Swim Across America 2014

Swim Across America (SAA) is a non-competitive charity swim held on July 26th (4th Saturday in July), which benefits the Rush University Medical Center.

Participants have the choice of swimming a 1/2-mile, 1-mile, 1.5-mile or 3-mile distance. The 1/2-mile and 1-mile distances are along an out-and-back course. The 1.5-mile and 3-mile distances are along the same triangular course that Big Shoulders utilizes. The 1.5-mile distance is a single lap around the triangular course while the 3-mile distance is two laps around the triangular course.

In order to participate, each swimmer/member of the team must raise $500.  Swimmers under 18 must raise $100.  

Please consider joining the team or supporting a swimmer.

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CHI_Home

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Swim Across America 2013

Congratulations to our three swimmers - Dan, Jackie, and Kyleen!

Together they were able to raise $2,293 for the Rush University Medical Center.

Thanks to everyone who supported their effort! 

News

1.  Tonight (7/18) is the last practice of the summer session due to the closing of the pool for summer cleaning.  You should have received an email from the Lyons Bookkeeper (Janet) regarding the $16.25 credit they will be processing to the credit card they have on file for you.  If you have any questions, please email rules3k@aol.com.

2.  If you'd like to have the shower heads in the locker room cleaned out, please email kflynn@lths.net.  All the emails will be taken to help motivate action.

3.  Double practice tonight at Irish Times Pub & Restaurant in Brookfield, IL (intersection of Burlington Ave. and Prairie Ave.).

4.  Registration for the fall session will open August 1st. 

5.  On Saturday, we have a couple swimmers participating in Swim Across America (SAA)!  Please be sure to check out the team page and show your support (i.e., $5, $10).  Each swimmer needs to raise $500.

6.  If you plan on swimming in the lake this weekend, be sure to wear your team t-shirt and say hello to our SAA swimmers (Jackie, Kyleen, and Dan).  Registration opens at 6:45am with the 3-mile/1.5-mile swims starting at 8:00/8:45am and the 1-mile/0.5-mile swims starting at 9:00/9:15am.  Oak Street Beach will be busy.

Swim Across America 2013

Swim Across America (SAA) is a non-competitive charity swim held on July 20th (3rd Saturday in July), which benefits the Rush University Medical Center.

Participants have the choice of swimming a 1/2-mile, 1-mile, 1.5-mile or 3-mile distance. The 1/2-mile and 1-mile distances are along an out-and-back course. The 1.5-mile and 3-mile distances are along the same triangular course that Big Shoulders utilizes. The 1.5-mile distance is a single lap around the triangular course while the 3-mile distance is two laps around the triangular course.

In order to participate, each swimmer/member of the team must raise $500.  Swimmers under 18 must raise $100.  

Please consider joining the team or supporting a swimmer.

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/lyonsmasters

2012 SAA

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Final Countdown

Swim Across America (SAA) is this Saturday and we still need to help to ensure all 8 swimmers get to the mandatory $500 mark.  

Ultimately, we have two days left to raise $75!

Any help ($1, $2.50, $5, $10, $20) would be greatly appreciated. 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Thanks!

Show Your Support!

Please visit our Swim Across America website and show your support for your fellow swimmers and coaches.  Each swimmer must raise $500 to participate (not as easy as it sounds).  Thanks!

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/lyonsmasters

Butterfly

Currently, we have four swimmers signed up to participate in Swim Across America (SAA) on August 4th.  We're looking for at least six five four more swimmers to join the team.  

If we get four more swimmers, Coach Steve will swim butterfly for a portion of his swim!!! 

Please consider joining the team or supporting a swimmer.

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/lyonsmasters

Please help us in our fight

Here is a great opportunity to get some open water experience and help fight cancer.  Please consider joining the team or simply donating to a team member.  Every little bit counts!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or our Team Captain, Nicole.

Thanks
Coach Steve

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Swim Across America (SAA) is a non-competitive charity swim held on the 1st Saturday in August (August 4th), which benefits the Rush University Mediacal Center.

Participants have the choice of swimming a 1/2-mile, 1-mile, 1.5-mile or 3-mile distance. The 1/2-mile and 1-mile distances are along an out-and-back course. The 1.5-mile and 3-mile distances are along the same triangular course that Big Shoulders utilizes. The 1.5-mile distance is a single lap around the triangular course while the 3-mile distance is two laps around the triangular course.

In order to participate, each swimmer/member of the team must raise $500. In 2011, our team raised over $4,700. With other teams and swimmers the Chicago event was able to raise more than $160,000 for the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center.

