SWIMOBX

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of July 30 - August 5, 2007

--  Regular practice schedule for the week for all age groups

--  9 - seniors - 4:30 - 6:15PM Monday through Friday, and 3:30 - 5:30PM on Sunday

--  8 and U - 6:15 - 7:00PM Mon, Wed, and Fri

**  Swimmer evaluations will be available for all swimmers on Friday August 3 , 2007. **

The tentative Short Course meet schedule is posted on the website for everyone to view.

  The summer break is scheduled for next week; August 6 - 19, 2007 for seniors, and then from August 6 - 21, 2007 for all 12 and unders.  Please be aware and ready yourselves for a sweet, well earned vacation.

These are the messages for the week......if there are any other questions, please e-mail them to craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

New UPDATE

Update for Sunday's practice

--  This Sunday's practice July 29, 2007, will be cancelled. 

All groups will resume regular practices on Monday afternoon.

Long Course Age Group Championship Results 2007

The Outer Banks Swim Club had 2 swimmers, Henry and Jon Roach, represent their team in the Long Course Age Group Championship held in Newport News, Virginia on July 19-22 2007. 

You can find Meet Results , New Time Standards , New Team Records and Updated Team Records . 

FAQ

FAQ

1. Can my child still participate in other activities along with swim team? Our swimmers participate in various sports and activities, including dance, band, soccer, basketball, high school swimming, and many other activities.
2. How many weekends per month are swimmers expected to participate in out of town meets & where? Typically, there is one meet per month. The meet schedule will be made available at the beginning of the season.
3. What is USA Swimming? USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming. It administers competitive swimming in accordance with the Amateur Sports Act. They also provide programs and services for members, supporters, affiliates and the interested public. Visit http://www.usaswimming.org/ for more information.
4. How will I know about up coming meets and/or deadlines and where to sign up?  The best source for information is our website, http://www.swimobx.com/. The swim meet schedule is on the website and a calendar is currently being added. We also send emails and we have a swim team bulletin board at the YMCA.
5. My child has a tremendous amount of homework that can not be finished in the short period of time that we have after swim practice. What suggestions do you have for homework issues? One of the benefits of swimming is the development of good work habits including self-discipline and organization. Swimmers need to make school work a priority and communicate with their coach when they need to miss practice due to other commitments.
6. What equipment is required for swim practice?  In addition to a suit, goggles, towel, the following equipment is needed for each practice group: 8 & under – fins; 9-10 – paddles, buoy, fins, snorkel, and mesh bag; 11 & Older – paddles, buoy, fins, PDF’s, snorkel, mesh bag
7. What should my son/daughter pack in his bag for swim meets? Team Suit and swim cap (a spare is a good idea, too), 2 pairs of goggles, deck sandals, 2 towels, something warm to wear such as a team warm-up, water bottle, nutritious snack, dry change of clothes (packed in a plastic bag). More info is provided in the Swim Meet Packing List on our website.
8. Why does the OBX Swim Club belong to VA Swimming? The swim meets hosted through Virginia Swimming are in closer proximity to us than the North Carolina Swimming program. Visit http://virginiaswimming.org/ for more information.
9. What is a Swim-A-Thon? Swim-a-Thon^â is a fundraiser in which participants earn money for their team by swimming lengths of the pool. Swimmers have a two-hour period to swim a maximum of 200 lengths. Participants get pledges from businesses, family, neighbors, etc. prior to swimming.
10. What if my son/daughter wants to quit before the end of the season? Please review items #6 and #9 in the OBX Swim Club’s Policies and Financial Obligation Contract. We require a 9 or 12-month contract in order to provide a year-round swimming program.
11. What can I expect my son/daughter to learn from joining the swim team rather than taking swim lessons? Your son/daughter will learn that hard work, dedication, teamwork, and the ability to listen and to learn new things will not only make him/her a good swimmer, but will help develop skills they will use throughout life.
12. How does swimming compare to other sports in terms of expenses? The OBX Swim Club is a nonprofit organization.  The monthly dues and fundraising commitment pay for pool rental, coaches, equipment, team activities, etc.  Let’s look at an hourly comparison between swimming and dance instruction.  A 9–yr-old swimmer that practices 5 times/week for $95/month + $78/month YMCA family membership pays $8.65 per hour.  The YMCA membership also gives the family the opportunity to participate in programs and us the facilities.  At a local dance studio, 5 hours of dance instruction per week costs $10.00 per hour.
13. What is the practice schedule? Swimmers age 8 and under can practice 3 times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Swimmers age 9 and 10 are offered practice Monday through Friday. Swimmers age 11 and 12 are offered six practices per week, Monday through Friday and Saturdays. Swimmers that are 13 and older are offered six practice days per week, Monday through Friday and Saturdays.

Weekly update

Messages for the week of July 23 - 29, 2007

The practice schedules have been updated:

8 and U -- 6:15 - 7:00PM Mon, Wed, and Fri

9 and O -- 4:30 - 6:15PM Mon - Fri and Sun from 3:30 - 5:30PM for 11 and O

The two swimmers that represented OBX swim club this past weekend were the 2 Roach boys.  They swam amazing and Coach Craig is very proud of them. 

The summer break dates will be posted for all practice groups by Thursday 26, 2007.  I will see everyone at practice.

These are the messages for the week; if there are any other questions please e-mail Craig Bialorucki @ craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Summer Awards Meet Results

The Outer Banks Swim Club competed in the Summer Awards Meet in Manassas Virginia, July 13-15, 2007.  Our club had 24 top 10 finishes and many new personal best times.  Not a bad stat when you consider there were over 900 swimmers competing from across the state.  You can find Meet Results ,  New Time Standards , New Team Records and Updated Team Records .  Great job swimmers! 

Weekly Update

These are the updates for the week:

Practice schedules have changed for the entire week.....

-- Age group champs participants Download age_group_champs.doc   this is your practice for Monday

--  Everyone else has two choices:  Either go to coach Dianna's practice Monday night or do the recovery practice Download recovery_practice.doc

--  All 8 and under practices are on regular practice schedules for this week.

FOR all 9 and Olders:   

--  There will be a combined practice on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 6:15PM.

--  There will be no 9 and Older practice on Thursday, Friday, or Sunday because of age group champs.  Everyone is welcome to come to coach Dianna's practice on Friday.

--  Great Job to all swimmers that did so well at this past weekend's  Summer Awards Meet in Manassass.  You kids swam super awesome, and everyone should be happy with themselves.

--  These are the messages for the week......if there are any questions, please e-mail  Craig Bialorucki @      craig.bialorucki@gmail.com. 

Warm-up schedule for summer awards

Warm-up schedules are as followed:

FRIDAY JULY 13, 2007

12 and U -- 7:30AM

13 and O -- 1:30PM

SATURDAY JULY 14, 2007

12 and U -- 6:30AM

13 and O -- 12:30PM

SUNDAY JULY 15, 2007

12 and U -- 7:00AM

13 and O -- 1:00PM

Make sure you are there 15 minutes early for warm-ups....  See you there, and good luck to all swimmers.

Weekly Update

Week of July 9 - 15, 2007

Summer Awards Meet

The VSI Summer Awards meet is just around the corner.  You can download the Meet Invitation , Meet Entries and Meet Fees .  Good luck swimmers!