Our last gathering until the new year where we will meet in Tampa, Florida for our training trip.
Happy Holidays!!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Happy Holidays!
Our last gathering until the new year where we will meet in Tampa, Florida for our training trip.
Monday, December 7, 2009
5 Records Shattered!
We have officially completed the 1st semester of swimmer. We ended with a win for the men's team and a lost for the women's team against King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The men's team shattered 5 Records! Starting off the meet with the 400 Medley Relay (Mike, Jeff, Drew & Dan) shaving off 13 seconds.
Jeff (JR) and Drew (SO) both broke the 200 IM record. Drew besting his PB by 2 seconds and Jeff shattering the record by 5 seconds.
It was the first time that Dan (FR) and Chris (SO) has ever swam the 200 Fly. Dan broke the record by 8 seconds and Chris and Anthony (SO) placed 2nd and 3rd on the Top Ten Times at Wells respectively.
You hear this name a lot, Jeff a JR from Albion, NY bettered his 200 BR time by 11 seconds holding the record.
Mike (JR) has only swam the 200 BA a handful of times but every time he swims he takes more time off his time. He was able to shave off another 3 seconds off keeping his Wells record.
Jackie (JR) earned the first place spot in 2 out of 3 of her events (50 FR & 200 FLY).
Gwenn (1650), Sarah (200 BA), Erika (200 BR) and Kelsey (200 BR) all swam a new event at King's.
Meg (FR) took off 10 seconds off of her 500 FR to earn a PB.
The men's team shattered 5 Records! Starting off the meet with the 400 Medley Relay (Mike, Jeff, Drew & Dan) shaving off 13 seconds.
Jeff (JR) and Drew (SO) both broke the 200 IM record. Drew besting his PB by 2 seconds and Jeff shattering the record by 5 seconds.
It was the first time that Dan (FR) and Chris (SO) has ever swam the 200 Fly. Dan broke the record by 8 seconds and Chris and Anthony (SO) placed 2nd and 3rd on the Top Ten Times at Wells respectively.
You hear this name a lot, Jeff a JR from Albion, NY bettered his 200 BR time by 11 seconds holding the record.
Mike (JR) has only swam the 200 BA a handful of times but every time he swims he takes more time off his time. He was able to shave off another 3 seconds off keeping his Wells record.
Jackie (JR) earned the first place spot in 2 out of 3 of her events (50 FR & 200 FLY).
Gwenn (1650), Sarah (200 BA), Erika (200 BR) and Kelsey (200 BR) all swam a new event at King's.
Meg (FR) took off 10 seconds off of her 500 FR to earn a PB.
Friday, November 20, 2009
2 Wins!!!
The Express went to SUNY Cobleskill to swim against the Fighting Tigers and SUNY Delhi Broncos. After the first break the Wells Women were up but the Men were down 8 points to the Fighting Tigers.
Both Express teams were able to bring it together and win the entire meet!
Women - Express 477 - Broncos 290 - Fighting Tigers 253
Men - Express 360 - Broncos 294 - Fighting Tigers 286
Highlights:
Jackie (JR) and Colleen (SR) took 1st and 2nd place in the 500 FR. Jackie earned a PB by 5 seconds and Colleen had a season best.
Sarah (SO) placed 8th in the 50 FR earning a PB by almost 2 seconds!
Gwenn (FR) swam her first 100 BR at a meet and she was surrounded by Delhi Broncos. She was able to keep her lead and win the race by 5 seconds!
Idolyn (SO), Kelsey (SR), Tiffany (SR) and Jackie (JR) swam the 200 Free Relay and are very close to breaking the 2:00 mark with a time of 2:00.79. They earned 1st place.
Drew swam the 500 FR for the 2nd time in his collegiate career and placed 2nd on the All Wells Top Ten Times (AWTTT) .
Court (SR) had PB in the 50 FR placing 3rd at the meet and earning the 6th spot on the AWTTT.
Chris and Anthony swam neck and neck throughout the 100 Fly but Chris had a bit more energy at the end and beat Anthony by .7 seconds. They earned 1st and 2nd place respectively at the meet. Anthony (SO) also had a PB in the 200 IM placing 1st at the meet!
Jeff (JR) normally swims breaststroke but today it was all about the FR events. In the 100 FR he place 2nd behind Drew and earned the 5th spot on the AWTTT. Jeff also earned 1st place in the 200 FR.
