Southampton Recreation Association Spring/Summer News 2015
3201 Chellowe Road Richmond, VA 23225
804-272-7401/sra2office@gmail.com/www.sra-fun.org
Board of Directors
President, David Carter: 874-0984
Past President, Nessa Parks: 304-3415
President-Elect, Jeff Spoenlein: 497-9742
VP Finance & Treasurer, Eric Trout: 327-2457
VP Facilities, Jay Bush: 338-3797
VP Development/Membership, Caley Cantrell:
350-6587
VP Programs, Social Activities: VACANT
VP, Secretary: Leslie Parlow: 353-2801
Directors:
Ice, Darla Toler: 232-1584
Pools, Dave Lundgren: 272-6124
Swim Team, Kristen Mullins: 615-0806
Tennis, Jody Bruce: 873-9400
At Large:
Bobby Call: 267-1619
Joe Sites: 387-5459
Message from President, David Carter
Dear SRA Members –
Sheer JOY. That's the look I see on the faces of kids and adults alike as I watch them arrive at
Southampton. Children running full speed for the pool or the ice rink, parents in tow. Teenagers
glad to meet up with their 'SRA' friends. People of all ages hustling on the tennis court. Families
setting up camp at 9 am, for the swim meet that doesn't begin until 6:30 pm. The applause at the
end of the Ice Revue. We all come here to swim, skate, play tennis, or watch our kids do those
things, but in the process something unique happens, and we find ourselves forming life-long
friendships. It’s the people who make SRA a special place, a place that is full of JOY.
Even on these cold short days of winter, there is a lot going on at SRA. Making a bigger splash
than a cannonball off the diving board is the debut of our brand new website. Hats off to Caley
Cantrell who has spearheaded this effort and put in countless hours over the past year to make it
happen. It’s going to look amazing and the best part is, SRA has finally come into the 21st
century! You will now have the option to pay online for most activities and events at the club,
including annual dues and initiation fees for new members. Over the past few years, I have often
heard people say that SRA was the only place where they still had to write a check. Well folks,
you can throw those check books away! We know the online option will be a great choice for
many of you, but if you still prefer checks or cash, no worries. We'll still take money the old
fashioned way.
In conjunction with the new site, we will be utilizing a new software program which will contain
a database of current member names, addresses, and phone numbers. This is something our
membership has been asking for and will be a great benefit for everyone. The information will
only be accessible to members through a secure login, and not to the general public. You will be
able to change or update it yourself any time. Regardless of how you pay for your renewal, once
the new site is available, we will ask all members new and old to go online and set up their new
membership accounts, so we can have current, up to date information on everyone.
Our tennis program is growing by leaps and bounds. The most visible sign of growth you will
now see is a brand new tennis office and storage house located between the lower courts and the
ice rink. This is sure to become the hub for all things tennis at SRA, but will immediately
provide much needed office and storage space for the program.
Our Ice program is once again in full swing and at near capacity. The ice rink is one of those
things that yet again, makes SRA unique. Ice Director Darla Toler, along with our lead skate
instructor, Allison Ezzi, did a fantastic job organizing their first fund raiser ever, selling live
holiday wreaths. The proceeds brought in over $2000 which will all go toward roof repairs on
the Ice House. Minor repairs have already been completed, but we have a long term goal of
raising enough money to replace or amend the entire roof so that the building can become
airtight and insulated, which will allow the making and maintaining of ice much easier.
We are fortunate to mark 2015 as our swim team's lucky 13th year with head coach Mike Peters.
Mike has led the Swordfish to 13 undefeated seasons in a row, with 11 league championships.
This year we welcome Kristen Mullins as our new Swim Team Director. Kristen has been
shadowing Amy Turner this past year and is ready to take over the reins. Be on the lookout for
the usual barrage of emails to begin soon. Our first swim event takes place in April with the
swim clinic held at St. Catherine's pool. Our own pool will undergo a few cosmetic renovations
prior to opening in May, and will once again be managed by SCMG. Kudos to Dave Lundgren
who manages all of those contract negotiations for the pool, and oversees their work.
I am honored to serve SRA this year and to help steward, for a short time, this place my family
and I have come to love. If there is ever anything I can do for you please feel free to get in
touch.
Yours- David
What's Inside
Office & Pool hours ...........2
Pool & Pool Activities........3-7
Swim Team.........................7-10
Tennis ................................11-14
Ice......................................14
Email & Book Exchange...14-15
Social.................................14-16
Classes & Camps ..............17-18
Office Hours & Registration
Stephanie Moore and Johanna Minich will be running the SRA office this year. We are happy to
welcome these friendly, hardworking ladies. May office hours are the perfect time to pay dues if you
have not already done so and to register for activities. Sign the kids up for swim team, basketball camp,
origami; sign yourself up for deepwater aerobics or early morning lap swim; RSVP for all of our fun
summer events. Camps and classes are first-come, first-served, so register early.
May Office Hours:
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May 1 - May 22: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
May 25 - May 29: Monday thru Friday: 10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
June and July Office Hours:
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Monday thru Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
August Office Hours:
 Posted Weekly
The clubhouse is only open during office hours.
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Pool Hours-new extended hours on Sundays!
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May 23 and Saturdays: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
May 24 and Sundays: 11–8 p.m.
Memorial Day, May 25: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Weekdays, May 26–June 12: 1–8 p.m.
Weekdays, beginning June 15: 10 a.m. –8 p.m.
Early close: 7 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 25, Independence Day, July 4, and Labor Day,
September 7.
Late close: 9 p.m. on Family Night Thursdays, June 18–September 3.
