News

 Weekly Update 8/30-9/4

BEAT Swimmers & Parents, I will keep this short and sweet since it is running a little late? MEET SCHEDULE: Many of you have been asking for a meet schedule, unfortunately there just isn?t a lot...

 MIC's SHORT COURSE PRACTICE

Coach Mic will only be on deck on the following nights. Mon, Tues, Weds, and Fri nights. Practice times will be 6 - 8 PM. I understand if you are only able to stay until 7:30 PM. Just have your sw...

 LABOR DAY PRACTICE

GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE will NOT hold practice on September 6th, 2010. Everyone should enjoy there holiday. I will see all back on Tues, September 7th. This is Mic's favorite day in September! Coach ...

 Weekly Update 8/22-8/28

BEAT Swimmers and Parents, By now all of you should have received notification outlining the training group which you will be assigned to for the beginning of the season. Please keep in mind that t...

 Weekly Update Aug 16-22

BEAT Swimmers and Families, It?s hard to believe, but it?s just one week until we kick-off the Fall Season! Coach Mic will be holding optional workouts tonight (8/16) at Greenwood. Following thi...

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 PRACTICE

Due to the City renting Greenwood out for a party, Friday night practice has to be cancelled. Those swimmers in the Gold, Black, and Blue groups will still have optional practice on Monday. Enjoy y...

 Aug 9 - Aug 15 Update

BEAT Swimmers & Families, The Long Course Season is official over. To all those who participated in the Junior Olympics you did a fantastic job. Beginning Monday, August 9th all Age Group Traini...

 Weekly Update - 8/1 - 8/7

BEAT Swimmers & Parents, It is hard to believe, but we only have one more week of practices before the end of the LCM Season. This weekend (8/6-8/8) the final meet will be held at the Corpus Chr...

 PRACTICE DURING BREAK

ALL BREAK PRACTICES WILL BE HELD AT GREENWOOD POOL - THE NAT WILL BE CLOSED For those high school swimmers that had to work over the summer months, those getting ready to go off to college and those j...

 PRACTICE CHANGE

Due to the unpredictable weather lately, I am moving Weds night practice to the Natatorium. Any questions, feel free to call me 361-850-3669. Coach Mic

 Practice Weds July 7 at Nat due to weather

DUE TO THE WEATHER REPORT OF THUNDER SHOWERS WEDS JULY 7 PRACTICE WILL BE MOVED TO THE NAT NO PRACTICE WILL BE HELD AT GREENWOOD COACH MIC

 Friday night July 1st Practice back at Greenwood

The city has re-opened Greenwood pool. Friday night practice, July 1, will be as normal.

 Thursday Practices to Natatorium

All Thursday evening practices will be moved to the Natatorium Thursday, 07/01. Blue & Black 6:00-8:00pm Gold 6:00-7:30pm Silver 6:00-7:15pm Bronze 6:00-7:00pm

 PRACTICE CANCELLED WEDS NIGHT JUNE 30

DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CITY HAS CLOSED ALL THE POOLS - THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE WEDS NIGHT OR THURS MORNING. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THE WEB SITE FOR UP DATES REGARDING THE REST OF THE WEEK. SORRY B...

 WEDS NIGHT PRACTICE CHANGE JUNE 30

DUE TO WEATHER & STORM TO OUR SOUTH PRACTICE WILL BE MOVED TO THE CCISD NAT TONIGHT. THIS WILL BE BETTER THAN DODGING THUNDERSTORMS! I UNDERSTAND IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME - SOME ROADS MAY BE FLOODED....

 Friday June 4 Practice at the Nat

REMINDER - FRIDAY JUNE 4 PRACTICE WILL BE AT THE NAT. 6 - 7:30 PM. COACH MIC WILL BE ON DECK DURING PRACTICE. FOR THOSE GOING TO THE MEET AT PALO ALTO IN SAN ANTONIO, THE FIRDAY SESSION STARTS ONE...

