WEST Weekly

 

Dear West Swim Fans,
Welcome to December, I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving. I can’t believe 2015 is almost over and championship season is upon us! There is a lot going on, so please read carefully and stay in the loop.
 
December Championship Meets
WEST swimmers will be competing at Divisional Championships and USA Swimming Nationals this weekend. Next weekend WEST swimmers compete at 14&Under PNS Champs and USA Swimming Junior Nationals and the following weekend WEST swimmers compete at the Senior PNS Champs. We will be communicating optional time off for some swimmers following their last championship meet on an individual basis. Entries are posted to the website and will be updated as changes are made. Meet information for each meet can be found at the following links:
With all of these meets, we will have swimmers and coaches at various meets across the country, so we have made some changes to the practice schedule to accommodate the rest of the team.
 
Divisional Meet Timing Assignments
WEST is required to provide 2 timers for Prelims and 1 timer during the 12&Under Pentathlon session on both Saturday and Sunday. Please take turns working so no one has to do the entire shift. Please note that these hours do not count towards your WEST Service Hour requirement because it is not a WEST Hosted Meet. All teams are required to help out at these championship meets, and we must do our part. We appreciate and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
 
Practice Schedule Changes THIS WEEK (Dec 1-6)
Friday Dec 4 th – Explore & Discover will practice together from 6-7pm. We want to prepare the swimmers for Divisionals and make sure they are all able to get to bed early. All other groups are normal.
Saturday Dec 5 th – NO PRACTICE Explore, Discover, Challenge, Senior. Accelerate & Elite will practice 6-8:30am. Pre-Comp is normal.
 
Practice Schedule Changes NEXT WEEK (Dec 7-13)
Friday Dec 11 th – NO PRACTICE Explore, Discover, Challenge, Accelerate, Senior. Elite and Pre-Comp are normal schedule.
Saturday Dec 12 th – NO PRACTICE Explore, Discover, Challenge, Accelerate, Senior. Elite will practice 10am-12:30pm. Pre-Comp is normal.
 
WEST Holiday Festival – Wednesday Dec 16th - 6:30-8pm
We will be having a potluck Holiday party on Wednesday, Dec 16 th at 6:30pm. Swimmers from all groups, including Pre-Comp, are invited to join. More information will be sent out regarding what to bring.
 
Winter Break Training Schedule
The winter break is one of the most crucial training periods of the entire year. We take advantage of the kids being out of school by running double practices. With the Short Course Season broken into two shorter seasons (Sept-Dec & Dec-March) it is crucial to get the swimmers immediately back into training following December Championships.
 
With regard to Explore & Discover, this year these swimmers are staying in the water immediately following the December Championships and will instead take the first week of winter break OFF (Dec 21 st-27 th) and start back up Monday, Dec 28 th.
 
Here is a breakdown of each day:
 
 
Mondays (Dec 21st, 28th)
Elite: 8:30-11am / 3:15-6pm (3:15-4pm Dryland)
Senior: 9-11am / 3:15-6pm (3:15-4pm Dryland)
Accelerate: 11am-12:30pm / 5:30-8pm (5:30-6 Dryland)
Challenge: 5:30-8pm (5:30-6 Dryland)
Discover 1&2 (Week of 28 th-2 nd ONLY): 6:15-8pm (6:15-6:45 Dryland)
Explore 1&2 (Week of 28 th-2 nd ONLY): 5:30-6:45 (5:30-6 Dryland)
 
Tuesdays (Dec 22nd, 29th)
Elite: 7-9:30am / 3:15-6pm (3:15-4pm Dryland)
Senior: 7:30-9:30am / 3:15-6pm (3:15-4pm Dryland)
Accelerate: 9:30-11am / 5:30-8pm (5:30-6 Dryland)
Challenge: 9:30-11am / 5:30-8pm (5:30-6 Dryland)
Discover 1&2 (Week of 28 th-2 nd ONLY): 6:15-8pm (6:15-6:45 Dryland)
Explore 1&2 (Week of 28 th-2 nd ONLY): 5:30-6:45 (5:30-6 Dryland)
 
Wednesdays (Dec 23rd, 30th) – (same as Mondays)
Elite: 8:30-11am / 3:15-6pm (3:15-4pm Dryland)
Senior: 9-11am / 3:15-6pm (3:15-4pm Dryland)
Accelerate: 11am-12:30pm / 5:30-8pm (5:30-6 Dryland)
Challenge: 5:30-8pm (5:30-6 Dryland)
Discover 1&2 (Week of 28 th-2 nd ONLY): 6:15-8pm (6:15-6:45 Dryland)
Explore 1&2 (Week of 28 th-2 nd ONLY): 5:30-6:45 (5:30-6 Dryland)
 
Thursday Dec 24th
Pool Closes Early @ 2pm
Elite: 7-10am
 
Thursday Dec 31st
Pool Closes Early @ 2pm
Elite: 7-10am
Senior: 10am-12:30pm
Accelerate: 10am-12:30pm
Challenge: 10am-12pm
 
Fridays (Dec 25th, Jan 1st) – No Practice & Pool Closed
 
Saturdays (Dec 26th, Jan 2nd) – No Practice & Pool Open Normal Hours
 
Monday Jan 4 th – Return to normal practice schedule – Pre-Comp starts back up. Previously announced Schedule Changes go into effect.
 
Normal Practice Schedule Change Reminder
Please make sure you read the notice that was sent out earlier about practice schedule changes that will go into effect January 2016. Here is a direct link.
 
Good Luck to all WEST swimmers competing over the next several week. Stay safe and healthy through the busy holiday season. Happy Swimming.
 
Nick