Monday, August 5, 2013
Schedule Update
Thanks also to those that have shown their support by registering early for next season. It is so much easier to put together a schedule when we know who we are scheduling for! Remember that registration is $70 & refundable this year. If you have not already done so, please register here: https://buckeyeswimclub.swimtopia.com/register/647/main
We do anticipate a very similar schedule to last winter & spring, it is just the location that is giving us trouble at the moment. The only other really scheduling issue we are dealing with right now, is that it may be too cold (in August!) to swim outdoors for our stroke clinic. Let's hope for warmer weather in the coming weeks!
Faster than a National Record Holder?
Congratulations to all of our swimmers that broke team records this summer. We had a another season of fast swimming and great team efforts. i wanted to take a moment to share with you who broke team records and the accomplishments of some of those former record holders.
Senior Boys 200 & 800 Free Relay
Tom Dawson, Keanan Fomich, Cam Hackett & Andrew Davis combined to break our boys relay records. The previous 200 free record include an OSU college swimmer on the crew of 4! Brian Dillard, one of the prior record holding relay members went on to swim for Harvard & Steve Plogsted went on to swim for OSU.
10 & Under Boys 200 Medley Relay
Chase Bateman, Graham Weidenhamer, Thaine Nederveld and Chase Swearingen combined to best the prior relay of Masyuki Kishida, Sean Maloney, Matt Finney & Kyle Maloney. Kyle Maloney went on to be named swimmer of the meet as a 10 year old at the Ohio JO Champs. Masayuki Kishida was a 2008 Olympian & Japan National Record Holder in the 100 fly!
Macey Swearingen
Macey had a huge summer, obliterating the 50,100 & 200 free, 50 &100 back, 50 fly and 200 IM records. She has broken records previously held by our own Chelsea Bailey (Kentucky), Kyley Eisenman (who went on to swim for Hawaii) and Bunny Boyd (Patty's youngest).
Graham Weidenhamer
Graham crushed the 50 & 100 breast records. Both records were previously held by Andrew Kruppa and were 18 years old!
Chase Swearingen
Chase shattered the 100 free, 50 & 100 back and 100 breast records this year. Congrats Chase!
Tom Dawson
Tom broke the men's 50 breast team record during the first 50 of his 100 breast!!
Congratulations again to our group of young achievers. Many of these records were over 10 years old!!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Registration is open
Register here:
https://buckeyeswimclub.swimtopia.com/register/619/main
Early Season Schedule/Stroke Clinic
Fall Schedule
at Northland Community CenterLocation will change as summer dwindles/if the weather forces us indoors.
*Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays please arrive prepared for 60-90 minutes of dry land
Silver, Scarlet & Buckeye 3 Stroke Clinic
at Northland Community CenterLocation will change as summer dwindles/if the weather forces us indoors.
*swimmers will need to bring running shoes that can get mud on them, water bottle, suit, goggles & a towel. We will likely rarely get in the water. But may occasionally swim &/or do strength building activities in knee to waist deep water.
August 26-September 11
at Northland Community Center
Location will change as summer dwindles/if the weather forces us indoors.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Officials Clinic
Central Commission Officials and Teams:
The date for the Central Commission Ohio Swimming Inc. Fall Officials Clinic is set for Sunday SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 at the Worthington Northwest Library, Hard Road, Worthington, from 1 to 4 PM. All officials are required to attend at least one clinic per year and may elect to attend a clinic in another commission (Cincinnati, Dayton or Toledo). PLEASE do share this information with your teams, we will be holding a training session for any new people who wish to become apprentices.
If you plan to attend bring either $6.00 in cash or a check made out to Ohio Swimming Inc. in the amount of $6.00 for your clinic fee.
RicK Bunner
Officials Chair
Central Commission
Ohio Swimming Inc.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Recruitment
Registration FAQ
Q: Will Buckeye offer a Spring & Summer program in 2014?
A: Yes! It will be very similar to this years spring & summer program. We just felt that there were too many very good reasons to have a winter only option this year at all levels. This is why your information is only for this Winter.
Q: When will the schedule be available?
A: The August & early September will be released tomorrow (July 23). We are waiting to hear back from OWU and CNY regarding time indoors. This is needed to set up the remainder of our school year schedule. We expect to hear something next week.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Practice schedule this week
The Buckeye Too, Silver & Scarlet swimmers will be on a modified schedule this week.
