SWIMOBX

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to December and Week 12!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had many visitors from Virginia and North Carolina while practicing over the holidays. I will even get a chance to see some of them compete over the next couple weeks at the upcoming meets. It is always fun for coaches and our swimmers to meet others who compete in the same sport. We wish them a safe trip home and hope they may return to practice with us on another visit.

I am in the process of entering those of you who signed up for the upcoming meets. Check your folders for your events and amounts due. We want to thank the Roach family for generously volunteering their home to host our Christmas party on Friday, December 16th. Look for the invitation in your folder for details.

SENIOR- Dryland- Running M+W @ 4:30. Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:30PM. Senior meeting and tapes will be held Thursday @ 4:30 PM in the YMCA meeting room. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoes. Journals are now due on Mondays.

All swimmers please remember to bring the following to practice:
Goggles- you might invest in an extra pair, just in case!
Cap-girls at practice, everyone at meets
Fins- all groups
Paddles- all groups who ordered should bring them to practice
Water or sports drink- Accelerade, Endurox, (only found at GNC or internet) Gatorade

Practice Schedule-
Senior- MTWTHF 4:30-6:30 Tues- 6:00AM-730AM, Sun- 3:30PM-5:30PM
Developmental- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30- 7:30
Junior Prep- Mon, Tues, Thurs. 3:30-4:30
Junior- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 6:30-8:00 (3 to 4 practices recommended)
Junior Elite 1- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 6:30-8:00 / Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)
Junior Elite 2- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-6:30, Tues. 6:30-8:00, Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Dec 2-4- SEVA 12 and under BB+
Dec 9-11- Hargrave BB+ 13 and over
Dec 9 (evening session)10-11-CGBD B/C Meet
Dec 16 - Swim Club Christmas party- see invitation for details

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 11!  Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Sundays continue to be fun racing practices for Seniors and all Junior Elite groups. We had a very competitive Australian relay yesterday. I think everyone had a great time with the relay ending in a tie.

Congratulations to Ronnie Roach for volunteering and completing the Starting portion of USA officiating in Newport News this past weekend. Thanks to Ronnie and many other parents who are volunteering to become officials.

Please remember to sign up for the CGBD B/C meet and/or other meets  by this Friday, Nov 25. The coaching staff wants to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Amanda, Doug, Jessica, and Laura

 
SENIOR- Dryland- Running M+W @ 4:30. Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:30PM. Senior meeting and tapes will be held Thursday @ 4:30 PM in the YMCA meeting room. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoe! Journals are now due on Mondays.
 
All swimmers please remember to bring the following to practice:
Goggles- you might invest in an extra pair, just in case!
Cap-girls at practice, everyone at meets
Fins- all groups beginning week of Oct 17 (this week)
Water or sports drink- Accelerade, Endurox, (only found at GNC or internet) Gatorade
 
Practice Schedule-
Senior- MTWTHF 4:30-6:30 Tues- 6:00AM-730AM, Sun- 3:30PM-5:30PM
Developmental- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30- 7:30 
Junior Prep- Mon, Tues, Thurs. 3:30-4:30
Junior- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 6:30-8:00 (3 to 4 practices recommended)
Junior Elite 1- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 6:30-8:00 / Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)
Junior Elite 2- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-6:30, Tues. 6:30-8:00, Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)
 
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER: Sign up by Friday, Nov 25!

• Thanksgiving practice schedule -the practice schedule will remain the same except for Thanksgiving day. NO Practice Thanksgiving Day. Happy Turkey Day!

• Dec 2-4- SEVA 12 and under BB+
• Dec 9-11- Hargrave BB+ 13 and over
• Dec 10-11-CGBD B/C Meet

CGBD Christmas Meet Invitation

The Coast Guard Blue Dolphin Christmas B C Meet is being held December 9-11 at the Midtown Aquatics Center in Hampton. 

