August 15, Pentathlon
August 16, Sailing Regatta & BBQ
August 17, Kids Triathlon
August 17, Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles
August 18-22, Tennis Tournament
August 19, Sally’s Shaker
August 21, Art Swim Show & Summer AGM
Week 7
Only…One. More. Week. to Go. š¢
In a blink, seven weeks of summer have passed, and it’s been another BIG week at CBSC. We’ve had our last BINGO of the summer, the Semiahmoo Cup v WRASA, Ladies’ Golf teeing up at NicoWynd, the Parent & Child Tennis Tournament, the August Bullhead Derby AND our swimming athletes are at Provincials! CBSC is a true playground full of activities, and we are spoiled.
At the end of last week there were 2 notable announcements: Our coveted Volunteer Award, and we announced our incoming President.
First, congratulations to Heather Miller for her continued active volunteerism in the club. Most volunteers simply do not want recognition. They give their time because it brings them Joy. Itās rewarding. Where a job is an exchange of money, ONLY volunteering is an exchange of Joy. There are 4 clear seasons in this personās volunteering, and each build on the next to ensure that we are always looking our best. Jon Lopes, our Chair of Facilities, has never been to the pool in the off season without seeing this yearās Volunteer of the Year hard at work. This 4-season, year-round volunteer brings the kind of guidance and commitment that any organization would be honoured to have on their team.
Thank you for all that you do, all year-round to make our pool gardens š¼ š³ š š§¤ look so beautiful, Heather Miller!
Second, our new President was announced by Sid Landolt, our current president. Thank you to Sid for all the committed work you have done over the last 2 years, and we welcome Morgan Brewster as our new CBSC President! In classic CBSC form, the announcement was revealed in a poem:
āThe Next Oneā
Thereās always one.
One who knows the feeling of CBSC
as more than just a summer clubā¦ā¦itās a way of life.
One who grew up in the pool and on the tanks,
who carries the memory of every whistle blown,
every Bullhorn Bob announcement at the Tanker Swim,
like moments that make up their personal story.
Yes, three generations of commitment
stand behind the one now stepping forward.
This isnāt a passing of the baton;
itās a continuation of a lineage
thatās been present since 1969.
They embody our values:
ā¢ Tradition Keeping,
ā¢ Enthusiastic Volunteering,
ā¢ Generational Mentoring,
ā¢ Lifelong Relationship Building.
So today,
we pass the responsibility,
the continuity,
and the strange mix of traditions and new opportunity,
to someone whose veins run green.
And it is my absolute honour
to welcome the next President
of the Crescent Beach Swim Clubā¦
Mr Morgan Brewster
SWIMMING
Many of our athletes have travelled to Prince George this week to compete at the BCSSA Provincials for Water Polo, Artistic Swimming and Speed Swimming. Itās the furthest location to travel for Provincials; the second closest has been Trail. The last time it was held in PG was 2007! This week-long event features athletes from across the province. Throughout the week, over 5,000 athletes, volunteers, coaches, and family members attend.
Continued good luck athletes, coaches (and parents) and way to represent CBSC! Go Seahorses! š
Earlier this week, our Water Polo teams had a successful run!
- Ocat2- bronze š„
- 16U – silver š„
- 14U- 4th
- 12U- bronze š„
And Congratulations to our Competitive Artistic Swimming Team!
- Gold: Intermediate Tech Team: Capri P, Daelyn M, Daisy T, Libby H, Lily D, Madeleine H
- Gold: Intermediate Free Duet: Capri P, Daelyn M
- Gold: Intermediate Free Team: Daisy T, Libby H, Lily D, Madeleine H
- Silver: Beginner Tech Routine: Charley B, Coco B, Serenity C, Penny D, Whitney E, Molly G, Everly H, Teagan T
- Gold: Beginner Free Routine: Charley B, Coco B, Serenity C, Penny D, Whitney E, Molly G, Everly H, Teagan T
Congratulations to all the teams.
LAST CALL FOR AUGUST GALA SIGN UP!
- The August Swim Gala takes place at the CBSC pool on Sunday, August 24 and begins immediately following the Tanker Swim which starts at 9am.
- Sign up to participate on the bulletin board outside the Clubhouse, during regular office hours.