Monday morning - no Too, Silver or Scarlet practice.
Monday & Tuesday evening - no change
Tuesday through Friday morning Silver & Scarlet 8-9:30 am
Wednesday evening - fun meet at Northland. Warm-Up at 5 pm
Thursday evening, no practice.
Senior Schedule:
Tuesday - 6-9 / 4-6
Wednesday - 6-8, followed by Breakfast @ Tiffany's (Frisch's) on 23N
$7 for buffet, drink not included
Wednesday pm - distance swimmers only (milers, 400 FS - your decision)
Thursday - 7-8 for those swimming Thursday @ Senior meet, 7-9 for others
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Texting Mania
Thanks,
Your Buckeye Coaching Staff
2013-2014 Registration
Registration for Fall & Winter is now open. You can get information and register at our new website:
https://buckeyeswimclub.swimtopia.com/join
We have several important changes for the year:
- Your commitment is through March of 2014 rather than through the entire year.
- Buckeye, Silver & Scarlet swimmers will start the season with a 6 week stroke clinic.
- We have added a High School Training Group.
- We will add an optional Distance training group that will meet approximately once a week.
- We will add optional morning practices for those early birds out there.
- If we get enough interest, we will add a morning Masters group.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Practice Change this Friday
Fun Meet
We have been invited to a fun meet against the Northland Barracudas! This is a yards meet and will be swum at the same pool where we have morning practice (6000 Beechcroft Rd)
Date: Wednesday, July 24
Warm-up: 5:00
Meet 6:00
Events:
8 & under, 9-10 25 fly, 25 back, 25 br & 25 free
11-12, 13 & over 50 fly, 50 back, 50 br & 50 free
Fun relays
Please email me ASAP if you would like to attend.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
2013-2014 Schedule
- Offering or expanding on our seasonal programs to better accommodate multi sport swimmers
- Adding a loyalty program.
- Offering expanded practice options (distance group, turn group, new swimmer group, etc.)
- Finding more pool space.
Regional Meet Schedule
Finals warm-ups:
Friday & Saturday 4:00
Sunday 3:30
Senior Practice Schedule this week
Tuesday & Thursday morning: swim 7-9 am at Northland
Tuesday & Thursday afternoon: Dryland 3-4, swim 4-6 at Columbus North Sports Club
Monday, July 1, 2013
Silver & Scarlet -Response Needed
https://cui.active.com/swim-reg/login?a=283056403
Practice Schedule this Week
Seniors/Scarlet 2: No afternoon/evening practice Weds & Thursday. 7-9 am this Thursday at Northland.
Scarlet 1/Silver: Wednesday stroke clinic will be 4-5:30. No practice Thursday (all day).
Buckeye 1/Too: No practice Thursday
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Meets this Week-end
Northland Pool
Monday, June 24, 2013
New Website Coming Soon
Patch Sew-on
ANYONE that can help sew & has a sewing machine is invited to come help this Tuesday.
Regional Entry
https://cui.active.com/swim-portal/login?a=283056403
Monday, June 17, 2013
Practice Attendance
Senior - all morning practices, most evenings (please communicate with Lew)
Scarlet 2 - 7 of 9 practices, this should be 4-5 mornings and 2-3 afternoons
Scarlet 1 - 2-5 morning practices and 1-2 afternoons practices. 5 of 8 practices total.
Silver 2 - 2-3 morning practices and 1-2 afternoon practices. 3 to5 of 8 total.
Silver 1 - 1-3 morning practices and 2-3 afternoon practices. 3 to 5 of 8 total.
Buckeye 1/Too - 2 afternoon practices.
If you are not participating on a summer league team, you will need to participate in more practices with Buckeye.
Parent Meeting - New Seniors
Indy Meet
We expect a meet schedule by Tuesday evening. As soon as it's available we will post to website on the meet information page.
Pancake Day
Pancake breakfast will resume on Thursdays this summer at morning practice. Thanks to the boosters for supporting this event.
Patch Sew On
Lisa Indest will have her sewing machine at practice this Tuesday, June 18 from 4-7. If you bring your silver bag and patches, she will sew them onto your bag.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Stroke Clinics
This week we will be emphasizing streamlines, open turns, pull outs and breaststroke technique.
