Blue Team: February 2008 Archives

As we approach the final weeks of this Short-Course season, I want to emphasize the importance of staying healthy. The swimmers' bodies are starting to rest and repair from all the hard, long yards they have put into their systems. Please make every effort to stay hydrated, well nurished, and establish consistent sleep patterns.

In preparation for and to ensure a little extra rest heading into Lost Dutchman, practices on Wednesday and Thursday of this week will be shorter: Wednesday, Feb. 13 = 5:30-7:00 pm / Thursday, Feb. 14 = 5:30-6:30 pm.

Reminder: there is a Parent's Meeting on Feb. 20 starting at 5:30 pm. Nutrition will be the topic of discussion.

Far Westerns: those that have made cuts for Far Westerns should have received a letter in their mailboxes. Please respond by Wed., Feb. 20.

Due to the Lost Dutchman Meet, practices will be as follows:
Friday, Feb. 15 = 6-7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 16 & Monday, Feb. 18 = No Practice

Also, please recognize that we are at a turning point in our season. Sets are becoming more individualized based on paces, heart rates, and rest time. Occasionally, practice may end early if we have completed the necessary yardage and skills are up to par. Further, due to the individualization, swimmers may find they are doing different sets, send-offs, and yardages than other swimmers in the same group. Swimmers: please do your best to compare yourself to yourself only... Parents: please avoid the pitfalls of comparing your son/daughter to another swimmer.