BEAR SWIMMING: January 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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Bear welcomes new and returning Swimmers Monday Feb. 3rd 2020. We will continue our modified time 4-5:30pm until Monday March 10( Due to construction/lighting issues)after that we should resume our regular time. First practice will focus on “feel for the water”,and ”Spinal alignment”. Warmup: 321 Swim,pull,kick. 4 x 50 body position drills.6 x 100 Swim/kick by 50. 6 x 75 Swim / drill/ swim. Streamlines. Missile bobs, wall ups, dolphin dives. Warm down.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

BEAR SWIMMING 2020 Practice schedule

Welcome back Bear Swimmers and families. The Pool is expected to open late January, so Bear practices will resume on our adjusted schedule restarting February 3rd, 2020. 2020 promises to be an exciting year with the Olympics around the corner. Bear is actively seeking a Safesport representative ( A Parent on the Team)to monitor the high standards that are required to keep our Swimmers safe. Simple background check and non athlete USA reg. required. Please contact Coach Pat asap. There is also an opportunity for one of our Swimmers to be an Athlete representative. Looking forward to a great year! See you on deck.

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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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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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Saturday, January 18, 2020

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