Week #13: 2-16/2-21

As we head into Week 13, we are getting close to the end of the season and the most important meets. This is the time to stay focused, keep improving, and continue building on all the hard work we’ve put in.

Week 12 was a great and special week for our team as we celebrated Senior Night against Holland. We came away with a win, and it was great to see the team compete well. We had several personal best times and even added another state cut, which is a huge accomplishment.

I was very proud of the effort, energy, and support everyone showed throughout the meet. It was a great way to recognize our seniors and continue building momentum as we move forward in the season.

Here is this week's schedule:

• Monday, 2/16: Pool 7am-9am @ Holland Aquatic Center (HAC) Diving 12- 2pm @ HAC

• Tuesday, 2/17: Away Meet vs @ Mona Shores (Muskegon High School)

• Warm Up at 5:30 pm

• Meet starts at 6:30 pm

• Bus info:

• The bus leaves the high school at 4pm

• We will stop at Veldheer Tulip Gardens and leave at 4:20

• Please text ot email me if you are going to be picked up atVeldheer Tulip Gardens

• Please remember to bring your parka and wear HC gear, along with an HC suit and cap.

• Wednesday, 2/18: ETS 7:15 - 8 am, Pool 3:15-5:15 pm @ The Dow - Diving HAC

• Thursday, 2/19: Pool 3:15-5:15 pm @ The Dow- Diving HAC

• Friday, 2/20: Pool 3:15-5:15 pm, State team ETS at the HS from 3 - 3:45 PM, Pool 4:10 - 5:15 PM @ The Dow- Diving HAC

• Saturday, 2/21: Pool 11am-1pm @ The Dow

Important dates coming up

I am still working on transportation information and the pasta-and-shave-down dinner and will keep you all updated!

Conference Meet Info (@ Hamilton Middle School)

Friday, February 27th

Pool opens for Swimming warm-ups 10:30 a.m.

            Stands Open 11:00 a.m.

Swimming Preliminaries 12:00 p.m.

        

Pool opens for Diving warm-ups 3:00 p.m. 

Diving Preliminaries begin                                 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February, 28th

Pool opens for warm-ups                                 10:30 a.m.

Stands Open 11:00 a.m.

Finals Begin                          12:00 p.m.

Ready for Taper?

During the next week, 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 on taper, here is a helpful article that explains it well.

Swimmers who choose to use tights, I suggest tights that are nylon and footless (hemmed at the ankle), NOT leggings like you might for outdoor running, and 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.

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Here is my contact info if you have any questions
Email: Blakeassink1@gmail.com 
Phone: (616) 834 - 1124