Swim Camp Day 2

Plenty of freestyle and backstroke work today.

Thanks again to Matthew B & Chris P for a FANTASTIC job with our campers!

Joining BCHS Swim/Dive for 2019-20?

We've grown our high school program for the last four (4) straight years.

At the same time, we've made a steady climb in the District 27-5A standings.

We want both to continue, right?

We've got to get our message out to more in our community.

Please share the following with friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

If you know of an athlete who might want to be part of our program in the upcoming school year, here are a few things we're looking for.

• Outstanding student-athletes:  We expect our swimmers & divers to strive for Academic All-State and Academic All-America honors.
• Multi-sport athletes:  Yes, we want you to play tennis, run cross country, cheer, etc.  Cross-training works.
• Involved parents:  Parents who'll help organize social events, assist with home meets, be active in the booster club, and support our kids.

We don't focus on previous swim/dive experience.

Send us coachable kids and we'll coach 'em up.

Swim Camp Day 1

Matthew B & Chris P assisted today.  Streamline jumps/bobs:

2019-20 SAT/ACT

Here are dates of SAT/ACT tests that should not conflict with our 2019-20 BCHS Swim/Dive meet schedule.

In other words, please choose from this list!

Test/Date (Registration Deadline)

SAT/August 24 (July 26)
ACT/September 14 (August 16)
SAT/October 5 (September 6)
ACT/October 26 (September 20)
ACT/December 14 (November 8)
ACT/February 8 (January 10)
SAT/March 14 (February 14)
ACT/April 4 (February 28)
SAT/May 2 (April 3)
SAT/June 6 (May 8)
ACT/June 13 (May 8)

BCISD Meet the Coaches

Spread the word: We'll have a "Meet the Coaches" opportunity Tuesday, July 30 (6-7 p.m.) at the high school. Great chance for parents & athletes to see who'll be working with each athletic program in 2019-20!

Swim Camp Change

We're moving our FREE swim camp to July 30 to August 2 (Tuesday-Friday). We'll swim from 8 to 10 each morning. Let's get all our returning high school swimmers out to help!

USA Swimming

Very happy to announce that USA Swimming is returning to Bay City!

We're fortunate to be teaming with Swim Houston Aquatics Center's Gilbert & Karol Legaspi.

Email me for details.

Real Sport

In the swimming community we often hear complaints that we're not treated like a "real sport".

I can assure you that your coaches treat swimming like a "real sport".

So do our administrators, our school board, and our taxpayers.

Unfortunately, it's often our participants who treat swimming less so.

On Sunday, I posted instructions on turning in parkas, warm-ups, backpacks, drag suits, & tech suits.

On Monday, I went over those instructions during 8th period athletics.

This morning, five (5) of twelve (12) athletes turned in items.

Of those five (5), only two (2) turned in all items listed.

Was I disappointed?  Yes.

Was I surprised?  No.

Should y'all be surprised with the major changes that are coming?  No.

This Week

Tentative!!  Changes likely!!

Please send me pictures from region meet!

We finished 12th in both girls' and boys' team scoring - our best team finish in many years!

via Jody Estraca

Stephen E is the lone District 27-5A state meet qualifier.  He'll work out a different schedule than this.

Instead of time trials this week, we'll start collecting clothing/gear and transition to your spring sport.

We've seen tremendous growth in our athleticism over the course of this school year.  Y'all can help our spring sports.  Tennis, golf, & track need you.  Help them out!

Monday

8th in B228

Tuesday

8th in B228

Wednesday

HS clothes turn-in*
8th to spring sport
JH clothes turn-in**

Thursday

8th to spring sport

Friday

8th to spring sport


*Details:

1. Launder warm-ups & parka according to care instructions.
2. Have warm-ups and parka on hangers.
3. Write initials on tech suit tags.
4. Place tech suit & drag suit in empty backpack.
5. Deliver all of the above to athletic wing between 6:30 & 7:15 a.m.

 **Details:

1. Launder warm-ups & parka according to care instructions.
2. Have warm-ups and parka on hangers.
3. Clean out backpack.
4. Deliver all of the above to pool after school.

Quote of the Week

The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer.
 

via Pinterest

John Madden

Blackcat HOF

Four (4) BCHS swimmers are in the Blackcat Hall of Fame:

Class of 2001:  Chris Cornman & Blake Holden

Class of 2009:  Sara Wright

Class of 2011:  Keith Hill

Region Info

I hope to have a pre-scratch region psych sheet ready in time for 8th period on Monday.  It's looking very interesting!

Middle School Champs

Athletes,

We've been assigned the later warm-up (6:10 p.m., Lane 4 of competition pool), so our new departure time on Tuesday will be 4:45 p.m.

Parents,

We've been assigned to time Lane 2 for events 1 -8.  Link to sign up is here

Championships Week

Classroom time this week will be a combination of region meet prep and study hall.  Bring classwork!

Note changes in swim/dive times.  Please get home early and rest!

Monday

8th to B228
Swim/Dive to 5:00

Tuesday

8th to B228
Swim/Dive to 4:45
Southeast Texas Middle School Championships

Wednesday

8th to B228
Swim/Dive to 4:30

Thursday

8th to B228
Swim/Dive to 4:15

Friday

Region VII-5A Championships Prelims

Saturday

Region VII-5A Championships Finals

Quote of the Week

Push yourself again and again.  Don't give

an inch until the final buzzer sounds.

via Sports Illustrated

Larry Joe Bird