Thursday, June 16, 2016

Meet Results Available

Thank you to our volunteers and swimmers for making tonight's meet versus Park Forest a success!

After meets, detailed results are available on our blog site here: http://welchswimteam.blogspot.com/p/meet-results.html - You can view each event and see the times for our swimmers.

We will have a modified practice schedule tomorrow morning (6/17):

  • 11+ will meet from 8:00-9:00am
  • 10 & under will meet from 9:00-9:45am
We will be working on our tie-dye shirts tomorrow, so please bring your t-shirt to practice!

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Important Updates for the Week of June 13th

Thank you to everyone for a successful Black & Gold Meet! We are looking forward to our first full week of practices, and we wanted to provide an overview of this week's activities/announcements. There are several important announcements, so please read through the items below:

  • Sign-up for Thursday's Park Forest Meet - The sign-up boards will be available Monday through Wednesday during practice for Thursday's home meet against Park Forest. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the end of practice (9:45am). This is an important meet, and we want to make sure that all swimmers are signed-up. IMPORTANT: Only swimmers who have registered through CRPR are eligible to participate in the meet.
  • Parent Volunteer Sign-up - Unlike many other sports, swim meets would not be possible without most parents taking an active volunteer role at each event. Our parent volunteers help with getting kids ready to swim, timing events, helping with concessions, and more. Please sign-up to help with the Park Forest meet using the links below. A description of each volunteer position is available on the blog:
  • Show Your Welch Pride with Posters - Our swimmers did a great job last year of making posters/banners to support our team and decorate Welch Pool, and we are going to do it again! Please help your swimmers make posters and bring them to our Wednesday or Thursday practice, so they can be hung prior to the Park Forest meet. Let's show our Welch pride!
  • Drink Donations Due on Tuesday - Each family is asked to donate drinks that are then sold in the concession stand at all home meets. Please label your drinks with your name and drop them off at the pool by Tuesday, June 14. Please provide one donation per swimmer. Refer to the list below for what drink type you should purchase and donate:
    • Last Name: A-H – 12 count (12 oz.) bottle pack of Gatorade
    • Last Name: I-P – 24 bottle case of water
    • Last Name: Q-Z – 24 cans of soda (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Sierra Mist)
  • Sweet Frog Night: Sharks Eat Frogs - We have partnered with Sweet Frog for a fundraising event this Thursday, June 16. Anyone who visits Sweet Frog on Thursday and says they are part of the "Sharks Eat Frogs" fundraiser will help us raise money for the team. 15% of all "Welch Sales" will support our team. A printable flier is available. This is open to anyone, so please invite your family, friends, and neighbors to visit Sweet Frog on Thursday for the "Sharks Eat Frogs" event.
  • Monday/Wednesday Evening Practices for 13+ - Evening practices are available for swimmers ages 13 and over on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:00pm. These practices will begin this Monday (6/13).
  • PSU Nutritionists to Visit Tuesday Practice - We are working with Penn State Athletics to have two nutritionists visit our practices on Tuesday to discuss healthy sport eating habits. They will be meeting with each age group.
  • Tie-Dye on Friday - Swimmers have an opportunity to make a tie-dye t-shirt at practice on Friday. Swimmers can bring a white or all yellow cotton t-shirt to practice. Welch Swim Team will provide all of the additional materials and aftercare instructions.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Important Reminders for this Week!

We have several Welch team events scheduled this week:

  • Monday at 7:30pm - Stroke and Turn Training for Parents (at Welch)
  • Friday - Regular practice begins:
    • 6:45am-8:00am: 13+
    • 8:00am-9:00am: 9-12
    • 9:00am-9:45am: 8 and under
  • Saturday at 7:30am - Black and Gold Sprint Meet for all swimmers!
So good to see our swimmers at practice on Saturday. Looking forward to great summer! Go Sharks!!

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Fitness for the whole family at Welch Pool! Check out the Adult Aquatic and Fitness Programs for this summer!



