Swimmers Lane. Cameron McHugh Qualifies for 2012 Olympic Trials!!! Katy Aquatics. Upcoming Dates to Remember: Important Information

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School for KISD Aug 29th: First Day of Fall Practice Be sure to check the website for new practice schedules Important Information Please email all swimmer recognition information and pictures to

1 Katy Aquatics Swimmers Lane Volume 1, Issue 5 Newsletter Date: August 2011 Cameron McHugh Qualifies for 2012 Olympic Trials!!! Upcoming Dates to Remember: Aug 2nd Aug 6th: Senior Zones Aug 6th: Make a Splash Water Safety Day at Morton Ranch HS; 9am-11am Aug 8th 12th: USA Swimming Junior Nationals Aug 22nd: First day of School for KISD Aug 29th: First Day of Fall Practice Be sure to check the website for new practice schedules Important Information Please all swimmer recognition information and pictures to beth@katyaquatics.org Above: Cameron McHugh and Coach Troy Cameron McHugh qualified for Olympic Trials on the 3 rd day of the Senior Circuit meet earlier in July in the 200 Back Coach Troy and the entire Katy Aquatics Coaching Staff is extremely proud of Cameron s achievements and are committed to her training goals as she prepares for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Nebraska June 25 July 2. Swimming is known as one of the fastest, most suspenseful, exciting and pressure-filled competitions held in the United States and Katy Aquatics is honored to have Cameron represent our team at the Olympic Trials! Cameron attends Seven Lakes High School and will be a sophomore for the upcoming 2011/2012 academic school year. She made top 3 at High School State in the 500 free last year, and is also a Junior National Qualifier, Senior National Qualifier, and a 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 200 meter Backstroke. Cameron holds several Katy Aquatics team records ranging from ages 10 and under to open.

As we wind down the summer and wait for Fall Swim Practice to begin, four of our very own athletes are preparing to swim forward into new adventures that lie ahead of them.

2 As we wind down the summer and wait for Fall Swim Practice to begin, four of our very own athletes are preparing to swim forward into new adventures that lie ahead of them. Each Senior that is leaving the Katy Aquatics team has trained hard, developed technical skills, and overcame challenges both in the pool and out of the pool. As a farewell to Katy Aquatics, each Senior was asked to share their experience with the team in three questions before they start on their future endeavors 1. What did you like most about being a part of Katy Aquatics? 2. What is your favorite memory of Katy Aquatics? 3. What kind of future plans are you making for yourself after leaving Katy Aquatics? Their responses were as follows: Ashton Bishop (Katy High School) 1. Best Part about Being in Katy Aquatics Katy Aquatics enabled me to make friends with swimmers from all the high schools in Katy and all over the state. It also gave me a window of opportunity to compete with talent from all over the United States. 2. Favorite Memory I have not one, but many amazing memories from being in Katy Aquatics. Most of them consist of having fun with my teammates at practice and at meets. 3. Future Plans Four Katy Aquatics Seniors turned in their Swim Caps for Graduation Caps! Katy Aquatics has prepared me to be able to get a great education by accepting a swimming scholarship to a Division 1 university, The University of Evansville in Indiana. This opportunity will allow me to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. After college I plan to follow up on my lifelong dream of becoming a part of the U.S.S.O.C.M. (Military Special Forces). Ashton Bishop 2011 Katy Aquatics Senior A&M Short Course Sectionals

3 Anne Steele (2011 Senior) swimming the 100 Fly in Short Course Sectionals. Anne Steele (Seven Lakes High School) 1. Best Part about Being in Katy Aquatics I'm grateful for how flexible Katy Aquatics and Troy were, for having a schedule that allowed me to pursue other interests such as my school newspaper among others, as well as recover from injuries. In a tough academic environment like Katy, having a program that gives swimmers the ability to meet their individual goals both in and out of the pool was key. Furthermore, the two-way dialogue between my high school and club coach has allowed me to thrive in both. 2. Favorite Memory My first TAGS. When I first moved to Katy almost 6 years ago, I was a scared little 7th grader who didn't know anybody. The group I was put in welcomed me with open arms, and swimming with such an inviting and motivated group encouraged me to push my limits without even realizing it. When TAGS swung around, it was cool to see months of training peak successfully - and it was only my first year in Texas. 3. Future Plans I will be attending Columbia University in the fall, where I will be swimming for their team and pursuing a pre-law academic track.

4 Four Katy Aquatics Seniors turned in their Swim Caps for Graduation Caps! (continued) Lauren Sutton (Cinco Ranch High School) 1. Best Part about Being in Katy Aquatics The thing I liked most about being on Katy Aquatics is being a part of a community of people that share the same interest in the sport as me. It helps having a great group of friends and coaches there to motivate me in workouts and at meets. I love and respect every person that I have met at Katy Aquatics. 2. Favorite Memory My favorite memories are all the swim meets. I can't remember one meet where I didn't have a fun time, even if I was having a terrible meet. I know me and my close friends would jam out and dance to the music playing on our ipods. 3. Future Plans I am attending Henderson State University, where I will be a part of the Lady Red Wave swim team. I'm studying early childhood education with a dual major in ESL and minor in psychology. I can't wait to be a part of the swim team and accomplish my newly set goals! Thank you Katy Aquatics for helping me in my swimming and being such a great part of my life for the past 8 years. Katy Aquatics also wants to announce that Kim Devine, a Senior at Seven Lakes High School is excited to attend Texas A&M at Galveston in the fall. Kim was the Assistant Coach for the Seven Meadows Summer League Team this summer and Katy Aquatics wishes her well on all of her future plans! Congratulations again to all our Seniors and Thank You for being a part of Katy Aquatics You ll be greatly missed, but always be remembered and expected to come back and visit!!! Sincerely, Coach Troy and the Katy Aquatics Coaching Staff For Swimmers Only

Katy Aquatics Places 5 th at B & Under Champs Invitational hosted by Magnolia Aquatics CONGRATULATIONS to all the Swimmers who swam at the Magnolia Meet July 23rd - 24th.

