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. The thrill of achieved goals, of team victories, and of personal accomplishment is always amid the backdrop of what I know is an end to a great deal of hard work and the team bond that comes from that hard work. So, let's finish this season in a way that makes the work worthwhile.
CONFERENCE WEEK
- As I mentioned before, we need to make sure that we're doing everything we can to stay rested up throughout the week. Get enough/extra sleep and avoid adding extra vigorous physical activities. If you have a question about something that you're doing, employ the motto "when in doubt, leave it out".
- At the meet, between warm up and the actual meet, each day of Conference will be 5+ hours long. Each day, be sure to bring plenty of snacks and a couple water bottles or other drinks so that you can stay fueled-up throughout each session. On Saturday, eat a good breakfast (much more than just a piece of toast!).
- Each swimmer needs to bring a pair of comfortable, broken-in tennis shoes to wear on-deck during the meet on both Friday and Saturday. Walking around barefoot on a hard-surfaced pool deck for five hours is more draining than you would expect. Please clean the soles beforehand so we're not tracking dirt everywhere.
- For information on the conference meet (how it is set up and scored), go to this page.
Practice Times
Monday - No School
Swimmers - Practice Time 8:00-10:00am.
Divers - 10:00-12:00 2-3x conference list
Tuesday
Swimmers - 3:20
* Conference athletes (those not qualified as individuals for state) will be done around 5:30
Divers - 3:15-5:15 2-3x conference list
VERY IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFORMATION BELOW
Due to the MIAA Meet at the Aquatic Center, we will have some special practice times and an alternate practice space.
***MIAA leagues will be happening at the aquatic center. There will be a lot going on, so boys, MAKE SURE you have your pass to sign in!!***
Wednesday - SHORT PRACTICE
Swimmers - We are in the water from 3:05 - 4:30.
- Hopefully we can do our Haircut Day after practice.
- Hopefully we can do our Haircut Day after practice.
- I hope to 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
Swimmers - PRACTICE AT THE DOW
- 3:20 - 5:30
- 4:45 Conference swimmers wrap up and head to the HS for shave down
- 5:30 All practices will be done.
- 6:45 Pasta meal at the high school Cafeteria
Divers - AT THE AQUATIC CENTER
- 3:15 - 5:15 2-3x conference list
- Join Swimmers for a pasta meal at the High School @6:30
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 an article about the history and impact of the shave down.
Here is a great article about the do's and don'ts with helpful hints for the shave down.
Conference Meet @ Byron Center February 22 & 23
Below is a schedule for that meet.
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 an article about the history and impact of the shave down.
Here is a great article about the do's and don'ts with helpful hints for the shave down.
Conference Meet @ Byron Center February 22 & 23
Below is a schedule for that meet.
PRELIMS - Friday, February 22
- Pool opens for Diving warm-ups 12:00 p.m.
- Stands Open 1:30 p.m.
- Diving Preliminaries and Semi-Finals 2:00 p.m.
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 3:00 p.m.
- Stands Open 3:30 p.m.
- Swimming Preliminaries begin 5:00 p.m.
FINALS - Saturday, February 23
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 10:00 a.m.
- Stands Open 10:30 a.m.
- Finals Begin (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland - Tuesday, February 26 6:30
- Warm up @ 3:00
- Competition @ 5:00
State Meet - March 8 & 9 at Oakland University
Though we can't take more than those qualified, this is still the culmination of the hard work of the team as a whole. We would love the support of all of our team mates and the opportunity to celebrate any success we have with as many team mates as possible.
Prelims Friday and Finals Saturday start at 12:00 each day.
Team Banquet - End of the season banquet will be on Monday, March 11 at 6:00. Details have been emailed to you.
- Pool opens for Diving warm-ups 12:00 p.m.
- Stands Open 1:30 p.m.
- Diving Preliminaries and Semi-Finals 2:00 p.m.
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 3:00 p.m.
- Stands Open 3:30 p.m.
- Swimming Preliminaries begin 5:00 p.m.
FINALS - Saturday, February 23
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 10:00 a.m.
- Stands Open 10:30 a.m.
- Finals Begin (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland - Tuesday, February 26 6:30
- Final Meet for those not making State cuts.
- This is a great opportunity for athletes to swim events that they didn't get a chance to swim at the Conference meet.
- I need to know what events you want to swim by Sunday evening (Feb 24th).
- Warm up @ 3:00
- Competition @ 5:00
State Meet - March 8 & 9 at Oakland University
Though we can't take more than those qualified, this is still the culmination of the hard work of the team as a whole. We would love the support of all of our team mates and the opportunity to celebrate any success we have with as many team mates as possible.
Prelims Friday and Finals Saturday start at 12:00 each day.
Team Banquet - End of the season banquet will be on Monday, March 11 at 6:00. Details have been emailed to you.
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