A great night of racing saw Orion take the win for the first time since the league started 8 years ago. The racing was very close at times, but Orion showed consistent domination, winning a number of the relays and cannons by a full 25m!
The final scores haven't been put online yet, but I will update the blog with them when they do.
The win comes as a direct change of attitudes within the junior group since I started. The standard of training (most of the time) now is so much better than I could ever have wished for when I came to Orion back in September. Those who were at the gala can confirm that the standards we are now setting is something the other clubs can only think about - never mind accomplish. Pre-warm up blood flow, team spirit, discipline and comradery all come to mind. Even the way we get into the warm up is so much better!
I was particularly impressed with everyone's reaction times. We seemed to be the first team flying through the air on most of the starts. I was also impressed with the swimmers who had to do lots of races, swimming up an age group or two on a number of occasions. Again, this is a testament to all the hard work and training.
That being said - there is plenty still to work on. Our opposition is only going to get tougher and tougher as we get better and better. We need to start getting the small things right 100% of the time, day in day out. Streamline, breakouts, turns, breathing, finishes etc etc. If you all want to see another win at the next round then its crucial we get the training right!
Swimmers of the night go to...
Karnell Nunes-Smith - for some outstandingly quick swims (and remembering not to go before the starter...)
Jodie Carreon - for some great swims all night long against older swimmers with consistently beautiful technique.
Also a huge thank you to Karen Watson and Clara Day for their poolside help, and my partner in crime Ian Watson who's organisational skills are beyond comprehension.
The next round is on the 28th June, location to be confirmed. We need another full team so please make this your priority!
See you all tomorrow at KEBS and remember we have land training for 30 minutes afterwards! (Please speak to me if your child cannot attend).
An extremely proud Coach Rob
The final scores haven't been put online yet, but I will update the blog with them when they do.
The win comes as a direct change of attitudes within the junior group since I started. The standard of training (most of the time) now is so much better than I could ever have wished for when I came to Orion back in September. Those who were at the gala can confirm that the standards we are now setting is something the other clubs can only think about - never mind accomplish. Pre-warm up blood flow, team spirit, discipline and comradery all come to mind. Even the way we get into the warm up is so much better!
I was particularly impressed with everyone's reaction times. We seemed to be the first team flying through the air on most of the starts. I was also impressed with the swimmers who had to do lots of races, swimming up an age group or two on a number of occasions. Again, this is a testament to all the hard work and training.
That being said - there is plenty still to work on. Our opposition is only going to get tougher and tougher as we get better and better. We need to start getting the small things right 100% of the time, day in day out. Streamline, breakouts, turns, breathing, finishes etc etc. If you all want to see another win at the next round then its crucial we get the training right!
Swimmers of the night go to...
Karnell Nunes-Smith - for some outstandingly quick swims (and remembering not to go before the starter...)
Jodie Carreon - for some great swims all night long against older swimmers with consistently beautiful technique.
Also a huge thank you to Karen Watson and Clara Day for their poolside help, and my partner in crime Ian Watson who's organisational skills are beyond comprehension.
The next round is on the 28th June, location to be confirmed. We need another full team so please make this your priority!
See you all tomorrow at KEBS and remember we have land training for 30 minutes afterwards! (Please speak to me if your child cannot attend).
An extremely proud Coach Rob
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| The older swimmers warming up to take the victory! |
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