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 High School Regional Psych Sheets - 10/30/11
The Regional Psych (Selection) Sheets and District Results are now posted at the following links: Changes to Shark Website Coming - 10/21/11
On or about November 1st, there will be some very noticeable changes to the Shark website. Shark parent and masters swimmer Laura Hamel has graciously agreed to become the new Shark webmaster and she is currently in the process of re-designing the website into a much more contemporary format (very similar to the current Sharks Masters website). Having maintained this site for the past 9+ years, and with both of our swimmers having now moved on to college and beyond, we are "retiring" from the Sharks website with somewhat mixed feelings. Glad to turn over the responsibility of the website, but sad to be "stepping back" from this great organization and the many friends we have made here. The Shark website has had more than 1 million visitors over the past 10 years. During that time, we have witnessed many events with this team, a few of which were heartbreaking, but most were very rewarding, and some were downright thrilling. We are confident that many more great things are in store for the Sharks in the future. So, watch for the website changes over the next few weeks. The broad scope of the data contained in this website may necessitate a somewhat phased changeover, but hopefully, within a relatively short transitional period all of the data will appear on the new site. Thank you all and best of luck to Laura Hamel! Go Sharks! Eight Sharks Named to Scholastic All-American Team - 10/21/11Eight Shark swimmers have been named to the 2010-2011 Scholastic All-American Team by USA Swimming. Making the prestigious list for the third straight year were Shark swimmers Cha-cha Bugatti, Nick Caldwell, Mckenzie Clark, and Rachel Harrington. Those making the list for the first time were Cameron Davis, Taylor Katz, and Matt O'Donnell. Shark swimmer Kathryn Woolbright also made the list. Nationwide, there were 1700+ swimmers who were named to the team for combining athletic and academic success. Each year, USA Swimming recognizes its members who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The Scholastic All-America Team is made up of high school student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have achieved the required time standard in a single event. To be eligible for this recognition, swimmers must have completed 10th, 11th or 12th grade and must be a USA Swimming member athlete. Eligible times must be swum by June 30, 2011 and the application completed by August 1. Seven Sharks made the list last year, so swimmers, make sure you get your applications in next summer for the 2011-2012 list. For a complete list of this year's Scholar Athletes and further information click on the following link: USA Swimming. Congratulations to these student-athletes!! Gainesville Hotel Block - 10/18/11
Parents - If you are planning on going to the UF meet in Gainesville in early December, it will not be an official travel meet, meaning that you (and your swimmer) will be responsible for booking your own hotel room. Information on the Sharks hotel blocks for that meet are now available at the "Shark Zone" page of this website. WFLA Meet Results - 10/17/11
The Full Meet Results and the Individual Shark Results from the WFLA Fall Invitational meet held October 14th - 16th in Largo are now posted. Ashlee Linn Commits to University of Florida - 10/13/11Senior 1 swimmer Ashlee Linn has verbally committed to swim for the University of Florida next Fall. Ashlee is the second member of the 2012 Shark class to commit to a D1 program. She will join fellow Sharks Nicholas Caldwell and Corinne Showalter on the Gator squad. Congratulations to Ashlee and her family! Katz, Caldwell, Katz Named FS "Swimmers of the Year" - 10/7/11Senior 1 swimmers Taylor Katz, Alexander Katz and former Shark swimmer (now UF swimmer) Nicholas Caldwell were named as 2011 "Swimmers of the Year" by Florida Swimming at their House of Delegates Meeting held October 5th. Taylor was named the top finisher in the Girls 15-16 Short Course and Long Course categories; Alexander was named top finisher in the Boys 13-14 Short Course category; while Nicholas was named top finisher in the Boys 17-18 Short Course category. Taylor and Nicholas were also named "Swimmers of the Year" in 2010. Congratulations to these Shark swimmers !!! Thank You Triathlon Volunteers - 10/6/11
From Selby Branch Executive Director - Ben Pinegar: Dear Sharks Parents and Volunteers, Every year it becomes more difficult to express in words how truly grateful we are to have such dedicated and passionate volunteers. Through long hot days on the pool deck during meets to feeding thousands of hungry officials, coaches and athletes throughout the year, we are blessed to have you as a part of our Shark family. I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you who donated your time, energy, money and talents into making this year’s Siesta Key Triathlon a spectacular event. I’ve heard from many athletes over the past few days that our event is their favorite and how it keeps getting better each year. This is no accident nor coincidence, yet a direct result of your tireless and relentless efforts. Please know that you are very much appreciated by our coaches and staff. It is you and your families that make our program special and one of the very best in the nation. My deepest thanks and appreciation, Ben Derek Pridemore Commits to Florida State - 10/4/11Senior 1 swimmer Derek Pridemore has verbally committed to swim for Florida State University next Fall. Derek is the first member of the 2012 Shark class to commit to a D1 program. He will join fellow Sharks Mark Cox, Corey Allison, Marissa Harrington, McKayla Lightbourn, and Ava Jones on the Seminole squad. Congratulations to Derek and his family! Tropical Splash OW Race Results - 10/4/11
