THE WEEK THAT WAS
This week again showed us how persistence is a quality worth pursuing. Though we faced a high quality team in the EGR group of athletes, we had many who continue to reach new heights in their performance. As we finish up our dual meet season this week and celebrate the contributions of our seniors, it will be our persistence propels all of us forward in the pool and in life, especially as our seniors face their next steps.
As we prepare for our final meet of the season, there is some pride, and a potential conference championship on the line. Monday's practice, and the individual choices that each athlete makes for the 36 hours that follow that practice, is what persistence will look like this week.
THE UPCOMING WEEK
SAVE THE DATE End of the season banquet will be held at the HS Cafeteria on Monday, March 16 at 6:30. Details swill be emailed to you.
THE UPCOMING WEEK
MEETS: Tuesday, February 18 - Home v Zeeland (SENIOR NIGHT)
- On deck by 5:15
- Warmup at 5:30
- Senior night activities begin at 6:20 (Parents should be on deck before 6:20)
- Meet begins at 6:30.
PRACTICES:
Ready for Taper?
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 19th. 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.CONFERENCE MEETAT Hamilton Middle School February 28 and 29.
Below is a schedule for that meet.
PRELIMS - Friday, February 28
- 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 29
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 10:00 a.m.
- Stands Open 10:30 a.m.
- Finals Begin (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m.
- Mon: 7:00-9:15
- Wed and Thur: 3:20-6:00
- Friday: 3:20-5:30
- Saturday: 7:00-9:00 at the DOW
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 19th. 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.CONFERENCE MEETAT Hamilton Middle School February 28 and 29.
Below is a schedule for that meet.
PRELIMS - Friday, February 28
- 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 29
- Pool opens for swimming warm-ups 10:00 a.m.
- Stands Open 10:30 a.m.
- Finals Begin (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m.
More details for Conference
Prelims on Friday, February 23
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland (I Think) - Tuesday, March 5
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. More details to come later.
- DIVERS
- Divers will be dismissed after 3rd Period (10:55)
- The Kitchen will have snack bags with a small sandwich, etc..
- Divers should be on deck in Hamilton by 11:50
- SWIMMERS
- Swimmers will be dismissed after 7th Period (1:55)
- The Kitchen will have snack bags with a small sandwich, etc..
- Swimmers will meet at The Well to eat
- Bus will bring the swimmers to the pool leaving at 2:30
- Swimmers and divers should be on deck by 10:15
- Swimming & Diving warm-ups 10:00 a.m. We will start at 10:30, but I'll be there by 10:00 for anyone who wants more time.
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD
Second Chance Meet Hosted by Holland (I Think) - Tuesday, March 5
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. More details to come later.
Diving Regionals at Hamilton - Thursday, March 3
- Warm up will be at 3:00 pm
- Meet begins at 5:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE End of the season banquet will be held at the HS Cafeteria on Monday, March 16 at 6:30. Details swill be emailed to you.
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