Our final meet of the semester will be at King's College - December 5th! Then we are off to FLORIDA on January 3rd!!!
Both Express teams were able to bring it together and win the entire meet!
Women - Express 477 - Broncos 290 - Fighting Tigers 253
Men - Express 360 - Broncos 294 - Fighting Tigers 286
Highlights:
Jackie (JR) and Colleen (SR) took 1st and 2nd place in the 500 FR. Jackie earned a PB by 5 seconds and Colleen had a season best.
Sarah (SO) placed 8th in the 50 FR earning a PB by almost 2 seconds!
Gwenn (FR) swam her first 100 BR at a meet and she was surrounded by Delhi Broncos. She was able to keep her lead and win the race by 5 seconds!
Idolyn (SO), Kelsey (SR), Tiffany (SR) and Jackie (JR) swam the 200 Free Relay and are very close to breaking the 2:00 mark with a time of 2:00.79. They earned 1st place.
Drew swam the 500 FR for the 2nd time in his collegiate career and placed 2nd on the All Wells Top Ten Times (AWTTT) .
Court (SR) had PB in the 50 FR placing 3rd at the meet and earning the 6th spot on the AWTTT.
Chris and Anthony swam neck and neck throughout the 100 Fly but Chris had a bit more energy at the end and beat Anthony by .7 seconds. They earned 1st and 2nd place respectively at the meet. Anthony (SO) also had a PB in the 200 IM placing 1st at the meet!
Jeff (JR) normally swims breaststroke but today it was all about the FR events. In the 100 FR he place 2nd behind Drew and earned the 5th spot on the AWTTT. Jeff also earned 1st place in the 200 FR.
Our final meet of the semester will be at King's College - December 5th! Then we are off to FLORIDA on January 3rd!!!
GO EXPRESS!!!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Outside HEAT
Saturday's meet was against the College of St. Elizabeth from Morristown, NJ. The Wells women put on some "girlie" music for warm-up and proceeded to win every race!
This is the 3rd year that Kelsey and Tiffany have been on the team together. Every year they go back and forth with who has the fastest times. They are always pushing each other in practice and at meets with a friendly rivalry. This year Tiffany has come out on top in the 100 FR event until Saturday. Tiffany was in Lane 3 but Kelsey was all about OUTSIDE HEAT in lane 1. She won the event beating out Tiffany and a swimmer from CSE by only .28. On top of all of that she also earned a personal best time by 2 seconds! Good Job Kels!
Next Meet:
11/19/2009 - SUNY Cobleskill
12/5/2009 - King's College
This is the 3rd year that Kelsey and Tiffany have been on the team together. Every year they go back and forth with who has the fastest times. They are always pushing each other in practice and at meets with a friendly rivalry. This year Tiffany has come out on top in the 100 FR event until Saturday. Tiffany was in Lane 3 but Kelsey was all about OUTSIDE HEAT in lane 1. She won the event beating out Tiffany and a swimmer from CSE by only .28. On top of all of that she also earned a personal best time by 2 seconds! Good Job Kels!
Next Meet:
11/19/2009 - SUNY Cobleskill
12/5/2009 - King's College
Go EXPRESS!!
Friday, November 13, 2009
HoP
Hour of Power Relay in Honor of Carleton University swimmer, Ted Mullin who passed away from Sarcoma Cancer. The official day was on Tuesday but with our schedule, we decided to do the HoP on Thurday. On Tuesday over 62,000 student athletes, 5 different colleges and over 150 swim teams participated in this great event! It was an honor to be 
a part of the great cause and plus it was a great workout for the team and I was able to get a few 50s in as well!
Below of some pictures from Thursday...
a part of the great cause and plus it was a great workout for the team and I was able to get a few 50s in as well!Below of some pictures from Thursday...
Bev, Tiffany Anthony and Caitlin
Chris, Erika and Gwenn getting ready
Drew diving to "Leave it in the Pool"
Men's Team - Court, Jeff, Dan and Anthony
Even I joined the team in the fight against Sarcoma and all types of Cancer!
"Swim FAST, Swim HARD, Leave IT in the POOL!"
Chris, Erika and Gwenn getting ready
Drew diving to "Leave it in the Pool"
Men's Team - Court, Jeff, Dan and Anthony
Even I joined the team in the fight against Sarcoma and all types of Cancer!"Swim FAST, Swim HARD, Leave IT in the POOL!"
