TURTLE NEWSWIRE-----We are now using the Shutterfly picture system on our website.....You can create your own picture album and place your favorite team snapshots of the 2008 summer swimming season RIGHT INTO THE PICTURE AREA (email us at ovpswimteam@verizon.net for more info).....Become a member of Turtlepalooza and see the COOL STUFF.....We now have a yards to meters and meters to yards Conversion Machine located on the Website.....Read below for special announcements, tips, web site highlights, invitational info and the weather forecast at the pool

PRACTICE TIMES 2009 Evening Practice TBD 18 and 14 & under: 3:30-5:00 12 and 10 & under: 5:00-6:00 8 & under: 6:00-6:45 Morning practices TBD 18 and 14 & under: 8:30-10:00 12 and 10 & under: 10:00-11:00 8 & under: 11:00-11:45 PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING SNEAKERS TO PRACTICE!!! 2009 SEASON WILL BEGIN BEFORE YOU KNOW IT Mark your calendars, Turtle swimmers and parents ..... We will let you know when we will mark the start of the 2009 Oxford Valley Turtles summer swimming season ..... We will announce the 200 annual All Swim Parents Meeting in April, 2009 ..... The parents meeting is a good place to volunteer for jobs & ask all of your questions (especially parents who are new to the club) ..... Don't know about you, but we certainly cannot wait ..... Registration will begin in April, 2009 at the Bucks County Parks Service Building. You may also register at the pool starting on the 2009 Memorial Day weekend ..... E-mail us any time of the day or night if you need additional information for any of the above Hot Swim News at ovpswimteam@verizon.net 26th Annual Lower Makefield Township Invitational (Hosted by the Lower Makefield Swim Team) 11 and Ups – Friday, June 20th 10 & Under – Saturday, June 21st Rain Date - Sunday, June 22nd Deadline for entries ALL Teams - Meet Manager File by June 16th Registration Ends June 13th For OVP Swimmers - See your Coach for a Registration Form Registration is now open for this annual blockbuster event. We request that each team submit their entries to us on a disk. If you need assistance with team entries, you can contact the Meet Director, Madeline Bayliss at mtb7476@aol.com or 215-962-4329. The swim information is below. There is a separate information sheet for diving. Fri, June 20th 5:30 PM warm up 6:15 PM start Sat, June 21st 7:00 AM warm up 8:00 AM start June 22nd will be reserved for inclement weather. All teams are encouraged to provide timers based on the number of entries. If there are any officials who want to work the meet, contact Madeline Bayliss at mtb7476@aol.com or 215-962-4329. The entry fee is $4 per event. One check from each team, made payable to LMT Swim Team should accompany your entries. We cannot provide refunds at any time. Swimmers should submit entry forms* and fees to their own Team Coaches. Swimmers must swim in their age group as of June 30th according to the LBSL rules. Swimmers may enter a maximum of five events. The LMT facility has an 8 lane, 25-meter pool with starting blocks and non-turbulent lane lines. There will be poolside seating for spectators. Food, beverages, clothing, and swim shop will be available at both sessions. There is no admission fee, although programs will be sold at both sessions. All places will be determined by times – no place judging. THE AWARDS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: Rosettes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place; ribbons will be awarded for 4th – 18th places. All swimmers will receive participation ribbons. In case of a tie, duplicate ribbons will be awarded. LMT Invitational 2007 Results Friday, July 13th, 2007 Click Here For Last Year's Results Saturday, July 15th, 2007 Click Here For Last Year's Results 2008 10th Annual Cold Water Classic (Hosted by the Warrington Dragons Swim Team)--- SESSION ONE---Friday Night June 27, 2008 (12 and Over) Click Here For Last Year's Results SESSION TWO---Saturday Morning June 28, 2008 (10 and Under) Click Here For Last Year's Results LBSL 2007 Invitationals/Championships 2007 LBSL Championships (Hosted by the Lower Bucks Swim League)--- Last year, 30 Turtle swimmers participated!!!!! To qualify for league championships on August 1st, the top 16 swimmers in each event across each division are selected to return on Wednesday evening. Blue Division Champs Results Friday, July 27th, 2007 Central Bucks South High School Click Here For Results 8 & Under Champs Results (all three divisions & League Results overall) Saturday, July 28th, 2007 Central Bucks South High School Click Here For Division Results Click Here For League Results League Finals (Top 16 Swimmers in each event across all three divisions): Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 Central Bucks South High School Click Here For Final Results Brought to you by your OVP Turtles Swim Team..... Web Master: Tony Lippincott (Web Master Needed for 2008) Copyrighted Graphics have been provided by Swimgraphics.com OVP TURTLE WEATHER WIRE---ALERT LEVEL GREEN---KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE CURRENT WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER ADVISORIES COURTESY OF WEATHERBUG/POWERED BY GOOGLE (see below).....

E-mail us any time of the day or night if you have any additional questions about any thing you see on Turtlepalooza at ovpswimteam@verizon.net Swim Meet Officials Read Below!!!!! The Oxford Valley Turtles are providing some great reference material for Stroke & Turns Judges and Starter/Referrees, including the USA Rulebook for 2008: CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE OFFICIALS REFERENCE LIBRARY CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE LOWER BUCKS SWIM LEAGUE OFFICIALS COMMITTEE HOME PAGE Hey Swimmers and Parents!!!!! Don't forget to check the Turtle Message boards regularly ALL YEAR LONG..... The Coaches Corner is where you can discuss swim technique and ask any swimming-related questions to our three coaches.....There is also an area for suggestions called, appropriately, The Suggestion Box.....Ever wonder how we plan the logistics of each swim meet????? It's all done at the Meet Director Message Board .....Additional information on the technical aspects of running a swim meet and the work and people needed are all discussed here.....The Special Events Factory is the place where wild and wonderful events are hatched, planned and implemented..... There is even a place just for the swimmers and their swimming "peeps" called The Turtle Hut.....It's all here on YOUR web site so start SOUNDING OFF on the message boards.....Let us know how you did this past winter and spring or learn how to take your competitive swimming to the next level by emailing us or posting it on the SAL - USA - PIAA - Junior Olympics Information Kiosk in the TurtleMessage Boards area of the Web Site.....How many awards did you capture? Did you set any records? How about the personal bests you've worked so hard to achieve.....Maybe you have a funny or inspiring story to tell or need advice on how you can move into USA Swimming in the winter and spring.....DON'T BE SHY.....Send it to us because we always love to help our swimmers.....Contact us ANYTIME all year 'round because Turtlepalooza NEVER closes.....Take full advantage of everything your team has to offer you!!!!! Questions? Comments?? Ideas for the 2008 season and beyond????? E-mail us any time of the day or night.....ANYTIME an idea, suggestion or comment hits you that you would like to talk about.....Our email address is ovpswimteam@verizon.net Get on our Mailing list and become a member of the web site. IT'S FREE if you or your son or daughter is an OVP Turtles swim team member!!!!! Please email us with your email addresses so that we may keep in touch with you to let you know about any upcoming meetings or events throughout the year. There is much, much more to our site once you become a member. CHECK IT OUT!!!! COACHES NOTE: Swimers and Parents - Thank you for your help and hard work this season ...... Looking forward to a great 2009 in the Blue Division!!!!! SplashOVP You just got hit number: