Craig @ Cardinal Invite

Despite finishing down in the team standings, the team did quite well. Many swimmers posted their best relay splits of the season. The 300 Breast Relay finished 4th for our best finish of the meet.

See Gazette article at left column.

Craig @ Middleton & West

The Middleton/West triple dual went very well. After not having a meet for 3 weeks, the boys could not wait to swim. Alex Loftus set two career-best times in his wins in the 200 IM and the 100 breaststroke. Many PR's were set by the team. We hope the effort continues at practice and the times continue to drop. See Gazette article 'Cougar's Loftus wins two events' in left column.

Craig @ Elkhorn Invite

The Elkhorn Invite was a meet the team set it's sights on winning from the beginning of the season. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

For more on this meet, click on the Gazette article in the left column.

Craig vs Memorial & Verona

In our first dual-triple meet with Madison Memorial and Verona, junior, Alex Loftus' win in the 200 IM (2:02.88) was one of the highlights of the meet. Freshman, Spencer Mattox took third in the 200 IM with a time of 2:08.80. Alex and Spencer placed 2nd and 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke (behind Memorial's Michael Drives, '09 state champion in the 200 free) with times of 1:03.29 and 1:04.24 respectively. The competition was tough and a number of personal bests were achieved.

For more on this meet, click on the Gazette article 'Craig's Loftus cruises to victory' on the left column.

Parker Relays

Saturday's meet is always fun for everyone involved. Some guys were able to swim different distances or events than they're used to. Medals are always a big motivator on Saturdays and the Parker Relays was no different. We medaled in 7 of the 10 events and finished the meet tied for 5th. Overall, the boys swam well.

Craig vs LaFollette

It was a tough for the boys to get themselves really motivated for Friday's meet against Madison LaFollette. Swimming against a team with eight swimmers doesn't give us much competition but the team as a whole still performed well. Many PR's were set.

Cougar Relays 2009

The Cougar Relays was a great time even from the very beginning. The Craig sound system was blaring during warm ups and swimmers were singing along and rockin' with the music.

The parents contributed to and worked the concession stand which was busy during the entire meet.

In addition to the traditional Freestyle, IM, and Medley relays, the Cougars mixed it up with a Backstroke Relay, a Class Relay (a freshman, a sophomore, a junior, and a senior), 2 Crescendo Relays (50-100-150-200 & 50-100-200-500), and a Rocket Relay (8 swimmers each swimming a 50 free). Four meet records were set (400 Medley, 300 Back, 400 Free, and 300 Breast). The Craig breaststroke relay team of Mattox, Strub, and Loftus broke the meet record (3:23.87, set by Marquette University HS in 2008) with a time of 3:16.75.

Coungratulations to all our swimmers and to everyone who helped to make the 2009 Cougar Relays a HUGE SUCCESS!

Craig @ Parker

Craig opened their competitive season with their 10th straight defeat of crosstown rival, Parker. Parker 75, Craig 95.

There was a great turn out of fans and students to support the team. Thanks much and KEEP IT UP!

Senior, John Maginot tosses Coach Kitzman in the pool!

Thanks to David Canik for the pix!

2009-2010 Craig Boys Swim Team

Pasta Dinners & Sign Up

Cost: $28 for 7 dinners (check payable to Craig Swim)

Time: Set up at 5:30 PM/swimmers eat at 6:00 PM Location: Craig HS J-Room or cafeteria

Coordinator: Jennifer Thornton 322-3348

1) Dec 3 Thursday Meinders, Paulos, Thornton

2) Dec 10 Thursday Prestil, Mike Haling, Maginot

3) Dec 17 Thursday Strub, Canik, Teuscher

4) Jan 7 Thursday Lindau, Davis, Bagley

5) Jan 21 Thursday Martin, Werle, Wright

6a) Jan 27 Wednesday JV ONLY ____ ____ ____

6b) Jan 28 VARSITY ONLY Dyble, Mattox, Loftus

7) Feb 6 Friday CONFERENCE Babcock, Krueger, Wildes

Each time there is a pasta dinner, three families will be responsible for bringing 4 gallons of milk (3 chocolate and 1 white), dessert, cups and plates for (34) participating swimmers. These families will also serve the food and assist in the clean up.

It is up to the families involved to decide who brings what. Please use the contact information to phone or email the families with whom you are hosting.

**There is not a dinner on Friday, January 15, the night before the Cardinal Invite.**

AM Breakfast Sign Ups

**** ARRIVE AT 7:00 AM or earlier TO SET UP ****

It is helpful if you can stay and clean up. Sign-ups as of 11/29/09.

WEDNESDAY INFO: 15-18 swimmers - Items to bring: 1 gallon chocolate milk, 1 gallon orange juice, bananas, cut-up bagels (blueberry, cinnamon-raisin, strawberry), donuts, granola/snack bars. You can get a little fancy and serve pancakes, sausages, egg sandwiches (like an egg McMuffin), etc. Also bring cups, napkins and plates.

FRIDAY INFO: 34 swimmers – Coordinate with the other family on the items you will bring. Beverages: 1 gallon each white milk and chocolate milk, 1 gallon orange juice. Same food ideas as listed above.

W 11/18 Loftus

W 12/2 Lindau

F 12/4 Canik & Thornton

W 12/9 Mattox

F 12/11 Paulos & Dyble

W 12/16 Prestil

F 12/18 Strub & ________

W 1/6 Maginot

F 1/8 Babcock & Krueger

W 1/13 Krista Davis

F 1/15 Wright & Meinders

W 1/20 Bagley

F 1/22 __________

W 1/27 Ortega/Parker

F 1/29 __________

W 2/3 Dawn Helbig

F 2/5 __________

2009-2010 Meet Schedule

Tu Nov 24 Scrimmage @ Milton 6PM (bus TBA) map
Fr Dec 4 @ Parker 5PM (no bus) map
Sa Dec 5 Cougar Relays @ CHS 10AM
Fr Dec 11 vs Madison LaFollette @ CHS 5PM
Sa Dec 12 @ Parker Relays 11AM (no bus) map
Fr Dec 18 vs Madison Memorial/Verona @ CHS 5PM
Sa Dec 19 Elkhorn Invite @ Elkhorn 10AM (bus 7:45AM) map
Fr Jan 8 Middleton/West @ Middleton 5PM (bus 2:45) map

Sa Jan 16 Cardinal Invite @ Middleton 11AM (bus 9:10) map

Fr Jan 22 @ Beloit Memorial 5PM (bus 3:15) map

Sa Jan 23 MF Invite @ Menomonee Falls 1 PM (bus 9:20) map

Th Jan 28 Spartan JV Invite @ Madison Memorial TBA (bus TBA) map

Fr Jan 29 CHS @ Madison East 5 PM (bus 2:30) map

Sa Jan 30 Cougar JV Invite @ CHS 10 AM

Sa Feb 6 Big Eight Conference @ Middleton 1PM (bus TBA) map

Sa Feb 13 WIAA Sectionals @ Middleton 1PM (bus TBA) map

Sa Feb 20 WIAA State Championships @ UW Natatorium 3PM (bus TBA) map1 map2

* Home meets in BLUE

Practice Schedule 09-10

Monday - Friday 3:40 - 6:05

Saturday (non-meet days) 8 - 11 AM (*unless otherwise noted)

Mandatory Mornings

Group 1: Wednesday's & Fridays

Group 2: Fridays (meet days)

WELCOME 2009-2010 Swim Team !

STATE!