Monday, May 28, 2012

2012 - Season Premier!

Practice starts tomorrow! Coaches will be there to get swimmers off to a good start. See times at top of right hand column.

Sign ups -

1. Tracy Word will be at the pool this week for those who have not yet turned in registration. Please contact us right away, so we can get a good count on the t-shirts and increase the possibility that you'll get the right size. :)

2. If you know anyone who would like to swim, please bring them along to practice. We are especially low on teenagers, so grab a friend! We need all the new swimmers we can get! And, yes, league rules state that swimmers have to be a member of the club they represent.

3. Most importantly, both Tracy and/or I have swimmers who are in the mid to late teens & will probably not be available as league reps next year. Preferably we need someone who can commit two years - one this year as backup to walk through the very short 8 week season in 2012 and then take over as leader for 2013, when presumably another parent will be the backup. Most clubs operate this way. We'd love to hand over the leadership in a methodical way. If you are a parent who can step up to the plate, please let Tracy or Sarah know.

Swim & Have Fun!
Thanks,
Sarah Hodges

Friday, May 25, 2012

Inclement Weather Policy

Inclement weather policy

We will swim unless it is lightening/thundering. A little rain doesn't hurt - the kids are in the water anyway!
Check the weather/radar before you leave your house if you are in doubt. I'll also post it on this blog if practice is cancelled.

Coach Molly

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Summer Swimming is HERE!!!

I am looking forward to coaching THE BEST SWIM TEAM this summer!!!

For those of you who missed the Kick-off Party, here is what was discussed:
     1. Practice will begin May 29th at our regular practice times: 9 & 10's 8:00 - 9:00am, 11 & up 8:45 - 10:00am, and 8 & unders 10:00 - 10:45am
     2. The last week of June we will be having practice in the evening. Times TBA
     3. Equipment: all swimmers need goggles (maybe two pair!), fins, practice cap - or hair tie for the girls
     4. Volunteer: Each family needs to volunteer to help out at our meets. There will be a notebook at practice where you can sign up, if you didn't already at the kick-off party
     5. Absent: If you will be missing a swim meet due to family vacations, please sign the book as far in advance as possible! That helps us out with our meet entries, especially the relays! Thanks!!!
     6. Old equipment: If you have any old fins or suits that you would like to donate to new swimmers, please bring them to practice
     7. Swim lessons: all the coaches and lifeguards are available to teach lessons or give extras help to all our swim team members and families. Just ask!

Our goal for this team is to make better swimmers! We use a lot of stroke/technique drills to help each of the swimmers improve. We also use repeating sets to help build up their endurance and to get them faster.
It's always fun to watch all the swimmers get faster each meet and see how much they have improved from the beginning of the summer to the end!
We also want our swimmers to be show good sportsmanship to each other and opponents. We cheer for and encourage our teammates during practice and meets.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at btwcoach@gmail.com

Thanks!

See you at the pool!!!

Coach Molly

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Kick Off is Sunday, May 13th

Yes! Everything is waiting for you at the Rhodes Pool!
4 to 7 on Sunday, May 13th!

  • All American Swim Suits
  • Pizza
  • Pool Membership Forms
  • Drinks
  • Swim Team Forms

See you there!