BASS swimmers entered their third day of competition in the 5-day meet still smiling, all up on time, all getting along well, and the times keep dropping! In addition, our swimmers are getting to meet and watch some outstanding swimmers from around the nation. It's amazing how fast some of these kids are and our swimmers are getting an on-deck view of the action! The swimmers get to swim the qualifying events during the prelim session and then following that session they open up the events for time trials. Yesterday...

Our flower sale orders will be due on Thursday, March 24th. This is a change due to our spring break dates. Orders need to be turned in by this date to Coach Laurie, with both copies of the order form and all checks. Thank you all for participating in this fundraiser! The person with the highest sales will be announced in April.

BASS swimmers started the day off with great swims! Larissa Neilan (100 breast), Justin Barden (200 back) and Zach Switzer (200 back) dropped time this morning. Zach's time qualified him for this evening's finals. Today was the first day of individual swims for BASS swimmers. Competition runs through Saturday.

We will not have practice on Friday, March 11th since the coaches will be at Age Group Champs. See you at practice next week.

Hi All, Our Championship season continues this weekend with Regional Champs at the Freedom Center in Manassas. Here is the directions link: http://virginiaswimming.org/Meets/Meet%20Directions/GMU-FC.htm Our Warm Ups are as follows: AM (13&O) PM (9-12) FINALS Session (approximate) Fri 6:45 AM (8:10-12:02) 11:45 AM (1:10-4:07) 4:00 PM (5-7:30) Sat 6:45 AM (8:10-12:35) 12:15PM (1:45-4:51) 4:45 PM (5:45 -8:15) Sun 7:15 AM (8:10-12:46) 12:45 PM (1:45-5:07) 5:00 PM (6-8:30) Session lengths in parenthesis are approximate as are warm up times for the finals sessions each evening. Relays for 13&O will swim in the...

Hi All, Championship season is upon us! It starts with District Champs this weekend at the Chinn Aquatic Center in Woodbridge. Here is the directions link: http://virginiaswimming.org/Meets/Meet%20Directions/CHINN.htm Our Warm Ups are as follows: AM (10 & U) PM (11-14) Distance Session Fri 5:00 PM (6-7:15) Sat 6:45 AM (8-11:27) 11:55AM (1-4:28) Sun 6:55 AM (8-11:06) 11:55 AM (1-4:19) 4:30 PM (5-6:10) A Psych Sheet (rank ordering of all competitors in each event – not seeded by heat and lane) is available at the link here: Please remember to pitch in...

Warm-Up times for BASS Winter Warm-Up Meet Sat AM (9-12 Yrs) - 8:45 AM Sat Mid - (11 & Over Distance) - 1:15 PM Sat PM (13 & Over) - 2:45 PM Sun AM - 7:45 AM Sun Mid (8 & Under) - 12:15 PM Sunday PM - 2:55 PM Parents, please don't forget your timing committment. Paula

The roads are likely to be very dangerous by practice so we not practice today. Please be careful!

Heat Sheet ads are a fundraiser for the team...if you can't get one in for this weekend, please consider taking out an add in our second home meet. Last chance to place an ad in the heat sheet for this weekend!! This is a great opportunity for your swimmer to see his/her name and/or picture in the heat sheet with a special "good luck" or "swim fast" message!! Also a great way to promote your business or an area business with an ad and/or a coupon. The prices are as...

Just a reminder that 5:00 p.m. today is the deadline for getting the group rate for the hotel for the meet in Sterling, Virginia on February 12th and 13th. The hotel is the Marriott Courtyard Dulles Town Center and rooms are $74.00 a night for 2 queen beds or $69 a night for a room with a king bed and a sofa bed. Rooms are reserved for the team for the nights of February 11th and 12th. Those wishing to book rooms by phone should call 571-434-6400 and refer to...