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Pictures from our Swim-A-Thon

The Outer Banks Swim-A-Thon was a great success!  Congratulations to all of the swimmers that participated.  Also a special thanks to all of the volunteers that made this event so successful. 

    

   

   

   

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Swim-a-Thon 3-6 p.m. Today!

The First Annual OBX Swim Club Swim-a-Thon will be held today, October 12th, from 3-6 p.m. at the Outer Banks Family YMCA indoor pool. The silent auction will be open all day today - with tables closing at 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!!!

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 6!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Thanks to those parents and swimmers who competed in the first meet of the season. Amanda and I want to report that everyone swam very well. Everyone's swimming technique has greatly improved over the past 5 weeks. We were amazed at the progress!

Those swimmers who have qualified with a BB time or better need to let Laura know by Tuesday if they plan to attend the A/BB meet on the 22nd -23rd of October.

See you at the pool! Coach Amanda & Coach Laura

Please bring water or a sport drink for every practice!!!!!! Also remember goggles, caps, and equipment.

Seniors- bring paddles, fins, and pull buoy to your lane every day. Permanent dryland schedule- MW- running 1.1 mile, old beach road, Th- Senior group meeting, Fri- Fitness room B

Developmental- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30- 7:30

Junior Prep- Mon, Tues, Thurs. 3:30-4:30

Junior- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 6:30-8:00 (3 to 4 practices recommended)

Junior Elite 1- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 6:30-8:00 / Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)

Junior Elite 2- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-6:30, Tues. 6:30-8:00, Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)

Upcoming Events-

Swimathon- Wednesday, Oct 12, 3-6 PM at YMCA

A/BB WAC Meet- 22-23 Oct. Ft Eustis (qualifying times only)

B/C TIDE Meet- 5-6 Nov. Ft Eustis (all can attend)

Build Self-esteem and a Positive Self-image

Learning about oneself while enjoying the sport is one of the most important aspects of swimming. The swimming environment encourages learning and fun, helping your child to develop a positive self-image. Athletes who find their self-worth through winning will go through tough times when they lose, and everyone, even Michael Phelps, will lose sometime!

It is not healthy for your child to compete only in those events where he can “win.” When the coach enters your child in new events, encourage him. He needs the experience of trying (and perhaps failing) so that he can learn how to handle defeat and develop improvement goals.  He will learn that losing does not make him a failure as a person, a big step in building self-esteem. It takes more that just encouragement on your part. 

When your child fails, you must show the same unconditional love and approval as when he succeeds. Don’t praise dishonestly. Children see through that.  Just show love and approval for the child, not for his performance. Continue to encourage your child to take on new challenges.

Warm-up Times for ODAC - October B/C Meet

OBX Saturday & Sunday Morning Session - Lane 1 / 7:40 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.

OBX Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Session 1 (8 & unders only) - Lane 4 / 12: 15 p.m. - 12: 35 p.m.

OBX Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Session 2 (9 & older) - Lane 8 / 12:35 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.

Schedule Updates

Practice Schedule Change- Oct. 7-9

Due to the upcoming ODAC meet, there will no practice Sunday, October 9. All Junior and Junior Elite 1 swimmers who are attending the Saturday morning session at the meet are encouraged not to attend practice on Friday evening. Every swimmer who is competing, needs a good night's rest before the meet. Senior practice will be held on Friday at the regular time - 4:30-6:30.

Those who can not attend the Swim-a-thon on Wednesday, October 12, need to see Coach Amanda or Laura to schedule a possibe make up time.

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 5! Welcome to October!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Thanks to those who were able to help with the Dog Swim this past Saturday. I think everyone had a great time.

With the season's first meet coming up this weekend, please make sure to bring plenty of extras to the meet: Extra towels, t-shirts, sweats, goggles, and suits can come in handy at the last minute or when someone starts to get cold. Our OBX swim caps are in and will be given out at the meet! We can not wait to see our team compete for the first time this season.

Coach Amanda and Coach Laura

Please try to bring water or a sport drink for every practice!!!!!! Also remember goggles, caps, and equipment.

Seniors- bring paddles, fins, and pull buoy to your lane every day. Permanent dryland schedule- MW- running 1.1 mile, old beach road, Th- Senior group meeting, Fri- Fitness room B

Developmental- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30- 7:30

Junior Prep- Mon, Tues, Thurs. 3:30-4:30

Junior- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 6:30-8:00 (3 to 4 practices recommended)

Junior Elite 1- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 6:30-8:00 / Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)

Junior Elite 2- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-6:30, Tues. 6:30-8:00, Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)