Practice Cancellation Policy
Summer Jam Apparel pre-order, due Tuesday 6/11
http://www.teamunify.com/isfast/__eventform__/345180_Pre-order%20form%20Summer%20Jam%202013.pdf
Findlay Meet Schedule
Friday June 14
AM Session OPEN - Warm Ups 9 AM; Meet Starts at 10 AM
PM Session 12 & Under / 13 & Over - Warm Ups 3 PM; Meet Starts at 4PM
Sat / Sun June 15 & 16
AM Session 13 & Over - Warm Ups 7:30; Meet Starts at 8:30 AM
This is a timed finals meet - no evening finals.
The coaches will likely split responsibilities to this meet.
Here's a link to the psych sheet:
http://homepages.findlay.edu/geise/flagcity/flag2013/flagcity2013.htm
Freedlander Meet/Wooster
Officials Needed
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Got a Sewing Machine?
Monday, June 3, 2013
The Power of a Kind Word
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."I'm in deep thought this morning as I was reminded a few times over the week-end, the power of a kind word. For those that were at the meet and sent yours kids to the bullpen, the OSSC ladies that ran it did a wonderful job. They had an easy going demeanor, never shouted at the kids and calmly got them through the crowds and to the blocks on time. I noticed. While picking up my heat sheets Saturday night, I was greeted by the staffer at OSU that 'kicked' us out of the Mike Peppe for asking a question or two (although at the time she acknowledged our timely entry and polite demeanor throughout the entire in/out debacle). As she greeted me, a choice few complaints about the meet raced through my head (the meet was an exhausting one to coach), but out of my mouth came the most important thing for me to relay - the one thing that could make a positive difference - praise and compliments for the bullpen ladies. As I was walking away, she stopped me, called me back and asked that our team return to the Mike Peppe meet. A great reminder to me that sometimes a genuine compliment can go a long way.
-Leo Buscaglia
On to this morning. I use my phone as my alarm clock. So every morning, I wake up, roll over and stroll through my emails to start my day. Probably not the healthiest way to start my day, but it does get me going. I was pleasantly surprised to see in my inbox an email with the subject 'love our team.' It was a wonderful email that encapsulated so much of what we try to teach the kids. It is a reason why I am constantly urging all of you to attend practice as much as possible, get your kids to meets and leave your kids on deck with us. I am going to share some of it (I have removed some to help keep this anonymous), as I just can't write or summarize it better myself:
Is our team perfect? Are we the biggest, or the fastest, do we have the most wins? Probably not, but what my children have gotten out of BKYS is far more important than any of that. The relationships that my children have been exposed to through swimming with BKYS are invaluable.
This year you started the buddies. I truly hope this continues because this is what being a part of a team is about. I watched a swimmer who scores points in every meet give one of her multiple heat ribbons to her buddy who otherwise never would have gotten one. I know my own children loved leaving treats and well wishes to their buddies. Mine wears the cap she got from her buddy with pride. These relationships blossomed but never would have come about if they hadn't been planted.
I also wanted to point out some other things I witnessed this year that I believe are why we are the best.
Younger swimmers cheering at the end of the lane for a senior swimmer. This happened at the beginning of the season before high school season started but then I saw it again this weekend. You rarely see this with other teams and you always see this with our team when we are all at a meet together. (Our son) idolizes the "big boys". This weekend alone multiple parents sent me pictures of him with their sons "hanging" together between races. I think this is because we have great families at BKYS but also because we have coaches who encourage these kinds of relationships.Pretty cool, huh ? (Yes Lew, I said huh). This is so much of what we try to teach in & out of the pool at Buckeye. It's what makes swimming so unique, and amazing. You just can't get this kind of interaction in 'team' sports where kids are only with their group of approximately 15 teammates of the same gender and age.
(Our kids) have made steady improvements, as you pointed out during conferences, with their swimming. However, they have become better athletes, sportsmen/women and people because of BKYS.
So as I reflect away, I am truly thankful to all of our parents that take the time to get their kids to & from practice and meets and entrust your children to us. I will continue the buddy program (need to clean up those mail folders with our newest members for the summer) and I was especially pleased with the conferences. I learned quite a bit from you about your swimmers and our families, and everyone was so positive at conferences. You all had 15 minutes to complain away, but chose to take the time to give me constructive feedback and ideas to help us coach your children better. Thank You! We have started a new 'reward' (think outright bribery) program at practice with the Cup O' Plenty. Watch for it, we are hopeful it will make it's way through most of the team this summer. We will continue to look for positive ways to improve the program. Please continue to keep bringing your kids to practice & meets!
