tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58410331070272360212024-02-19T01:13:04.420-08:00Wheaton SynchroPassion is our STRENGTH!Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-19310139164901970882011-12-06T14:41:00.000-08:002011-12-06T14:43:37.864-08:00Figures and FinalsThis past weekend we hosted an competed in our anual New England figure meet. Everyone did a great job and showed off our slow and controlled figures. The judges and our coaches were pleased with the outcome! This week is our last week together before heading off to sunny California. With that being said practices are getting tough but we are pushing through and showing our strength. Keep up the Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-21102215858929466752011-12-01T14:46:00.000-08:002011-12-01T14:52:29.774-08:00The New WheatonHey everyone!We just got back from a nice break... from school that is. Now its back to the pool for the wheaton lyons. We are preparing for our figure meet this weekend where we will be hosting, competing and volunteering. We are so excited to show off our new outfitting that has a more althetic feel to it. Although we're cute and cuddly, were tough and determined Wish us luck!Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-6137268275153804892011-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:002011-11-15T12:44:10.808-08:00When Times get Tough, the Tough Get SwimmingHey all,We have been very busy these last few weeks as we move along to the more extensive phases of our training program. The team is getting excited for our upcoming training trip in San Diego California in the beginning of December. We will be staying in the home of one of our captains, Christiana Butera and training at the City of La Mesa Municipal Pool from December 18th-23rd. Our team Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-33152325045691430682011-10-04T11:51:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:59:02.412-07:00And so it beginsHey All,Practice has been going great these last weeks as the team continues to improve. On Friday we worked on goal setting for the year and are really striving to be CRISP in all of our moves. We have already started writing our team routine and have the first lap done which is more than we have had at this time in past years. After tryouts last week, the team was named as well as the small Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-37229295917030596792011-09-20T13:01:00.000-07:002011-09-20T13:11:20.830-07:00Happy Synchro New Year!Hey everyone,The first two weeks of practice have been great. We feed off of each others energy and have a strong team bond already. Our three freshmen have been a great addition to our team. At the end of this week we will hold team tryouts where we will be performing a quick paced and fun tryout routine. From watching my teammates swim in groups, it feels great to say we are already stronger Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-44941592799476466932011-04-18T13:14:00.001-07:002011-04-18T13:21:54.341-07:00SummerIts finally the end. It has been a great year full of many accomplishments and great new friendships. We are so excited for our incoming freshmen and are already looking forward to next season. One of our final team projects was a clinic we hosted on Sunday. We had a great time teaching and writing routines with local club teams as well as working on other skills and techniques. It was a Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-80630833331060506212011-03-29T13:05:00.000-07:002011-03-29T13:13:03.914-07:00US Collegiate Nationals 2011 The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team recorded its highest finish at a U.S. Collegiate Championship since 2002, as the Lyons placed sixth out of 21 teams Results Synchronized Swimming ChampionshipsMarch 16 - 19 Tonowanda, NYOverall Team TrophyOhio State University 193.0Stanford University 290.0University of Incarnate Word 375.0Canisius College 463.0Lindenwood University 562.5Wheaton Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-91057773823243708032011-02-16T11:39:00.000-08:002011-02-16T11:41:04.816-08:00Wheaton College synchronized swimming junior Christiana Butera (San Diego, CA/Academy of Our Lady of Peace) is believed to be the first NCAA Division III swimmer named to a U.S. national team, as she was one of 12 athletes selected to represent her country at the 14th FINA World Aquatics Championships from July 16-31 in Shanghai, China.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-47908358760817743872011-01-17T13:18:00.000-08:002011-01-17T13:23:27.331-08:00WHEATON SWIMMER REPRESENTS! USA Synchro Names2011 U.S. World Championship TeamIndianapolis, Ind. – USA Synchro named the 2011 National Synchronized Swimming Teamwhich will represent the United States at the 14th FINA World Aquatics Championships later thisyear. The elite international competition which features all four aquatics sports, will take placeJuly 16-31, in Shanghai, China.The roster includes five returning Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-29465016976012195632010-12-07T10:35:00.000-08:002010-12-07T10:42:30.327-08:00On to warmer placesWhile the majority of colleges and teams are looking forward to a break, we are looking forward to our training trip. Every year after Christmas when the school pool is closed, our team picks a warm place to train. The last four years the team went to Puerto Rico and stayed with '10 alumni Laura Montez and her family. This year we will be staying in San Diego California at one of our captains Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-58046970183547354332010-11-30T12:52:00.000-08:002010-11-30T12:58:38.243-08:00Holiday SeasonI hope everyone had a restful and wonderful thanksgiving. Although we still practiced on our own, we enjoyed our small break to see our family and catch up on school work. We have met our goal of completing all small routines by thanksgiving break. Today at practice we came up with new goals for our training trip. Its that time of year again where we start stressing over finals. Next week is our Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-76676372679705688962010-11-16T14:12:00.001-08:002010-11-16T14:21:00.973-08:00FiguresOn Sunday we will be competing in our first meet of the season!!! It will be here at wheaton so feel free to stop by and lend a helping hand. This figure meet also includes age group swimmers which helps us build a strong relationship with club teams nearby. For encouragement and to make the freshmen enjoy rather than fear their first time representing Wheaton Synchro, we were given aRebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-15551066238121884842010-11-11T08:38:00.000-08:002010-11-11T08:47:36.493-08:00Its