PRACTICE CHANGES/UPDATES

4th of July

2011-06-14T13:42:00.001-07:00

Dear Central Families,

Please be aware that there will be no practice Monday the 4th of July.

Please have a great 4th with your families!!

Go TBAY!

6/11 practice canceled for Mighty/Lil/Big Bucs and Challenge groups

2011-06-08T10:29:00.001-07:00

No Practice for Mighty/Lil/Big Bucs and Challenge groups this Saturday the 11th due to the PCL Yacht Club Championships that are being held at Tampa Prep this Weekend. Practices will resume on Monday.

Thank you for your attention and sorry for any inconvenience.

Coach

Practices will be canceled (6/1/2011)

2011-06-01T10:53:00.001-07:00

We have been taking a look at the weather and it's too close to call. I wish I had a crystal ball to see into the future.

Practices will be canceled for ALL GROUPS at both Cyrus Green and YMCA pools today.

Sorry for any inconveniences.

Jason

Monday May 30th - Practice at YMCA (Mighty, Lil, Big Bucs and Challenge)

2011-05-24T21:08:00.001-07:00

There will be NO Practice for Mighty Bucs, Lil Bucs, Big Bucs and Challenge group this Monday the 30th due to the fact that the YMCA will be closing early for the Holiday.

Coach

No Practice May 16th

2011-05-16T11:46:00.001-07:00

Sorry about the short notice. I just got a phone call from the YMCA saying that there pool is shut down today.

There will be No Practice today for Mighty, Lil, Big Bucs and Challenge groups.

They said that they should be up and running again by tomorrow.

Thanks for your attention and sorry for any inconvenience.

No practice April 30th

2011-04-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Please be reminded that there is no practices for ALL groups tomorrow due to the WFLA swim meet in Largo.

Also please make sure your swimmers bring home their mesh bags today because as of Monday we will be training at an alternate site and they will have to bring them back and forth for the month of May.

Thanks

Coach

Our change of facilities will start May 2nd and run through June 6th

2011-04-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

Tampa Prep is renovating their pool and replacing all the pumps with a brand new system. The renovation is expected to take the entire month of May and means we have to hold practice elsewhere during that time. We are fortunate that Tampa Prep is making a major investment in the facility. I ask your patience while the improvements are being made. We have searched for facilities that are close enough to Prep to minimize the inconvenience.

Important Dates

*Our change of facilities will start May 2nd and run through June 6th

Click on this link to download the PDF of the Schedule during this time - May 2nd to June 6th (please take a look)

A few things to remember...

Swimmers will have to take all equipment/mesh bags from Prep during the renovations.
They will not be able to leave anything at our substitute pools during this time.....everything must be brought to the pool and home for each practice
Same rules will apply for drop off and pick ups during this time
Cancelations - if a practice will be canceled you will be notified by email
Dress - Please have your swimmers come and leave pool with proper attire (shorts, shoes, shirt...). Please make sure your swimmer has his or her suits on already when arriving at practice.

Here are the details on practices during renovation. Practice times are shown on the attached schedule.

Where will my swimmer's practice be held? (May 2nd to June 6th)

Mighty Bucs - All Practices at YMCA

Lil Bucs - All Practices at YMCA

Big Bucs - All Practices at YMCA

Challenge Group - All Practices at YMCA

High Performance - All Practices are at Cyrus Greene Pool except for Thursdays where they will be held at the YMCA

Our Pools from May 2nd to June 6th

1) Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA

110 East Oak Avenue

Tampa, FL 33602

(813) 229-9622

* Please Take Note - All Practices for Mighty Bucs, Lil Bucs, Big Bucs and Challenge groups will be held at this venue. High Performance Group will train at this pool on Thursdays

Location/Map (Directions from Tampa Prep)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=727+W+Cass+St,+Tampa,+FL+33606+(tampa+preparatory+school)&daddr=E+Palm+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FWt9qgEdOqYV-ykVqTEHh8TCiDG43_kY39LNxg%3BFZurqgEd08AV-w&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=27.958643,-82.461641&sspn=0.010765,0.022724&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15

2) Cyrus Greene Park Pool

2101 E Dr Martin L King Jr Bl,

Tampa, FL

33610

* Please Take Note - High Performance will be practicing all days but Thursdays at this location. High Performance will be practicing at the YMCA on Thursdays.

Location/Map (Directions from Tampa Prep)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=727+W+Cass+St,+Tampa,+FL+33606+(tampa+preparatory+school)&daddr=N+20th+St&hl=en&geocode=FWt9qgEdOqYV-ykVqTEHh8TCiDG43_kY39LNxg%3BFVPzqgEdYh0W-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=17&sll=27.980133,-82.43704&sspn=0.005382,0.011362&ie=UTF8&ll=27.966811,-82.450848&spn=0.043059,0.090895&t=h&z=14

Please let me know if you have any questions in regards to anything!

Thanks very much for your support and attention.

Jason

practice canceled 3/31/11 due to weather

2011-03-31T11:20:00.001-07:00

Dear Families,

I wish I had a crystal ball to make decisions but unfortunately I don't and the weather is so unpredictable at the moment.

It does not look very good for tonight so there will be no practices for all groups.

Thank you for your patience on this.

Coach

schedule change

2011-03-25T11:49:00.000-07:00

TBAY Central Families,

Please take note of the schedule change that will be affected by our New Parent Orientation and Team Brunch. Also please take a look at this PDF to see what is needed from each group for the Team Brunch.

