Swim Team Fun

The end of swim team season was so much fun. On Thursday night, we decorated cars and paraded through the neighborhood honking the horn and yelling, "Go Whales". Friday was the preliminary meet where everyone gets a chance to swim, but only the top 6 swimmers or relays from each event get to swim on Saturday. Drew qualified to swim in the freestyle relay on Saturday. Saturday's meet was a good time. Each team has a theme and parades around the pool. Our team's theme was jungle animals and the kids put on masks and hats. The meet passes quickly since there is just one heat of each event. The other neat thing is that every child's name is announced before they swim.

Fun Friends!

Sweet 6 and under boys!

Ready to swim

The team gathers for a cheer. Drew is on the left side.

I was so proud of my swimmer. At the last swim practice he was given the Swimmer of the Week Cap for the 6 and Under boys group! He was proud of himself, too!

And now for the results... Drew's Freestyle relay team won!!! During the preliminary meet they came in second. But at the championship meet all the boys "turned it on"and they won by several seconds. Drew did so great! It may have been his fastest lap all season. He took his first breath halfway down the pool. Brett video taped it and I think we have watched it too many time to count! Drew was thrilled to get a first place medal. What a great finish to a good swim team season. Next year will be harder since he will be in the next age group, but hopefully he will continue to improve and have fun!