Hello Team,
We did it! 2009 Champions! Congratulations to everyone on the team - swimmers, parents and families. We had a lot of tight races and our swimmers won a good number races they weren't expecting to win. Several of our races came down to photo finishes and some involved challenges between coaches and the meet referee. Some went our way, others did not. But we still came out on top by a big enough margin that it is clear we are the Champions outright. Of particular note, Benjamin Hart and Hannah Steele both broke records in 6 and under freestyle and backstroke events, and Benjamin and Hannah along with Jase Williams and Elena Pierson broke the 6 and under freestyle relay record.
The final score was: Giles 2187, Tazewell 1860.5, Concord 1257.5 and Welch 548.
The swimmers did the work in the water, but there was also a huge amount of work on the deck that made the meet flow smoothly. Thanks to the planning and excellent operaton of the meet by the swim team officers and parent volunteers, this was the quickest and most efficiently run Association Meet in recent memory. Thanks to everyone for all this great work.
NEXT UP: The swim team Picnic at the Town Pool on August 17th. Dinner, awards and a pool party!
Way to Go Jets! It really IS our POOL, our MEET and OUR TROPHY!!!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The 2009 Association Meet is HERE!!!
Saturday July 25th is our Association Meet which we will host in the Pearisburg Town Pool. This will be an excellent meet this year. The Concord C-lions are strong again, Welch has regathered its team, and Tazewell is strong as ever. The races will be close and the meet will be very exciting.
Please plan to arrive at the pool by 8:30 at the latest to get set up. Because of meet officials's parking and special needs parkers, do not plan on parking in the pool parking lot. There is PLENTY of parking over at the KJ Community Center. Teams can set up wherever they like, but we will be in the tennis court area nearl the clerk of course. Our warm ups are at 9:10-9:19 and the meet starts at 10:00. I have a coaches meeting at 8:30, so I won't be available for you until right before warm ups. I will arrive at the Town pool around 8 am so you can catch me before 8:30 if you like. I will be by the pool most of the day, so you can find me there anytime you need me. I will try to make rounds through the set up area when I can just to make sure everybody is okay.
It is very important that we stay together as a team on Saturday. We have to help each other listen for when our events are called, and help find swimmers when they are late getting to the clerk. Of course you can move around and spend time by the pool cheering. Just be sure to circulate through the main Giles area now and then to make sure you know what is going on.
If you have a tent or a larger stand-up sun-shade that you are willing to bring share, that would be fantastic. The forecast is for good weather and a mix of clouds and sun. So having shelter is a good thing. You may want to bring a water proof ground cover to sit on or put your tent on. This will help. Remember to bring lots of dry towels, sweatshirts, pants, etc. And several pairs too so when one gets wet you can swap out. Remember this thing goes all day, so you will need to prepare for the long haul. If there is a storm (only 10-20% chance), there will be a delay - there can be no make up meet, so the meet will keep going as best it can!
After the meet, there will be an awards ceremony where they announce the winner and award trophies There are some special awards for retiring swimmers and high point scorers. I will collect all the medals and ribbons and we will give them out at the swim team party on Aug 17th.
Come ready to swim - its our pool - its our meet - its our trophy. Let's win this thing!
Go JETS!
Please plan to arrive at the pool by 8:30 at the latest to get set up. Because of meet officials's parking and special needs parkers, do not plan on parking in the pool parking lot. There is PLENTY of parking over at the KJ Community Center. Teams can set up wherever they like, but we will be in the tennis court area nearl the clerk of course. Our warm ups are at 9:10-9:19 and the meet starts at 10:00. I have a coaches meeting at 8:30, so I won't be available for you until right before warm ups. I will arrive at the Town pool around 8 am so you can catch me before 8:30 if you like. I will be by the pool most of the day, so you can find me there anytime you need me. I will try to make rounds through the set up area when I can just to make sure everybody is okay.
It is very important that we stay together as a team on Saturday. We have to help each other listen for when our events are called, and help find swimmers when they are late getting to the clerk. Of course you can move around and spend time by the pool cheering. Just be sure to circulate through the main Giles area now and then to make sure you know what is going on.
