Swim Across America

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Calling all Swimmers/Divers & Water Polo Players

On August 2nd, Newfield will be once again participating in the Swim Across The Pool fundraiser to support the mission of Swim Across America. We would love all swimmers/divers/water polo players of ALL AGES to come and participate! Parents can come swim!

In our lifetime, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer. Newfield is joining the Swim Across America community so that, together, we can change that. We are challenging ourselves by swimming and raising as much money to fight cancer as we can. Please support us by sponsoring our swim and making a gift. The money you give will go towards cancer research, prevention and treatment and will make an impact in the fight to find a cure. Specifically, the proceeds from our event will be donated to Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy in Stamford, CT.

Instead of swim practice that day all ages will come at 10am! This will be a fun morning swimming, diving & breakfast! Please encourage all the older swimmers to come and join and show some Seal Spirit!

***Again, this will be in place of normal swim practice!***

Swimmers can set their own personal goals, have some fun, & fundraise!

There are 2 ways you can participate online. 1) You can register as a participant on the Newfield Team Page for $25. If you select this option, you will then also get a T-shirt and have an opportunity to do any type of fundraising you would like 2) you can just make a donation to the team!

Please note, none of this is required to swim that day but it would be great if we can do our part and fundraise!

https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/PoolSwim/Greenwich?team_id=22714&pg=team&fr_id=5881

Go to JOIN TEAM and your child or you can make their own personal page to email out or go to the DONATE NOW button to make a contribution to this amazing organization…every little bit helps! You can donate any dollar amount but no obligation to participate. If you want to make a donation for a particular swimmer just write the name in the “Donation Name Box”
Also, Swimmers have the opportunity to make their own personal page and do their own fundraising if they would like!
Thank you for your generosity and may it lead to a cancer-free world!

Any questions please contact Carrie Levitt Kaplan @ [email protected]

Swim Across America

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Calling all Swimmers/Divers & Water Polo Players

On August 2nd, Newfield will be once again participating in the Swim Across The Pool fundraiser to support the mission of Swim Across America. We would love all swimmers/divers/water polo players of ALL AGES to come and participate! Parents can come swim!

In our lifetime, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer. Newfield is joining the Swim Across America community so that, together, we can change that. We are challenging ourselves by swimming and raising as much money to fight cancer as we can. Please support us by sponsoring our swim and making a gift. The money you give will go towards cancer research, prevention and treatment and will make an impact in the fight to find a cure. Specifically, the proceeds from our event will be donated to Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy in Stamford, CT.

Instead of swim practice that day all ages will come at 10am! This will be a fun morning swimming, diving & breakfast! Please encourage all the older swimmers to come and join and show some Seal Spirit!

***Again, this will be in place of normal swim practice!***

Swimmers can set their own personal goals, have some fun, & fundraise!

There are 2 ways you can participate online. 1) You can register as a participant on the Newfield Team Page for $25. If you select this option, you will then also get a T-shirt and have an opportunity to do any type of fundraising you would like 2) you can just make a donation to the team!

Please note, none of this is required to swim that day but it would be great if we can do our part and fundraise!

https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/PoolSwim/Greenwich?team_id=22714&pg=team&fr_id=5881

Go to JOIN TEAM and your child or you can make their own personal page to email out or go to the DONATE NOW button to make a contribution to this amazing organization…every little bit helps! You can donate any dollar amount but no obligation to participate. If you want to make a donation for a particular swimmer just write the name in the “Donation Name Box”
Also, Swimmers have the opportunity to make their own personal page and do their own fundraising if they would like!
Thank you for your generosity and may it lead to a cancer-free world!

Any questions please contact Carrie Levitt Kaplan @ [email protected]

Aquatics Update -May18th

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Dear Newfield Members,
 
We hope that everyone is safe and well. We wanted to send a more specific update on our plans for aquatics this summer and appeal to you for help.
 
We had all hoped for a pool opening for Memorial Day weekend. As you know, we are at the mercy of the state for if and when our pool can open. At this time, the state has not been explicit in when they will allow pools to open.
 
Newfield’s aquatics coaches are hopeful and committed to offering practices this summer that adhere to CDC guidelines, that enable social distancing, and that incorporate guidance from USA Swimming. We hope to offer clinic-like practices that support skill development and joyful aquatics experiences. It will be far from business as usual but the spirit of Newfield aquatics programs will remain.
 
We are also looking at the possibility of a reservation system for families to sign up in advance (only) for use of the pool and/or deck. This will allow for safe social distancing practices.
 
All of this is dependent on the state’s permission to open. If you are interested in using the pool this summer in a safe way, consider writing letters in support of opening up pools to our local state representatives.
 
As you know, swimming is a healthy activity for all ages to enjoy, it promotes cardiovascular conditioning and can be one of the only physical activities people of disabilities can engage in.  Additionally, swimming is excellent for your mental health and is proven to help ease anxiety and depression – currently a real and sobering issue.
 
A listing of all state representatives can be found here.
 
You can also send the Governor’s office a message to share why we need pools reopened.
 
Additionally, if any of you or your member families have direct, personal relationships with our state representatives or anyone on the Reopen CT Advisory Committee we encourage you to reach out directly to them. 
 
The Fairfield County Swim League Board has decided not to hold Divisional and County Championships in their current form due to the amount of people potentially attending these events and clubs not allowing guests.  The League Board has also decided there will not be any water polo competitions or traditional dual meets. Additionally, Newfield will not be participating in virtual meets this summer.
 
We wish we had better news. The goal at this point is to open the pool if possible and let people safely swim. We appreciate your understanding as we work through this dynamic and ever-changing situation, while keeping the safety of your families at the forefront of all decision-making.
 
Kind regards, 
 
Katie Cunningham, Newfield Aquatics Chair
Carol Donnelly, Newfield President