The pool opens Saturday, May 23.
If bad weather threatens, call 272-7401 (office) or 272-0688 (poolside) to see if the pool is open.
Swim Club Management Group of
Richmond
Guest Policy
Swim Club Management Group of Richmond
returns this year to manage our pools and
entrance gate. We are excited to have many of
our hardworking guards return and to welcome
some new faces to the pool. Please let the guards
know of any concerns you have about the safety
or cleanliness of the pools, but remember: Do
not talk to the guards when they are on the
lifeguard stands unless they have spoken to you
first. This is a safety concern, and safety comes
first at Southampton.
We encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor
to SRA. Guest fees are $5 per person, regardless
of age. Guests must abide by the rules and if
unable to swim must have an adult member
present.
Pool Entrance Gate
Lost & Found
SCMG gate guards manage the pool entrance. A
guard will ask your name, check it against a list
of paid members, and ask you to sign in. Guards
also collect and monitor our $5 guest passes. All
members and guests must sign in. This helps us
determine busy and slow times, as well as our
members’ needs.
Items left in Lost and Found for more than a few
weeks will be donated to a thrift store. Label
towels and children’s clothing with a Sharpie
marker to make it easier to connect you to your
missing items.
Lifeguard Appreciation Week
Help us show our fantastic, hardworking
lifeguards how much we appreciate them on
June 29–July 5. Our guards love goodies and
snack bar accounts, as well as gift cards to local
cafes and restaurants.
Family Night Thursdays
Join us for a great time Family Nights on Thursdays, June 18–Sept. 3, 6–9 p.m. Pack a picnic dinner or
purchase one from the snack bar, and let the kids have fun with their friends and big floats in the pool.
This is the only time during the pool season that large floats are permitted in the pool.
Pool Parties
SRA is a wonderful, safe place to host a birthday or special event during regular pool hours. Each nonmember guest is only $5—the best deal in town! Due to high volume in the summer and the importance
of safety, all pool birthdays and events must be arranged through the office; just give us a call at 272-7401
to make sure your date isn’t too crowded.
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After-Hours Pool Rental
Rent out the SRA pool after hours for your special events! SRA pool rental rates are $50 per hour.
Lifeguards will be provided by SCMG and are a separate fee. See below for rates. To reserve your rental,
call the SRA office at 272-7401.
Please note: One additional lifeguard is required for teenage/college-age parties or any party involving
alcohol. The rate is $22 per lifeguard hour. Please add one-half hour for closing/clean-up times to the
lifeguard hours when planning.
Guests
Pool/hr. Guards ($22/guard/hr.) Total/hr.
1-25
$50
2
$94
26-60
$50
3
$116
61-86
$50
4
$138
87+
$50
5+
$160
Pool Classes & Activities
Morning Lap Swimming, June 8–September 7
The water’s pristine, the pools are quiet; morning lap swimming is a great way to start your day for
novices or masters. $35 per person/$45 per family. Register through the SRA office.
 Dates & Time: Monday–Friday, June 8–September 7, 6:30–8:30 a.m.
Deep Water Aerobics, June 15–August 19-NEW EXTENDED DATES!
We are excited to welcome back our deep water aerobics teacher, Deborah Alsko. Deborah brings 20
years experience teaching water aerobics. She’s a member of Aquatic Exercise Association and has taught
at Woodlake and Shenandoah Community Pool. Join Deborah for this intermediate-level class which uses
the water’s resistance to provide an excellent strength and cardiovascular workout. Flotation belt or
noodle is required (not included in class fee). Limited to 20 participants. $50 for 10 classes/$60 for 12
classes or Drop in rate of $6/class. Register in the SRA office; make checks payable to SRA.
 Dates & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 15–August 19, 10–10:50 a.m.
Splash & Story Time Activities at the Baby Pool
Come and join Deborah Alsko, the Backpack Storyteller, (also our water aerobics instructor) for a fun
half hour of stories, songs and movement activities at the tot pool. Activities will be appropriate for
children 2-6 years old with an accompanying adult. No Charge!
 Dates & Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 24, July 15 & August 12
Adult Swim Conditioning
For the 13th year, SRA offers evening adult swim clinics led by Collegiate Head Swim Coach Mike Stott.
To register, or for answers to questions, please contact Mike at michaeljstott@comcast.net or 288-8808;
(cell (921-8808). $90 per eight class session; Drop-ins welcome at $13 per class.
If you have been thinking about joining either of the SRA Adult Swim Clinics stop thinking and JUST
DO IT! The Stroke Clinic will focus on correct technique and how to swim the four basic strokes of
freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. If you are a confirmed lap swimmer or a lap swimmer
hopeful this session will get you going. Two other reasons to get on board might be to better understand
what your children do on the swim team. Or perhaps you have visions of entering a KILLER Family
Relay on the 4th of July. For those of you who once learned to swim and want a refresher the first eight
sessions of Clinic 1 (Stroke Clinic) are for you. What was taught years ago is not what is being taught
now.
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Session One: Stroke Clinic, June 14—June 30
We’ll have excellent demonstration by some of the state’s best swimmers. No time trials unless requested.
Among our many graduates are Dabney Carr, Elizabeth and Alex, Bolin, Jane Nelson, Parker Hale,
Johanna Minich, Wiley Hunnicutt and Caroline Kettlewell-Sites. Open to all levels of swimmers.
Dates & Time: 7–8 p.m., Sun., June 14; Tues., June 16; Thurs., June 18; Sun., June 21; Tues., 23,
Thurs. June 25, Sun. June 28, Tues. June 30. Meet at the Upper Pool rain or shine. Note that we may
go as late as 8:30 on any of these classes.
