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Archive for December, 2011
Coach’s Corner: Training tips for the holiday break
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011We asked three local coaches what swimmers should do to stay in prime swimming shape if they have to head out of town during the winter break. Read their responses inside.
December 11-17 Weekly Wrap-up: Va. high schools swim back-to-back meets
Monday, December 19th, 2011Virginia high schools competed on both Friday and Saturday night this past weekend. This week, our featured meet is South County versus Lake Braddock. Read more inside, along with more summaries and results from this all of this week’s high school action.
Introducing new feature: the Coach’s Corner
Monday, December 19th, 2011This week we’re introducing a new feature on Reach for the Wall. Have a swimming question to ask? RFTW is here to help.
Team USA thrashes European All-Stars in Duel for their fifth consecutive win
Saturday, December 17th, 2011Missy Franklin continued to shine in international competition, as did Ryan Lochte, who showed why he is the considered the best swimmer in the world, swimming unrested.
Top ten gifts for your swimmer or diver
Friday, December 16th, 2011If you’re struggling with what to get your swimmer or diver this holiday season, check out our top ten gifts list! Already finished your holiday shopping? Share your suggestions with the rest of us in the comments section!
2011 Duel in the Pool: McLean and Ziegler set to compete for thirty-five member U.S. team against European All-Stars
Thursday, December 15th, 2011The U.S. team has never lost in the event’s five-year history. Area stars Matt McLean and Kate Ziegler will be joined by Ryan Lochte, Natalie Coughlin, Missy Franklin and others against a fast group of forty-one brought by Europe.
London 2012: Ed Moses wants to make U.S. swim team, recapture glory of 2000 Games
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011When he was winning medals at the 2000 Olympics, Virginia swimmer Ed Moses (shown in 2004) measured success in record times and first place. Now, as he aims to make the 2012 Olympic squad, Moses measures his progress by different standards.
York’s Clabeaux wins seven of seven in record time at the 2011 Winter Classic
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011A team atmosphere was evident at the 2011 Winter Classic as area teams urged on their friends against great competition at George Mason University’s Jim McKay Natatorium.
Weekly Wrap-up: 12/4 – 12/10
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011High school teams were in action again this week despite teams losing key swimmers to holiday invitationals taking place all weekend. Read recaps and check out scores and times here.
Area divers travel to compete in 2011 “The Instead of Spinner” Invitational
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011Results for area divers from the 2011 “The Instead of Spinner” Invitational at The College of New Jersey, where Montgomery Diving Club and Alexandria Dive Club competed.
Records tumble at 2011 Tom Dolan Invitational, including five NAG records
Monday, December 12th, 2011*Edited to include relay records, including two NAG record*
Jack Conger and Michael Andrew broke three National Age Group records between them at the 2011 Tom Dolan Invitational. Curl-Burke broke the boys 13-14 400 medley relay NAG record.
Few changes at the top on the first night of the 2011 Tom Dolan Invitational
Friday, December 9th, 2011Local swimmers shined in timed finals on the first night of the 2011 Tom Dolan Invitational held at the University of Maryland’s Eppley Center.
Preview: Tom Dolan Invitational – Dec. 8-11
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011The 2011 Tom Dolan Invitational will begin Thursday night at the University of Maryland’s Eppley Recreation Center, with timed finals events. Over the last decade, the invitational has attracted many of the top club teams from up and down the East Coast, making Tom Dolan one of the most competitive meets in the country. Read RFTW’s in-depth preview of swimmers to watch.
Preview: 2011 Winter Classic – Dec. 8-11
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011The 2011 Winter Classic kicks off Thursday at 5 p.m., December 8, at George Mason University’s McKay Natatorium in Fairfax. The annual holiday meet, hosted by the Potomac Marlins, is in its ninth year and has become a competitive alternative to the Tom Dolan Invitational, also taking place this weekend.
High School Swimming & Diving: Nov. 27 – Dec. 3 Weekly Wrap-Up
Monday, December 5th, 2011This week’s featured meet is Yorktown versus Falls Church in a National District showdown.
2011 Winter Nationals: Day Three Wrap-up
Sunday, December 4th, 20112011 Winter Nationals: Day Three – Finals results Rachael Burnett (West Virginia University/Potomac Marlins) finished sixth in a timed finals of the women’s 800 freestyle in a time of 8 minutes 47.44 seconds. Moving up one position, Jack Conger (RMSC) finished ninth in the “A” Final of the men’s 200 backstroke (2:02.27). In the women’s [...]
2011 Winter Nationals: Day Two Wrap-up
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Day Two prelims conclude at the 2011 Winter Nationals in Atlanta.
2011 Winter Nationals: Area swimmers reach Day One finals – Results
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Results from Day One at the 2011 Winter Nationals in Atlanta. Four area swimmers competed Thursday night in the first day’s finals after advancing out of morning prelims.
Swimmers give back at Turkey Claus meet
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The holiday swim season begins this weekend with a great meet, helping a great cause. The sixth Turkey Claus Showdown, an official sponsor of the DC Area Toys for Tots Foundation, takes place Friday through Sunday at the Takoma Aquatic and Community Center.
