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October 2004

October 28, 2004

Tide Entries Posted

The Tide meet entries for November 6-7 are now availabe. You can download the entries here. We have 23 swimmers attending - Go Sharks!

Meet Results for Typhoon Meet Posted

The results have been posted for the Typhoon Meet last weekend. The results are posted on the left menu bar or you can find them here.

October 27, 2004

Buddy List / Details

Each swimmer in the Senior and Junior Elite groups have been paired up with one or two younger swimmers. The younger swimmers will have a “BIG BUDDY” that will help to guide the younger swimmers at swim meets and be there to encourage them. They can exchange treats, home-made goodies, stickers, pictures, notes, etc. Be creative and have fun!

Buddy List

Brandon Askew: Devyn Dodson, Joseph Lupetin

Brittany Brown: Gracie Deichler, Hannah DeLucia

Jess Cargill: Emily Hamilton, Henderson Beasley

Andrew Diaz: Colby Whitehurst, Stephen Cummings

Brandon Edwards: Christopher Jackson, Dewey-Weber Wise

Brittney Gibbs: Katelyn Holland, Carolann Holland

Jack Graham: Joey Staten

Henry Roach: Austin Stallings, Caleb Emerson

Alex Askew: Allison Cubin, Stefany Zafra

Katie Blackstock: Pearl Kelly-Goss, Elise Gibbs

Tyler Daughtry: Lindsey Fenyak

Jonathan DeLucia: William Kenton, Dean Argaman

Hilarey Netsch: Erin Hunt

Chelsea Scialabba: Canyon Campion

Brianna Susco: Sarah Gist, Mary Catherine Staten

Meg Warhover: Mikayla Midgett

Arielle Pickrel: Rebecca Delucia

Tori Eger: Lauren Steadman, Jon Roach

October 26, 2004

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 8!

Congratulations to all swimmers who competed in the Typhoon “A” meet this weekend. It was a great meet with 28 teams from North Carolina and Virginia participating. Andrew Diaz and Henry Roach swam well and were happy to be there among some of the best swimmers in our region.

· Swimming Buddy List has been published! Please try to meet your new swimming friend or maybe write them a note and place it in their folder at the Y!!!

· Senior- Dryland on Wednesdays and Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:00PM at the YMCA. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoes!

I am pleased to announce that most swimmers are coming to practice with a drink, cap,and goggles. This is very important!!!! All the coaches are happy about this.


Practice Schedule:

DEVELOPMENTAL- 3:15-4:15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ( 2x a wk)

JUNIOR PREP- 3:15-4-15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR- 4:15-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR ELITE- 4:15-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday + 1 Senior practice per week

HIGH SCHOOL PREP- 6:00-7:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 4:00-5:00 PM-Wednesday

SENIOR- 6:00-8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 4:00-6:00- Wednesday, Friday



UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Oct. 27- Junior and Junior Elite- Parent small group meeting. Meet in lobby at 6:15.

November 3- Senior Parent Meeting at 6:15 PM.

November 6-7- Tide-BB/B/C meet- Fort Eustis

October 25, 2004

Halloween Party on Thursday, October 28th

Practice on Thursday, October 28th will be cancelled for a Halloween Party!
Wear your swim suit for relays and games from 5-6 p.m.
Each swimmer is asked to bring a bag of Halloween Candy -
See you there!!
(senior practice will be held after the party at the regularly scheduled time of 6-8 p.m.)

October 19, 2004

Photos from ODAC Fall BB/B/C Meet on October 16-17, 2004

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Brittney Andrewstart

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Counting_laps_8 Practicingstarts

Odac_free_3_5 Overview

Tori_prepares_to_race Tori_waiting_at_odac

October 18, 2004

ODAC Fall BB/B/C Meet Results

Results from the ODAC Fall BB/B/C Meet on October 16-17 are posted here. Great job OBX!

Team Records have been updated also! Yards Records and Meters Records can be downloaded at any time from our menu bar on the left.

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 7!

Congratulations to all swimmers who competed in the ODAC meet this weekend. We had many personal best times and some really great races. A special congratulations goes to Henry Roach who swam an “A” time in 50 yd breaststroke with a time of 42.45. This qualifies him to swim next weekend in the “A” and above meet hosted by SEVA Swim Club at Fort Eusitis. Andrew Diaz will joining him there to swim 50 free and 100 back. Congratulations, boys!!!!

Registration sheets will be available on the web site and on the bulletin board for the next swim meet Nov 6-7. Our objective is to have as many swimmers there as possible. It will be held in a great facility at Ft. Eustis in Newport News. We want to have as many relays as possible so please sign up now!!!! This meet is open to all BB/B/C swimmers.

Fin orders are now being taken. Check your folders for order sheets. We will begin using fins by November 1. All practice groups have seen pictures of them and are familiar with the type to buy. Please get this fin order in!!!!
Senior- Dryland on Wednesdays and Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:00PM at the YMCA. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoes!

I am pleased to announce that most swimmers are coming to practice with a drink, cap,and goggles. This is very important!!!! All the coaches are happy about this.

Practice Schedule:

DEVELOPMENTAL- 3:15-4:15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ( 2x a wk)

JUNIOR PREP- 3:15-4-15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR- 4:15-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

JUNIOR ELITE -4:15-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday + 1 Senior practice per week

HIGH SCHOOL PREP -6:00-7:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 4:00-5:00 PM-Wednesday

SENIOR- 6:00-8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 4:00-6:00- Wednesday, Friday


UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Oct 23-24- Typhoon “A” meet

Oct. 27- Juior and Junior Elite- Parent small group meeting. Meet in lobby at 6:15.

November 3- Senior Parent Meeting at 6:15 PM. (Date change due to monthly board meeting)

November 6-7- BB/B/C meet- Fort Eustis

Tide Fall Classic Meet Registration

Registration for the Tide Fall Classic Meet on November 6th and 7th at Fort Eustis Aquatic Center is due on Friday October 22. You can find the registration form and meet information here.

The venue has been changed from Hamton University to Fort Eustis Aquatic Center.

October 15, 2004

Revised Meet Entries

The revised entry report for the ODAC meet this weekend can be found here.