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Utica
The men's and women's team showed a good fight yesterday at Utica College. At 5:30pm Utica divers hit the board and earned 18 points for the women and 32 points for the men's team. This made it very difficult for us to win this meet. The men's team closed the gap with a loss by 7 points!
Meet Highlights...
Idolyn (SO) and Jackie (JR) won 2 individual races. The men's team was able to win both relays plus 6 other first place wins!
The closest win was in the 100 Fly with sophomore Drew (SO). He won his event by only .02 seconds!!
Gwenn (FR) took off 2 seconds in her 100 FR bringing her down to a 1:07.55. She also took off 7 seconds in her 200 FR (2:26.89)
Anthony (SO) was only able to swim one semester last year because got a bad case of mono. Now that he is back in the water he is swimming very well. This past meet he took off 5 seconds in his 200 FR bringing his time down to a 2:21.31.
Next Event:
Hour of Power Relay - 11/12/09
College of St. Elizabeth - 11/14/09
SUNY Cobleskill - 11/19/09
Meet Highlights...
Idolyn (SO) and Jackie (JR) won 2 individual races. The men's team was able to win both relays plus 6 other first place wins!
The closest win was in the 100 Fly with sophomore Drew (SO). He won his event by only .02 seconds!!
Gwenn (FR) took off 2 seconds in her 100 FR bringing her down to a 1:07.55. She also took off 7 seconds in her 200 FR (2:26.89)
Anthony (SO) was only able to swim one semester last year because got a bad case of mono. Now that he is back in the water he is swimming very well. This past meet he took off 5 seconds in his 200 FR bringing his time down to a 2:21.31.
Next Event:
Hour of Power Relay - 11/12/09
College of St. Elizabeth - 11/14/09
SUNY Cobleskill - 11/19/09
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to both Tiffany and Court. The swim team has a tradition where if your birthday is during season you have to swim through a tunnel of splashing kickboards and then you have to squeeze yourself into a stretched out cap
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
3 RECORDS BROKEN
The team didn't have any easy week of practice before they entered the pool on Saturday. Today was a long event line-up that included both 100s and 200s of strokes. Even though many of the swimmers were tired they were able to push past that feeling to get great times and show SUNY Brockport what we have become!
Last meet Jeff (JR) broke the 100 BR record and now this week he broke the 200 BR record.
Anthony (SO) broke his own record by 3 seconds in the 200 Fly and also bettered his time in the 200 IM by 6 seconds.
Mike (JR) broke his own record by 8 seconds in the 200 BA
Jackie (JR) went from 8th to 5th place on the All Wells Top Ten Times shaving off 5 seconds PLUS she WON her event with a 6 second LEAD!
Next Weeks Events:
11/11/09 - Away meet with Utica College
11/12/09 - Hour of Power Relay - Supporting & Raising awareness for Sarcoma Cancer
11/14/09 - Home meet against College of St. Elizabeth (women only)
Last meet Jeff (JR) broke the 100 BR record and now this week he broke the 200 BR record.
Anthony (SO) broke his own record by 3 seconds in the 200 Fly and also bettered his time in the 200 IM by 6 seconds.
Mike (JR) broke his own record by 8 seconds in the 200 BA
Jackie (JR) went from 8th to 5th place on the All Wells Top Ten Times shaving off 5 seconds PLUS she WON her event with a 6 second LEAD!
Next Weeks Events:
11/11/09 - Away meet with Utica College
11/12/09 - Hour of Power Relay - Supporting & Raising awareness for Sarcoma Cancer
11/14/09 - Home meet against College of St. Elizabeth (women only)
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
1st Home Meet
This past Saturday we had our first home meet against SUNY IT! The pressure was on for us to show this team and the rest of the NEAC conference what we are all about.
The women's team demolished SUNY IT's women's team by 38 points! Many of the women swam personal best times and earned 1st place. Below are some highlights....
Tiffany (SR) and Kelsey (SR) place 1st and 2nd respectively in the 100 free with Tiffany within .5 of her PB and Kelsey getting a PB by 1 second. Kelsey, a distance swimmer, swam the 100 breaststroke to earn some extra points for the team and ended up winning the race!
Idolyn (SO) was nominated and selected for NEAC Athlete of the Week for her performance. She earned first place in all 3 of her events: 50 FR, 100 FLY and 200 Free Relay. Earning 17 points for the Express.
