Bobcat Bulletin 10/6/25

Denise Humphrey

Bobcats,

The team's annual Kings Island trip is one of the highlights of the year! Riding coasters and eating junk food just feels like the perfect way to end Summer and the best way possible to kick-off the Fall/Winter swim season!

 

1. CAC PENTATHLON MEET RESULTS:

The amusement park wasn't the only place where thrills were happening! Several Bobcats competed at the CAC Pentathlon! The "Swimmer of the Meet" is Ryleigh Smith! Every race she swam was a best time! And the least amount of time she dropped in a race was 6 seconds!!! Her performance was just brilliant so she will receive a custom BSC towel to celebrate it!

A special shout-out goes to these Bobcats who came in first place:

Dodge Gilders: 11-12 50 Back

Dani Ulloa: 11-12 50 Free, 50 Back, 50 Fly

Attached you'll find all of the team's results:) Congratulations to all of the swimmers for starting off the season on a high-note!

 

2. MEET REGISTRATION:

There is just one other meet to register for at this time! And it's deadline is FRIDAY! Make sure you get signed up!

You will register for the meet on the team 's website, https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ohbsc/page/home. Click on the "Events" tab. From there look under "Team Events" and you'll see the list of all of the season's meets.

Next to the meets' name, you'll see a pink "Attend/Decline" button. Click on that button and let the coaches know if your child will be participating or not. This is EXTREMELY important as we need to know attendees for making relays!

You should NOT pick your child's meet events! Please allow the coaches to do this! 

Meet Name

Meet Date

Location

Groups attending

Registration deadline

Ohio Senior Fall Invitational Nov. 21-23 Bowling Green, Ohio Silver and Gold in high school Oct. 10, 9:00 PM

 

3. SPOOKTACULAR INVITATIONAL, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We are two weeks away from hosting this large event and only 4 parents have registered to help out! If your child is competing, you are expected to volunteer!

Please visit the team's website and declare for your volunteer position!

 https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ohbsc/page/home

Look under the "Events" tab. Scroll down to "Spooktacular Invitational" and click on the green "Job Sign-up" button. 

There are still lots of roles to fill! Act quickly to secure the one you want!

 

4. PARENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY: MEETAPALOOZA, OCT. 9:

ALL parents are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:15 PM to discuss swim meets! We'll provide the meats and cheeses and discuss volunteering. This is your chance to delve into the roles required to host a swim meet AND you'll get to forge deeper conncections with the other BSC parents! 

Once you've dropped off your swimmer to practice, head upstairs and enjoy the conversation and refreshments!

 
 
5. PRE-COMP TEAM, SESSION 2 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
 
This morning the registration portal for the next session of our Pre-Comp team opened! Registration will close on Oct. 19! 
 
The Bobcat SwimAmerica Pre-Competition team prepares young swimmers for competitive swimming by focusing on foundational skills taught in flexible small-group stations by qualified coaches. Swimmers will learn water safety for a lifetime of enjoying aquatic activities, and progress from basic skills to mastery of the four competitive strokes. Pre-Comp is for children ages 5 to 10 who are comfortable in the water, with any level of learn-to-swim experience. Swimmers practice twice a week, for seven-week sessions.   Pre-Comp swimmers do not compete in swim meets.
 
Session 2 will run Oct. 27- Dec. 18.   We will again offer two practice group options: MW and TTH 5:30-6:10pm.
 
 
All new swimmers should sign up for an in-water evaluation at   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0945AFA62FABF85-55912314-bscprecomp#/ 
 
Please spread the word to your friends who are looking for swim instruction given by certified instructors!
 
 
 
6. AAU DIVING TEAM:
 
A new era is beginning in Athens! We are thrilled to announce the formation of an AAU Diving Team! The team will be led by Ohio University diver Anna Haluch.  She is from Hudson Ohio and is majoring in physical education and sport coaching while also pursuing a certificate in sports nutrition. She began diving her freshman year of high school. Before that she was a gymnast for seven years. In high school she was a three time state qualifier. She competed at the MAC championships last year. This summer she coached a learn to dive class and is very passionate about working with young divers!
 
Registration for this team is now open on the team's website. Registration will close Friday, Oct. 31 at 9:00 PM.
 
Practices will be held on Sundays from 2:00-4:00 PM at the OUAC. The season will run Nov. 2- April 26. 
 
Please help us spread the word about this new aquatic program coming to SE Ohio!
 
 
 
7. OHIO UNIVERSITY HOME MEET, OCTOBER 24-25:
 
The Ohio Universitiy Women's Swimming and Diving Teams will welcome the Unviversity of Buffalo to Athens on Oct. 24-25. Because of this, we will not have access to the pool for our practices. Instead, consider coming to the OUAC to cheer the Bobcats to victory! Friday's competition begins at 5:00 PM and Saturday's races start at 10:00 AM. Admission is FREE!
 
 
 
8. SSDL NUTRITION INFORMATION:
 
This week's resource from SwimStrong Dryland shares recommendations for snacks to pack for school and after practice!  Nutritionist Brittany Miller shows you options for protein & carbs, which play a key role in the proper fueling and recovery of swim athletes.  
 
 
 
 
9. UPCOMING DATES: 

Oct. 9                  Meetapalooza at OUAC

Oct. 10                Registration closes- Ohio Senior Invitational

Oct. 17-19           Spooktacular Invite, Athens

Oct. 19                Pre-Comp Team registration closes

Oct. 24                NO PRACTICES

Oct. 27                Pre-Comp Team Session 2 begins

Oct. 30                Block Party meet, Athens

Oct. 31                Diving Team registration closes

Nov. 8-9              Mountain State Storm Invitational, Bridgeport, WV

Nov. 16               Safe Sport Pentathlon, Athens

Nov. 21-23          Senior Championship, Bowling Green

Dec. 12-14          Snowball Invitational, Athens

Dec. 18                Block Party meet, Athens

Dec. 18                Pre-Comp Team Session 2 ends

Jan. 10-11            Dayton Raider Invitational, Dayton

Jan. 31- Feb.1      Icicle Invitational, Athens

Feb. 7-8                Barbara Kay Championship, Worthington

Feb. 8                   Super Pool Sunday Meet, Parkersburg

Feb. 27- Mar. 1     Ohio Regional Championship, Athens

Mar. 5-8                Ohio Senior State Championship, Columbus

Mar. 12-15            Ohio Junior State Championship, Geneva

Mar. 19-22            SSDL Championship, Fishers, Indiana

 

"What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."- Jane Goodall

 

Go Bobcats!
Denise