In the Swim of Things

The WJC Poolcats 2010 season has officially come to a close. Noah began the season having completed Swim America lessons through Level 3; swim team requires through Level 6, an exception for Level 5. His soccer coach was also one of his swim coaches and she knows Noah well and knew that he would be determined to succeed in swimming. She told him he'd need to swim the length of the pool during evaluations and they'd make a decision from there. He successfully completed his task--way back in the beginning of June--and was invited to become a WJC Poolcat. From there, we expected that he'd only swim COSA meets on Saturdays and not the official Wednesday night league meets. Well, Noah was invited to attend a GCSL meet and I'll never forget his excitement at being asked. He swam 3 GCSL meets and met the requirements to swim in Championships this past Monday and Tuesday. Below are pictures from his last meet, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Coach Anna writing Noah's events on his hand so that he'd remember his events.

Look Mom--I'm swimming in 5 events!

The swim meets have provided ample opportunity for Noah to catch up on his summer reading!

Waiting in the "bull pen" for his first event.

Just like his Mom, Noah's BEST stroke is his backstroke. Swimmer's take your mark....GO!

Drying off after his event and taking a short rest before his next event begins.

Noah loves swimming breast stroke; honestly I think it's because it doesn't compromise his breathing as he's supposed to take a breath on each stroke. And, below--he remember his two hand touch!

From the bull pen, the 10 and under relay teams are led to their respective lanes. All swimmers 10 and under swim a 25 (one pool length) during relays, so half of the relay team is led to the other end of the pool. Noah is second in line, adjusting his goggles. Encouraging his teammate, below, before he dives in for his leg of the relay.

Above, Noah swimming freestyle during the Free Relay.

During the season, Noah has made several good friends.

Noah, it's been a lot of fun watching you improve throughout the season! Mom and Dad are SO proud of you--you've come a long way since your first practice and I know you're happy with your achievements this summer too! Congrats on a fantastic first swim team season!