Broken Record Alert - The men's team started off the meet with a 2 second lead in the 200 Medley Relay swam by Mike (JR), Jeff (JR), Drew (SO) and Dan (FR). \
Jeff (JR) earned 2nd place at the meet and on the All Wells Top Ten Times for his 200 IM swim, broke the record in the 100 BR and earning first place.
Dan (FR) shaved off 3 seconds in the 100 Fly and 2 seconds in his 50 FR to get his closer to his PB.
We also had a special guest, Court (SR) to help the men's team. He is the men's captain but he also plays soccer. After his soccer practice he came to the meet and swam the 100 FR and was the 3rd leg in the 200 FR relay. The very next day he had a soccer game against Penn St. Berks where the Express won 4-0!
I am very PROUD of the accomplishments of the swim team and it's only meet #2! Next meet is against SUNY Brockport on Saturday (7th) starting at 2pm (meet start changed).
The women's team demolished SUNY IT's women's team by 38 points! Many of the women swam personal best times and earned 1st place. Below are some highlights....
Tiffany (SR) and Kelsey (SR) place 1st and 2nd respectively in the 100 free with Tiffany within .5 of her PB and Kelsey getting a PB by 1 second. Kelsey, a distance swimmer, swam the 100 breaststroke to earn some extra points for the team and ended up winning the race!
Idolyn (SO) was nominated and selected for NEAC Athlete of the Week for her performance. She earned first place in all 3 of her events: 50 FR, 100 FLY and 200 Free Relay. Earning 17 points for the Express.
Broken Record Alert - The men's team started off the meet with a 2 second lead in the 200 Medley Relay swam by Mike (JR), Jeff (JR), Drew (SO) and Dan (FR). \
Jeff (JR) earned 2nd place at the meet and on the All Wells Top Ten Times for his 200 IM swim, broke the record in the 100 BR and earning first place.
Dan (FR) shaved off 3 seconds in the 100 Fly and 2 seconds in his 50 FR to get his closer to his PB.
We also had a special guest, Court (SR) to help the men's team. He is the men's captain but he also plays soccer. After his soccer practice he came to the meet and swam the 100 FR and was the 3rd leg in the 200 FR relay. The very next day he had a soccer game against Penn St. Berks where the Express won 4-0!
I am very PROUD of the accomplishments of the swim team and it's only meet #2! Next meet is against SUNY Brockport on Saturday (7th) starting at 2pm (meet start changed).
GO EXPRESS!!!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Red vs. White
Today the team was divided into 2 different teams and we had a sprint meet! We even had a certified swim official. The team made up their own team name and team cheers. Below are some pictures and videos throughout the meet. Thank-you to our Team Manager, Chelsea, for taking all the pictures.
Bloody Red Barons (Red Team) and White Tigers (White Team)
White Team Cheer
Red Team's Cheer - you must look very close at the swimmers... they are in drag!
At the end of each meet the team sings the "Congratulations" Cheer.
We have our first conference dual meet against SUNY IT on Friday, October 30th.
GO EXPRESS!!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Hill Run
Those of you who have been reading this blog, have read the earlier blog about another team doing a team HILL RUN. Well, yesterday it was a nice enough day that the Wells Swim Team got to enjoy this workout!
The footage is not the best but it is a great view of the lake in the backround!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hartwick Relays!
This past Saturday was our first meet of the season!!! The team did very well and we are excited for what the season will hold for us in the upcoming meets.
Highlights
* The Men's team broke the 400 Medley record by 9 seconds.
* Gwenn (FR) got a personal best in the 500 free by 7 seconds
* Kelsey (SR) and Tiffany (SR) both took off 2 seconds in their 50 Free
* Dan (FR) was part of the 400 Medley relay plus he is currently on the top ten list in the 50 free (4th) and 100 Fly (2nd)
This is the first year we are giving out "Swimmer of the Meet" and Biggest Time Drop" after the meet. This meet we had 3 winners.
Jackie (JR) had an unfortunate accident the previous weekend and she had to get 32 stitches in her forearm. With some extra wrapping she still swam at this meet. She even swam the 100 Backstroke for the first time! For her efforts in helping the team she was awarded Swimmer of the meet.
Dan (FR) also earned the Swimmer of the Meet award because in his first collegiate swim meet he earned 3 spots in the Men's All Wells Top Ten List including breaking a record.
