BEAR SWIMMING: March 2017

Thursday, March 23, 2017

BEAR SWIMMING 032817 Meet Schedule & Updates

Hello Bear Swimmers and Families. I would like to welcome everyone to another exciting year. Planned Swim Meets are : April 22-23 SRVLA ( in San Ramon) Long Course. Terrapins distance LC Meet is an option (April 29,Concord). PST at Moraga LC Meet May 20-21. Montclair at Moraga on June 4 is an option ( SCY). Last Chance JO 's June 24-25 LCM in Moraga. July MANDATORY MEET : ONDA at Contra Costa College July 15-16 Long Course Meters. September: Alcatraz Open Water, Kellars Cove Open Water. More meets are available and open for Team discussion. Please make sure all USA Swim registration forms are turned in with accompanying fees and paperwork. One week deadline on this, otherwise the swimmer will not be able to participate With the Team unfortunately. I have been very busy coaching Pinole Valley High School,therefore am not current on blogged workouts. Bear will continue to post workouts again in May. Thank you

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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, March 23, 2017

BEAR SWIMMING 032817 Meet Schedule & Updates

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