Don't forget about the special Halloween practice on Saturday (9:30 - 12)!
The special Halloween 'surprise' you earned is awaiting you, along with skills, and some fun and games!!
P.S. I am SO excited to hear the cheer ideas the ladies were discussing at workout tonight!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
October at Silvertide
Well, with three weeks in, there has been a lot of improvements within the YD group.
Focus thus far has been on skill and stroke techniques, from flip turns to underwater dolphins, and from freestyle to breaststroke. I am so pleased with the concentration and focus from all of the swimmers in trying to improve their strokes, and I know in the end, HUGE improvements will be seen in the upcoming meets.
To start, the YD swimmers have done some timed kicking efforts, to gage both their sprinting and their endurance in kick. The results are as follows:
200 Kick - October 13
Georgia - 3:18.7
Roxanne - 3:30.9
Chantelle - 3:53.5
Jaci - 4:51.8
Sharanya - 5:23.4
Rizal - 5:57.8
50 Kick - October 15
Georgia - 40.6
Roxanne - 42.5
Mark - 55.8
Sharanya - 1:02.9
Rizal - 1:10.4
We will be doing these kick tests again in December, and I am sure we will see a huge improvement!
An attendance and monthly update will be posted later in the week. Just a reminder that there is workout on Halloween (Sat. morning), and that the Penguin Novice Series meet is the following weekend, on November 7. There will be no practice on this Saturday for those not attending the meet, as I will be coaching at the meet.
Again, anytime you have a question or need to get a hold me, don't hesitate to do so at michelle.nelson@silvertide.ca
See you at the pool!
Focus thus far has been on skill and stroke techniques, from flip turns to underwater dolphins, and from freestyle to breaststroke. I am so pleased with the concentration and focus from all of the swimmers in trying to improve their strokes, and I know in the end, HUGE improvements will be seen in the upcoming meets.
To start, the YD swimmers have done some timed kicking efforts, to gage both their sprinting and their endurance in kick. The results are as follows:
200 Kick - October 13
Georgia - 3:18.7
Roxanne - 3:30.9
Chantelle - 3:53.5
Jaci - 4:51.8
Sharanya - 5:23.4
Rizal - 5:57.8
50 Kick - October 15
Georgia - 40.6
Roxanne - 42.5
Mark - 55.8
Sharanya - 1:02.9
Rizal - 1:10.4
We will be doing these kick tests again in December, and I am sure we will see a huge improvement!
An attendance and monthly update will be posted later in the week. Just a reminder that there is workout on Halloween (Sat. morning), and that the Penguin Novice Series meet is the following weekend, on November 7. There will be no practice on this Saturday for those not attending the meet, as I will be coaching at the meet.
Again, anytime you have a question or need to get a hold me, don't hesitate to do so at michelle.nelson@silvertide.ca
See you at the pool!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Welcome to a New Season!
Welcome to a new season everyone!
I hope that this blog is helpful throughout the year, and my goal for the season is to update it on a weekly basis with all information that you need.
I would like to start with a brief introduction about myself for those of you who aren't familiar with my coaching career.
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I have been involved with the sport of swimming for close to 20 years now, both as a coach and as a swimmer. I competed at many high level competitions, including Senior Nationals, where I finaled in the 200m Butterfly on a few occasions, the World Cup Circuit, and CI's with the University of Alberta, where I was captain of the team in my final year of university.
Right after I retired from the sport, I found myself in the coaching world. I have already coached for the past 8 years, and have experience coaching at all levels, from beginning swimmers in the I Can Swim program, to Provincial and National Age Group record holders.
I am very excited to be coaching the Youth Development group this year, and am looking forward, and am committed to, a year of huge technical and time improvements for all swimmers in the group!
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October - A few things to remind everyone of:
1. Our training schedule for the season is as follows:
Tuesday
Dryland - 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Swimming - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Swimming - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
Swimming - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Dryland - 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Swimming - 10:15 - 11:45
* I would like everyone to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time each workout to ensure that they get a good stretch in, and that we are able to start on time and maximize the time that we have together.
2. Waterbottles
Be sure to bring in your waterbottles. Athletes need to remain hydrated throughout training, especially if you are prone to getting foot cramps!
3. Setting Goals
We are going to be filling in goal sheets this upcoming week. I want everyone to think about wat their goals are for the year, including: skill based goals (turns, starts), technique based goals (stroke technique), and time goals.
4. Parent Meeting
There will be a brief parents' meeting for all parents of swimmers in the YD group on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30. I would love to meet everyone, and have a few things to go through regarding group training this year.
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That's all for now! See you at the pool!
Michelle
I hope that this blog is helpful throughout the year, and my goal for the season is to update it on a weekly basis with all information that you need.
I would like to start with a brief introduction about myself for those of you who aren't familiar with my coaching career.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have been involved with the sport of swimming for close to 20 years now, both as a coach and as a swimmer. I competed at many high level competitions, including Senior Nationals, where I finaled in the 200m Butterfly on a few occasions, the World Cup Circuit, and CI's with the University of Alberta, where I was captain of the team in my final year of university.
Right after I retired from the sport, I found myself in the coaching world. I have already coached for the past 8 years, and have experience coaching at all levels, from beginning swimmers in the I Can Swim program, to Provincial and National Age Group record holders.
I am very excited to be coaching the Youth Development group this year, and am looking forward, and am committed to, a year of huge technical and time improvements for all swimmers in the group!
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October - A few things to remind everyone of:
1. Our training schedule for the season is as follows:
Tuesday
Dryland - 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Swimming - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Swimming - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
Swimming - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Dryland - 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Swimming - 10:15 - 11:45
* I would like everyone to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time each workout to ensure that they get a good stretch in, and that we are able to start on time and maximize the time that we have together.
2. Waterbottles
Be sure to bring in your waterbottles. Athletes need to remain hydrated throughout training, especially if you are prone to getting foot cramps!
3. Setting Goals
We are going to be filling in goal sheets this upcoming week. I want everyone to think about wat their goals are for the year, including: skill based goals (turns, starts), technique based goals (stroke technique), and time goals.
4. Parent Meeting
There will be a brief parents' meeting for all parents of swimmers in the YD group on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30. I would love to meet everyone, and have a few things to go through regarding group training this year.
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That's all for now! See you at the pool!
Michelle
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