Bethpage PAL Barracudas Swim Club

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TVSC January Joust Meet 1/21 - 1/22: BBSC went to Ward Melville High School on 1/21 and 1/22 to participate in the TVSC January Joust meet. During the 236 races that were entered, 8 team records were broken, 59% were personal best times, and 41% made Silvers cut times. In addition, 7 JO times, 5 Zone qual times, and 1 Senior Met time were achieved. The highlights are shown here. Highlights

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BBSC Newsletter is Available: BBSC has issued a Winter 2011-2012 newsletter. The newsletter contains a number of topics, including: a recap of the season so far, a discussion on future meet sign-ups, a reprint of an article on how parents affect success, and words of thanks from Coach Tricia. The newsletter is available by clicking the following link. BBSC Newsletter

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Newburgh Blue and Gold Swim Meet 12/9 - 12/11 - BBSC Places 2nd:

 

The Barracudas went to Newburgh for the weekend of 12/9 - 12/11 for the NBS Blue and Gold Meet. During the course of the meet, 15 new team records were set, including 8 new relay records. Out of the 295 races that were entered, 53% set new personal best times, and 31% made Silver cut times. In addition, 3 JO and 2 Zone qual cuts were made. Updated records and results have been added to the web site.

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BBSC Fundraising: The Barracudas have hats and jackets available for your holiday gifts. The order form is available here. See Debbie Guida at the pool to order.

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LIAC Thanksgiving Invitational 11/18 - 11/19:

 

The Barracudas attended their second swim meet of the year on 11/18 and 11/19 at the Nassau County Aquatic Center. In the 270 races that were entered, 12 new team records were broken, and 66% set new personal best times. In addition, 12 JO cuts and 8 Zone Qualifying times were made. Results can be found on the Meet Schedule and Records links.

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BBSC Distance Time Trials 11/10:

The Barracudas held their own USA sanctioned meet at the Bethpage High School pool on Thursday, November 10th. The events were all distance events and included the 400 IM, the 200 Freestyle for the younger swimmers, and the 500, 1000, and 1650 Freestyle events for the older swimmers. During the course of the evening, 72 swimmers competed and set many personal bests. Congratulations to Christie Greff for achieving a JO cut in the 400 IM, and to Adem Tuurmann for achieving a JO and Zone Qual time in the 1650 Freestyle. The results can be found by following the Meet Schedule link.

 

Thank you to the following individuals for volunteering and making the meet run as smoothly as it did.

 

Raymond Dong

Lisa Dreiss

Telly Galiatsatos

John Hotaling

Julie Kessler
Jennifer Lee

Helen Liang
Christine Marsiello

Patrick Marsiello

Daniel Sudweeks

Robert Tucker

Sean Wilson

Michele Yurman

Richard Yurman

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Chappy's Big Race 10/22 - 10/23: The Barracudas attended their first swim meet of the year on 10/22 and 10/23 at the Nassau County Aquatic Center. A total of 79 swimmers attended and swam extremely well. In the 371 races that were entered, 9 new team records were broken, and 78% set new personal best times. In addition, 7 JO cuts and 5 Zone Qualifying times were made.

Congratulations to Trevor Dearstyne for making JO and Zone qual times in the 50 and 200 Freestyle, Adem Tuurman for making JO and Zone qual times in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke, Gerry Theophilidis for making JO and Zone qual times in the 100 Freestyle, and a JO time in the 50 Freestyle, and Christie Greff for making a JO time in the 200 Butterfly.

 

A list of the meet accomplishments can be found here. The results and the team records can be found by following the Records and Meet Schedule links.

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Website changes:

Practice calendar has been updated (1/24/2012).

Meet information has been updated on the Meet Schedule Page (1/26/2011).

January Joust results have been posted, records updated (1/23/2012).

Dual meet schedule response dates updated(12/12/2011).
 

Dual meet results and winter records updated (1/12/2012).

Winter Team and short course Schedules have been updated on the Meet Schedule page (11/28/2011).

New 2011-2012 Metro Time Cuts have been added to Meet Schedule link (9/1/2011).

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Practice:

The Practice calendar is available on the calendar page.  Please note that due to a variety of events that take place at Bethpage High School this calendar is in constant flux.  Every effort will be made to send emails when changes take affect but its highly recommended that you check this website for up to date information.  When changes are made to the calendar a note will be entered showing the date of the last modification.

Attendance:  Attendance at practices is strongly encouraged but not required.  Minimum of three days per week is recommended.

Practice Times:  Make every effort to be punctual and attend the entire practice.  Parents please respect pick up times and make arrangements for your swimmer.

Practice Changes: Any last minute changes will be posted on this website. Check the website and your emails for last minute announcements.

Be Prepared:  Bring your equipment to practice everyday. Individual groups require different equipment.  Speak directly to your child's coach for an equipment list.  On the days that practice is delayed due to a Varsity meet all swimmers should arrive wearing their swim suits.  This is especially important for the boys since the boys locker room is locked into the visiting team has left the building.

Teaching:  The pool is the coaches’ classroom.  They will be responsible for swimmers during practice.  Please respect our classroom.

Office Hours: Coaches will be available after practice to discuss any questions/concerns.  Office hours will be posted.  Contacting a coach via email to set up an appointment is appreciated. Coaches work collaboratively with each other in accordance with best practices. 

Rules: Each coach will establish group norms such as bathroom privileges.

Non negotiable: All members of our community will be treated with dignity and respect at all times.  Swimmer-coach; coach-swimmer; swimmer-swimmer; parent-coach; coach-parent.

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