Please consider joining the team or supporting a swimmer.

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/lyonsmasters

 2011 SAA

 2010 SAA

 

Swim Across America

Swim Across America (SAA) is a non-competitive charity swim held on the 1st Saturday in August (August 4th), which benefits the Rush University Mediacal Center.

Participants have the choice of swimming a 1/2-mile, 1-mile, 1.5-mile or 3-mile distance. The 1/2-mile and 1-mile distances are along an out-and-back course. The 1.5-mile and 3-mile distances are along the same triangular course that Big Shoulders utilizes. The 1.5-mile distance is a single lap around the triangular course while the 3-mile distance is two laps around the triangular course.

In order to participate, each swimmer/member of the team must raise $500. In 2011, our team raised over $4,700. With other teams and swimmers the Chicago event was able to raise more than $160,000 for the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center.

Please consider joining the team or supporting a swimmer.

http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/lyonsmasters
 

 2011 SAA

 2010 SAA

 

Saturday - Group Swim

Without getting wet, this year's Swim Across America (SAA) team was a great success. 

We'd like to thank everyone who supported our effort.  Together we raised $4,734 and helped SAA raise over $160,000 for cancer research. 

As many of you know, this year's SAA swim was canceled due to a Chicago Park's District swim ban.  Although it won't be an official event, several SAA swimmers will be meeting this Saturday to make-up the SAA swim.  

This is a great opportunity for you to come swimming and show your support for your fellow team members and a great organization. 

Meet-up

Date:  Saturday, August 13th

Time:  7:45-8am

Place:  Ohio Street Beach
After-Party:  Fox & Obel

Disclaimer:  This group swim is not an official practice or SAA event.  Swim At Your Own Risk.

If you're interested in carpooling, please contact Nicole @ adventuregoers@gmail.com.  Hope to see you on Saturday!

Support A Swimmer

Swim Across America is next week and some of our swimmers need help to raise the minimum $300 to swim. Any donation would be greatly appreciated ($5, $10, $20, etc.). Please help us ensure everyone can swim! Thanks!

Click here to donate: http://www.swimacrossameri​ca.org/goto/lyons

SAA - A great way to get open water training time in!

We still have plenty of room on our roster for Swim Across America!  Please consider supporting your teammates and joining our team!  We all have friends, family and even teammates that have been affected by cancer. 

I know there are a lot of you who are planning on swimming Big Shoulders or a Triathlon this summer, why not help a great cause and get some great open water experience in at the same time!

Click Here For More Info

Thanks
Coach Steve

Swim Across America

We have an opportunity here people.  An opportunity to make a difference.

Let's show Cancer and Lake Michigan NO MERCY!

I know a lot of you are training for an open water event or triathlon.  Why not get some great open water practice in and at the SAME TIME help raise money for cancer research!

Check out the letter that our SAA Team Captain, Nicole wrote.  I hope it motivates you to swim with your teammates OR at least show your support by donating to help fight cancer! 

Hope to see you in the Lake!

Coach Steve

Swim Across America

Open Water.  Yes, I said it.  Swim Across America (SAA) is held in open water.  Lake Michigan to be exact. 

Most of you will immediately say no to the prospect of swimming in open water or Lake Michigan but give me a chance to change your mind.

First thing first…

What is Swim Across America?

SAA is a non-competitive charity swim held on the 4^th Saturday in July (July 23^rd), which benefits the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center. 

Participants have the choice of swimming a 1/2-mile, 1-mile, 1.5-mile or 3-mile distance.  The 1/2-mile and 1-mile distances are along an out-and-back course.  The 1.5-mile and 3-mile distances are along the same triangular course that Big Shoulders utilizes.  The 1.5-mile distance is a single lap around the triangular course while the 3-mile distance is two laps around the triangular course.

In order to participate, each swimmer/member of a team must raise $300.

Why You Shouldn’t Say No

I know what you’re thinking – Lake Michigan is big, unpredictable, and scary. 

The same could be said for cancer. 

SAA is not supposed to be easy.  It is supposed to be a challenge.

We Can Do This…Together

If you finish the warm-up at swimming practice, the distance aspect of SAA will not be the issue.  Together, we can practice in open water so it won’t be as scary. 

Last year Suzie and I participated in SAA – we both had a great time.  This year Coach Steve and I are hoping more of you will take on the challenge or will show your support for your fellow teammates and this great cause.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Steve or me at adventuregoers@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Nicole