Westchester Triathalon

Its time for the Westchester Triathlon , which  in September, for the kids.

http://www.westchestertriathlon.org/webforms/wp_menuDetail.aspx?pgid=13&pgrp=2

Good luck!

Julie

Olympics: Men's Free Relay video

I'm sure many of you have been watching the Olympic swimming events. I plan to post more about the races ASAP.

In the meantime, watch the last leg of this amazing relay -- the Men's 4x100 free relay, with Michael Phelps, Garrett Weber-Gale, Cullen Jones, Jason Lezak. Wow.

The full race is here (but you may have to download some software.)

Julie's pre-season swim meet

If anyone from the team is in town this week, Julie's got a challenge for you...


From Coach Julie:

Happy August! Team members are invited to a fun meet with my summer team at the Amackassin Club.

Who: Tsunami Swim team vs. Amackassin Club

When: Friday, Aug 8th 4:30 warm up, 5pm start.**

Where: Amackassin Club. 557 Palisade Ave, Yonkers, NY (Near Gorton HS)
(click here for a map)

Meet format: 8/u are 25's, ages 9-17 are all 50's.
Order of events: Free, Back, Breast, Fly, 200 Free relay, possible t-shirt relay-time permitting. Meet will last approx 1 1/2 hrs.

RSVP: Please let me know via email if you CAN attend and include your current age and 3 individual events you would like to swim.

Hope to see you Friday!

Julie

Diversity in Competitive Swimming: Video

Nicely done piece from the Today Show.




Another story on the topic, and Cullen Jones, from the New York Times is here.

Olympic Trials on TV

From Coach Julie:

Hope everything is going well in the off-season.
Below is the television schedule for the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials,which start this weekend in Omaha. Set aside some time to check it out-swimming is not televised as often as it should be!

Enjoy!

-JS

(Times and dates removed, since they have past - FP)

(From Frank: If you can't wait, or if you missed it, check out some of NBC's Olympic swimming video features here. )

USA Olympic Swimming Psyche Sheet

The USA Olympic swim trials are coming up for the Beijing games.

Michael Phelps has his eye on grabbing gold in 9 events, but there are many more athletes bringing their A-game to the Omaha event. Also Katie Hoff is entered in 7 events.

Here is a link to the psyche sheet -- look at those times!

Here is a video of Hoff's world record 400-IM last year in Australia.

Summer Camp

Interested in a summer swim camp at West Point?

Julie asks to share this info from another Tsunami parent:

"The camp has received good reviews and is very well run and safe. The cost for an overnight 1 week session is $520. "

Check out more info here...

Tsunami take 6th place at Championships

From Coach Julie:

Hi everyone.

Congratulations to the Tsunami Swim Team on their 6th place finish in Sunday's WFSL Championships. This is the highest finish we have ever earned in our short history as a competitive team.

We also have "league champions" in the boys 12/u 200 Medley Relay: Pierce Butler, Joshua Gonzalez, Adonis Fortunato, and Thomas Heubel. Congratulations on earning 1st place and also setting a new team record.

Check out the video of that great race:



Also, enjoy video of the 12-girls medley relay:



Everyone showed tremendous effort and we are extremely proud of the results.

Full meet results will be available later (I'll post them here when I get them - Frank), as well as new records.

Upcoming Events:
-Regular practice the rest of this week.
-Please visit the blog and print out a form for our fun meet, which is this Saturday, March 15th at 10am.

Sign up for any five events and hand in to me by Thursday (email them if you can't make practice); Relays can be entered Saturday morning. Parents, Coaches, Masters, Tsunami are all invited to participate. We will also need 7 timers to help.

Team Dinner: Saturday, April 5th, 4:30pm Coyne Park. Sign ups are at the pool. More info on blog.

We would like to continue the tradition of having the swimmers submit their "favorite moment" of the season which we publish in our end-of-season booklet. Please include name, age, number of years on the team, and your favorite moment. This can be emailed to me with your name and "quote" in the subject line.

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful and memorable season!

