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THE AQUEDUCTPIPER LINE
Volume 1, Issue 3 HUSWIMMING & DIVING January 2012
Get in, get out, go home!!-Coach Vaccaro
2011-2012
Arizona or Bust
This years training trip was definitely a success! The
swimmers who committed to the trip knew they would get
worked hard and they werent disappointed. We arrived in
Phoenix on the 26th
in the morning, checking into the
Arizona Golf Resort around 1PM to get ready for eveningpractice.
The team got a chance to stretch out and swim away
all the kinks, which was fortunate as 50 meter swimming
definitely takes a huge toll on the body after a while.
After
practice, we went to dinner at a local restaurant called
Serranos where they served authentic Mexican food so
good!
For the first 3 full days the team had two hours of morning
practice at 7AM as well as continuing our regular afternoon
practice time at 3PM. The Citrus Classic meet was scheduled
on the 30th
, so for evening practice the day before, we
decided it would be a great idea to go climb Camelback
Mountain, a good 1,500 feet at the highest point! Followingour
3.5 hour hike, we piled into the van and went to visit one
of our alums, Larry Hildenbrant and his wife June at their
lovely home in Anthum, AZ. Not only did they allow us into
their home, they also made us a spectacular meal of
enchiladas and grilled vegetables. Nothing beats home-made
southwestern food!
At the meet, the team swam well, though sore legs and arms
affected speed. However, as Frank put it: Were here for
TRAINING, so this meet is just another part of that as well.
Its a practice, so use it! Gustavus was also training in
Mesa, so we were able to swim some races against a fellow
MIAC school!Following the meet, the people who organized the
meet and
training provided an awesome meal of bbq sandwiches and
salads catered by Allisons Texas BBQ.
New Years Eve practice was our traditional 100x100, which
weve done for the past four years. The swimmers had the
rest of the day off and spent time around the pool at the
hotel
and that night we went out to eat atMy Big Fat Greekfor a
New Years Eve dinner.
The following day we planned to climb one of the trails in
the Superstition Mountains 5,000 feet at the highest point
(we climbed 2,500 ft). It was warm, sweaty and tons of fun!
Some points in the trail had a tendency to go almost
vertical,
which really isnt so bad when youre climbing up, but
COACHES NOTESFRANK VACCARO - Head Coach
Well, the New Year is here and we are ready tohead into the
final stretch of the season. While
we have lost some members of the team from
the start of the year, we are also adding a fewnew swimmers and
divers! Training in Mesa,
AZ was a great time and the team handled
everything we dished out to them. This willdefinitely pay off
when we get into taper and
prepare for MIACs.
Highlights for 2011 include Ingrid Haugan
moving onto each of the top ten lists in diving.
We would like to send our respect to Nadia
Labyad (1M 11 dives), Tami Klenke (1M 6dives), Karen Docken (3M
6 dives) and Jennifer
Beckman (3M 11 dives) who have slipped off
their respective lists. On the mens side, KeithKeller (3M 6
dives), Brian Kisskeys (3M 11
dives) and Ryan Evans (3M 11 dives) have also
fallen off of the top ten lists. You all have had agreat run and
we look forward to being able to
bump more off all the lists over the years as the
team improves and continues to grow.
MIACs are at the University of Minnesota
February 16th
-18th
, as per usual. If you can
make it, we would love to see you! If youcannot, please give us
a shout out to get the
team ready to represent Hamline.
Take care and Go Pipers!
*** Spirit wear is also available. We are selling
hats, towels, tshirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. If you
are interested please send me an email and we willhook you up!
***
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Swimming & Diving Information
Jerry Daniel & Ben Smidt, class of 2015
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For more info about Hamline
Swimming & Diving
Contact:
Frank Vaccaro Head Coach
Hamline University1536 Hewitt Ave
St. Paul, MN 55104
[email protected]
climbing down gets a little scary! Luckily the view at the top
is
worth the climb up and down its unbelievable how high a
mountain is and you really dont appreciate it until youre
standing at the bottom thinking Holy crap, I just climbed
that. In my opinion, it definitely made the trip worthwhile!
Flying back the next day was uneventful; nowhere near the
hassle and frustrations from the California trip 2 years ago
when we sat in the Minnesota airport for hours waiting.
However, despite there being no conflicts and lots of juice
on
our Southwest plane, its always a little depressing going
back
home. Luckily a little bit of Arizona came back with us and
we
havent had snow or temperatures below 35 degrees Youre
welcome.
Overall, it was an awesome trip and we will definitely
consider
going back regularly maybe once every couple years or so!
Things to look forward to:
Tri-Training:We want to continue our triathlon trainingprogram
through the school year, though the hours are
going to be limited to Sundays rather than every day. The
goal is to provide technique training and tips during
scheduled practice time and emailing a suggested work
out regimen for each week including weekly goals
based on ability and training expectations.
Times TBD, but if you are interested in training please
contact us and we can keep you informed as to when the
practice schedule is completed. This will begin in the
spring/summer.
Swim Lessons: If you have a child that still needs to go
through swim lessons or would like to continue their
swimming and water safety education, let us know!
Instructors will use a modified Red Cross training to
teach. For more information please contact our office at
651-523-2033 [email protected] will get in
touch with you about lessons in the next couple of weeks!
2nd
ALUMNI MEET!!!!: This years 2nd
alumni meet will
be held Sunday February 5th. Warm ups will start at 12
pm and the meet will begin at 1pm. There will be a
potluck provided by the current swim and dive team
afterwards for all alums and families! Please RSVP by
February 3rd! (This IS Super Bowl Sunday, so we will
try to be finished with everything by 3 pm!)
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Upcoming Events!
Final Home Meet Friday, January 27th
vs. Concordia Moorhead
St. Kates Invite Saturday, January 28th
UW-River Falls Saturday, February 4th
River Falls dual meet
St. Thomas Invite Friday, February 10th
St. Thomas Diving competition
St. Thomas Invite Saturday, February 11th
Pre-MIAC invitational
MIACs Thursday, February 16th-18
th
Prelims and Finals times are TBA
Check website for more meet schedule
updates/changes!
Expect more Events to come in the next news letter!
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Hamline swimming and diving has a long tradition of
success both academically and athletically. We want to
continue to follow that tradition and add even more
achievements to our already extensive resume. One way
you as an alum can help is by keeping piper pride alive and
well If you coach a team, have kids on a team or even just
know someone interested in pursuing their swimming
career, please let them know about Hamline and Division III
swimming & diving. Not only does it make our program
stronger, it helps swimmers know they have more optionsthan just
Division I and Division II. Thank you for your
continued support and
GO PIPERS!
Frank VaccaroHead Coach
Morning practice!
Hannah Hankins & Michelle Vargason, class 2015
Spencer Stanchfield, class 2014
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