High Performance Group - 9 to 12:15pm
Challenge Group - 9:00 to 12:15pm
Mighty Bucs -10:30 to 12:15pm
Lil Bucs - 10:30 to 12:15pm
Big Bucs - 10:30 to 12:15pm
*From 11:00 to 11:30 We will be having the older swimmers work with the younger swimmers on stroke technique. This is usually a hit so please make sure all your swimmer are in attendance : )

New Parent Orientation - This will take place from 10:30 to 11:30am in the upstair conference room of the gym

Team Brunch - The team Brunch will start at 11:30am and finish around 12-12:15pm

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jason

Tijuana Flats on Wednesday evening, March 9th

2011-02-22T06:50:00.000-08:00

Join in the fun! TBAY Central is holding a team dinner on Wednesday evening, March 9th, at Tijuana Flats on Platt Street, just a few blocks from the pool. The coaches will announce a revised practice schedule next week, but the good news is that all swimmers will be finished with practice in time to go to dinner together! So, dinner will start immediately following practice, around 6:30-6:45 p.m.

Even better, Tijuana Flats has agreed to donate a portion of our meal price back to TBAY Central as a donation, so bring family, friends, and neighbors with you! Earn a donation for the team, have a great meal, and spend some time with the team!

Thanks for supporting TBAY! For questions, please email Dorilee Savitt at DorileeS@aol.com

Saturday Practice Change due to Gasparilla

2011-01-25T18:06:00.001-08:00

Dear Families,

Please take note of Saturdays Practice changes.

High Performance and Challenge Group - 8:00 to 10:00am

Mighty, Lil and Big Bucs - 9:00 to 10:00am

Thank you for your attention.

Coach

NO Practice for all scheduled groups 1/25/11

2011-01-25T08:01:00.001-08:00

There seems to be severe weather warning for tonight. There will be NO Practice for all scheduled groups today.

Thank you for your attention.

Coach

High Performance Group Schedule until the 17th

2010-12-10T09:27:00.000-08:00

Friday (10th) - 4:00 to 6:15pm

Sat (11th) - 9 to 12pm

Sun - No Practice

Mon - Fri (13th - 17th) - 4:00 to 6:15pm

Saturday ( 18th ) Team party and Holiday Schedule will be in effect.

We wil be finishing early so all swimmers can focus on their last week of school and exams without missing practice!

Thank you for your attention.

Coach

Saturday (Oct 23rd)

2010-10-22T12:03:00.001-07:00

There will be NO practice this Saturday (23rd) for Red, Big Buc, Little Bucs and Mighty Bucs Groups due to a Tampa Prep Swim meet.

Thanks for your attention.

Coach

No Practice Saturday the 25th

2010-09-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

Please be aware that the Tampa Preparatory Campus will be completely shut down all Saturday for maintenance reasons. There will be no swimming Saturday the 25th for ALL GROUPS.

Thanks for your attention and practice will resume on Monday.

Saturday (4th) Practice for Mighty Bucs

2010-08-31T21:17:00.001-07:00

Dear Mighty Buc Families,

Please be aware that this Saturday (4th) Practice for Mighty Bucs will be from 10:00 to 10:45am.

Thank you for your attention.

Coach

Practice updates for the 27th and 28th

2010-08-25T21:23:00.000-07:00

Friday, August 27th:
Please be reminded that there is NO PRACTICE for ALL GROUPS this Friday due to a TAMPA PREP High school meet.

Saturday, Aug 28th:
Sr. Elite Practice Change - Practice will be from 11:30am to 1:30pm this Saturday.

No Practice Wed PM due to TBAY Party (mighty, lil and big bucs)

2010-07-20T16:15:00.001-07:00

There will be no afternoon practices for mighty, lil and big buc groups this Wed (21st) due to our TBAY party at the Werdines.

Coach

NO practice today 6/30

2010-06-30T12:44:00.001-07:00

Please be aware that there will be NO practice today for all groups due to the weather.

2010-06-26T07:50:00.000-07:00

This will be our last email from TBAY's training trip. We are in the midst of our weekend meet at the Trousdell Aquatic Center hosted by Area Tallahassee Aquatics (ATAC). It is a three-day, prelims and finals, long course meet. After the first session most of the swimmers are coming back for finals tonite. It is so exciting to see them race after 10 long days of training.

The last few days have been a whirlwind. The photos below tell the story:

-Dryland training on deck at Morcom

-Training with the "power towers" - using water in tanks for resistance with bands

-Mock meet races

-Team building exercise at Lake Bradford on the FSU campus

-Kids in costume for fun, including all of the "twins"

-Visit from three massage therapists for treatment before the meet

-Thursday, the bus broke down (twice) and we quickly replaced it with a new bus company

-Food, food and more food. Only thing that the swimmers do more of than eat is drink milk. We go through four gallons of milk a day.

-A stop at Publix for meet snacks

-A last hug for our hero, Kim Hinckley, Aquatics Director at Morcom who hosted us! We love you, Kim!!!

Sunday we head home for Tampa following the meet. This has been our best camp ever. Thanks for your continuing interest and support of TBAY!!!

dryland

massage therapy

Emily Clifford and Elin

Sydney and Mari

Hannahx2

Savvy & Gracie

Tory & Alex P.

Becca & Elle

Purple Suiters

Elvis! (Oscar)

Old Bus

In costume

Greg and a blonde EJ

team building

chicken in the air!

team building

DSCF2079

on the blocks

power tower workout

workout

Kara, Gracie, Roz, Emily Carideo

Alex B.