Time Trials wrap up; Final on Sunday

From Coach Julie:

What a week of fast swimming! Congratulations to all of our swimmers- There were 18 new team records after the conclusion yesterday, which included the boys-12-age-group breaking EVERY record (7) and tying one of them.

(Click here for full results.)

Saturday is the final practice before finals....top 16 (and 17, 18th places) from 10-12pm.
You must be in attendance.

On Sunday, swimmers should arrive by 9:30am at Felix Festa...doors open at 9:45am for warm ups. A letter with important information will be distributed on Saturday at practice.

Don't forget: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS IS THIS WEEKEND!!

Top 16 (and alternates):

8's: Gloria, Julia, Angelina, Mary Kate

10's: Liam B, Brian, Matthew, Kyle, Alec, Niamh, Lauren, Ylenia, Hana, Cailin,

12's: Pierce, Jonathan, Adonis, Marco, Joshua, Thomas, Yakub, Brian Robotham, Roxanne, Brianna, Francesca, Karlett, Imani, Aysha, Michelle

14's: Leandro, Chris, Rory, Dean, James, Abrahim, Michael Marte, Evan, Jasmine, Eleanor, Deandra, Sarah, PJ

18's:Ruben, Michal Lengowicz, Jennifer, Natalia, Alexia,

Regular practice for all team members will be next week, and our fun meet is Saturday, 3/15. Start getting in your forms!

Good luck to all of our swimmers this weekend!

GO TSUNAMI!

Time Trials: Wednesday 14s-18s (video!)

From Coach Julie:

Great effort tonight. You all did fantastic. Top 16 should come to practice tomorrow (Thurs) at 7pm and also Saturday at 10am.

Here are the full results.

And here's a video of the Boys Medley Relay (Dean, Rory, Ruben & P.J.) racing in what may prove to be team record time of 2:00:72.




GO Tsunami!

Time Trials: Tuesday -- 12-under (Updated)

From Coach Julie:

I'm happy to report that day III of trials was filled with great energy and extremely fast times. I can't keep up with all the new team records; I will have to update and send out on Thursday. I'm bragging, not complaining. =)

(UPDATED: Click here for the full results)

Final Day of trials is tomorrow for the 14/18 age groups. Swimmers should arrive by 5:20pm. Once again, let me know ASAP of any absences or if you will be late, otherwise you will be scratched.

Stop by the pool and come cheer on your teammates!

(NO practice tomorrow (Wed) after meet...see you Thurs)

Top 16 (in bold) below qualified for finals on Sunday. 17/18 are first and second alternates. Congratulations to all swimmers.
Don't forget practice for top 16 on Thursday at 7pm and also Saturday at 10am.
Place/Name/Time

Freestyle
3rd Roxanne 29.1
13. Karlett 30.83
18. Michelle 32.01
8. Adonis 28.84
17. Marco 31.52 (1st alt.)
19. Jonathan 31.86

Back
5. Roxanne 35.78
12. Imani 37.31
23 Francesca 41.54
2. Thomas 34.26
6. Pierce 36.75
16. Yakub 40.96

Breast
10. Joshua 41.91
9. Aysha 40.96
15. Brian R. 45.99
6. Michelle 39.87
19. Francesca 44.49

Fly
6. Karlett 33.69
20. Aysha 39.13
24. Francesca 41.06
3. Adonis 31.81
8. Jonathan 34.96
15. Yakub 34.52
Girls Med Relay: 2nd (2:20.15)
Boys Med: 1st (2:15.55)
Boys Free Relay: 3rd (2:03.32)
Girls Free Relay: 4th (2:05.13)

Time Trials: Monday - 10-under

From Coach Julie:

The Tsunami Swim Team had another great day at trials. The 10 and under showed some of the fastest times of the season in their events!

Top 16 move on to finals on 3/9. Reminder: There will be a short Practice following tomorrow's trials at approx 8pm for 30 minutes (for top 16 and alternates). Please be ready to get right in the pool after the conclusion of the meet.

One more reminder: No one is allowed on deck except competing swimmers and parents who are volunteering with ID tags.

