Hey guys!
So I have some pretty bad news... our season is starting even later than I had previously thought it would start. Even though school started just a week late, our season is starting an ENTIRE MONTH late. That makes our season even shorter than it regularly would be. We will be able to hold our first official practice on October 22nd, and our first meet November 5th. I wasn't kidding when I said a month late.
What this means is that we are probably going to do "Hell Week." If you don't know what it is, the name says it all. It's a week with BRUTAL practices. If you don't want to have to feel that brutal feeling that Hell Week is famous for, I would suggest going to our Highly Recommended, but still optional, practices. I have no dates for those, but I would seriously go so that when Hell Week does come, you can actually breath
I'll post more information as I find out more, but you now know everything I know! :D
So anyways, don't forget about our fundraiser on Labor Day, I'd love to see everyone there!
Ta Ta for now!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Update on Fourth Period and the RC Willey's Fundraiser
Hello Titans!
I have some news regarding Fourth Period and the RC Willey's Fundraiser.
First off, we will NOT be doing Fourth Period due to the fact that Coach Nate doesn't want to have any "burn-outs" (if you did it last year, you'd know what that is.) and the fact that it would make it easier on everyone if we didn't do it at all. Therefore, all practices will be held after school, and if the team is large enough, or if we have new people join, we might have a few morning practices. But for now, it's just afternoon practices.
Secondly, with the RC Willey's fundraiser, I have some more information. If you didn't read the previous post, it will be on Labor Day, that's September the third, also the day before school starts. Timewise, it will be held from 10A.M. to 3P.M. with about a half hour cleanup afterward (that time may be less, and may be more, we don't know.). Also, RC Willey's would like to have 4-6 kids there, with 2 adults. So if you are available at any point during the time of that fundraiser, please contact Coach Nate. You don't have to be there all day, but try to come for at least part of it, and see if your parent to come with you.
Just as a reminder, we have a swim team meeting for all those who are interested in doing swim team. Whether you're new, or a returning member, we encourage ALL to come. It will be held on September the Sixth, at 2:30 in the auditorium.
Thanks Titans!
PS Coach Nate can be contacted via calling or texting at 801-643-4776.
I have some news regarding Fourth Period and the RC Willey's Fundraiser.
First off, we will NOT be doing Fourth Period due to the fact that Coach Nate doesn't want to have any "burn-outs" (if you did it last year, you'd know what that is.) and the fact that it would make it easier on everyone if we didn't do it at all. Therefore, all practices will be held after school, and if the team is large enough, or if we have new people join, we might have a few morning practices. But for now, it's just afternoon practices.
Secondly, with the RC Willey's fundraiser, I have some more information. If you didn't read the previous post, it will be on Labor Day, that's September the third, also the day before school starts. Timewise, it will be held from 10A.M. to 3P.M. with about a half hour cleanup afterward (that time may be less, and may be more, we don't know.). Also, RC Willey's would like to have 4-6 kids there, with 2 adults. So if you are available at any point during the time of that fundraiser, please contact Coach Nate. You don't have to be there all day, but try to come for at least part of it, and see if your parent to come with you.
Just as a reminder, we have a swim team meeting for all those who are interested in doing swim team. Whether you're new, or a returning member, we encourage ALL to come. It will be held on September the Sixth, at 2:30 in the auditorium.
Thanks Titans!
PS Coach Nate can be contacted via calling or texting at 801-643-4776.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Fourth Period; Fundraiser News
Well, unfortunately for some of us, and fortunately for others of us, we are going to be doing Fourth Period. Now you guys are probably thinking I'm crazy and wondering, "what do we do the month we can't be in the pool?" Let me explain. The big people in charge of sports set up dates where we CANNOT practice with a coach on the deck. Our first OFFICIAL practice was September 19th and our first meet we were able to hold October 12th. But with the recent change in the start date of school, who knows when we are going to start!
Now that I'm done ranting on that, let's get back to the actual subject. We will be doing Fourth Period, yes it's true, but last year for the preseason games, we went to the pool to run and lift weights and do dryland-ish stuff. This year we may not be doing that. Why? Well, it's simple. We have a track. We have a weight room. We have a gym (2, actually). So why not do it at the school? Coach Nate is going to talk to the principal about it and hopefully, our new principal will let us do that.