Greg and Rasmus

Publix run

New Bus

Ready to race

Dining hall

never enough milk

Florida State University Training Trip - Tallahassee Update #3

2010-06-22T21:50:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe we have been here for a week! The kids are working extremely hard, but we have made time for fun, as well. The workouts continue to be intense. Today and tomorrow, the athletes are double workouts. On Sunday they slept in; did a light workout; and then played in the dive well. As you can see from the pictures below, the diving platforms, even the 10-meter, were popular! Each swimmer was videotaped underwater and we will review the work together to perfect their technique. Probably the best "toy" here at FSU is the bubble machine in the dive pool. Designed to help divers control their entry, it is big time fun for the swimmers. They wait at the bottom of the pool for the bubbles to begin and then are shot up to the surface. Sunday afternoon, the kids made a trip to the FSU bookstore and then enjoyed the movie, Toy Story 3D. Monday, following morning practice, the athletes enjoyed sandwiches and salads from Crispers on the bus trip to Valdosta. They played all afternoon at Wild Adventures, a roller coaster and water park. The day was capped off with a Hypnotist's Show that featured three TBAY swimmers - Elle Munns, Becca Werdine and Gracie Fredlake. For nearly an hour, the girls were completely, "under," and obeyed the hypnotist's commands. They sang, they danced, they slept...and not one of them has any memory of the entire experience!

YMCA

Fun at Wild Adventures

Chilling at the waterpark

Underwater video

Tory

Thompson

Thompson

Sydney

Swimmers diving

...and here are the bubbles!

Mari and Hannah

Kickboard drill

Kara

John

Hypnotist with sleeping subjects

It's much harder than it looks

Group

Group shot

Fly set

Emma S.

E.J.

Guys get ready for the bubble machine

Girls get ready for the bubble machine

Becca

Alex S.

Alex P. and Emily C.

Florida State University Training Trip - Tallahassee Update #2

2010-06-19T11:34:00.000-07:00

Saturday the TBAY campers are swimming another double workout at the Morcom Aquatics Center. With almost four full days of training behind them, they are tired but still working hard. We introduced a new daily award this week. The team votes on one girl and one guy swimmer who worked especially hard in practice. The winners have the distinction of wearing curlers, carrying a baby doll, wearing water wings, and so on, to show their teammates' respect! The winners have been good sports and "enjoyed" the attention from their fellow diners in the cafeteria! Friday, after morning workout, the team surprised Coach with their "WWJBD" or "What would Jason Bowes do?" shirts, featuring a flattering photo of the Coach. Then the group visited Fun Station in Tallahassee, a go-cart, arcade, and laser tag facility. Later, with the evening off from training, it was off to dinner at Andrews in downtown Tallahassee and a break from cafeteria food. The day's grand finale was a bubble-wand play session in the courtyard at the dorms. A special "shout-out" to all the dads...Happy Fathers' Day from your sons and daughters!!!

Savy models latest hairstyle!

Rasmus and his baby head to workout

Greg Campo shows why he won swimmer of the day

Emma Siewert

Water break

Tory Foody

Greg Campo

Emily Clifford

Team hard at work

Practice

Breaststroke Set

Coach

Team

Emily Carideo and Emma -swimmers of the day

Carylyn enjoys a healthy lunch

Team models the WWJBD shirts

Go-Kart Racers

Fun Station

Alex Sparks - NASCAR driver

Becca and Elle with their winnings

Team boards the bus after dinner

Bubbles!

Bubble Wands

More bubbles!

Tallahassee Training Camp & Travel Meet Update (6/16)

2010-06-16T18:11:00.000-07:00

TBAY Central's senior swimmers arrived in Tallahassee Tuesday afternoon and within a few hours were in the pool at FSU's Morcom Aquatic Center! After moving into their rooms in Ragan's Hall on the FSU campus, the athletes had a quick meal then headed to the pool. The workout this morning was one of the most intense the squad has ever experienced; a set of 100 x100. It took more than 2h30min to accomplish. Pictures of each lane are below......they were best of friends for the 3hr practice : ). More than one-half of the squad finished the set and maintained the interval. The athletes will go back to the pool this evening for a recovery workout. Double workouts will continue on Thursday. The swimmers have four meals a day. Most are taken at the Suwanee dining room on the FSU campus, pictured below. The chaperones serve an afternoon meal before evening practice on the dorm floor. The athletes are housed in four-bedroom apartments not far from the stadium on the FSU campus. Each quad has two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. We are emphasizing sunscreen and hydration in the heat, but the pool is a fantastic facility, the staff have been amazing with us and the water is nice and cold for training. Throughout the trip we will send updates and photos. For the first few days our focus is on intense training but later this week we will start to mix in some fun and relaxing activities. Thanks for supporting TBAY!!!

p.s. Forgive me if I do not reply to emails. My focus now is on the swimmers and my computer time is limited. Thanks.

Saturdays (6/5) time changes

2010-06-04T05:29:00.000-07:00

Please be aware of this Saturday's (5th) time changes. Red - 10:15 to 12:15pm Big and Lil Bucs - 11:00 to 12:15pm

NO Practice for all groups this Fri (21) and Sat (22nd)

2010-05-19T11:55:00.001-07:00

Please be aware that there is NO Practice for all groups this Fri (21) and Sat (22nd) due to the Spa meet.

Thanks for your attention and see you all this weekend at the meet.

Saturday (15th)

2010-05-13T06:03:00.001-07:00

Please take note that both Red group and Big Bucs will practice from 10:30 to 12pm this Saturday (15th)

NO PRACTICE this Saturday

2010-04-29T08:34:00.001-07:00

Dear Central Families,

There will be NO PRACTICE this Saturday the 1st of May for ALL GROUPS due to the Brandon meet this weekend.

Thank you.

