BEAR SWIMMING

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

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Hello Bear Swimmers and Families, we are fast approaching our Winter Break. Last practice of 2019 will be Thursday December 12th (4-5:30pm). Light refreshments will be served . Tonight’s set will be a fun distance themed set with a twist . See you on deck and Thank You for Swimming Bear.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 110519

Welcome to our temporary new practice time : 4:00-5:30 pm. Due to construction on campus. We realize this temporary shift may be an inconvenience to some, therefore we will not be strict regarding arriving at 4. Dynamic stretching and light dryland core strengthening before the warmup 321. We will continue Distance day targeting 3800-4200 yds. 3x500 Stroke/ Drill/ kick combos. 2x 800 freestyle each with a pattern. Warm down.Thank you for Swimming BEAR.

Monday, November 4, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING WORKOUT 110419

Reminder: Due to Construction we will hold all practices at 4-5:30 pm. until our December break. Today’s set: Dynamic Stretching and light dryland core strengthening.Standard warmup 321. It is “Distance day” , 4 x 400 ( #1 IM, #2 Sw/Kick by 50.#3 IM drill.#4 Swim/hybrid by 50. 50 Scull ( V-sit). Pool Mile Challenge: 1650y freestyle event.(66 laps). Kick Set: 16x 25 on the .30.Warmdown 200. Thank you for Swimming Bear.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING “Swim or Treat” Workout 103119

Hello Bear Swimmers and Families, tonight’s Set will center around Spooky Sets and chilling challenges.Yardage will be relatively low and we will finish at 6:30 leaving everyone time for trick or treating. Please note: due to College construction and lighting issues we will run practices from 4:00-5:30Pm all 4 days(M-Th) for the next 6 weeks( for the safety of the Swimmers). Thank you for Swimming Bear.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

POOL IS OPEN 10/29/19 Workout

Dynamic stretching and light dryland core strengthening. Easy set tonight due to air quality. We will work on drills and underwaters primarily. 600y kick Set, 400y Pull Set. Some underwater challenges will also be incorporated into the set. Thank you for Swimming Bear.

Monday, October 28, 2019

POOL CLOSED/ PRACTICE CANCELLED MONDAY 10/28

Due to poor air quality the pool will be closed and there will be no practice. Thank you for Swimming Bear.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

BEAR SWIMMING Workout 100119

Choice warmup, then onto strength Tuesday with a twist.We will continue to follow the 200’s pattern regularly observed on Tuesdays. 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.