Thank YOU + Happy Summer + Wishing YOU All the Best!

Dear Swim Families,

It has been my absolute pleasure to be TAISM's Aquatics Coordinator for the last four years. I LOVE coaching swimming, teaching HS Lifeguarding and Aquatics, supervising Learn to Swim and, most of all, I LOVE our AWESOME TAISM EAGLE SWIMMERS with all of my heart.

As you are probably are aware, next year I am shifting roles and will be heading back to the Elementary school (here at TAISM) where I will be teaching Art. I am currently working hard earning a second master's degree in Art Education and am looking forward to this new adventure as this has been a professional goal for me for a long time. 

While I am very sad to leave the position of Aquatics Coordinator/Head Swim Coach, I am excited for my new role and the challenges it will bring. I look forward to working with many of our younger swimmers in this new capacity in the art room. Just as I was witness to their hard work and dedication in the pool, I look forward to seeing their creativity shine in the art room!

My time in this position has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my 27 years in education. Thank you all for your support. I hope you will come visit me in the Art room next year!!!

Swim Hard. Dream BIG!

Sincerely,

Ms. Cori

#1 TAISM Swim Fan

TAISM Eagles 

Just Keep Swimming!

Click the link above to play the video.

Happy summer!!!

Be safe. 

Have fun.

Fitter and Faster Online Technique Courses!

Small Session Online Stroke Technique Courses Fitter and Faster just announced a new program designed for swimmers to improve and learn while pools are closed. Introducing the Fitter and Faster Online Technique Courses! Even though we can't swim right now, swimmers can and should still be working on technique! Studying technique and then practicing the movements in front of a mirror, along with visualization, can help swimmers remain connected with the sport and be better prepared when pools reopen. This interactive and engaging program is designed to help swimmers develop an in-depth understanding of the movements and techniques required to swim efficiently and fast. Each technique course includes: 3 different age group levels  A maximum of 12 participants per class 8 classes over 4 weeks Elite Clinicians including Olympic gold medalists, World Champions, and American Record Holders who have a talent for teaching Each class within each course focuses on a specific component of the stroke Participants will utilize video, out of water exercises, and visualization Each class is 30 to 40 minutes long PRIVATE SESSIONS: Each participant will receive two private one-on-one sessions for 10 minutes each. The first session will be at the beginning of the course so that you and your instructor can get to know each other better. The second session will be towards the end of the course Click the strokes and age groups below for more details Forward this email to your membership as a recommendation for them to stay on top of their technique! Butterfly Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over Backstroke Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over Breaststroke Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over Freestyle Ages 9-11 Ages 12 & 13 Ages 14 & Over View Fitter and Faster's FREE Live Webinars for Swimmers and Replays of past live broadcasts by clicking the buttons below! Upcoming Live Webinars #FFTLive Replays

Swimming Science Dryland Workout

Hi Swim Families,

Here is a new 60 minute dryland workout from Swimming Science.

Just Keep Swimming!

It's not too late to send your video...(see April 15th's blog post).

x Ms. Cori

JUST KEEP SWIMMING!....Supporting Our Swimmers During the time of Coronavirus

Dear TAISM Swim Families,

I hope this post finds you well and that you are able to find a few silver linings during this time that you are home with your families. In this post, I am sharing a menu of links that include a variety of resources for our swimmers and swim parents since we can't be together during this unprecedented time. If you are interested, have a look around. I hope that you will find something inspirational, educational, helpful and interesting.


Chloe Sutton Instructional Stroke Videos - by Olympic distance FREE swimmer and Fitter & Faster Coach

Samantha Livingstone: Control the Controllables - an important message of focusing on what we can control during this strange time.

Go Swim Supporting Swim Education During this Time of Coronavirus - FREE offer for this strange time.

Fitter & Faster Live Audience Opportunities - there are still some opportunities this month available.

Fitter & Faster Exercise Routine for Swimmers Age 9-12 - a "live" video strength and conditioning exercise routine (and swim tips)specifically created for swimmers age 9-12, to do at home during this time of Covid-19. GREAT for swimmers 13+ as well!

Fitter & Faster: Dryland Fitness and Nutrition

Fitter & Faster: Yoga for Swimmers

Fitter & Faster Live Replays - collection of videos

Swim Swam - great collection of swim articles

Curated collection of Olivier Poirier Leroy Articles - motivational speaker/author/swimmer who focuses on building a high performance mindset in swimmers.

