Information for ZAP Swim Team Members

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8 and under boys and girls Roughians
9-10 boys and girls  
11-12 boys and girls

 
13-14 boys and girls ZAP Times and Records
15 and over boys and girls ZAP Forms

ZAPPERS Gather for Recognition Banquet and Senior Sendoff

One hundred and sixty five Zappers and Zapper Backers gathered at Simon's Waterfront Banquet Center at Ports of Call in San Pedro for their annual awards banquet April 13, 2008. This year's theme, "The Strength of the Zapper is in ZAP and the Strength of ZAP is in the Zapper," was clearly evident in the great buzz in the room throughout the day. Swimmers, graduating seniors, Junior Olympic team members and parents who went "above and beyond " for the team, received recognition and awards. For photos of the event, click here.
Check out these close-up stroke instruction videos. Listen to the audio. Next time you're in the pool, try to remember some of what you see and hear here.
Solid foundations are what the best structures are built on, and we usually start EVERY teaching session, or clinic, watching to see what foundation our students have. We've used this drill for so long that we can't believe we've never used it as a ; ALL-STROKES; Beginner; DOTW; DOTWALL; flip turn; goswim; goswim.tv; start; swim; swim drill; swim lesson; swim technique; swimmer; swimming; training; It's funny how we discover new things in swimming. Sometimes, when you're looking at one thing, you discover something else. Just goes to show that we should always keep an open mind on EVERYTHING in swimming.; DOTWFLY; butterfly; kick; swim; swim drill; swim lesson; swim technique; swimmer; swimming; training; Here's a drill that might make your coach really, really, REALLY upset. It could even get you thrown out of practice, so you might want to do this drill on your own or let Coach know what you're doing. After you've practiced it for a while, you could; DOTW; DOTWBACK; backstroke; swim; swim drill; swim lesson; swim technique; swimmer; swimming; training; This week's drill is an equipment-filled relay that incorporates some speed, some goals, and a little bit of pain.; DOTW; DOTWBREAST; breaststroke; sculling; snorkel; swim drill; swim lesson; swimmer; swimming; training; Shoulder Throw is a continuation of the Shoulder Rotation drill. It focuses on recovering the shoulder ABOVE the surface during freestyle. While this may seem like a no-brainer, it's not as easy as it sounds when you breathe only to one side.; DOTW; DOTWFREE; freestyle; swim; swim drill; swim lesson; swim technique; swimmer; swimming; training; If all this touchy-feely sculling has left you wanting something with a bit more workout in it... well, this week should give you that.; DOTW; DOTWSCULL; Kevin Clements; breaststroke; butterfly; sculling; swim drill; swim technique; training; underwater pull; A collection of our various Drill of the Week, featured on www.goswim.tv http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1185136194http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=5957401
 

ZAPPERS Score Big at Champs
 by DeAnne Preyer

Congrats ZAPPERS! You had one heck of a meet at Champs and we came in second place overall in Gold Division (Large Teams)!  GREAT JOB! Thank you ZAPPER BACKERS for all your help and support this weekend and for the entire season. We could not do this without you! Thanks to Shari, I have some additional stats to share with you.

  • Two of our age groups WON the AGE GROUP PLAQUE: Congrats to the 8 and under AND 17-18 Boys!
  • The 10 and under, 11-12 and 15-16 Girls came in second place overall in their age groups!
  • ZAPPERS recorded 300 Personal Best Times this weekend and 68 of the swims moved up a time standard!

New TEAM RECORDS were set as well...

8 and Under Girls
200 FR Relay: Audrey, Brooke, Claire-Marie, Madeleine
200 Medley Relay: Audrey, Brooke, Lucie, Madeleine
10 and Under Girls
500 FREE: Courtney
200 Medley Relay: Ella, Candy, Courtney, Claire
200 FR Relay: Sophie, Candy, Claire, Courtney
11-12 Girls
400 FR Relay: Amber, Izzy, Kanna, Moriah
15 and Up Girls
400 Medley Relay: Matsui, Grilles, Amanda, GoCho

10 and Under Boys
500 FR: Ryan
200 IM: Ryan
100 FLY: Ryan
50 BREASTSTROKE: Ryan
200 FR Relay: Kade, Daniel M., Will, Ryan
13-14 Boys
100 FR: Charles
200 FLY: Charles
100 BACL: Charles
15 and Up Boys
100 FREE: Darren
200 Medley Relay: Darren, Jay, Andy, Kyle
400 Medley Relay: Jay, Andy, Vinny, Darren
400 FREE Relay: K-Wat, Kyle, Vinny, Darren

Finally, the Top 10 High Point Scorers were:
1. Darren Kurt: 178
2. Courtney Schmidt: 165.50
3. Claire Harmatz: 161.50
4. Charles Yuhas: 159.50
5. Andy Harmatz: 148
6. Kevin Fink: 144
7. Matt Harmatz: 142
8. Candy Shim: 141.50
9. Juliann Grill: 139.50
10. Kyle Atkins: 136

If you divide it down by youngers/olders, it looks like...

YOUNGERS:
Courtney Schmidt : 165.50
Claire Harmatz : 161.50
Kevin Fink : 144
Candy Shim : 141.50

OLDERS:Darren Kurt: 178
Charles Yuhas: 159.50
Andy Harmatz: 148
Matt Harmatz: 142
Juliann Grill : 139.50
Kyle Atkins : 136

SO WOW, WHAT A WEEKEND! WAY TO GO EVERYONE! What a great team effort :) It is amazing what you can do (even in the rain) when you put your mind to it :) What can I say except, THERE IS SWIMMING AND THERE IS ZAP SWIMMING, AND YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!!!!

Enjoy your week off (not you Darren!) and we will see you MONDAY, MARCH 3rd. Stay tuned for new agon groups, workout times, meet schedule, new season meet intent form, etc....
Best,
DeAnne

LA Surf Festival August 4, 2007

10-12  Year Old 1/8 mile open water swim

  • Edward Martin, 1st place
  • Will Abele, 3rd place
  • Genna Abele, 4th place
  • Tallulah Hansen, 5th place

13-15 Years Old Quarter Mile Swim

  • Genna Abele, 6th place

10-12 1/8th mile Boogie Board

  • Edward Martin, 3rd place

Click here to see photos from the Surf Festival

Click here for results of ZAP Roughians who swam the Pier-to Pier.

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