- Gus
Location:23rd Ave,Longmont,United States
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Club Champs Entries
Entries to the Club Championships can be sent via mail to P.O. Box 410, Mentone, 3194, handed in to reception at the Bayside Aquatics pool or via email to barny12@hotmail.com
All entries must be submitted on SV forms, closing date 28th April.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Bayside Swimming Club Junior Encouragement Meet
Hi Guys,
The Bayside Swimming Club 2010 Junior Encouragement Meet will be held at St. Leonard's College, Brighton on Friday 28th May commencing 5.30pm.
Entry forms can be collected at the Bayside Aquatics at Mentone Pool. Entries close Friday 21st May. Entry fee $5.00 per event.
Medals will be awarded to swimmers who place first, second or third in each event.
Entry forms can be collected at the Bayside Aquatics at Mentone Pool. Entries close Friday 21st May. Entry fee $5.00 per event.
Medals will be awarded to swimmers who place first, second or third in each event.
Mentone Swimmers Submit your forms to your coach
Thanks guys,
Happy
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Club Champs
To all of the members out there...
If you are in the top squads and you are not swimming, the expectation is that you will be there and help, that includes timekeeping, marshalling, helping with the BBQ (not just eating it).
You are also expected to be decked out in all of your best and brightest Bayside gear.
Those swimming, get your entries in.
Aurevoir
If you are in the top squads and you are not swimming, the expectation is that you will be there and help, that includes timekeeping, marshalling, helping with the BBQ (not just eating it).
You are also expected to be decked out in all of your best and brightest Bayside gear.
Those swimming, get your entries in.
Aurevoir
Sale. Everything must go!
Massive Stock Clearance
30 April 6:00 – 7:00pm
B 4 Club Champs
Sale Price
• Polo shirts $10
• T-Shirts $10
• All bathers $10
• Towels $20
• Engine Bags $25
All stock must Go!
Bayside Swimming Club PO Box 410, Mentone Vic 3194
www.baysideswimming.org.au (03) 9581 3288
- Gus
30 April 6:00 – 7:00pm
B 4 Club Champs
Sale Price
• Polo shirts $10
• T-Shirts $10
• All bathers $10
• Towels $20
• Engine Bags $25
All stock must Go!
Bayside Swimming Club PO Box 410, Mentone Vic 3194
www.baysideswimming.org.au (03) 9581 3288
- Gus
Location:Como Parade W,Parkdale,Australia
Coming back
As I stand here on the side of the beautiful Waves leisure centre, I look forward to seeing it full of swimmers all striving for improvent and the club. Although I may not be here next week, I know you all will. The coaches taking the sessions are fully exxpexting to have numbers back to normal as of Tusday morning. Monday is off. As the song says, welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
- Gus
- Gus
Location:Turner Rd,Highett,Australia
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
From Tanya in Sydney
All good have a team building exercise to do for tomorrow a presentation on netherlands. Am put in 100 breast 200im 100 back 400 free for grand prix this weekend. Back to Melb on Sunday night.
- Gus
- Gus
Location:S Rd,Brighton East,Australia
Public Holiday Monday
No training this Monday for everyone. Spend some time with your family and friends.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Screening Sheet
I have printed out a load of screening sheets and they are in the office at Mentone.
EVERY swimmer in the top 2 squads MUST have this sheet filled in by a PHYSIO and brought back and handed to their coach.
These are used as pre-hab and re-hab documents. That is, they are used to try and find issues before they arise and treat issues that have already arisen. We also use them for planning strength programs for the swimmers.
These are very important for swimmers and vital to coaches.
If you already use a physio, feel free to use them. We also have a physio that deals with a lot of our swimmers.
Justin McEvoy - 9397 4977 - Williamstown though
More local is fine though
EVERY swimmer in the top 2 squads MUST have this sheet filled in by a PHYSIO and brought back and handed to their coach.
These are used as pre-hab and re-hab documents. That is, they are used to try and find issues before they arise and treat issues that have already arisen. We also use them for planning strength programs for the swimmers.
These are very important for swimmers and vital to coaches.
If you already use a physio, feel free to use them. We also have a physio that deals with a lot of our swimmers.
