Bryan Swim
Team Members
BRYAN SWIM TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
*Ages 13- 18 7:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Mon.- Fri.)
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Mon. – Thurs.)
*Ages 9 -12 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Mon. – Fri.)
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.)
*8 and under 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Mon. – Fri.)
The competitive swimming program has levels of practice, which are offered with the instruction available in the four competitive strokes. Emphasis is placed on competition; however, swimmers are encouraged to be concerned with their own accomplishments and are urged to improve their technique and times.
* Age practice is not final. The coach has the discretion to move swimmers into groups based on talent, ability, and experience.
Practices are mandatory! However, we realize that there is a lot going on that might conflict with practices. All that we ask is that a parent/guardian notify us, preferably with a note (so that we remember later) when and why the swimmer is absent. If there is a conflict with a meet, we need to know at least 4 days in advance so that we can prepare with this in mind. Conflicts with baseball and summer school classes will also be under this guideline….so please plan ahead for the entire season. Practices may be added before conferences and will be announced. Attendance is strongly encouraged because this can affect the swimmer’s performance at conference.
Warm-ups:
Watching your child at warm-ups before meets; you may be convinced your child will have no energy left for his/her race. Warm-ups are vigorous and last about a half-hour. However, appearances are deceiving. When arriving at the pool for warm-ups, athletes should go to the coaches and follow the instructions they receive.
Meets:
The dual meets are used to prepare and evaluate the swimmers, their races, their conditioning, and our practices. The dual meets help to determine what events swimmers should be entered in, what their strengths and weaknesses are in the competitive situation. Wins and losses are not everything, but how well we as a team are improving is of concern and does affect the placement of swimmers in certain events. Consequently, swimmers may not always swim the same vent or their favorite events at meets. Swimmers must participate in two (2) dual meets in order to swim at conference.
Conference:
The Conference Meet is a little different. Our focus becomes much more competitive as we put together our finest line-up in order to be competitive and score as many points as possible. Some swimmers might be able to only swim one event due to the numbers, but we must put together the best line-up for this meet. A swim off may be necessary to determine entries (only three per event) or relay spots. Since entries are due at least one week before the meet, and entries are difficult to put together, we need to be notified if anyone will be absent from this meet. There is a chance that swimmers might be put into none, one, two, three, or four events…as determined for our best line-up for this event.
Coach - Brandon Bock
Coach – Season Sanders
(419)658-4073
BRYAN SWIM TEAM 2008 MEET SCHEDULE
DATE: MEET: WARM-UPS: START:
Thurs. 6/12/08 Bryan @ DAYS 4:00 pm 5:00
Tues. 6/17/08 Wauseon @ Bryan 4:00 pm 5:00
Tues. 6/24/08 Bowling Green @ Bryan 4:00 pm 5:00
Thurs. 6/26/08 Findlay @ Bryan 4:00 pm 5:00
Tues. 7/1/08 Bryan @ Napoleon 8:00 am 8:30
GNOAC Swimming Championships at Bowling Green
Saturday and Sunday, July 12th and 13th
Conference:
GNOAC Swimming Conferences are a two-day event. Each day preliminaries will be held for the swimmers ages 9 and up. Those qualifying will swim in finals each evening. Those 8 and under will swim on Saturday morning only. Awards for this age group will be presented immediately following Saturday preliminaries. Seniors recognition will take place following warm-ups for Sunday evening finals. Medals are awarded to the top six place winners. Ribbons are given out through 12th place.