Congratulations to all SHARKS swimmers who participated in the Start Up Swim Meet last weekend; we had some great swims by our Beginner Swimmers & Jr’s & Sr’s. Let’s keep it rolling into February and have a great month of practice to prepare more swimmers for the next SLASA swim meet (see below):
SAVE THE DATE: (FEBRUARY 2013)
1)FRIDAY PRACTICE AT THE POOL:
FRIDAY, Feb, 8th Practice will be at the POOL from 4-5:30 pm. (There will also be an open discussion with various coaches from all swim clubs from 5:30-6:30 pm for any interested swimmers on technique and other topics).
2) MOVIE NIGHT AT THE AQUATIC CENTRE:
FRIDAY, Feb. 8th RACERS Swim Club will host a movie night. Start Time for movie is 6:45 pm sharp, and Admission is $5. Concessions will be available and floatation devices will be available for rent.
3) VALENTINE'S DAY RAFFLE:
On Tuesday, Feb. 12th we will be drawing the winner of our fundraising Valentine's Day Raffle. Thanks to Chef Bobo who has contributed the raffle prize of a Valentine's dinner for two at the Edge Restaurant. Look out for Jennifer Spiegelberg who will be handing out raffle sheets at the pool so that we can get all hands on deck with this fundraising venture for our club. Please return all raffle sheets by 4pm on Tuesday the 12th to facilitate the drawing of our winner.
4) DOUBLE A CHALLENGE SWIMMEET...
On Sunday, March 2nd, there is a great developmental swim meet with Short races meant to get everyone involved. Please talk it over with your children and their Coach (Coach Tom) and let us know by THURS, Feb, 21st. (this is the deadline for entries, so Please look out for more information and reminder emails on this swimmeet).
On Sunday, March 2nd, there is a great developmental swim meet with Short races meant to get everyone involved. Please talk it over with your children and their Coach (Coach Tom) and let us know by THURS, Feb, 21st. (this is the deadline for entries, so Please look out for more information and reminder emails on this swimmeet).
Level 1 - Beginning Swimming & Level 2 - Advanced Beginning Swimming (General Information):
Many parents have asked about moving up levels in our club. Here is the basic structure that we follow (allowing for some flexibility as deemed necessary by the coaches...)
Requirements for Coach Tom's Class Level One... Float independently on front and back, no fear of putting head under.
Requirements for Coach Tom's Class Level Two... Show a level of skill swimming 25 freestyle, 25 back, and 25 breast.
Requirements for Coach Jamie's Juniors... Show a level of skill swimming 50 free, 50 back, 50 breast and 25 fly.
TRAINING OUTLINE FOR FEBRUARY:
Just to give parents an idea of what their children will be doing, here is a brief outline as to what they will be practicing. If you have observed January practices, you will have noticed that the intensity of physical training has increased.
February:
· Beginner Swimming: Backstroke with arms, Balance in the water, 25 meter lengths and deep end introduction.
· Advanced Beginner Swimming: Backstroke concentrating on balance and rhythm, 50 meter laps, review of all strokes, dives and turns.
· JR Swimming: Emphasis on Backstroke & Breaststroke, review of all strokes, dives and turns.
· SR Swimming: Emphasis on Backstroke (IM Training) , Dry land training (prior to afternoon or morning practice), Attending Morning Practices.
COLD WEATHER SWIMMING
Just one final note, here a few tips to keep your children swimming during the frigid St Lucian winters...
1. Talk about the fun of swimming. Avoid talking about the water temperature.
2. Have a warm towel ready to warm them up.
3. Don't push them if they are cold.
4. Wetsuits are ok if available.
5. Offer lots of encouragement for swimming on cold days. Maybe the promise of a cup of hot chocolate when they get home.
Thanks everyone!
SHARKS Coaches