Shutterfly & Pinterest
This spring, we also started a Pinterest site under the name Buckeye Swimming. We try to post recipes, dry land training ideas, motivational pictures and meet pics there. We'll usually have a board for each meet we attend. Feel free to follow for some light info and entertainment from BKYS. If you are interested in being able to pin to any of our boards to help contribute to our site, please let me know. I can give pining rights to multiple people.
Summer Small Groups
This summer, we have replaced small groups with Stroke Clinics. This is mostly semantics, but it is also so that we can include our Scarlet 1 swimmers in the small group opportunity. Our stroke clinics will be staffed by a minimum of 3 coaches, which (we believe) will give us that all important 1 to 8 ratio. We will have several teaching points that we want to include in the stroke clinics this summer. Stroke Clinics are offered Monday & Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 at Columbus North. Swimmers do not need to sign up for specific clinics and can attend as many as they like. Many of our swimmers have summer team meets on Mondays OR Wednesdays and will only be able to attend one of these a week.
Practice Schedule this week
Tuesday, June 4 - all groups at Columbus North Sports Club
Senior 1:30-4:30
Silver 4:30-6:00
Scarlet 4:00-6:00 (in water at 4:30)
Buckeye 1 4:30-5, Buckeye TOO 5-6
Wednesday, June 5
All groups at Northland Community Pool (6000 Beechcroft Road)
Seniors & Scarlet 9:30-12
Silver 10:30-11:45
Buckeye Too 10:30-11:15
Thursday, June 6
REGULAR SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS :)
Download the schedule here
All swimmers should wear or bring running shoes to all practices at Northland.
The patches are here!
Summer Meet Saga
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Safety Poster Contest
Date
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Activity
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Responsible Party
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June 1, 2013
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Promote Poster Contest
information. Email LSCs (Permanent
Offices, Safety Chairs and General Chairs), post Contest information on USA
Swimming website, LSCs “blast” Contest information to athletes/clubs and/or
post on LSC website.
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USA Swimming, Operational Risk Committee and LSCs
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July 22, 2013
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Each LSC selects 1 winner and forwards to Operational Risk
Committee
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Athletes and LSCs
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July 26, 2013
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Top 10 Poster selected and announced
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Operational Risk Committee
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By August 15, 2013
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Top 10 posters to be mailed by respective LSCs to the
following address:
USA Swimming
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Attention: Carol Burch
Must be in original or displayable medium (20”x24”)
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Top 10 LSC Posters
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September 10-14, 2013
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Display and voting to select grand prize winner
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USAS Convention Attendees
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Ringya
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Practice Schedule May 24-June 5
Please make note of changes to the schedule as we try to work with holidays, meets and school schedules
NOTE: Please bring running shoes to all OUTDOOR practices.
Friday, May 24, 2:00-4:00
Silver, Scarlet & Senior 2-4 at the Powell Pool
(Olentangy Swim Association, 245 Village Park Dr, Powell, OH 43065)
No practice at Columbus North
*If you are still in school, you are welcome to come late and possible stay a little later than 4.
Saturday, May 25 at Powell Pool (Olentangy Swim Association)
9:00-11:00: Silver, Scarlet & Senior
10:00-11:00 Buckeye 1 & Too
The weather looks a little chilly for Saturday morning, we will do our best to have a productive practice. Silver and Scarlet should be prepared for dry land. We'll warm the kids up nicely on land then throw them in.
Sunday & Monday - NO PRACTICE - enjoy your holiday week-end
Tuesday, May 28 through Thursday May, 30 - regular practice schedule
Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2 - NO PRACTICE due to the meet at OSU. Kids that miss practice Friday, May 24 due to school are WELCOME to schedule a make up with Coach Laurie at Columbus North for Friday (late morning). Email me.
