Hello Everyone
Being on top of a lift is risky but when it hits the top, it is so worth all of the falls along the way. As many of you know synchronized swimming IS a contact sport and a lot of risk is involved in making a routine spectacular. In the beginning of October as we were starting our swim offs, the contact part of synchro was demonstrated. In one of our lifts, which is supposed to twirl, was located in shallow waters, we then decided to change the twirl when the lift was positioned in shallow waters. Some of the girls were not aware of this change and spun the lift while others did not. This miscommunication led to my knee dislocation.
The last few weeks for me has been rough between rehab, doctor appointments and taking a week off of practice to rest. Although I am back in the water at this point, I am still limited in my abilities and have been instructed not to eggbeater at this time. Slowly my injury is healing and with the help of the team, the process is moving smoothly.
With this forward progression I should be %100 by Puerto Rico training! Working with an injury is one of the most difficult things to overcome in a sport as intense as synchro but with such a supportive team, we will only grow from this experiance.
~Rebecca~
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ghosts, Goblins and Synchro Swimmers
Hello!
This weekend we had a wonderful experience with teaching a clinic here at Wheaton. Intermediate and Age group swimmers from different teams around Massachusetts spent the day with us as we helped the girls improve on their skills. We went over skills such as extension, routine drills, and counting figures.
We started the day off with some stretching and asking each girl what they would like to learn from the clinic. Throughout the day the girls did various egg beatering and sculling drills as well as figure stations and routine work. The girls were split into groups and taught a routine to swim in front of their parents later in the day. At the end of a successful synchro filled day, they were put to the challenge of swimming each routine various times and did fantastic job!
The team is not only working hard in the pool but also in the classroom and with mid-term exams. Although we were working on managing our time the second we hit the pool deck our troubles went away and we had many successful skill building practices.
We are all so excited for the Balfour costume dance on Friday after practice. To prepare for Halloween each floor in Meadows North Dorm set up their hallway like a haunted house where the children from Norton were able to trick-or-treat which got us in the Halloween spirit.
Happy Trick or Treating!
Rebacca
This weekend we had a wonderful experience with teaching a clinic here at Wheaton. Intermediate and Age group swimmers from different teams around Massachusetts spent the day with us as we helped the girls improve on their skills. We went over skills such as extension, routine drills, and counting figures.
We started the day off with some stretching and asking each girl what they would like to learn from the clinic. Throughout the day the girls did various egg beatering and sculling drills as well as figure stations and routine work. The girls were split into groups and taught a routine to swim in front of their parents later in the day. At the end of a successful synchro filled day, they were put to the challenge of swimming each routine various times and did fantastic job!
The team is not only working hard in the pool but also in the classroom and with mid-term exams. Although we were working on managing our time the second we hit the pool deck our troubles went away and we had many successful skill building practices.
We are all so excited for the Balfour costume dance on Friday after practice. To prepare for Halloween each floor in Meadows North Dorm set up their hallway like a haunted house where the children from Norton were able to trick-or-treat which got us in the Halloween spirit.
Happy Trick or Treating!
Rebacca
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A Day in The Life of a Wheaton Synchronized Swimmer
Hello,
My name is Rebecca Gordon and I'm a freshman on the Wheaton synchronized swimming team and will be updating you throughout our first semester of the new year. I am so excited for this upcoming season!
So here is a little about myself. My synchro career started ten years ago in my home state of Connecticut in the U.S age group division. I competed with the New Canaan Y Aquianas where our team won two national age group gold metals and had a top 10 placement at U.S opens in trio and Team in 2007. I qualified for phase 2 of Jr. National Team trials. We placed 2nd at the Peru Aquatica Cup and 3rd in team at the Pan American games in 2008 and in 2009. I placed 9th in figures at Age Group Nationals.
As a freshman at Wheaton I am getting into the swing of things while balancing synchro with academics. I have seen improvement in my synchro skills while being a Lyon and continue to push myself at practice. it has not been difficult adjusting to college life here at Wheaton. I have a wonderful support system to guide me through these first few months. I cant wait to keep you updated on all the wonderful things the Lyons are doing!
Rebecca*
My name is Rebecca Gordon and I'm a freshman on the Wheaton synchronized swimming team and will be updating you throughout our first semester of the new year. I am so excited for this upcoming season!
So here is a little about myself. My synchro career started ten years ago in my home state of Connecticut in the U.S age group division. I competed with the New Canaan Y Aquianas where our team won two national age group gold metals and had a top 10 placement at U.S opens in trio and Team in 2007. I qualified for phase 2 of Jr. National Team trials. We placed 2nd at the Peru Aquatica Cup and 3rd in team at the Pan American games in 2008 and in 2009. I placed 9th in figures at Age Group Nationals.
As a freshman at Wheaton I am getting into the swing of things while balancing synchro with academics. I have seen improvement in my synchro skills while being a Lyon and continue to push myself at practice. it has not been difficult adjusting to college life here at Wheaton. I have a wonderful support system to guide me through these first few months. I cant wait to keep you updated on all the wonderful things the Lyons are doing!
Rebecca*
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