2009-10 Short Course Time Standards:

• 10/U & 11/12 Long Course Age Group
  
• 13/14 Long Course Age Group
  
• 15-18 Long Course Age Group
  
• Senior Standards
  

Message from the Coach:

Important Information for Swimmers and Parents for our upcoming Championship Season!!

It is time once again to start preparing for our Championship Season! It is very important that all swimmers begin to take care of their bodies.

• We are looking forward to a great championship season!!
• Please drink plenty of water to keep your bodies hydrated. It is a good idea to try to drink 5/32 oz bottles of water over the course of a whole day.
• Start to eat healthy foods. Stay away from the Junk Food and Soda! Don’t forget to eat breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
Go to bed on time and get a good night sleep to help your body recover.
Start wearing your sneakers wherever you go. Avoid wearing your flip flops and crocs.

The reason I want you to wear your sneakers versus your crocs or flip flops is that sneakers have arch support and are designed to cushion your feet and legs when you run or walk. This will keep your legs less fatigued. The first thing to go in a race is your legs so anything we can do to keep your legs from getting fatigued and tired is a plus. That is why it is very important to wear your sneakers wherever you go over the next two to four weeks. It is especially important that you wear your sneakers at the meet! Anytime you walk around, to the bathroom or behind the blocks wear your sneakers. It will give you an advantage over your competition.
Thank you and let’s have an awesome weekend at UCONN!!

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2008-2009 Connecticut Swimming, Inc. Scholar Athletes Named:

• Alexandra Damon
• Thomas DiGuglielmo
• Derrian Duryea
• Andrew Golankiewicz
• Jordan Grossman
• Rob Harder
• Kelly Heyde
• Madeleine Irwin
• Alyssa LaFrenierre
• Colleen Moore
• Laura Reeves
• Margaret Rodney
• Lauren Shea
• Christine Suchy
• Jennifer Abbott
• Shelby Fortin
• Caroline Higgins
• Lili Shainis
• Carolyn Tusa

Swimming All-American applications are due August 1st. Eligibility requirements are:

• For 10-12 graders only.
• Must have 3.5 GPA in academic subjects only for last school year.
• Meet qualifying times. See chart on www.usaswimming.org to see if you qualify.

If you qualify, download forms from USA Swimming website, have Wahoo coach sign as nominator then bring by your school to have GPA certified and mail to USA Swimming.

Parent Swimming Education:

"The Ten Commandments for Swimming Parents" by Rose Snyder

Parent Education Article:

“13 Steps to Being a Winning Parent”

The link I have attached below is a great article. This article is written by Dr. Alan Goldberg who is a sports psychologist who has done extensive work with USA Swimming. Enjoy! Coach Derek
13 Steps to Being a Winning Parent

Other Parent Articles:

• What's Going On In Practice
  
• What Do Coaches Say To Swimmers
  
• Praising Children
  
• Practice Is Too Hard
  
• Swimming Tired
  
• How To Help Your Swim Team
  

USA Parent Education Link

Wahoos in the News:

4th Year Wahoos participate in
St. Vincent's Swim Across the Sound
Their relay placed 6th overall this year in beautiful conditions with 5 Wahoo swimmers and Coach Steve.

The Wahoo Swimmers from Left to Right: Lauren Shea, Maddy Irwin, Jazzi Cooper, Danny Mangan, Thomas DiGuglielmo with Coach Steve.
The Wilton Wahoos wish to thank everyone who supported their efforts this year!!

Links:

• CT SWIM Data Query "FAST"
  
• CT SWIM "What's New"
  

Quote: Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work!!
                  Vince Lombardi

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