Newsletter, Vol. II - May 2019
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We are off and swimming into the summer and Long Course season. We had some great swims at the Platte City 500 with the Blazers taking the overall team trophy and 5 high point awards.
It was great to see our Blazers swimmers being so supportive of each other at the High School Girls State meet no matter the school that they attend. Congratulations to all our participants, we look forward to having you back in the pool with the Blazers. I have always known the Blazers to be loud and proud, cheering and supporting teammates and friends. I am looking forward to seeing our team continue to do the same this upcoming weekend in Wichita.
I’m sure that all our coaches and swimmers are looking forward to getting outside; it is our busiest time and most enjoyable time of the year. During this period, it is important that our swimmers remember that they are responsible for getting the appropriate nutrition and rest to make the summer a success. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to any of the coaching staff so that we may provide any additional support you or your athlete may need.
Thank you, parents, who took the time to fill out our parent survey, the response was fantastic and will give us some things to consider as we move forward. We are hoping to launch an updated version of our website here soon.
Safe travels for anyone who is getting out of town over Memorial Day.
Coach George Adcock
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This Issue:
- General Announcements & Upcoming events
- 2019 LCM Practice & Meet Schedule
- Resources
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Upcoming Team Events & Programs:
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Summer Pre-Blazers
June 3rd - July 25th
Our Pre-competitive program designed to familiarize young swimmers with our sport and session focus primarily on learning the four competitive strokes, while gaining knowledge in basic training techniques & competitive aspects of swimming.
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2019
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New Team Unify Website Platform -
We have been working on upgrading our team's website to the new Team Unify platform. We are looking forward to releasing the new version this summer!
Team Evaluations
for NEW swimmers
—help us spread the word! We will hold open try-outs on July 30 and August 20 for swimmers interested in joining the Blazers for the 2019-20 year! (Times and locations TBA.)
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For more information on upcoming team events and programs, please visit our website!
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Blazers at Kansas Girls State Championships
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Congratulations all Blazers swimmers, who qualified for the Kansas Girls State Championships, which was held last weekend at Capital Federal Natatorium in Topeka.
Top 3 finishes
Mackenzie Bravence – 3
rd
in the 50 Free and 100 Free
Sarah Graven – 2
nd
in the 100 Back
Lauren McDougald – STATE CHAMPION 1
st
in the 100 Fly
Blazers Representatives
Lucy Behm ∙ Mackenzie Bravence ∙ Morgan Brockner ∙ Kate Christie ∙ Ashliegh Espinoza ∙ Izzy Gifford ∙ Sarah Graven ∙ Abby King ∙ Becca Lewis ∙ Jillian Long ∙ Lauren McDougald ∙ Lily Monoghan ∙ Caroline Polhemus ∙ Isabelle York
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
- Air Capital Invite
- Beach Bash
- Pre-Blazers Summer: 6/1/19
- CSC Summer Invite
- DSMY June Invite
- Wave the Wheat: 6/23/19
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LCM Summer Practice Schedule - Update
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Summer break is fast approaching! Our Summer schedule will begin Tuesday, May 28th. Detailed practice schedules for the summer are published on your groups site pages (Links below).
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Please note:
There are a few changes for afternoon practices the first three weeks, as the schools close their pools on rotation over that time for cleaning. If you have any questions about the summer schedule for your swimmer or how to balance Summer League and the Blazers, please contact your group coach.
Summer is a busy time for our swimmers; please keep in mind that each training group has suggested attendance guidelines appropriate for the objectives of that group. We look forward to cheering our Blazer swimmers on in their summer league programs. However, we encourage our swimmers to continue attending their Blazers swim practices in anticipation of an exciting championship season in July. Please communicate with your group’s head coach your plans for the summer and how they align with your goals.
We are looking forward to a fast and enjoyable summer!
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Register on-line by logging into your Team Unify account and include availability in the notes section.
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Coaches select events and entries can be viewed through your account.
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Additional meet information is posted meet page.
