Although we were delayed a day due to dreary weather, we have officially kicked-off the start of summer swim team season. All of the swimmers arrived today anxious to jump right into the pool. I was so excited to see many of our returning swimmers at practice, as well as many new Stingrays who have decided to join our team. All of the coaches and I really look forward to see just how much each and every one of our swimmers will improve over the course of the season.
Not only do we have many new swimmers on the team this year, but we have new equipment as well. We finally are through with blocks of cement in buckets to hold the backstroke flags! The team has invested in brand new flagpoles, which will significantly help our swimmer’s races. Our new flagpoles are anchored in the ground, meaning that they will be in the same place each time they are used. This will make the swim count of backstroke very accurate for the swimmers, and give our pool deck a professional look. The coaches are pleased that we will be using the backstroke flags during practice at least twice a week, rather than just the day of the meet. As nice as these new flagpoles look, I ask all swimmers to please refrain from leaning/touching/holding onto them! Additional equipment we will be using on a regular basis will include kickboards and alignment boards.
So to conclude my first entry of the season, I want to personally welcome all of our new families, along with returning families to our WWS Stingrays team. I can’t wait to get to know each and every one of you. Despite the chilly weather this week, keep up your enthusiasm, and I’ll see you at the pool!
- Coach Elizabeth Watts
