Team News

We started our Summer planning this week, and there is a lot going on: The new coaches are doing a fantastic job and we started new water and dryland workouts. Our swimmers are working hard and adapting to the new routine.

At home, don’t forget to READ. That is my acronym for Rest, Eat and Drink. Make sure your child is doing all of these things very well, they are as important as the physical workout. See more about this in the Homework section, at the bottom of this newsletter.

 Have a great weekend everyone,

Coach G

Message from Jen Mulhall,

 We are looking for parents who are willing to become certified swim officials for swim meets. No prior knowledge of swimming is required; you will be trained on what to look for when officiating swim meets. This is an excellent way to get involved, help out the GBY swim team, and fulfill your volunteer requirements for the GBY home meets. 

The certification process requires (1) attending the official training class (either in person or via zoom), (2) passing the online swim official test, (3) completing 4 stroke and turn official apprentice sessions, and (4) passing a background check. **The GBY swim team is willing to reimburse you for the cost of the class and the background check. 

If you are interested, please email Jen at [email protected]. Also let us know whether you prefer in-person training or via zoom conference so we can make arrangements for a training session. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Our Fist Swim Meet is coming:

WAVE Swim Meet

Swim Talk on April 30th

• Coach Brent will  talk about USA rules. What Officials are looking for at a swim meet.
• Coach Ben wii talk about Pre-Race

And I will send another email about first race again.

Homework

Post-Workout Snack

Within 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise, consume a 200-300 calorie snack that has a carbohydrate to protein ratio of 4:1 or 3:1. This ratio is best for stimulating muscle growth, providing protein for muscle synthesis and carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment. 

Active RecoveryThe science behind sports recovery has repeatedly illustrated that active recovery produces significant decreases in blood lactate concentrations when compared to other recovery methods. Active recovery focuses on movements that allow the blood to move and decrease residual fatigue in the muscles without pushing it too hard. Active recovery exercises could include a light continuous swim, a walk, an easy cycle or yoga