Senior News—October 7
We continue to have strong training sessions. As we build the base aerobically, we are also looking to build the base mentally. Today, we spoke of this exact item and how and why this is an important facet to one’s success.
Now that we are getting into the full practice schedule, I remind all once again of the necessity of taking care of oneself. Making the effort to getting good rest and just as important, filling the body with high test fuel needs to be incorporated into everyone’s daily routine. There will be nights when one is up later than usual and hopefully these will be the exception rather than common practice. That is fact. Do not let that deter you from staying on track with your training.
We are incorporating the use of the training equipment more into practice. Too many people are not bringing their equipment. That needs to change.
We have a few dates I wanted everyone to be aware of with regard to some dry land activities and other items. Also, note with the long weekend, we have NO practice schedule changes and we will follow the regular practice schedule. A few clarifications: Monday and Friday mornings = Senior I & II 530-7am, while Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday = Senior I 515-7am. Note that Wednesday is later than the posted time due to the later opening of Staples High School.
Saturday, October 8th: Swimmers need to bring sneakers as we will be using them. Also, Senior I, we
will be doing dryland after practice AT Staples High School – specifically the track area. We will load up the cars and head over. Swimmers should plan to be picked up around 945am. Proper apparel is required.
Wednesday, October 12th: Senior II dryland – 530-6pm – Spinning Class. Proper apparel: t-shirt, shorts, sneakers and water bottle.
Friday, October 14th: Parents Social. Please remember to RSVP. I look forward to seeing you all there as it is nice to connect off the pool deck.
Thursday, October 20th: Senior I – No AM – Dryland 545-630pm – Spinning.
Saturday, October 22nd: Senior Team Parents Meeting – at the Y – immediately following practice at 830am. An overview of the seasonal plan.
Pam Libertiny Qualifier and Distance Meet – November 19-20 at New Canaan YMCA Opt Out Deadline: October 15th
Saturday, Nov 19th:
Session B: GIRLS 1650 Freestyle** Warm-up = 1pm Meet Start = 130pm
Session C: Warm-up = 230pm Meet Start = 345pm
Order of Events: 50 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Butterfly
** Denotes entries in the 1650 will be limited.
Sunday, Nov 20th:
Session B: BOYS 1650 Freestyle** Warm-up = 1pm Meet Start = 130pm
Session C: Warm-up = 230pm Meet Start = 345pm
Order of Events: 100 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, 200 Butterfly, 200 IM
Citrus Sale is ongoing. Please check the team website for information and order forms:
http://www.westporty.org/index.php/wrats/post/you_need_fruit_we_all_need_fruit_2011
Now that we are getting into the full practice schedule, I remind all once again of the necessity of taking care of oneself. Making the effort to getting good rest and just as important, filling the body with high test fuel needs to be incorporated into everyone’s daily routine. There will be nights when one is up later than usual and hopefully these will be the exception rather than common practice. That is fact. Do not let that deter you from staying on track with your training.
We are incorporating the use of the training equipment more into practice. Too many people are not bringing their equipment. That needs to change.
We have a few dates I wanted everyone to be aware of with regard to some dry land activities and other items. Also, note with the long weekend, we have NO practice schedule changes and we will follow the regular practice schedule. A few clarifications: Monday and Friday mornings = Senior I & II 530-7am, while Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday = Senior I 515-7am. Note that Wednesday is later than the posted time due to the later opening of Staples High School.
Saturday, October 8th: Swimmers need to bring sneakers as we will be using them. Also, Senior I, we
will be doing dryland after practice AT Staples High School – specifically the track area. We will load up the cars and head over. Swimmers should plan to be picked up around 945am. Proper apparel is required.
Wednesday, October 12th: Senior II dryland – 530-6pm – Spinning Class. Proper apparel: t-shirt, shorts, sneakers and water bottle.
Friday, October 14th: Parents Social. Please remember to RSVP. I look forward to seeing you all there as it is nice to connect off the pool deck.
Thursday, October 20th: Senior I – No AM – Dryland 545-630pm – Spinning.
Saturday, October 22nd: Senior Team Parents Meeting – at the Y – immediately following practice at 830am. An overview of the seasonal plan.
Pam Libertiny Qualifier and Distance Meet – November 19-20 at New Canaan YMCA Opt Out Deadline: October 15th
Saturday, Nov 19th:
Session B: GIRLS 1650 Freestyle** Warm-up = 1pm Meet Start = 130pm
Session C: Warm-up = 230pm Meet Start = 345pm
Order of Events: 50 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Butterfly
** Denotes entries in the 1650 will be limited.
Sunday, Nov 20th:
Session B: BOYS 1650 Freestyle** Warm-up = 1pm Meet Start = 130pm
Session C: Warm-up = 230pm Meet Start = 345pm
Order of Events: 100 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, 200 Butterfly, 200 IM
Citrus Sale is ongoing. Please check the team website for information and order forms:
http://www.westporty.org/index.php/wrats/post/you_need_fruit_we_all_need_fruit_2011