If you have fins, bring them. If you do not, email me your shoe size and I will bring fins for you.
Session Two: Conditioning Clinic, July 5--21
Focus is on conditioning and gaining speed. Last year’s attendees made considerable gains in their
aerobic capacity and, aside from some snide remarks to the coach, appeared to be appreciative of the
opportunity to stretch themselves in a supervised swimming setting.
Dates & Time: 7–8 p.m., Sun. July 5; Tues. July 7; Thurs., July 9. Sun. July 12; Tues. July 14;
Thurs. July 16; Sun. July 19; Tues., July 21. Meet at the Upper Pool rain or shine. Note that we
may go as late as 8:30 on any of these classes. Again, if you have fins, bring them. If you do not,
email me your shoe size and I will bring fins for you.
Adult Private Swim Lessons
In recent years, SRA adults have asked for private lessons (adult or summer league swimmers) when
clinic times have not suited work and family schedules. Collegiate Head Swim Coach Mike Stott offers
these at $30 per half hour. Please contact him at michaeljstott@comcast.net or 288-8808, (cell) 921-8808.
AGES 4-10 Beginner Swim Clinic, June 16–July 9
We’re so excited to have our own George Moore return for the fourth year to lead this eight-session
clinic. For children ages four to 10, the clinic is designed to improve water safety and introduce and
reinforce proper stroke technique. George will be assisted by a staff of senior SRA swim team members
who will work with the children in the pool to make this a productive and fun experience. This clinic is
intended for children who do not participate on swim team. Limited to 30 children. Register in the SRA
office, but make checks payable to George Moore. $85.
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Dates & Time: 2:15–3:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 16–June 25,
Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8. Thursday, July 9 will serve as a thunderstorm make-up
day. No class the week of July 4.
Swim Lessons with SCMG(1-2 students)
SCMG believes in providing children with a positive environment in which they can feel comfortable and
learn basic water safety. We feel that through patience, encouragement, and frequent repetition of skills,
your child will have a fun, safe and rewarding swimming experience.
Classes are held Monday – Thursday for 30 minutes for the four day session. Semi-Private(2
students) $60 per session(per student); Private: $100 per session. Payment is required at the time
of registration and 72 hour notice required for refund.
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SCMG Class Descriptions:
Tadpole I and II (Ages 3-6)*:
*Classes may be combined.
Tadpole I class is for a child who may be apprehensive in the water or who has never had swim lessons.
Participants may not be comfortable with their face getting wet. This class introduces new little swimmers
to the pool and helps them become acquainted with the pool and the use of flotation devices. Little
swimmers will develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment.
Tadpole II class is for the beginner swimmer who is comfortable in the water but has not yet mastered
certain skills. Participants should be comfortable well adjusted to the water (don’t mind getting their face
wet) and eager to learn kicking and progressive paddle-stroke. Additionally they learn more about pool
safety and developing independent floating skills.
Minnows I and II (Ages 6-9)*:
Minnow I swimmers learn front and back floating skills, the paddle-stroke, flutter kick, elementary
backstroke, personal safety and the use of flotation devices. This class is for the school-age swimmer who
has never had swim lessons.
Minnows II swimmers continue to build confidence in their abilities by practicing paddle-stroke skills,
floating, and rotary breathing without the aid of flotation devices. Children learn new skills such as
treading water and survival floating. Lead-up strokes to the front crawl, back-stroke, sidestroke,
breaststroke and elementary backstroke are also introduced at this level. Students must be comfortable in
the deep end and be able to swim 25 yards without a flotation device.
Dolphin (Ages 7 and up)*: In the Dolphin level, children refine the front crawl, backstroke,
elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. The butterfly is also introduced at this level. Dolphin
swimmers continue to build endurance by swimming up to 200 yards. Stroke technique and endurance are
emphasized.
Stroke Clinic (Ages 8 and up): is an advanced level where students focus on stoke enhancements and
more endurance. Open turns and treading water with rotary kick are introduced to students at this level.
Students are also introduced to three new strokes: the inverted breaststroke, the trudgen crawl and the
over arm sidestroke.
Pool Regulations
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The pool is for use of members and paid guests only.
All users of the pool must sign in.
No food, alcohol, tobacco or chewing gum is allowed in the pool area.
No glass containers are permitted in the pool area.
Picnic areas outside the pool area are provided for consumption of food.
Swim suits must be worn; no cutoffs allowed.
No running or horseplay in the pool area.
Non-swimmers are allowed in the shallow end of the pool only.
Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices may be worn. Check with lifeguard manager if
you are unsure.
Pool toys are allowed at the discretion of the attending lifeguards. If the pool becomes too
crowded, they must be put away until later.
Kickboards are for lap swimming only.
No children under age 10 are to be left on the SRA grounds without a parent or approved
guardian, such as a sitter approved by the child’s parent.
No children under age 10 are to be allowed in the pool area unattended (i.e., without a parent or
approved guardian).
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The wading pools are to be used for children ages six and under only and only with direct
supervision.
Lifeguards do not monitor the baby pools.
No swimming without a lifeguard on duty.
The pool will close during thunderstorms and will not reopen until 30 minutes after the last
thunder is heard.
When outside temperatures reach 93 degrees or higher, a mandatory 15-minute break every hour
will be instituted. This is for the purpose of enabling patrons and guards to get something to
drink.
The lifeguard has the authority to enforce the pool rules and require those in violation to leave the
premises.
Only one person at a time is allowed on the diving board.
