I’ll post an update after the races tonight, see my previous entry for all important warm-up info tomorrow!
16, Scott, 16!
Make your kids go to bed early tonight!
First, some practice notes –
NIGHT PRACTICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED! I’ve tried to make the announcement as often as possible but I’m not sure if everyone knows, so spread the word, please! There’s an after hours party at the club so we can’t get the pool… No worries, we’ll do lots of starts tomorrow, and I’ll bring my suit to get in.
NO MONDAY MORNING PRACTICE! Everyone needs to s-l-e-e-p sleep. We’ll have a real practice at 8 p.m. for all State qualifiers.
400 SWIMMERS need not attend Friday practice, we’ll see you at 6th Ave West at 5 p.m.
Next – League!
Events go like so –
400’s – Friday
Medley Relay through Backstroke – Saturday
Free Relay through IM – Sunday
Our warm-up on Friday is 5-5:30 (open)
On Saturday and Sunday warm-up is at 6:20-6:40. DO NOT MISS OR BE LATE!!!
That said, to reduce congestion (42 swimmers, ages 7-18, 2 lanes, 20 minutes? I think not…) I would like all UPPER DIVISION swimmers to warm-up at the SWIM CLUB rather than at the Stingray pool. So here’s the drill:
Even though our warm-up is at 6:20, the meet doesn’t start until 8! So, I want all upper division swimmers to meet at the club at 6:30 with the intent of getting IN THE WATER at 6:45, out by 7:15. This will give you plenty of chance to get over to the pool before your relay starts.
PARENTS – if your upper division swimmer doesn’t have a car, you have a few options.
1 – pick your kid up, drive them to the pool.
2 – Have them swim regular warm-up with the little kids, not the end of the world.
3 – get them a ride with a TRUSTED upper division swimmer (they aren’t all to be trusted, trust me)
4 – tell me they need a ride, and I can take them in my porche. The best option if your child would like to arrive in style.
So that’s it, here’s a link to the stingray website if it’s easier to follow.
But now I’m running late for work, look what you did…
Psych sheet – see link below, read up on your races, prepare for inspiration tomorrow.
pop/sugar – banned. Don’t do it.
general activity – little to none. Save your energy for the weekend.
think clear – drink enough water that you are, uh, seeing clear too.
We’ll see everyone tonight!
You can access it online at:
http://www.stingrays-sc.com/files/PDFs/League2007_PsychSheets.pdf
Get excited! Don’t forget – NO night practice today! Thursday night will be starts for ALL league qualifiers!
Tomorrow is the Pizza Party for EVERYONE, NOT JUST LEAGUE QUALIFIERS!
Congrats, we’ve got some great looking races coming up here!
And an update – I probably can’t get the things I need to post entries on my computer until sometime tomorrow. In the meantime, everything is posted at the pool.
Remember, night practice tonight and Thursday! Open to all league qualifiers for starts and turns.
Thanks!
First off – Congratulations NEW LEAGUE QUALIFIERS Jason Mortenson, Kevin Mercy and Michael Tsarevski! These guys all 3 hit the 9-10 breaststroke qualifying time at Last Chance today! Well done!
So that brings our total to…48. So close! We’ll talk up a new deal tomorrow..
Also a special congrats to Morgan Genkinger and Duncan Sutherland, both of whom picked up qualifying times in events today, and everyone else who came and swam today. It’s been a looooong weekend, everyone deserves some rest.
Speaking of long weekend, we finished our league entries after a long 5 hours today. I would post them but I don’t have the meet on my computer yet. I should have everything by tomorrow so I can get it up online. But all entries, relay and individual, will be posted tomorrow.
Please note – we added B relays for some age groups but did NOT fill in names because we were not entirely sure who would be available. We’re counting on the ENTIRE upper division being there, minus the Engers. PLEASE let us know asap if you are a 15-18 and can’t come, especially if you already told me and I forgot.
The follow age groups have B relays:
8-under girls
9-10 boys
9-10 girls
If you are in one of these age groups and would like to be in a relay, we can almost certainly make that happen. Just show up to practice and let us know. If we don’t see you, you’ll probably hear from us. There are NO 13-14 boys relays.. We’ll be strong there next year, promise.
That’s it! Julie and I will NOT be at practice Monday morning. If any upper division swimmers are willing and able, we’d LOVE to have your help for the second 2 practices.
Also remember that Monday and Thursday night practice are open to EVERYONE SWIMMING LEAGUE! They will consist of a long warm-up and then starts and turns. Come if you can!
Thanks!
Green Mountain Swim Team 