The teams took to the water today for our sixth annual open water swim and team cook-out. The swim was once again at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park. Not only does this open water swim serve as the official start of our season, but it gives the team a great opportunity to get away from campus for a few hours to take in the beauty of the park, enjoy some nice open water swimming and have a great cook-out as a team at Coach Bocci's ranch located just outside of Butler.
The day started with Coach Bocci and me heading out to the lake to chart out the course and take in a little fishing with our sons, David and Ben. The water temperature was perfect and the area was slightly foggy but began to clear as the teams pulled up in the vans. Once getting changed and given a few instructions from me, the swimmers took to the water in a highly contested event. Sophomore Roman Becicka, who was forced to start from the back, once again took first place for the men's team and sophomore Amanda McClelland took home top honors for the women. After our last two sprinters exited the water, we headed over to Coach Bocci's for the team cook-out.
The weather was perfect and the swimmers were able to take in a few games of volleyball while Coach Bocci and I cooked the burgers and dogs. All-in-all it was great day and a perfect way to get the season rolling. I am sure some of the alumni have some great memories from our open-water swims or cook-outs. Mine was the capture the flag tournament we held back in 2004. Hopefully some of the alumni will share theirs.
See you around the pool,
Dave
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