Just a reminder that practice for Tuesday will be 2:00-5:00 pm for the swimmers and 3:00-5:00 pm for the divers.
I will be posting results from our Black/Gold Meet on Tuesday. Forgot to do it before I left Friday.
Thanks to Coach Smith for posting the link to the Big Star pictures. They look awesome. If you have other photos from the trip or other team functions, please email them to me at coach_talsma@hotmail.com .
Hope everyone has a great Labor Day.
T
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Big Star Lake Retreat
If you are interested in seeing photos from our retreat, please click on the title "Big Star Lake Retreat" to access an online photo album in the Kodak Gallery. Once there, you should be able to order any of the prints. Thank you to Coach Talsma's in-laws for their generous hospitality.
Monday, August 25, 2008
THE MEETS ARE GETTING CLOSER
Our first meets are right around the corner and I think everyone is getting excited. We have been working tremendously hard the last couple of weeks and we are starting to see some great results. The girls are getting very worn down…which is to be expected. Please continue to get plenty of sleep, take in good calories, and take care of your body. Last week we did just under 50,000 yards. That makes a total of about 70,000 yards for the season thus far. It’s not all about the yardage…we have done a lot of quality work. I know that last week was a very tough week. You guys did a great job and really persevered. Remember our goal is to not just get through the workouts but to excel in the workouts and get faster.
I hope everyone is very excited to get up north and experience some team bonding without all the pain and yards. The weather looks like it will be perfect for the adventure. Come with a great attitude!!!
Our Otsego meet is the first day of school. The girls need to be on deck ready to roll at 5:15. Warm-up starts at 5:30 and the meet starts at 6:30.
Next Saturday is the West Michigan Relays at West Ottawa South High School on 152nd Ave. just north of Riley. Diving warm-ups start at 7:00 am and the diving starts at 9:00 am. Coach DeRoos will let the divers know when and where you will be meeting. Swimmers will meet at our pool at 11:20 am to ride the bus to West Ottawa. We will have transportation to the meet but will not have transportation home from the meet. Swimming warm-ups start at 12:00 pm and the swimming starts at 1:30 pm. The swimming should last about 3 or 4 hours.
The team is really starting to come together. Keep working hard and good things will come. Remember that everyone on the roster is an equal member of the team. Every person works hard and every person is important.
Keep up the great work.
This is a quote provide by Kay Berends that came at an opportune time:
Adversity causes some (wo)men to break;
others to break records.-William A. Ward
Let’s break some records,
Coach Talsma
I hope everyone is very excited to get up north and experience some team bonding without all the pain and yards. The weather looks like it will be perfect for the adventure. Come with a great attitude!!!
Our Otsego meet is the first day of school. The girls need to be on deck ready to roll at 5:15. Warm-up starts at 5:30 and the meet starts at 6:30.
Next Saturday is the West Michigan Relays at West Ottawa South High School on 152nd Ave. just north of Riley. Diving warm-ups start at 7:00 am and the diving starts at 9:00 am. Coach DeRoos will let the divers know when and where you will be meeting. Swimmers will meet at our pool at 11:20 am to ride the bus to West Ottawa. We will have transportation to the meet but will not have transportation home from the meet. Swimming warm-ups start at 12:00 pm and the swimming starts at 1:30 pm. The swimming should last about 3 or 4 hours.
The team is really starting to come together. Keep working hard and good things will come. Remember that everyone on the roster is an equal member of the team. Every person works hard and every person is important.
Keep up the great work.
This is a quote provide by Kay Berends that came at an opportune time:
Adversity causes some (wo)men to break;
others to break records.-William A. Ward
Let’s break some records,
Coach Talsma
Big Star Lake Here We Come!!!!
We will be heading up to Big Star Lake on Wednesday after morning practice. We will be leaving our pool at 10:45 am and returning Thursday night to our pool at 9:00 pm. The girls will need to bring; a snack, dessert, cookies, etc. to share, sleeping bag and pillow, swimsuit for playing in, swimsuit/cap/goggles for the lake swim, clothes that can get dirty, and sandals/shoes to wear for rafting/canoeing. We would appreciate it if the girls packed as light as possible as room will be tight.
The girls will need money for lunch in Newaygo (McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell) and for ice cream at Jones’.
We also need $30 from each girl to cover the canoeing/rafting, other food, and gas. Please have the money to Talsma by Tuesday mornings practice. If you are writing a check please make it out to Eric Talsma.
The phone number at the cottage is 231-898-3284 if an emergency should arise.
The girls will need money for lunch in Newaygo (McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell) and for ice cream at Jones’.
We also need $30 from each girl to cover the canoeing/rafting, other food, and gas. Please have the money to Talsma by Tuesday mornings practice. If you are writing a check please make it out to Eric Talsma.
The phone number at the cottage is 231-898-3284 if an emergency should arise.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Girls Season just around the corner
The summer season ended in fine fashion with our Hamilton Age Group Team finishing in 6th place out of 21 teams in the league. Congratulations to all the swimmers on their great times throughout the summer and especially at the conference meets.
The start of the girls season is right around the corner. The first day of practice is August 11. Here is the breakdown of the schedule...
