Flashback Friday - The Last Days of the Bald Eagle Swim League

Several years of blogging have occurred at the Jersey Shore Swim blog with over 1000 stories and articles posted.  With that in mind, the Jersey Shore Swim blog will occasionally pull out an occasional favorite or interesting item from the archives to share with readers (plus some interesting old stuff never posted) in a series called Flashback Friday.

This past Saturday was the 3rd Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League Championship meet for 13 teams.  Several of those teams swam in the old Bald Eagle Swim League (BESL) before it merged with the Susquehanna Valley Swimming and Diving League.  Below are the BESL Championship Meet covers of the last 7 years (2006 - 2012).

Lock Haven's 12-and-under Boys Go 1-2 in 200 Medley Relay at GSVAL Champs

Full results of the 12-and-unders Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League championship meet can be viewed here. Video of the Lock Haven's 12-and-under boys going 1-2 in the 200 yard medley relay can be viewed below.

Sprints Are Often Lost on the Starts and Turns - Time for a Tune-up

Full day of starts and turns at Lock Haven University.

GSVAL Recognizes Senior Swimmers - Part 2

Every year, the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League (and the old Bald Eagle Swim League) recognizes those athletes that are aging out and moving on.  Last years senior bios can be found here and class of 2013 here.  A Flashback Friday posting of the 2006 class can be found here.  Below is part 2 of this year's class.

GSVAL Recognizes Senior Swimmers - Part 1

Every year, the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League (and the old Bald Eagle Swim League) recognizes those athletes that are aging out and moving on.  Last years senior bios can be found here and class of 2013 here.  A Flashback Friday posting of the 2006 class can be found here.  Below is part 1 of this year's class.

Lock Haven Wins GSVAL Swim Title

The Lock Haven Loggerhead’s coach, Jim Merinar, had set out a few goals for the team at the onset of the summer swim season.  The first goal was to go undefeated during the dual meet season.  This was somewhat accomplished as they didn’t lose any meets but did tie Mifflinburg to go 6-0-1. 

The second major objective was to win the 13-team Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League Championship Meet.  A tall task considering they fell 223 points short of beating powerhouse Lewisburg last year.  It was an even taller task when you consider Lock Haven area has not won a summer title in over three decades (last title was in 1983). 

This goal was met as Lock Haven won the team league title by 515 points over Lewisburg (total team score here) .  Along the way they also captured 5 of the 10 age group titles (age group scores can be viewed here) and won both the girls and boys overall team scores (those can be viewed here).

Jersey Shore finished 6th overall with the girls taking 8th and the boys finishing 5th. 

Full results for the 8-and-unders and the 10-and-unders can be found here, 12-and-unders here, and the 14-and-unders and 15-and-over here.

Flashback Friday - Can Jersey Shore Return to Top Form Tomorrow

Several years of blogging have occurred at the Jersey Shore Swim blog with over 1000 stories and articles posted.  With that in mind, the Jersey Shore Swim blog will occasionally pull out an occasional favorite or interesting item from the archives to share with readers (plus some interesting old stuff never posted) in a series called Flashback Friday.

The Jersey Shore Summer Swim Team had an impressive run of championships when they won the Bald Eagle Swim League titles from 2006-2009.  Below is a newspaper clipping detailing their 2009 accomplishment.  Full results of that meet can be found here.  The league's championships (now the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League) are tomorrow.

Christmas in July at the Jersey Shore Pool Tomorrow

This is an event for the whole community!

6:30-7:30pm Free Cookout
7:30-8:30pm Pool Open (free to swim)
9 ish Movie "The Grinch" (Free Popcorn)

This event is part of the Pool & Rec Department summer movie series. Lighthouse Wesleyan Church is partnering to provide a free cookout to kick off the event.

Donations will be accepted and 100% will go towards the Tiadaghton Valley Police Department Christmas program which provides Christmas gifts to children in difficult situations.

Rain Date: July 25

Greater Susquehana Valley Swim League Stats

Lots of good info at the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League website, http://www.eteamz.com/GSVAL.  The home page can take you to age group scores, team records, standings, meet results, and the most current record board. The season ends this weekend with championships at the Mill Hall Community Pool.

Lock Haven Swimmer Breaks 33 Year Old Summer Record

Lock Haven's Emma Butzler broke the 33 year-old Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic Leage record in the girls 15-and-over 100 yard butterfly with a time of 59.75 in todays meet with Tri-Town.  The previous record holder was P. Fahringer of Berwick set in 1982 with a 1:01.01.  Full results of today's 8-2 win over Tri-Town can be found here.  The meet's age group scores can be found here.

Lumberjack Triathlon Only Weeks Away

Eat at the Lock Haven Wendy's and Help Out the Loggerhead Swim Team

Cool Looking GSVAL 2015 Championship T-shirt Design

Carnival Relays Coming to Central Pennsylvania

Something different and exciting for area summer swimmers.  The Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League 2015 Relay Carnival will replace the All-Star Meet (which was just another swim meet with the same events as any other meet).  Check out the events for this relay meet here.  It should be a good time for all.

Flashback Friday - Jersey Shore v Loyalsock

Several years of blogging have occurred at the Jersey Shore Swim blog with over 1000 stories and articles posted.  With that in mind, the Jersey Shore Swim blog will occasionally pull out an occasional favorite or interesting item from the archives to share with readers (plus some interesting old stuff never posted) in a series called Flashback Friday.

Jersey Shore looks to get back on the winning track against Loyalsock next week.  Here is a look at the 2010 match-up between the two Lycoming rivals.

Lock Haven Loggerhead Apparel Now Available

Very nice selection of Lock Haven Loggerhead with a nice, new logo for the Summer Swim Team.  sale sheet can be found here

Wins and Losses in GSVAL Match-ups Last Night

With 9-1 scores, Jersey Shore falls to Wellsboro and Lock Haven wins third swim meet over Williamsport.  Jersey Shore age group scores can be viewed here.  Lock Haven age group scores can be viewed here and meet results here.

Jersey Shore Falls to Lock Haven

Jersey Shore lost their annual match-up in the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic Swim League to Lock Haven, 9-1.  Only the boys 15-and-over age group were able to pull out a win.  Full results can be viewed here.

Annual 'It's a Long Ride Home' Was a Looong Ride Home

July 4th weekend means it's time for the annual It's a Long Ride Home bike trip on the Pine Creek Rails to Trails for area swimmers and other athletes.  Yesterday's excursion was one of the more challenging trips on the trail with several flat tires, broken equipment, two bicycles accidents, and a visit to the doctors office.

2015 participants in the annual bike ride on Pine Creek Rails to Trails

Previous It's a Long Ride Home editions can be found below.
2014, here
2013, here
2012, here
2011, here