The Manorlu Club Board of Directors is pleased to announce the admittance
of Manorlu Swim Team into the Colonial Swim League for the 2009 summer
swim season. This decision was made after careful consideration by the
board who has determined that a move to the Colonial League will provide a
greater level of excitement and enthusiasm for our swimmers. Manorlu will
be entering the Colonial League as a probationary member for the 2009
season.

The teams in the Colonial League are generally the same size as Manorlu
which would limit the number of "Manorlu Only" events. Since the Colonial
League runs events for all four strokes at each meet, it will also
provide more opportunities for the swimmers to participate. Below are
some specifics regarding the upcoming season:

The Colonial League consists of the following teams: Maple Manor, Maple
Wood, Fort Washington, Hideaway, Upper Moreland, Lenape Valley, and
Oreland. (Oreland has decided to move to the Colonial league as well.)

The meets will run on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings.

Each team will swim every other member of the league once in a season
which results in seven meets per season.

The first meet will be held on Saturday, June 23rd and the season will end
with A Championships on Saturday, July 25th. The Colonial League will also
hold B Championships for all age groups.

At every meet, each age group will swim the four strokes (backstroke,
breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle), the individual medley, and a
relay. This will allow more opportunities to compete and try new strokes.

Despite swimming all four strokes at each meet, the length of the meets
will not change significantly as there are fewer heats for each event.

All swimmers will continue to swim at each meet, and our team goals - to
promote sportsmanship, team spirit, improve skills and have fun - will
not change.

As always, the best interest of Manorlu is at the forefront of this
decision. Please feel free to contact a board member or coach with any
questions. We are looking forward to an exciting year.


Manorlu Club
Board of Directors