The National Association of Sport and Physical Education says middle and high school kids should get 45 minutes of gym a day. But no matter how often kids attend gym, it turns out they aren't moving around much anyway. Cornell University researchers found that when it comes to gym, kids are active for an average of 16 minutes per class. The study doesn't say what they are doing the rest of the time. Listen to the story from National Public Radio. There is more to be found about this report at MSNBC and FOX News. It is important to get children and teens involved in physical activity.

Swimming is a great aerobic sport for children. Participating in swimming is the start of a life-long sport - just watch any US Masters Swimming Meet. Falfin swimmers are active for at least 80% of their practice time. What do we do during the other 20%? Teach fundamentals between swim sets. Our coaches take time to describe drills and how these drills improve swimming skills. We do more than swim, our program also includes a dryland exercise program to increase core strength and flexibility. 

2008 Summer Swim Program: Brochure

Swim Lessons:

Two - 3 week (M-Th) sessions. Classes from 4:30 - 5:00 and 5:00 -5:30. At Rampart High School
Several skill and age levels available starting from Pre-school on up. Each level is designed to meet your childs skills and ability. Please see our brochure for additional information.

Session 1: Monday Jun 2, 08 - Thursday Jun 19, 08
Session 2: Monday Jul 7th, 08 - Thursday July 21, 08

For additional information and or to sign up please download the swim brochure, and mail it to the Swim Lesson Coordinator (Coach Anthony) at Falfins Swimming P.O. Box 62567 Colorado Springs, Co 80962. Or call 719-594-6581

High School Conditioning
Designed for HS aged swimmer to gain strength and conditioning in a non-competitive atmosphere. This low key format combines training with stroke technique to help you improve and stay in shape for your HS Swim Team.

Two 3 week session available : Session 1: Monday Jun 2, 08 - Thursday Jun 19, 08 3:00 - 4:30p and Session 2: Monday Jul 7th, 08 - Thursday July 21, 08 3:00-4:30p. At Rampart High School

For additional information and or to sign up please download the swim brochure, and mail it to the Swim Lesson Coordinator (Coach Anthony) at Falfins Swimming P.O. Box 62567 Colorado Springs, Co 80962. Or call 719-594-6581

Youth Triathlon:

7-18 yrs old, all abilities and distances are welcome. We will swim 2-3 times a week, along with a bike and or run in a supervised training session. Athletes will be placed in training groups according to age and ability. For additional information please contact Coach Michelle Cox at 719-291-6540.

Annoucements:

New Swim Meet Schedule posted. Watch for sign up sheets to enter. As always if you have any questions concerning any meet please talk to your childs coach they will be more then happy to help.

Thursday Flyer May 08, 08

Meet Reminders

The meet and Event Calendar has been updated. See Calendar and or Meet Entry Pages for additional details.

CMA IMX meet- May 16th-17th, 08. - Cheyenne Mountain HS. - Dynamos I and II Only

North Jeffco May Long Course meet. May 17-18, 08 - George Meyers Pool. 

FAST Long Course Open- June 20-22nd, 08 - EPIC Center

Falfin Summer Open - June 6-8, 08 - Rampart HS - The entry deadline is Wednesday, May 28th. For additional Meet Information please feel free to download the Meet Information Packet.

Falfins Senior Open - July 5-6, 2008 -Olympic Training Center
The sign up deadline is May 7th. This meet is recommended for all swimmers 12 years old and up. If you are not sure how to sign up, ask you childs coach, or call the Falfin Office at 594-6581.

Swim Schedule:

New Practice, Meet, and Event Schedule for the rest of April and May 2008 (ver 4.0).  We have worked very hard to come up with a complete schedule that you all can print out and rely on.  I can not promise that it will not change between now and the end of May, but if it does we will let you know as soon as possible. 

Please be sure to look at each days practice schedule in May, so you know for sure where your group is practicing.  As always, let me know at the Falfins Office, 594-6581, if you have any questions.
Anthony Boettcher