The second to last meet of the season was glorious. Yes, the result was not what we had hoped. But the weather could not have been more perfect for swimming. Warm temperatures coupled with a refreshing breeze allowed swimmers to do their best.
Our swimmers worked hard from practice laps to dives off the starting blocks. Many earned points for the team. Many improved their times. Although the result was not what we wanted, all did their best.
A key change this season is team comraderie. Wahoo swimmers have always exhibited team spirit. You can't help, but notice the way that the kids parade in to the pool at home or away. Their cheers -- old and new -- show a group of swimmers who are working together as a team.
From the first swim meet our family participated in eight years ago, I still get fired up hearing the V-I-C-T-O-R-Y cheer. This season, under the helm of new Coach Justin Owens, the team now sing a Hawaiian-type cheer, in addition to the old cheer. The kids start chanting quietly from down on their knees. The volume increases as the swimmers rise to a standing position. I am proud of how our swimmers work together both in the pool and out.
One more regular season meet to go. Wahoos host South Carroll next Saturday. GO WAHOOS!
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Showing posts with label swim meets. Show all posts
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Swim Team Updates...
MEET SCHEDULES--SUMMER 2011
POSITIONS OPEN
If you are interested in being the Concessions Manager, please contact:
PARENT MEETING
New Head Coach Justin Owen will hold a parent meeting immediately following last practice (6:30pm) on Tuesday May 31, 2011.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:Before school is dismissed for the summer: Practice: May 31, June 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. – ages 8 and under
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. – ages 9-10
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. – ages 11-12
Last three half days of school: June 20, 21, 22
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. – ages 11-12
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. – ages 9-10
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. – ages 8-under
New practice times for all age groups.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:Before school is dismissed for the summer: Practice: May 31, June 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. – ages 8 and under
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. – ages 9-10
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. – ages 11-12
Last three half days of school: June 20, 21, 22
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. – ages 13 and over
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. – ages 11-12
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. – ages 9-10
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. – ages 8-under
New practice times for all age groups.
Monday through Thursday mornings after school is dismissed: June 23 – July 29
7:45 – 9:00 a.m. – ages 13 and over
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. – ages 11-12
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.– ages 9-10
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.– ages 7-8
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. – 6-unders
Friday mornings after school is dismissed:
Friday Fun Practice
7:45 – 9:00 a.m. – ages 13 and over
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. – ages 11-12
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.– ages 9-10
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.– ages 7-8
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. – 6-unders
Friday mornings after school is dismissed:
Friday Fun Practice
The times and/or assignment of age-groups may change after registration is completed and the size of each age-group is known.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Wahoos v. Westminster Riding Club on Saturday
Please arrive at Westminster Riding Club between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. for warm ups. During warm ups Coach Jill would like to have a brief meeting with all parents regarding the Novice Meet and Divisionals.
Westminster Riding Club (Dual meet – July 17th)
Est. time is 30 minutes from West Howard
Directions
Westminster Riding Club, 366 North Colonial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157, Phone: 410-848-2918
From West Howard Swim Pool...
Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto WOODBINE RD
Turn RIGHT onto HOODS MILL RD
Turn LEFT onto EDEN MILL RD
Turn LEFT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD/MD-97. Continue to follow MD-97 N
Turn LEFT onto E MAIN ST
Turn RIGHT onto N COLONIAL AVE
For a description of upcoming meets click on links below (click on highlighted text):
Cattail Creek 6-and-Under Meet
Novice Meet
Straehle Meet
Division II Championships
Westminster Riding Club (Dual meet – July 17th)
Est. time is 30 minutes from West Howard
Directions
Westminster Riding Club, 366 North Colonial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157, Phone: 410-848-2918
From West Howard Swim Pool...
Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto WOODBINE RD
Turn RIGHT onto HOODS MILL RD
Turn LEFT onto EDEN MILL RD
Turn LEFT onto OLD WASHINGTON RD/MD-97. Continue to follow MD-97 N
Turn LEFT onto E MAIN ST
Turn RIGHT onto N COLONIAL AVE
For a description of upcoming meets click on links below (click on highlighted text):
Cattail Creek 6-and-Under Meet
Novice Meet
Straehle Meet
Division II Championships
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Want a Photo of Your Swimmer?
Photos of swimmers are now posted at the Kodak Photo Gallery. Stacie S. has kindly taken and uploaded all the photos she has taken at Wahoos swim meets. Thank you, Stacie!
Instructions for Viewing Kodak Gallery Photos
You will need to click on the phrase "CLICK HERE" below to view the photos. Once in the Kodak Gallery, you will need to join the Kodak Gallery by entering your e-mail address and choosing a password. If you see a photo or photos that you want, you can purchase for $0.10 per photo OR you can e-mail the photo(s) to yourself OR share the photo on Facebook. If you choose to share a photo on Facebook, please only share photos of your own children. Some Wahoos parents have requested that their children's photos not be shared with the public or the media.
Wahoos Photos
Time Trials and Team Photo Day Jun 19, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.
Springlake Away Meet July 3, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.
Cattail Creek Swim Meet July 7, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.
Do you have photos from any swim meets? Please send photos to JillAnneBerry@msn.com or give them to Jill on a DVD. I will use the photos for this blog, the slideshow, or the photobook for the coach.
Instructions for Viewing Kodak Gallery Photos
You will need to click on the phrase "CLICK HERE" below to view the photos. Once in the Kodak Gallery, you will need to join the Kodak Gallery by entering your e-mail address and choosing a password. If you see a photo or photos that you want, you can purchase for $0.10 per photo OR you can e-mail the photo(s) to yourself OR share the photo on Facebook. If you choose to share a photo on Facebook, please only share photos of your own children. Some Wahoos parents have requested that their children's photos not be shared with the public or the media.
Wahoos Photos
Time Trials and Team Photo Day Jun 19, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.
Springlake Away Meet July 3, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.
Cattail Creek Swim Meet July 7, 2010 -- CLICK HERE.
Do you have photos from any swim meets? Please send photos to JillAnneBerry@msn.com or give them to Jill on a DVD. I will use the photos for this blog, the slideshow, or the photobook for the coach.
Friday, July 9, 2010
This Saturday Wahoos Swim at South Carroll; Time Change for Warmups; Directiors to Meet
Reminder - Meet this Saturday against S. Carroll.
WARM UPS HAVE CHANGED YOU SHOULD ARRIVE AT SOUTH CARROLL BETWEEN 7:30 - 7:45 IF YOU WANT TO WARM UP! Warmup time has changed since the South Carroll team are doing their team photos.
South Carroll (Dual meet – July 10, 2010)
Coming from the West:
The Club is located on Route 26 (Liberty Road), a few miles east of the intersection of Routes 27 and 26 on the left side of the road.
If you reach the intersection of Woodbine Road and Liberty Road then you have gone too far.
Coming from the East:
The Club is located on Route 26 (Liberty Road), 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Woodbine Road and Liberty Road on the Right side of the road.
If you reach the intersection of Route 27 (Ridge Road) and Route 26 (Liberty Road) then you have gone too far.
Volunteer signup sheets are on the bulletin board. For an away meet we need volunteers for the following jobs: 1st Half Timers, 2nd Half Timers, Relief Timers, Clerk of Course, Tableworkers, and Stroke and Turn Judges. Remember without enough volunteers the team cannot function effectively. If you are signed up to volunteer, please show up to do your assigned job.
If you have questions/concerns, e-mail Kay Browning: c2swim@verizon.net. On the day of the South Carroll meet, please see Don McGee with any volunteering questions.