If you have a tent or a larger stand-up sun-shade that you are willing to bring share, that would be fantastic. The forecast is for good weather and a mix of clouds and sun. So having shelter is a good thing. You may want to bring a water proof ground cover to sit on or put your tent on. This will help. Remember to bring lots of dry towels, sweatshirts, pants, etc. And several pairs too so when one gets wet you can swap out. Remember this thing goes all day, so you will need to prepare for the long haul. If there is a storm (only 10-20% chance), there will be a delay - there can be no make up meet, so the meet will keep going as best it can!
After the meet, there will be an awards ceremony where they announce the winner and award trophies There are some special awards for retiring swimmers and high point scorers. I will collect all the medals and ribbons and we will give them out at the swim team party on Aug 17th.
Come ready to swim - its our pool - its our meet - its our trophy. Let's win this thing!
Go JETS!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tazewell at Giles - July 9, 2009
On Thursday we host the Tazewell Torpedoes at the Town Pool. We beat Tazewell in their pool earlier this season. Now we need to beat them in our pool! I hope everyone will come excited and ready to swim. Let's cheer for our team and make every race count.
Please arrive at the pool no later than 4:30 pm to get set up and get your events. We will warm up at 5 pm, and the meet will start at 5:30. We are planning on taking another team photo after our warm ups for the Association Meet program. Everyone needs to wear their Jets swim suit and / or anything purple.
Attached are the entries for the meet. Notice there have been some changes in who's swimming, so a few relay teams have changed. Please plan on cheering for your team mates when they swim. I want us to be VERY LOUD.
It will be cool when it gets dark, so bring lots of warm towels and clothes. This meet will be a little longer than most since it is a C meet, so have the kids bring some things to keep them entertained. Remember, no soda and no sugary snacks tomorrow. Fruit and pasta and clear liquids are best. We need every swimmer in top form, and pop and sugar will slow us down.
We need LOTS of parent help setting up and taking down the equipment for the meet. Please plan on helping to make this fast and efficient for all.
Thanks and LET'S GO JETS!!!
Please arrive at the pool no later than 4:30 pm to get set up and get your events. We will warm up at 5 pm, and the meet will start at 5:30. We are planning on taking another team photo after our warm ups for the Association Meet program. Everyone needs to wear their Jets swim suit and / or anything purple.
Attached are the entries for the meet. Notice there have been some changes in who's swimming, so a few relay teams have changed. Please plan on cheering for your team mates when they swim. I want us to be VERY LOUD.
It will be cool when it gets dark, so bring lots of warm towels and clothes. This meet will be a little longer than most since it is a C meet, so have the kids bring some things to keep them entertained. Remember, no soda and no sugary snacks tomorrow. Fruit and pasta and clear liquids are best. We need every swimmer in top form, and pop and sugar will slow us down.
We need LOTS of parent help setting up and taking down the equipment for the meet. Please plan on helping to make this fast and efficient for all.
Thanks and LET'S GO JETS!!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Victory at Concord!
The Giles Jets did it again - Winning at Concord 398 (Giles) to 204 (Concord). We are one step closer to our goal of an undefeated regular season. Our swimmers put in excellent efforts against some very fine swimmers. We always enjoy swimming Concord - one of the best coached teams in the Association. Congratulations to the team and all the parents for their support and help. Special thanks goes out to the swim team officers for their usual huge amount of work. And a special thanks to Coach Scott Widrig, who lead the team in victory. Thanks to all.
Next up: Tazewell comes to Pearisburg on July 9th. The Jets beat Tazewell in their own pool a week ago, so the Torpedoes will come to Pearisburg looking for a little payback. We have won both home meets against Tazewell over the last two years, and we are looking to keep that tradition alive!
Next up: Tazewell comes to Pearisburg on July 9th. The Jets beat Tazewell in their own pool a week ago, so the Torpedoes will come to Pearisburg looking for a little payback. We have won both home meets against Tazewell over the last two years, and we are looking to keep that tradition alive!
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