BEAR SWIMMING: TERAPIN LONG COURSE MEET April 21 st 2013

Thursday, April 18, 2013

TERAPIN LONG COURSE MEET April 21 st 2013

The Concord Community Pool is located at 3501 Cowell rd. Concord Ca 94518. Please arrive at 7:45 with a well rested swimmer and light,healthy snacks,sunscreen and Team attire. We are here to support our swimmers and have a great time.Remember that our kids can tell if we are nervous,stresssed or happy. Positivity and Teamwork will help elevate each swimmer to his or her peak performance. Meets aren't for Coaching-this is a time for our swimmers to exhibit skills and techniques learned at practice. Looking forward to another awesome meet ! Go Bears !!

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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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Thursday, April 18, 2013

TERAPIN LONG COURSE MEET April 21 st 2013

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