WEST Weekly

The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. Make sure swimmers are bundling up and staying healthy during this busy time.

 

Girl’s High School State Meet Recap

Congratulations to all WEST swimmers that competed at Girls HS State last weekend. WEST swimmers had a total of 8 state titles (both relay and individual). Kelly Morgan and Nicole Limberg were State Champions in both their individual events and Nicole was named “Swimmer of the Meet”. Kamiak, represented by Elli Straume and Stina Seaberg not only won, but broke the State Record in their 200 Free Relay. Performances on this level are the result of High School and Club Coaches working together, and show the commitment level of our athletes by swimming for both teams simultaneously. We are all very proud of your hard work and accomplishments.

 

WEST Hosted November AGI – THIS WEEKEND

We are hosting our first big meet this weekend at Kamiak High School. Several volunteer positions have recently opened up, so please double check the sign-ups available here. Volunteers, please make sure you sign-in at the meet and direct any questions ahead of time to Coach Margaret. Visit the PNS website for the most current information on the meet, such as Timeline and Psych Sheet.

 

Practice Schedule Changes THIS WEEK

Due to the meet, we will be amending practice schedules:

FRIDAY 11/18 – no early AM practice

SATURDAY 11/19 – Pre-Comp & Lessons: Normal / All Other Groups: NO PRACTICE

 

Thanksgiving Practice Schedule NEXT WEEK

WEDNESDAY 11/23 – All Programs: Normal Schedule

THURSDAY 11/24 – NO PROGRAMS, POOL CLOSED

 

FRIDAY 11/25

Lap Swim: 5:30-8am & 4-9:30pm / limited lanes only (1-2 lanes to share) 8-10am & 12:30-2:30pm

Open Swim: 4-9:30pm

Water Aerobics: NO CLASS

Masters: 8-10am Annual “Burn-the-Turkey”              

Senior & Senior Elite: 10am-1:15pm (dryland 12:30-1:15pm)

Accelerate & Challenge: 12:30-2:30pm

Discover, Explore, Pre-Comp: NO PRACTICE

 

SATURDAY 11/26: Return to Normal Schedule

 

WEST Winter Holiday Party – Wednesday, Dec 14^th

We will hold our annual winter holiday potluck pool party on Wednesday, Dec 14 ^th. We will show a movie in the pool area and let the kids swim. We will ask each family to bring something to share and more info will be sent out soon.

 

Winter Break Schedule 12/19-1/1

Heavy training over winter break is a strong tradition in the sport of swimming. The work done over this period builds the aerobic base which all training for the rest of the year will be built upon. It is an important time for team bonding and our access to more water time gives our team a competitive advantage. We will be giving Pre-Comp, Explore and Discover the week of 12/26-1/1 OFF, we feel it is more important for the younger swimmers to have some time to spend with friends / family and simply be kids.

 

Pool Closed: Christmas Eve & Day, New Years Eve & Day

 

Senior Elite: Mon-Friday: 8:30-11am & 3:15-6pm (dryland 3:15-4pm) / Sat (12/31 only): 7-10am

 

Senior: Mon-Friday: 11am-1pm & 4-6:45pm (dryland 6-6:45pm) / Sat (12/31 only): 12-2:30pm

 

Accelerate: Mon & Wed: 11am-1pm & 6-7:30pm (dryland 7-7:30pm) / Tues & Thurs: 6-8pm / Fri: 11am-1pm & 6-8pm / Sat (12/31 only): 12-2:30pm

 

Challenge: Mon, Wed & Fri: 6-8pm / Tues & Thurs: 11am-12:30pm & 6-7:30pm (dryland 7-7:30pm) / Sat (12/31 only): 10am-12pm

 

Discover: Mon-Fri: 6:45-8pm (all practices open to all swimmers)

 

Explore: Mon-Fri: 6-6:45pm (all practices open to all swimmers)

 

Pre-Comp 1: Mon-Thurs 7-7:30pm (all practices open to all swimmers)

 

Pre-Comp 2: Mon-Thurs 7:30-8pm (all practices open to all swimmers)

 

NOTE: Discover, Explore & Pre-Comp will ONLY practice the first week (12/19-12/23)

 

Masters: Tues & Thurs: 7-8:30am / Sat (12/31 only): “Resolution Swim” 10am-12pm

 

Lap Swim: Mon-Fri: 5:30-8:30am & 8-9:30pm / Mon, Wed, Fri: 1-2:30pm / Tues & Thurs: 12:30-2:30pm

 

Open Swim: Mon-Fri: 8-9:30pm