It's Conference Week Baby!!

LET'S GET IT DONE !

It's that time of year when the days and weeks of tremendously hard work comes to its fruition. The completion of a season is always bitter sweet. I love to see the ultimate conclusion, of the hard work. I love to see the faces of young swimmers surprised by the results and amazing drops in time. I love to see arms raised in victory over a new record, and first place finish or a personal goal that has been achieved. Most of all, I love to see the enthusiasm and team support that takes place at these meets. 

CONFERENCE WEEK
Practice Times

Monday - No School but normal practice time. Conference athletes (those not qualified as individuals for state) will be done around 5:30.

Enjoy sleeping in. Enjoy the beautiful weather.

Tuesday - Normal practice time. Conference athletes (those not qualified as individuals for state) will be done around 5:30

Wednesday - Haircut Day after practice.

• We will do our haircuts at the pool in the locker room. 
• This is totally optional. 
• Some extra clippers would be helpful 
• We should be able to finish this up by 6:30. 

Thursday - VERY IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFO.

• 2:45 - 4:15 Conference swimmers should work on homework at school or in the pool lobby. 
• 3:30 - State swimmers will start practice at their normal time. 
• 3:30ish  - Divers begin practice 
• 4:30 - Conference Swimmers will begin practice. 
• 5:45 - All practices will be done. 
• 6:15 - Pasta will be at the high school Cafeteria 
• 6:45 - Shave down in the high school Locker room. 
• 8:00 - Out of the school and home. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SHAVE DOWN - Shaving is required for ALL SWIMMERS. The shave down is as much about a psychological boost as it is about removing hair. The feel that a swimmer gains from shaving (caused by the removal of a small layer of skin) gives a psychological boost that is hard to explain. Arms, legs, and chest and back should all be shaved.

Here is a short article on the benefits of shaving and the ways parents can help.
Here is a great article about the do's and don'ts with helpful hints for the shave down.

Conference Meet @ Hamilton February 24 & 25 

Below is basic time information.

Prelims on Friday, February 24 

• DIVERS
• Divers will be dismissed after 3rd Period (10:55) 
• Grab some food 
• Divers should be on deck by 11:50 
• Diving warm-ups 12:00 p.m. 
• Stands Open 1:30 
• Diving Preliminaries and Semi-Finals 2:00 p.m. 

• SWIMMERS
• Swimmers will be dismissed after 7th Period (1:55) 
• The Kitchen will have snack bags with a small sandwich, etc..
• Swimmers will meet between the small gym to eat.
• Bus will bring the swimmers to Hamilton departing from the HS at 2:20
• Swimming warm-ups 3:00 p.m. 
• Stands Open 3:30 
• Swimming Preliminaries begin 5:00 p.m. 

Finals on Saturday, February 25 

• Swimmers and divers should be on deck by 10:15 
• Swimming & Diving warm-ups 10:00 a.m. We will start at 10:30 
• Stands Open 10:30 
• FINALS BEGIN (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m. 

LOOKING AHEAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland - Tuesday, February 28 6:30
More details to come.

State Meet - March 10 & 11 at Holland Aquatic Center
Prelims and finals start at 12:00 each day.

Team Banquet - March 13 at Faith Church (Details to come)