Ripon Swimmers at the Downey Invitational

Hello Swim World,

This past Saturday, February 27, 2010 Ripon had several swimmers compete in the high school swim meet at Downey High. Simone, Tim, Megan, Savannah, and Hailee.

Collectively our swimmers swam well. Tim won the 200 free and set a new meet record, Simone bettered her 200 IM time, Megan showed that she was tough by swimming even though she did not feel well, Savannah went a low 27 in her 50 free, and Hailee did not go a 1:10 100 breast!

This upcoming week practice times are changing. Ervin’s group will remain the same, but my group will be starting at 4:30 P.M. Please make note of this.

CRAB FEED! CRAB FEED!! CRAB FEED!!! We are coming down to the final days before the big event, how many tickets have you sold? Did you tell everyone you know? How about even people you don’t know? Let’s all pull together and have an extraordinary evening! Thank you to everyone who has been helping with inventory and organization.

Until next time,

Coach Ryan

Hello Swim World

Hello Simmers and Parents,

We are gearing up for the Spring and Summer so I hope everyone is ready. Ripon High School Swim Team has been in the water for two weeks and I am very pleased about their progress. We have some great potential on the team and some fantastic talent.

The Sea Lions are getting started soon and I am really looking forward to a very successful season with our summer swimmers!

Ripon Aquatics is getting ready for our annual Crab Feed fundraiser. This should be an enjoyable evening full of food, friends, and family.

Congratulations to the Baldwin Family! Kelli gave birth to a 8lbs 1ounce beautiful baby boy…his name is Hudson.

Coach saying for the day: Pain is weakness leaving the body.

Until Next Time,

Coach Ryan

Back In Action

Hello Swim World,

I apologize it has taken me so long to do a post, as you all know my life is VERY busy right now. I promise to be on the ball and at least blog once every two days.

This past weekend Ripon attended the Stockton swim meet; attendance from Ripon swimmers was abysmal! Those who did attend swam well considering all obstacles. The most noteworthy swims were Sarah Van derwal’s (Sorry if I butchered your name Sarah) 100 back, she mopped the floor with Simone and Hailee. Hollie Tinley had a fantastic 200 free, dropping four seconds and creaming her selected competition. And finally, Brooke Sharpe, the queen of the 7-8 girls at this meet!

Swimming note of the week: Doing a drill 99% correct is performing it 100% wrong!

Until next time,

Coach Ryan