Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Christmas Break Practice and Jension Invite

Tis the season!

It is the great time of year when anyone that is not connected to swimming cannot understand what the guys go through over these next few weeks. Christmas break practice is the TOUGHEST part about being a swimmer. It is also, however, the time were the swimmers can make the most progress. The main thing is to be at the practices if at all possible. The Christmas schedule has been distributed via email and I will post it here as well. As a reminder, if someone is going to miss a practice, please let the coaches know in advance. On top of that, any activities where injury could occur (i.e. skiing, snowboarding, etc.) is best avoided.

Christmas break practice:
Sat Dec. 22 : 11-1

Mon Dec.24: 9-12
Tues Dec.25: OFF
Wed Dec.26: 11-2
Thur Dec.27: JENISON INVITATIONAL
Fri Dec.28: 11-2
Sat Dec.29: 11-1

Mon Dec.31: 11-2
Tues Jan. 1: OFF
Wed Jan. 2: 11-2
Thur Jan. 3: 11-2
Fri Jan. 4: 11-2
Sat Jan. 5: 9-11

In regards to the Jenison Invitational, it is a great meet! It is a perfect way to break up Christmas break training and swim a fun meet. The entire team will participate.

Enjoy your holiday season. Encourage your swimmers as this is a tough time.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

***NORTHVIEW RESCHD***

ATTENTION:

The Northview meet scheduled for Thursday, December 11th, has been RESCHEDULED for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 12th.

We will be having practice at the normal time tonight (Tuesday). There will not be practice tomorrow (Wednesday) morning or evening.

The swimmers and divers will still need to be at the bus at 4:15 and it is a way way trip. If there are people in need of rides, let us know.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

1st Meet, Jension HS!!!

The guys have been working really hard in the pool and we have arrived at their first chance to showcase what they can do!

On Thursday, we will travel to Jension HS to face off against the Wildcats. It should be a very competitive meet for every swimmer on our team. The meet starts at 6:30 and we would like as many fans as possible. With a team of more than 30, we can fill those stands!!

On Friday morning, I will do a write up to post on the blog about the performances. Feel free to post your questions, concerns, and encouragements.

For a map, CLICK HERE.

2007-2008 Schedule

  • 12/6, THUR, Jenison @ Jenison, 6:30
  • 12/11, TUE, Northview @ Northview, 6:30
  • 12/15, SAT, West Michigan Relays @ Zeeland East, TBA
  • 12/18, TUES, Rockford @ Rockford, 6:30
  • 12/20, THURS, Zeeland East @ Zeeland East, 6:30
  • 12/27, THURS, Jenison Invitational @ Jenison, ALL DAY
  • 1/8, TUES, Forest Hills Nrthn @ FH Aqu. Ctr, 7:00
  • 1/10, THUR, West Catholic @ Union, 6:30
  • 1/17, THUR, Catholic Central @ David D. Hunting YMCA
  • 1/22, TUES, Holland Christian @ Hol. Aqu. Ctr, 6:30
  • 1/31, THUR, Cntrl/Crstn @ Creston, 6:30
  • 2/7, THUR, Union @ Union, 6:30
  • 2/12, TUES, West Ottawa @ West Ottawa, 6:30
  • 2/14, THUR, Ottawa Hills @ Ottawa Hills, 6:30
  • 2/26, TUES, GR City Prelims @ Ottawa Hills, 4:30
  • 2/27, WED, GR City Diving Prelims @ OH, 5:30
  • 2/28, THURS, GR City Finals @ OH, 6:00
  • 3/4, TUES, MHSAA Diving Regionals, TBA
  • 3/7, FRI, MHSAA State Prelims @ Holland Aqu. Ctr., Noon
  • 3/8, SAT, MHSAA State Finals @ HAC, Noon

GRCHS ALL TIME RECORDS

  • 200 Medley Relay - 1:39.09, Quinn Bylsma,Geoff Ludema, Jon Herrema, Kurt VanAllsberg 2006
  • 200 Freestyle - 1:40.67, Brad Flikkema 1996
  • 200 IM - 1:58.76, Brad Flikkema 1996
  • 50 Freestyle - 21.72, Derek VanderHeide 1991
  • Diving - 538.00, Bill VanEe 1984
  • 100 Butterfly - 52.56, Dean Postma 1985
  • 100 Freestyle - 47.71, Brad Flikkema 1995
  • 500 Freestyle - 4:33.48, Brad Flikkema 1996
  • 200 Free Relay - 1:28.50, Matt Hollebeek, Steve Wolma, Derek VanderHeide, Mark Breukink 1991
  • 100 Backstroke - 55.06, Jeff Snapper 1996
  • 100 Breaststroke - 58.76, Geoff Ludema 2007
  • 400 Free Relay - 3:16.39, Jeff Leppink, Jon Herrema, Geoff Ludema, Kurt VanAllsburg 2006