Justin McEvoy - 9397 4977 - Williamstown though
More local is fine though
Goal Sheet
This is an example of a goal sheet to be used.
The first section is about your organisation for the week. What you are doing and when.
The second section is a statement of your short and long term goals. What they are.
The last section is the tough one, processes. This is what you have to do to get your goals. The number of goals is just a guide. Add more if you like.
IMPORTANT - This not only a swimming goal sheet. This is to be used for all of your activities. Your coach will want to know what your priorities are and it is an indication of which way the swimmers and coaches will go with training.
Goals are to be
Specific - an actual time or place or something that you know that you have acheived. Train hard is not one.
Measureable - time, place, final, something.
Acheivable - although they can be ambitious, they must be acheivable.
Realistic - nothing outside the realms of possibility.
Time constrained - must be in a certain time period. State it and stick to it.
Goal Sheets & Planning
Weekly Schedule Name: DOB:
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
AM
LUNCH
PM
SHORT TERM GOALS: 6 to 12mths away.
1
2
3
LONG TERM GOALS: Over 12mths away.
1
2
3
PROCESSES: What do you need to do to ensure you achieve the goals?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
The first section is about your organisation for the week. What you are doing and when.
The second section is a statement of your short and long term goals. What they are.
The last section is the tough one, processes. This is what you have to do to get your goals. The number of goals is just a guide. Add more if you like.
IMPORTANT - This not only a swimming goal sheet. This is to be used for all of your activities. Your coach will want to know what your priorities are and it is an indication of which way the swimmers and coaches will go with training.
Goals are to be
Specific - an actual time or place or something that you know that you have acheived. Train hard is not one.
Measureable - time, place, final, something.
Acheivable - although they can be ambitious, they must be acheivable.
Realistic - nothing outside the realms of possibility.
Time constrained - must be in a certain time period. State it and stick to it.
Goal Sheets & Planning
Weekly Schedule Name: DOB:
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
AM
LUNCH
PM
SHORT TERM GOALS: 6 to 12mths away.
1
2
3
LONG TERM GOALS: Over 12mths away.
1
2
3
PROCESSES: What do you need to do to ensure you achieve the goals?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Entries for Club Champs...
... can be done on Swim Vic entry forms but it will be easier for organisers if we get the entries via email. All you need to add is the event number and entry time to your name.
Email to Amanda Barnhoorn at barny12@hotmail.com
Email to Amanda Barnhoorn at barny12@hotmail.com
Events for club champs
Event # Event Name Event # Event Name
1 Boys 7-8 50 Butterfly
2 Girls 7-8 50 Butterfly
3 Boys 9-10 50 Butterfly
4 Girls 9-10 50 Butterfly
5 Boys 11-12 100 Butterfly
6 Girls 11-12 100 Butterfly
7 Boys 13-14 100 Butterfly
8 Girls 13-14 100 Butterfly
9 Boys 15-16 100 Butterfly
10 Girls 15-16 100 Butterfly
11 Boys 17 & Over 100 Butterfly
12 Girls 17 & Over 100 Butterfly
13 Boys 7-8 50 Backstroke
14 Girls 7-8 50 Backstroke
15 Boys 9-10 50 Backstroke
16 Girls 9-10 50 Backstroke
17 Boys 11-12 100 Backstroke
18 Girls 11-12 100 Backstroke
19 Boys 13-14 100 Backstroke
20 Girls 13-14 100 Backstroke
21 Boys 15-16 100 Backstroke
