I would like to welcome everyone to the 2009 summer swim season. It is amazing how fast time flies. It just seems like yesterday that we were in Trail for the BCSSA Provincials.
Since that time,
your executive has been hard at work getting ready for the new swimming season. We have a group of hard working, dedicated individuals who will try and make this a successful and fun season for all. The coaching staff has been hired and they are very excited to get on deck and in the pool. The pool time is booked, social events planned, meets have been selected, and this is shaping up to be a great season for everyone!
For the new members a special welcome to you! Summer swimming is about personal bests, making new friends and meeting new families! I encourage you to try and attend as many swim meets as possible and to get involved with all aspects of the club. There are many opportunities for everyone to help and your kids will certainly appreciate it. We will be instituting a buddy system this year for new families. Hopefully this will make the transition into the B4 family much easier.
For our returning members welcome back! With the increase of new members to the club, your experience will be greatly needed more than ever. I hope to see you at swim meets and I encourage parents to step up to the challenge of officiating. Our club and clubs within our region have had many of the older families move on as their kids are no longer swimming. Because of this we will need many of our returning and for that matter new families, take up the challenge of taking an officiating course and becoming an on deck official. Five years ago, I had no idea how to time a lane but now am working on deck as an official. If I can do it, you all can do it. I will help in any way to help you achieve this goal. Your kids will be proud of you!
For the swimmers, everyone at the club is here to support you! It is not important that you win every race, but rather you do your best and have fun doing it. Your coaches are there to help you achieve this so please listen to them and respect them. They will be there for you.
So I wish everyone lots of success and best times. Also, please feel free to contact at any time 604-946-5125 or email me at
rgracan@telus.net.
Have a wonderful summer everyone!
Ron Gracan
President, Boundary Bay Bluebacks 
