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*
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
As the Leaves Fall We Stay Strong
Hola!
The team is starting off with a bang. We had a wonderful opportunity to help out with a local 13-15 club team, the Synchromaids of central Massachusetts. We spent our week working with fellow teammates on choreography for a team, trio and solo. Even though it was a long day, all the girls stayed upbeat and got a gread deal done. The Wheaton girls even got in the pool with the synchromaids and helped make their routines look magnificent.
Since the start of the season our skills have drastically improved due to our intense workout regiment and conditioning. We are all so excited to exceed our goals. Last Friday we held our second tryouts which determined small routine assignments and judged overall skill improvement. Monday, we started to work on small routine choreograpghy as well as music choice.
Today we accomplished our first three consecutive swim-offs! Its almost unbelieveable that this early on in the season we are so far ahead of the game with our skills and routines work. As the weeks progress we continue to form a stronger bond among the team and it shows through our positive attitudes and motivation.
We are all excited for October break this weekend. Some of us will be going home and enjoying our Monday and Tuesday off from school with our families while others of us will be going apple picking with our Wheaton family.
I hope you all have a great Columbus Day Weekend, we know we will!
The team is starting off with a bang. We had a wonderful opportunity to help out with a local 13-15 club team, the Synchromaids of central Massachusetts. We spent our week working with fellow teammates on choreography for a team, trio and solo. Even though it was a long day, all the girls stayed upbeat and got a gread deal done. The Wheaton girls even got in the pool with the synchromaids and helped make their routines look magnificent.
Since the start of the season our skills have drastically improved due to our intense workout regiment and conditioning. We are all so excited to exceed our goals. Last Friday we held our second tryouts which determined small routine assignments and judged overall skill improvement. Monday, we started to work on small routine choreograpghy as well as music choice.
Today we accomplished our first three consecutive swim-offs! Its almost unbelieveable that this early on in the season we are so far ahead of the game with our skills and routines work. As the weeks progress we continue to form a stronger bond among the team and it shows through our positive attitudes and motivation.
We are all excited for October break this weekend. Some of us will be going home and enjoying our Monday and Tuesday off from school with our families while others of us will be going apple picking with our Wheaton family.
I hope you all have a great Columbus Day Weekend, we know we will!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
A New Season - A New Way
What are we doing that's so different you may ask. Simple...the every day things. Our goal for the season is to do the everyday things with extreme effort, no energy saved, no holding back. We're back for the 2010 season and this time we're taking names. We're getting things done earlier and spending more time on the little things, the things that make the difference between a good swimmer and a GREAT swimmer. We have the passion, the drive, and the want to take on the challenge. And this goal will be met, you can count on that.
What's the team looking like? We open the season with 4 new freshman and 5 returning upperclassman. Our Freshman hail from Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, and New York. Let's keep our fingers crossed, it looks like we'll have a full 8 woman team with a much needed alternate. We have lots of exciting plans for the season, including a charity watershow, a choreographer, new goals and some exciting new fundraisers. I can't wait to see what the season will bring.
I'm preparing for the USAS Convention where I'll be taking 4 Wheaton swimmers whom will be acting as collegiate reps during the convention. I'm so proud of my girls for stepping up and being active leaders within the collegiate program.
Recruiting for next season is looking bright. We already have 4 visits scheduled and tons more asking lots of questions about the program and college. If you are a perspective recruit...let me know who you are by emailing me at story_rebecca@wheatonma.edu.
That's it for now, hope every one enjoys the warm weather!!!!
Hugs till next time,
Rebecca
Coming Soon:
The life of a Synchro Swimmer - a current swimmer will be posting her experiences and transitions throughout the season.
Alumni Newsletter - to help the environment we've decided to only send the newsletter electronically. If you are an Alumni and are not on our current mailing list please let me know.
Bet ya Didn't Know- An inside look at each of our current athletes and things we bet ya didn't know.
What's the team looking like? We open the season with 4 new freshman and 5 returning upperclassman. Our Freshman hail from Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, and New York. Let's keep our fingers crossed, it looks like we'll have a full 8 woman team with a much needed alternate. We have lots of exciting plans for the season, including a charity watershow, a choreographer, new goals and some exciting new fundraisers. I can't wait to see what the season will bring.
I'm preparing for the USAS Convention where I'll be taking 4 Wheaton swimmers whom will be acting as collegiate reps during the convention. I'm so proud of my girls for stepping up and being active leaders within the collegiate program.
Recruiting for next season is looking bright. We already have 4 visits scheduled and tons more asking lots of questions about the program and college. If you are a perspective recruit...let me know who you are by emailing me at story_rebecca@wheatonma.edu.
That's it for now, hope every one enjoys the warm weather!!!!
Hugs till next time,
Rebecca
Coming Soon:
The life of a Synchro Swimmer - a current swimmer will be posting her experiences and transitions throughout the season.
Alumni Newsletter - to help the environment we've decided to only send the newsletter electronically. If you are an Alumni and are not on our current mailing list please let me know.
Bet ya Didn't Know- An inside look at each of our current athletes and things we bet ya didn't know.
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