22 Girls 15-16 100 Backstroke
23 Boys 17 & Over 100 Backstroke
24 Girls 17 & Over 100 Backstroke
25 Boys 7-8 50 Breaststroke
26 Girls 7-8 50 Breaststroke
27 Boys 9-10 50 Breaststroke
28 Girls 9-10 50 Breaststroke
29 Boys 11-12 100 Breaststroke
30 Girls 11-12 100 Breaststroke
31 Boys 13-14 100 Breaststroke
32 Girls 13-14 100 Breaststroke
33 Boys 15-16 100 Breaststroke
34 Girls 15-16 100 Breaststroke
35 Boys 17 & Over 100 Breaststroke
36 Girls 17 & Over 100 Breaststroke
37 Boys 7-8 50 Freestyle
38 Girls 7-8 50 Freestyle
39 Boys 9-10 50 Freestyle
40 Girls 9-10 50 Freestyle
41 Boys 11-12 100 Freestyle
42 Girls 11-12 100 Freestyle
43 Boys 13-14 100 Freestyle
44 Girls 13-14 100 Freestyle
45 Boys 15-16 100 Freestyle
46 Girls 15-16 100 Freestyle
47 Boys 17 & Over 100 Freestyle
48 Girls 17 & Over 100 Freestyle
49 Boys 7-8 100 IM
50 Girls 7-8 100 IM
51 Boys 9-10 100 IM
52 Girls 9-10 100 IM
53 Boys 11-12 200 IM
54 Girls 11-12 200 IM
55 Boys 13-14 200 IM
56 Girls 13-14 200 IM
57 Boys 15-16 200 IM
58 Girls 15-16 200 IM
59 Boys 17 & Over 200 IM
60 Girls 17 & Over 200 IM
1 Boys 7-8 50 Butterfly
2 Girls 7-8 50 Butterfly
3 Boys 9-10 50 Butterfly
4 Girls 9-10 50 Butterfly
5 Boys 11-12 100 Butterfly
6 Girls 11-12 100 Butterfly
7 Boys 13-14 100 Butterfly
8 Girls 13-14 100 Butterfly
9 Boys 15-16 100 Butterfly
10 Girls 15-16 100 Butterfly
11 Boys 17 & Over 100 Butterfly
12 Girls 17 & Over 100 Butterfly
13 Boys 7-8 50 Backstroke
14 Girls 7-8 50 Backstroke
15 Boys 9-10 50 Backstroke
16 Girls 9-10 50 Backstroke
17 Boys 11-12 100 Backstroke
18 Girls 11-12 100 Backstroke
19 Boys 13-14 100 Backstroke
20 Girls 13-14 100 Backstroke
21 Boys 15-16 100 Backstroke
22 Girls 15-16 100 Backstroke
23 Boys 17 & Over 100 Backstroke
24 Girls 17 & Over 100 Backstroke
25 Boys 7-8 50 Breaststroke
26 Girls 7-8 50 Breaststroke
27 Boys 9-10 50 Breaststroke
28 Girls 9-10 50 Breaststroke
29 Boys 11-12 100 Breaststroke
30 Girls 11-12 100 Breaststroke
31 Boys 13-14 100 Breaststroke
32 Girls 13-14 100 Breaststroke
33 Boys 15-16 100 Breaststroke
34 Girls 15-16 100 Breaststroke
35 Boys 17 & Over 100 Breaststroke
36 Girls 17 & Over 100 Breaststroke
37 Boys 7-8 50 Freestyle
38 Girls 7-8 50 Freestyle
39 Boys 9-10 50 Freestyle
40 Girls 9-10 50 Freestyle
41 Boys 11-12 100 Freestyle
42 Girls 11-12 100 Freestyle
43 Boys 13-14 100 Freestyle
44 Girls 13-14 100 Freestyle
45 Boys 15-16 100 Freestyle
46 Girls 15-16 100 Freestyle
47 Boys 17 & Over 100 Freestyle
48 Girls 17 & Over 100 Freestyle
49 Boys 7-8 100 IM
50 Girls 7-8 100 IM
51 Boys 9-10 100 IM
52 Girls 9-10 100 IM
53 Boys 11-12 200 IM
54 Girls 11-12 200 IM
55 Boys 13-14 200 IM
56 Girls 13-14 200 IM
57 Boys 15-16 200 IM
58 Girls 15-16 200 IM
59 Boys 17 & Over 200 IM
60 Girls 17 & Over 200 IM
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meets for winter
There are more meets coming online in the calendar section of www.swimmingvictoria.org.au but they are not all there by any means. Stay close to the calendar for more info.
State Open Champs
There are very limited opportunities to qualify for State Opens this year as it is very soon. Those who have qualified and are happy with their entry times, no problems but if you are going to have to chase times, you will need to start entering some meets and soon.
I am told electronic entries will be the way to go for all State run events from now on.
I am told electronic entries will be the way to go for all State run events from now on.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Apology
I want to apologise to the people who were put off by what I said to them this morning.
