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Saturday, 14 January 2012 17:37
Day 9
Kids were a bit weary after their big day out the day before at Abel Tasman. Team Managers finally picked the winners in the Sandcastle contest. 1st Krockidily with a crocodile, 2nd Mole with SpongeBob, 3rd Pride of the South with a couch, and 4th The Symbol with their Symbol. Log onto the AquaGym Facebook page to see pictures of our Abel Tasman trip.
The kids did a Lactate Tolerance set this morning which is quite intense in order to purposely deplete them for the afternoon session of 100 back and speed work.
Later that morning the kids had to complete a series of goal settings and sports psych questions in order for the coaches to understand the kids better.
After tea the kids had to solve some riddles, and design a 14 day fantasy team trip away with unlimited funds. Winners were The Symbol, deciding to go to Hogwarts. Highlights were playing quitich, visiting Diagon Alley, flying the invisible car, riding a dragon and all being sorted into Hufflepuff. Pride of the South 2nd, who took an exotic trip to Monaco, saw some ruins in Rome, bought Bugatti's, Ferrari's and expensive clothes. Mole was 3rd who flew round the world in their private jet, staying at the Hilton and driving Hummers everywhere. Last was Krockidily who only made it to day 6, but rode unicorns, went to Hawaii, did some Jet Skiing and also stayed in the Hilton. Note to all parents - your kids wa
nt to say at Hilton Hotels!
Swimmers of the day were Charlotte, Sam H, Pia, Wallis, Thom, Laura, Cameron Jeffery, & Alex Yee who got 400 points instead of the usual 200 because he swam so well.
Day 10
Woke during the night to heaving rain and wind. But luckily by the time the kids hit the pool the rain had cleared. Still a bit chilly, but could have been so much worse.
Kids did an aerobic, maintenance & efficiency test in the pool. Then they watched underwater video footage which prompted an afternoon of specific stroke drills, followed by some vertical kick in the dive well.
After tea they practiced their skits for the last time before performances tomorrow night.
The Symbols egg Mr Wilson has unfortunately died. Unsure, but think Erica sat on it. He was very smelly! So only one egg now left - Speight's Playmate. (But is heavily bandaged - these will be coming off tomorrow)
The final flag by The Symbol was found by Pride of the South. All flags now found.
Only one swimmer of the day today - Blake.
Thursday, 12 January 2012 13:03
Day 7
Again Alex Y & Blake were up before the Team Managers eating their cereal and toast. Keen these boys! Medley day today at the pool. All kids were dubb
ed AquaGym medley swimmers in either a 200 or 400. After 2nd breakfast the kids went outside and did a boxing circuit. All of us Team Managers look in awe at how these kids push their bodies. They are all looking so fit, strong and brown.
After lunch the kids had a well-earned rest before heading to the pool again for more Medleys. This was a hard day at the office for the team with medley's, circuits & running. Will be looking forward to a day off tomorrow.
Teams practiced their nursery rhyme skits after tea. There was lots of laughing and giggling and great team bonding going on.
Swimmers of the day were: Kelly, Cameron James (twice) & GV
Day 8
Today is Abel Tasman day. A day off from swimming. Kids rose at 7am for a cooked breakfast, made their own rolls, packed up their gear and off we headed. After reports of rain we were lucky to strike a beautiful sunny, warm day. Arrived at Marahau, and then got the Aqua Taxi's to Torrent Bay. Lots of fun on the boats as the driver did doughnuts and jumped over the boat wakes. A few kids got wet when one boat sprayed the other. We looked at split apple rock, and a seal colony before arriving at Torrent Bay. We then took at 40 minute walk to Cleopatra's Pool. The Pool was awesome with fresh cold water flowing over rocks down into deeper pools of water. The kids immediately got into their togs/bikini's and jumped in. Alex Y the monkey led the way to the top of the waterfall, climbing over slippery rocks. The water was so refreshing. We ate our lunch on the rocks under a beautiful sunny sky.
From the Pools we took another 40 minute walk to Anchorage Beach. Poor GV had hurt her leg, so big bro Alex & Arran carried her all the way. Well done to them for looking after her. Anchorage beach is beautiful with white sand. So back in the water we go for another dip. The Team's then made Sandcastles to be judged. Pride of the South made an armchair with cup holders and speakers for their i-pod. Krokidily did an excellent crocodile - Team Captain Charlotte went deep sea diving to get starfish to use for the crocodiles eyes. The Symbol made their Symbol in the sand and placed their egg Mr Wilson on it. Mole made a great Sponge Bob Square Pants using seaweed for his pants, with Gary the sea snail. They all did such an awesome job. The Team Managers are having trouble picking a winner - will keep you posted. Then back on the boats for a very bumpy trip back. Well done to Nurse Cathe for treating GV's shin, Ben's knee and my (Susan) bee sting.
Had our usual stop at T.O.A.D Hall in Motueka on the way back, for a yummy berry ice-cream.
Arrived back home weary after an awesome day out. We have another egg death. Moles Egg Miss Togetic was sat on by its own Team member Mere. RIP. Minus 1500 points. L
Team Managers got a night off cooking and the kids got Pizza. Then watched a movie and off to bed.
