Weekly News / by Coach Laura

OBX SC Long Course Update June 22, 2005

Practices have been challenging this week. I am proud of all the swimmers who are making an effort to be there. Everyone is putting in some significant work at the pool!

We have had three great visiting swimmers this week. The first visitor is a young woman from NOVA ( a team based in Richmond) who is a 2008 Olympic trial qualifier and also a past Junior National champion in butterfly. Needless to say, she has pushed us. Those who swam in her lane have had a taste of swimming excellence. The second visiting swimmer, is a 15 year old young man from New Jersey who is an excellent butterflyer, backstroker, and freestyler. His best time in 100 yd free being a .50.00. The final visitor is from Annapolis, Md. and despite a cold, has worked well with Henry and Drew. He is looking for a Zone cut in the 400 IM.

Not only have the swimmers from our club benefited from the visitors, I have enjoyed working with them as well. It is a great opportunity to swim together, make new friends, and keep in shape. I am looking forward to the next couple of weeks as we are expecting many visitors from all parts of the country.