OBX Swim Club

Summer Practice Schedule

The updated practice schedule for the Outer Banks Swim Club is now available.  If you have any questions, please email Coach Craig or you can reach him at 252-599-SWIM.

Update for the week

NO PRACTICE TODAY !!!!!!  Have a happy Memorial Day.  Regular practice schedule starts back on Tuesday May 29, 2007.

Weekly Update for May 28 - June 3, 2007

TEAM BEACH PARTY!!!!!

When: Thursday May 31, 2007 from 5:30 - 7:00PM

Where: Bonnet Beach access; right down the street from the YMCA

How Much: $5.00 per person

Why: To get all of the kids that swam short course together and have some fun on the beach.

Please come and participate in this team bonding activity.

Practice Schedules for the week:

Practice schedules are slightly altered this week.....

8 and under -- regular practice schedule for the entire week

9 - 12 yr olds -- Regular practice schedule for M, Tu, W, & F

                       *No practice Th due to party.

Seniors --  Regular practice schedule for M, Tu, W, & F

                * No practice Th due to party.

                * No practice Su due to Swim America training.

Swim America coaching opportunities:

-- Are you at least 14 years old?

-- Do you like to work with kids?

-- You want to make a little extra spending money?

-- E-mail Craig Bialorucki at Craig.bialorucki@gmail.com with any additional questions.

-- We welcome parents,teenagers, teachers, etc.

-- We need at least 6 more instructors.

** All the sign-up sheets have been taken down for the ODAC 1 mile open water swim and the High Point Team travel meet.  I hope everyone that is intending to go is signed up.

On another note:

The summer time is used to get some much needed sun, relax, go on vacations, etc.  The summer practice(s) is a "come as you please" schedule.  Obviously, the more you participate, the better the opportunity is to improve more rapidly, but in NO way is it mandatory.  It is perfectly OK to miss practices for other obligations.  You coach(s) will not be mad.

Any other questions can be e-mailed to coach Craig @ craig.bialorucki@gmail.com

Summer Program

Give it a try in June and July!
Here's the perfect opportunity to experience USA Swimming without the commitment.  Whether you're a member of the YMCA or not, the OBX Swim Club is offering a two-month, summer program with one-on-one coaching and the thrill of competitive swimming.  It's a chance to develop or dramatically improve your child's swimming skills while they have fun with friends their age.  Best of all, there's no Y membership requirement for June and July* so why not give it a try?  You can download the Summer Registration Form here. 

Please contact Head Coach Craig Bialorucki at 252-599-SWIM or craig.bialorucki@gmail.com with any questions.
(summer program offered for ages 5-18)  *For new members only

Weekly Update May 21 - 27, 2007

These are the messages for the week:

-- Regular practice schedule for the entire week.

* 8 and unders - M,W,F 6:30 - 7:15PM

* 9 - 10 yr olds - M - F 6:30 - 7:40PM

11 - 12 yr olds - M - F 6:30 - 7:40PM & Su 3:30 - 5:30PM

13 and overs - M - F 4:30 - 6:30PM & Su 3:30 - 5:30PM

-- High Point sign-up sheet will be taken down on Wednesday May 23, 2007.  Make sure the sign-up if you would like to go.

-- Summer practice schedules and summer meet schedules are posted.  Please peak at them, and sign-ups and invitations will be posted shortly.

-- These are the messages for the week.  If there are any other questions, please e-mail them at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Weekly Update May 14 - 20, 2007

These are the updates for the week of May 14 - 20, 2007:

-- All swim groups on the regular practice schedule for the week.

-- If you are planning on swimming in the ODAC 1 mile open swim on father's day.....you need to sign up as soon as possible.

-- The sign-up sheet for the High Point Meet is posted at the YMCA.  If you are planning on attending, you need your name up by mid next week.

-- There will be a summer schedule on the website by Wednesday, May 16th, 2007.  Thank you all for your patience.

-- If there are any seniors wanting to earn some summer time money, please e-mail coach craig

-- These are the messages for the week; if there are any other questions or concerns, please e-mail coach craig at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

Tide Spring Challenge Long Course Meet Results

The Outer Banks Swim Club participated in the first Long Course meet of the season with great results.  You can find Meet Results, New Time Standards, New Team Records and Updated Long Course Records.  Congratulations swimmers!