No small children are allowed on the diving board unattended.
Slide rules are posted on the fence near the slide and must be followed.
Swim Team
Swim team practice schedule, calendar and general information are in this section as well as online.
About Practice
Many parents worry about how summer camps and vacations will affect swim practice. Please let the
coaches know if your child will be away from practice for an extended time. Though we always
recommend regular age group practice attendance—it helps your child make friends with teammates and
become a better swimmer—we understand that situations arise where flexibility helps. Please let us know
if you have short-term conflicts. Our coaches will be as flexible as possible and can arrange for your child
to attend another practice for a short time.
Registration
Register your child for swim team by mail, in the SRA office (see office hours, p. 2) or during practice.
There are three forms to complete for registration: 1) the registration form, 2) the SRA medical
release/waiver/meet sheet, 3) the JRAC waiver. Please make sure you complete all three in order to
register your swimmer(s).
You can also register and pay online via PayPal at our website (www.sra-fun.org). Please note: If you pay
online, you must still complete the necessary forms and turn them into the SRA office.
If you have questions about registration, Kristen Mullins is often available during afternoon practice. All
swimmers must be registered by May 29 in order to participate in the first meet on June 8.
Fees:
5-16 year olds
 On or before May 29th – $100
 After May 29th – $105
Families with 3 or more swimmers
 On or before May 29th – first two swimmers are $100 each. Third and Fourth swimmer $50/each.
 After May 29th – First two swimmers $105.00 each. Third and Fourth swimmer $55/each.
Swimmers who are Seniors (ages 17-18) get a special rate of $25.00 each.
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Do You Have a New Swimmer?
To join the team, a child must be five years old and able to swim one length of the pool without
assistance. Children new to the team (who haven’t participated in our spring clinic and who haven’t been
on another swim team) must have an assessment session with a swim coach to be certain that he or she is
ready for the practice environment. Our 2015 assessment will be Sunday, May 10, 3:00 p.m., at the St.
Catherine’s Kenny Center pool. Our coaches will work with children one-on-one to determine readiness.
Please contact Kristen Mullins (kristenmullins14@gmail.com) if you plan to attend. If your child isn’t
able to attend this session, contact Kristen to arrange another time during the first week of practice. We
ask that a new swimmer not participate in practice until the coaches have had an opportunity to meet and
work with your child. Please note that the St. Catherine’s pool is heated; SRA’s pool can be chilly for
little ones that first week!
Age Group Designations
Mites 5–8 (see note below)
Midgets 9–10
Juniors 11–12
Intermediates 13–14
Seniors 15–18 (see note below)
Mini Mites and Mighty Mites
A Mini Mite is a first-year swimmer or any Mite who is not yet ready to go to Mighty Mite practice. A
Mighty Mite is an experienced Mite who is ready for the challenge of regular Mite practice. If you’re
unsure which group is best for your child, please ask a coach.
Seniors
Seniors who turn 19 after June 1 may swim the entire season.
Team Suits
The suit is a Navy suit called Victory Color Block; it is navy, gold and white. Suits are available at the
Disco Sports store on Starling Drive, and a Disco rep will be at SRA on Thursday, May 21, 4–6 p.m. with
suits available for purchase.
Swim Team E-mail Group
If you’d like to receive the latest and greatest news about the swim team and are not already receiving
swim team e-mails, contact Kristen Mullins (kristenmullins@gmail.com) or the SRA office at
sra2office@gmail.com. E-mail is the primary and best way for our coaches and volunteers to
communicate with you. Meet scores are sent out in the wee hours after each meet, so they’ll be ready for
your viewing pleasure the next morning. Also, visit www.sra-fun.org for updates and information.
Other Questions?
Contact Swim Team Director Kristen Mullins (kristenmullins@gmail.com), 615-0806 (cell).
Swim Team Calendar
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Sun., May 10, 3-4 p.m.: Swim Assessment at St. Catherine’s
Mon., May 18: Afternoon practice begins (see schedule below)
Thur., May 21, 4-6 p.m.: Disco Sports rep at SRA
Memorial Day weekend; no practice
Fri., May 29: Last day for early registration ($5 discount) and to swim in the June 7 meet
Sat., May 30: Saturday morning practice begins
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Sat., June 6, 11.a.m.: Mini Meet (practice times to be revised)
Sun., June 7, 4 p.m.: Avalon @ SRA
Tue., June 9: Weekday morning practice begins (see schedule below)
Mon., June 15, 6:30 p.m.: Westwood @ SRA
Tue., June 16: Afternoon practice times change (see schedule below)
Mon., June 22, 6:30 p.m.: SRA @ Kanawha
Wed., June 24, 6 p.m.: Lip Sync(Rain date is Thurs., June 25, p.m.)
Mon., June 29, 6:30 p.m.: SRA @ Three Chopt
Saturday, July 4: Independence Day; no practice
Mon., July 6, 6:30 p.m.: CCV @ SRA
Mon., July 13, Swim team pancake breakfast. Times TBA
Mon., July 13, 6:30 p.m.: SRA @ Westwood
Tue., July 14: Last Mite party; last practice for Mini Mites
Thur., July 16: Championship Meet entry posted
Mon.–Wed., July 20-22: No afternoon practice
Wed., July 22: Championship Pep Rally
Thur. and Fri., July 23-24: JRAC Swim Champs
Sat., July 25, 5:30 p.m.: Awards Program for all swimmers and families. Dance party with DJ
follows.(Rain date is Sun., July 26 @ 3 p.m.
