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GOLD GROUP PRACTICE INFORMATION

 

THIS GROUP PRACTICES AT EAST WOODS

 

EAST WOODS SCHOOL
120 North Hayden Parkway
Hudson, OH 44236

 

REMEMBER IF SCHOOL IS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER THEN PRACTICE IS CANCELLED AT THAT FACILITY

 

There will be no practice on the following dates:

October 14th

November 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th

December 25th

January 16th

February 20th

Weeks of March 12th & March 19th

 

 

GOLD GROUP

 

Gold is HEAT’s elite level age group. These swimmers are highly committed and attend practices regularly. Their training will consist of fine tuning their stroke mechanics and racing strategies. Practices will also focus on endurance training to help reach maximum potential in all events. Most swimmers in this group should have NAG “A” times in all four strokes. Admittance in this group must be approved by the head coach and swimmer not attending practices and meets will be removed.

Swimmer in Gold group are REQUIRED to attend 6 practice a week.

GOLD
- FALL SCHEDULE – 9/7/11 – 11/3/11

 

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

6:00am– 7:20am

 

4:45pm-7:30pm

6:00am– 7:20am

 

3:30pm-6:30pm

4:45pm-7:30pm

6:00am– 7:20am

 

5:30pm-7:30pm

4:45pm-7:30pm

OFF

11:30am-

1:00pm

 

GOLD - WINTER SCHEDULE – 11/4/11 – 3/09/12

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

5:00pm- 7:30pm

6:00am– 7:20am

 

5:30pm- 7:30pm

5:00pm- 7:30pm

6:00am– 7:20am

 

5:30pm- 7:30pm

5:00pm- 7:30pm

OFF

11:30am-1:00pm

 

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

October 15th-16th – INDY Fall for one travel meet - **Strongly encouraged**
November 5th-6th  – Odd Age meet @ Strongsville

November 18th-20th – Mark Braun Invitation @ CSU – *Cuts required
December 2nd – 4th – Shaker Shark Invite @ CSU - *Cuts required
Jan 7th-8th New Years Stretch or Jan 14th-15th Scullion Age group meet

All GOLD swimmers must attend at least one of the following Lake Erie Championship Meets

 

February 26th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 2nd-4th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 9th-11th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

 

REQUIRED PRACTICE EQUIPMENT

  • Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

  • All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

  • Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

  • Orders will be taken during CAS equipment sale on Aug. 31st and Sept. 7th at East Woods.

  • Team Pictures and Equipment pick up Wed. Oct. 12th 6:00pm at East Woods