Officials Training Clinic - West Chicago When Saturday October 19, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT Add to Calendar   Where West Chicago High School 326 Joliet Street West Chicago, IL 60185 Driving Directions Greetings! The West Chicago Sharks are please to host an all levels officials training clinic.  Take this opportunity to advance your skills or forward on to a fellow team member who would like to become an official.   If you are new to officiating, please refer to the  Becoming an Official guide on the Illinois Swimming web site.  This...

Sea Turtles, Distractions and Things that Lead Us in the Wrong Direction By Jon Gordon As I ran on the beach the other day I noticed that certain areas were closed off by fences and signs that said “Sea Turtle Eggs.” I remembered reading that female sea turtles swim to shore between May and August to dig nests in the sand and lay their eggs. Months later, the eggs hatch and the baby turtles follow the pure light of the moon back to the surf. In a perfect world, the...

How To Become a Winning Parent   12/7/2011     By Dr. Alan Goldberg, Competitive Advantage If you want your child to come out of his youth sports experience a winner, (feeling good about himself and having a healthy attitude towards sports) then he needs your help! You are a vital and important part of the coach-athlete-parent team. If you do your job correctly and play YOUR position well, then your child will learn the sport faster, perform better, really have fun and have his self-esteem enhanced as a result....

Should Swimmers Eat Before Early Morning Practice?   9/10/2013     By Jill Castle, MS, RDN When early morning swim practices begin, young swimmers can get behind on eating. Take Henry, for example. He was afraid to eat before morning practice, fearful of cramps or getting sick. So he didn’t eat anything, and ate a protein bar after practice on his way to school. By the time he returned home, he was exhausted, beyond hungry and playing catch-up, eating nearly everything in sight. Many young swimmers make the mistake of...

For the second year in a row Mekenna Scheitlin was named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team. This also marks the fourth year in a row a BSC swimmer has been recognized on this list. Congrats Mekenna!!

Y is for Young Athletes By Aimee C. Kimball, PhD Swimming is a lifelong sport. Many people learn to swim as a toddler and continue through the days when their knees can no longer handle pounding the pavement. While many people swim just for fun in the summer months or on trips to the beach, many choose to dedicate themselves to swimming competitively. This article addresses some tips for young athletes who want to be successful in competitive swimming. Train Hard You’ll hear it from your coaches: the harder you...

Officials Training Clinic - Mundelein When Sunday September 29, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT Add to Calendar   Where Mundelein High School 1350 W Hawley St Mundelein, IL 60060 Driving Directions Greetings! The Mundelein Mustangs are please to host an all levels officials training clinic.  Take this opportunity to advance your skills or forward on to a fellow team member who would like to become an official.   If you are new to officiating, please refer to the  Becoming an Official guide on the Illinois Swimming web site.  This guide will step...

  TeamSuitTry-ons                                                           Primary - Wed 8/28 5:00-8:00pm Makeup - Thurs 8/29 6:15-8:00pm New suits are REQUIRED for all swimmers for the 2013-14 season ComegetfittedandthenplaceyourorderonlineattheBSCSHOPlocatedontheapparelsectionofourteamwebsite NEWANDIMPROVED!!! The new TYR suit fits differently than the old Speedo so don’t assume your swimmer wears the same size. Custom orders are final so please get fitted prior to placing order at the BSC SHOP. visit www.swimbsc.org to order...

What Parents Should Say as Their Kids Perform August 16, 2013 — In my work at Growing Leaders, we enjoy the privilege of serving numerous NCAA and professional sports teams each year. After meeting with hundreds of coaches and athletes, I noticed an issue kept surfacing in our conversations. Both the student-athlete and the coach were trying to solve the same problem.  What was that problem? The parents of the student-athletes. You may or may not believe this, but even in Division One athletics, parents stay engaged with their child’s...

Barrington Swim Club will be holding Evaluations for New prospective Teammates! Where:  Barrington High School Pool-275 Hart Road, Barrington, IL When:  Saturday August 24th at 12:00PM What:  Bring A Suit, Cap and Goggles and a Great Attitude Who: Anyone Interested in Learning How to Be Their Best! Ages 6-18 If you have questions feel free to contact Head Coach Rob Emary at [email protected]