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Still lots to do at the pool!

8/25/2017

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Lots of events coming up as we wrap up our summer at the BSC!  

Tonight, Friday, 8/25:  Last Teen Night
  • Starts at 8:00 pm, goes 'til 10:00 pm
  • $5.00 a head.
  • Bring a friend and a towel.
  • We will take care of snacks and drinks.
  • Open to 11 and up.
  • Any questions ask Kate 412-708-5444

There will be a campfire to keep warm while not in the pool!  

Tomorrow, Saturday, 8/26:  Salsa Saturday
Come out for an adult evening of sitting on the deck or around a campfire under the stars. Always a great time with many laughs.
Starts at 8pm and goes 'till 11pm
BYOB with an appetizer to share.
$5.00 per person donation.

We have plenty of space so feel free to bring a friend or two. Looking forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones. Any questions fire away or call Kate at 412-708-5444.

And even more coming up next weekend:
-  Saturday, 9/2:  Family Night
-  Sunday, 9/3:  Movie Night
-  Monday, 9/4:  Labor Day Picnic

Reminder:  End of Summer Schedule
Next week, August 29 - September 1 we'll move to our "back to school" schedule of 4pm - 8pm followed by the long weekend of noon - 8pm hours through Labor Day.  

And, looking ahead...

BSC Fall Flea, Saturday, September 23
Don't throw it away!  We want your gently used but otherwise unwanted stuff because someone out there might see it as a treasure.  Do you have old records (yes, the vinyl ones), furniture, gadgets, toys, etc?  We'll take 'em and put them in our Fall Flea on Saturday, September 23.  

Donations will be accepted the week prior to the Flea and help is appreciated.  Any questions ask Kate 412-708-5444.  More details to come!  

Blackridge's Got Talent, Saturday, October 14
Yes, our very own show featuring the talents of our incredible swimmers, pool members, and neighborhood friends.  Do you have something to add to the show?  Details are still being worked out so stay tuned for more info...and in the meantime, get your routine/song/skit/dance ready!  
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Family Night, Fall Flea, and Fundraising Update

8/18/2017

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With just over two weeks left of Summer at the BSC, we're doing our best to pack in as much fun as possible!  

Family Night on Saturday from 8 pm to 10 pm.
-  $10/family (to compensate the guards).
-  Come and swim under the lights!
-  BYO Snacks and have fun.  :)

And that's just the first of our end of summer events:
-  Friday, 8/25:  Teen Night
-  Saturday, 8/26:  Salsa Saturday
-  Saturday, 9/2:  Family Night
-  Sunday, 9/3:  Movie Night
-  Monday, 9/4:  Labor Day Picnic

End of Summer Schedule
We'll be open daily, noon - 8pm all through next week, so you'll get to experience the 80% eclipse at 3:30 on Monday and you won't miss the Ice Cream Man on Wednesday!

August 29 - September 1 we'll move to our "back to school" schedule of 4pm - 8pm followed by the long weekend of noon - 8pm hours through Labor Day.  

BSC Fall Flea, September 23
Don't throw it away!  We want your gently used but otherwise unwanted stuff because someone out there might see it as a treasure.  Do you have old records (yes, the vinyl ones), furniture, gadgets, toys, etc?  We'll take 'em and put them in our Fall Flea on Saturday, September 23.  

Donations will be accepted the week prior to the Flea and help is appreciated.  Any questions ask Kate 412-708-5444.  More details to come!  

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Fundraising Update
As already noted, our Syncro Fundraiser raised $1250 that evening, and since then we've received additional donations putting us at $2350!! We're knocking on the door of our $3000 goal, so if you have thought about donating, you can do it online, drop it off at the guard's station, or mail it to P.O. Box 17102, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.  This fundraiser will enable us to be on sound financial footing at season's end.  

With a number of neighborhood pools closing their doors this summer, it's more important than ever that we support OUR neighborhood pool that we love so much!

Just a couple weeks of summer left.  Enjoy them and we'll see you at the pool!  

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Barracudas Season and Synchro Success

8/1/2017

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Swimmers relax at Rita's after Champs.
​Blackridge Barracudas:  Division II Champs
It's been a busy two weeks for the Barracudas swim team!

First an exciting meet with Forest Hills:  It was a close one, and although just an exhibition, it was a charged atmosphere worthy of a neighborhood rival.  Since it was the final home meet of the season, we also celebrated our seniors Arianna Esplen, Alex Havrilla, Ruth Holloway, and Hannah Winslow.  All four have been with the Barracudas since they were 8 and under.  We are so thankful for their contributions to the swim team over the years!

Saturday morning the swim team competed in Champs with a solid fouth place finish.  Frannie LaRoche, Elijah Kline, and Glenn Hanna all got first place in their individual freestyle events.  The boys breaststroke team of Jacek Piekut, John Bauer, Marty Duffus, and Alex Havrilla powered their way to a first place finish as well.

Sunday night, the team celebrated their Division II regular season 5-1 championship record at the annual awards banquet.  Maria and Julianne spoke about how each swimmer contributed to the team this year.  Most dedicated, most improved, and rookie awards were given.  And, in memory of this historic season, each swimmer was given a long-sleeved Barracudas T-shirt emblazoned with "2017 Division II Champs" on the back.

What a great season.  Congratulations Barracudas!
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The guards do their routine to the amazement of the adoring crowd.
Synchro Show Party a Success!
Saturday evening we had a blast at the BSC.

The challenge races were fun.  The food was declicious.  The synchronized swimming teams were outstanding.  And the men's team, augmented by Richard Hanna's last minute fundraising entry, was...well you just had to be there.

The great news is that we raised $1250 towards our $3000 goal!  If you missed it and still want to donate, you can do it online or just drop off your donation at the guards table.
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Kids sign up for the Challenge Races!
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