June 4, 2021 Team News
June 4, 2021 Team News
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The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead
Please drop by on Sunday, June 6th at 3:00 pm at Tailgate Brewery on Charlotte Avenue for a team gathering in honor of Coach Christina. Please drop by for some refreshments and to wish Christina well with her new job and upcoming move to her hometown. We will be there for a number of hours, so if you're not there right at 3:00, don't worry. Monday will be her last practice before heading to St. Louis.
If you are interested in going to Greensboro for the 2021 USMS SC Nationals, please sign up soon before it fills! The entry deadline is June 21. Since we have not been to any recent meets, we are able to use times up to 3 years ago, as well as timed swims performed in practice.
The USMS 2K Fitness Challenge kicked off this week, and we will participate in practice starting tomorrow!
:) Coach Chris
Important Swim Practice Information
Important Swim Practice Information
Be sure to note the changes in place with our Summer Practice Schedule, so that you do not come at the wrong time, as has been the case with many swimmers these past two weeks - See Below!
A reminder that the COVID-19 facility protocol is no longer in place for the natatorium.
Note: As per CDC guidelines, those who have been vaccinated no longer need to wear masks outside or inside. You are encouraged to wear a mask if you are not vaccinated or have any special concerns.
Starting on Monday, May 24, Masters practices will follow this outlined schedule. As usual, any weekly changes will be noted in Friday's Team News.
Summer Practice Schedule
Summer Practice Schedule
The Summer Practice Schedule is now in place. The schedule may look different, but it actually remains the same for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Changes only impact Monday and Friday practices.
Open Water Sunday
Open Water Sunday
Just a reminder that there are informal open water swims happening each Sunday at 8:00 am for whoever would like to participate. Contact Teammates Tyler Michael or Ellen Messerly to find out more details.
Get into the Olympic Spirit
Get into the Olympic Spirit
A documentary, The Greatest Race, will air on June 10th, digs into the legendary 400 Freestyle Relay win for the U.S. men in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. For anyone who has not seen the race, watch it! It will give you chills.
Events
Events
USMS 2021 Swim.com Summer Fitness Challenge (2k)
USMS 2021 Swim.com Summer Fitness Challenge (2k)
June 1 - 15, 2021
Looking for a fun challenge this summer? Try the Summer Fitness Challenge, a 2K swim or dryland workout that takes place between June 1-15. The Summer Fitness Challenge can be done in any manner desired: in a pool or open water, straight through, as a member of a relay, or even with fins. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Coach Chris.
2021 USMS Short Course National Championships
2021 USMS Short Course National Championships
July 21-25, 2021, Greensboro, NC
Full meet information is now available! It is important to note that the Order of Events and format are a bit different than usual due to COVID restrictions. You can check out the National Qualifying Times, but remember that you can still enter 3 individual events plus relays without having any qualifying times! If you are interested in going, please let me know, so that I make sure we have enough hotel rooms. All teammates are welcome and encouraged to participate!
Teammate Tattle
Teammate Tattle
Christina Twist heads out of town on Monday after practice. Be sure to thank her for her superb coaching and wish her well on Sunday at Tailgate or in practice on Monday. We will miss her!
Lexi Karpinski continues her adventures out west, trying out skydiving and hiking the Grand Canyon in her fastest time yet, which can be attributed to her improved strength and fitness from all her swimming!
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