Long Course Classic Trials and Finals at Bucknell University This Weekend

Several Jersey Shore and Williamsport swimmers are competing in the Long Course Classic Trials/Finals meet at Bucknell this weekend. Races can be watched in real time here along with results for the three day event here.

Williamsport USA swimmer, Emma Butzler, taking the top spot in her heat

Look Good In Your Jersey Shore Swim Team Apparel (Even In New Jersey)

Great way to show your Jersey Shore pride at our meets!!

Rain? No Matter To USA Swimmers

USA swimmers from the Jersey Shore, Lock Haven, and Williamsport area braved the early morning hour and rain to get in a practice at Loyalsock's long course pool.  Head coach Sue Smith (right side of picture, under umbrella) didn't feel the love for the water this morning.

Thirty-One “Party”

From Coach Shelley

 

Do you need any ‘swim gear’ to outfit your swimmer for these summer meets?  Maybe a drawstring bag in the team colors, with your swimmers name on it?  How about a roll up blanket that can be personalized?  Are you like me and have TONS of towels, change of clothes, suits and goggles in the back of your car?  Maybe you need a large utility tote to keep all your swimmers organized.  Does your swimming compete in multiple sports?  The items offered can be personalized and include a Bulldog Paw that is universal for multiple sports!

 

The summer swim team is having a Thirty-one “party” to raise funds for the end-of-the season banquet and gifts (and maybe another fun activity during the season).  All funds raised from the sale of items will directly benefit the swimmers on the team.  Attached is a flyer detailing the items available.  I also think you will be able to order from the regular June catalog if Black and Orange aren’t your style!  J

Where:  Jersey Shore Outdoor Pool

Date:  Tuesday, June11th

Time:  7:30pm (kind of between practices)

 

 

 

See you then!!!

Jersey Shore Borough Swimming Pool Open To ALL

The JS Borough added their latest feature to the outdoor pool, a pool lift that is ADA compliant.  The pool not only has the lift but a zero entry ( just walk right in, there isn't a ladder or steps).

Jersey Shore Swimmer Swims At the Jersey Shore

One of the great aspects of USA Swimming is being part of a large family.  The family is all over the US and where ever a swimmer travels, there is usually a USA team and practice facility nearby.  Emma Butzler, a Jersey Shore (PA) swimmer, was able to catch some training time at the Jersey Shore with the USA Swim Team Crest Dolphins in Wildwood, NJ during the cool and rainy weather.

Jersey Shore has a USA Swim Team in nearby Williamsport and information on that club can be found on their Facebook page here or their webpage here.

Area Pools Ready To Open

With the summer sun beaming on your skin this summer, it's sometimes a chore even to walk outside, knowing the pools of sweat that are soon to follow.

So you crank up the air conditioner and settle onto your sofa after having spent the day either avoiding the sun or laboring in it.

But there is a way to douse the hot weather and to make summer enjoyable again - take a dip in your local community pool.

see the rest of the article in the Lock Haven Express here

First Splash

The first swim meet for swimmers on all Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatics League team rosters is the First Splash.  More information can be found here

 

Officials' Training Clinic

For those who are interested, there will be 2 opportunities for you to take an Officials' Training Clinic:

Sunday, June 2 at the Danville Area Community Center from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 11 at the Loyalsock Youth Building from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Each participant must bring a copy of the current 2013 USA Swimming Technical Rules Book - Mini Rulebook (download here).  You can also purchase this book by going to www.usaswimming.org.  Do a search for USA Swimming rulebook.  You only need the Mini Rulebook for this clinic.

The cost will be $10.

Chet Schwoyer from Williamsport Swim Team will be the instructor.

New Website For New Swim League

The Bald Eagle Swim League is no more but the teams that were part of BESL now live on in the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatic League, a 'super league' of 13 teams.  Team scores and age group wins will be posted here as the season progresses.

Times And More Times, All In One Location

There has been alot of swimming the past several years with Jersey Shore swimmers and plenty of stories and times.  Now all that information has been compiled into a central location.  Check out this page here with links to various meets and times.

Lock Haven YMCA Holds Swim Team Banquet

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Swim Volunteers Make World Go 'Round

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Fundraising For The Outdoor Pool

Be Part Of The Winning Tradition - JS Summer Swim Team Sign-Ups

Conference Merger

Way back in 2011, there was some "what if" talk about merging the Bald Eagle Swim League and the Susquehanna Valley Swimming and Diving League.  You can view a map and team locations here and some previous talk about merging here.  The "what if" has become reality as the two leagues are combining into a new league to be called the Greater Susquehanna Valley Aquatics League (GSVAL).  This came about by some hard work and discussions from volunteer parents from both leagues.  The tentative new summer schedule can be viewed below.  It looks like the kids are going to have a full schedule with plenty of swimming. 

