Welcome new Mermaids!

Welcome New Mermaids!

The Spring Swimming program welcomes 11 new mermaids to the class.

Special thanks to those of you who recruited new friends to join the program — Liz Stice, Lisa Stephens, Jean Hagood, Doise Miers, Alison Millard.

Please welcome our new mermaids-in-training:

Peggy Davis

Katherine Kroll

Sarah Obermiller

Ava White

Shannon Franks

Kristen Carey
Kelly McGary

Bev Barrett

Kristen Gibson

Colleen Cunningham

Susan Bage

 

Attendance awards are also continuing with this program so be there and earn yourself a new swim suit from Lane Four, or a personally signed copy of Lisa’s book Triathlon for Women.

Congrats to Joyce Labaw for her attendance record from the previous 2 sessions — she now has a gift certificate waiting for her at Lane Four!

Happy swimming!

Spring mini-session

Happy Mermaids on the last day of the Spring mini-session.

Mid-week Happy Hour Swims with Coach Sara

Coach Sara welcomes all mermaids to join her in the Balcones Pool on Tuesday evenings for a mid-week Happy Hour swim to keep cool and refreshed as the warmer weather approaches. This is an additional optional uncoached swim session for any mermaid veteran.  The pool is open from 5:30-7:30 so you can hit the deck any time during that window, but Sara plans to swim at 6:30 pm.  The cost to get into the pool is $2. If you’d like to join in check in with Sara.

 

 

Trek vs Danskin

Statesman reporter Pamela LeBlanc talks with Sally Edwards and straightens out the confusion between the Trek and Danskin triathlons.

read the article here.

Calling all Austin Mermaids — time to splash back in the pool Jan 31

Mermaids!

A new year is underway, and after much anticipation and querying by the mermaids, Women First Swimming is set to make a splash back in the pool! Next Saturday January 31 coach Sara will be on deck to greet you with her familiar warm smile and some hot coffee to get you ready for a return to all your favorite mermaid drills and sets. From torpedoes, shark fins, and streamline rolls…all your favorites will be back for Saturday mornings…8:30 a.m!

We will introduce a 2-part program to allow Early Birds to get started now in January with a 5-week class, while the spring time crowd can begin in March with the regular 10-week program. Those who register for both parts (the full 15 weeks) get a discounted fee.

Registration is now open for any of the programs. There is limited space so sign up as soon as you can.

Program information will be updated periodically at www.womenfirst.wordpress.com. Please share with those you think might be interested in upcoming sessions. Newbie mermaids are always welcome to do a drop in session to check out the program for a drop in fee of $15. 

The WOMEN FIRST SWIM PROGRAM is open to women of all ages and will focus on preparing you for the triathlon season with drills, strength, endurance, pacing experience and some open water skills.

This program provides:

·           Weekly swim classes in a fun and supportive training environment

·           Individualized feedback

·           Instruction on drills, strength, and triathlon specific skills

·           Workout guidelines

 

5-WEEK CLASS: Jan 31- Feb 28

10-WEEK CLASS: March 14 – May 23 (Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. NO class Easter April 11)

WHEN:  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Balcones Pool located at 12012 Amherst Dr in Northwest Austin, a little north up Mopac off Duval. Heated pool with full showers and change rooms available.  

FEES:

·                         5-Week – $75;
·                         10-Week – $125,
·                         BOTH PROGRAMS 15-Week – $185

SEE PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS at http://womenfirst.wordpress.com/payment-info/

If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact myself via email at womenfirst@hotmail.com or Sara at robertson.sara@gmail.com

Happy swimming,

coach Lisa