WARM UPS HAVE CHANGED YOU SHOULD ARRIVE AT SOUTH CARROLL BETWEEN 7:30 - 7:45 IF YOU WANT TO WARM UP! Warmup time has changed since the South Carroll team are doing their team photos.
South Carroll (Dual meet – July 10, 2010)
1900 Liberty Road, Westminster, MD 21157, (410) 635-2693Est. time is 16 minutes from West HowardComing from the West:
The Club is located on Route 26 (Liberty Road), a few miles east of the intersection of Routes 27 and 26 on the left side of the road.
If you reach the intersection of Woodbine Road and Liberty Road then you have gone too far.
Coming from the East:
The Club is located on Route 26 (Liberty Road), 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Woodbine Road and Liberty Road on the Right side of the road.
If you reach the intersection of Route 27 (Ridge Road) and Route 26 (Liberty Road) then you have gone too far.
Volunteer signup sheets are on the bulletin board. For an away meet we need volunteers for the following jobs: 1st Half Timers, 2nd Half Timers, Relief Timers, Clerk of Course, Tableworkers, and Stroke and Turn Judges. Remember without enough volunteers the team cannot function effectively. If you are signed up to volunteer, please show up to do your assigned job.
If you have questions/concerns, e-mail Kay Browning: c2swim@verizon.net. On the day of the South Carroll meet, please see Don McGee with any volunteering questions.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Nighttime Meet v. Cattail Creek at West Howard on July 7
WAHOOS, are you ready for some neighborly competition and bragging rights as to who is the best swim team in
Western Howard County? Then sign up NOW for the 2nd Annual
West Howard vs. Cattail Swim Meet.
Wednesday July 7 at 6:00pm
Warm Ups at West Howard at 5:00pm
*We need parent support to run this meet.
*If your child is swimming please sign up to volunteer on the swim team bulletin board tomorrow!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tight Races at 1st Meet
The Wahoos narrowly missed a win at the first meet v. Dulaney. We were strong in some age categories. Lacked a little depth in other age groups. Through it all Wahoos swimmers showed grit and determination.
Yearround swimmers had a slight edge due to rigorous and frequent practices during the school year. Summer swimmers jumped in to the pool earlier this summer from lacrosse, softball, baseball, soccer, track, band, and any number of other activities. With only a few weeks of practice, summer swimmers quickly got up to speed.
As Coach Jill pointed out at the pre-meet pep talk/cheer session, Wahoos swimmers have only had two morning practices and a few weeks of afterschool practices to get ready for the 2010 season. Thanks to #Snomageddon and an extended school year, summer swim season got a late start.
Scenes from the meet...
The National Anthem played by swimmer Bryan.
Our coaches!
Matt broke the old pool record of 16.73 in the Free with 16.22! Way to go Matt!
Birthday Wishes to swimmer K.C.!
Yearround swimmers had a slight edge due to rigorous and frequent practices during the school year. Summer swimmers jumped in to the pool earlier this summer from lacrosse, softball, baseball, soccer, track, band, and any number of other activities. With only a few weeks of practice, summer swimmers quickly got up to speed.
As Coach Jill pointed out at the pre-meet pep talk/cheer session, Wahoos swimmers have only had two morning practices and a few weeks of afterschool practices to get ready for the 2010 season. Thanks to #Snomageddon and an extended school year, summer swim season got a late start.
Scenes from the meet...
Team cheer...blue paint optional!
Words of encouragement from Coach Jill before the meet.
Cheering before the meet!
The National Anthem played by swimmer Bryan.
Waiting for a teammate to finish a race.
Matt broke the old pool record of 16.73 in the Free with 16.22! Way to go Matt!
Birthday Wishes to swimmer K.C.!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Dinner, Dulaney, and Drinks!
Don't Forget!
See you on Friday at the Pep Rally! Bring a pasta dish to feed 8-12 people. Pep Rally is from 6-8 p.m.
Don't forget to bring your drink donation to the Pep Rally (at the latest as drinks are needed for Saturday's meet)! See list on swim team bulletin board!