 ALL PRACTICES AT NAT THURSDAY JUNE 3

REMEMBER: ALL PRACTICES WILL BE AT THE NAT THURSDAY JUNE 3RD. THERE IS SOMETHING SCHEDULED AT GREENWOOD. COACH COREY & COACH MIC WILL BE ON DECK

 RELAYS FOR VALERO

BEAT RELAYS FOR VALERO Relays are part of being on a team. I have made relays for our upcoming meet. I would everyone to swim where assigned. This is Kat?s last meet at the Nat so we wa...

 Mic's Practice for June 7 - June 11

All of Mic's workouts for next week (June 7 - June 11) will be moved to the Nat. Coach Keith will cover for me while I make an emergency trip home. Please do not skip practice and work hard for Keit...

 Practice Schedule

Beginning June 7th our Summer schedule will be: Masters Monday 5:45-6:30a Nat Wednesday 5:45-6:30a Nat Friday 5:45-6:30a Nat Bronze & Monday 6:00-7:15p Greenwood Si...

 BEAT Partners with PureSport

BEAT Swimmers and Families, Great News! PureSport Hydration and Recovery sports performance drinks with protein is now one of our sponsors and they have a special fundraising program developed spe...

 BEAT on Facebook

A educational Facebook page has been developed for BEAT. It includes links to many swimming sites for all BEAT members to include USA officials, Master Swimmers and our kids. There are li...

 BEAT Website can Determine Time Drops Required to Make STAGS/Seniors Times

The BEAT website has the capability to determine where your swimmer stands compared to the time standards (i.e. STAGS, Senior Champs, Sectionals, TAGS, etc). The data base is updated for the CCAA...

 BEAT Swimmers Finish Second at State Junior High Championship

BEAT swimmers propelled Flour Bluff Junior High to a second place finish in the State Junior High Championships held in Burnett, Texas. Jamie Graves, 8th grader closed a large gap during the breas...

 TIME Standards on Website

Below is to the Standards on the Website. You can cut and paste into your browser and save. Or Click on the right arrow next to "Summer Swimming" . When list appears the TIme Standards are at th...

 Team Meeting

Immediately following the team meeting on Monday night, I would like to meet with all parents that have swimmers in the GOLD, BRONZE or SILVER groups. It should only take about 10-15 minutes. I will...

 Last Chance Meet a Success

The Last Chance Meet was a great success with 144 swimmers from 8 clubs competing to make either their STAGs or Senior cuts. BEAT appreciates the donations for hospitality, concessions and more...

 Last Chance Candy Donation

In lieu of ribbons, we are baging 4-5 pieces of candy for the kids at Last Chance. We are asking for donations of bite size candy or V Day candy. Please leave your donation with John Hollowell at ...

 ** Change**Concessions Donations for Last Chance Meet

BEAT is hosting the Last Chance Meet February 6 and 7. We will not be hosting a hospitality room for officials and coaches as originally planned, but will have a concession stand. Officials and co...

 New FINA Approved Swim Suit List

Approved Swimsuits for 2010 Effective 1/25/10 (1/25/2010) The USA Swimming House of Delegates, at its September 2009 meeting, adopted new rules regarding swimwear which limited swimsuits used for com...

 Last Chance Meet Feb -67 Entries Extended

Entries extended until midnite Tuesday, 26 Jan

 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGE

THE NATATORIUM WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS THURSDAY, DEC 31, 2009 - POOL CLOSES AT 5 PM - NO EVENING PRACTICES FRIDAY, JAN 1, 2010 - POOL CLOSED - ALL PRACTICES CANCELLED SATU...

 Holiday Schedule - Natatorium

2009-2010 Winter Holiday Schedules - Natatorium Blue / Black Gold Silver Bronze Masters Monday, December 21, 2009 6-8am & 5-7pm 5-6:30pm 5-6:15pm 5-6pm 5:30-6:30am Tuesday, December 22, ...

 Weekend Schedule

Good morning, 1. There will be no practice at the natatorium this evening. 2. For those of you who are participating in Reindeer Races, please be at the pool no later than 0745 to get settled and r...

 Size Small STAGS/Senior Shirt Found

A BEAT STAGS/Seniors shirt size small was found at TM after the meet. To claim email timbyerly1@aol.com

 Pappa John's Update

Pappa John?s money and coupons are due by tomorrow. Today you can turn in your money/coupons to Cydra 777-1690 at Collier pool and at Portland contact Sandy 776-2712 On Tuesday Tim 548-087...