It was not mean't to be a challenge or in any way something to make life more difficult for parents. On the contrary, it was something intended to make things better for the swimming team.
If I have not thought this out enough and it impacts on peoples lives to an extent of being intrusive and inconvenient, I am sorry and it was not my original intention.
The basis for my statement was fairly simple. If we have less people on the deck and around the pool, it is less of a distraction for both swimmers and coaches. And yes, coaches can feel intimidated at times. It is a fairly common principle throughout swim clubs, especially in Australia, that training sessions for squad swimmers are closed. More than once I have sat in instructional lectures and been told about the clarity a squad gets when the distractions have been removed.
This standard has been the case at all the clubs I have coached at and I never had any response that it was an inconvenience. I never looked at it as potentially being an inconvenience for people. Going back to the days that I swam, my parents were told to wait at the door too.
I also encourage anyone that feels like I need to hear something, to please call me. Irrespective of whom else you call, I will have to deal with it eventually. One parent came straight to me this morning and I appreciate the honesty and forthrightness. If thats a word.
Once again, my apologgies and I hope I have not upset too many people,
Gus
It was not mean't to be a challenge or in any way something to make life more difficult for parents. On the contrary, it was something intended to make things better for the swimming team.
If I have not thought this out enough and it impacts on peoples lives to an extent of being intrusive and inconvenient, I am sorry and it was not my original intention.
The basis for my statement was fairly simple. If we have less people on the deck and around the pool, it is less of a distraction for both swimmers and coaches. And yes, coaches can feel intimidated at times. It is a fairly common principle throughout swim clubs, especially in Australia, that training sessions for squad swimmers are closed. More than once I have sat in instructional lectures and been told about the clarity a squad gets when the distractions have been removed.
This standard has been the case at all the clubs I have coached at and I never had any response that it was an inconvenience. I never looked at it as potentially being an inconvenience for people. Going back to the days that I swam, my parents were told to wait at the door too.
I also encourage anyone that feels like I need to hear something, to please call me. Irrespective of whom else you call, I will have to deal with it eventually. One parent came straight to me this morning and I appreciate the honesty and forthrightness. If thats a word.
Once again, my apologgies and I hope I have not upset too many people,
Gus
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Goals
Time to start thinking about goals, swimmers.
Sometime in the next few weeks your coach will ask you to fill in a sheet stating your goals. Both long and short, swimming and otherwise. If you need help, ask. This is a fundamental part of what we do as sports people. Set a goal and go out and get it.
Other things to look forward to soon are food diaries, dietitians and sport psychs. You need them and we are bringing them to you.
Lastly, there will be an increasing awareness of accountability sneaking in soon. In all areas of swimming, swimmers and others.
- Gus
Sometime in the next few weeks your coach will ask you to fill in a sheet stating your goals. Both long and short, swimming and otherwise. If you need help, ask. This is a fundamental part of what we do as sports people. Set a goal and go out and get it.
Other things to look forward to soon are food diaries, dietitians and sport psychs. You need them and we are bringing them to you.
Lastly, there will be an increasing awareness of accountability sneaking in soon. In all areas of swimming, swimmers and others.
- Gus
Location:Sydney Domestic Airport,Australia
Another
Bite off more than you can chew and chew like buggery.
- Peter Brock
- Gus
- Peter Brock
- Gus
Location:Sydney Domestic Airport,Australia
Good quote
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is a habit, not an act.
- Aristotle
- Gus
- Aristotle
- Gus
Location:Sydney Domestic Airport,Australia
Saturday, April 10, 2010
One more thing!
Forgot to thank Nic and Vanessa for their help and expertise and the boys for being so well behaved. Cheers,
- Gus
- Gus
Kiwi 200 back
Had a great start. Way better than this morning. Struggled a bit when it came to the 3rd 50 but still went well. Finished up a little slower than this morning and came in 8th.
Swimming is all done now for Bayside. Been a solid week with the standard set of swims. Some good, some great and some that aren't either. Had some surprises too. A great week of well behaved boys. Looking forward to next year already. Cmon girls, step up an join the boys.
Not sure what to do for the next 2 hours til the bowling starts. Plenty of girls around for the boys to talk to. No more entries from me today. Maybe some photos from bowling- if you are lucky.
