This week again showed us how persistence is a quality worth pursuing. The idea of Pressing On has been our theme throughout this season. Again we find that Pressing On in the face of fear and questions about God's plan and direction. We continue to pray for persistence for Jonah following his accident and we continue to pray for persistence for Dirk as he battles his disease.
As we finish up our dual meet season after having just gone through senior night, the idea of Pressing On in persistence is one that I hope propels all of us forward, especially as our seniors face their next steps.
However, if we persist on our own knowledge and strength, we are doomed to fall short of our full potential. Christ persisted through His mission on our behalf. It is only through His strength that there is anything hope to persist through the most difficult questions and trials in life.
THE UPCOMING WEEK
MEETS: Final Dual Meet @ Byron Center
- Bussing leaves the Aquatic Center at 4:35
- Zeeland Stop by 4:55
- Warmup at 5:30
- Meet begins at 6:30.
PRACTICES:
During the next two 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. This is not a requirement and may seem counter-intuitive when trying to rest muscles, etc., but I know what has worked for many of my athletes in the past. 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.
A LOOK AHEAD
Conference Meet @ Zeeland February 23 & 24
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland (I Think) - Tuesday, February 27
The entire team will swim this meet. This will be a final meet for some, but it gives athletes a chance to swim events that they did not get to swim at the Conference meet. This means one more practice day and one more meet day while fully tapered.
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.
- Mon, Wed: 3:20-6:00
- Friday: 3:20-5:30
- Saturday: 9:00-11:00
During the next two 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. This is not a requirement and may seem counter-intuitive when trying to rest muscles, etc., but I know what has worked for many of my athletes in the past. 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.
A LOOK AHEAD
Conference Meet @ Zeeland February 23 & 24
- Friday, February 23
- Pool opens for Diving warm-up 12:00 p.m.
- Stands Open 1:30 p.m.
- Diving Preliminaries and Semi-Finals 2:00 p.m.
- The deck will open to swimmers at the conclusion of diving.
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 3:00 p.m.
- Stands Open 3:30 p.m.
- Swimming Preliminaries begin 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 24
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 10:00 a.m.
- Stands Open 10:30 a.m.
- Finals Begin (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m.
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland (I Think) - Tuesday, February 27
The entire team will swim this meet. This will be a final meet for some, but it gives athletes a chance to swim events that they did not get to swim at the Conference meet. This means one more practice day and one more meet day while fully tapered.
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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