News: February 26, 2021
Important Updates for March 1-6
Coach Chris will be on vacation! But, no worries...we will have Coaches Christina, Mary H., Erin P. , and Walt (aka "The Old Guy/TOG," on deck for you!
NO MASTERS' PRACTICES NEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (March 5-6); Ensworth Aquatics will be hosting the 14&Under Southeastern Championships from Fri-Sun.
Look for a very brief news update accompanying the SignUps next Friday, the 5th, as Coach Chris will hopefully be chillaxing on a FL beach, rather than sitting inside on her computer. :)
:) Coach Chris
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Teammate Pics of the Week
Rabbi Flip pointing out Stephen B.'s "fitting" t-shirt
Angela, Kathleen, and Erin P. donning our awesome team t-shirts
Tizgel and 2 of her 3 kiddos playing in the snow
(Tizgel is the one on the right !)
Claudette and David enjoying the snow with Dixie
Erin P. and kiddos sledding last week
Coach Christina's fabulous snow angel
Practice Information
NO MASTERS' PRACTICES on Friday and Saturday (March 5-6).
If the signup for a certain practice is full, please contact me and ask to be on the wait list. Although I will be out of town, I will do my best to monitor the sign-ups.
A brief reminder about the locker room etiquette; please continue to use facility protocol by maintaining social distancing and wearing your mask throughout the building. Thank you.
The CURRENT SCHEDULE and signup list can be found on our "Practices" page or via the black button link to the right.
Check Out These Documentaries
NEW! ESPN's film, "Once Upon A Comeback," about Dara Torres premiered this past Monday. The documentary reviews Dara's struggles during her lengthy swimming career, as well as her notable return to the Olympics in 2008 as a 41-year old. Thanks for the heads-up, Elizabeth Heaston!
"The Weight of Gold," debuted in August 2020, and is definitely worth watching. Michael Phelps, The documentary concerns the mental health struggles of Olympic athletes after they compete, and Michael Phelps is incredibly open about living with depression.
Events - Including Two New Virtual Competitions
USMS 1-Hour ePostal Championships - Deadline extended to March 31!
You now have until March 31st to complete the USMS 1-Hour Swim! Let me know if you are interested, so that I can connect you with other teammates who also wish to participate. It would be great to have at least a few of you join in on the "fun." :) Also, notify me if you will need a timer/lap counter.
Thrice - (March 1-31, 2021) - An ePostal meet offered by MEMO (the same team that puts on the 400 Kick for Time!)
This new THRICE "swim meet" is quite creative, as each event is comprised of 3 swims of the same stroke or IM in different distances:
FR Sprint (50, 100, and 200); FR Distance (200, 500, and 100); Fly, BK, or BR (50, 100, and 200); and/or IM (100, 200, 400 IM). This event will take place the entire month of March, with great awards and cool t-shirts for purchase. Preliminary meet sheet
2021 TYR Last One Fast One (April 16-May 7, 2021) - Click on link for details.