Red Group Practice Changes April 3rd

2010-04-01T20:19:00.001-07:00

Please take note that this Saturday Practice will be from 8 to 10am.

NO PRACTICE for ALL GROUPS, 3/19 - 3/22

2010-03-18T21:03:00.001-07:00

Dear Central families,

There will be NO PRACTICE for ALL GROUPS Friday 3/19, Saturday 3/20, Sunday 3/21, Monday 3/22......due to the Area 3/5 Championship meet in Sarasota that all Central swimmers are participation in this weekend. Practices will resume at normal scheduled times this Tuesday 3/23.

Thank you for your attention.

practice updates 12th,13th and 15th

2010-02-12T08:50:00.001-08:00

Red, Big - Lil -Mighty Buc groups

Please be advised that there will be NO practice today (12th) and tomorrow (13th) for the Red, Big - Lil -Mighty Buc groups due to the weather. I would really like to try and keep the team healthy at the moment. Please have them get some rest. Practice will resume on Monday 15th.

Please take note that the Red group will do dryland from 5:15 to 5:45 and will be in the water from 5:45 to 7pm on Monday the 15th.

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Sr. Elite Practice Time Changes - Fri 12th and Sat 13th

Friday (12th) practice will be cancelled do to the weather outside. Please have your swimmers get a good nights rest!!

Saturday (13th) practice will be from 12:00pm to 2:30pm. I would like the kids to swim during the warmest part of the day tomorrow. It will also give them a chance to sleep in and get some well deserved rest.

Please try your best to keep them healthy and rested for the next few weeks with all the meets that are coming up. Now is the time where people are getting sick.....I would love to keep them as healthy as possible.

Thanks for your support.

Coach

P.S. Watch the Olympics!! : )

No practice Monday

2010-02-07T19:35:00.001-08:00

There will be no practice Monday (8th) for ALL Groups. I am giving the entire team the day off due to the great meet we had this weekend!! Please have all your swimmers use this day to rest, stay healthy, catch up on homework and recharge in anticipation for championship season!!
Coach Jason

practice changes for this Saturday (Jan 30th)

2010-01-27T11:32:00.001-08:00

Sr. Elite and Red groups practice times have been moved ahead to the following times:

Red - 8:00 to 9:30am
Sr. Elite - 7:00 to 9:30am

Also, there will be NO PRACTICE for Lil Bucs, Big Bucs and Mighty Bucs this Saturday (Jan 30th) due to Gasparilla events.

Coach

Elite Sunday practice change

2010-01-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

Elite groups Sunday practice will be moved to 12:30 to 2:00pm

red group's friday practice

2010-01-21T06:15:00.001-08:00

Please take note of the practice time change for the red group this friday.....

5:15 to 7pm

Friday's Lil Buc practice

2010-01-20T20:51:00.000-08:00

Please take note that this Friday's Lil Buc practice will be from 3:45 to 4:45pm.

Sat - Jan 9

2010-01-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

Dear TBAY Central Families,

There will be NO Swimming Practice tomorrow (Sat - Jan 9) for ALL groups due to cold weather. Please try and keep your swimmers motivated during this little cold snap we are experiencing. Our pool is very well heated and kept over 80F. It looks like it will be warming up again next week. Practices will resume on Monday Jan 11th.

Thanks for your patience and support!

Go TBAY!

Jason

TRX trainer and Spin, Saturday (Jan 9th)

2010-01-07T19:55:00.000-08:00

Dear TBAY Central Elite families,

I will be replacing our swimming this Saturday (Jan 9th) with a special training session with a personal TRX trainer and Spin instructor at my gym in Downtown Tampa. They are both fantastic full body workouts. The kids have loved it the last 2 times. The session will be from 10:15am to 1:00pm. I am going to have the kids warm up on the machines before we start or training sessions.

I was originally looking to move our practice to mid afternoon on Saturday. But I would really like to keep them healthy and out of the cold weather......it does not look like its going to be great weather on Saturday. I would really like to have the entire group in attendance since we have had to cancel a few practices this week due to weather.

Please make sure the kids have enough water and a snack.

The group will be split in 2 when we get to the gym. One group will be do TRX and the other will do Spin for 45min. There will be a 15min break and then they will rotate.

The cost is $15. Your swimmers will be billed for this session just like a swim meet. They do not need to bring money. They will also have to sign a waiver form that is available at practice (ask coach). If they have already signed the form they do not have to submit another.....they just need to sign in when they arrive.

I have also made an arrangements with the gym that you (parents) will be able to workout for no additional charge in their brand new gym. You will be able to get fit while you wait for your swimmers to be done. We had many parents take the offer and workout last time 2 times.

There is parking on the 3rd level of the building (entrance is between the 2 Grand Central Buildings). Take elevators down to the ground level and enter from the street.

Things to bring:

* Proper workout clothes (wear RED TBAY shirt)
* Water Bottle
* Small towel
* Shoes
* Snack

What is TRX (take a look at the small video)
Powerhouse Gym Site
Directions from Pool (TAMPA PREP)

Coach

NO PRACTICE TODAY - WED JAN 6

2010-01-06T09:50:00.000-08:00

THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE TODAY FOR ALL GROUPS.

THIS AFTERNOON: 12/21

2009-12-21T09:25:00.001-08:00

THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE FOR ALL GROUPS THIS AFTERNOON - PRACTICE WILL RESUME AGAIN TOMORROW THE 22nd (HOLIDAY SCHEDULE)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
COACH

saturday (12/19)

2009-12-16T06:08:00.000-08:00

Please take note of the changes in practice times for all groups this saturday (12/19) for our annual holiday party.