On another hand, we have a fundraiser! As you all know very well, we ended up having to pay for a meet last year. We don't want that to happen this year! We want to go to all meets WITHOUT paying for them. So, we have a fundraiser set for September 3rd (yes that's Labor Day) at RC Willey's. We will be the people that are outside selling Hot Dogs. We will be doing this, Monday, September 3rd, from 10-3. So if you can come, please do. We are kind of sort of, lacking a budget, so bring anyone you can to help! (I think bringing people who haven't set foot in a pool as a Titan Swimmer yet is an excellent idea, or if you're reading this and you fall under the "Future Titan Swimmer" category, come!)
I can't wait to see you all at our first fourth period practice! If you want to get back in shape, come to Master's Class at the Clearfield Aquatic Center at 9:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays. Madison, Greg, and myself are there, and I think it would be a party if you all came. So see you there!
P.S. I'm planning on talking to the school to see if we can get our schedules changed to include Fourth Period for free. I'll tell you about that at our meeting on September 6th. If you didn't know, there's a meeting in the Auditorium September 6th at 2:30.
Now that I'm done ranting on that, let's get back to the actual subject. We will be doing Fourth Period, yes it's true, but last year for the preseason games, we went to the pool to run and lift weights and do dryland-ish stuff. This year we may not be doing that. Why? Well, it's simple. We have a track. We have a weight room. We have a gym (2, actually). So why not do it at the school? Coach Nate is going to talk to the principal about it and hopefully, our new principal will let us do that.
On another hand, we have a fundraiser! As you all know very well, we ended up having to pay for a meet last year. We don't want that to happen this year! We want to go to all meets WITHOUT paying for them. So, we have a fundraiser set for September 3rd (yes that's Labor Day) at RC Willey's. We will be the people that are outside selling Hot Dogs. We will be doing this, Monday, September 3rd, from 10-3. So if you can come, please do. We are kind of sort of, lacking a budget, so bring anyone you can to help! (I think bringing people who haven't set foot in a pool as a Titan Swimmer yet is an excellent idea, or if you're reading this and you fall under the "Future Titan Swimmer" category, come!)
I can't wait to see you all at our first fourth period practice! If you want to get back in shape, come to Master's Class at the Clearfield Aquatic Center at 9:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays. Madison, Greg, and myself are there, and I think it would be a party if you all came. So see you there!
P.S. I'm planning on talking to the school to see if we can get our schedules changed to include Fourth Period for free. I'll tell you about that at our meeting on September 6th. If you didn't know, there's a meeting in the Auditorium September 6th at 2:30.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Update on the Previous Post with FAQ's
This is word for word from Coach Nate. I'll post my questions to him, and then his answers.
My Questions:
1) I'm guessing there's no new news on captains, but at any rate Captains?
2) Fourth Period? Last I asked you said that if the couselors let us, we were going to do it, is that still true? And what happens if someone wants to do fourth but can't get it in their schedule?
3) If we aren't doing Fourth Period, then when does practice begin?
4) Any meet dates finalized?
And lastly 5) Do we have any assistant coaches?
His Answers:
I have some ideas for captains but if you could help me out and remind me of the returning seniors.
As far as I know there is going to be a fourth period. If someone can't make
fourth period they'll have to come after school.
Yes, I do have meets in place plus a couple others pending.
So far there isn't a deck assistant coach. There is a girl from the "U" who is interested but we can't pay her.
My Questions:
1) I'm guessing there's no new news on captains, but at any rate Captains?
2) Fourth Period? Last I asked you said that if the couselors let us, we were going to do it, is that still true? And what happens if someone wants to do fourth but can't get it in their schedule?
3) If we aren't doing Fourth Period, then when does practice begin?
4) Any meet dates finalized?
And lastly 5) Do we have any assistant coaches?
His Answers:
I have some ideas for captains but if you could help me out and remind me of the returning seniors.
As far as I know there is going to be a fourth period. If someone can't make
fourth period they'll have to come after school.
Yes, I do have meets in place plus a couple others pending.
So far there isn't a deck assistant coach. There is a girl from the "U" who is interested but we can't pay her.
And that's that! Again, any questions for Nate, Facebook him or drop me an E-mail and I will get them answered.
