Region Meet Week

Our morning workout schedule next week:

Monday - Splash at 6:15 a.m.
Tuesday - Splash at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday - Splash at 6:45 a.m.
Thursday - Splash at 7:00 a.m.
Friday - Wake-up swim at 7:30 a.m.

The afternoon group's schedule for next week is:

Monday - Finish at 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday - Finish at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Finish at 2:15 p.m.
Thursday - Meet in room 2122 until 2:30 p.m.
Friday - Wake-up swim at 7:30 a.m. for region swimmers, all others report to room 2122 until 2:30 p.m.

The bus for prelims will leave the MISD Natatorium at 9:00 a.m. Friday. The bus for finals will leave at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

When resting for the region meet, remember to:

• Cut back on the caloric intake (you'll be burning fewer calories than you did in heavy training)
• Cut back on outside activities (we'll rest at the pool, make sure you rest while away from it)
• Pay more attention to the "little things" (intervals will be easier and you'll be able to "sharpen" while getting more rest)
• Conserve energy (you'll have excess energy you've not had for months - don't waste it)
• Stay positive (both about your upcoming races and your teammates')
• Visualize races (take yourself through your races from prior to the start to after the finish)

If you're shaving for the region meet, here are a few hints:

• Don't rush (allow plenty of time and include breaks)
• Use razors (electric shavers and Nair are not used in this process)
• Plan ahead (have plenty of new blades/razors available before you begin)
• Clip first (use hair clippers on exposed body hair)
• Shave (carefully shave exposed body hair)
• Be careful (especially around shins, wrists, elbows, knees, forearms, & ankles)
• Change blades/razors often (don't drag a dull razor across your skin)

Everyone swimming at the region meet should have a black cap. They're silicone caps with our logo on both sides. Since they're a special order, we have to charge $5 each.

Programs are still available for $3 each.

We still have team shirts available at $13 each.