It was difficult to decide the biggest time drop because we had a few but Carolyn (assistant coach) and I decided it should go to Tiffany (SR) because she took off 2 seconds in the 50 free!
Upcoming events:
10/23/09 - Kids' Night Out Fundraiser
10/24/09 - Red vs. White - scrimmage
10/30/09 - Home Meet against SUNY IT
Highlights
* The Men's team broke the 400 Medley record by 9 seconds.
* Gwenn (FR) got a personal best in the 500 free by 7 seconds
* Kelsey (SR) and Tiffany (SR) both took off 2 seconds in their 50 Free
* Dan (FR) was part of the 400 Medley relay plus he is currently on the top ten list in the 50 free (4th) and 100 Fly (2nd)
This is the first year we are giving out "Swimmer of the Meet" and Biggest Time Drop" after the meet. This meet we had 3 winners.
Jackie (JR) had an unfortunate accident the previous weekend and she had to get 32 stitches in her forearm. With some extra wrapping she still swam at this meet. She even swam the 100 Backstroke for the first time! For her efforts in helping the team she was awarded Swimmer of the meet.
Dan (FR) also earned the Swimmer of the Meet award because in his first collegiate swim meet he earned 3 spots in the Men's All Wells Top Ten List including breaking a record.
It was difficult to decide the biggest time drop because we had a few but Carolyn (assistant coach) and I decided it should go to Tiffany (SR) because she took off 2 seconds in the 50 free!
Congratulations to the Wells College Swim Team for an excellent performance.
Upcoming events:
10/23/09 - Kids' Night Out Fundraiser
10/24/09 - Red vs. White - scrimmage
10/30/09 - Home Meet against SUNY IT
GO EXPRESS
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Fundraisers
Here are some pictures of the fundraisers that we did the 2 weeks before season started. We raised a lot of money and it all goes to our Florida trip in January 2010!!
CAR WASH!!
Snack Time!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
24 Days Until...
...the first day of PRACTICE!
All of the returning and first year students are back on campus and I have had the pleasure I see most if not all of my athletes.
Season Highlights
- 7 female and 3 male first year swimmers to welcome to the swim team.
- We are now in the North Eastern Atlantic Conference (NEAC) where we will go against SUNY Cobleskil, SUNY IT, Cazenovia College and College of St. Elizabeth (women only).
- Florida Training Trip in January 2010!!!
All of the returning and first year students are back on campus and I have had the pleasure I see most if not all of my athletes.
Season Highlights
- 7 female and 3 male first year swimmers to welcome to the swim team.
- We are now in the North Eastern Atlantic Conference (NEAC) where we will go against SUNY Cobleskil, SUNY IT, Cazenovia College and College of St. Elizabeth (women only).
- Florida Training Trip in January 2010!!!
I can't wait to begin another season!
Go Wells!
Go Wells!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
World's Largest Swimming Pool
It is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, has a 115ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water.
Guinness Book of Records named the vast pool beside the sea in Chile as the biggest in the world.
This took five years to build, cost nearly 1 billion and the annual maintenance bill will be 2million.
Guinness Book of Records named the vast pool beside the sea in Chile as the biggest in the world.
This took five years to build, cost nearly 1 billion and the annual maintenance bill will be 2million.
Anyone up for doing a lap or two?
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Recruits,
You will notice I added a new feature on the left-hand side called, "Where is Coach?" I want to see you SWIM, so I will put up meets that I plan on attending. If you are swimming at that meet, let me know and I will make sure I watch your events and maybe get a chance to meet you in person.
If you want me to go to one of your meets, email me (pgeorge@wells.edu) and if I can go, I will add you to the list.
I can't wait to see YOU swim!
Sicerely,
You will notice I added a new feature on the left-hand side called, "Where is Coach?" I want to see you SWIM, so I will put up meets that I plan on attending. If you are swimming at that meet, let me know and I will make sure I watch your events and maybe get a chance to meet you in person.
If you want me to go to one of your meets, email me (pgeorge@wells.edu) and if I can go, I will add you to the list.
I can't wait to see YOU swim!
Sicerely,
Coach Trish
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Triathlons
Have you ever done a Triathlon before?
If so, GREAT!
If not, WHY NOT? You are a swimmer, you have an edge!
If so, GREAT!
If not, WHY NOT? You are a swimmer, you have an edge!
It is also a great way to stay in shape over the summer! A few of the current Wells swim team members have done triathlons and triathlon relays.
