Pre Senior

Practice

Monday 4:00-6:30 at COM
Tuesday 4:00-5:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:00-6:30 at COM
Thursday 4:00-5:45 at COM
Friday 4:00-6:30 at COM
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday OFF
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Strength & Conditioning

Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the END of workout. PLEASE bring closed toe shoes to wear!

Meets

Mar 13-15 Junior Olympics
Apr 2-5 Far Westerns — coaches entries — OPEN – SEE BELOW
Apr 18-19 Long Course Meet (TBD which one… will know soon) — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Apr 25 – TUNATHON! More info coming very soon
May 2-3 NVST Long Course — online entries — OPEN
May 30-31 VJO Long Course — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
June 27-28 NVST Long Course — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 10-12 LC Junior Olympics — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 17-19 RESL Champs — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 23-26 LC Far Westerns — coaches entries — NOT OPEN YET

**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

Far Western Entries are due later this week – If you are planning to go to Far Westerns – PLEASE send me your swimmers events they would like to swim and I will enter them. I need these by WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!
We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
I have lessons available this month! If you would like a lesson sign up

Senior

Practice

Monday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Tuesday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Wednesday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Thursday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Friday OFF
Saturday OFF (MALs group check with Don)
Sunday 10:00-12:30 at RHS

Strength & Conditioning

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:50-7:00am at COM

Meets

Apr 2-5 Far Westerns — coaches entries — OPEN – SEE BELOW
Apr 25 – TUNATHON! More info coming very soon
May 10 High School Walk On meet — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
June 4-7 Summer Sanders — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
June 21-28 Olympic Trials
June 27-28 OAPB SR Open — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 10-12
WCAB SR trials & finals — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Super League — coaches entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 28-Aug 1 Clovis Western Zones — coaches entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 20-Aug 2 Futures — coaches entries — NOT OPEN YET
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

Far Western Entries are due later this week – If you are planning to go to Far Westerns – PLEASE send me your swimmers events they would like to swim and I will enter them. I need these by WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!
Swimmers new to training with the SR group should NOT go to early morning S&C. It is important for those swimmers to come to practice a little early a few days a week to do their shoulder stabilization exercises before practice.
We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!

103 days to Olympic Trials 2020

See you at the pool

Devon

Hello-

PRACTICE – Normal this week (today included)! This is the last week of the Winter session; so, if you are continuing in the Spring (and I sure hope you are), please register ASAP!

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SPRING REGISTRATION (Spring info email attached below)

MEETS/EVENTS -

Please note we made one change so far, the May 2nd home meet is moved to the 9th!

3/13-15 JUNIOR OLYMPICS in Santa Clara – Good luck Tuna!

3/21,22 Rohnert Park C/B/A+ – enter online

3/27 PARENTS NIGHT at TPC

4/3,4,5 Far Westerns – coaches entry (we will handle after JO’s)

4/4 Friday Night Timetrial @ TPC!

4/25 TUNATHON!!!!

4/26 10-Un Champs – requires ‘A’ times for 8-un and ‘BB’ times for 10-un swimmers

5/6 PICTURE DAY! SMILE!

*5/9 TPC HOME MEET!

5/23 Montclair Pentathlon – fun meet with t-shirt awards!

5/30,31 Vallejo Long Course

6/4 END OF SPRING PARTY

6/27,28 NAPA Long Course

7/11,12 LC JO’s

7/16 SUMMER TEAM BANQUET

7/18,19 RESL CHAMPIONSHIPS -TEAM EFFORT END OF SUMMER HURRAH!

7/25,26 FAR WESTERNS

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QUOTE – Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone. – John Wooden

See you at the pool!, Coach Mike

SPRING UPDATE

Hello-

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….SPRING IS IN THE AIR……Welcome to the Spring session of Regular Swim Team. We start March 16! This session usually involves the influx of energy and swimmers from the Jr. Team as well as the return of some of our swimmers who have taken the Winter off. Welcome and/or welcome back! I’ll be sending out weekly updates throughout the season, but wanted to give everyone some framework for the upcoming months. SPRING REGISTRATION FORMS — please take a minute to register online. Please note TPC members will check out with a $0 charge — we will simply charge your TPC acct.!