Aqua Fitness
Adult Aquatic & Fitness Programs
Summer 2016
SCUBA Classes... More
Outdoor Fitness Programs for adults at Welch Pool
New for Summer 2016! Check out these new fitness classes offered by instructor Vanessa McLaughlin. No season pass or daily admission is required for program registrants during their class. These programs, while held at the pool, will be on the deck or grass area (participants will not enter the water).
  • Dates: June 14-July 28 (omit Tues., July 5)      13 classes in each session (No make-ups for weather)
  • Ages: 18 & Older
  • Fees: $80R/$120N             Registration Options
Morning Meditation (Tues. & Thurs., 7-7:50 AM)      Program #13402
Morning Meditation - Welcome the day with a gentle yoga flow. Combines warm-ups, gentle postures to increase flexibility, balance, strength and vitality AND restorative yoga to soothe and rejuvenate the nervous system, reduce stress, release long-held tension and calm the mind. This program, while held at the pool, will be on the deck or grass area
PiYO (Tues. & Thurs., 8-8:50 AM)                 Program #13403
PiYo is a Pilates and Yoga inspired workout. It is high intensity but low impact workout that focused on functional flexibility. PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. PiYo takes you through low-impact stretching, strengthening, and bodyweight resistance-based exercises that promote lean muscle development. But, the fast, flowing pace increases the intensity so you're not just sculpting and defining every muscle—you're burning major calories and fat. This program, while held at the pool, will be on the deck or grass area
Vinyasa Flow (Tues, & Thurs., 9-9:50 AM)                      Program #13404
Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic sequence of poses that is one of the most popular styles of yoga in the United States. Also sometimes called "Flow Yoga," this type of practice involves synchronizing the breath with a continuous flow of postures. The fluid, almost dance-like movements increase flexibility, strength, and stamina, as it calms the mind and improves overall health. This program, while held at the pool, will be on the deck or grass area
Fitness Inspired Sculpt at Park Forest Pool
Sculpt your body with resistance and body weight exercises to have you more lean & fit by the end of the summer! All levels welcome and will succeed with this program. Low Impact. High Results.  Instructor: Kiersten Gelfand from Fitness Inspired: http://www.LiveFitnessInspired.com  This program, while held at the pool, will be on the deck or grass area, not in the water.
  • Tues & Thurs, June 14–July 28  14 classes
  • 9:00-9:45 AM
  • Ages: 18 & Older
  • at Park Forest Pool
  • Fee: $80R / $120N
  • Program # 13405
AM Aquafit for Adults at Welch Pool
Wake up at Welch Pool (in the water) with one of several water workouts. 3 workout options are coordinated by an experienced aquatic coach or instructor:
  1. Option 1 - An adult swim team style group workout.
  2. Option 2 - Self-guided lap swimming; use our workout or one of your own.
  3. Option 3 - Water Walking against the current channel.
  • Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 14-July 28
  • Time: 6:00-7:00 AM
  • Ages: 18 & older
  • Fee: $60R/$90N     Season Pass holders receive a bonus $5 off this fee.
  • Location: Welch Pool
  • Program #13401
Please Note: No make ups are available due to inclement weather. The group practices in the water, rain or shine; only thunder/lightning cancels workouts. No pro-rated fees based on attendance. Aquatic exercise equipment is available for use.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Full 2016 Calendar Available!

The 2016 schedule has been finalized. We are pleased to announce that Lewistown will be participating in the league this year too!

Here is a link to a printable Welch season schedule (includes all team events): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B81p2eweLeZMNXZuVnRYcThmb3c

Please join us for the team meeting this Sunday, May 22 from 2:00-4:00pm at Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, 301 Science Park Road, State College:

  • Register for the team
  • Try on and order team suits
  • Purchase swim team apparel
  • Volunteer sign-up
  • Meet the coaches

Parent discussion to begin at 2:30pm.


Monday, May 9, 2016

Parent Meeting/Info Session - May 22

A parent meeting and information session will be held for all Welch swimmers on Sunday, May 22 from 2:00-4:00pm. Families may register, meet the coaches, try on/order team suits, and get team apparel.

ALL PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

The meeting will be held at the following address:

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering
301 Science Park Road
State College, PA 16803
(detailed map included below)



Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Early Season Welch Events

We've updated the dates/locations of several early season events due to some scheduling conflicts. Please review the information below and update your calendars. A full season calendar will be posted soon.

Our first three events are:
  • Sunday, May 22: Parents Meeting and Info Session (location to be announced)
  • Saturday, June 4: First Practice
  • Saturday, June 11: Black and Gold Sprint Meet (for all swimmers) 

The Welch Swim Team also has a new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/welchswimteam/

The Facebook page will be used for official team updates throughout the season including schedule changes. Please follow our page and share with others!