1. What I learned……

2. I learned that everyone sees life differently.

3. I learned that things are not as simple as black (blue) and white!

4. I learned that life comes in all shapes and sizes.

5. I learned that life is more fun when you smile.

6. I learned that everyone needs to be goofy every now and then!

7. I learned how important friends are.

8. I learned that life is like an Individual Medley Sometimes things just Fly by….. Other times, they fall Back

9. But if I stay on my Breast….., I end up FREE at the end.

10. I learned that when we put our heads together, great things are accomplished.

11. 2008-2009 Greenwich Marlins Achievements 2 Swimmers ranked in the top ten Nationally 2 CT Resident or CT State Record Holders 7 Events where GRYM is ranked #1 in the state 3 Swimmers chosen by CT. to participate in Olympic Training Camp in Colorado

12. Achievements at YMCA NATIONALS 8 Swimmers qualified for Y Nationals 1 YMCA National Champion

13. Achievements at USA MEETS 3 qualified for Eastern Zone Championship 15 qualified for CT Senior Championship 27 qualified for Age Group Championship 1 Connecticut Age Group Champion

14. Achievements at Y New England’s 10 qualified for Y New England’s 5 New England Champions 2 nd Place over all team score for 11+12 year old girls

15. Achievements at YMCA Meets 37 Swimmers entered for Y States 12+U 5 Y State Champions 20 Swimmers entered for Y States 13+0 6 Y State Champions 63 qualified for Regional Championship 5 Regional Champions

16. I learned we had a record breaking short course season!

17. 2008-2009 Team Records 6 New 8+U Records 28 New 9+10 Records 25 New 11+12 Records 19 New 13+14 Records 27 New 15-18 Records 37 New Open Age Group Records 106 Total Records set this year! PERSONAL BEST TIMES IN ALL AGE GROUPS TOO MANY TO COUNT!!!

18. I learned that hard work pays off. 2009 YMCA Short Course Nationals, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

19. I learned that if you work hard, and give your best effort, we all are champions!

20. I learned that it is not easy at the top.

21. I learned to say, “THANK YOU” at the end of every practice because you never know when it will be your last time.

22. I learned to enjoy the things I can control and not worry about the things I can’t control. That’s all for now…..I’ve GONE FISHIN’…. Coach Betsy

23. Good bye from Coaches: Kristina, Betsy, Mark, Tara