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B/C Championship Meet Registration - Due Friday February 4th

The Championship Meets are almost here.  The Area 1 B/C Championship will be held at Fort Eustis on February 18-20.  Please find the registration packet here. The deadline for entries for this meet is Friday February 4th. Hope to see you there.

Portsmouth YMCA @ OBX Swim Club

The results are in for the OBX Swim Club in their meet against the Portsmouth YMCA which was held on January 9th at the Outer Banks Family YMCA.  Our team results are listed here.

Thanks to Portsmouth for making the trip down to the Outer Banks and we will see you again at the YMCA Championship Meet in April.

The updated team Meter Records can be found on the left menu bar under Team Records.

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to February/Week 22!

I would like to thank everyone who sold and/or purchased raffle tickets! We will be announcing the winners of those that sold 100+ tickets.

Another raffle ticket sale will take place shortly. The next one is sure to be a big success with the winners getting a deep sea fishing trip aboard a locally donated boat! Tickets will be sold for 10 dolllars each for a chance to go on this fantastic trip. More information will follow.

Winners in the OBX Swim Club Raffle held on January 29th at the YMCA:

• One Year Family Membership to the Outer Banks Family YMCA Donated by the Outer Banks Family YMCA: Winner is Estella Cummings

• 2 Day Get-away Package at the Anchorage Inn ! and Marina & Howard’s Pub in Ocracoke Donated by Anchorage Inn & Marina and Howard’s Pub: Winner is Coach Steve w/ODAC

• Bistro Table & Chair Set Donated by Fabric & Home Furnishings: Winner is Mike Askew

• Custom Surfboard by GFG Donated by GFG Surfboards: Winner is Coach Sarah Gannon

• Family Portrait Package/Family Reunion Package Donated by A Photo Moment Photography Services: Winner is Jeff Griffith

Practice Schedule:    REMEMBER  drinks, goggles, and caps! With all the championship meets coming up, it may be time to invest in some Accelerade or Endurox.  These sport recovery drinks can be purchased at the local GNC health food store.

DEVELOPMENTAL- 3:15-4:15  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ( 2x a wk)

JUNIOR PREP- 3:15-4-15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR-  4:15-6:00  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR ELITE-4:15-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday + 1 Senior practice per week

SENIOR- 6:00-8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 4:00-6:00- Wednesday, Friday
Dryland- 4:00-4:30 PM in Fitness Room B. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes for intro to Tai Bo.

Good luck to all Manteo and First Flight HS swimmers who will be competing in the NC High School Championship meet this coming weekend! Swim fast!
Coach Laura

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

February 5-6- ODAC BB/B/C meet ( ODU) Check website or coach for warm up times.

February 12- OBX YMCA vs Suffolk at Suffolk. Warm up at 3PM. Meet start time is 4PM.

February 18-20- B/C Championship meet –Fort Eustis. For all team members who have competed in a USA swim meet this season. Last short course meet for the seaon!!

February 25-27-A/BB Championship meet- Midtown Aquatic Center (those who have “A or BB times” only)

Raffle Drawing held today

Our raffle drawing will be held today at the Outer Banks Family YMCA at 3:00pm.  We will be selling tickets from 11:00am until the drawing at 3:00.  This is your last chance to win some fabulous prizes and support our team.  Good luck and we hope to see you there.

Team Yard Records have been updated

Team Yard Records have been updated.  You can download them on the left menu bar. 

WAC Senior A Meet Results

The results are in for the WAC Senior A meet held the weekend of January 15-16.  You can download the results on the left menu bar under USA Results or you can download them here.

Good job seniors.

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 21!

Coach Amanda and I were pleased with many of the fast swims at the Typhoon meet this past weekend. We can really tell who has been coming to practice and committing to working hard at the pool.  I am happy to report that the OBX SC was complimented by one of the head judges/officials who noticed our fine technique in comparison to other teams swimming in the meet. Technique is the first step to swimming faster!! Keep up the good work  and dedication to fine drill practice.

Remember our raffle ticket fund raiser by selling raffle tickets. The last day to turn in money is January 29!

Practice Schedule:    REMEMBER  drinks, goggles, and caps!

DEVELOPMENTAL- 3:15-4:15  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ( 2x a wk)

JUNIOR PREP- 3:15-4-15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR-  4:15-6:00  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR ELITE- 4:15-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday + 1 Senior practice per week

SENIOR- 6:00-8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 4:00-6:00- Wednesday, Friday

See you at the pool!  

Coach Laura

Upcoming Dates to Remember:
February 4-6- ODAC BB/B/C meet ( ODU)
February 4-6- PSDN Cherry Tree “A” meet (qualifying times, only)
February 18-20 B/C Championship (Ft. Eustis)

Typhoon BB/B/C Meet Results

Congratulations to all OBX Swimmers at the Typhoon Keith Marshall BB/B/C meet on Saturday and Sunday.  The sharks posted some quick times and we missed most of the ice and snow.

The results have been posted on the left menu bar or you can download them here.

 

               

Mary Bryson is a happy swimmer            Jonathan Delucia showing good form in freestyle

                    
      Coach Amanda & Coach Laura         Brittney Gibbs, Arielle Pickrel, and Tyler Daughtry relaxing before their swim.

Meet Entries for ODAC BB/B/C Due Tuesday Jan 25

The ODAC BB/B/C meet entry form is now available for download.  This is the last regular season BB B C meet of the short course season.  You can get the registration form here. 

Entries are due by Tuesday January 25, 2005.  Hope to see you there.