Swim, Swim, Swim, Swim

Sorry, no pictures, but I have to recap our recent foray into the state swimming competition.

Jake qualified in three events: 50 back, 100 back, 100 free.

Maggie qualified in one event: 50 back.

Jake bettered his times in two events for personal bests. Mags bettered her time and got 3rd place. WE ARE SO PROUD!!

Swimming is a little confusing, it's like a ladder and we're on the bottom rung - C finals. The next level is A-B finals, then Championship finals and then Zone. If you make Zone times, you qualify for Nationals. I watched a 9-year old swim a 50 meter breast stroke in 36 seconds flat - he's going to nationals. (It wasn't anyone I know.) It was impressive.

Maggie qualified for A-B finals, but chose not to compete, which was just fine with us - it's a really long day when you have to wait five hours for a 50 second race.

So, next year, we start the process all over. It's been a blast and we can't wait for next year's state meet!