Monday, June 3 - regular practice schedule
Tuesday, June 4 - all groups at Columbus North Sports Club
Senior 1:30-4:30
Silver 4:30-6:00
Scarlet 4:00-6:00 (in water at 4:30 for those that are still in school)
Buckeye 1 4:30-5, Buckeye TOO 5-6
Wednesday, June 5
All groups at Northland Community Pool (6000 Beechcroft Road)
Seniors & Scarlet 9:30-12
Silver 10:30-11:45
Buckeye Too 10:30-11:15
Thursday, June 6
REGULAR SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS :)
Download the schedule here
Monday, May 20, 2013
Memorial Week-end practice schedule
No practice Sunday and Monday - enjoy the holiday!!
Mike Peppe Entries are Due today
https://cui.active.com/swim-reg/login?a=283056403
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Hotel for Indy Meet
Staybridge Suites
9780 Crosspoint Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 577-9500
We have
7 Studios Queen bed with pullout and kitchen for $93.00 plus tax
7 King fro $103.00 plus tax
The cutoff is June 20th just mention you are with Buckeye Swim Club.
The price is a little higher for less than a 2 night stay.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Summer Jam & Mike Peppe Entries
Please note that Peppe entries are due 5/20.
https://cui.active.com/swim-reg/login?a=283056403
Meets
Peppe vs. Regionals
The other popular question is which meet to swim -Mike Peppe or Regionals. Here's the entry guide:
- If you are swimming Ohio JO's and not Regioanls, enter Peppe if you would like.
- If you are swimming Regionals but Not Ohio JO's, DO NOT enter Peppe.
- If you are swimming just a couple of events at JO's you need to CHOOSE which meet you will make your last chance to pick up more JO cuts: Peppe or Regionals. Do not do both. That would be 3 major meets (plus summer league meets) in 3 weeks. By the time JO's rolls around, things get a little tired and ugly.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Ringya
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ohio Department of Health Concussion Information Sheet
Dear Parent/Guardian and Athletes,
This information sheet is provided to assist you and your child in recognizing the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Every athlete is different and responds to a brain injury differently, so seek medical attention if you suspect your child has a concussion. Once a concussion occurs, it is very important your athlete return to normal activities slowly, so he/she does not do more damage to his/her brain.
What is a Concussion?
A concussion is an injury to the brain that may be caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. Concussions may also happen after a fall or hit that jars the brain. A blow elsewhere on the body can cause a concussion even if an athlete does not hit his/her head directly. Concussions can range from mild to severe, and athletes can get a concussion even if they are wearing a helmet.
Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion
Athletes do not have to be “knocked out” to have a concussion. In fact, less than 1 out of 10 concussions result in loss of consciousness. Concussion symptoms can develop right away or up to 48 hours after the injury. Ignoring any signs or symptoms of a concussion puts your child’s health at risk!
Signs Observed by Parents of Guardians
• Appears dazed or stunned.
• Is confused about assignment or position.
• Forgets plays.
• Is unsure of game, score or opponent.
• Moves clumsily.
• Answers questions slowly.
• Loses consciousness (even briefly).
• Shows behavior or personality changes (irritability, sadness, nervousness, feeling more emotional).
• Can’t recall events before or after hit or fall.
Symptoms Reported by Athlete
• Any headache or “pressure” in head. (How badly it hurts does not matter.)
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Balance problems or dizziness.
• Double or blurry vision.
• Sensitivity to light and/or noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy.
• Concentration or memory problems.
• Confusion.
• Does not “feel right.”
• Trouble falling asleep.
• Sleeping more or less than usual.
Be Honest
Encourage your athlete to be honest with you, his/her coach and your health care provider about his/her symptoms. Many young athletes get caught up in the moment and/or feel pressured to return to sports before they are ready. It is better to miss one game than the entire season… or risk permanent damage!
Seek Medical Attention Right Away
Seeking medical attention is an important first step if you suspect or are told your child has a concussion. A qualified health care professional will be able to determine how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for your child to return to sports and other daily activities.
• No athlete should return to activity on the same day he/she gets a concussion.
• Athletes should NEVER return to practices/games if they still have ANY symptoms.
• Parents and coaches should never pressure any athlete to return to play.
The Dangers of Returning Too Soon
Returning to play too early may cause Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) or Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). SIS occurs when a second blow to the head happens before an athlete has completely recovered from a concussion. This second impact causes the brain to swell, possibly resulting in brain damage, paralysis, and even death. PCS can occur after a second impact. PCS can result in permanent, long-term concussion symptoms. The risk of SIS and PCS is the reason why no athlete should be allowed to participate in any physical activity before they are cleared by a qualified health care professional.