Practice Schedule
BEFORE MORNING PRACTICES (May 18-June 5)
Midgets 4:00-4:45
Mighty Mites 4:45-5:30
Mini Mites 5:30-6:00
Jun/Int/Sen 6:00-7:00
WITH MORNING PRACTICES (beginning June 8)
Midgets 8:30-9:30
Juniors 9:15-10:30
Int/Sen 10:15-11:45
Mites 11:40-12:30 (Only Mighty Mites)
AFTERNOON
Midgets 3:15-4:15
Mites 4:15-5:00 (Mostly Mini-Mites)
Jun/Int/Sen 5:00-6:00
2015 Swim Team Coaching Staff
Mike Peters
Head Coach
Mike returns to Southampton for his twelfth season. A native New Yorker and graduate of Brown
University, Mike competed on a national level on the Brown swim team and has coached on the high
school, college and US Swimming levels. Mike is a teacher at Jackson Davis Elementary School and an
assistant coach for the Collegiate swim team.
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Kallie Golden
Assistant Swim Coach
Please welcome Kallie to SRA! She graduated from Arizona State University in 2010 with her B.S. in
Kinesiology and is working towards her Masters in Occupational Therapy at Milligan College. She had a
15-year swimming career, including 2 trips to the Olympic Trials (2008 & 2012) for the 100 and 200
backstroke. She has extensive coaching experience, including an assistant coaching position at Poseidon
Swimming.
Lauren Goldberg
Assistant Swim Coach
We also welcome Lauren to our SRA family. She is a graduate of Trinity Episcopal School and Virginia
Tech, where she got her degree in Spanish. She is currently attending Bon Secours Memorial College of
Nursing. She swam for 14 years at Bon Air, coached for Willow Oaks, and is currently coaching the St.
Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s varsity swim teams.
Milo Wilson
Assistant Swim Coach
Milo will return for his third year coaching at SRA. He has been swimming for Southampton since he was
5 and was among our celebrated seniors last summer.
Ben Cherry
Assistant Swim Coach
This will be Ben’s second summer as part of the SRA coaching staff. Ben attends Randolph-Macon
College, where he swims on the men’s team. Ben swam for Southampton for eight years, and also logged
team and pool time with Poseidon and NOVA.
Elizabeth Ratliff
Assistant Swim Coach(Mites/Midgets)
Elizabeth has been swimming at her beloved SRA since she was five years old and we are excited to have
her join the coaching staff – focusing on the Mites and Midgets. Elizabeth will be graduating from
Maggie Walker Governor’s School and then heads off to Duke in the fall. Don’t be surprised if you see
Elizabeth singing beside the pool – just for fun or maybe the National Anthem.
Sarah Shaw
Assistant Swim Coach(Mites/Midgets)
Sarah has been a Southampton Swordfish since the age of nine. While we are sad that this will be her last
season swimming, we are thrilled to have her partnering with Elizabeth in working with the Mites and
Midgets. In the past Sarah has assisted at our spring swim clinics as well as teaching Beginning
Swimmer clinics. This fall, she will be pursuing a business degree from Liberty University.
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Tennis
Welcome Tennis Pro Jamie Morgan!
Our former pro, Greg Cooper, has accepted a position at MAC. While this news saddens us at
Southampton, we all wish Greg only the best in his new career pursuits. The brevity of his tenure is surely
eclipsed by the invigorated, re-energized tennis culture it leaves behind at SRA. And we are ready to kick
off the summer tennis season with two hours daily of tennis fun!
We are pleased to announce that Jamie Morgan will be taking over as Head Tennis Pro at Southampton.
Some of you may remember Jamie as he taught for a short time at SRA many years ago. Since then he
has continued to enhance his resume in the Richmond area, serving as a creator for Junior tennis programs
in Richmond and as the assistant coach for the University of Richmond teams.
Originally hailing from California, Jamie completed his junior college career at Sacramento City College
(where he was nationally ranked), then moved on to play for UC-Davis. After college, Jamie obtained his
USPTA certification and started teaching and training ATP players at the Gorin Tennis Academy under
the tutelage of Vitaly Gorin.
In 2004 Jamie moved to Richmond to start a job with Westwood Racquet Club and then Kanawha
Recreation Association, where he quickly started to realize the need for growth of Junior tennis programs
in Richmond. In addition to founding and continuing to run Tennis4Life (a program geared to identifying
and training local Juniors who want to advance their tennis skills), Jamie has been the assistant coach for
the University of Richmond women's team for 9 years and has also served as the assistant for the Spider
men's team for the past 3 years.
Questions about SRA Tennis or to register for camps or classes:
Contact Jamie Morgan at: jamietmorgan@comcast.net or 804-690-8112
“All Kids” Tennis Camp
Talk to your friends and sign-up together. The camps are designed for kids of all ages and abilities. Camp
will include stroke instruction, repetitive drilling, scoring and court placement, target challenges with
team and individual game’s. Kids will enjoy icy treats at the first
break and regular water breaks during the camp.
Spring Youth Lessons (3 week sessions):
Registration/Questions, Contact Jamie Morgan at jamietmorgan@comcast.net or 248-904-9261
Members – Session 1 (2 hour camp) $75 and Session 2 (3 hour camp) $115
Non-Members – Session 1 (2 hour camp) $85 and Session 2( 3 hour camp) $125
Session I: June 16-19, 1-3 pm
Session II: August 11-14, 9am-12pm
Minimum of 20 participants to hold to hold camp. Maximum number of participants will be 30.
TENNIS CLASSES
Age and skill level designations:
Scrappers: (4-6 year olds) Beginner and Advanced
Learn basic tennis strokes, hand eye coordination through drills using the Quick Start system
Red dot ball used. Emphasis is on Fun!