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FOR SWIMMERS JOINING FROM JR. TEAM

The primary differences between the 2 programs are the pool, the practice times/frequency, and the meets:

Pool-the pool is 5 yards longer and 6 degrees cooler. Do not call it the ‘cold pool’! It is 80 degrees, standard temperature for a competition pool anywhere in the world!
Practice-practice is offered 5 days a week…come as much as you like..I recommend 3 times/week minimum. I don’t take attendance, but it is pretty obvious to see the correlation between success and time in the pool!
Meets-the meets range from 2 hour home meets to the most competitive meets in the Western US. I suggest everyone plan on hitting at least 1 meet this season. You wouldn’t join a soccer team and not play in the games, would you?
FOR SWIMMERS RETURNING FROM WINTER BREAK

Welcome back! It may take a bit of time to work off the rust —stay patient and trust that you will be back into form soon. Ask questions…

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MEETS—meets are an important part of what competitive swimming is about. We are not a fitness swim team—Meets require volunteers, and while we do not mandate volunteerism, it is nice to be a part of your child’s sport! Lend a hand!—nothing we do requires an advanced degree, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help out. Our team could not function without some parents stepping up.

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DIVE CLINIC – This season, Coach Marco and I will be offering a Dive/Turn focused clinic every Wednesday from 3-3:30 (right before Group 1). Cost is $180mem/$234 for 11 sessions starting 3/18 and going through 6/3 (no Spring Break Clinic). Email me if you are interested!

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SUMMERTIME (starts June 15)—This summer, in an effort to keep the team together as much as possible, with family vacations, etc.—we will be offering week-by-week registration (with a substantial price break for those who are ‘all-in’)—practices are offered in the morning as well as in the afternoon! The Summer is highlighted by the RESL CHAMPIONSHIPS and the SUMMER TEAM BANQUET.

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RESL CHAMPIONSHIPS—This is our end of summer championships. Much of our team participates from Jr. Teamers to Senior level swimmers (there are no qualification times), and it is one of the meets we compete in where we keep track of the score and try to win! It is a great intro to high-level swimming, and is often a spring-board to long-term competitive swimming. If you see your kids swimming long-term, this is an important developmental meet—and the end of the summer for many of our swimmers!

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CONTACT—Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns over the season —mike@northbayaquatics.org don’t ‘reply to’ this email. I do enjoy feedback, and want to know any ideas to make the team and your experience better.

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See you at the pool!, Coach Mike

Hello-

….SPRING IS IN THE AIR……Welcome to the Spring session of Regular Swim Team. We start March 16! This session usually involves the influx of energy and swimmers from the Jr. Team as well as the return of some of our swimmers who have taken the Winter off. Welcome and/or welcome back! I’ll be sending out weekly updates throughout the season, but wanted to give everyone some framework for the upcoming months. SPRING REGISTRATION FORMS — please take a minute to register online. Please note TPC members will check out with a $0 charge — we will simply charge your TPC acct.!

​
FOR SWIMMERS JOINING FROM JR. TEAM

The primary differences between the 2 programs are the pool, the practice times/frequency, and the meets:

Pool- the pool is 5 yards longer and 6 degrees cooler. Do not call it the ‘cold pool’! It is 80 degrees, standard temperature for a competition pool anywhere in the world! The kids will get accustomed to it with practice.
Practice- practice is offered 5 days a week…come as much as you like..I recommend 3 times/week minimum. I don’t take attendance, but it is pretty obvious to see the correlation between success and time in the pool!
Meets- the meets range from 2 hour home meets to the most competitive meets in the Western US. I suggest everyone plan on hitting at least 1 meet this season. You wouldn’t join a soccer team and not play in the games, would you?
FOR SWIMMERS RETURNING FROM WINTER BREAK

Welcome back! It may take a bit of time to work off the rust —stay patient and trust that you will be back into form soon. Ask questions…

​
MEETS – meets are an important part of what competitive swimming is about. We are not a fitness swim team—Meets require volunteers, and while we do not mandate volunteerism, it is nice to be a part of your child’s sport! Lend a hand!—nothing we do requires an advanced degree, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help out. Our team could not function without some parents stepping up.

TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE NOW THROUGH SUMMER

SPRING SESSION STARTS 3/16!

3/21,22 Rohnert Park C/B/A+ – enter online

3/27 PARENTS NIGHT at TPC – more info out soon!

4/3,4,5 Far Westerns – coaches entry (we will handle after JO’s)

4/4 Friday Night Timetrial @ TPC!

4/25 TUNATHON!!!!

4/26 10-Un Champs – requires ‘A’ times for 8-un and ‘BB’ times for 10-un swimmers

5/2 TPC HOME MEET!

5/6 PICTURE DAY! SMILE!

5/23 Montclair Pentathlon – fun meet with t-shirt awards!

5/30,31 Vallejo Long Course

6/4 END OF SPRING PARTY @ TPC

6/27,28 NAPA Long Course

7/11,12 LC JO’s

7/16 SUMMER TEAM BANQUET

7/18,19 RESL CHAMPIONSHIPS -TEAM EFFORT END OF SUMMER HURRAH!

7/25,26 FAR WESTERNS

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HERE ARE THE 3 BASIC TRACKS:

BEGINNER—4/4 TPC TIME TRIAL—5/2 TPC HOME MEET—6/1 Rafael Racquet Club Meet—any other meets offered at TPC or the Rafael Racquet Club

these are all unsanctioned meets that are VERY user friendly and either at TPC or the Rafael Racquet Club. I handle all sign-ups by using ‘sign-up genius’—stay tuned to my weekly emails!

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INTERMEDIATE – all beginner meets + short course sanctioned meets

the additional meets are ‘sanctioned’ meets and require a little more commitment, Pacific Swimming Registration, and tend to be a little more of a drive. Sign-ups are usually online via ‘swim-connection’ or ‘Fast Swims’. They are all very friendly to novice swimmers!—email me with any questions.

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ADVANCED – all beginner and intermediate meets + qualification meets + Long Course meets

these meets have time requirements or are appropriate for more advanced swimmers (for example Long Course Meets (50m))

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TUNATHON – a fun/fundraiser/team-building event at TPC…support your local TUNA!

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DIVE CLINIC – This season, Coach Marco and I will be offering a Dive/Turn focused clinic every Wednesday from 3-3:30 (right before Group 1). Cost is $180mem/$234non-mem for 11 sessions starting 3/18 and going through 6/3 (no Spring Break Clinic). Email me if you are interested!

​

SUMMERTIME (starts June 15) – This summer, in an effort to keep the team together as much as possible, with family vacations, etc.—we will be offering week-by-week registration (with a substantial price break for those who are ‘all-in’)—practices are offered in the morning as well as in the afternoon! The Summer is highlighted by the RESL CHAMPIONSHIPS and the SUMMER TEAM BANQUET.

​

RESL CHAMPIONSHIPS – This is our end of summer championships. Much of our team participates from Jr. Teamers to Senior level swimmers (there are no qualification times), and it is one of the meets we compete in where we keep track of the score and try to win! It is a great intro to high-level swimming, and is often a spring-board to long-term competitive swimming. If you see your kids swimming long-term, this is an important developmental meet—and the end of the summer for many of our swimmers!

​

CONTACT – Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns over the season —mike@northbayaquatics.org don’t ‘reply to’ this email. I do enjoy feedback, and want to know any ideas to make the team and your experience better.