The first official Wahoos meet is Saturday v. Dulaney. We are at home. Arrive at the pool at 7:30 a.m. for warmups. Meet starts at 9 a.m. Park at the church. Have your swimmer(s) sign in with the coaches. Bring your food donation to the concession stand. The list of items is on the swim team bulletin board.
Check the swim team bulletin board for your volunteer assignment. Remember: The Wahoos swim team is a volunteer run organization. The team cannot function unless EVERY parent fulfills his/her volunteer commitment.
Can't do your volunteer assignment? Find a friend to cover your assigned job! Don't leave the team in a lurch!
See you on Friday at the Pep Rally! Bring a pasta dish to feed 8-12 people. Pep Rally is from 6-8 p.m.
Don't forget to bring your drink donation to the Pep Rally (at the latest as drinks are needed for Saturday's meet)! See list on swim team bulletin board!
The first official Wahoos meet is Saturday v. Dulaney. We are at home. Arrive at the pool at 7:30 a.m. for warmups. Meet starts at 9 a.m. Park at the church. Have your swimmer(s) sign in with the coaches. Bring your food donation to the concession stand. The list of items is on the swim team bulletin board.
Check the swim team bulletin board for your volunteer assignment. Remember: The Wahoos swim team is a volunteer run organization. The team cannot function unless EVERY parent fulfills his/her volunteer commitment.
Can't do your volunteer assignment? Find a friend to cover your assigned job! Don't leave the team in a lurch!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Upcoming Events for Swim Season 2009
Divisional Championships -- 7/25/09, South Carroll Swim Club
This year, the top four swimmers in each event in each age-group are eligible to go to Divisional Championships. South Carroll has an 8-lane pool and CMSL rules allow top four to participate when 8-lane pools are hosting.
The matrix listing all top 10 swimmers as of 7/11 will be located at the picnic table at the deep end of the pool during practices this week. Team Rep. Mary Pat Jordan will also be circulating with the matrix and will be available to answer questions. Please check your rankings and circle any event you wish to swim (3 maximum) or scratch your name if you are unable to participate.
The top four freestyle times are eligible to swim on a relay. In many cases, swimmers with lower rankings qualify to go to divisionals if higher ranked swimmers choose other events or can’t attend the meet. The Divisionals meet line-up will be completed after the meet on Saturday when the final top four rankings are established and will be emailed to the team on Sunday afternoon.
The cost of each event is $4 (cash or check payable to West Howard Swim Club, in sealed envelope with name and amount written on it) and Mary Pat will be collecting entry fees.
The bulletin board has a sign-up sheet for Divisional meet t-shirts as well. There will be a very limited t-shirt supply at the meet. If you sign up for a t-shirt and do not end up on the final qualifying team, your check will be returned to you. Checks should be made payable to West Howard Swim Club and Kristy Baldwin will be collecting money for the shirts.
Novice Meet -- 7/20/09, Wynnewood Swim Club
We have extended the Novice Meet sign up for an extra day. Please enter your events by end of practice Wednesday. Events are $3.50 per event and you can give your money in a sealed enveloped with name and events to Coach Jill. Don't miss out on this great meet!
Straehle CMSL Championships -- 7/22/09, Four Seasons Swim Club
Straehle qualifiers in individual events are also posted on the bulletin board. Please let Coach Jill know this week if you can participate and to choose your events. The cost is $4 per event, cash or checks payable to West Howard Swim Club. Relay swimmers will be contacted by Coach Jill. T-shirts for Straehle can be purchased at the meet.
Practice Schedule next week
Practice will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for Divisional and Straehle swimmers. Practice will be from 9-10 a.m for 11-overs, and 10-10:45 for 10-unders. No practice on Wednesday due to the Straehle meet.
Ice Cream Social this Friday
Our final pre-meet team social will be held this Friday at 6 p.m. The sign-up sheet will be posted tomorrow morning.