- Gus
Swimming is all done now for Bayside. Been a solid week with the standard set of swims. Some good, some great and some that aren't either. Had some surprises too. A great week of well behaved boys. Looking forward to next year already. Cmon girls, step up an join the boys.
Not sure what to do for the next 2 hours til the bowling starts. Plenty of girls around for the boys to talk to. No more entries from me today. Maybe some photos from bowling- if you are lucky.
- Gus
4th for James
A strong swim from a tired swimmer. James was very happy with his swim. 2nd at the 50, 1st at the 100 and 5th at the 150. A great week for a very capable swimmer. Again, looking forward to next year.
Only Kiwi to go. More to come.
- Gus
Only Kiwi to go. More to come.
- Gus
Location:Riverina Ave,Homebush Bay,Australia
Late again
Sorry people.
James had a cruisy swim into the final of 200 IM. Looking good for the final.
T-man and Joel both did PBs in their 200 frees. Good swims to finish off their meet.
Kiwi-bro did a small PB in the 200 back but didn't really go for it at the start. Got 11th but 2 guys pulled the pin so he is in 0 for the final.
Nik Morris (yes there are 4 Ni(c)(k)s on this trip) swam his 100 fly and learned a lot about national competition. Unfortunately he left a bit early and got DQd.
James did his 100 fly and looked awesome. The time was a little outside his best and he finished 12th.
Luke was super pumped for his 200 breast. He went out well but tired quickly and locked up. It's very tough if you lock up in breast as all of you is in the water all the time. His time was no where near reflective of the effort applied and he will learn a lot from it.
Two finals tonight with James in the 200 IM, Kiwi in 200 back and then we are off to ten pin bowling.
See you tonight.
- Gus
James had a cruisy swim into the final of 200 IM. Looking good for the final.
T-man and Joel both did PBs in their 200 frees. Good swims to finish off their meet.
Kiwi-bro did a small PB in the 200 back but didn't really go for it at the start. Got 11th but 2 guys pulled the pin so he is in 0 for the final.
Nik Morris (yes there are 4 Ni(c)(k)s on this trip) swam his 100 fly and learned a lot about national competition. Unfortunately he left a bit early and got DQd.
James did his 100 fly and looked awesome. The time was a little outside his best and he finished 12th.
Luke was super pumped for his 200 breast. He went out well but tired quickly and locked up. It's very tough if you lock up in breast as all of you is in the water all the time. His time was no where near reflective of the effort applied and he will learn a lot from it.
Two finals tonight with James in the 200 IM, Kiwi in 200 back and then we are off to ten pin bowling.
See you tonight.
- Gus
Location:Herring Rd,Macquarie Park,Australia
Friday, April 9, 2010
Another medal!
Our 14 years relay team scored another medal tonight. They picked up a bronze in the 200 free relay. Great swimming and awesome splits.
The b team had a great swim in the earlier heat too. All 4 of them going under 28. That means we now have 8 14/u boys going sub 28sec for 50 free. Pretty good.
Nothing shows depth in a club like a couple of relay medals at age.
- Gus
The b team had a great swim in the earlier heat too. All 4 of them going under 28. That means we now have 8 14/u boys going sub 28sec for 50 free. Pretty good.
Nothing shows depth in a club like a couple of relay medals at age.
- Gus
A bit late...
Sorry,
Forgot to update all you kidies out there on what happened today.
Joel had pretty strong swim in his 100 back. A couple of mistakes but strong.
James did his 200 free. A lot of effort but dropped his technique a bit.
Andy swam a great 100 fly. First 50 could have been a bit quicker but the last 50 was a cracker.
Capo and Nick Dawes had their 50 free swims and both did really well.
Andy then had another swim with his 200 IM. Strong swim and just a little outside his PB.
We have a few relays tonight. Keep in touch.
- Gus
Forgot to update all you kidies out there on what happened today.
Joel had pretty strong swim in his 100 back. A couple of mistakes but strong.
James did his 200 free. A lot of effort but dropped his technique a bit.
Andy swam a great 100 fly. First 50 could have been a bit quicker but the last 50 was a cracker.
Capo and Nick Dawes had their 50 free swims and both did really well.
