BEAR SWIMMING

Monday, April 1, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING Practice 04012019

Yes, We will be conducting practice at the usual time during this Spring Break Week. There will be a short Team Meeting from 5:40- 5:45 where several topics will be discussed (Swimmers and Parents welcome) as we progress into the 2019 Season. We will then enjoy a great workout in Spring like weather. Thank you for Swimming Bear !

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Practice Cancelled 03/26/2019

Practice is cancelled due to a HS Swim Meet. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Practice will start at 6pm TONIGHT 02/13/2019

Practice will begin at 6 pm tonight. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you. Swim Fast !

Thursday, January 31, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 013119

Warmup: 321 300 Swim Choice, 200 Pull,100 Kick. Sprint focus today: 25’s,50’s and 75’s. Breakouts,Turns and early freestyle catch will be addressed. Kick set : TLD “ triple leg death”. 50 easy Scull. 3 x 200 Pull Set. Warm down.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING Workout # 809 012919

Welcome back Bear Swimmers & Families to day 2 of The BEAR 2019 Swim Season. Standard Warmup: 3,2,1 : 300 Choice Swim,200 Pull, 100 Kick. Today is 200 Tuesday. We will explore variations of 200’s . Set one : 3x 200 free descend. 2x200 Drill Sandwiches 50free/100stroke Drill/50 Free.200 Kick. Set 2 : IM based : 3 x 200 Sprint one non free stroke per 200. 3 x 200 Pull: 200 BC Free,200 back,200 dps. Set 3: kick set : 2x 200 (50 Free,100 Kick no board,50 Free). UW’s, Sprint Callouts, then Warm down. Thank you for Swimming BEAR.

Friday, January 25, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING Practice 01/28/19

Welcome back ! First practice of 2019 will include beneficial drills, moderate kicking and Fun Sprints . Standard warmup : 300 Choice Swim , 200 Pull,100 Kick. 4 x 200 Stroke drills IM order. 12 x 50 kick on the 1:00. Sprint set : 4 x 75 Free descend. 6 x 50 Stroke Sprints,8 x 25 Sprint Callouts. Starts & Turns. Breaststroke focus clinic. 300 warm down . We look forward to seeing all of you on deck !

Sunday, January 20, 2019

2019 Practice tentatively scheduled for Jan.28

Greetings Bear Swimmers and families,The Pool is tentatively scheduled to open January 28,2019. We apologize for the delay , but have to flex with the College schedule. Looking forward to a very exciting New Year, our Coaches are freshly tuned after the annual clinic. First Workout will be blogged a few days before we restart.Thank you for your patience.

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.