- DEADLINE for sign-up is 3pm on Monday, August 18 for ALL INDIVIDUAL RACES (except Events 53 & 54) and ALL PARENT AND CHILD RELAYS.
- Deck entries will only be allowed for ADULT ONLY RELAYS and the HALF MILE SWIM until 11:00am on Gala Day.
- The deadline for Events 53 and 54 is immediately following Event 48.
Coaches and other staff members will compete in the first race. Come out and cheer them on!
Volunteers Needed for August Swim Gala
- The August Swim Gala is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success!
- We are looking for volunteers to assist with Timing, Grill support and Deck food donations. Please sign up. Your support makes all the difference, thank you in advance!
KIDS TRIATHLON
Aug 17th: 8:30am start
Good luck to all our Kids Triathlon participants on Sunday morning! They will be swimming in the pool, biking and running around the beach to earn their Triathlon certificate and limited edition yellow triathlon CBSC swim cap. Come cheer them on, or better yet, sign up to volunteer on course! We still need lots of volunteers to ensure safety, especially on the bike route. Please e-mail triathlon@cbswimclub.ca if you can help out on Sunday morning. Thanks!
TENNIS
The summer is flying by! But there is still lots of fun to be had on the Tennis Courts!
CBSC won the Delta Valley Junior League in the final match up on Wednesday, playing singles, doubles, and mixed-doubles matches. Congratulations team!!!
Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles:
- This Sunday, Aug 17th from 11am-3pm after the Triathlon.
- Sign up on ActiveNet by tonight, Friday Aug 15th at 9pm.
August Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament:
- The August Tennis Tournament is Monday to Friday, Aug 18th-22nd.
- Sign up on ActiveNet by this Saturday, August 16th at 8pm.
- Drop-ins are not allowed.
- The tournament replaces all youth tennis classes, except the 4&5 year old red ball and all adult classes.
- 4&5 year old and adult lessons will proceed as normal.
- Please email Stella at hctennis@cbswimclub.ca if you have any questions.
Youth Drop-In:
- Cancelled this week due to the Art Swim Show and AGM.
Tennis Awards Ceremony:
- Saturday, August 23rd at 3pm.
- Please join us as we celebrate our kids on the courts this summer.
SAILING
August Regatta is this Saturday, August 16 rain or shine! Good luck to all of our sailors.
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Calling all kids 7 & Under: Have you registered for SALLYāS SHAKER yet?
Sallyās Shaker (Tennis Court Dance)
Tuesday, August 19 from 6 – 7pm
- Ages 7 & Under (Free)
- Dress up in your favourite party clothes and join Rhys and a special guest on the tennis courts for “Sally’s Shaker”.
- Have a great time dancing, then finish with a treat!
- To help us with our planning, please register by 10am on Monday, August 18 through your ActiveNet account or through the office either in person or by email.
Pentathlon
Friday, August 15
- Come out and cheer on the participants of the last Pentathlon of the summer!
- If you are registered, meet at the lifeguard tower right after Footraces.
Artistic Swimming Star Show
Thursday, August 21
- Our recreational artistic swimmers are putting the final touches on their Star routines for the much-anticipated Artistic Swimming Star Show.
- Mark your calendars for August 21st at 7pm, as the CBSC Main Pool transforms into a stage for this special event.
- We extend a warm welcome to all club members to join us in bidding farewell to summer at our annual Synchro Show. See you there!
The Summer General Meeting
Thursday, August 21
- The Summer General Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21st on the CBSC Pool deck.
- It will start at approximately 8:45pm (shortly after the Artistic Swim Show).
- There will be a few chairs, but not likely enough for all so please bring your own chair if you would like to ensure a seat.
- Also, please dress for the weather as it will be held outside, rain or shine!
REMINDERS
AUGUST TENNIS & SWIM FUN DAYS
- The Theme for August will be JUNGLE!
- Dress up as your favourite jungle animal or character and join the coaches in a fun filled lesson of costumes, candy and more!!
- Tennis Fun Days: Due to the Tennis Tournament during the last week of our programs, Tennis Fun Days will take place during your August Tennis lesson on either Thursday, August 14, Friday August 15, or Saturday, August 16!
- Swim Program Fun Days: Will be on your last lesson day of August on either Thursday, August 21 or Friday, August 22.