This year, the top four swimmers in each event in each age-group are eligible to go to Divisional Championships. South Carroll has an 8-lane pool and CMSL rules allow top four to participate when 8-lane pools are hosting.
The matrix listing all top 10 swimmers as of 7/11 will be located at the picnic table at the deep end of the pool during practices this week. Team Rep. Mary Pat Jordan will also be circulating with the matrix and will be available to answer questions. Please check your rankings and circle any event you wish to swim (3 maximum) or scratch your name if you are unable to participate.
The top four freestyle times are eligible to swim on a relay. In many cases, swimmers with lower rankings qualify to go to divisionals if higher ranked swimmers choose other events or can’t attend the meet. The Divisionals meet line-up will be completed after the meet on Saturday when the final top four rankings are established and will be emailed to the team on Sunday afternoon.
The cost of each event is $4 (cash or check payable to West Howard Swim Club, in sealed envelope with name and amount written on it) and Mary Pat will be collecting entry fees.
The bulletin board has a sign-up sheet for Divisional meet t-shirts as well. There will be a very limited t-shirt supply at the meet. If you sign up for a t-shirt and do not end up on the final qualifying team, your check will be returned to you. Checks should be made payable to West Howard Swim Club and Kristy Baldwin will be collecting money for the shirts.
Novice Meet -- 7/20/09, Wynnewood Swim Club
We have extended the Novice Meet sign up for an extra day. Please enter your events by end of practice Wednesday. Events are $3.50 per event and you can give your money in a sealed enveloped with name and events to Coach Jill. Don't miss out on this great meet!
Straehle CMSL Championships -- 7/22/09, Four Seasons Swim Club
Straehle qualifiers in individual events are also posted on the bulletin board. Please let Coach Jill know this week if you can participate and to choose your events. The cost is $4 per event, cash or checks payable to West Howard Swim Club. Relay swimmers will be contacted by Coach Jill. T-shirts for Straehle can be purchased at the meet.
Practice Schedule next week
Practice will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for Divisional and Straehle swimmers. Practice will be from 9-10 a.m for 11-overs, and 10-10:45 for 10-unders. No practice on Wednesday due to the Straehle meet.
Ice Cream Social this Friday
Our final pre-meet team social will be held this Friday at 6 p.m. The sign-up sheet will be posted tomorrow morning.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Practice Meet at Cattail Tonight!
Reminder tonight is the Practice Meet at Cattail.
We need some help in Clerk of Course with the little kids if anyone is available!
Thursday, July 9th
Practice meet against Cattail
Warm ups start at 5:30
Meet starts at 6:00.
Directions:
3600 Cattail Creek Dr.
Glenwood, MD 21738
Cattail Creek is located about 4 miles south of 70 on Rt. 97. Just make a right on Cattail Creek Drive and the pool will be on the left before you get to the club house. There is also more parking past the club house if the parking around the pool is full.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
July 11 Meet v. Hammond Park: Directions and Volunteer Assignments
Saturday, July 11th – Away meet against Hammond Park
Warm-ups start at 8:00 a.m.
www.eteamz.com/hpstingrays/index.cfm
Directions from their website:
8100 Helmart Drive.
Laurel, MD 20723
Office Phone: 301-725-1300
From points far North:
Take I-70 West.
Take Rt 29 South.
Take Johns Hopkins Rd/Gorman Rd exit and keep to the left. Turn left
at the light, onto Johns Hopkins Rd.
Cross over Rt 29 and continue through the traffic circle (road becomes
Gorman Rd).
Turn right onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
From points East:
Take Rt 32 West
Take I-95 South
Exit at 35B - Rt 216/Scaggsville, towards Scaggville.
Turn right onto Leishear Road
Turn left onto Graeloch Road
Turn left onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
Volunteer Assignments
As usual, contact Kay Browning at c2swim@verizon.net with questions or concerns about volunteer assignments.