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Future Stars: (7-8 year olds)
Beginner tennis for younger kids. Again the Quick Start system will be used here, Green dot
ball.
Future Stars II: (9-10 year olds)
Beginner/intermediate tennis for kids between 9-10. Quick Start system will be used here.
Green dot ball. Footwork and match play added to this group.
Junior Champs: (11-12 year olds)
Intro to full court and regular ball
This class will focus on stroke production, hand eye coordination, court positioning,
Footwork, scoring and match play. Regular ball and full court used here.
Champs: (13-18 year olds)
This class will focus on fitness, footwork , full court drills, point play and match play. If you're
looking to get serious as a tennis player, this is a great place to start.
Junior and Adult Spring Classes (3 week session)
TUESDAY CLASSES
May 19, 26, and June 2
Scrappers 2: red dot ball (Adv. 4-6 year olds)
4:30pm-5:pm
Cost: $18
Scrappers: (4-6 year olds)
3:15pm-3:45pm
Cost: $18
Junior Champs: (11-12 year olds)
5pm-6pm
Cost: $36
Future Stars 1: (7-8 year olds)
3:45pm-4:30pm
Cost: $30
Future Stars 2: (9-10 year olds)
5pm-6pm
Cost: $36
Adult classes: (19+)
6pm-7pm USTA 2.5-3.0 level Drill class
7pm-8pm USTA 3.5-4.0 level Drill Class
Cost: $10 per class
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
May 20, 27, and June 3
THURSDAY CLASSES
May 21, 28, and June 4
Scrappers 1: red dot ball (beg. 4-6 year olds)
4pm-4:30pm
Cost: $18
Champs: (13-18 year olds)
4:30pm-5:45pm
Cost: $40
Junior Tennis Summer classes
All classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rain make-ups will be on Fridays.
Session 1: June 23, 25, and 30
Session 2: July 7, 9, 14, and 16
Session 3: July 21, 23, 28, and 30
There is a minimum of 6 to hold a clinic. The maximum number of participants is 12
Classes start June 23rd and end August 6th. (No classes July 2nd Holiday)
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Scrappers: (4-6 year olds) Beginner and
Advanced
8am-8:30am Beginner group
8:30am- 9am Advanced group
Session 1: $18
Session 2: $25
Session 3: $25
Session 1: $36
Session 2: $48
Session 3: $48
Junior Champs: (11-12 year olds)
10:35am-11:30am
Session 1: $36
Session 2: $48
Session 3: $48
Future Stars: (7-8 year olds)
9am-9:30am (will add second class if needed)
Session 1: $18
Session 2: $25
Session 3: $25
Champs: (13-18 year olds)
11:50-12:50am (will add second class if needed)
Session 1: $36
Session 2: $48
Session 3: $48
Future Stars II: (9-10 year olds)
9:35-10:30am
**Lessons can also be scheduled directly with Jamie. Contact Jamie Morgan at
jamietmorgan@comcast.net or 804-690-8112**
Tennis Guests
Please feel free to bring a guest to play tennis at SRA. Tennis guest fees are $5 per person per use. This is
an honor system; please drop your guest fees by the SRA office.
Please contact Wythe Shockley at 874-0579 or
wytheshockley@yahoo.com
Tennis Leagues
We have competitive options for players of all
levels.
Men’s Richmond Racquet League plays
Saturday mornings thru mid June. If you are
interested in playing, please contact Bruce
Hammel at bhammel@vcu.edu
Suburban Leagues
Suburban Leagues run through the end of May,
Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We’d love to
add to our two fun teams. A6 players or C4
players, contact captain Laurie Huizenga at 2393518 or laurie@chapelrva.com
USTA
Men’s and women’s USTA leagues will play
again this spring and summer. For women’s, 3.5
& 4.0, contact Sara Brown at 405-7171 or
sara.brown@coldwellbanker.com; men’s contact
Ron Hatch, ronaldhatch@comcast.net or Jody
Bruce, jodybruce@comcast.net
Prime Time League
This league for ladies over 40 plays Mondays
starting in April. We welcome all levels of play.
Questions about tennis? Don’t hesitate to contact Pro Jamie Morgan at jamietmorgan@comcast.net or
804-690-8112 or Tennis Director, Jody Bruce, jodybruce@comcast.net
appearance of the facility and are hoping to
explore options for ceiling/roof improvements in
the off season. In the 2015-16 ice season we
will continue to offer our traditional lessons and
hockey clinic along with a new offering or two so stay tuned! Look for dates and specifics for
next season in the SRA fall newsletter. In
addition, we continue to look for the next ice
Ice
We had another fun and successful ice skating
season this year!! Thanks to all who helped out
or participated throughout the season. Our
programs continue to remain strong with many
members taking advantage of the winter fun at
the rink. We continue to improve the physical
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and one for swim team. If you’re not getting
SRA e-mails and would like to, please e-mail the
office at sra2office@gmail.com and let us know
which list or lists you wish to be added to. Sign
up today to get the latest and greatest SRA news.
director at Southampton. If your aspirations
include serving on the SRA board while leading
and growing the ice program this may be just the
opportunity for you! Please contact Darla Toler
at darlatoler@verizon.net if you would like to
discuss this opportunity further. We hope you
and your family will join the skating fun next
season! Until then, enjoy the pool and all the
summer fun that SRA has to offer!
Book Exchange
Summer’s the perfect time to catch up on your
reading. Please check out the books on our ever
popular book exchange table in the clubhouse,
take one that looks interesting and leave another
for someone else to read. Happy reading!