Unleash the Athlete 10/10/10 List - Curated Collection of 10 Books, 10 Podcasts, 10 Videos related to Sports/Coaching/Athletes, geared towards coaches though valuable for parents of athletes and possibly MS/HS athletes as well.

Free Dryland Class with Coach Abbie - National Level Swimmer and certified coach


    Happy Place. An old photo...and something to look forward to!

Thinking of you and MISSING you ALL!

x Ms. Cori

TAISM Swimmers "JUST KEEP SWIMMING" Collaborative Project

Dear Swim Families,

For a little social-distancing fun and entertainment...let's make a video together to show how TAISM swimmers JUST KEEP SWIMMING!

Please wear your TAISM swim cap (and team suit if you have one-otherwise any training suit is fine) make a short video clip of yourself "swimming" at home. We will put our clips together to make a mini-movie. Please send your videos to Ms. Cori's email (leec@taism.com) by April 30th. 

See below for an example made by swimmer Aastha Bharati 

as part of a HS Virtual Aquatics assignment.

I can't wait to see our collective creativity.
I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!

Please take care,
x Ms. Cori

Dear Swim Families,

It has been a pleasure coaching our TAISM swimmers this year. Thank you for your ongoing support throughout. Remember during these uncertain days when we are at home more than usual, to take time out for some exercise.

I have posted below a few dry land workouts that swimmers could choose to do when they need a break in the day from their online studies and work at home.

Here is a chart with more ideas of dryland activities for swimmers to do at home.

Take care everyone. Be active. Stay safe.
Sending lots of virtual hugs.

x Ms. Cori

Staying Fit: Alternatives to Swimming

Spend 20-60 minutes getting some exercise. Choose a workout from below or go for a....WALK, HIKE, RUN or BIKE RIDE. Run around outside & MOVE your body. *Remember to keep your social distance.

These different exercises can be done at home and with little to no equipment. Most of these workouts take 30 minutes or less. Pick one you like or mix it up and try different workouts 4-5 times a week in addition to cardio (running, biking, walking).

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 1

5-4-3-2-1 x  3 times

5 Minutes
  Cardio-choose walk, bike or run OR
  1 minute-high knees
  1 minute-jumping jacks
  1 minute-front kicks
  1 minute-jumping jacks
  1 minute-running in place

4 Minutes
  1 minute-lunges or walking lunges
  1 minute-mountain climbers
  1 minute-lunges
  1 minute-mountain climbers

3 Minutes
  -10 pushups
  -15 tricep dips
(repeat for 3 minutes)

2 Minutes
  30-seconds squats
  30-seconds squat jumps
  30-seconds squats
  30-seconds squat jumps

1 Minute
   -Plank

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 2

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 3

50/50 Cardio and Strength x 3 times

NO rest between exercises
1 minute rest between sets, 20 min. duration

50 Jumping Jacks
10 Push ups
20 Squats
20 Bicycle Crunches

50 High Knees
20 Squat Jumps
1 minute Plank
1 minute side plank on each side

50 Mountain Climbers
15 Forward Lunges
15 Reverse Lunges
20 Tricep Dips

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 4

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 5

Circuit Training at Home x 3

25 Jumping Jacks
7 Push-ups
15 Crunches
8 Squats
8 Burpees
25 Jumping Jacks
1 Minute Wall Sit
7 Push-ups
15 Crunches
8 Squats
20 High Knees
15 Bicycle Crunches

DRY LAND WORKOUT # 6

DRY LAND WORKOUT #7

Total Core Workout for Swimmers

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 8

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 9

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 10

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 11

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 12

DRYLAND WORKOUT # 13

EXTRA CHALLENGE: DRYLAND WORKOUT # 14

EXTRA CHALLENGE: DRYLAND WORKOUT # 15

EXTRA CHALLENGE: DRYLAND WORKOUT # 16

ES Swim Team

Celebrating the End of a GREAT 

Swim Team Season with Popsicles at the Pool

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 

OUR YOUNG SWIMMERS!

Spring Swim Club Sign Up

Dear Swim Families,

This morning Ms. Lillie sent out an email on my behalf regarding the Spring ES Swim Club sign-up. Spring session of Elementary Swim Club will go from mid-April (April 14th) through the end of May and is open to students beginning in Grade 2 up through Grade 5.

THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SPRING ES SWIM CLUB IS 

NOON ON SUNDAY, MARCH 17th. 

