While everyone was enjoying their last bits of summer, Osceola’s swimmers got straight to work, starting practices August 1^st.  As sophomore Kyleigh Little explained, “Practices are tough but the coaches keep you motivated to finish each drill.” The Orange and Blue teams are gearing up for their first meet on the 20^th of August, where they plan to perform well. To earn the orange and blue uniforms it is not easy work; the swimmers endure tough practices and conditioning. “Even though the practices are all different, they tie together helping us to be prepared for the actual swim meet,” Sarah Clark, sophomore, stated. As the season opens up, the Orange and Blue teams are in a little friendly competition, beginning with team bonding games and now a fundraising game. “The practices can turn into a team bonding; we sometimes bring certain materials to practice for a team competition,” Kyleigh little added. If you’re considering joining the swim team next year, all you need to do is have the athletic packet filled out, complete the concussion course, have school insurance, and don’t forget to bring a little friendly competition along. Just be ready for intense practices and many swim meets.

Osceola Swimming/Diving Schedule 2016

W 8/24 East Lake Away 6 PM

W 8/31 St. Pete Home 6 PM

W 9/7 Palm Harbor Home 6 PM

F 9/9 Northeast Relay Northeast TBA

S 9/10 Northeast Relay Northshore TBA

W 9/14 Northeast / Shorecrest Away 6 PM

W 9/21 Countryside Home 6 PM

F 9/23 PCAC Championships Countryside TBA

Sa 9/24 PCAC Championships Countryside TBA

W 9/28 Lakewood Away 6 PM

F 9/30 FSPA Stuart TBA

Sa 10/1 FSPA Stuart TBA

W 10/5 Seminole Home 6 PM

F 10/7 Eagle Invite East Lake TBA

Sa 10/8 St Pete City Meet St. Pete TBA