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Air Capital Invite
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May 24 - 26
Wichita Swim Club - Garvey Aquatic Center
Registration Deadline: Closed
This is our first Long Course (LC) meet of the season. This meet will be conducted as Prelims and Finals on Friday and Saturday and events will be swum as Timed Finals on Sunday. Weather permitting, swimmers can sit outside and families are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets.
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Beach Bash at Blaisdell
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May 31 - June 2
Topeka Swim Association - Blaisdell Aquatic Center
Registration Deadline: Closed
Recommended for:
All Blazers Swimmers
not attending
the Air Capital Invite in Wichita.
This is an outdoor LC meet conducted as Timed Finals, Friday - Sunday. Swimmers are encouraged to bring appropriate attire.
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KCB Quick Links
Missouri Valley Swimming
Swimmer Spot
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CSC Summer Invite
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June 14 - 16
Columbia Swim Club - Mizzou Rec Aquatic Center
Registration Deadline: Closed
Recommended for:
Qualified
Swimmers
not attending
the DSMY June Invite in Des Moines.
LC Timed Finals Friday - Sunday
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Team Travel Meet - DSMY June Invite
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DSMY June Invite
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June 21 - 23
Wellmark YMCA - Des Moines IA
Registration Deadline: Closed
Recommended for: All eligible swimmers Junior II, Junior I, Senior I, National
No time standards to qualify. Team Travel for all eligible swimmers from Junior II, Junior I, Senior I & National. Swimmers traveling with the team are to leave Thursday 6/20. Meet to be conducted as Prelims/ Finals Friday- Sunday. This is a great opportunity to compete as a team!
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Missouri Valley Districts and Missouri Valley Long Course Championships are our two most important meets of the summer for most of our swimmers. These are qualifying meets, meaning that your swimmer will have to have achieved a qualifying time during the season. These meets are the culmination of our summer season and as such, we would anticipate that if eligible, your swimmers would participate in the applicable meets.
After each meet, we will post/update eligibility reports in the event pages. You can find time standards for Missouri Valley swimming meets here. If you have any questions about your swimmer's eligibility or attendance at these meets, please contact your group coach.
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All Blazers qualifiers are expected to attend Championship meets.
Region VIII Sectional Championships
July 17 - July 20
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Jenks, OK
All Qualified Blazers Swimmers. Team travel for sectional team
MVS District Championships - West
July 19 - 21
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Wichita, KS
All qualified swimmers; championship meet for end of summer.
MVS Long Course Championships
July 25 - 28
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Columbia, MO
All Qualified Blazers Swimmers; LC end of season meet for all.
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KCB Quick Links
Parent Information
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A busy summer brings not only great opportunities for our Blazers to race, but also for our families to come together and further support our sport and fulfill
volunteer obligations
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Upcoming opportunities to volunteer:
Sign-up is available on-line under the Events Tab!
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Swim Meets: Why Team Travel?
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KCB offers two team travel meets a year and this summer we are excited to be taking our largest group to Des Moines, Iowa for the DSMY June Invite! Team travel meets provide a wonderful opportunity for our team to bond as a unit, support each other through the shared joys and challenges that come with being a swimmer, allow our young swimmers the opportunity to take responsibility and ownership of their swimming and experience competition outside of MV Swimming! When you put in the work, it pays off in a big way. Every experience has value; to learn, to grow, and from which to gain strength. Relish in the small wins as much as the big ones, ask questions, fail forward,* and always remember to trust yourself, trust your coaches, and trust the process!
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Why become a USA Swim Official?
To satisfy your volunteer hour requirement,
To gain a better understanding of your child's sport,
To have the best spot on deck for watching everyone swim
And many other perks like free meals and heat sheet!
For more information on becoming a USA Swim Official contact
Christian Frank
, Blazers Official's Coordinator.
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Need new fins or a team suit?
Visit SwimQuik for all your Blazers equipment and apparel needs.
4876 W 135th St, Leawood, KS 66224
Call: 913.649.8456
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