Elite 9-11:00 am (Will teach tech to Big-Lil-Mighty Bucs from 11:00-12pm + Team Party @ 12pm)
Red 9-11:00am (Will teach tech to Big-Lil-Mighty Bucs from 11:00-12pm + Team Party @ 12pm)
Big Bucs 10:45-12pm (Team Party at 12pm)
Lil Bucs 10:45-12pm (Team Party at 12pm)
Mighty Bucs 10:45-12pm (Team Party at 12pm)

** THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE IS IN EFFECT ON DEC 19TH - PLEASE CHECK SITE
http://www.tampabayaquatics.com/central-updates.htm

2009-12-15T07:07:00.000-08:00

Dear TBAY Families,

I am just sending out a little reminder in regards to the Kids' party on Saturday (19th at 12pm) and the Parent party on Sunday (20th 5-8pm @ the Swansons'). They will both be two great events. Please make sure you RSVP Star Swanson in regards to the Parent party. INVITATIONS BELOW

Looking forward to seeing everybody this weekend!!!

GO TBAY!

Coach

You are invited to Celebrate the Holidays with TBAY Central:
Athlete Holiday Party Saturday, December 19 12:00 noon, following practice at Tampa Prep Please send $3 for brunch with your swimmer the day of the event. All swimmers on TBAY Central are invited!! For more information, or to help with the event, please contact Julie Campo, at Julie_Campo@yahoo.com. Parent Holiday Social Sunday, December 20 5:00 to 8:00 pm Please join the parents of all TBAY Central swimmers for a holiday celebration at the Home of Star & Craig Swanson, 2513 W. Shell Point Rd, Tampa, 33611. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share!

RSVP by 12/18/09 Email Star Swanson at flswanson@aol.com or call (813) 805–0639.
Questions? Email TBAY Central President, Laurel Fredlake, lfredlake@gmail.com

movies this Sunday (11/29)

2009-11-25T13:30:00.001-08:00

Dear TBAY Central Families,

We are organizing a trip to the movies this Sunday (11/29) for all groups. We will be attending the Westshore Mall theaters (210 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL - (888) 262-4386). The Families/Kids will have the choice of 3 Movies

* The Twilight Saga - New Moon - PG13 @ 12:45pm
* The Blind Side - PG13 @1:00
* Disney's A Christmas Carol - PG @ 1:25

We would love to have as many families attend as possible. There will be no specific supervision provided so each family is responsible for their swimmers.

We will me meeting at Westshore theatres in the front lobby at 12:30pm to buy tickets.

Please contact Dorilee Savitt to let her know that you are attending/what movie and if you have any questions. dorilees@aol.com

Look forward to seeing you all at the movies this Sunday!

Go TBAY!

2009-11-17T08:45:00.001-08:00

Dear Central Families,

Please be reminded that our Winter/Spring Schedule starts tomorrow Monday, November 16th. Schedule is below and please take note to changes.

We also will not be attending this weeks Spa swim meet in St. Petersberg. We will be focusing on taking the entire team to the Jingle Bell meet in Clearwater (Dec 11-13th). I will be sending out an email shortly in regards to this meet.

Winter/Spring Schedule (also found on site)

changes to our schedule over the next week

2009-11-09T11:06:00.000-08:00

Dear Elite & Black Families & Swimmers, (just for elite/Blk groups......all groups remain the same)

Please take note of the following changes to our schedule over the next week. Please inform your swimmers.

Monday - (11/09) 5:30 to 7:30pm
Tuesday - (11/10) 5:00 to 7:00pm
Wednesday - (11/11) 5:00 to 7:00pm
Thursday - (11/12) 5:00 to 7:00pm
Friday - (11/13) NO PRACTICE @ STATES
Saturday - (11/14) NO PRACTICE @ STATES
Sunday - (11/15) NO PRACTICE
Monday - (11/16) NO PRACTICE
Tuesday - (11/17) NO PRACTICE
Wednesday - (11/18) WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE IN EFFECT 4-7pm

Please read and take note of the Winter/Spring schedule

2009-11-03T07:54:00.000-08:00

Dear Central Families,

Please find the Winter/Spring schedule for 2009-2010. The Winter/Spring schedule will start on November 16th and run until the month of June 2010. Please take note of all the time changes for your swimmers groups. This schedule is 1 of 3 TBAY Central schedules that rotate during a normal calendar year. Our next schedule change will be from June to August (Summer Schedule).

Also note an updated 2009 calendar for the remaining months of November and December. Please take note of the meet in December (11-12-13). I would really like this to be a well attended meet by our branch. ALL groups will be attending.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks for your attention.

Go TBAY!

2009-10-28T05:45:00.001-07:00

Dear Central Families,

I emailed all members the swimmers events for this upcoming Friday. Please take a look at the meet notice below to see what the event order is. Please take note if you did not respond to my email on October 21st then your swimmer has been entered in this meet.

A few things to remember....

* all swimmers must sit together as a team and not separately with parents
* all swimmers must have a team shirt and cap at all times during a meet
* swimmers are able to bring a chair
* dress for the weather
* sunscreen and hydration are very important
* all swimmers are required to show up 15min before the start of their warm up session
* pls have swimmers check with coach if on a relay before swimmer leaves the pool

Warm up times
4:30pm warm up
5:30 start

Coach Jen will be the only Central coach attending the meet this weekend. While she is on deck coaching during the meet, please let her coach the swimmers. If you have any questions for her, try to keep them until the end of the session unless there is an emergency. There should be no parents behind the block during any races. If you have any questions with this please let me know.