8/11 - 8/15, practice 9-11 am at our pool
8/18 - 8/22, practice 8:30-10:30 am at Bouws Pool in Holland, 3-5 pm at our pool
8/19 is the Parent Night for Fall Sports. The meeting is at 7:00 pm in the High School Library and all parents of swimmers and divers should attend.
8/25 - 8/29, practice 8:30-10:30 am, 3-5 pm at our pool for both practices
8/27,28 we will be going to Big Star Lake for a team retreat. We will leave after practice on Wednesday morning and return Thursday night...more info will be posted later.
I will have the calendar available by the end of the week and will post it with a link on the right.
All swimmers will get a full calendar, team handbook, and swimsuit/sweatshirt order form on the first day of practice.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ATHLETES HAVE THEIR ATHLETIC PHYSICALS ON FILE (DATED AFTER APRIL 15, 2008) AND INSURANCE MONEY PAID IN THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE BEFORE THE FIRST PRACTICE.
Besides that...have a great rest of the summer. We'll see you all on August 11.
ET
The start of the girls season is right around the corner. The first day of practice is August 11. Here is the breakdown of the schedule...
8/11 - 8/15, practice 9-11 am at our pool
8/18 - 8/22, practice 8:30-10:30 am at Bouws Pool in Holland, 3-5 pm at our pool
8/19 is the Parent Night for Fall Sports. The meeting is at 7:00 pm in the High School Library and all parents of swimmers and divers should attend.
8/25 - 8/29, practice 8:30-10:30 am, 3-5 pm at our pool for both practices
8/27,28 we will be going to Big Star Lake for a team retreat. We will leave after practice on Wednesday morning and return Thursday night...more info will be posted later.
I will have the calendar available by the end of the week and will post it with a link on the right.
All swimmers will get a full calendar, team handbook, and swimsuit/sweatshirt order form on the first day of practice.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ATHLETES HAVE THEIR ATHLETIC PHYSICALS ON FILE (DATED AFTER APRIL 15, 2008) AND INSURANCE MONEY PAID IN THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE BEFORE THE FIRST PRACTICE.
Besides that...have a great rest of the summer. We'll see you all on August 11.
ET
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Summer AG Conference Meet Info
PLEASE LET YOUR COACH KNOW BY THURSDAY, JULY 17 IF YOU WILL NOT MAKE IT TO YOUR DESIGNATED CONFERENCE MEET. IF WE DON'T HEAR FROM YOU THAT YOU WILL NOT BE THERE, WE ARE PLANNING ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conference Meet info for all of the meets has finally gotten to us. Below are the specifics:
"B" Meet: Tuesday, July 22
Grandville HS Pool, 4700 Canal, Grandville, MI 49418
Warm-up: 7:45 am, Must be checked in by 8:15 am
Meet Start: 9:00 am
13 & Over Meet: Wednesday, July 23
Byron Center HS Pool, 8500 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Warm-up: 4:00 pm, Must be checked in by 4:15 pm
Meet Start: 5:00 pm
"A" Meet: Thursday, July 24
Grand Haven HS Pool, 17001 Ferris St., Grand Haven, MI 49417
Split into two sessions...Session I is 8&Unders and 9-10 Girls. Session II is 9-10 Boys and 11-12's.
Session I
Warm-up: 1:00 pm, Must be checked in by 1:15 pm
Meet Start: 2:00 pm
Session II
Warm-up: 4:30 pm, Must be checked in by 4:45 pm
Meet Start: 5:30 pm
PLEASE LET YOUR COACH KNOW BY THURSDAY, JULY 17 IF YOU WILL NOT MAKE IT TO YOUR DESIGNATED CONFERENCE MEET. IF WE DON'T HEAR FROM YOU THAT YOU WILL NOT BE THERE, WE ARE PLANNING ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conference Meet info for all of the meets has finally gotten to us. Below are the specifics:
"B" Meet: Tuesday, July 22
Grandville HS Pool, 4700 Canal, Grandville, MI 49418
Warm-up: 7:45 am, Must be checked in by 8:15 am
Meet Start: 9:00 am
13 & Over Meet: Wednesday, July 23
Byron Center HS Pool, 8500 Burlingame Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Warm-up: 4:00 pm, Must be checked in by 4:15 pm
Meet Start: 5:00 pm
"A" Meet: Thursday, July 24
Grand Haven HS Pool, 17001 Ferris St., Grand Haven, MI 49417
Split into two sessions...Session I is 8&Unders and 9-10 Girls. Session II is 9-10 Boys and 11-12's.
Session I
Warm-up: 1:00 pm, Must be checked in by 1:15 pm
Meet Start: 2:00 pm
Session II
Warm-up: 4:30 pm, Must be checked in by 4:45 pm
Meet Start: 5:30 pm
PLEASE LET YOUR COACH KNOW BY THURSDAY, JULY 17 IF YOU WILL NOT MAKE IT TO YOUR DESIGNATED CONFERENCE MEET. IF WE DON'T HEAR FROM YOU THAT YOU WILL NOT BE THERE, WE ARE PLANNING ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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