BC Short Course Championships ~ March 11 & 12, 2011

Swimming times are divided into three different categories: “A” times, which qualify swimmers for the highest level of championships; “BC” times, which qualify swimmers for the “back-up championships” (Ryan’s description); and then “All Times,” which consist of everything else. This division is the same for all levels of swimmers, whether it’s those attempting to qualify for the Olympics and other national and international competitions, as well as younger kids trying to make it to the State Championships/Junior Olympics.


The “BC Meet” this year was held at our pool. Ryan made one state qualifying time (in the 50 fly), and made BC times in his freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and IM (individual medley). That is ALL of his events! All of his BC times were very good, almost state times. I knew he could do very well in his events at the BC meet. He was also asked by the coach to participate in one medley relay (4 different swimmers). All four boys had great individual times.


Ryan has wanted a Blake Griffin jersey for several months. I told Ryan that if he earned medals in all of his events, I’d buy the jersey for him. Apparently that was great motivation. HE DID IT!!!


Waiting for his freestyle… Freestyle… Breaststroke… IM… The team hang out spot… Waiting for backstroke… Backstroke… Relaxing toward the end of the meet with Papa, waiting for additional “time trials”… When we got home from the meet, we got online and ordered Ryan’s jersey. Rara also made Ryan a great candy bar card!