WYW Team News #6
Hi Wahoos Swimmers and Families,
Happy December! This month marks the unofficial halfway point of our Short Course season. Most of our team is gearing up for a “Midseason” meet next weekend in either Indianapolis IN, Middletown CT, or Wellesley MA, or the Santa Claus Classic in Brookfield on December 20. This is a chance for swimmers to put into action all of their hard work, sharpened skills, race preparation, and dedication since September. This midway point is also a great time for swimmers and coaches to set new goals that swimmers would like to accomplish before our short course championship meets in February-March. What went well? What can be better? What new events or skills can I learn?
It is also a time for Wahoos to enjoy the winter holidays, their family and friends, and the joys of the season. Our winter Holiday Schedule (December 22-January 3) allows for our swimmers to continue to build towards achieving their goals while also giving earlier practices and some time off to spend with loved ones.
With the winter months comes plenty of colds, sniffles, and germs too! Please make sure you are taking care of yourself!
SLEEP- A well-rested swimmer will be stronger against germs and recover faster from tough workouts
NUTRITION- Eat well and stay hydrated to have the tools needed to fight off sickness
HAND WASHING- Wash your hands frequently! If you are feeling sick, stay home and focus on getting better.
PRACTICE CHANGES:
DEC 22-JAN 3 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE HERE
The Wahoos will be competing at THREE different meets between December 10-14 for mid-season competition! Due to these upcoming meets, we will have the following practice changes for the month of December:
- Thursday, December 11: No Practices, All Squads
- Friday, December 12: No Practices, All Squads
- Saturday, December 13: No Practices, All Squads
- Monday, December 15:
- Junior/Pre-Senior, Senior, Senior Elite: 4-5:30pm
- Maroon/Gold: 5:30-7:00pm
- Super Squad: 6:10-7:10pm
- Tuesday, December 16: No Practices, All Squads for the 200s Day Meet at the Wilton YMCA
- Saturday, December 20:
- Normal Practices for: Gold, Junior, Pre-Senior, Senior, Elite
- Maroon- No Practice
- Super Bronze and Super Squad: No Practice, Santa Claus Classic Meet!
- Monday, December 22: Begin Holiday Schedule LINKED HERE
- Monday, January 5: Resume Normal Schedule LINKED HERE
DRYLAND UPDATES:
As we head into our December Mid-Season meets, the Wahoos will be taking a break from dryland training. This will allow our swimmers to rest/recover/rebuild from their dryland training this past season and focus on racing next weekend! Please note the following dryland changes
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WEDNESDAY, December 3- Last Dryland for Senior and Elite. Dryland will resume on Wednesday, December 17.
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THURSDAY, December 4- Last Dryland for Maroon, Gold, Junior, Pre-Senior. Dryland will resume on Thursday, December 18 for Pre-Senior, Dryland will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026 for Maroon, Gold, and Junior.
TEAM PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE!:
All families that participated in Team Photo Day should have received an email from Regina Calderone Photography (RCP) with links to your swimmer photos! DEADLINE TO ORDER PHOTOS IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5! Haven’t gotten your photo link or having trouble ordering photos? Reach out at [email protected].
GOOGLE REVIEW:
Have a story, experience, or staff member at the Wilton Family YMCA that you would like to recognize? Leave a Google Review to show your appreciation for Our YMCA.
SWIM MEET UPDATES:
Swim Meet Calendar and Deadlines
UPCOMING SIGN-UP DEADLINES: Please register your swimmer to participate by this date! Once this date has passed, we cannot add more swimmers to the meet. LINK TO SWIM MEET SIGN UP PAGE- Make sure you are logged in!
- Friday, December 12- Sign up for the WYW Winter Invitational, January 16-18!
UPCOMING CHANGE DEADLINES: Make changes to your swimmers events, which sessions they are swimming, or remove them from sessions/meets by this deadline. After the Change Deadline, swimmers are entered into the meet and families are responsible for splash fees.
- Friday December 5- Changes due for the December 200s Day Meet on 12/16!
CHAMPIONSHIP MEET TIME STANDARDS:
A number of meets on our meet schedule require swimmers to qualify to compete. Swimmers must achieve a minimum time standard in order to participate in these events. Time Standards for CT Age Group Championships, Senior Championships, YMCA Nationals, ISCA Elite Showcase, and Zones are available.
CT Swimming Senior Championships March 5-8
CT Swimming Age Group Championships March 12-15
ISCA Elite Showcase March 31-April 4
Easter Zone Championships April 1-4
YMCA National Championships March 3-April 3
Time Standards are also posted on the pool deck for all to see!
Meet Sign Up Instructions Here
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WAHOOS EVENT CALENDAR
This calendar gives an outline to our meets and events for the year! Please note this schedule is subject to change, and is added to as events are decided. The Event Calendar is also linked on our team website under the “Meets/Events” Tab. Full Event Calendar LINKED HERE.
December 10-13: Junior National Championships, Indianapolis IN
December 11-14: WHAT Wesleyan Winter Classic, Middletown CT
December 11-14: CRA Winter Invite, Wellesley, MA
December 16: WYW 200s Night, Wilton CT
December 20: Santa Claus Classic, Brookfield CT
December 23: Begin Holiday Schedule
January 5: Resume Normal Schedule
YMCA AND WAHOOS IN THE NEWS: Check out some fun things that the Wilton Y Wahoos and Riverbrook YMCA Community are up to! Have something to share? Email Coach Eric Holden information to be included![email protected].
YMCA Giving Tree Available. Purchase Gift Cards for families in need. LINK
Breakfast With Santa at the Y, Saturday December 13! LINK
Holiday Pool Party on Sunday, December 14! LINK
KEEP UP WITH THE WAHOOS!:
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