vs Chapel Valley HOME 6:30 Arrive at 5:00 pm |
24 Advanced/ 13 years and Up 10:00-10:45 Intermediate/
Ages 9 to 12
10:45-11:30
Novice/
10 and under
11:30-12:00 |
25 Make up DAte for meet if needed |
26 Swim Banquet 6:00-10:00 pm (tentative date) Details to Come |
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Tues. July 9 – Chanticleer vs Clearview - AWAY Thurs. July 11 – Wyngate at Chanticleer - HOME
Tues. July 13 – Woodland at Chanticleer – HOME Thurs. July 18 – Chanticleer vs Treehaven - AWAY
Tues. July 20 – Chapel Valley at Chanticleer – HOME Thurs, July 25 – make-up date if needed
Arrival Times:
Home Meets – Arrive at 5:00 to get events – bring GOGGLES—CAP—SHARPIE, if you have one! Warm-ups begin at 5:30
Away Meets – Arrive at 5:30 to get events – bring GOGGLES—CAP—SHARPIE, if you have one! Warm-ups begin at 6:00
All Meets Will Begin at 6:30 pm (approx. end time is 8:30 PM)
Find our team when you arrive to receive event numbers. Swimmers need to stay near our team area to cheer on their teammates, and be readily available for their events.
Remember to bring cash to support the hosting pool’s snack bar!
After Meets the Tradition is GO FOR ICECREAM AT BRUSTERS!
(not required - - haha!)
Addresses of all pools:
Chanticleer – 1032 Chanticleer Dr. Crescent 15046
Wyngate – 100 N Jamestown Rd. Moon Twp. 15108
Woodland – 526 Woodland Rd. Edgeworth 15143
Clearview – 5430 Martin St. Aliquippa 15001
Treehaven - 110 Lantern Ln. Aliquippa 15001
Chapel Valley - 118 Bainbridge Dr. Aliquippa 15001