Upcoming Practice Cancellations

Due to the FFHS swimming meet schedule (all FFHS home meets are held at the YMCA) there will be no regular OBX SC swim practice on the following dates:

Nov 21
Nov 28
Dec 9
Jan 25

This has been printed on the winter sports schedule at the high school and is subject to change.

Fundraising Update

Swim-a-thon & Auction

The final figures on the Swim-a-thon and auction have been confirmed.  Our swimmers raised $5,326.00 during the Swim-a-thon and we raised $2,510.00 through our silent auction.  Our team donated $500.00 to the YMCA’s “We Build People Program” and $266.30 will be sent to the USA Swim-A-Thon organization. That gives OBX Swim Club a total of $7,069.70.  Great Job Everyone!!  We are almost 1/2 way to our Club's Fundraising Goal of $17,000 for the 2005-2006 season.

Family Fundraising Commitments

A reminder to all families, the first 1/3 of your Family Fundraising Commitment ($67 for 1 swimmer, $100 multiple swimmers) is now due.  All swimmers who participated in the Swim-a-thon were credited 95% of the funds they raised.  If you did not participate in the Swim-a-thon or you did not raise an amount equal to the first 1/3, please pay the fundraising amount as soon as possible.  The 2nd 1/3 will be due by 1/15/06.  If you are not sure were your Family Fundraising account stands, please look for a statement in your swimmers folder or call Debbie Gibbs, team treasurer, at 473-3156 or 202-5992 or e-mail at dbegibbs@earthlink.net.

Family Fundraising Deadlines:   
1st Third    $67 or $100    10/31/05
2nd Third    $67 or $100    1/15/06
3rd Third    $66 or $100    3/31/06

Final Fundraising Opportunity

The final fundraising opportunity will be selling candy bars.   They will be sold for $1 a piece/50 per case and will arrive within the week.  We are looking for businesses or offices that would be willing to sell the $1 candy bars.  If you have a business or office that we can sell the candy at please contact Margaret Hunt at 441-1436 or Debbie Gibbs at 473-3156. 

We are also scheduling group selling opportunities at local shopping centers.  We will need volunteers to sign up for one hour blocks on November 25th and 26th to sell candy bars at Tanger Outlet in Nags Head.  A sign-up sheet will be on the team bulletin board.    We are asking for at least one adult and one swimmer for each hour.  We need everyone’s help to make this fundraiser successful so it will be our final fundraiser this season. 

If you have already met your family’s fundraising commitment, thank you, and we hope you will consider helping the team by volunteering at one of the group sales.  If you have not met your fundraising commitment, this is your opportunity to do so.  For each case of 50 candy bars sold, you will be credited $22.50 towards your fundraising commitment.  If you would like to get a box of candy bars to sell, please contact Margaret Hunt or Debbie Gibbs.

If you have any questions about your account please contact Debbie Gibbs at dbegibbs@earthlink.net or call 473-3156 or 202-5992.  Again, thank you to everyone for your hard work.  The funds we raise allow OBX Swim Club to continue the quality swim program that we have.

CGBD Meet Results

Results for the CGBD meet are now available.  Meet Results, Individual Records, and new Team Records have been posted. 

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

News from the Coast Guard Blue Dolphins Swim Meet in Newport News, VA!
 
What a great way to finish the week in Newport News, Va, at the CGBD A/BB meet. Two members of our Senior group turned in exceptional swims while breaking many personal records. As their coach, I was very proud of their swims and the hard work and dedication it takes to reach this level.
 
Henry Roach swam his way to three “A” times in the 50, 100, and 200y breaststroke events. Other personal bests included: the 50 free (29.56), 100 fr (1:04.39), 200 fr, 200 back, and 500 free.
 
Drew Keenan turned in a personal best in 50 free with the time of 26.61- one tenth of a second from his “A” time standard. In 100 y free he swam a 58. 91 improving his seed time of 1:00.39. In 500 yd free, he improved his time by 15 seconds swimming a 5:46.13.
 
