2008 Season

Hello ALE Members!!

It's that time of year again to start thinking about long summer afternoons enjoying all the amenities of the ALE Pool - including our SWIM & DIVE TEAM!!!

Last summer we had a terrific inaugural season in the new ALE pool. The team ended the 2007 summer season with an undefeated dual meet record and a victory in the Division 2 Championship Meet. In 2008, the A.L.E. Swim & Dive Team will move up to Division 1 where we plan to have another fantastic season.

I am pleased to report that the entire coaching staff will be returning for the summer of 2008, which will provide the consistency needed for our continued growth and success as a team. Once again we will field 3 youth teams - A, B and a Pre (Developmental) Team. We will also offer a Masters Team (non-competitive) for adult swimmers. We are looking forward to seeing all of our returning swimmers, and to welcoming a host of NEW swimmers to the ALE Swim & Dive Teams.

The ALE coaching staff strongly believes in helping our swimmers reach their potential and have FUN along the way!! It is an awesome responsibility to coach children, teens and adults. The ALE coaches take this responsibility with the highest care and commitment, providing an atmosphere where every swimmer can strive to achieve his or her personal best.

The camaraderie among swimmers is unique -- many summer swimming buddies become lifelong friends. In addition to being around great people, swimming provides one of the most beneficial life long forms of exercise for overall cardiovascular fitness. Possibly the greatest benefit of participating in the ALE Swim & Dive Team are the life skills swimmers develop. These skills include teamwork, dependability, time management, self-discipline, and sportsmanship. Swimmers will reap the benefits of summer swimming long after their participation ends.

I would like to invite all ALE families to get involved and join the fun of summer swimming at the ALE Pool!! Please visit our website to take a look at the Tryouts and Practice schedule for important information about the upcoming season, and for other registration information.

Laura Tiedge

Head Coach