Recovery
A concussion can affect school, work, and sports. Along with coaches and teachers, the school nurse, athletic trainer, employer, and other school administrators should be aware of the athlete’s injury and their roles in helping the child recover.
During the recovery time after a concussion, physical and mental rest are required. A concussion upsets the way the brain normally works and causes it to work longer and harder to complete even simple tasks. Activities that require concentration and focus may make symptoms worse and cause the brain to heal slower. Studies show that children’s brains take several weeks to heal following a concussion.
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Ohio's Return to Play Law
Ohio's Return-to-Play Law: What a Parent/Guardian Needs to Know – Youth Sports Organizations
For athletes participating in youth sports organizations (non-school sports):
1. Starting April 26th, 2013, parents and athletes are required to receive a concussion information sheet annually for each sport.
2. Coaches, referees, or officials must remove an athlete from play if the athlete is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of a concussion during practice or a game. These include:
• Appears dazed or stunned.
• Is confused about assignment or position.
• Forgets plays.
• Is unsure of game, score or opponent.
• Moves clumsily.
• Answers questions slowly.
• Loses consciousness (even briefly).
• Shows behavior or personality changes (irritability, sadness, nervousness,
feeling more emotional).
• Can’t recall events before or after hit or fall.
• Any headache or “pressure” in head. (How badly it hurts does not matter.)
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Balance problems or dizziness.
• Double or blurry vision.
• Sensitivity to light and/or noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy.
• Concentration or memory problems.
• Confusion
• Does not “feel right.”
• Trouble falling asleep.
• Sleeping more or less than usual.
3. The athlete cannot return to play on the same day that the player is removed.
4. The athlete is not permitted to return to play until they have been assessed and receive written clearance by a physician (MD or DO) or by any other licensed health care provider approved by the youth sports organization.
PLEASE NOTE: It is important to review your organization’s policy regarding which health care providers are authorized to clear an athlete to return to play.
For More Information
Ohio Department of Health - Ohio’s Return to Play Law: www.healthyohioprogram.org/concussion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Heads Up in Youth Sports:
www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Returning to School after a Concussion:
www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/schools.html
Parent/Guardian – Youth Sports Organizations – Updated 2.6.13
May 18-19
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Summer Practice Schedule
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5Fb_Y_UYoxtSWlEbWtFRGhEbTQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Silver & Scarlet Conferences

Cincinnati Meet Closed
We are working on a team building activity for May 18 or 19 and will let you know if we are able to put something together.
We will be submitting meet entries the moment they open for the OSSC meet, and hope that will be sufficient to get into the meet. Please make sure you accept or decline your entry ASAP. Thanks!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Meet Invites - what to do with them
Swimming ID: 040296MAKAKARR
2013 OH OSSC Spring into Summer Splash
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May 31 to June 2, 2013
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McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
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Swimmer surcharge: $3.50
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1847 Neil Avenue
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Individual event fee: $6.00
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Columbus, OH 43210
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Relay event fee: $0.00
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USA
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Pool Committee Forming
We are forming a pool committee to help us get this pool built and up and running. We now have land options and need to make some decisions in the coming weeks to get moving forward again. We need a group of people to start helping in order to see this to the end! Here is what we are looking for:
- Anyone that is positive, motivated and can do research necessary to help build (talking to architects, engineers, builders, etc).
- Anyone that has experience or connections with the things we need:
- Excavating
- Plumbing
- Electric
- Engineering (Civil & Structural)
- Building/Construction
- Home builders
- Concrete work
Practice location reminder
All Tuesday & Wednesday practices are at the North YMCA
*Silver siblings can attend Scarlet practice at the sports club. We have two coaches at these practices to handle the variety in ability.
Sunday practices are at OWU for all groups.
We only have two more Sundays due to meets and holidays!
The summer practice schedule will be out later in the week.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Meet Entry
Sign ups are now available on the Active portal for our first three meets. We plan to send these in early May, so please accept or decline ASAP.
Regular Spring Practice Schedule begins today
April 22-June 2
Senior
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:45-6:30
Tuesday 6-8:30
Saturday 7-10 am
Sunday 6-8:30 pm at OWU
Scarlet
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:15-8:30
Tuesday 4:30-6:45
Friday 5-7 (1st hour is dry)
Sunday 6-8:15 pm at OWU
Silver
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30-6 at North YMCA. Please let your coach know if your school schedule will cause you to be late.