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QUOTE – The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. — Lao Tzu

See you at the pool!, Mean Mike

Pre Senior

Practice

Monday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Tuesday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Thursday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday OFF

Next week we change our schedule for the spring…

S&C will be at the END of practice MWF

Monday 4:00-6:30 at COM

Tuesday 4:00-5:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:00-6:30 at COM
Thursday 4:00-5:45 at COM

Friday 4:00-6:30 at COM
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday OFF

Strength & Conditioning

Monday Wednesday Friday for the first 45 minutes of practice. PLEASE wear closed toe shoes!

Meets

Mar 13-15 Junior Olympics — online entries — OPEN
Apr 2-5 Far Westerns — coaches entries
Apr 18-19 Long Course Meet – TBD which one
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

Thank YOU for you flexibility this past Saturday with the last minute change! We appreciate your understanding and flexibility
Next week we are CHANGING OUR SCHEDULE it will remain this way until the summertime. Please plan accordingly! We know it is early for some and will cause some to be late because of their commute – no worries just arrive when you can and join in!
Our full Spring & Summer Meet Schedule is coming soon… look out for that email
We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
I have a few lessons available this month! If you would like a lesson sign up

Senior

Practice

Monday OFF
Tuesday 5:00-7:00 at RHS
Wednesday 5:00-6:30 at RHS
Thursday 5:00-7:00 at RHS
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:30 at RHS
Sunday 10:00-12:30 at RHS

Next week we change our schedule for the Spring…

Monday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Tuesday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Wednesday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Thursday 5:30-7:30 at COM
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:30 at RHS
Sunday OFF

Strength & Conditioning

NONE THIS WEEK – back to normal next week

Meets

COMING SOON
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

Excellent swimming at Sectionals this past weekend – full recap to come!
Next week we are CHANGING OUR SCHEDULE and it will remain this way until the summertime. Plan accordingly – all weekday workouts will be at COM!
We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!

See you at the pool

Devon

Pre Senior

Practice

Monday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Tuesday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Thursday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Friday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday OFF
Our schedule will shift a bit earlier on 3/9 – more info coming soon as we finalize details!

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Strength & Conditioning

Monday Wednesday Friday for the first 45 minutes of practice. PLEASE wear closed toe shoes!

Meets

Mar 13-15 Junior Olympics — OPEN
Apr 2-5 Far Westerns — coaches entries
Apr 18-19 Long Course Meet (TBD which one… coming soon) — NOT OPEN YET
Apr 26 TUNATHON!!! Save the Date
May 2-3 NVST Long Course — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
May 30-31 – VJO Long Course — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
June 27-28 NVST Long Course — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 10-12 Long Course JO’s — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 17-19 RESL CHAMPS – SAVE THE DATE!!! — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 23-26 Long Course FW — coaches entries

**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
I have lessons available this month!
Full AZ Recap coming soon… thank you to Denise de la Tour and Elizabeth Kilgore for all their help organizing beforehand, and of course to all the parents for making this happen. Every year this meet is AWESOME and we are so happy to have so many tuna competing!

Senior

Practice

Monday 5:00-7:00 at RHS
Tuesday 5:00-7:00 at RHS
Wednesday 5:00-7:00 at RHS
Thursday 5:00-7:00 at RHS
Friday OFF
Saturday OFF
Sunday OFF
Our schedule will shift back to COM on 3/9 – more info coming soon as we finalize details!

Strength & Conditioning

Wednesday and Friday 5:50-7:00 at COM

Meets

Feb 27- Mar 1 Sectionals — coaches entries
Mar 15-22 Orlando — coaches entries

Apr 26 TUNATHON!!! Save the date!

May 10 HS Walk on meet — online entries — NOT OPEN YET

June 4-7 Summer Sanders — coaches entries

June 21-28 Olympic Trials

June 27-28 OAPB Long Course — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
July 10-12 Walnut Creek T&F OR Super League — more info soon

July 28-Aug 1 Clovis Western Zones — coaches entries
July 30-Aug 2 Futures — coaches entries

**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

Please refer to email sent out last week with Sectionals itinerary for meet details!!!
We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!

See you at the pool

Devon