RETURNING ES SWIMMERS
If your child would like to continue to participate in swimming, please fill out the google form. ALL swimmers who would like to participate need to sign-up, EVEN if you are part of the swim team currently.

NEW SWIMMERS
If your child is interested and can meet the minimum  requirements outlined below, please fill out and submit the following form by noon on Sunday, March 17th.

On the sign up form you will be able to schedule a  "TRY OUT" with Ms. Cori & Ms. Grace. All swimmers who are new to our TAISM ES Swim Team/Club program must do a "TRY OUT" before coming to a practice. Coaches will assess all of the new swimmers' stroke readiness (see below for minimum requirements). If a child is not yet ready for Swim Club, Ms. Cori will send his/her parents an email.

Elementary Swim Club Minimum Requirements:

• 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students
• Can swim 25 meters in all four strokes without stopping (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, & Butterfly).
• Can swim 50 meters of Freestyle without stopping.
• Comfortable in the deep end of the pool.
• Learn to Swim lessons- Level 6 swimmer or higher (Level 5 with coaches approval).
• Learning to execute legal swims and a racing start, improving with each practice.
• Can swim 25 M. freestyle in 0:40 or less.
• Demonstrates safe and positive sporting behaviors.

MS/HS SWIMMERS
You can sign up in person with Ms. Cori at practice.


HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE POOL!!!

xx Ms. Cori

Important Upcoming Dates for Swim Families

Dear Swim Families,

It's that transition time of the year when activities come to a close and new activities begin. Please take note of the following important dates coming up in the TAISM swim world.

• Tuesday, March 3- TAISM RELAYS (Coaches invitation only) - NO AM PRACTICE

• Thursday, March 12- LAST ES Swim Team Practice

• Friday & Saturday, March 13-14- Nautilus Invitational at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium, (50 M long course competition)

• Sunday, March 17- DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR SPRING ES SWIM CLUB (link)

• Thursday, March 19- ES TRY-OUTS for Spring ES Swim Club (Grades 2-5)

• Tuesday, March 24- ES TRY-OUTS for Spring ES Swim Club (Grades 2-5)

• Tuesday, April 14- First ES Spring Swim Club practice from 3:30-4:30 PM

Middle and High School swimmers who are transitioning sports seasons are welcome to come back to swim training! Hope to see you at the pool!

Ms. Cori

Al Qurum Mini Island Swim: FRIDAY, MARCH 13th

Swim Families,


There is a 3 KM open water swimming event coming up here in Muscat. See below for more information. If you are interested in participating, please register for this event directly through the organizers. 


Al Qurum Mini Island Swim: FRIDAY, MARCH 13th

8.00 OMR

Muscat  Start Time: from 07:00 am

 Registration closes 09.03.2020 at 11:59 PM or sooner if places sell out.

 Cancellations accepted up to 24.02.2020 at 11:59 PM or sooner if the event sells out.

Join us in beautiful Muscat for a wonderful 3km swim event.

Included:	Medal, Refreshments, Timing
Refund Policy:	Premier Online guarantees your right to cancel and receive a refund (subject to applicable fees) for paid events within specified time limits.

Get In Touch: Organizer

Sport Zone

99341350

http://omansportszone.com/

Event Location

12 and Under Swimmers---TAISM v ABA Dual Meet

Dear Swim Families,

Swimmers who are 12 years old and under 

are invited to participate in a dual meet 

TAISM vs. ABA.

On February 11, TAISM will host a dual meet vs. ABA for our swimmers who are 12 years old and under. If your child would like to participate in this competition, please sign up on the entry and permission form. Each swimmer should sign up for a minimum of 2 events and a maximum of 4 events. Events offered at this meet are listed in the form. We will have 3 age groups (in GIRLS & BOYS) for the our meet: GIRLS/BOYS 8 and Under, GIRLS/BOYS 9-10 year olds and GIRLS/BOYS 11-12 year olds. Swimmers will race with gender/age-group peers.

The meet will start time at 4:00 PM and will end around 5:30 PM. Students will be dismissed from school at 3:10 PM. so that we can have a few extra minutes to get changed and warmed up for the meet before 4:00 PM. After we know how many entries we have, we will have a better estimate of an end time for the meet. *Swimmers will need to plan for transportation home from the meet. If swimmers must ride the bus home, there is a 5:10 bus available. Please indicate that on the form below and also note that the later events may occur after the bus departure times so bus riders should select their events with this in mind.