Have a great meet!

GO TBAY!

2009-10-28T05:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

I have attached the swimmers events for this upcoming friday. Please take a look at the meet notice attached to see what the event order is. Please take note if you did not respond to my email on October 21st then your swimmer has been entered in this meet.

A few things to remember....

all swimmers must sit together as a team and not separately with parents
all swimmers must have a team shirt and cap at all times during a meet
swimmers are able to bring a chair
dress for the weather
sunscreen and hydration are very important
all swimmers are required to show up 15min before the start of their warm up session
pls have swimmers check with coach if on a relay before swimmer leaves the pool

Warm up times
4:30pm warm up
5:30 start

Meet Notice
http://www.floridaswimming.org/MI/MI%2009-10%20SPA2.pdf

Directions
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=27.781607,-82.627122&daddr=&geocode=&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=16&sll=27.779651,-82.625152&sspn=0.008638,0.013947&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

Coach Jen will be the only Central coach attending the meet this weekend. While she is on deck coaching during the meet, please let her coach the swimmers. If you have any questions for her, try to keep them until the end of the session unless there is an emergency. There should be no parents behind the block during any races. If you have any questions with this please let me know.

Have a great meet!

GO TBAY!

Big Bucs - Friday Oct 23 (practice time change)

2009-10-20T21:14:00.001-07:00

Please take note that this friday's (Oct 23rd) practice time will be moved from 6:00 - 7:15pm for the Big Bucs group.

Thanks for your attention.

No Practice for ALL groups this Saturday (17th)

2009-10-14T22:03:00.001-07:00

Please take note that there will be No Practice for ALL groups this Saturday (17th) due to the WLFA meet in Largo and the Middle school invite at Tampa Prep.

Go TBAY!!

Jason

3rd annual Open water swim this Saturday

2009-09-30T12:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

Please be reminded of our 3rd annual Open water swim this Saturday. All information needed is below. There will be NO Practice at Prep this Saturday for all groups due to the Open water event therefore encouraging everybody to attend.

ATTENTION

Potluck breakfast /social for TBAY families from all participating
branches after the Open Water Swim on Clearwater Beach.

Breakfast is simple: any type of breakfast food welcome ( bagels,
doughnuts,coffee cake, fruit, drinks etc) We also need some type of
folding table - I will bring paper products. All of the branches are
being asked to do the same thing and we will pool all of the breakfast
items for general consumption

If you are coming or able to send food with your swimmer, please let
Star Swanson at flswanson@aol.com know what you are bringing so we
don't only have all of the same thing. I know this is very last
minute - but sometimes those are the best events - simple!
Dear TBAY Central Families,

Please join the team for the 3rd annual TBAY open water swim - Saturday October 3rd. All seven branches participate in this fun family event in Clearwater. There will be NO scheduled practice to be held on the 3rd due to the event.

Open Water Distances
1000 yard swim
1 mile
2 mile

(Events are appropriate for Big Bucs - Red - Black/Elite groups. Mighty and Lil Bucs are encourage to come and enjoy the fun with teammates)

Cost is $5 per swimmer

Registration - 7:00am
Open water swims start - 7:30am

We'll meet at the pier between Frenchy's and the Palm Pavillion on Clearwater Beach (go North at the rotary once you get onto the beach). The parking lot is on the left near the fire station.

Open to parents and siblings as well. We will supply swim caps for the race, water and snacks. Music and team building games after the race, followed by a team breakfast.....more info to come in regards to the breakfast. (Please take note that all participants MUST be registered with Florida Swimming).

Please email me by the 28th if you are planning on attending. Also, let me know if you have a kayak and are willing to help supervise the swimmers.

Map

WFLA Halloween Meet

2009-09-30T08:31:00.001-07:00

Dear Central Families,

We are approaching our 2nd short course meet of the season. It will be taking place in Largo October 17th and 18th. This will be a great opportunity for all swimmer to get started this season or keep the ball rolling!! I would like to encourage as many swimmers to attend as possible.

Meet Notice

If you DO NOT plan on attending, please let me know before this Sunday October 4th. If I am not contacted before the 10/04 your swimmers will be entered in the meet and billed for the competition.

If you are recently a new member of TBAY Central please make sure you have sent in the Florida Registration. If your swimmer is entered in the meet without having the Florida Registration in you will be fined $120 from Florida Swimming. Please feel free to contact Florida swimmind and ask if they have received your registration.
**2010 Florida Registration**

Please check the 2009-2010 meet schedule online for up coming meet this season. If you can plan and schedule these events into your calendars that would be great!
2009-2010 Meet Schedule

Thanks again for everybody that attended the parent orientation and pancake breakfast this past weekend.

Go TBAY!

Jason

no practice friday(25th)

2009-09-24T21:41:00.000-07:00

Please be reminded that there will be no practice friday(25th) due to a Prep high school swim meet. Any new families/swimmers are very welcome to come and watch if you are interested in how a meet works for your athletes. Meet starts at 6pm at Tampa Prep.

Please take note of Practice changes for saturdays Pancake Breakfast

* Big Bucs - Lil Bucs - Mighty Bucs practices will be from 11:00 - 12:00pm

pancake breakfast will follow

Parents please stay after you drop your kids off for the parent orientation at 11am

all info below....
Team Pancake Breakfast and

New Parent Orientation

Saturday, September 26

Pancake Breakfast

ALL SWIMMERS, 12:00/noon-12:30, lower patio new pool deck,

$3/swimmer covers all food & drinks

The pancake breakfast is planned for all TBAY Central swimmers. No RSVP is needed...just bring $3 to help defray costs. Practice times will be adjusted so that all can participate. Many thanks to Julie Campo and Elizabeth Clifford for organizing the breakfast!!

