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
