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How many siblings does coach Ellie have? What are their names?
2 Sisters - Alex & Lily
Correct: 4 x 25 Race Free (2)
Incorrect: 4 x 25 Race Fly (2)
What is the order of events in Individual Medley?
Fly, Back, Breast, Free
Correct: 1 x 200 build - choice (100)
Incorrect: 1 x 200 build - freestyle (100)
What is our mascot?
Wahoos - bonus! What is a Wahoo?
Correct: 3 x 150 - 50 free / 50 nf / 50 free (50)
Incorrect: 3 x 150 50 nf / 50 free / 50 nf (50)
Who has won the most olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps
18 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze
Correct: 5 cowboy dives to 25 race swim (3)
Incorrect: 5 cactus dives to 25 race swim (3)
Which coaches favorite event to swim is the 100 fly?
Coach Bryce
Correct: 5 minutes of finishes
Incorrect: 5 minutes of break outs
What college is coach Allie going to in the fall?
University of Colorado (Boulder)
Correct: 10 mins of block work (5)
Incorrect: 10 mins of turn work (5)
What part of the body provides the most power while swimming?
The legs!
Correct: 8 x 25 IMO (4)
Incorrect: 12 x 25 IMO (6 - 2 of each - no free)
What is a fast pass? Why do you earn a fast pass?
You earn a fast pass if you improve your times!
Correct: 6 x 50 ez / race - all choice (3)
Incorrect: 6 x 50 ez/ race - coaches choice (3)
What is the oldest swimming stroke?
Breaststroke - It’s the most ancient stroke, depicted in cave drawings from over 7,000 years ago.
Correct: 8 midpool 25s with flip turns - free or back (4)
Incorrect: 8 midpool 25s with open turns - breast or fly (4)
Which coach has an older sister named Lily that used to coach for the Wahoos?
Coach Allie
Correct: ____ x 50 all race from the block - swimmers choice (dice decides)
Incorrect: ____ x 50 all race from the block - coaches choice (dice decides)
How many years has Coach Finley been on Wahoos?
10
Correct: 8 x 50 D / S - swimmer choice (2)
Incorrect: 8 x 50 D / S - choices choice (2)
How far can you go underwater without getting disqualified?
15 meters or yards
Correct: 10 minutes of backstroke starts (5)
Incorrect: 10 minutes of relay exchanges (5)
What year is our oldest Top 10 team record from?
2003 - Boys 8 & U 25 breast - Hayden Sabatka
Correct: 12 x 25 O: free E: NF - choice
Incorrect: 12 x 25 O: free E: NF - choice
What is the length of an Olympic size swimming pool?
50 meters
Correct: 8 midpool 25s with open turns - breast or fly (4)
Incorrect: 8 midpool 25s with flip turns - free or back (4)
Which coach swam the Maui channel, swimming from one island to another, in September?
Coach Ashley
Correct: 2 x 200 - 1 ez / 1 fast (1 x 100 - ez)
Incorrect: 2 x 200 - both race for time (1 x 100 fast)
What is Coach Natalie's favorite stroke to swim?
Backstroke
Correct: 4 x 100 IM - desc. 1 - 4 (1 - race)
Incorrect: 6 x 100 IM - desc. 1 - 3 / 5 - 6 (2 - race)
How many caps do swimmers wear during the Olympics? Name the two kinds of caps.
2! Latex, then goggles, then silicone
Correct: 5 minute timed swim (3)
Incorrect: 10 minute timed swim (5)
What is the last meet of the season?
All Stars
Correct: 10 mins of turn work (5)
Incorrect: 10 mins of block work (5)
What is the fastest animal swimmer?
The sailfish: The sailfish is generally considered the fastest swimmer in the ocean, reaching speeds up to 68 mph
Correct: 8 x 25 all choice RACE
Incorrect: 8 x 25 all choice RACE
Which coach has been on the team the longest?
Ellie (11 years)
Correct: 6 x 50 IM Transitions from the block
Incorrect: 6 x 50 IM Transitions from a push
What is Coach Jack's favorite stroke to swim?
Backstroke
Correct: 5 minutes of break outs
Incorrect: 5 minutes of finishes
How old was Katie Ledecky when she swam in her first Olympics? What events is she known for?
15 years old (2012)
Distance Freestyle events (800 m and 1500 m)
Correct: Freestyle relay from the blocks!
Incorrect: Medley relay from the blocks!
Who is our team photographer?
Mr. Cooper
Ainsley, Liv & Jameson's dad!
Correct: 5 cactus dives to 25 race swim (3)
Incorrect: 5 cowboy dives to 25 race swim (3)
What is it called when you swim in oceans or lakes?
Open Water
Correct: 10 minutes of relay exchanges (5)
Incorrect: 10 minutes of backstroke starts (5)
Which coaches will attend Highlands Ranch High School next year?
Coach Natalie, Coach Ellie, Coach Bryce
Correct: 4 x 25 race choice OTB
Incorrect: 6 x 25 race choice from a push