Weekly Update
Weekly Update
Announcements
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Deadline change: The sign-ups for the BSL Region 3 Championships are open until January 28th, 2025 at 12:00pm. You have until this time to complete sign-ups.
The Friday Time Trial during practice time (3:30-6:30pm) will be held upstairs at the indoor pool for those with no SES cut. The Friday Time Trial is strictly for swimmers trying to achieve an SES cut. We understand other MSA swimmers still need to complete their IMR/IMX events--we are currently trying to schedule a meet in March for all MSA swimmers to compete and allow swimmers to complete their IMR/IMX events.
Thank you for your patience and see you on deck this week!
Coach Erin
Practice Schedule Changes
Upcoming Schedule (1/27/25-2/2/25)
Practice Schedule:
*Bronze, and Gold groups please see Friday practice location adjustments. Yellow group please check Thursday practice location.
White: T/TH 3:30-4:30PM. T/TH indoor.
Yellow: M/W/TH 3:30-4:30PM. M/W outdoor. TH indoor.
Blue: M-F 3:30-4:30PM. M/W indoor, T/TH/F outdoor.
Bronze: M-F 3:30-4:30PM. M-TH indoors. F outdoor.
Silver: M-F 4:30-6:00PM. M/W/F/Sat outdoor, T/TH indoor. 8:00-10:00AM Saturday Practice.
Gold: M-F 4:30-6:30PM. M/W indoor, T/TH/F/Sat outdoor. 8:00-10:00AM Saturday Practice.
Long Range Planning
Please note the schedule of the following events which will take place several months from now
Signup deadlines are generally 2 weeks before the event.
MSA SES Time Trial: January 31st from 3:30-6:30pm at the indoor pool (by invite only, those with no SES cut)
February 7-9: SC Region 3 Championships (Birmingham, AL)
February 20-23: SC SES Championships (Huntsville, AL. Qualifiers only)
March 14-16: Best of the South (Atlanta, GA. Qualifiers only)
April 12: BSL LCM Invitational (Birmingham, AL. All MSA groups welcome. Gold group is attending this meet, not Scottsboro)
April 12: Scottsboro Sprint Medal Meet (Scottsboro, AL. All MSA groups welcome. Gold attending BSL LCM meet)
May 17-18: HSA LC Invitational (Huntsville, AL)
July 18-20: LC Southeastern Championships (Huntsville, AL. Qualifiers only)
Parent Education
I have been adding a few readings onto the Weekly Updates. Here you will be able to find articles written by coaches, parents, athletes, psychologists, etc., about team sports, importance of parent involvement, and roles that seemingly assist coaches, parents, and athletes in their endeavors through the greatest sport in the world (swimming).
Sports Nutrition for Swimmers by USA Swimming:
(Please read about the performance plates, fueling, hydration, and travel nutrition).
Streamline Your Diet: A Comprehensive Nutrition for Swimmers:
(Please read about the pre, during, and post-work out eating).
https://swimtimelog.org/knowledge/nutrition-for-swimmers/
What to Eat Before Swim Practice (20 pre-swim snack ideas):
