SWIMOBX

Coach Matt

Dear OBX Swimmers and Parents,

 

I am writing to let you know that Assistant Coach Matt Campion resigned from our staff effective March 1^st. He wanted to finish out the short course season before pursuing other interests by making sure his Bronze swimmers were ready to go for the short course championship meet.  Matt has been committed to his swimmers and this team and for that we are very grateful. He now has plans to prepare for a busy lifeguarding season followed by a return to life as a full-time student. Substitute teaching has been such a joy for him that he’s decided to get his teaching degree.

 

While I have only had a short time to get to know Matt, he clearly has an enthusiasm for swimming that is hard to find. He has gotten many a swimmer excited about this sport and has personally encouraged more than 10 of our current swimmers to graduate from Porpoise Club into year round swimming as OBX Sharks.  His energy and devotion to our team will be missed.

 

Please join me in thanking Coach Matt for everything he has done for the OBX Sharks and in wishing him much success in his future endeavors.

 

 

Coach David Jones

Saturday Social - Let's go bowling!

After our morning practice this Saturday, Coach Jones has made arrangements for the team to go bowling. 

Time:  11am - 1pm

Cost:  $10 per child (includes shoe rental)

Practice will end around 10:30 to give the kids a chance to shower and change.

Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to participate.  See you there!

Regional Championship - Psych Sheet (updated)

The Psych Sheet for the Regional Championship meet can be found right here on the Virginia Swimming website.  Be sure to check their site regularly as information can change several times prior to the start of a meet.

Good luck to all the swimmers this weekend!

Regional Championship info

Individual meet entries can be found here.

The Regional Championship psych sheet is here.

Take a look at the Age Group Championships qualifying times to see how close you are to making your AG cuts.

Good luck, Sharks!

Short Course Team Records - Updated

The Short Course Team Records have been updated to reflect  the successes of this season.  Our swimmers have set TWENTY-FOUR new records this season - that's amazing!  I have a feeling that we're not done yet either...

Great job, Sharks!

District Championships and practice info

District Champ Meet Packet

Please take a look at the District Championship Meet information in the above link....it has the event info as well as the warm-up times.

Follow this link to see the event entries for each swimmer at this weekend's championship.

For our 8 and unders, note the following:  "8 & younger swimmers competing in 25-yard events in the morning sessions must report to the Clerk of Course. They will be escorted to the blocks at that point by swim meet staff. 8 & younger swimmers competing in any 50 and/or 100 events need to report directly to the blocks."

There will be NO practice on Friday or Saturday this week due to the championship meet.

Good luck to all swimmers!!!  Go Sharks!

January/February Newsletter

Get your Jan/Feb newsletter here.

Many thanks to Editor-in-Chief, Casey Jenkins!

Team Photo Op

Hi all.

 

Coach David has asked that all swimmers come to the Y at 4:15 this Wednesday ( 2/3) for a photo op. A photographer from the newspaper will be there at 4:30pm. He plans to take the pics quickly and then leave...so, don't be late. Feel free to wear your team suit, if you have one. After the photo is taken, there will be a combined practice for all age groups from 4:30 to 6:30pm.

 

See you there!

Hospitality help needed

Greetings Swim Moms & Dads ---

 

As you know, we are co-hosting a meet this weekend with WAC at Fort Eustis. As a meet host, one of our responsibilities is to "feed and water" the approximately 75 coaches and officials. Because we are co-hosting the meet, our swim club is only responsible for Sunday's meals and snacks. Should be a piece of cake! I'm hopeful that you would each be willing to pick something off the list below to contribute to our efforts in hospitality --- if everyone contributes, our expenses will be minimal and the meet will be more profitable for the team ---YEAH!!

 

Thank you in advance!!!

 

Julie Ross

Walker & Wyatt's Mom

 

Here's the list....please reply to me (julie.ross67@gmail.com) as soon as possible with what you will be bringing. I'll be shopping for what's left on Saturday.

 

2 boxes of pancake mix

4 bottles of syrup

1 lb of butter

3 gallon jugs of water

10 dozen eggs

Can of coffee

Cream, sugar and milk for the coffee

4 jugs of orange juice

7 boxes of crackers - would like to have a variety

12 loaves of bread for sandwiches - a variety would be great

2 big jars of mayo

4 jars of mustard - a variety would be great

1 jar of sliced pickles to put ON sandwiches

3 jars of pickles like what are served on the plate next to sandwiches

12 dozen cookies or brownies - homemade is preferable --- coaches go crazy over this!!

4 bags of candy - variety is good here

2 bags of apples

3 boxes of clementines

7 dozen granola bars - variety would be great

10 2 liters of soda - variety is good

18 cases of bottled water

Hotel deal for this weekend

From Shauna Leggat:

Here is a great deal on the  Best Western Newport News Inn and Suites.  It is near the mall on Jefferson, and close to many restaurants.  All rooms are suites, and Jacobi Harris was able to beat the Priceline prices for us.  See below for details, and if you'd like to get one of these, please reference the OBX Swim Club. 
 

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Best Western Newport News Inn & Suites

500 Operations Drive

Newport News, VA 23602

 

757/952-1182

 

Jacobi Harris is at the desk tonight and arranged a special rate for the team. 

Reference OBX Swim Team when you call

 

All Rooms are Suites

 

$62.00 - two beds/ 1 sofa bed

 

$71.00 - two beds in separate bedroom/ 1 sofa bed –two TVs

 

Continental Breakfast

 

Exit 255 off 64, opposite direction from the airport

 

Here is the link, but to get this price you'll need to phone. 

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=47123