Week Ahead: 12.18 to 12.23

PRESS ON TO SEE THE KING - The sights and sounds of the holiday season are all around us. As we prepare for Christmas how are we approaching the season. I want to encourage all of you to, like the Magi and the shepherds, press on to see The King. 

As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. 

In the busyness and and celebration of the season, don't forget that it is God's presence with us that we must press on to seek out. God offers His peace, His Shalom, amidst the chaos of our world. Don't miss that this season.

CHRISTMAS BREAK PRACTICES (Including Exam Week)

The lights, music and snow aren't the only indicators of the season. The annual Christmas break practice load brings a different type of anticipation. In other sports, you may expect a little break from the work. In our sport however, the training ramps up a bit. These next three weeks are great times to take the great conditioning work you have been doing and build on it with more technique work and laser focused intensity. These three weeks are some of the most important training of the season.

Here are the details of practice times, etc.:

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE - Exam Week

Practices this week Monday - Friday will run 3:30 to 5:30. 
Use your study time wisely and let your time in the water be your time to recalibrate and give your brain a break.

Saturday Dec. 23 - No Practice

THE BREAK
Tuesday, Dec. 26th, @ Hudsonville HS at 8:30-11:00. Van Leaves the bus garage at 7:50
Wednesday, Dec. 27th @ HAC at 7:30 - 10:30
Thursday Dec, 28th - Meet @ Jenison
Friday, Dec. 29th @ HAC at 7:30 - 10:30
Saturday, Dec. 30th @ HAC at 9:00 - 11:00 (New Year's Relays)

Tuesday, Jan. 2, @ Hudsonville HS at 8:30-11:00. Van Leaves the bus garage at 7:50
Wednesday, Jan. 3 @ HAC at 7:30 - 10:30
Thursday Jan. 4 - Meet @ Spring Lake
Friday, Jan. 5, @ Hudsonville HS at 8:30-11:00. Van Leaves the bus garage at 7:50
Saturday, Jan. 6 @ HAC at 7:00 - 9:00

ALSO NEXT WEEK
- December 28 - Jenison Invitational
          * We will depart by bus from the Aquatic Center at 9:30am.
          * Pick up for Zeeland athletes will be about 9:45.
          * Swimming begins at 11:30 and diving (11 dives) around 12:00

December 29 - Pizza and Bowling following practice.
December 30 - Annual New Year's Relays (a fun intra squad competition).

LOOKING AHEAD
Thursday, Jan. 4th Away Meet @ Spring Lake

Saturday, January 13th At Hudsonville - HOSTING the Division 3 Midseason Invitational - This is a meet we have hosted for several years and it has grown to be one of the premiere meets in the state. We have 11 teams joining us with about 8 of the top 10 Division 3 teams in the state. But we will need your help. Ben Herrman may contact you with some special task requests. Also, check with Renae VanAst to see if they need further assistance in the hospitality room, or with Theresa Asselin for timer needs.