Remember- TAISM swim caps are required for swimmers participating in competitions. Swim caps are available for purchase. You can pay the TAISM business office 4.400 OMR and bring your receipt to Ms. Grace in the pool office or Ms. Cori, and we will give you your cap.

DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS FEBRUARY 6TH AT 6:00 PM.

I am excited for our youngest Eagle swimmers to have this opportunity to compete! I hope you are able to come join us for the meet. :-)

Swim Hard. Dream BIG!!!

Ms. Cori

P.S.
We have a limited stock of swim t-shirts available if you want to purchase a t-shirt for your swimmer to wear on Feb. 11th or if you want a shirt to wear to show TAISM swim spirit!

You can pay 4 OMR directly to Ms. Cori. Please label money with your name and t-shirt size/s.
See below for the number of shirts we have available in each of the sizes (sizing should be similar sizing as Terry Fox t-shirts).

Adult Sizes
size XS- 2
size S- 7
size M- 8
size L- 12
size XL- 6
size XXL- 2
size XXXL- 2



Youth Sizes
size 30- 1
size 34- 1
size 38- 7
size 40- 3

HaPpY NeW yEaR SwiMmeRs!

Dear Swim Families,

We are back in the pool and our ES Swim Team and our MS/HS Swim Club are practicing hard. This week we continue to focus on developing stroke technique and building stamina and will also focus on learning to do (or improve) racing turns and starts off the blocks.

Behind the scenes, some of you may have noticed that we have updated both our Short Course and Long Course Records boards located in the hallway between the pool changing rooms. I am long overdue for creating the SAISA Swim photo board...It has been fun sorting through photos and reliving some exciting moments! If you have photos from the SAISA meet and are willing to share, send them my way...we had lots of parents at the meet and I am sure their are many gems in YOUR photos that would be great to highlight on the bulletin board----that is going up this week! I can't wait for you to see all the fun moments captured at the SAISA Swim Competition at Lincoln School in Nepal of our SAISA Swim Champions! I am also working on identifying new photos to replace the photo boards above. The photo boards we have now are GREAT and quite old so its time to do an update to reflect our current swimmers. :-) Just a few of the fun projects I am working on between practices, LTS and my HS teaching responsibilities.

Here are some other noteworthy things going on in the world of TAISM Aquatics:

Learn to Swim
Session 1 is wrapping up on February 1st and the Registration morning for Session 2 will be on February 15th. Our HS Instructors are doing an amazing job teaching our developing swimmers with enthusiasm and skill. We have a small group of MS swimmers who are volunteer instructors as well. I am very proud of TAISM's LTS Instructor's dedication, positive attitudes and care they provide as they connect with each of their students and strive to provide them with specific feedback to help them progress as swimmers. Our LTS Instructor's are improving their instructional capacity AND our swim students are growing in their swimming proficiency and they are all having fun in the process. Yay!

ES Swim TEAM SUIT Order
If you are interested in buying a team suit, please place your order by Thursday, January 23rd at 6:00 PM. We have a quick turn-around time on the order so that we can get the suits from the U.S. to Oman. Please note-purchasing a team suit is optional. TAISM Swim caps are REQUIRED for competitions (4.400 OMR). GIRLS SUITS COST 29 OMR and BOYS SUITS COST 22 OMR.
For more information, please see the ES Team Suit Order Form.

Upcoming Events
We have 11 swimmers who have qualified and signed up to swim at the upcoming BSM Open Swim Meet on January 24th. It will be a fun day for these swimmers to set personal goals in swimming and challenge themselves.

ES Swim Team families and MS Swim Club swimmers who are 12 and under, mark your calendars, we have a dual meet with ABA coming up that we will be hosting here at TAISM on February 11th.

We have our annual TAISM Relays Meet (for ES/MS/HS swimmers) coming up on March 3 at TAISM. There are several local teams invited to the TAISM Relays and we often hear that for many, it is the event they look forward to most in the Swim event line up for the year.

Finally, there is another long course competition hosted by Nautilus coming up on March 13-14 at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium which should prove to be excellent competition and lots of fun!



Thank you for your continued support of the Aquatics program at TAISM.
Question? Please ask. Send me an email (leec@taism.com) or stop by the pool or my office.

Swim Hard. Dream BIG!

xx Ms. Cori