Week 10 and the Week Ahead

 Growth  -  Resilience  -  Intensity  -  Tenacity

This Team Is Built On It

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58

Hands up in victory, whether over an opponent or over a personal goal, is a common scene in the pool or on deck. It certainly was Tuesday's night. What a great meet! Despite not winning the meet, with so many great swims, this meet was certainly a "Hands Up in Victory" kind of meet.

"The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret." ~Sarah Bombell

Based on what I see from most of this team almost every day, the philosophy of Sarah Bombell is one that this team has taken to heart. The results continue to be evidence of discipline in the pool. 

This time of the year can test how much our body and mind can endure. The constant ache of muscles or the redness of smacked backs makes us wonder what feeling "normal" really is.  But, with four weeks to conference, some tough work and three more dual meets ahead, we need to continue to find ways to spur each other on. Remember to appreciate the time we have together as a team. Remember to encourage each other to practice well every day, and encourage good habits in and out of the pool.

THE "SANDY"

Our winner of the gritty performance of the meet from Tuesday's meet goes to Levi Rozema. Levi was one of numerous lifetime bests as some of the more experienced swimmers swam off events that they haven't tried since last year. But Levi's 47 second drop in the 500 stood out as 

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

MEETS

   Tuesday, Jan. 31st Home Meet vs Spring Lake 

            - No Bus

            - Swimmers & Divers should be on deck by 5:15

            - Warm ups @ 5:30 

            - Meet Begins @ 6:30

PRACTICE TIMES

Monday & Wednesday - Dryland at HC Middle School: 3:10 - 3:45 
                                        Boards & Water at HAC: 3:45 - 5:30

Thursday & Friday - Normal Practice 3:20-5:30

A LOOK AHEAD

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Meet @ Holland

        - Swimmers & Divers should be on deck by 5:15

        - Warm ups @ 5:30

        - Meet Begins @ 6:30 

FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD

Conference Meet
AT Hamilton Middle School February 24 and 25.
Below is a tentative schedule for that meet. I will update this as I get more information including school dismissal schedule, etc..

PRELIMS - Friday, February 24
- Diving Preliminaries and Semi-Finals 2:00 p.m.
- Swimming Preliminaries begin 5:00 p.m.

FINALS - Saturday, February 25
- Finals Begin (Swimming & Diving) 12:00 p.m.