Championship Season is Here!

The 2023 Short Course season has been one for the record books. Our numbers in all categories are the highest we've ever had. Total team, Region 1, Southeastern Championships, Age Group Sectionals and Junior National rosters are at historic highs for us. While our growth has been exciting, and while it points to a successful championship season, there are never any guarantees. 
One of our main focuses on deck, has been the goal of winning the "triple crown": 8 & Under Champs, Region 1 Champs and Southeastern Champs. This too, would be historic as we haven't ever done it. Our first step towards our goal begins next week with the Region 1 and 8 & under champs.

So keep your swimmers rested and injury free this week and let's get to it!

 Championship Meet Season Explained

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Swim Strong to train our swimmers out of the water. For more information, here's a note from Coach Steven:

Excel Aquatics is excited to announce its partnership with Swim Strong Dryland, the country's leading strength and conditioning company for swim teams! Swim Strong exclusively works with 35 of the top teams in the country, and Excel is excited to join them.
Which swimmers will be using this program?
We will implement this program for every swimmer at Excel Aquatics in every group and location.
When.
The Swim Strong Dryland programming will begin on March 20th. The specific weekly schedule is still being finalized.
Parent Meeting & programming.
The owner of Swim Strong Dryland will host a parent meeting to review everything they will be providing Excel members. In addition to their professional strength and conditioning program, the Swim Strong Dryland program will also provide nutrition information, leadership summits, and progression charts for sleep, hydration, and training fatigue.
Cost.
There will be no added fees for this program through the summer season.
We are excited to get started with this new program to help continue our swimmer’s success!
More information will be sent out as we complete the onboarding process.

Steven Murry
Head Coach

IM Tough (8 and Under): Successfully complete the 50 Fly, 50 Back, 50 Breast, 200 Free and 200 IM in a meet before the end of the short course season or their 9th birthday (whichever comes first) to win an "IM TOUGH" T-shirt.
IM Tough (9-10): Successfully complete the 100 Fly, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 200 Free, 500 Free and 200 IM in a meet before the end of the short course season or their 11th birthday (whichever comes first) to win an "IM TOUGH" T-shirt.
Heat Winner: Place in the top three swimmers in your age group for number of races won throughout the year. This award to favor  those athletes that are attending meets, swimming  lots of events, racing hard but most importantly, improving throughout the year.  Winners will receive a "Heat Winner" bag tag.
IM Hall of Fame Level 1- Attain a Southeastern Championship Qualifying time standard in every event available for your age group.
IM Hall of Fame Level 2- Attain an Age Group Sectionals Championship Qualifying time standard in every event available for your age group.
IM Hall of Fame Level 3- Attain an NCSA Junior National Championship Qualifying time standard in every event available for your age group.  

Our Weekly Update for 2-10-23 has been released so check it out! You may have noticed that we are receiving intros from a wide variety of sources. Olympians, SEC Champions, officials, swim moms and vendors are just some of the folks who have made an appearance. If you are traveling and want to send us an intro from a unique location, we'll be sure to include it. Interested in seeing where they all come from so far? Check out Excel Aquatics from around the world below!