Andy then had another swim with his 200 IM. Strong swim and just a little outside his PB.
We have a few relays tonight. Keep in touch.
- Gus
Location:Herring Rd,Macquarie Park,Australia
MENS 200 back
Apparently they are both men now. So they tell me.
Jadyn worked hard for his swim this morning. A bit like his 100 we are working through a few changes to some aspects of his swim. No lack of effort but it just did not go his way time wise. Look out short course.
David had a cracker of a swim coming in in a PB. It took him up a few places to 12th. Second reserve tonight. Great job.
More to come.
- Gus
Jadyn worked hard for his swim this morning. A bit like his 100 we are working through a few changes to some aspects of his swim. No lack of effort but it just did not go his way time wise. Look out short course.
David had a cracker of a swim coming in in a PB. It took him up a few places to 12th. Second reserve tonight. Great job.
More to come.
- Gus
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Great night concludes
T-man went out hard and gave the 400 a good shake. He finished up 9th. He was a bit down about it but he is wrong. It was a great swim.
James then had his second swim for the night and had a massive crack at the 400IM. Came in 5th in a new PB.
Then came the big improver for the day. Capo swam his 100 free and came in tenth. Fastest 12 year old in Australia. Along the way today he has learnt some lessons he won't soon forget. Look for big improvements next year.
See you tomorrow.
- Gus
James then had his second swim for the night and had a massive crack at the 400IM. Came in 5th in a new PB.
Then came the big improver for the day. Capo swam his 100 free and came in tenth. Fastest 12 year old in Australia. Along the way today he has learnt some lessons he won't soon forget. Look for big improvements next year.
See you tomorrow.
- Gus
Location:Olympic Blvd,Homebush Bay,Australia
100 back
Adam got third and James got 7th. Great result. Well done boys.
- Gus
- Gus
Location:Riverina Ave,Homebush Bay,Australia
Best morning so far
After the first 2 events we have had some great swims.
T-man ripped up the 400 and is 7th. Joel had a tough swim and is 11th.
James then cruised into the 400 IM final for tonight.
Nick Dawes had a solid swim in the 100 free to go a small PB. Capo then came out and ripped up his 100 free to go into the final 10th.
Luke Verma then had a great swim and did a 2 sec PB in his 100 breast.
Great morning. Let's make it a great night.
- Gus
T-man ripped up the 400 and is 7th. Joel had a tough swim and is 11th.
James then cruised into the 400 IM final for tonight.
Nick Dawes had a solid swim in the 100 free to go a small PB. Capo then came out and ripped up his 100 free to go into the final 10th.
Luke Verma then had a great swim and did a 2 sec PB in his 100 breast.
Great morning. Let's make it a great night.
- Gus
So far today
Jimbob had a good swim in his 100 fly. Lost his legs a bit toward the end.
Both the Nettlefolds are through to the final in 100 back. Adam is 2nd and James is 7th.
Still lots more to come today.
- Gus
Both the Nettlefolds are through to the final in 100 back. Adam is 2nd and James is 7th.
Still lots more to come today.
- Gus
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
6th
16s boys had a screamer and came in 6th from lane 9. Great result and some really fast swimming. Kiwi has to get a mention for charging. He absolutely flew. Good job boys.
- Gus
- Gus
4th
Boys 200 med relay 14/u got 4th. Some great splits in there.
The b team had a great go at it too. All 4 of them did PBs or close to.
16s soon.
- Gus
The b team had a great go at it too. All 4 of them did PBs or close to.
16s soon.
- Gus
Half way through the big day
The wash up from this morning as follows.
Kiwi and Andy both had strong showings in the 100 back. Couple of small mistakes but good swims.
Joel and Ben swam PBs in their 100 frees.
James had a good PB on his 50 free.
All 3 relays ready to go tonight. They start around 8.
- Gus
Kiwi and Andy both had strong showings in the 100 back. Couple of small mistakes but good swims.
Joel and Ben swam PBs in their 100 frees.
James had a good PB on his 50 free.
All 3 relays ready to go tonight. They start around 8.
- Gus
Location:Waring St,Marsfield,Australia
Big day
Today is a big one.