Thursday 5:30-7
Friday 5:00 & 6:00 Small Groups
Saturday 8-10 am (1st hour is dry land)
Sunday 6-7:30 pm at OWU
Buckeye 1 & TOO
Tuesday & Wednesday
1: 4:30-5, TOO: 5-6 @ North Y
Saturday
1: 8:30-9 am; TOO: 9-10 am
Sunday 6-7 at OWU
IMPORTANT NOTE
• All Sunday practices are at Ohio Wesleyan
• Tuesday & Wednesday: Silver and Buckeye 1, TOO will share 3 lanes at the North YMCA
• SILVER & SCARLET SIBLINGS: Silver Siblings of Scarlet swimmers should attend practice at Columbus North Sports Club with the Scarlet group on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Enroll in Kroger Community Rewards
You can easily support our Boosters by enrolling in the Kroger Community Rewards program and point your Kroger Plus Cards towards Buckeye Swim Club Boosters. Kroger gives 4 million dollars per year towards registered organizations and the money is allocated based on the percentage spend of each registered organization. Each year in April, Kroger requires all individual participants of each registered organization to Re-Enroll.
I have attached the instructions on how to Enroll and how to Re-Enroll. The Buckeye Boosters will earn approximately $400 per quarter through the Kroger Community Rewards Program! Please note that Kroger no longer tracks individual accounts. All monies earned go directly to our boosters.
Kroger Community Rewards Program: Reenroll
Monday, April 15, 2013
Silver & Scarlet practices begin next week
April 22-June 2
Senior
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:45-6:30
Tuesday 6-8:30
Saturday 7-10 am
Sunday 6-8:30 pm at OWU
Scarlet
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:15-8:30
Tuesday 4:30-6:45
Friday 5-7 (1st hour is dry)
Sunday 6-8:15 pm at OWU
Silver
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30-6 at North YMCA. Please let your coach know if your school schedule will cause you to be late.
Thursday 5:30-7
Friday 5:00 & 6:00 Small Groups
Saturday 8-10 am (1st hour is dry land)
Sunday 6-7:30 pm at OWU
Buckeye 1 & TOO
Tuesday & Wednesday
1: 4:30-5, TOO: 5-6 @ North Y
Saturday
1: 8:30-9 am; TOO: 9-10 am
Sunday 6-7 at OWU
IMPORTANT NOTE
• All Sunday practices are at Ohio Wesleyan
• Tuesday & Wednesday: Silver and Buckeye 1, TOO will share 3 lanes at the North YMCA
• SILVER & SCARLET SIBLINGS: Silver Siblings of Scarlet swimmers should attend practice at Columbus North Sports Club with the Scarlet group on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Give Back to Swimming - Become an Official
Sunday, April 28, 2013, 1 to 4:30 PM, Worthington Northwest Library, Hard Road.
As a reminder in addition to our other varying requirements to officiate, you must also attend one officials clinic per calendar year either at the Central Commission (Columbus) or you may elect to attend one in Cincinnati, Dayton or Toledo. When attending please do bring either $6.00 in cash or a check made out to Ohio Swimming Inc. for the clinic fee.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Parent -Coach Meetings
Your RSVP is needed by Friday
Buckeye Select Practice Schedule
Buckeye TOO weeks of April 8 and April 15
Tuesday & Thursday 5-6 at Columbus North Sports Club
Saturdays 9-10
Buckeye 1 weeks of April 8 & April 15
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5
Saturdays 8:30-9
Sunday practices begin April 28
Senior & HS Practice Schedule
Dry-land will be 3:45-4:30 and swim will be 4:30-6 (M-F) and 7-8 / 8-10 (S). There will be no Sunday practices until a later date. We understand that some of you are participating in other spring activities. The first two weeks are a great chance for you to get a jump-start on training and conditioning.
We had a GREAT short course season and want to keep the ball rolling (somehow, that doesn't go with swimming..."keep the fin kicking?") going into the long course season. It would be nice to get some qualifying times out of the way this summer.
Silver Small Group Assignments
Digital Splash: Finding the Perfect Fit for College Swimming
For such athletes, college swimming is the perfect fit. In college, student-athletes can continue to progress in their sport, compete in state-of-the-art facilities, create lifelong friends and potentially get help paying for their education.
