2011 Season!

Hello all!

I hope that everyone is out enjoying the weather and ready to come out of hibernation and kick off our second BVNST season! I have a lot to tell you, so if you're new or returning, please be sure to read up on as much as you can.

First, practice and meet details for the 2011 season (we start Monday!):

First 2 Weeks (May 16-May 25)
Afternoon Practice Mon-Tr (please be to practice 15 min early for announcements, stretching, ect..)

12-Under Swimmers - 5:00p-6:00p
13-Older Swimmers - 6:00p-7:00p

First Intrasquad Meet - Thursday, May 26 (at BVNST)
Warm-up - 5:00pm, Start - 6:00pm (will run approx 2 hours)

Rest of Season (May 30 - July 21) *NOTE THAT THIS HAS RECENTLY CHANGED!
Morning Practice Mon-Fri, unless there is a meet (please be to practice 15 min early for announcements, stretching, ect..)

13-older swimmers - 7:30a-9:00a
12-under swimmers - 9:00a-10:00a

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Summer Meet Schedule (all dates should be final, warm-ups TBA. Weekday meets are in the evening, weekend meets are held in the morning)

MAY

*26 – Intrasquad #1 @ BVNST (info above)

JUNE

3 – BVNST @ Slidell Athletic

13 – BVNST and Picayune @ Pinewood

*18 – Crossgates, Huntwyck, and Tanglewood @ BVNST

25 – STSL “B” Meet (Location TBA)
AM – 10-under
PM – 11-over

JULY

9 – STSL “A” Meet (Location TBA)
AM – 10-under
PM – 11-over

*13 - Intrasquad #2 @ BVNST (tentative date)

22-23 – STSL City Championship Meet (All swimmers, Location TBA)
July 22 – 10-under
July 23 – 11-over

NEXT: Coaching announcements.

I'm sad to announce to those of you who haven't heard yet that I will be turning over the job of head coaching due to an incredible summer opportunity that opened up for me in Atlanta. Abbey Flaherty, who currently runs the FUEL program in St. Bernard and coaches for the Parish school board OWL swim team with me, will be taking over the reins this summer. We're also proud to announce the return of Assistant Coaches Ray Oleking and Emily Mumme and I know that the core of our staff will be very strong this season with a strong emphasis on youth swimming skills and empowerment.

That said, I will still be around for the first 2 weeks to help get the season kicked off, and I will help coach our first intrasquad in May. Coaching for BVNST has been an incredible privilege and an experience that will affect me for the rest of my life. I can't say how proud I am of what the team has accomplished in just one short year, and it all goes back to the dedication and hard work of our terrific athletes and their parents. Thanks to all who have made this important program possible in our community.

That's all I have for you for now, but please keep checking the blog, and your staff will keep it updated now that our season is in swing.

LAST NOTE: For those of you searching for OWL Meet #3 results, I'll have those posted as soon as I can get the file from Coach Brett - probably Tuesday.

- Coach Luke