SENIOR- Dryland- Running M+W @ 4:30. Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:30PM. Senior meeting and tapes will be held Thursday @ 4:30 PM in the YMCA meeting room. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoe! s for dryland workouts!
 
All swimmers please remember to bring the following to practice:
Goggles- you might invest in an extra pair, just in case!
Cap-girls at practice, everyone at meets
Fins- all groups beginning week of Oct 17 (this week)
Water or sports drink- Accelerade, Endurox, (only found at GNC or internet) Gatorade
 
Practice Schedule-
Senior- MTWTHF 4:30-6:30 Tues- 6:00AM-730AM, Sun- 3:30PM-5:30PM
Developmental- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30- 7:30 
Junior Prep- Mon, Tues, Thurs. 3:30-4:30
Junior- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 6:30-8:00 (3 to 4 practices recommended)
Junior Elite 1- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 6:30-8:00 / Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)
Junior Elite 2- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-6:30, Tues. 6:30-8:00, Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)
 
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER: Look for sign up sheets for the upcoming meets!

• Wednesday, November 16th: The pool will close @ 4:00 for the YMCA's Annual UnExtreme Games - All swim team practice will be cancelled.

• Friday, November 18th: Junior & Junior Elite 1 practice session will end @ 7:30 p.m. due to a mock meet scheduled @ the YMCA between Currituck High School, First Flight High School, and Princess Anne High School. 

• Thanksgiving practice schedule-the practice schedule will remain the same except for Thanksgiving day. NO Practice Thanksgiving Day. Happy Turkey Day!

• Dec 2-4- SEVA 12 and under BB+
• Dec 9-11- Hargrave BB+ 13 and over
• Dec 10-11-CGBD B/C Meet
  

Pictures from Tide B/C Meet

The OBX Swim Club had a great time at the Tide B/C meet last weekend.  You can find Meet Results, Individual Records, and updated Team Records - great job swimmers.

 

Weekly News / by Coach Laura

Welcome to Week 9!

Congratulations to those who competed in the Tide meet this weekend at Ft Eustis. Special congratulations go to Arielle Pickerel who got her first BB cut in the 50y free. Way to go Arielle! She has spent a lot of time working toward this goal. Amanda, Doug and I were happy with the decreased number of disqualifications this meet. That means that many of our swimmers are swimming correct! We are very proud of everyone.

SENIOR- Dryland- Running M+W @ 4:30. Fridays in Fitness Room B at 4:30PM. Senior meeting and tapes will be held Thursday @ 4:30 PM in the YMCA meeting room. Wear appropriate work out clothes and shoe! s for dryland workouts!

All swimmers please remember to bring the following to practice:
Goggles- you might invest in an extra pair, just in case!
Cap-girls at practice, everyone at meets
Fins- all groups beginning week of Oct 17 (this week)
Water or sports drink- Accelerade, Endurox, (only found at GNC or internet) Gatorade

Practice Schedule-

Senior- MTWTHF 4:30-6:30 Tues- 6:00AM-730AM, Sun- 3:30PM-5:30PM

Developmental- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30- 7:30

Junior Prep- Mon, Tues, Thurs. 3:30-4:30

Junior- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. 6:30-8:00 (3 to 4 practices recommended)

Junior Elite 1- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 6:30-8:00 / Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)

Junior Elite 2- Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30-6:30, Tues. 6:30-8:00, Sunday 3:30-5:30 ( 4 to 5 practices recommended)

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Nov 12-13- CGBD A/BB meet Midtown Aquatic Ctr

Thanksgiving practice schedule-the practice schedule will remain the same except for Thanksgiving day. NO Practice Thanksgiving Day. Happy Turkey Day!

Entries for CGBD Fall Classic

You can find the Meet Entry report and the Invitation for the Coast Guard Blue Dolphin "Fall Invitation" A/BB Meet; being held November 12-13 at Midtown Aquatic Club.  Good luck swimmers!