This season is quickly moving along, but we still have a lot of work to do. The work we do today will have an impact on our results in three weeks.
MEETS: Final Dual Meet @ Byron Center
Conference Meet @ Zeeland February 23 & 24
During the next three weeks swimmers (Those not qualified for state) begin the taper portion of the season. Taper is that time of the year when workouts change. Yardage decreases while intensity and speed increase with the intent of preparing and "resting" the body for the championship portion of the season. If you want a little more detail about taper, here is a nice little article that explains it well.
Swimmers who choose to should have tights to wear at practice beginning Wednesday the 14th. I suggest tights that are nylon and footless (hemmed at the ankle), not heavy "winter" tights.
Tights are used to enhance drag during taper but heavy winter tights provide too much drag. The footless tights don't unravel during the two weeks or so of swimming with them on.
THE UPCOMING WEEK
MEETS: Tuesday, February 30 - Home v Hamilton (SENIOR NIGHT)
- On deck by 5:15
- Warmup at 5:30
- Senior night activities begin at 6:25 (Parents should be on deck by 6:20)
- Meet begins at 6:30.
- Mon, Wed: 3:20-6:00
- Friday: 3:20-5:30
- Saturday: 7:00-9:00
MEETS: Final Dual Meet @ Byron Center
- One way Bussing leaves the Aquatic Center at 4:35
- Zeeland Stop by 4:55
- Warmup at 5:30
- Meet begins at 6:30.
Conference Meet @ Zeeland February 23 & 24
- Prelims on Friday, February 23
- Beginning around 5:00 (Diving prelims prior)
- Finals on Saturday, February 24
- Beginning at 12:00
During the next three weeks swimmers (Those not qualified for state) begin the taper portion of the season. Taper is that time of the year when workouts change. Yardage decreases while intensity and speed increase with the intent of preparing and "resting" the body for the championship portion of the season. If you want a little more detail about taper, here is a nice little article that explains it well.
Swimmers who choose to should have tights to wear at practice beginning Wednesday the 14th. I suggest tights that are nylon and footless (hemmed at the ankle), not heavy "winter" tights.
Tights are used to enhance drag during taper but heavy winter tights provide too much drag. The footless tights don't unravel during the two weeks or so of swimming with them on.
SAVE THE DATE End of the season banquet will be held at the HS Cafeteria on Monday, March 12 at 6:30.
Details should have been emailed to you.
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