Personally, I am going to do the Finger Lakes Triathlon, on September 20th (the day before our first practice). Click here for more details.
Current Swim Team Members and families if you are doing a Tri this summer let me know! pgeorge@wells.edu
Monday, June 8, 2009
Class of 2009
Congratulations Class of 2009!!!
For 4 long years you were called Class of '09 but in a couple of months you will be...
Class of 2013!
Enjoy your summers!
For 4 long years you were called Class of '09 but in a couple of months you will be...
Class of 2013!
Enjoy your summers!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Commencement 2009
Commencement 2009
It was another gorgeous day for the Senior Class!!!
President Lisa Ryerson
The Swim Team had 2 senior graduate, Lydia and Alli.
The school year is officially over!
Good Luck to the Seniors
To everyone else... have a great summer and let me know what you are up to this summer!
Email me - pgeorge@wells.edu
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Update...
Wells Athletics hosted the Athletic Banquete last Monday but unfortunatley I was not able to go since I had to attend to my new lil' one.
Luckily my assistant, Carolyn was able to give out the awards and she also stated that the swim team was the best dressed team there!
Congratulations to:
Jackie and Drew for getting the Most Valuable Swimmer Award
Kris and Idolyn for getting the Rookie of the Year Award
Kris and Tiffany for getting the Express Award (A.K.A. Coach's Award)
The swim team's auction went well - they raised over $150 for the Florida training trip in January 2010!! Great Job!
Upcoming Event: Saturday, May 23rd - Commencement
Luckily my assistant, Carolyn was able to give out the awards and she also stated that the swim team was the best dressed team there!
Congratulations to:
Jackie and Drew for getting the Most Valuable Swimmer Award
Kris and Idolyn for getting the Rookie of the Year Award
Kris and Tiffany for getting the Express Award (A.K.A. Coach's Award)
The swim team's auction went well - they raised over $150 for the Florida training trip in January 2010!! Great Job!
Upcoming Event: Saturday, May 23rd - Commencement
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Baby George
Lucas Andrew George was born Friday, April 24th at 7:24am. He was born 8 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long.
We are home but I am going to take a little break from "work" - So anyone trying to get a hold of me, just sit tight and I will return your emails in about a week or so.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April's Events
April 11th - I was supposed to have a baby but I am still patiently awaiting his arrival
April 20th - The swim team is hosting an Auction. They will auction off services such as cleaning, laundry, cooking or even a picnic. All proceeds go towards our Florida Training trip in January 2010.
April 27th - Athletic Banquet
Lots to do in April and hopefully, I will be able to send some pictures your way.
April 20th - The swim team is hosting an Auction. They will auction off services such as cleaning, laundry, cooking or even a picnic. All proceeds go towards our Florida Training trip in January 2010.
April 27th - Athletic Banquet
Lots to do in April and hopefully, I will be able to send some pictures your way.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Men's Team Gift
I am back at States in the same Hotel for Men's team. Everything was going smoothly until....
I came back from a coach's meeting and Carolyn (assistant coach) greets me in the lobby and says the "boys" left me a "gift". I must admit I was a bit worried about this "gift". But, first I went to their room for a quick meeting.
On my way to my room, I see this....
I came back from a coach's meeting and Carolyn (assistant coach) greets me in the lobby and says the "boys" left me a "gift". I must admit I was a bit worried about this "gift". But, first I went to their room for a quick meeting.
On my way to my room, I see this....
I wasn't sure what it was until I got closer....
Can you tell what it is??
It's their HAIR that they shaved off their HEAD!!! How sweet of the Men's team is to give me such a thoughtful gift... :-)
Tomorrow is the first day of States - Go Wells!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
1st Day at States
Well, we finished the first day of States with success!
We started off the morning with the 200 Free A-Relay earning the 8th spot on the Wells Top Ten times. The A-Relay included Ashley, Alli, Idie and Jackie. Jackie also swam her fastest 50 EVER (26.80). The B-Relay consisted of Tiffany (whom took off 2 seconds!), Beverly, Kayleen and Sam.
The next 2 events all the swimmers had life-time best times. Colleen took off 4 seconds (6:26.54) and Tiffany took off 6 seconds (6:50.49) in the 500 Free. Idie was seated first in her heat and stayed in the lead throughout the race. She finished with a PB of 2:35.39. Also, Caitlin took off 5 seconds (3:38.36).
