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Friday, November 18, 2011

Senior News November 18

Good Afternoon. We are in busy time right now but it will calm down – for a short time – after this weekend. First, congratulations to all our Water Rat swimmers that competed this week in the Girl’s State Finals. This upcoming weekend, we have the New Canaan meet – please see important info below – and Girl’s Opens at Yale. GO WRATS!

A...

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Senior News, November 10

A good bit of time has passed since the last edition of the Senior News. We have a lot going on but will keep this brief so as not to inundate you all with information overload.

Rewind - Meet Week again. No forecast for snow this weekend. Thank goodness. We are looking forward to seeing everyone race at the Freestyle Frenzy. With a few...

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Senior News—It’s Meet Week!

MEET WEEK!!!!! Our theme this week as we prepare for our first meet of the season and by what we have seen thus far in the practice sessions, excitement is in the air. We are getting in very good training sessions that stay on path with the current training cycle but you can see a keener focus from the swimmers. The coaches look for the...

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13/Over Session Times Changed for IMX Meet

The 13/Over sessions for this weekend's IMX meet have changed. Warm up is now at 3:00 pm and the meet will start at 4:00 pm...

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Senior Team is Spinning This Week

The Senior Team will have spinning this week.

Senior II: Wednesday, October 26th: 5:30-6:05 pm (Pick up should be at 6:10)
Senior I: Thursday, October 27th -5:40 – 6:30 pm

Please bring proper clothing: t-shirt, shorts, sneakers and water bottle....

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Friday, October 07, 2011

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....

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Senior News 9/29

It is great to be underway and back in the pool. Easing back into the routine is something I feel is important in that using three hours of your day is an adjustment. A few swimmers admitted to being tired and found themselves having to be more diligent with time management. This week, going to the full six days will take some getting use to...

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Senior Wrat Wrave Saturday (9/17)

Senior Team Party at Compo Beach
Members of the Senior Team are kicking off the season with a "Wrat Wrave" potluck party at Compo Beach this Saturday (9/17) from 5-8 pm. Please bring appetizers, a main dish or dessert. Organized by Gabby Wimer and Emma Fitzsimmons this will be a great way to get pumped for the upcoming year! An email invitation was sent out but if you did not...

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Thursday, September 08, 2011

Kiwanis Triathlon 2011

Annual Family Fun at Compo Beach
This Sunday (9/11) is the annual Westport Kiwanis Triathlon. Senior swimmers and their parents are encouraged to participate. Click to register for the triathlon....

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Senior Team Practice Schedule 7/14-8/21

Below is the practice schedule for the remainder of the season. Please note that it is subject to change. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

Ellen

Practice Schedule...

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