Wow! What a fantastic way to start the season! First of all, thanks to the McDowell Mariners for hosting us and for a great meet. We were able to wrap up before 10pm, and everything ran smoothly.
Last night we had over 60 swimmers compete at McDowell! Every age group was represented, and most age groups were represented quite well. The final score was Valdese Torpedo 847, McDowell Mariners 578. The men did a fantastic job, and the women did a great job of holding off a very talented squad from the Mariners. The coaches are all very proud of how everyone swam! You have all worked very hard since the beginning of the season, and it showed last night!
Complete results from the meet are posted on the bulletin board at the pool across from the women's locker room. The coaches also have ribbons for swimmers who finished in the top 5 in their events, so please ask your coach before or after practice for your ribbons!
Tomorrow morning will be the stroke and turn clinic at the Rec from 9-11am. All are welcome, even if you are new to the sport. This will be a very informal look at the stroke and turn position, but there is a lot of material to cover, so please try to be punctual! Lunch will be served at 11am, courtesy of VTST. If you can't make this clinic, don't worry! There is another clinic scheduled for July 14th.
The next meet will be on June 21 at Granite Falls. This will be a close meet, as Granite Falls always fields a strong team. Please be sure to sign up for the meet ASAP! Warm ups will be at 5:30, and please plan to be on time. If you are unable to attend after having signed up, please let a coach know ASAP so the coaches will have a chance to make any necessary changes.
Again, GREAT JOB AND WAY TO GO! LET'S GET THAT CHAMPIONSHIP!