We had 8 swimmers swim the 50 free and EVERYONE had a Personal Best TIME!!! Jackie swam a 27.11 which earned her the 4th spot on the Wells Top Ten!
Finally, we ended with the 400 Medley Relay where Colleen was the anchor and had a personal best by 1 second 1:08.08.
Great first day! I can't wait for tomorrow!!!
Go Wells!!!
We started off the morning with the 200 Free A-Relay earning the 8th spot on the Wells Top Ten times. The A-Relay included Ashley, Alli, Idie and Jackie. Jackie also swam her fastest 50 EVER (26.80). The B-Relay consisted of Tiffany (whom took off 2 seconds!), Beverly, Kayleen and Sam.
The next 2 events all the swimmers had life-time best times. Colleen took off 4 seconds (6:26.54) and Tiffany took off 6 seconds (6:50.49) in the 500 Free. Idie was seated first in her heat and stayed in the lead throughout the race. She finished with a PB of 2:35.39. Also, Caitlin took off 5 seconds (3:38.36).
We had 8 swimmers swim the 50 free and EVERYONE had a Personal Best TIME!!! Jackie swam a 27.11 which earned her the 4th spot on the Wells Top Ten!
Finally, we ended with the 400 Medley Relay where Colleen was the anchor and had a personal best by 1 second 1:08.08.
Great first day! I can't wait for tomorrow!!!
Go Wells!!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
3 Days Until States!
Woman's States is just around the corner. Here is the event line-up...
Thursday
200 Free Relay
500 FR
200 IM
50 FR
400 Medley Relay
Friday
200 Medley Relay
400 IM
100 Fly
200 FR
100 BR
100 BA
800 Free Relay
Saturday
200 BA
100 FR
200 BR
200 Fly
400 Free Relay
1650 FR
GO WELLS!!!!
200 Free Relay
500 FR
200 IM
50 FR
400 Medley Relay
Friday
200 Medley Relay
400 IM
100 Fly
200 FR
100 BR
100 BA
800 Free Relay
Saturday
200 BA
100 FR
200 BR
200 Fly
400 Free Relay
1650 FR
GO WELLS!!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Taper Time is Happy Time
It's that time of the season when practices get shorter and the swimmers start to get their energy back!
Next week the woman's team leaves for UNYSCSA (states) which is held at Nottingham HS, Syracuse, NY. The following week it will be the men's team's turn.
I will try my best to keep this blog up-to-date during the meet so make sure you return!
Until next week...
Next week the woman's team leaves for UNYSCSA (states) which is held at Nottingham HS, Syracuse, NY. The following week it will be the men's team's turn.
I will try my best to keep this blog up-to-date during the meet so make sure you return!
Until next week...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Captain's Practice
The Wells swim team has a tradition of holding a captain's practice sometime during January training but it is always a surprise. In fact, I usually play along and tell the rest of the team what a hard practice today is going to be! Even though we were one captain short, we still had a great time!
Here are some pictures...
The captain split the swim team into two smaller teams. They had to go around campus and find items that represented each swimmer's personality. As you can see the team on the right is holding a mop - one of our swimmers is very into cleaning - EVERYTHING!
Dodgeball - But where's the other team?
ON GUARD!!!
Here are some pictures...
The captain split the swim team into two smaller teams. They had to go around campus and find items that represented each swimmer's personality. As you can see the team on the right is holding a mop - one of our swimmers is very into cleaning - EVERYTHING!
Dodgeball - But where's the other team?
ON GUARD!!!At the very end, our Captain handed out Paper Plate awards that he designed himself. Even the coach's got one.
Mine said, " Would Swim it for you if she could (and would be better than you)" Award
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
January Training Begins!
The swimmers are back on campus training twice a day in the pool plus an hour of dryland training 2-3 times a week.
So far, we have had 3 practices (plus dryland) and everyone is getting back in the grove of things. There are still a few swimmers that were not able to make it back to campus yesterday but we will have our whole team by next Monday.
We did loose our female captain, Kelsey because we will be study abroad in Spain for the semester. Her leadership and commitment to the team will be missed.
So far, we have had 3 practices (plus dryland) and everyone is getting back in the grove of things. There are still a few swimmers that were not able to make it back to campus yesterday but we will have our whole team by next Monday.
We did loose our female captain, Kelsey because we will be study abroad in Spain for the semester. Her leadership and commitment to the team will be missed.
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