Andy and Kiwi grace the pool in their 100 backs. That's followed by Ando and Joel battling away in the 100 free. Then last swim this morning is James in his 50 free.
Doesn't seem thy big til you see that we have 3 relay teams swimming tonight in the finals. 14/u medley A and B teams then the 16s free team.
Big day. Let get into it.
- Gus
Andy and Kiwi grace the pool in their 100 backs. That's followed by Ando and Joel battling away in the 100 free. Then last swim this morning is James in his 50 free.
Doesn't seem thy big til you see that we have 3 relay teams swimming tonight in the finals. 14/u medley A and B teams then the 16s free team.
Big day. Let get into it.
- Gus
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tonights finals.
2 great swims tonight.
Joel had a strong swim to take 8th in the 200 back in a PB.
Tyler then backed up after a day of rollercoaster emotions to do his second best time in the 1500.
A great night all round and now to get a steak...
- Gus
Joel had a strong swim to take 8th in the 200 back in a PB.
Tyler then backed up after a day of rollercoaster emotions to do his second best time in the 1500.
A great night all round and now to get a steak...
- Gus
Location:Riverina Ave,Homebush Bay,Australia
Pointscore...
... after first night and we are 18th and 3rd Victorian club.
Good job everybody.
- Gus
Good job everybody.
- Gus
Location:Olympic Blvd,Homebush Bay,Australia
Day 2
A fairly emotional day for some swimmers today.
James had his 100 free and started well then didn't finish as well as he would have liked. Ended up 14th.
Joel and Tyler both had their 200 backs an both swam well. Tyler had a pretty anxious morning and burnt a lot of energy. He had to dig deep to swim well. Joel had a pretty goo swim and will be 8th going into the final tonight.
Jayden and David had great swims in the 100 back. David went under the minute for the first time and Jayden had a great looking swim.
Andrew swam just outside a PB for his 50 free. Great start. Head started to fade a bit toward the end though. Was touched out toward the end.
Finalists tonight are Joel in the 200 back and Tyler in the 1500. See you then.
- Gus
James had his 100 free and started well then didn't finish as well as he would have liked. Ended up 14th.
Joel and Tyler both had their 200 backs an both swam well. Tyler had a pretty anxious morning and burnt a lot of energy. He had to dig deep to swim well. Joel had a pretty goo swim and will be 8th going into the final tonight.
Jayden and David had great swims in the 100 back. David went under the minute for the first time and Jayden had a great looking swim.
Andrew swam just outside a PB for his 50 free. Great start. Head started to fade a bit toward the end though. Was touched out toward the end.
Finalists tonight are Joel in the 200 back and Tyler in the 1500. See you then.
- Gus
Location:Olympic Blvd,Homebush Bay,Australia
Monday, April 5, 2010
Silver medal
The boys 16s medley relay just picked up a silver medal. Brothers 1st, Bayside 2nd and Nuna 3rd.
Woo hoo.
- Gus
Woo hoo.
- Gus
200 back final
Both boys took it out well and overall swam great races.
Adam came in 4th and James came in 7th.
We decided to warm up a bit earlier. Won't be doing that one again, Gus.
We ahve the relay for 16s up in about an hour. See you then.
- Gus
Adam came in 4th and James came in 7th.
We decided to warm up a bit earlier. Won't be doing that one again, Gus.
We ahve the relay for 16s up in about an hour. See you then.
- Gus
16s 200 back
Both the boys are through to the final. Adam is second with a 2:09 and James is 9th with a 2:11.
Both had pretty long and relaxed swims. Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.
- Gus
Both had pretty long and relaxed swims. Looking forward to the fireworks tonight.
- Gus
Sunday, April 4, 2010
1st night in camp.
Here at our accom everyone seems to be settling in well. We have some very excited boys here so some time has been spent trying to calm them all down. Dinner and lunch were great.
Looking forward to competition starting tomorrow. Will be at the pool at 9am.
Both the Nettlefold boys have their 200 backs tomorrow as well as the 16s medley relay in the evening.
More then.
- Gus
Looking forward to competition starting tomorrow. Will be at the pool at 9am.
Both the Nettlefold boys have their 200 backs tomorrow as well as the 16s medley relay in the evening.
More then.
- Gus
Location:Herring Rd,Macquarie Park,Australia
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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