Pre-Race Day: Well, we made it over the pass, checked in at the pool and got to warm up with World Record Holder (and Olympic Gold Medalist) Cullen Jones.  Off to a pretty good start.  The first picture you see is Rachel holding her free FS Pro from our sponsor Speedo.  If you want to track her times, Omega will be posting live results at this web-site. [Live Results] Day 1: We woke up around 7AM, got some hot breakfast in the hotel, and had to go scrape the car...

Hello Waves families!  You may have noticed the little reader board scrolling by on the home page.  This is where I'll post weather closures, breaking news, and other major information.  Here are the final few events to end 2009 with a bang! USA Nationals Rachel Millet and Kevin Wang are heading off to the 2009 AT&T Short Course National Championships.  This meet will be filled with Olympians, NCAA champions, World Record holders, and our very own Rachel Millet.  Good luck, and be sure to check back on the web-site for real time results. ...

Turkey Trot Results   The Turkey Trot was an outstanding meet.  We prepared well, we raced smart, and really started to show what we are capable of.  The coaching staff couldn’t be happier.  We had 80 swimmers in the meet, and racked up and impressive 300+ best times, 6 Relay team records, 11 Individual team records, and 1 IES records.  Great work everyone! Something new that I've started to track has been points per swimmer.  It is a statistic that I feel reflects the caliber of a team, not just...

Swim Fast, Eat Pizza.  Fast is Delicious! Here's what you do: swim the 100 freestyle in under 1:00 Here's what we do: buy you a pizza. Mmmmmmmmmmm...Taste the Awesomeness From now until Spring Break, we will purchase a large pizza (or something similar if they don’t care for pizza) for ANY SWIMMER who breaks 1:00 in the 100 freestyle for the first time.  After April, this program will continue, but will only be offered to swimmers who break the minute before they turn 13. Questions?  Email Coach Keddy: [email protected]   

Happy Tuesday before Thanksgiving Waves!  We can’t tell you how excited we are after this past weekend at the Turkey Trot Meet (more on that later).  Here is what’s happening this week: Nutrition Seminar TONIGHT Tonight, Roger and Jessi Thompson will be giving a Nutrition Seminar beginning at 5:00 PM in Dixon Hall, room 206.  Please meet in the Aquatic Center lobby a few minutes before so we can help you find the room.  Please click here for more information.  Turkey Trot Results Turkey Trot can be summed up in...

The Assistant coaches have been working pretty hard at a little something for the team. Please take a look and let them know what you think: Coaches Dance -Kevin Wang

Sylvia’s Order: The Sylvia’s Order is in! Here’s how to get it: 1.        If you did not have the suits and equipment shipped to your house, I have it with me. It will be at the pool tonight, then at the meet on Friday.  2.       If you ordered warm-ups or specialty caps, those will be at the meet. If you have any questions about your Sylvia’s order, they will have a representative at the meet this weekend.   -Kevin Wang 509-230-7006

Roger and Jessi Thompson (nationally ranked triathletes, coaches, and experts in sports nutrition) will be presenting key tips on proper fueling to take your sports performance to the next level. Next Tuesday 11-24: From 5-6 PM in Whitworth’s Dixon classroom #206. (Meet in the pool Lobby @ 4:55 to walk over together.) Take this chance to improve yourself through proper nutrition! -Kevin Wang

Gobble, gobble! Turkey Trot begins Friday afternoon. Remember, due to the meet there is NO PRACTICE FRIDAY or SATURDAY FOR ANY GROUP! That includes you, Masters team! ·         Winter Weather Policy Now that the snow is flying (kind of…), here is what we expect/recommend for icy, snowy weather. Please assume that practice WILL OCCUR!!! In the event of cancellation, we will POST the announcement on the website and EMAIL it to every member. Therefore, before heading out to practice on poor weather days, please check the web or your email. If you are unable to check online,...

Whew...the coaches have been trying to catch their breath.  An awesome meet, sandwiched in between two fun little parties...who could have asked for a better weekend?!?  Well, if you still have the energy for more (you know we do!), then dive right on in to the upcoming events! ·         Developmental Meet Recap The best way to describe this year’s Developmental Meet is to do so in song. Ahem: (to the tune of “12 Days of Christmas”) 12 Brand New Swimmers It’s the 11th Month of the Year 10 Officials Watching 9...