SRA E-mail Lists
Are you missing out on SRA fun? We send out a
lot of information via e-mail. We have two email distribution lists: one for general SRA news
Social Events
SRA social events offer something for all ages. Pick one, or pick them all. Please RSVP; it’s a big help to
our all-volunteer special events coordinators.
Sunday’s Puttin’ on the Pig
Join us Sunday, May 24, for Q Barbeque and other selections from Cuisine a la Carte. Socialize, stuff
yourself and schedule your summer: This party is a great time to meet SRA board members, sign up for
tennis, swim and summer activities, and learn about those e-mail lists that keep you up-to-date on all
manner of Southampton goings-on. BYOB.
 Date & Time: Sunday, May 24, 4–7 p.m.
 Cover Charge: None
 RSVP: To SRA office at 272-7401 or sra2office@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 21. RSVP is
required to partake of the pig and goodies.
Memorial Day Ice Cream Scoops (Volunteer needed to coordinate!)
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Date & Time: Monday, May 25, 3–4 p.m. (or until we run out)
Cover Charge: $1/scoop
RSVP: None required
Thursday Preschool Playdate (Volunteer needed to coordinate!)
Rain or shine, join other parents of preschoolers on the SRA playground. Parents can visit and kids can
play. Plan to come for all three or just one. We’ll have entertainment and popsicles.
 Dates Friday, June 19, Friday July 17 & Tuesday August 20 : 9-10 am
 Cover Charge: None
 RSVP: To SRA office at 272-7401 or sra2office@gmail.com
New Member Reception
Welcome to SRA, new members! Please join us in the clubhouse on Thursday, June 18, 6–7 p.m., for a
new member reception. This is a great time to meet SRA board members and ask questions. We’ll have
light refreshments. Wear your bathing suits and flip-flops, and bring your wet babies; we’re very
informal. Everyone is welcome! RSVP to the SRA office at 272-7401 or via e-mail at
sra2office@gmail.com.
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July 4th Celebration
Old-school Independence Day is how we roll at SRA: parades, Scouts, flags, egg tosses, music and relays.
We’ll have a Capri Sun diving contest for younger kids, a surprising diving contest for older kids, a
splash contest and, of course, The Star-Spangled Banner. If you’ve never shared your Fourth with SRA,
let this be the year.
Craft time begins at 11:30 a.m.; the parade rolls about 12:30 p.m. Bring your wagons and decorated bikes,
or decorate once you’re here. You can sign up for our famous family and friend relays that day.
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Date & Time: Saturday, July 4, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cover Charge: FREE!
RSVP: NONE!
Elementary-Age Party, Rising 1st–5th Graders (Volunteer needed to coordinate!)
This night for elementary-age SRAers will be full of games, music, pizza and make-your-own-sundaes at
the clubhouse. Please contact the SRA office if you would like to volunteer to help coordinate this
fun night for our youngsters.
Minimum 10 attendees; maximum 40.
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Date & Time: Friday, July 10, 5–7:30 p.m.
Cover Charge: $5
RSVP: By July 8 to SRA office at 272-7401 or sra2office@gmail.com. Parents, please include
contact info.
Middle School Social, Rising 6th–8th Graders (Volunteer needed to coordinate!)
Our middle school community is invited to enjoy a fun evening at the pool complete with music, games,
and food! Please contact the SRA office if you would like to volunteer to help coordinate this fun
night for our youngsters.
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Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 7:30-10 p.m.
Cover Charge: $10
RSVP: By August 27 to SRA office at 272-7401 or sra2office@gmail.com. Parents, please
include contact info.
Ladies evening of art
Bring a snack to share and beverage of your choice for an evening of mandala drawing, adult
coloring books, and Zendangle. A brief lesson by Johanna Minich will begin the evening of art
and fun.
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Date & Time: Wednesday, July 8, 8-11 p.m.
supply fee: $2.00
RSVP: By July 6 to SRA office at 272-7401 or sra2office@gmail.com.
Labor Day Ice Cream Scoops on the Lawn (Volunteer needed to coordinate!)
Come full-circle by finishing out a great season with ice cream. We’ll have a slide contest and perhaps a
craft fair? Let’s show off all those projects our kids (and adults!) have made over the summer.
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Date & Time: Monday, September 7, 3–4 p.m. (or until we run out)
Cover Charge: $1/scoop
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4th Annual Crab Feast—Adults Only
This party’s been a smashing success for the past three years. Please join us again for crabs, music and
friends as we enjoy the final moments of our summer season on the lawn. BYOB. 100 person maximum.
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Date & Time: Post Labor Day-exact date TBD, 6–11 p.m.
Cover Charge: $20/person
RSVP: By to SRA office at 272-7401 or sra2office@gmail.com
Classes & Camps
Registration
All classes and camps are run by individual members of SRA. In order to register, please pay with
cash or check to the individual instructor. You may come into the office during regular office hours to
register for any of the camps. As there are limited spots available, please note that your child will not
be registered until payment is received.
Origami
Ages 8 and Up
Karmalita Bawar once again offers basic and intermediate instruction on how to make origami (the
Japanese art of paper folding). Some beginning projects include simple animals, flowers, and ornaments.
More advanced participants will be given independent projects. Origami paper supplied. Each class ends
with paper airplanes.
$6 per drop-in or $25 per 5-day session.
