I'm hoping you all still look at this blog even though it's rarely ever updated anymore. Just a few reminders this time!
First off, we only have 2 days of practice this week! That's not good, so swimming over the break should be your top priority, even if you can only swim for a half hour, do it anyways, otherwise you'll pay for it when we come back. Please note, the week after our break we have a meet on Tuesday the 29th against Weber, yet another reason swimming should be a priority!
Secondly, two things have been cancelled, the pictures and the meet against Clearfield which should've been on Tuesday. Some may consider this a good thing, but in reality it isn't! Please swim over the break, I can guarantee you all I'll be there at least one day out of the three we have off.
Coach stated Friday that we are postponing the pictures to a future date hopefully since less than half the team showed up to practice. I'm sure we will discuss this again in practice on Monday.
Another thing to be noted, Mikey sent a message over Facebook that said he is changing the sweatshirts to hoodies. The cost is still $20 and the design is also still the same. He needs the money ASAP, at the very latest Saturday. He will be at the pool every day this week, so you can drop it off to him any day this week.
I've notice that fewer and fewer people have been showing up to practice and meets now-a-days. I understand you don't like it and that you hardly ever want to go and that you have a life with things to do, but practice really is important. Same applies to meets. Even if you don't think you're good at swimming, you help the team in some sort of way if you go to the meet, and if you don't the whole team suffers. I'd like to note from the first paper coach gave us with all the lettering requirements it clearly states that you will NOT be able to letter if you miss a meet (with the exception of if a coach recommends you letter even though you missed a meet.) and that if you miss a practice that there will be penalties, and I'm sure that if you miss more than ten practices, it will be very hard for you to letter.
That's all I think I have to say! Happy Thanksgiving, go for a swim over the break, and eat lots of turkey!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Coming up this week!
Hey Titans!
I'd just like to remind you all about the things that are happening this week.
First off, we have Region Relays on Thursday! I'm not sure when the bus is coming, so keep a lookout on Facebook for it. Region Relays is very fun meet! I'm sure that everyone will enjoy it tons! This meet consists mainly of relays of all sorts! There's a kickboard relay, a tube relay where you have to get the tube from noe side of the pool to the other, but still, it's really fun! I'm sure you'll all enjoy it a lot!
Coming along with this, I think that the cheering thing was a little bit better than it was before. But still, I want to see EVERYBODY cheering, not just a few people from the team, but every single person on the team. Let's make that a goal for the team and set an example to other teams with that.
Please keep in mind that Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away, and we'll have 2 days of practice, then the rest of the week off (the week of Thanksgiving). Remember to work hard from now until then so that you'll be a little better in shape once we get back. If I remember right, we have a meet 2 days after we get back from break, so swimming through the break should be a top priority. If you feel like you're going to barf, that's a good thing! That means that you're working hard, and you should feel like that at EVERY practice.
Remember to keep up the good work, and we'll see you all tomorrow! Good luck to all at region relays!
I'd just like to remind you all about the things that are happening this week.
First off, we have Region Relays on Thursday! I'm not sure when the bus is coming, so keep a lookout on Facebook for it. Region Relays is very fun meet! I'm sure that everyone will enjoy it tons! This meet consists mainly of relays of all sorts! There's a kickboard relay, a tube relay where you have to get the tube from noe side of the pool to the other, but still, it's really fun! I'm sure you'll all enjoy it a lot!
Coming along with this, I think that the cheering thing was a little bit better than it was before. But still, I want to see EVERYBODY cheering, not just a few people from the team, but every single person on the team. Let's make that a goal for the team and set an example to other teams with that.
Please keep in mind that Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away, and we'll have 2 days of practice, then the rest of the week off (the week of Thanksgiving). Remember to work hard from now until then so that you'll be a little better in shape once we get back. If I remember right, we have a meet 2 days after we get back from break, so swimming through the break should be a top priority. If you feel like you're going to barf, that's a good thing! That means that you're working hard, and you should feel like that at EVERY practice.