New Parent Orientation, 11:00–12:00, upstairs conference room in Tampa Prep gym

This meeting is important for any and all families who have joined the team in the last three to four months. Topics include swim meets; terminology; volunteer requirements; the branch system; codes of conduct; policies and other important information. For more details, email Laurel Fredlake at lfredlake@gmail.com.

TBAY open water swim - Saturday October 3rd

2009-09-22T17:51:00.000-07:00

Dear TBAY Central Families,

Please join the team for the 3rd annual TBAY open water swim - Saturday October 3rd. All seven branches participate in this fun family event in Clearwater. There will be NO scheduled practice to be held on the 3rd due to the event.

Open Water Distances
1000 yard swim
1 mile
2 mile
(Events are appropriate for Big Bucs - Red - Black/Elite groups. Mighty and Lil Bucs are encourage to come and enjoy the fun with teammates)

Cost is $5 per swimmer

Registration - 7:00am
Open water swims start - 7:30am

We'll meet at the pier between Frenchy's and the Palm Pavillion on Clearwater Beach (go North at the rotary once you get onto the beach). The parking lot is on the left near the fire station.

Open to parents and siblings as well. We will supply swim caps for the race, water and snacks. Music and team building games after the race, followed by a team breakfast.....more info to come in regards to the breakfast. (Please take note that all participants MUST be registered with Florida Swimming - Athlete's Registration Form.

Please email me by the 28th if you are planning on attending. Also, let me know if you have a kayak and are willing to help supervise the
swimmers.

Map - Clearwater Pier

Tampa Prep vs Wharton High School

2009-09-09T21:10:00.001-07:00

TBAY Central Parents,

With many of your children being fairly new to competitive swimming, we thought it would be beneficial for your kids to watch a swim meet prior to their first competition. The first swim meet can tend to be a bit overwhelming when you don't know what to expect, so hopefully this will help ease any anxiousness on the part of you or your child. That being said, we would love for any of you that are able, to join us this Thursday (Sept. 10th) at 6 pm as Tampa Prep competes against Wharton High School (at Tampa Prep).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

GO TBAY!!

Coach

Friday, Aug 28th practice canceled

2009-08-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

TBAY Families,

Just a reminder that there is NO PRACTICE for ALL groups this Friday due to a Prep Meet.

Please take a look at all other dates on the online calendar for future cancellations .

Practice canceled today

2009-08-14T12:12:00.000-07:00

Please take note......All Practice Groups will be canceled today due to incoming weather (friday aug 14th).

2009-07-29T12:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

Please take note of the 2009 Fall schedule ONLINE
http://www.tampabayaquatics.com/practice-central.htm
**Fall Schedule starts after the program break on the 11th of August**

Things to look for online...

Monthly Calendar - Please look at the dates that are filed with Tampa Prep High school meets. Any home Prep meets means there will be no practice.
2009 - 2010 Central Meet Schedule -Take note of all the meets that are planned for the year. I would really like to have a better effort by all swimmers with attendance at meets this year. We had a very successful year this past season.....let's keep it rolling.
Weekly Schedule - Please take note of your swimmers practice days and times as we now move out of our summer schedule. Remember during this time of year we share the pool with the Tampa Prep's high school team. Anything revolving around the High school team must take priority over TBAY.
Practice Times - If you could have your kids dropped off 15min before the start of each schedule practice session. They should also be coming to the pool with their swim suit on.

At the pool...

Equipment Bags - All swimmers must have an equipment bag with the required equipment for each group. http://www.tampabayaquatics.com/TrainingGear-Central.htm

**Please put your swimmers name on ALL equipment**

Dryland - Make sure your swimmer has proper dryland attire...ex.. running shoes, t-shirt, shorts. NO jeans, sandals or inappropriate attire. If they are wearing anything inapropriate they will ask to sit out or be sent home.

Thank you for taking the time to read the e-mail and look over the schedules online.

GO TBAY!

Jason

Area 3/5 Championship Meet

2009-07-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

I have attached the swimmers events for the weekend (http://www.tampabayaquatics.com/area 3-5 entries st pete summer 2009.pdf). Please take not if you did not respond to my email on July 10th then your swimmer has been entered in the meet.

A few things to remember....

all swimmers must sit together as a team
all swimmers must have a team shirt and cap at all times during a meet
swimmers should bring a chair
swimmers should bring sunscreen and hydration

Warm ups
Friday, July 31, 2009 Warm-up 3:30PM Timed Finals 5:00PM

(11&up) Saturday, August 1, 2009 Warm-up 7:00AM Prelims 8:00AM Finals 4:30PM

(10&unders) Saturday, August 1, 2009 Warm-up 45 min. prior to afternoon session. Session will NOT begin before 11:00am. Timed Finals for 8 & Under and 10 & Under

(11&up) Sunday, August 2, 2009 Warm-up 7:00AM Prelims 8:00AM Finals 4:00PM

(10&unders) Sunday, August 2, 2009 Warm-up 45 min. prior to afternoon session. Session will NOT begin before 11:00am. Timed Finals for 8 & Under and 10 & Under.

Meet Notice

Dear Lil Bucs, Big Bucs and Red Families,

Our last meet on the schedule for the summer will be the Area 3/5 Championship meet in St. Pete.

I would like this to be our strongest showing in terms of attendance this summer. This will be a great team meet to get more best times, cuts and experience. This will be a Short Course Yard Meet.

