BEAR SWIMMING: December 2018

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Practice Cancelled 12/13/2018

The pool pump repair is taking longer than expected. Open to informal get together this evening if there is interest.Please email,call or text and keep me apprised. We will be on break until Jan . 26. Thank you for Swimming Bear Merry Christmas! We will offer 3 trail run/ dryland practices over break.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Practice Cancelled Wed. Dec.12th 2018

Unfortunately the pool sensor is still under repair.Hopefully we will have water for our last practice (and Potluck) before break.Options include: Sizzler,Los Moles,or Tandoor ......5:30-7:00 pm.Thursday.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Practice Cancelled Tues. 121118

Hello , regrettably practice is cancelled due to mechanical issues with the Pool. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you.

Monday, December 10, 2018

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 121018

Congratulations to those who persevered the cold water and inclimate weather to race this weekend.Respectable results , considering our recent break( air quality). Today’s set : 321 Warmup, Starts ,Turns and breakouts will be tonight’s focus. 4 x 200 (stroke order). 6 x 100(free w/ a plan). 8 x 50 Stroke Kick.12 x 25 break outs. Warm down. Team potluck on Thursday: please bring something to share !! Thank you for Swimming Bear. We will observe the holiday break starting 12/13/2018.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

BEAR SWIMMING WORKOUT 120418

Warmup 321 : 300 Choice Swim, 200 Pull or Drill,100 Kick. Main set 25 x 125 . 2 all out Sprint 125’s freestyle.2 x 125 25 Kick,100 Free Sprint. 2 x 50 fast free,25 medium,50 fast free. Repeat for butterfly, bringing us to 16. Last 9 kick or Drill based. 3 x kick swim kick (50+50+25).3x (100 Drill,25 Kick).3 x (50 Drill,75 Kick).Warm down. Thank you for Swimming Bear.

Monday, December 3, 2018

BEAR SWIMMING Workout # 805 120318

Warmup 321: 300 Choice Swim, 200 Pull or Drill, 100 Kick. We are going to focus on the 100 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly THIS WEEK. We are going to swim 100 x 125’s in a series of patterns to be explained as the week rolls on..... This is Meet prep for this Weekends race. Two weeks left before our Winter break. There will be several cross training dryland centered trail runs offered during break.Please step up to the challenge. Stay tuned for details. Thank you for Swimming Bear.

HEAD COACH : Patrick Malaga

Patrick Malaga is a graduate of CCA (BARCH) ,Swimming competitively on a team most of his life.In the early years (starting at age 6) competing in the AAU league and later, in College swimming under Bill Wilson and Paul Chappelle.As a U.S. Master Swimmer he has posted top ten finishes and swam many open water events.He currently practices with the El Cerrito Masters ,swimming alongside Olympians,High level Collegiate swimmers and his friends. Patrick has coached the Bear Cub and Blue groups since late 2007 and was elected "Director of Operations" in April of 2009 and has governed Bear, as well as provided quality coaching to many a swimmer. An ASCA certified( level 2), USA Swimminig certified Swim Coach,Red Cross WSI and avid Swimmer, his experience working in and out of the water with top Caliber Coaches has enabled him to deliver informative,challenging workouts and goal setting.Bear has helped to produce some of the western zones fastest swimmers(particularly in the 11-12 age group). Swimming All Stars,Nationals,Far westerns,and even the Grand Prix. Patrick is currently coaching the Cub and Blue groups,as well as Gold level and Junior/Senior teams as needed,providing important stroke feedback in a positive manner.

Parent Expectations

Bear Swimming is a Coach run and operated swim organization.The contributions made by parents are instrumental for running a great operation.Parents are expected to participate at swim meets,either as timers or in other capacities. Bear recommends reading the Parent guidelines section at www.usaswimming.org , There are lots of important tips from pool etticate to meet preparation. Prompt payment as well as meet entry reimbursements are required.Bear holds many events and activities throughout the year,and parent involvement is critical to their success(Awards Night,Bear Bike rides,Movie Night, Swimathon,, ect..). Bear encourages becoming a USA swim official-parents that become officials receive a discount on dues.

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