After a successful winter training session, the BSAC Blue Wave Swim Team visited Savannah, Georgia for their annual travel meet in January. This is Blue Wave\u2019s third year of participating in travel meets, having previously visited the Caribbean and New Orleans. Each year the trips grow in popularity among swimmers and parents alike.<\/p>\n
Rich Rogers, Head Coach of BSAC Blue Wave, wanted to make this trip about shared experiences and team bonding, rather than focusing solely on performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe picked this trip because it\u2019s the beginning of the second part of the short course season. We did our heavy winter training in December and early January,\u201d said Rich Rogers. \u201cWhen we get to meets at the end of the season, we want the kids in the hotel, resting, eating right, doing all the things they need to do so they can perform at their best.\u201d<\/p>\n
The swimmers who attended this trip got to experience Savannah\u2019s famous Riverwalk, explore the cemeteries, and visit local eateries. Although it\u2019s important for swimmers to push themselves and work hard, Coach Rich often reminds the team to build friendships and appreciate the memories made along the way.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a former swimmer, swim parent and now coach, I know that when you hang up your goggles, you\u2019re not always going to remember the times and the ribbons. They all blur together,\u201d says Rich Rogers. \u201cWhat you do remember is the shared experiences you have with your teammates, coaches, and families. When the memories fade and the ribbons go away, these memories stay with you for life\u201d<\/p>\n
BSAC Blue Wave\u2019s next travel meet will be back to New Orleans in June.<\/p>\n
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After a successful winter training session, the BSAC Blue Wave Swim Team visited Savannah, Georgia for their annual travel meet in January. This is Blue Wave\u2019s third year of participating in travel meets, having previously visited the Caribbean and New Orleans. Each year the trips grow in popularity among swimmers and parents alike. Rich Rogers, Head Coach of BSAC Blue … <\/p>\n