On Wednesday the team faced their first meet in the new year against SUNY Buffalo. Unfortunatley, they outnumbered and out scored both the men's and women's team but we were still able to break records and earn personal best times!
Meet Highlights...
We tried a new line up for the 200 medley relay and finished less than a second away from the record.
400 IM event made history at Wells College 4 times! Idolyn (SO) earned the 10th spot on the all Wells Top Ten Times. Dan (FR), Anthony (SO) and Chris (SO) all swam this event and earned a spot on the All Wells Top Ten List. Dan broke the record by 3 seconds. Anthony and Chris place 3rd and 4th on the Top Ten List.
Erika (FR) is swimming competively for the first time this season and has brought her time down another 3 seconds in the 100 FR (1:10.89) and 7 seconds in the 50 BR 40.70.
Colleen (SR) earned a personal best time in the 500 free by 3 seconds!
Our next meet is away at Mansfield University in a tri-meet against Pitt-Bradford.
GO WELLS!!!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Polar Bear Swim Team
Last day of practice was a bit too cold to swim so instead we pulled back the tarps and did a team "Polar Bear" jump - I believe the air temperature was around 38 degrees not including the wind chill!
1-2-3-JUMP!
We had to cover the pool back with the tarps so that the other teams training could possible hold practice (The next day's temperature was 28 degrees!)
Captain's Practice!
Our lovely Senior Captains all dressed up for an intense 80's workout!
"Keep marching to keep your heart rate up"
The beginning of the obstacle course that the captain's devised for the rest of the team. It began UNDER the pier!
Captains handed out "awards" for the whole team including the coaches!
After a great day of sunshine the team is happy. Unfortunately, we only saw the sun one day!
Florida Sunset
Training in Florida was great but a bit on the cold side... Here are some pictures of our week of training!
This is the view from the balcony of our condo
This is the view from the balcony of our condo
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Alumnae Dinner
Deb class of '72 invited the swim team and other alums to her house for dinner last night. The team was able to eat a hot home cooked meal while listening to stories about the "old" Wells. Even our assistant class of '74 got reunited with some old friends from college.
Florida Training Trip
We have finally arrived for our training to Florida, it was a bit rough getting out of upstate NY with the lake affect snow hitting right near the airports.
Overall, there were 2 cancellations/changed flights and 3 delayed flights. But, everyone arrived safely ready to swim.
Unfortunately, the flights are not the only obstacle the swim team is facing, they are swimming through some cold weather. The high for the week is only 60! They are all pushing through the cold to get a good workout and a few of them are even sun bathing!
We are already half way through our doubles training before we return to the snow in NY and continue with doubles.
Our first meet will be at home on Wednesday, January 13th against SUNY Buffalo.
Overall, there were 2 cancellations/changed flights and 3 delayed flights. But, everyone arrived safely ready to swim.
Unfortunately, the flights are not the only obstacle the swim team is facing, they are swimming through some cold weather. The high for the week is only 60! They are all pushing through the cold to get a good workout and a few of them are even sun bathing!
We are already half way through our doubles training before we return to the snow in NY and continue with doubles.
Our first meet will be at home on Wednesday, January 13th against SUNY Buffalo.
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