BSC Families There has been a water main break at the High School All Programs are Canceld for Tonight. Regular Practice Schedule will resume Tomorrow Morning. Please pass the word along to everyone!! Best Regards Coach Rob Emary

Lombardi Time The Green Bay Packers' Hall of Fame Coach Vince Lombardi had a saying 15minutes early is on time, on time is 15 minutes late. What was the purpose of his policy and how can BSC use it to be the Best Team in Illinois? Being 15 minutes early offered Lombardi's players three distinct advantages: Physical Preparedness, Mental Preparedness, and Discipline Preparedness Physical Preparedness—Being on Lombardi time gives athletes time to make sure they are physically ready to perform at practice. They can have their gear ready to go,...

Congratulations to Junior Mekenna Scheitlin for being named to the 2011-2012 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team USA SWIMMING'S SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM Each year, USA Swimming recognizes its members who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The Scholastic All-America Team is made up of high school student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have achieved the required time standard in a single event.   To be eligible for this recognition, swimmers must have completed 10th, 11th or 12th grade and must be...

Goal Setting Goals are Only Dreams With Deadlines One of the most important aspects of goal setting is making sure that your goals are time sensitive. When Billy Bathwater says. “I want to go a 49.68 in the 100Free at Age Group State: I say good Job Billy you have a goal that is quantifiable and time sensitive. Billy ought to know the his training pace for Goal Time 100 is 12.42 for a 25,24.84 for a 50 and 37.26 for a 75. There are four questions that every swimmers...

By Jill Castle, Registered Dietitian and Child Nutrition Expert   Can a growing swimmer be too thin? In today’s world, there is much ado about weight—too much weight. But a growing child who is too thin may be just as troublesome. Most of the time, children are moving through the natural ups and downs of growth, and there’s no cause for worry. But the growing swimmer has a delicate balance to strike—matching energy needs for growth while covering the nutritional demands of the sport. Unmatched energy needs may stem from...

This is one of my personal long time favorite swimming articles! What a Great Week of Training And  A Great Start To A Great Season! WHY SWIM? WHY SWIM? USA Swimming’s age group swimming program isAmerica’s largest program of guided fitness activity for children. Age group swimming builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of good health, by teaching healthy fitness habits. Physical Development Swimming is considered the ideal activity for developing muscular and skeletal growth by many physicians and pediatricians. Why do doctors like it so much? • Swimming...

Barrington Swim Club Is Seeking New Teammates for the 2012-2013 Fall/Winter Season   We Want You on Our Team! Get Coached By Olympic Level Coaches!! Head Coach Rob Emary has sent 7 swimmers to the Olympic Games!!   Who Are We? Barrington Swim Club is a Member Club of USA Swimming that has been helping young swimmers of District 220 Reach their swimming dreams for over 30 years.   What Do You Need To Be Able Do To Join Us? Try-outs will be at 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday August 15th....

Welcome to the Fall/Winter Season—What Did We Accomplish this Summer What a GREAT Summer!! I have been thinking about those times in school when you are asked to write about “What did you do with your summer?” Here is what BSC did with their Summer: 41 New Team Records 6thPlace Team at Age Group Championships 4thPlace Women's Team at Senior Zones. 4 Age Group State Champions 1 New State Record 4 Zone Champions 2 USA Swimming Short Course Junior National Qualifiers 4 USA Swimming National Top 10 Times 2 USA...

On the Final Day of the Zone Championships BSC Swimmers Finished their competition season in style with 5 New Team Records and another Championship. At the 14 and Under Meet. Bridget O'Leary closed out her summer with a 3rd place in the 200Free, and 15th in the 100Fly. Maggie Emary swam to a 7th place in the 200Back and finished the meet with a 2nd Place and New Team Record in the 200Free.Ally Penrod swam to a 11th place Best Time Finish in the 50Breast. Colin O'Leary swam to a...

Saturday Night Finals proved to be golden again for BSC swimmers! At the 14 and Under Meet Maggie Emary swam a Best Time, Team Record, National Top 10 Time, and All Time Top 100TIme in the 400Free while taking home the Gold! Bridget O'Leary took the Podium in the 100Back--4th and 200IM 5th--Best TIme!! Ally Penrod swam to a 9th Place, Best Time, Team Record, National Top 20 Time. Colin Cross timed in at 11th in the 200Breast. Colin O'Leary swam to a 6th Place and a Best Time. Becca...