Jersey Shore Swimmer Nationally Ranked

Jersey Shore swimmer, Emma Butzler, is ranked top ten in the US in the 50 and 100 yard butterfly in YMCA Swimming.  You can check out the database here.

Record Board In The Making At Central Mountain High School

Jersey Shore YMCA Swimmers Recognized at Annual Banquet

The Jersey Shore YMCA Swim Team held their annual banquet this past Saturday to recognize volunteers and swimmers for their efforts during the winter swim season.   For many of these swimmers, their season began in November and ended in March. 

Head coaches Dave Keegan and Patty Kennelley started the program by recognizing all the parents, grandparents, and other relatives that helped with all the volunteer activities.  It took a true effort to make sure there were adequate officials and timers for each meet plus a crew to man the concession stands during home swims.

 

Age group captains (those swimmers that make sure the younger kids know their assigned races and get them to the starting blocks on time) were recognized.  Olivia Johnson was age group captain for the 8-and under girls; Olivia Edler for 8-and-under boys; Timber Merryman, Gabbie Moore, and Kendra White for the 10-and-girls; Sam Keegan for the 10-and-under boys; Sapphire Naugle for the 12-and-under girls; and Michael Panczyszyn for the 12-and-under boys.  Jessica Schwoyer was a fill-in age group captain throughout the season when needed. 

The head coaches then recognized the Most Valuable Swimmers for each age group; 8-and-under boys, Keller Griswold; 8-and-under girls, Sara Pecchia; 10-and-under boys, D.J. Steinbacher; 10-and-under girls, Taylor Fleming, Isabelle Griswold, and Jordan O’Connor; 12-and-under boys, Nash Berfield; 12-and-under girls, Emma Butzler and Sam Keegan; 14-and-under boys, Luke Engel; and 14-and-under girls, Gabbie Moore, Kendra White, and Olivia Edler.  The Rookie of the Year went to first time swimmer Madelyn Gerst. 

10-and-under girls show off their hardware from the
Central District YMCA meet at the Jersey Shore
Swim Team banquet, left to right are
Jordon O’Connor, Isabelle Griswold, Taylor Fleming,
and Meaghan Keegan.

Keegan and Kennelley also recognized the huge contingent of swimmers that made District times and travelled to York, Pennsylvania to compete.  Making the Jersey Shore District team were Meaghan Keegan, Allison Moore, Nash Berfield, Allison Panczyszyn, Luke Engel, Olivia Edler, Timber Merryman, Kendra White, Zach Lehman, Evan Moore, Michael Panczyszyn, Isabella Hale, Trynity Lehman, and Hannah Stemler.  In addition to  making the District team, the following swimmers swam fast enough to advance onto YMCA States; Taylor Fleming, Isabelle Griswold, Jordon O’Connor, Emma Butzler, Sam Keegan, Gabbie Moore, and Cody Schwoyer. 

 

The final recognition of the evening was the Way To Go Awards.  These awards are for swimmers who dropped over five seconds in an event.  The following swimmers earned this award; Olivia Edler, 7.15 seconds (sec) - 200 IM; Taylor Fleming, 6 sec - 100 IM; Gabbie Moore, 7.64 sec - 200 back, Gabbie Zydallas, 7 sec – 50 free; Dayanaira Watson, 5.21 sec – 100 free; Kaden Robinett, 10.75 sec – 25 back and 22.75 sec – 25 free; Caleb Moore, 6.25 sec – 100 free; Meaghan Keegan, 5.17 sec – 100 breast; Luke Merryman, 7.06 sec – 100 free, Katie Hendricks, 7.80 sec – 50 free and 5.75 sec – 50 back; Tyler Bubb, 6.75 sec – 50 free; Keller Griswold, 5.65 sec – 25 back; Elizabeth Fishel, 8.75 sec – 50 back; Cameron Fishel, 13.11 sec – 25 free and 46.56 sec – 50 free; Willow Eveland, 21.90 sec – 25 free; Max Dincher, 5.19 sec – 25 back; Lily Dincher, 5.12 sec – 50 back; Kayli Berry, 6.12 sec – 50 breast; and Natalie Charnego, 8.10 sec – 100 IM.

 

The coaches have a Most Improved Swimmer Award that takes into account not only swimming times but attitudes. These swimmers were Willow Eveland, Cameron Fishel, Kaden Robinett, Lily Dincher, Nash Berfield, Allison Panczyszyn, and Timber Merryman.

 

Jersey Shore Swimmers Recognized at High School Banquet

The Jersey Shore High School Swim Team Banquet was held on March 11th where several swimmers were recognized for thier accomplishments.

MVP Girls: Rachel Duda

MVP Boys: Derek McPherson

Most Improved Girls: Paige Lorson

Most Improved Boys: John Wehler