Remember to keep up the good work, and we'll see you all tomorrow! Good luck to all at region relays!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Reminders
So far, I think this season is going to be one of the best ever! I think that if we work as hard as we have been, then we will all do AMAZING at regions. Remember, Regions is a BIG meet. Not only is it the last meet of the season for many on the team, it's your last chance to get a state qualifying time, and it's the meet you work towards all season (unless you really good, then you work towards State.). I have a few reminders for the upcoming week, and some you may have already heard!
First off, we have a meet on Thursday at Cottonwood at 3! This means that you need to bring money for dinner afterwards, as that will happen at most away meets, so just count on doing that for all the away meets.
Also on Thursday, we have early morning practice, even if you're in fourth period. This means that you need to be in the pool by 5:15 AM. That's really early, get used to it. EVERYBODY NEEDS TO BE THERE!! If not, that will go against you, as disclosed in the paperwork we got at the beginning of the year.
Lastly, please cheer on your team. I'm getting really tired of saying it. I'm going to bug everyone who isn't until they do cheer, and if you don't, then we will just have to talk to the coach and let you deal with them. There isn't a "1" in team, not 1 person alone can cheer on somebody, let alone get decent times while they swim. Help out your teammates, even if you don't like them.
First off, we have a meet on Thursday at Cottonwood at 3! This means that you need to bring money for dinner afterwards, as that will happen at most away meets, so just count on doing that for all the away meets.
Also on Thursday, we have early morning practice, even if you're in fourth period. This means that you need to be in the pool by 5:15 AM. That's really early, get used to it. EVERYBODY NEEDS TO BE THERE!! If not, that will go against you, as disclosed in the paperwork we got at the beginning of the year.
Lastly, please cheer on your team. I'm getting really tired of saying it. I'm going to bug everyone who isn't until they do cheer, and if you don't, then we will just have to talk to the coach and let you deal with them. There isn't a "1" in team, not 1 person alone can cheer on somebody, let alone get decent times while they swim. Help out your teammates, even if you don't like them.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Looking for a new suit?
Hey Titans!
Are you looking for a new suit? How bout one of those caps that you see all the other swimmers on the team from years past wearing? Or maybe a jacket that looks almost like a trench coat, not to mention that's super warm, waterproof on the outside, and 1/3 of what you pay goes towards the team? Then go see Patches! Patches is commonly known as Officer Neilson, but trust me, he's super nice and cool, so just talk to him and let him know what you want. He's selling the following items:
Deck Jackets: $75 (Remember, $25 of that will go to the swim team, so buy one if you don't have one!)
Suits: Price Varies (Mainly for the women, but there was a Speedo in there.)
Caps: $5
Are you looking for a new suit? How bout one of those caps that you see all the other swimmers on the team from years past wearing? Or maybe a jacket that looks almost like a trench coat, not to mention that's super warm, waterproof on the outside, and 1/3 of what you pay goes towards the team? Then go see Patches! Patches is commonly known as Officer Neilson, but trust me, he's super nice and cool, so just talk to him and let him know what you want. He's selling the following items:
Deck Jackets: $75 (Remember, $25 of that will go to the swim team, so buy one if you don't have one!)
Suits: Price Varies (Mainly for the women, but there was a Speedo in there.)
Caps: $5
Friday, October 21, 2011
Picures
One more thing I forgot to add. Our team has a tradition, once the season is over, we have a banquet, and at every banquet, one of our team members makes a video recapping all the fun things we've done throughout the season. So, I will be taking pictures of us all at our meets, and if this in any way bothers you, I need to know so that I remember not to take pictures of you. But if it doesn't bother you, then I will take plenty of pictures. Please note, these pictures will likely end up on Facebook and possibly this blog if I decide to put them here, so please notify me if there is a problem with that. I will be attempting to get some action shots of you swimming, so you can use those however way you like if you think they look good. Please contact me ASAP through E-Mailing me or talking to me in person when we have extra time during practice.
Looking for something?
Hey Titans,
Are you looking for a new suit? How about those trench coat looking jackets that everyone is calling a Deck Jacket? Or even a cap that you see people wearing from years past? Then you need to go and see Patches (AKA Officer Neilson) ASAP! He's selling a ton of suits (the vast majority of which are womens suits), caps, and Deck Jackets. The caps he is selling for $5, and the Deck Jackets are $75, remember that $25 of that total will go back towards the swim team, so please get one and help out the team!