Read about how to find the right college swimming program for you in “The Perfect Fit,”
published in the digital edition of the March-April issue of Splash.
Monday, April 1, 2013
TOP 5 RECOVERY SNACKS FOR SWIMMERS
BY CHRIS ROSENBLOOM, PHD, RD, CSSD
A young swimmer asked me about after-practice recovery snacks, specifically if she needed a special product marketed as an “after” workout recovery drink. She didn’t really like the taste of the commercial product and wondered if there were good alternatives.
I admired her “food first” approach and suggested she try some of the recovery snacks listed below. A good recovery snack provides carbohydrate to replenish muscle glycogen and a small amount of protein to aid in repairing and strengthening muscles. Recovery nutrition is most important for swimmers who train daily or compete in several events over the course of a day(s) during a meet.
1. Almond or peanut butter and fruit jam sandwich on whole grain bread. If you are tired of peanut butter, try almond butter for a new taste. Almonds contain the antioxidant vitamin E and are a good source of protein. Mix the nut butter with quality carbs from the bread and fruit jam for a tasty recovery snack that needs no refrigeration.
2. Vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt with low-fat granola cereal and berries. Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt (but slightly less calcium), and when paired with granola and berries it makes for a sweet treat that also provides healthy plant compounds (called phytonutrients) in berries.
3. A cup of instant oatmeal with low-fat milk. Oatmeal is a satisfying recovery snack that will keep you feeling full until your next meal, and if you have water and a microwave handy, it is hot and ready to eat in a few minutes. Pair it with a carton of low-fat milk to add protein.
4. Pita bread pocket stuffed with Albacore or light chunk tuna. The tuna in a pouch is less fishy tasting than canned tuna and comes in interesting flavors (try sundried tomato and olive oil or lemon pepper). Tuna is good source of the healthy “fish oils” called omega-3-fatty acids. Water packed tuna contains the heart healthy fats so you don’t need to buy the oil packed tuna to get the health benefits.
5. Whole wheat mini-bagel with sliced turkey, cheddar cheese and sliced apple. I love mini-bagels; each one has 100 calories and 25 grams of carbohydrate making a good recovery carb. Turkey is a lean protein, and a slice of cheddar cheese provides calcium and loads of flavor. Apple slices add crunch and pairs well with the turkey and cheese. Hard cheeses, like cheddar, have less lactose (milk sugar) than other cheeses, so a good for those with mild lactose intolerance.
All of these snacks provide carbohydrate and protein and have the added bonus of being nutrient-rich (meaning they provide needed nutrients for the calories). What is your favorite recovery snack? Send me your ideas via email for a future column!
Chris Rosenbloom is the sports dietitian for Georgia State University Athletics and is the editor of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Sports Nutrition Manual, 5th edition, 2012. She welcomes questions from swimmers, parents and coaches. Email her at chrisrosenbloom@gmail.com.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Scarlet & Silver Break
At Buckeye we believe strongly that a break from training is great for forgetting bad habits. When the kids return we begin anew on our emphasis of good and effective technique.
Open practices this week are Monday, Weds & Thursday from 4-5:15.
Senior & Buckeye Select Breaks are ending
The Senior group is nearing the end of their 4 week break and will return to the pool on Monday, April 8. Coach Lew will communicate the schedule directly with you.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
2012-2013 Swim Season Banquet
Where: The Lakes Country Club
6740 Worthington Road
Westerville, OH 43082
When: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Let’s celebrate a great season of swimming!
The evening will include…
- Dinner- Mixed Garden Greens, Shredded Cheddar, Diced Tomatoes, Croutons& Ranch and Italian Dressings; Fruit Salad, Garlic Bread, Herb Grilled Julienne Chicken, Penne Pasta, Meat Sauce, Alfredo, Marinara, Parmesan Cheese, Chef's Choice Vegetable Medley, Chicken Fingers with BBQ Sauce and Honey Mustard)
- Dessert
- Awards- Each swimmer receives a participation award.
Cost:
$18 per adult/$10 per child
*As with all USA Swimming events, this event is alcohol free. Those that wish to enjoy an adult beverage may do so after we officially conclude the business of handing out awards (approximately 7/7:15 pm). Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase cash only or members apply to account.
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