On another note, we will have our first swim team meeting on September 6th at 2:30 in the Auditorium. Can't wait to see you all there, and hopefully there will be some new faces! See you all there! :)
Information for you New to Swimming
I've heard lot's of people saying they want to join swimming, but they are scared to do it because they are so new. But, here's the thing, swimming isn't at all hard! In fact, it can be really easy if you open up your mind to it. But there is some things you should know before you come into swimming, but don't let this scare you out of it, it's a blast. I pinky promise!
The first thing you should know is that EVERYTHING you need to know about swimming will be taught to you while you are there. The only thing you really need to know is a basic knowledge of how to stay afloat in the water, and from there we will help you.
The second thing you should know is that, yes, the practices can be difficult, but the swim team is like a big family, and all of us have a good sense of humor! So while the practices are hard, we always manage to crack good jokes, and they are usually really funny! And we have tons of fun while practicing, as weird as that sounds.
The third thing you need to know is that the practices are going to be SUPER hard when you first start. And the only reason for this is because your out of shape, but the good news is, that it's hard for even the people that have swam since they were freshmen. We all are out of shape and we all struggle together. Even better news, is that from there, it will only get easier.
Practices do take time, but not a ton of time. It is about a six month season, and that's probably the longest season out of all sports, but it is so worth it. The feeling you get when you get out of that pool after a hard workout is rewarding. You get a sense of accomplishment, and there is no better way to earn it. The practices, seriously, are only usually 2-3 hours long, and you have PLENTY of time to do homework, so don't let the length of the practices scare you out of it either.
As far as the place we practice, we go to the Clearfield Aquatic Center to practice. We do have to share the pool with our fellow Falcons, but they have graciously given us our own lanes to practice in and they don't bother us much, so you practice with your own team, and they practice with theirs. Practice occurs Monday-Friday after school, but again, you will have time to do homework, and that's a promise.
For the team activities, we do have a few. The night before a meet day we have what's called a Pasta Party, and those are a blast. Is what happens with those is you go over to a fellow teammates house and pig out on Pasta (not literally, but you get the point). We also have some fun fundraisers that we do as well, one of which is the Boonanza. While you're there, you help little kids play games that we have set up, and you get to dress up in your Halloween Costume, and it's always super fun. Sounds boring, but it is quite fun.
If you have any more questions or concerns please do not hesitate to send me an E-Mail. I'd love to answer any and all questions that you may have.
The first thing you should know is that EVERYTHING you need to know about swimming will be taught to you while you are there. The only thing you really need to know is a basic knowledge of how to stay afloat in the water, and from there we will help you.
The second thing you should know is that, yes, the practices can be difficult, but the swim team is like a big family, and all of us have a good sense of humor! So while the practices are hard, we always manage to crack good jokes, and they are usually really funny! And we have tons of fun while practicing, as weird as that sounds.
The third thing you need to know is that the practices are going to be SUPER hard when you first start. And the only reason for this is because your out of shape, but the good news is, that it's hard for even the people that have swam since they were freshmen. We all are out of shape and we all struggle together. Even better news, is that from there, it will only get easier.
Practices do take time, but not a ton of time. It is about a six month season, and that's probably the longest season out of all sports, but it is so worth it. The feeling you get when you get out of that pool after a hard workout is rewarding. You get a sense of accomplishment, and there is no better way to earn it. The practices, seriously, are only usually 2-3 hours long, and you have PLENTY of time to do homework, so don't let the length of the practices scare you out of it either.
As far as the place we practice, we go to the Clearfield Aquatic Center to practice. We do have to share the pool with our fellow Falcons, but they have graciously given us our own lanes to practice in and they don't bother us much, so you practice with your own team, and they practice with theirs. Practice occurs Monday-Friday after school, but again, you will have time to do homework, and that's a promise.
For the team activities, we do have a few. The night before a meet day we have what's called a Pasta Party, and those are a blast. Is what happens with those is you go over to a fellow teammates house and pig out on Pasta (not literally, but you get the point). We also have some fun fundraisers that we do as well, one of which is the Boonanza. While you're there, you help little kids play games that we have set up, and you get to dress up in your Halloween Costume, and it's always super fun. Sounds boring, but it is quite fun.
If you have any more questions or concerns please do not hesitate to send me an E-Mail. I'd love to answer any and all questions that you may have.
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