If you DO NOT plan on attending, please let me know before Thursday July 2nd. If I am not contacted before the 07/15 your swimmers will be entered and billed for the meet.

Meet Notice

Schedule changes during the next few weeks

2009-07-22T21:43:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

Please be aware of the next few weeks and some changes that I have made to the schedule.

I will be leaving tomorrow for Sr. Champs in Ft. Pierce until the 26th of July. Directly after finals on Sunday night I will be driving to Orlando as I have been selected by the coaching staff to represent Florida at this years Zone Championships (July 27th to Aug 1st). We will also have two of our central swimmers competing at the meet (Chris Swanson & Becca Werdine).

There will be practices held while I am gone (schedule below). Please remember that we have a program break from Sunday Aug 2nd to Monday Aug 10th. No practices will be held at this time and all groups will resume on the 11th of Aug. Please have your swimmers attend workout next week and take the following week off.

Black & Elite (only)
Thursday -July 23th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Friday -July 24th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Saturday - July 25th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Sunday - July 26th - OFF
Monday - July 27th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Tuesday - July 28th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Wednesday -July 29th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Thursday -July 30th - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Friday -July 31st - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Saturday - Aug 1st - 8:30 to 10:00am @ Tampa Prep
Program Break Aug 2nd to Aug 10th

Thank you for your attention and support.

Go TBAY!!

Jason

Sr. Champs Update

2009-07-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

note: prior info on Sr. Champs listed on 4/22 post below

Click here for entries for Sr. Champs

Please take note that we will be warming up in Ft. Pierce the 23rd (Thursday) in the afternoon from 3:40pm to 5pm. It will be very important for ALL swimmers to attend the pre meet warm up. If swimmers are unable to drive down please arrange a form of transport for them to attend. I am going to be at the pool for 3:30pm just in case you get to the pool early. We do have a few swimmers swimming the 800fr that night. Entries for the meet are attached.

Please be aware that there will be no parents on deck, in the officials areas or team sitting areas. This has been requested from the meet committee and Florida swimming. This past weekend at JO's it was strictly enforced. If it is not as strictly enforced please do not take advantage of the situation. Thank you in advance for respecting the swim meet environment and requests.

The meet starts Friday morning (24th) and I would like the swimmers to get a good night's rest and get settled in for a long weekend. I have not been told what exact warm up times we have......I should know by a Thursday warm up.

GO TBAY!

Meet Notice

Swanson, Werdine take Nashville titles

2009-07-06T10:23:00.000-07:00

Jesuit rising sophomore Chris Swanson won two titles, setting meet records in both events, and Plant rising sophomore Rebecca Werdine won three titles as both competed for Tampa Bay Aquatics at the Summer Sizzler Swim Championships in Nashville, Tn.

Swanson won the under-14 division 200 meter free title in a time of 2:00.19, and the 400 free in 4:15.18, while also taking second in the 50 free (25.95), the 100 free (56.50), the 100 fly (1:02.10) and the 200 Individual Medley (2:22.19).

Werdine won the girls under-14 division titles in the 50 free (27.87), 100 free (1:00.67) and 100 back (1:08.11), and also took third in the 200 I.M. (2:31.57).

Elsewhere, Sickles’ Katie Cook took fifth in the open 50 free, edging out Plant’s Meg Anderson, who took eighth (27.34). Anderson also took fifth in the 100 free (58.17), where Wharton’s Blair Kuethe took ninth (59.88).

Tampa Prep’s Rasmus Skjaerpe took second in the boys under-14 100 back (1:05.43) and fourth in the 200 backstroke (2:20.69). Fellow Terrapin Alex Blustein finished fifth in the boys under-14 100 back (1:07.89) and eighth in the 200 back (2:28.29),

John Nolte (Robinson) took third in the boys under-14 100 free (57.47), fifth in the 50 free (26.34) and seventh in the 200 I.M. (2:28.13), while Emily Clifford (Plant) took third in the girls 200 breaststroke (2:50.64), fourth in the 100 breaststroke (1:21.02), sixth in the 200 I.M. (2:34.59) and seventh in the 400 I.M. (5:29.05).

The 2009 Summer Schedule is now available

2009-05-21T10:29:00.000-07:00

http://www.tampabayaquatics.com/central09calendar/TBAY%20Central%20Summer%202009%20-%20june%20to%20aug.jpg

Sr. Champs Info

2009-04-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Central Families,

I have attached hotel and meet info for this summer's Sr. Champs (Ft. Pierce). Please make your arrangements as soon as possible.

Please remember that your swimmers must have the qualifying times for these events to attend.

Standards
Sr. Champs

*meet schedule attached and posted on site*

Sr. Champs Info
Here's the hotel information for the Senior Champs that will be held at Ft. Pierce 7/23 - 7/26. The team hotel is blocked from 7/22 (WED) through 7/26 (SUN).

Hampton Inn & Suites
1985 Reynolds Dr.
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
Ph: 772-828-4100
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=FTPHSHX
Group Code: TAM
Standard Room Rate: $ 85.00 + 11.5% tax
Studio Suite Rate: $109.00 + 11.5% tax
* Rate includes complimentary breakfast
Reservation CUT-OFF Date: 7/10/09
Individuals may cancel up to 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid one night room and tax penalty.
On-line reservation (www.fortpiercesuites.hamptoninn.com)
1. Click on the link
2. Fill in the dates of your arrival and departure and enter
3. In the "group code" space, place the code TAM and enter
4. You can then book your reservation under your special group rate
If you prefer, you may call the reservation line at 772-828-4100 for reservations

Let me know if you have any questions.

Go TBAY!

-Jason