Welcome to Week 4!
I believe everyone is looking forward to our first YMCA Meet this Saturday, October 2nd. Warm-up is at 3:00 p.m. and the meet will begin at 4:00 p.m. Parents, please do not hesitate to volunteer. We will need timers and other volunteers on this afternoon. These jobs are usually very easy and will enable you to meet new parents who are involved in swimming.
I am pleased to report that freestyle and backstroke drills have been improving in all groups. In the Developmental group, breathing drills have been accomplished and everyone is moving on to learning how to balance and scull in the water. The Junior groups will continue with backstroke/breaststroke this week and will continue learning/improving backstroke flip turns and finishes. The senior group began dryland circuit training and are continuing with the endurance phase of their season! I can guarantee they are sleeping well!
Junior Elite - if you have not met for goal setting please see me. I am taking appointments Wednesday evenings. Let me know if you need a goal book.
Senior - Dryland on Wednesdays and Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:00 p.m. at the YMCA. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoes!
All swimmers please remember to bring the following to practice:
Goggles: you might invest in an extra pair, just in case!
Cap: girls at practice, everyone at meets.
Fins: we will be ordering them soon, do not buy scuba fins!
Water or Sports Drink: Accelerade, Endurox, (only found at GNC or internet), Gatorade
Practice Schedule:
DEVELOPMENTAL: 3:15-4:15 M, T, TH (2x a week)
JUNIOR PREP: 3:15-4:15 M, T, TH
JUNIOR: 4:15-6:00 M, T, TH
JUNIOR ELITE: 4:15-6:00 M, T, TH + 1 senior practice weekly
SENIOR: 6:00-8:00 M, T, TH. 4:00-6:00 W, F
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
October 2nd: OBX YMCA Swim Meet at home. Make plans to be there and swim! Entries due on Tuesday, September 28th by noon (call or email Coach Laura)
October 4th: Entries due for ODAC BB/B/C Meet on October 16-17th (registration will go out on Tuesday, September 28th)
October 13th/JUNIOR PREP:Parents-small group meeting. Meet in lobby at 6:15
October 16-17th:ODAC B/BB/C Meet
October 27th JUNIOR & JUNIOR ELITE:Parents-small group meeting. Meet in lobby at 6:15
November 10th SENIOR:Parents-small group meeting. Meet in lobby at 6:15
DEVELOPMENTAL:A small group meeting will be announced as soon as possible!
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