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Michael Andrew, who turned 14yrs old in April, set a new US Age Group Record for the 50m freestyle (long course) of 23.47 He also went 57.78 100m fly You can see the 50m freestyle race here. http://swimswam.com/video-of-michael-andrews-23-47-50-freestyle-nag-record/ whooshh!
Fast Swimming is all about efficiency and relaxation.... But being "at one" with the water starts long before hitting the water on race day. Here are a few tips which you may find useful http://swimswam.com/5-ways-to-relax-before-your-next-big-swim/. Be in control! Be smooth!
You can find results from the recent Lions Sprint Meet here http://www.caymanswimming.com/iscisssc/UserFiles/File/Lions%202013.pdf Now that was a well run meet.... whooshhh!
Coach Brad Hutton, currently with the St.John Legends Swim Team in Newfoundland, has been announced as the new Head Coach of Camana Bay Aquatic Club. http://www.camanabayaquaticclub.com/NewsShow.jsp?returnPage=/News.jsp&id=252473&team=cicbac. http://www.thetelegram.com/Sports/2012-03-10/article-2924161/All-in-the-family/1 We are sure Coach Brad will receive a warm welcome from all in Cayman Swimming Community and will do a fine job leading the CBAC prorgamme. Exciting times are ahead.
CIASA Technical Director, Ian Armiger, is to visit the University of Florida Gators June 6th-9th. Whils this is basically a social visit, it will also provide an opportunity to observe workouts featuring Olympic Medallists; Ryan Lochte, Elizabeth Beisel and Conor Dwyer. Go Gators!
The 2014 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow from 23rd July-3rd August. The existing Tollcross Pool has been refurbished at a cost of $20 million and is already open for business. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22637965 Cayman expects to send a reasonably sized team to this meet and swimmers & coaches should have the published Qualifying Times (see page 44 of the Strategic Plan)ýfirmly in their sights.
Ella Plunkett, CARIFTA finalist, will race at the Irish Age Group Championships this summer. The meet, which takes place at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin from 18th - 21st July, will provide rapidly improving Ella with the ideal opportunity to race against Ireland's finest Age Group Swimmers. Fast Swimming... We Love It!
Camana Bay Aquatic Club celebrated a year of successes at their 3rd Annual Awards Banquet which was held at the Georgetown Yacht Club. All swimmers were presented with a Certificate of Recognition followed by awards for Club Record Breakers, CIASA and National Record Breakers, Most Improved Swimmer, Spirit Award and Swimmer of the Year.. The occasion also gave the membership an opportunity to thank founding coach, Coach Katie Lambert, for the outstanding contribution she has made to the club since its inception. Under her direction the club has grown very...
Not to be outdone by CIASA Vice President Michael Lockwood, the Treasurer, Adrien Royston, is training hard and committed to tackling the 10km at the forthcoming Flowers Swim Week. He is pictured here celebrating a successful set of 12 x 200m freestyle at pace. Two weeks until Showtime!!!! Let the FUN begin!