See all the 12's tomorrow at 5:30pm sharp.

Boys Medley (5th) 2:41.73
Girls Medley (4th) 2:54.00

Free:
Kyle (12th) 34.91
Brian (14) 35.02
Nick (28) 45.00
Lauren (22) 36.54
Hana (24) 37.21
Ylenia (28) 38.76

Back:
Matthew (10) 43.05
Alec (13) 44.54
Leonardo (20) 49.89
Cailin (7) 39.74
Lauren (21) 48.30
Lara (55.62)

IM (timed final)
Niamh (6) 1:25.03
Cailin (12) 1:27.88
Melissa (23) 1:47.66
Kyle (8) 1:26.37
Liam (15) 1:34.10
Kendall (22) 1:57.87

Breast
Ylenia (14) 49.09
Hana (16) 50.33
Brian (2) 40.69
Liam (8) 47.63

Fly
Alec (15) 49.19
Matthew (17) 50.14
Lara (24) 51.18
Melissa (26) 54.99

Free Relays (places TBA)
Boys: 2:36.99
Girls: 2:27.23

Time Trials: Sunday Results; ready for Monday!

From Coach Julie:

Today (Sunday) the 8/u's did a fantastic job during the first day of trials. We were a small but competitive group! Congrats to all our swimmers!

Monday, begins trials at Mark Twain with a warm up each day at 5:30pm.
Please arrive BEFORE the start. If you are not on time and the coach is not notified, YOU WILL BE SCRATCHED FROM THE MEET.

Monday: 10 and unders
Tues: 12 and unders
Wed: 14/18's. (we will need 2 timers)

We will also need a runner for each night. Tsunami older kids welcome.

After the conclusion of the meet on Monday and Tuesday (approx 8pm), I would like to have a (very) brief warm up (time permitting) for the 12-18 age groups. Come early and cheer on your teammates. It's going to be a fun and exciting week at Mark Twain! Go Tsunami!

Results from Sunday:
Freestyle:
Mary Kate (26th) 20.82
Joseph (24) 20.00

Back:
Angelina (13) 23.5
Mary Kate (21) 25.31
Joseph (23) 27.45
Gloria (29) 32.45

IM (timed final)
Julia (6th) 1:38.25

Breast:
Angelina (5th) 24.00
Julia (7th) 24.62
Girls Medley R: 7th 1:37.03
Girls Free R: 8th 1:30.25

Time Trials; The Wave; Coach's Advice

From Frank:

Its usually around this time, the end of the season, when you look back and are amazed that we started the season together in September, nearly 7 months ago. Heres to hoping that those long weeks of of hard work and dedication pay off in great performances and exciting efforts over the next week during time trials and championships.

No matter what, we should all be proud of the Tsunami athletes. The best of luck to each and every one of you.

From Julie:

I'm looking forward to this year's Championships. We have all been working hard in practice and I want put all our efforts to the best use. Everyone should conserve their energy and get enough rest over the weekend and keep your stress levels to a minimum. "Carbo-loading" is a must the night before your race. Pasta is one of the best ways to get sufficient carbs.

On the day of your races, make sure you eat a balanced breakfast and lunch, as well as a light meal right after school (see December issue of "The Wave"). Eat a few healthy snacks during the day so that your energy level does not fall. Also, be sure that you are well hydrated before your races (see January issue of "The Wave").

Don't forget to bring warm clothes to wear between races, as well as "swimmer food", drinks, and your best cheering voices! GO TSUNAMI!

Heres the latest issue of the Wave!

Tsunami events AFTER the finals

While the championships loom large in the immediate future of Tsunami athletes, here are two events that will occur AFTER the league gives out its last medals.

The first is a fun meet:

Yonkers Tsunami &
Yonkers Masters
2008 Red & White Yard Meet

Swimmers can compete in up to 5 events, and heats will run on times, not age! Try your hand at a new event, or take on your parents and the coaches!

Click here for the signup sheet. (Updated with live link, Thanks Jenn.)

Then in April...