VOYAGERS LEG #1

Ahoy, Mates!

We have completed LEG #1 of the Spring Voyage. Our Voyagers swam FAST by working on the following:

Fitness: Set of Backstroke 100's
Attitude: "Last one...make it the best one." "Be nice." when passing.
Skills: Backstroke starting position, streamlines, and finishes
Technique: Correct head position for backstroke

Week #1 Voyagers learned...
1. how to line up on the right side of the lane.
2. how to start 10 seconds apart.
3. how to position themselves for a backstroke start. (Hands, feet, butt, head)
4. how to circle swim.
5. their backstroke number.
6. how to do a proper backstroke finish (good count, fast, proper finish position, touch under silver).
7. what the flags are and what they mean (SPEED UP, the wall is coming.)
8. the words for a streamline. (Hand over Hand, Wrist over Wrist, SQUEEZE)
9. how far to streamline. (At least to the end of the blue / at least to the flags)
10. when to streamline. (every wall, every time)
11. the length of the B-T pool. (25 yards)
12. proper head position for backstroke. (In-line, ears in the water, rock solid still)
13. what happens when you move your head from proper alignment. (It slows you down and makes you tired.)
14. to "Be nice," when you pass. (Pass quickly, move over when being passed.)
15. Last one...Make it the best one!
16. the number one rule in backstroke. (Stay on your back!)
17. what do we swim for? (Good Times!)

LEG #2: Freestyle!