 Great Swims During Ryan Hirn Meet

Congratulations to all the swimmers that went to McAllen this past weekend. All improved their times! Israel Soza made 2 STAGS cuts - 50 free, 50 fly. Caitlin Green made a Senior Champ cut in the 5...

 Upcoming Meets

BEATERS, Thank you for everyone who partcipated in the meet today. We had outstanding support from the parents. This email addresses upcoming meets. The team will not be going to the Longhorn Aquati...

 ROTTEN Races Sign-UP Still Open

The entries are extended for ROTTEN Races until Wednesday midnight. Please go to events and sign-up. If you are a new BEAT member and have not given Vivian your birth certificate you will need t...

 "No 1" Safety Issue

Please talk to your swimmer about using the restroom prior to getting in the pool. The last day of the Valero meet we may have had some of these problems with air quality! The info below is from...

 Upcoming Meets--Urgent

Good evening, The meet information for the McAllen meet (7-8 Nov) has been loaded. The deadline to register for this meet is Wednesday, 21 Oct 09. We will be hosting Rotten Races at the Portland...

 Halloween Meet at Portland Pool

Parents and Swimmers of BEAT The team will be hosting a time trial at Portland Pool on Saturday morning Oct 31st. This meet with use stop watches for timing. The area USA teams may attend this eve...

 BEAT Team Update

Saturday Practice : All Groups except Black will practice at Collier from 10am until noon. Harvest Meet Cancelled: The Nat will be available no earlier than 1 Nov. Upcoming Swim Meets: C...

 Collier New Practice Location-Start Today

BEAT Swim Practice starting today at 630pm will at the Collier?s heated pool , which is located at off Weber Road near SPID. The address is 3801 Harris Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, 784...

 PARKING and Volunteer INFO for Water Festival

VOLUNTEERS Casey from the event planner will be emailing you with information on what is needed and when this weekend For Sunday I submitted 2 shifts of names 630-930 and 930-1230 as...

 VOLUNTEERS Needed for Sunday

We still need a few more volunteers for the CC Open Water Festival for Sunday. We need 5 from 930-1230 and 2 from 630-930am. These hours will count for 2009-2010 year and if you have not met y...

 PRACTICE TIMES ALL THE SAME AT GREENWOOD

ALL PRACTICES WILL BEGIN AT 6PM WHILE AT GREENWOOD POOL DUE TO THE LACK OF LIGHTS WHEN THE SUN STARTS TO GO DOWN. THE CCISD NATATORIUM REPAIRS MAY TAKE A LITTLE LONGER THAN EXPECTED. THANKS TO ALL ...

 BEAT KICK PARTY Cancelled

BEAT Swiimmers and Parents: Due to the weather ,we are cancelliing the Kick-Off Party. We?ll hope to reschedule this event and have it soon. Stay Tuned. Enjoy your Weekend

 Kick OFF Party Alert

Kick Off Party Alert With the potential of thunderstorms and rain, we will send an email alert regarding the Kick Off Party around 3pm or so on Saturday. You?ll get an email either that the party i...

  Coach Mic Bad Weather Practice

If the weather is bad, lightening & thunder, the city will not allow us to use the pool. In this case, if you are in Mic's group try to do some dry land workouts at the house. Running in place for 5...

 Kick Off Party

Team, There has been a few changes to the previously announced party on Sep 12. The party will now be held at the Portland Community Center (Aquatics Center) on Saturday, Sep 12 from 6:30 PM - 9:00....

 TSA All Stars

At the South Texas Swimming Board meeting on Tuesday evening, it was announced that the Texas Swimming Association (TSA) will hold the annual Texas All Stars swim meet on 14-15 Nov 2009 at Southlake C...

 Swim Center News

Team BEAT: The Swim Center is still under consideration by our City Council. Please take the time to attend at least one of the public comment sessions over the next four weeks at noon each Tuesda...

