The Week Ahead: 9.4 to 9.9

A negative thinker sees a difficulty in every opportunity.

A positive thinker sees an opportunity in every difficulty

Zig Ziglar

Whew...our first 5-day school week is in the books, including an odd Thursday night football cleanup. I know I wasn't the only one in our crew that was pretty tired out by Friday afternoon and thankful that we have an extra day over Labor Day Weekend. Hopefully, this weekend gives us time to rest up, make sure we're on top of our school-work, and prepare ourselves for another great week!

In the pool, we've been doing quite well practice-wise, both in the pool and on the boards. However, we can't take our start for granted. If we want to truly reach the potential we're starting to realize, we need to keep pushing our limits. This doesn't come easily, though. We need to look for ways to get out of our comfort zone, look for the things that may be difficult for us and be sure that we're attacking those things with enthusiasm, and overall just remain positive about everything we encounter. If we can keep these things up and make them habits, we'll set ourselves up for a great November.

Team Apparel

• Our team apparel (a long-sleeve Nike shirt) are IN!
• The cost is $25, checks payable to Holland Christian.
• If someone in your family worked the Herman Miller Picnic, your cost is only $15!

Monday 9.4

• PRACTICE AT HAMILTON: 6:00 to 8:00pm.
• This is a joint practice with the Lady Hawkeyes.
• As this is on Labor Day, it is technically an optional practice. With two meets this week, getting an extra day of practice can't hurt! Consider showing up if you're able.
• Hamilton's pool is attached to West end of the middle school on 136th Ave.

Thursday 9.7

• Meet HOME vs. Spring Lake
• Athletes On-deck for Devotions @ 5:15pm.
• Warm Up @ 5:30pm.  Meet Starts @ 6:30pm.

Friday 9.8

• DIVING for West Michigan Relays @ Rockford.
• Diane will be driving our divers to Rockford. They will be leaving school after 7th Hour.
• Warm Up @ 4:00pm.  Meet Start @ 6:00pm.
• Bleachers open @ 4:30pm.
• Divers will be competing as teams of 3-4 girls to complete an 11-dive list.
• SWIMMERS
• Normal afternoon practice.

Saturday 9.9

• SWIMMING for WM Relays @ Rockford
• Leave from the Aquatic Center @ 8:15am.
• Warm Up @ 9:30am. Meet Start @ 11:00am.
• Stands Open @ 9:30am.  This meet will be packed, so arrive early if you want a seat!
• This is an all relay meet with 15 teams from the West Michigan area.  Swimmers are allowed to compete in up to 3 relays.  Should be fun!