Session 1(1-2:15 pm): Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26
Session 2(1-2:15 pm): Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10
Art Camps
Creative Printmaking (4 days)
June 29-July 2, 1-4 pm
Wear your paint smocks and get ready to have fun! Campers will design and print their own t-shirt, note
cards, wrapping paper and collage art with non-toxic acrylic paints and inks. Freezer-paper stencils,
collographs, gelli printing and stamping are just some of the interesting techniques we’ll cover in this
workshop. Warning: Printmaking is addictive, and your house might overflow with piles of awesome
printed paper! Ages10+ Cost is $120.00. Make check payable to Corinna Anderson.
Knotted Up Fiber Art – Freestyle Weaving Workshop (3 days)
July 20-22, 1-4 pm
Create wild and colorful fiber art pieces with recycled t-shirts, fabrics, yarns, and nontraditional
materials! Campers will sample a variety of weaving looms and techniques including weaving, crochet,
and others. No prior experience needed, and all skill levels are welcome. Ages 8+ Cost is $90.00. Make
check payable to Corinna Anderson.
Claymation Movie Shorts (4 days)
August 17-20, 1-4 pm
Write and film stop-motion animation movies! We will write scripts, design sets and create characters
with clay, wire and other materials. Participants will need to bring their own portable devices and
download a free movie making app during this camp. Parents and friends are invited to join us to view
everyone’s work on our last day. Ages 10+ Cost is $120.00. Make check payable to Corinna Anderson.
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Basketball Camp
Ages 9 and Up
Seasoned basketball coach and former college player J.B. Brown has the energy and skill to teach and
refine the dribble, jump shot, lay up and dunk. He returns for his eighth season coaching kids on playing
as a team and passing the ball. J. B. knows how to get kids inspired and excited. Bring a good ball and
some water. Minimum of six kids; no participants younger than nine. Register in the office; make checks
payable to J.B. Brown. $45 per session.
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Session 1: July 6–10, 1–2:30 p.m.
Session 2: August 10-14, 10–11:30 a.m.
Yoga for Youngsters, Rising K–3rd Graders
This four-day camp for the younger yoga student requires no prior experience. Students will practice
fitness, enhance healthy body awareness and increase strength, flexibility and balance in a noncompetitive environment. Each class has three parts: In the first half hour, students explore different yoga
poses through games, interactive stories, themed sequences and creative movements; in the second part,
students make various craft projects that encourage them to become more aware of their surroundings and
themselves; in the third, they slow down, enjoy a story that ties to that day’s theme and spend a few
moments in quiet relaxation.
Sarah (Morck) Peavey is a graduate of the 200-hour Teacher Training program from Glenmore Yoga and
Wellness Center and is completing her 500-hour training with an emphasis on therapeutic yoga. Sarah
swam at Southampton throughout her childhood and coached our Swordfish for seven years. She’s
excited to share her enthusiasm for yoga and to be back at good old SRA!
Tuition includes a yoga mat and two blocks. Students should bring a filled water bottle, a healthy snack
(no nuts please), a thin towel or blanket and a small stuffed animal to camp each day. Contact Sarah
Peavey at speavey@collegiate-va.org with questions. Register in the SRA office; make checks payable to
Sarah Peavey. $85.
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Dates & Time: July 14-17, 10:00–12:00p.m.
Summer Reading — Fun and Crafty Kids still enjoy reading during the summer.
The following sessions are free and open to elementary kids who are interested in chapter books —
whether they listen to them or independently read them. Kids should arrive having finished the book.
All sessions are Thursdays from 2:30-3:45. Snacks provided.
Session 1, June 25: From Obert Skye’s series The Creature From My Closet kids can read all or one of
the following: Potterwookie, Wokenstein, and/or Pinocula. We will discuss what the creatures are and
then design a creature that may come out of their closet imagination. This book series is especially fun for
chapter book readers who like some graphics.
Session 2, July 2: For the mystery lovers, Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener. This story is a great
read aloud but your kids may read ahead once they are hooked into the story. Kids will discuss elements
that create mystery for them. Kids will also get a chance to build a garden element of their own.
Session 3, July 9: Wonder by RJ Palacio offers kids a chance to discuss how they are different and yet
universally human. This book is a great listen on Audible or CD. It is also one that may require tissues.
Adults love this book as much as kids. Parents are welcome. As for crafts, we will have masks that kids
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can decorate on one side and then write words, with help if needed, to identify the strong traits or
aspirations that we hope we have.
Session 4, July 16: Laura Hilenbrand’s young adult version of Unbroken. Kids will meet to discuss
American POW and hero Louie Zamperini. Highlights of this session are still in the works.
Murder! Lies! Justice gone awry!
Sarah Koenig’s Serial podcast explores how Adnan Syed may have been wrongly indicted for the
murder of his former girlfriend Hae Min Lee. Koenig has conversations with Syed and many others
involved in the case, including legal experts. She explores whether Syed may or may not have been the
killer despite being incarcerated. Koenig introduced many people to the concept of listening to weekly
podcasts to follow a story in ways reminiscent of previous generations as they sat together around their
radio listening to serial programs. You can find the podcasts for free at this link: http://serialpodcast.org
If you have not listened, tune in! You will be riveted as you do your dishes and or drive to swim
practice.
Once you finish, there is more. Come talk about the case and the podcasts with other teens and
adults at SRA on June 30 from 6-8 p.m. Johanna Minich and Susie Hudgins will lead the discussions
which are open to anyone who has listened and wants to discuss the case of Adnan Syed. We will have
snacks and drinks while gathering in the clubhouse living room to discuss this series. Here are some
questions we may explore: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/18/serial-finale_n_6348340.html or
http://www.slate.com/topics/s/serial.html. Please RVSP by noon on the day of the event so that we know
how much food to bring.
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