5 Katy Aquatics Places 5 th at B & Under Champs Invitational hosted by Magnolia Aquatics CONGRATULATIONS to all the Swimmers who swam at the Magnolia Meet July 23rd - 24th. Katy Aquatics placed 5th out of 28 Teams in the Gulf. Out of 642 athletes at the meet, Katy Aquatics had 31 swimmers attending and we had 166 BEST TIMES! Even though it was a hot weekend to be at the pool, the kids raced hard, had fun, and ended the long-course season by having a successful meet! Cheers to these young swimmers for showcasing extreme talent and determination that is the foundation of sportsmanship and our team. The following 21 swimmers had 100% Best Times: Ben Autry, Efosa Ehimwenma, Osama Ehimwenma, Wednesday Hunter, Gillian Husack, Ethan Jones, Joshua Jones, Maggie Lin, Jillian Linton, Rebecca McQueen, Jamie Morgan, Mariana Olivero, Daniella Rios, Katherine Roberson, Sophia Schimmenti, Alexandra Scott, Garrett Stansel, Joey Testa, Nicholas Valencia, Christopher Wong and Madison Wong. The Swimmers that placed 8th or Higher: Girl's 8 & Under 50 Breast 7th Place Rebecca McQueen Girl's Free Tied 4th Place Katie Roberson Tied 6th Place Madison Wong 100 Free 1st Place Katie Roberson 5th Place Madison Wong 50 Back 3rd Place Madison Wong 50 Breast 1st Place Madison Wong 5th Place Katie Roberson 100 IM 5th Place Madison Wong Girl s 10 & Under 100 Breast 1st Place Madison Wong 100 Fly 1st Place Madison Wong 200 IM 1st Place Madison Wong Girl s Free 2nd Place Jade Kemp 500 Free 1st Place Jillian Linton 5th Place Jennifer Turlington 50 Back 3rd Place Jenna Rodriguez 100 Back 1st Place Jillian Linton 100 Breast 7th Place Jennifer Turlington 50 Fly 1st Place Jenna Rodriguez 100 IM 2nd Place Jade Kemp 7th Place Jenna Rodriguez 200IM 6th Place Jenna Rodriguez Boy's Free 7th Place Garrett Stansel 50 Breast 8th Place Christopher Wong 100 IM 2nd Place Garrett Stansel Boy s 10 & Under 100 Back 2nd Place Garrett Stansel 100 Breast 5th Place Christopher Wong 100 Fly 3rd Place Ethan Jones 5th Place Garrett Stansel 7th Place Christopher Wong 200 IM 5th Place Christopher Wong Boy s Free 3rd Place William Roberson 500 Free 7th Place William Roberson 100 Back 4th Place Simon Xie 50 Breast 4th Place William Roberson 100 Breast 7th Place William Roberson 100 Fly 6th Place William Roberson Once Again, What a Way to End the Season GO KATY AQUATICS!!! Magnolia Meet July 23rd 24th Left to Right: Linsey Watson, Joey Testa, Rebecca McQueen and Briana Roberson The girls holding their 3rd Place Ribbons...

Happy Birthday Coach Justin! Visit our Website! KatyAquatics.org The Senior Silver and Senior Bronze groups celebrated Coach Justin's Birthday early this year with a BIG Katy Aquatics SURPRISE!

A special Thank You goes out to Dianne Sherman and Jennifer Goodwin for being supportive Parent Reps and for helping to make Senior Silver and Senior Bronze fantastic groups!

6 Happy Birthday Coach Justin! Visit our Website! KatyAquatics.org The Senior Silver and Senior Bronze groups celebrated Coach Justin's Birthday early this year with a BIG Katy Aquatics SURPRISE! The two groups recognized Coach Justin with thoughtful gifts and sweet treats at the last practice in July before the team went on break for the month of August. A special Thank You goes out to Dianne Sherman and Jennifer Goodwin for being supportive Parent Reps and for helping to make Senior Silver and Senior Bronze fantastic groups!!! Katy Aquatics to host First Water Safety Day Katy Aquatics will be hosting our first Water Safety Day as a kick-off event for our outreach effort that is going to impact the underprivileged swimming participation in our area. The goal through the Make a Splash program is to align the nation s top learn-to-swim providers in an effort to reduce youth drowning throughout the United States. As a result of the Make a Splash grant, Katy Aquatics is now able to offer a three month SwimAmerica swim scholarship to the first 40 children who meet the qualifications. Katy Aquatics will be passing out scholarship applications at the Make a Splash Water Safety Day on: Saturday, August 6 th, 2011 at Morton Ranch HS from 9-11am The Water Safety Day will consist of: Safety Fair Water Games for Children Swim Demonstrations Raffle Prizes FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit for the first 100 people Volunteers Needed! If you are available on August 6th, please consider volunteering your time to help out at the Make a Splash event! A list of open positions are posted under Team Functions & Sign-Ups on katyaquatics.org. Thank You!

SVSCSENECA VALLEY SWIM CLUB

March 2012 SVSCSENECA VALLEY SWIM CLUB SVSC SWIM LESSONS Swim lessons have been a great success this spring, they are up 25%. Great job to Sally Sawyer for heading up this huge task! Great big thank you