Also, tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd, we have the Boonanza! PLEASE bring the stuff you signed up to bring. Remember, if you don't, we will have a VERY unsuccessful Boonanza this year, and we need all the money we can get, so please bring those items.
You guys are doing great at the meets, I really hope that they have opened your eyes to how much harder you need to work during practice to accomplish the goals you wish to surpass, and maybe even that certain stroke you need help with. Also going along with the meets, I see a problem. No one's cheering for anybody on the team! Okay, there's a few, but I'd like to see ALL the team cheering your team mates on. It truly does help when you have people cheering you on. I understand that you'll be tired from your previous event, but please cheer your team on. I'll try and encourage people to help us cheer on people, but it would be nice to have you all do it on your own.
For now, that's all I have to say, good luck at your next meet, and remind your parents about the Pasta party so we can have one at our next meet. Work hard, and continue swimming your heart out!
Are you looking for a new suit? How about those trench coat looking jackets that everyone is calling a Deck Jacket? Or even a cap that you see people wearing from years past? Then you need to go and see Patches (AKA Officer Neilson) ASAP! He's selling a ton of suits (the vast majority of which are womens suits), caps, and Deck Jackets. The caps he is selling for $5, and the Deck Jackets are $75, remember that $25 of that total will go back towards the swim team, so please get one and help out the team!
Also, tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd, we have the Boonanza! PLEASE bring the stuff you signed up to bring. Remember, if you don't, we will have a VERY unsuccessful Boonanza this year, and we need all the money we can get, so please bring those items.
You guys are doing great at the meets, I really hope that they have opened your eyes to how much harder you need to work during practice to accomplish the goals you wish to surpass, and maybe even that certain stroke you need help with. Also going along with the meets, I see a problem. No one's cheering for anybody on the team! Okay, there's a few, but I'd like to see ALL the team cheering your team mates on. It truly does help when you have people cheering you on. I understand that you'll be tired from your previous event, but please cheer your team on. I'll try and encourage people to help us cheer on people, but it would be nice to have you all do it on your own.
For now, that's all I have to say, good luck at your next meet, and remind your parents about the Pasta party so we can have one at our next meet. Work hard, and continue swimming your heart out!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
A little news...
So as you all may know, we have a meet tomorrow vs. Jordan! This means that you ALL need to be in the school by the vending machines, on the side nearest the seminary! This also means that ninth graders need to get checked out by their parents since we cannot get you guys out of class. Meets are a ton of fun, and I hope I see more people cheering this meet than at the mock meet. CHEER YOUR TEAM ON! Not only is it fun, it helps your teammates and makes the long meets go by quicker. Let's all cheer everyone on!
Along the lines of meets, I want to give one suggestion. I know how excited you all may be to see your events, but please see if your in the first 2 events, and move if you aren't, that way, those who are in the first 2 events can see that and quickly get to where they need to be. If you need help reading the heat sheets, let somebody know and we'll gladly help you.
Also with meets, we have a Pasta Party! Those are super fun, and a great way to get to know your team. Basically, you go to someone's house, eat Spaghetti, and have fun! So I really hope to see the team there tonight. The Pasta Party is at Colby's house, so please come and be respectful of his house.
The fundraiser for Saturday has been cancelled since our team didn't get the papers in on team. That's all I have to say!
Great job at the practices, please get in the water BY 2:45!!!! And good luck to all on the Meet! See you all at the Pasta Party!
Along the lines of meets, I want to give one suggestion. I know how excited you all may be to see your events, but please see if your in the first 2 events, and move if you aren't, that way, those who are in the first 2 events can see that and quickly get to where they need to be. If you need help reading the heat sheets, let somebody know and we'll gladly help you.
Also with meets, we have a Pasta Party! Those are super fun, and a great way to get to know your team. Basically, you go to someone's house, eat Spaghetti, and have fun! So I really hope to see the team there tonight. The Pasta Party is at Colby's house, so please come and be respectful of his house.
The fundraiser for Saturday has been cancelled since our team didn't get the papers in on team. That's all I have to say!
Great job at the practices, please get in the water BY 2:45!!!! And good luck to all on the Meet! See you all at the Pasta Party!
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