Updated Tide Swim Meet Timeline

The Timeline for the Tide Meet has been updated.  This meet is very busy and there will be some long sessions on deck.

Additional update:  The Warm Up Schedule is now available .  Coach Craig would like each swimmer on the pool deck 15 minutes before the start of their session.  Early morning sessions can be there 10 minutes before the start of warm ups.  Good luck swimmers!

May 7 -13

Weekly Announcements:

Practice schedule for the upcoming week is as follows:

8 and unders -- Regular practice schedule for the week

9 and10 yr olds -- Regular practice schedule Monday through Thursday...and Friday from 6:30 - 7:15PM

11 and olders -- Regular practice schedule Monday through Thursday....and NO practice Friday or Sunday

Posted on the website is the invitation for the High Point team travel meet. There will be a sign-up sheet going out to everyone on Monday or Tuesday.

Meet Info:

• Friday - warm ups the same but due to size of session we break it into two sessions.  The 800 freestyle events will be in the second session of Friday night.  We will have a quick 15 minute warm up and re start around 8:30 p.m. 
• Saturday morning - 11-12's only in the first session.  Warm ups will start around 0615AM.  Start around 0710AM
• Saturday morning 2nd session will be 9-10's and 8&unders - Warm ups around 1030AM, start at 11:45AM.
• Saturday afternoon 3rd session will stay 13&14 and 15& over.  We may look at just 13&over and keep awards separate.  Warm ups around 3:30PM. Meet starts at 4:45PM.
• Saturday evening Mile - just the 15&over swimming fastest to slowest and alternating Female/Male heats.  We will do the 13-14 mile on Sunday night. Warm up at 8:45PM, meet starts at 9:15PM.
• Sunday morning is the same for the first two sessions.  We lose a few swimmers so we may move up second session warm ups.
• 400 Free is a separate session prior to the afternoon session.  Warm ups will be around 2:15PM.  Meet starts at 2:45PM.
• Afternoon session warm up starts around 4:30PM - meet starts at 5:45PM. 
• 13-14 mile warm up at 9:45PM.  Meet starts at 10:10PM.  (keep in mind this is a school night and Mothers Day)

PLEASE keep in mind that this is subject to change

I know that the timelines for the Tide meet are confusing.....please be patient as I am expecting clarification. If there are any other questions, I will be glad to answer them at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.  Please check the website daily with any other updates throughout this upcoming week.

Outer Banks Swim Club is going to High Point

The Outer Banks Swim Club will be competing in the 19th Annual Furniture City Long Course Invitational on June 22-24 2007.  The Meet Invitation has the details and a sign up sheet will be posted at the Outer Banks YMCA. 

For hotel information - The online rates available at http://www.marriott.com were $99 for a king room and $104 for 2 queen beds.  I would recommend making a reservation early if you plan to attend.

Courtyard High Point
1000 Mall Loop Road
High Point, NC 27262
1-336-882-3600

The hotel is 4.6 miles from the pool facility and adjacent to Oak Hollow Mall.

Old Dominion Aquatic Club Ocean Mile Swim

The Old Dominion Aquatic Club is hosting the annual Ocean Mile Swim Invitation on Sunday July 17th 2007.  This event is open to all swimmers 11 and older.  If you are interested in participating, please see Coach Craig.

Tide Spring Challenge

Long Course Season is here.  The Outer Banks Swim Club will be competing in the Tide Spring Challenge in Norfolk this weekend.  You can find the Meet Invitation , Swim Team Entries and Meet Entry Fees .  Good luck swimmers!

April 30 - May 6

• Regular practice schedule for the upcoming week.  Sunday's practice MAY 6, 2007 will be a combined practice for MOST age groups.  Everyone 9 and older can come and enjoy Jockey's Ridge with a dry land practice.  This practice will start at 3:30 and end at 5:30PM.  I want everyone wanting to go to meet in the parking lot at 3:10 on Sunday.  We will have plenty of fun.
• The sign-up sheet for the tide meet has been taken down.  Entries will be sent off on Monday April 30, 2007.  E-mail coach craig if you want your child to participate.......right now we have 16 swimmers going.  That is a great number to start the long course season.
• Thank you all for going to the awards banquet. 
• The ODAC 1 mile open water swim sign-up sheet is still up on the bulletin board.  That will stay up until Wed. May 9, 2007.  If you want to swim in the event, just remember you have to be 11.
• If there are any other questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to e-mail coach Craig at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.