Warm-ups start at 8:00 a.m.
www.eteamz.com/hpstingrays/index.cfm
Directions from their website:
8100 Helmart Drive.
Laurel, MD 20723
Office Phone: 301-725-1300
From points far North:
Take I-70 West.
Take Rt 29 South.
Take Johns Hopkins Rd/Gorman Rd exit and keep to the left. Turn left
at the light, onto Johns Hopkins Rd.
Cross over Rt 29 and continue through the traffic circle (road becomes
Gorman Rd).
Turn right onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
From points East:
Take Rt 32 West
Take I-95 South
Exit at 35B - Rt 216/Scaggsville, towards Scaggville.
Turn right onto Leishear Road
Turn left onto Graeloch Road
Turn left onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
Volunteer Assignments
As usual, contact Kay Browning at c2swim@verizon.net with questions or concerns about volunteer assignments.
Monday, July 6, 2009
What's Coming Up This Week!
Whats coming up this week with West Howard WAHOOS?
Tuesday, July 7th -- deadline for signing up for the Cattail meet
Wednesday, July 8th -- Make sure you let Coach Jill know if you are NOT planning on being at the Away meet with Hammond Park!
Thursday, July 9th -- Practice meet against Cattail
Warm ups start at 5:30
Meet starts at 6 p.m.
Directions:
3600 Cattail Creek Dr.
Glenwood, MD 21738
Cattail Creek is located about 4 miles south of 70 on Rt. 97. Just make a right on Cattail Creek Drive and the pool will be on the left before you get to the club house. There is also more parking past the club house if the parking around the pool is full.
Saturday, July 11th -- Away meet against Hammond Park
Warm-ups start at 8:00 a.m.
www.eteamz.com/hpstingrays/index.cfm
Directions from their website:
8100 Helmart Drive.Laurel, MD 20723
Office Phone: 301-725-1300
From points far North:
Take I-70 West.Take Rt 29 South.Take Johns Hopkins Rd/Gorman Rd exit and keep to the left. Turn left at the light, onto Johns Hopkins Rd.Cross over Rt 29 and continue through the traffic circle (road becomes Gorman Rd).Turn right onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
From points East:
Take Rt 32 West
Take I-95 South
Exit at 35B - Rt 216/Scaggsville, towards Scaggville.
Turn right onto Leishear Road
Turn left onto Graeloch Road
Turn left onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
Tuesday, July 7th -- deadline for signing up for the Cattail meet
Wednesday, July 8th -- Make sure you let Coach Jill know if you are NOT planning on being at the Away meet with Hammond Park!
Thursday, July 9th -- Practice meet against Cattail
Warm ups start at 5:30
Meet starts at 6 p.m.
Directions:
3600 Cattail Creek Dr.
Glenwood, MD 21738
Cattail Creek is located about 4 miles south of 70 on Rt. 97. Just make a right on Cattail Creek Drive and the pool will be on the left before you get to the club house. There is also more parking past the club house if the parking around the pool is full.
Saturday, July 11th -- Away meet against Hammond Park
Warm-ups start at 8:00 a.m.
www.eteamz.com/hpstingrays/index.cfm
Directions from their website:
8100 Helmart Drive.Laurel, MD 20723
Office Phone: 301-725-1300
From points far North:
Take I-70 West.Take Rt 29 South.Take Johns Hopkins Rd/Gorman Rd exit and keep to the left. Turn left at the light, onto Johns Hopkins Rd.Cross over Rt 29 and continue through the traffic circle (road becomes Gorman Rd).Turn right onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
From points East:
Take Rt 32 West
Take I-95 South
Exit at 35B - Rt 216/Scaggsville, towards Scaggville.
Turn right onto Leishear Road
Turn left onto Graeloch Road
Turn left onto Helmart Drive. Continue to the end, and park in the pool parking lot.
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