Monday, November 24, 2008

slight changes

For the middle school girls,... tomorrows meet is the same as always (be on the deck at 3:00, wear your team shirt to school,..). Come prepared to swim fast!! On Wednesday though, I know that I have 8 AM for practice on the calender but I am changing it to 4:00 PM. It is optional because I know that it can be hard to get a ride, but I would like you to come if you can. It will go until about 5:15 or so. We won't be doing any hard stuff, just little fixes of strokes and turns and starts.
Make sure you rest up this weekend because when we come back it will go by fast and we will be working hard!! : )

Friday, November 21, 2008

Middle school updates

Even though we didn't win last night, I think we had a great meet. Going through the results, there were A LOT of best times. Way to go girls! On top of that, we set another free relay record! Awesome.
-Remember there is no practice tonight due to club TCB. Have a great weekend off : )
-We only have one practice and then we have our next meet so please come to practice on Monday ready to work and be mentally ready.
-Again, great job yesterday. 3-1 is still a great record to be proud of.

Monday, November 17, 2008

State Meet Info

Here is a link to the state info on the MHSAA website... http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/gsw/index.htm . Look at the D3 info for instructions on admittance, parking, etc. for the D3 meet.

I will have directions to Oakland by Wednesday.

Wednesday we will be heading back to the Talsma house for some pasta, etc. We should be done by 6:30 or 7:00.

Thursday, the middle school girls have a home swim meet. The state girls will have a short final workout before the MS meet starts. They will then head over to the west gym locker rooms to shave down. I would like for the girls to eat before we get on the road. If anyone would like to provide food for the girls for Thursday night that would be great. Just let me know if you would be willing. If we get a chance to eat here before we leave we won't be quite as late getting to Rochester. If we need to get a little something when we get there we can do that.

If you have any other questions, please let me know.

I am looking forward to some fast swimming and great diving this weekend!!!! The girls are ready to go fast!

It's all in the way we fly!!!!
T

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Keep it going,...

Our season has been going great thus far. We have beaten two teams that we usually don't and I think we have a great chance for the next one. I hope that we can keep the steam going and plow through our next couple meets like we did the others. I have been seeing great times and our we have been getting along great as a team. Please remember that as we get further along in our season, there will probably be less and less best times. Don't let that get you down. It's hard to keep dropping your times meet after meet. You will probably reach a plateau. That's OK. Just remember to keep doing your best and it'll be 'aight.'
-Pictures are on Monday. Don't forget your team suit!!!
-Away meet on Tuesday. We will be stopping after for some dinner (McDonalds) after the meet.
-Remember to keep getting your Vitamin C. We gotta try to stay healthy during this time of year!!
Lets keep it goin!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Varsity Girls' Awards Night

End of Season Awards

November 24, 7:00 pm
Hamilton Middle School Cafeteria

We will have a short time for dessert and socializing, followed by the presentation of season awards, participation awards, etc.

All parents of juniors and seniors are asked to bring a dessert.

If you have any questions, please call or email Coach Talsma.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

OK Green Finals Results

What a great meet. All of you girls swam great!!!!

I will need to write some more later.

It's all in the way we fly!!!
T

Friday, November 7, 2008

Conference Prelims Results

We definitely flew tonight. Let's keep it rolling and go even faster tomorrow.

It's all in the way we fly.
T