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November 2008

November 30, 2008

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of December 1 - 7, 2008

We will be on regular practice schedule for the week with a few changes

1.)  There will be a LATE practice Wednesday December 3, 2008 due to the high school swim meet.  The practice will be from 6:30 - 7:30PM, and it will be offered to all groups.

2.)  On Friday, there will be regular practices for all groups, excluding the seniors.

3.)  There will be NO practice for anyone on Saturday December 6, 2008 due to the TAC meet at Midtown Download Tac December meet entries , and the Carolina Classic in Columbia SC.                                    Download Carolina classic entries

--  There has been a change for the Carolina Classic meet.  All 11 - 12 year olds will swim in the morning session with the seniors.  Warm-up times are as followed:

Session Warm-ups Meet Starts
Friday Afternoon 3:30 pm 4:30 pm
Saturday Morning - Prelims (11-12, Senior/Open) 7:30 am 9:00 am
Saturday Afternoon - Timed Finals (10 & Under) 12:30 pm 1:30 pm
Saturday Evening - Finals 4:30 pm 5:30 pm
Sunday Morning - Prelims (11-12, Senior/Open) 7:30 am 9:00 am
Sunday Afternoon - Timed Finals (10 & Under) 12:30 pm 1:30 pm
Sunday Evening - Finals 4:00 pm 5:00 pm


--  Warm-up times for the TAC meet will be published as soon as it is available.

--  The volunteer sign-up sheet for the OBX Swim Club's January meet is posted at the YMCA.  Our team will need everyone to volunteer for something at this meet to make it a successful one.  If you have any questions, please e-mail Debbie Gibbs at dbegibbs@embarqmail.com. 

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

November 24, 2008

Carolina Meet Invitation & Entries

Here is the invitation & entries for the upcoming Carolina Classic Meet in Columbia, SC

Download 2008 CA Carolina Classic

Download Carolina meet entries

November 23, 2008

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of November 24 - 30, 2008

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone

Our practice schedule is kind of hectic this week.....

--  Regular practice schedule for everyone Monday and Tuesday

--  There will be NO practice Wednesday or Thursday

--  There will be a combined practice on Friday from 6:00 - 7:PM for ALL groups

--  Regular practice schedule for all 9 & Olders on Saturday morning

The sign-up sheet for the TAC December meet is posted at the YMCA.  Because of delayed posting of invitation, the sign-up deadline is this coming Tuesday, November 25, 2008.  Please sign-up if going.  Please Advise:  If your name is up on any sign-up sheet, after the deadline and you decide not to participate, for whatever reason, you are still responsible for the entries.

Get ready to travel........  All children that are participating in the Carolina Classic:  The entries are posted on the bulletin board at the YMCA.  There will be brief goal meetings set up for the week before the meet.

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

November 21, 2008

Friday November 21, 2008 Practice

YES WE DO HAVE PRACTICE  !!!!

There will be practice at regular times for all groups on Friday November 21, 2008.

November 20, 2008

Meet Results from CGBD November 14 - 16, 2008

Here are the meet results from our outstanding meet this past weekend

Download Obx swim club results

Great job to all swimmers that participated in the CGBD November Meet.

There were a total of 14 NEW TEAM RECORDS.

November 16, 2008

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of November 17 - 23, 2008

We will be on regular practice schedule for the week with a bunch of changes

1.)  There will be NO practice on Wednesday November 19, 2008 due to a high school swim meet starting around 4:00PM. 

2.)  All 8 & Under swimmers will be offered a make-up swim practice on Thursday November 19, 2008 at their regular practice time.

By Tuesday afternoon, there will be another update on the website informing whether or not we will have practice on Friday.  There might be another high school meet; and if so, there will be NO practice Friday either.

All children that participated in this weekend's CGBD meet swam so well.  It was a very long meet, but we had a great time and some fast swimming.  Ribbons will be handed out a practices this week.

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

November 12, 2008

Attention Swim Parents!

The OBX Swim Club Board of Directors needs you! We have openings for Vice-President, Secretary, and Fundraising Chair. Contact President Clarence Gibbs if you are interested in serving. 


Mark your calendars! Our annual swim family celebration for the holidays is scheduled for Saturday, December 13th from 6 to 8 PM. Invitations will be forthcoming.

Mark your calendars for January 16 - 18 as the OBX Swim Club will be hosting its first USA Swim Meet at Ft. Eustis. Information on volunteer opportunities will be coming soon. This is a great opportunity for our club.

CGBD Meet Warm-up Schedule

Here are the warm-up times for each session for this weekend.

SATURDAY

Morning session -- 9-10 Year Old Boys & 11-12 Year Old Boys and Girls -- 7:00 - 7:25AM
Mid Day Session -- 9-10 Year Old Girls & 8 & under Boys and Girls -- 11:00 - 11:20AM
Afternoon Session -- All 13 & Overs -- 2:40 - 3:05PM

SUNDAY

Morning session -- 9-10 Year Old Boys & 11-12 Year Old Boys and Girls -- 7:25 - 7:50AM
Mid Day Session -- 9-10 Year Old Girls & 8 & under Boys and Girls -- 11:00 - 11:20AM
Afternoon Session -- All 13 & Overs -- 2:40 - 3:05PM

There will also be a copy on the board at the YMCA.

A Few last things:

1.)  There was a change on the invitation.....The 9 - 10 Year Old GIRLS will be with the 8 & Unders in the afternoon, NOT IN THE MORNING!!!!!

2.)  You need to be at the pool No later than 15 minutes prior to our team's appropriate warm-up times.


November 09, 2008

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of November 10 - 16, 2008

We will be on regular practice schedule for the with 1 change

1.)  There will be NO practice on Saturday November 15, 2008 due to the CGBD meet.

The sign-up sheets for the Carolina Classic meet ( OBX Swim Club December Travel meet ) is posted at the YMCA.  The deadline for that particular meet is this Tuesday, November 12, 2008.  If you are planning on attending this meet, please sign-up before the deadline date.

The CGBD meet this coming weekend is going to be a very long meet.  Please be prepared to be at Midtown for a few hours.  The warm-up schedule will be posted as soon as it is received by the coaching staff.

These are the messages for the week.  If there are any additional questions or concerns, please e-mail Craig at craig.bialorucki@gmail.com.

November 02, 2008

Weekly Update

These are the messages for the week of November 3 - 9, 2008

We will be on regular practice schedule for all groups this week with NO changes.

REMINDER:  All seniors: Morning weight training is NOT being offered for the remainder of the season.  There will be morning swim mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:45AM.  Please attend if able.

Just for general information.......  There will be posted events for all swimmers participating in the CGBD November meet on the bulletin board on Monday November 3, 2008.  Please be advised.

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