Welcome to Week 18- Good news from Ft Eustis!
Congratulations to
those who competed at Ft Eustis this past weekend. Amanda, Doug, and I were very
proud of all our swimmers. We want to report many improvements in stroke
technique as well as personal time bests. We believe that our age group swimmers
are on track for success. According to the American Swimming Coaches Association
success in competitive swimming is not accidental. Some of the factors that make
for success are: consistent practice attendance, unconditional parental
support, developmental ability, and a swimmer’s abilitity and willingness to
focus on their training. As coaches we are happy to report that many of our
swimmers are on this track!
Thanks to all parents who made the trip to
Newport News to support your children. A special thanks go to the parents who
are continuing their training as USA swimming officials. Many officials from
other swim clubs are impressed with our club’s willingness to become involved in
officiating!!
We hope to see many people at the parent group meetings on
Tuesday. Please bring questions. The coaching staff is looking forward to the
opportunity to meet and talk with you in a relaxed, small group
atmosphere.
Laura, Amanda, Jessica and Doug
SENIOR-
Dryland- Running M+W @ 4:30. Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:30PM. Senior meeting
and tapes will be held Thursday @ 4:30 PM in the YMCA meeting room. Wear
appropriate work out c! lothes and shoes. Journals are now due on Mondays.
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- all groups
Paddles-
all groups who ordered should bring them to practice
Water or sports drink-
Accelerade, Endurox, (only found at GNC or internet) Gatorade
Regular
Practice Schedule-
Senior- MTWTHF 4:30-6:30 Tues- 6:00AM-730AM, Sun-
3:30PM-5:30PM
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 DATES TO REMEMBER:
Parent Small group meetings- Tuesday, January 10 - No Regular Swim Practice. We are looking forward to meeting with parents as the Championship season approaches!! Please bring questions. No question is too small or uni! mportant. We want to hear from you.
Developmental- 4:00-4:30PM
Junior Prep- 4:30-5:00PM
Junior- 5:00-5:30PM
Junior Elite 1- 5:30-6:00PM
Senior/Junior Elite 2- 6:00-6:30PM