 Friday July 10, 2009 Practice with MIc

DUE TO A PARTY BOOKED AT GREENWOOD, MIC'S FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTICE MUST BE MOVED TO THE NATATORIUM. TIMES WILL BE FROM 6-7:30 PM AS USUAL. HOPE ALL CAN ATTEND!

 Championship T-shirts

We are creating a championship T-shirt for all of the BEAT swimmers that qualified for STAGS, Seniors, or Sectionals. BEAT will purchase the T-shirt for the swimmers who qualified for the champions...

 Refreshment Stand for TAAF and City Championships

We still need alot of volunteers to help at the refreshment stand for the next two weekends. This coming weekend is the TAAF Regional championships. Time slots available are 7-11 on Saturday and Sun...

 Mic's Friday Night Practice

Mic's Friday night July 3rd practice has been cancelled. If anyone wants to practice, please attend the Friday morning practice at the Natatorium 7:30 am or the Sunday morning (8-9:30 am) practice at...

 Refreshment Stand for TAAF Regionals and City Championships

BEAT will be running the the refreshment stand for the TAAF Regionals on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 July and for the City Championships on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 17-20 July 2009. We need at...

 BEAT Car Decal

Dear Swimmers and Parents, The attached picture is a sample of the new BEAT car decal. If you would like to purchase one for your vehicle, please contact Kristie Huerta at kristie.huerta@grandecom...

 ROWDY GAINES SWIM CLINIC

TO REGISTER FOR THIS AMAZING EVENT, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION ON THE "DOCUMENTS" TAB!

 Schlitterbahn Meet CANCELLED

The Schlitterbahn Meet has been cancelled due to lack of officals. If anyone is interested in another meet, please ask Coach Mic. I will consider any meet.

 Parent Swim Time

Invitation to all parents. Get in shape while your kids are training! Join Coach Mic and the age group swimmers at Greenwood pool 6-7:30 PM. This is an opportunity to get in shape, mingle with o...

 Schedule Change June 12 Mic's Group

Friday, June 12 practice at Greenwood must be moved to the Natatorium due to a splash party at the Greenwood pool. Mic's practice will be at the usual time 6 - 7:30 PM at the Natatorium. Please ma...

 Mic's Summer Schedule

Summer is here! Mic's workouts will be at Greenwood Pool on Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri evenings. The time will be same as usual 6 -7:30 PM. There will be no practice on Monday, Memorial Day. Age groupe...

 Equipment & Apparel Order Now Posted

Any BEAT swimmers who are interested in ordering new equipment or apparel should complete the electronic document on the website. Simply download the file from the "documents" tab, fill in the yellow...

 SENIOR TEAM SUMMER SCHEDULE NOW POSTED

Team Type Day Time Location SENIOR ELITE Strength Tues, Thurs 6:00-7:00am Finishline P&F Sunday 2:45-3:45pm Finishline P&F Swim Mon-Fri 7:30-9:00am Greenwood Pool Mon, Tues, Thurs 6:00-8:00pm Nata...

 Coach Mic's Summer Meets

Coach Mic has scheduled the following meets for the summer. For out of town meets, BEAT must have at least 8 swimmers attend to have a coach present. If you are interested in attending a meet not ...

  HYDRATION - Why have water on deck for each practice?

Hydration is just as important as food intake before and after exercise. Two hours before exercise, athletes should consume 16 ounces of water or a sports drink to help hydrate them ahead of time. Th...

 May Madness Meet in McAllen

May Madness Meet in McAllen is a one day event. It is a long course meet and with Adam out of town the end of the week this is a great way to get a great long course practice in. All distances are...

 Apparel Order

Watch for news next week on an apparel order we will be placing soon! Didi Byerly has kindly offered to oversee this. We will post specifics and deadline soon.

 Snowflake Meet High Point Winners

BEAT High Point Winners for the Snowflake Meet :Albany and Nickie McDonald, Maddie Williams

 Nutrition for Children

Many of you ask me what foods are good for your swimmer. I ran across this article and thought that it would be very good for all to review. Coach Mic Nutrition for Child Athletes Friday, October 3...

 Scholarships Available

South Texas Swimming and Bay's Edge Aquatic Team are proud to offer registration and membership discounts to selected swimmers and families. Ask your coach about the program to see if you qualify. ...