weight time Recently we have started our phase 2 of our new training plan. This phase involves the use of weight belts throughout workouts and routine drills. By using the belts, we are becoming more aware of our alignment as well as strengthening our muscles so our height will be better than ever before. It has been a tough first week but I am very proud of everyone of us. Our team routine is being Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-41150828868936592172010-11-04T10:04:00.000-07:002010-11-04T10:15:34.300-07:00Rest Week Greetings, This year we have a new training method involving different levels of training on a bi-weekly basis. After the "hard" weeks of strength building we have our ever so needed rest (recovery) week. For that week we get to come into practice at 6:30, which for us is a big deal. We also have a less intense workout and we use lighter weights for our land exercises. This program Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-75395076657425819692010-10-27T15:00:00.000-07:002010-11-01T07:25:43.446-07:00Wheaton Synchro Meets 2010-2011 SeasonBelow Is a list of our meets this year the meets in bold are at wheaton college.We hope to see you all come support your Wheaton Lyons!!Nov 20, 2010New England Figure Meet Jan 29, 2011Wheaton Invitational Jan 28, 2011 Feb 5, 2011Ohio State-Jessica Beck Memorial Meet Feb 19, 2011Boston University Invitiational Mar 5, 2011East Regional/ECAC Championship Mar 6, 2011East Regional/ECAC Championship Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-83697769886255504092010-10-05T16:04:00.000-07:002010-10-05T16:19:14.524-07:00BollywoodThis year our team is swimming to a Bollywood themed routine. We are all so excited to swim to our upbeat music with quick and new choreography. Because this year we are going in a different direction with our overall look of our team routine, we are beginning to swim quickly and with more intention. In order to improve our skills, we are working on each component of the national team trials Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-30874286243732724162010-09-28T14:37:00.000-07:002010-09-28T14:54:32.113-07:00A Great New YearHey,I would like to start by reintroducing myself. I was one of the swimmers who posted the blogs for Wheaton synchro last year. My name is Rebecca Gordon and i am a sophomore and a proud Lyon! With our 7th place overall finish at collegiate nationals last year we all have high hopes for this years team. Although we have lost 3 fellow teammates we have welcomed two new freshmen. This year we are Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-84413944443893198652010-08-02T09:24:00.000-07:002010-08-02T09:56:29.896-07:00Where in the World is Lau?We've all been wondering what our most recent Wheaton graduates have been up to. Below you'll find an update from Laura Montes whom is competing on the Puerto Rico National Team. --------------So, ever since I got home I am training about 8 hours a day. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, we are in the pool for 4-5 hours and then the gym for 2 and a half hours. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays we Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-74361233207365600982010-06-18T14:40:00.000-07:002010-06-18T15:00:42.837-07:00UP - UP - UPThe Lyons are climbing that scholastic mountain! With a tie for 1st place grades Christiana Butera and Liz Watkins posted a semester GPA of 3.66! Not far behind were Christine Dyster and Jenna Swinkin with a 3.50. With all but 3 members posting a semester GPA at or above a 3.25, success still rains on the Wheaton team. Of course these scholastic accomplishments didn't come without a ton of Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-23949291165247522572010-06-01T12:55:00.000-07:002010-06-01T13:13:50.361-07:00Turning the pages towards successAs I look back on a truly amazing year I'd like to send one more expression of congrats to all the girls whom competed on the 2009-2010 Wheaton Synchro team. We pushed each other in ways we never thought possible and ended up with an amazing result (7th place overall!). Please take the summer to both reflect and look to future goals. As for our incoming freshman... best of luck at Nationals Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-19848141772115236962010-05-29T10:05:00.000-07:002010-05-29T10:05:13.884-07:002010 US Collegiates - Wheaton College TeamRebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-57871592033703378052010-04-29T12:37:00.000-07:002010-04-29T13:51:35.840-07:00Weekend of Spring? Yes please!Hi all!Spring weekend is finally here and for those of you who are confused as to what that is I will explain it. It is a weekend where we have outside concerts, games around campus, barbecues and free stuff. There are dodgeball tournaments and boat races on the pond as well!The festivities officially started last night with the dodgeball tournament which of course the synchro team participated Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-11454994558302079072010-04-21T14:16:00.000-07:002010-04-21T14:47:41.411-07:00Tests and more Tests! Stoked!Hi All!I write this in between procrastinating studying for all the tests that are coming my way. Great way to relax right? The team is preparing for the final few weeks of our year by trying to keep our stress down (insert extra gym time here =]) and forming study groups.I have only one test this week but one on Tuesday next week, and fingers crossed, they will go excellently. On the flip side Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-14624004625847552242010-04-09T10:35:00.001-07:002010-04-09T10:54:30.108-07:00One Month!Hello all!I am happy to report that there are four weeks left of classes and yours truly is doing great in all of my classes =] There was no post last week as I was not working, because our coach was off to Mexico for a much deserved vacation. So much has happened though, so lets get started!We had our annual Water Show for Charity and this year we helped to fund the Green-Pink Project, which Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5841033107027236021.post-7489561455737978672010-03-24T12:13:00.000-07:002010-03-24T12:57:45.412-07:00Lucky Number 7Ciao Regazzi!Sorry about the prolonged absence folks, I am fresh off of our Spring Break and Collegiate Nationals where we had a triumphant showing and got great tans. We had all of our counted routines make finals and has a strong showing in all of them. Our two soloists Laura and Christiana finished 10 and 8 respectively. Our "A" trio of Christiana, Kirsten and Jenna finished a strong 11 and Rebecca Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022025633889400547noreply@blogger.com0