The results from last Saturday's Tropical Splash Open Water Races are now available at the following links. Congratulations to those Sharks who participated. 1K Race Results 2.5K Race Results 5K Race Results London 2012 Olympic Pool Photos - 10/3/11
Check out the following link for some spectacular photos of the new Aquatic Center for the London 2012 Olympics. Olympic Pool Photos
Donations in Coach Bob's Memory - 9/22/11
Dear Shark Families, Kim Dong had the wonderful idea of presenting a donation gift to the Special Olympics on behalf of the Sarasota YMCA Shark Swimmers and Families, in honor of Coach Bob. Coach Bob was a tremendous supporter of the Special Olympics and an incredible man and coach, whose smiling, always kind, thoughtful and enthusiastic presence will be deeply missed by everyone. Many of the Shark swimmers started with Coach Bob as their preteam coach and his positive example and abounding love for these kids still lies strong in their hearts. Kim Dong and I will be collecting donations until next Wednesday, September 28th. Donations can be made by cash or check (payable to the Special Olympics of Sarasota County). Kim will present the donations collected to his family with a card of support from the Shark swimmers and families. Thank you very much in advance if you would like to contribute, Erika Pope-Gusev (erika.pope@gmail.com) Coach Bob Voege - 9/19/11
It is indeed with a heavy heart that the Sharks announce the passing of our beloved "Coach Bob" Voege. Bob passed away peacefully on the morning of September 19th surrounded by his family. Words can't express how deeply he will be missed by the Shark family. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone, especially his swimmers. He was truly a remarkable man who led an accomplished life that touched so many. Bob's obituary is posted HERE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Coach Bob's memory to the Special Olympics of Sarasota County, P.O. Box 2112, Venice, FL 34284 or call (941) 412-0402. We will miss you, Coach Bob, rest in peace. SPA Meet Results - 9/18/11
The Full Meet Results and Individual Shark Results from the SPA Fall Invitational meet held Sept. 16th - 18th in St. Petersburg are now posted. Jason Brzozowski broke two boys 8 & under Shark records at the meet: Jason swam a 30.37 in the 50 free breaking the old record (Casey Claflin) from 1998, and also a 2:24.14 in the 200 free breaking the 1998 record (Casey Claflin). High School - Lake Brantley Meet Results - 9/18/11
The Full Meet Results and Individual Shark Results from the Lake Brantley Invitational high school meet held Sept. 17th in Altamonte Springs are now posted. Venice Meet Results - 9/12/11
Full Meet Results and Individual Shark Results are now posted.
Austin Detra News & Video - 8/17/11
Came across this news story and video about former Shark great Austin Detra who is now attending school and swimming for Mesa State in Colorado. Check it out...Link to Story and Video. The Herald-Tribune also has posted an excellent article on Austin. Best of luck Austin !!! Sharks Finish in 8th Place at U.S. Junior Nationals - 8/15/11
Day 5: Friday's feature events were non-Olympic distance events (men's 800 and women's 1500) where the Sharks shined: Derek Pridemore took 2nd in the 800 with Alexander Katz finishing 15th; in the women's 1500, Danielle Valley took 4th, Taylor Katz was 11th, Kathryn Woolbright was 28th, and Cameron Davis was 38th. In the individual high point competition, Danielle Valley finished tied for 4th place, and Taylor Katz finished in 10th place for the women, while Derek Pridemore finished tied for 19th and Alexander Katz was tied for 44th for the men. In the team competition, the Shark women finished 6th overall, the men finished 14th, and the combined team finished an impressive 8th - only 2 points out of 6th place. Day 4: For the first day since competition started on Monday, the Sharks did not pick up any new Olympic Trial cuts. Taylor Katz was the lone individual finalist of the day, when she finished 15th in the 200 free. The Shark women took 7th and broke the Shark record in the 800 free relay with the team of Danielle Valley, Taylor Katz, Kathryn Woolbright, and Hannah James. Overall, the Sharks moved up into 7th place in the combined team competition after Day 4. Day 3: Alexander Katz and Derek Pridemore picked up their Olympic Trial cuts in the finals of the 400 free on Day 3. This was Alex's third OT cut of the meet and Derek's 2nd OT cut overall. Alex finished 22nd in the event while Derek finished 23rd. Earlier in the evening, Danielle Valley got her second bronze medal of the meet when she finished third in the 400 free in below OT cut time; Taylor Katz took 8th in the same event also in under OT cut time. Both girls had previously made their Olympic Trial cuts in this event. The Shark men also took 13th in the 800 free relay with the team of Alex Katz, Derek Pridemore, Ryan Turner, and Liam McKane. Overall, the Sharks are in 8th place in the combined team competition after Day 3. Day 2: The Sharks' second day of competition featured 3 Olympic Trial cuts made between Taylor and Alexander Katz. Taylor picked up her fourth overall Trial cut (2nd of the meet) in the 400 IM when she finished 26th with a time of 4:55.49; Alexander picked up his first two cuts when he finished 5th in the 200 back (2:03.87) and 22nd in the 400 IM (4:28.32). The Sharks dropped slightly to 7th place in the combined team competition after the 2nd day. The 5 day meet is being held this week in Palo Alto, California. Day 1: Danielle Valley and Derek Pridemore were the top finishers for the Sharks on Day 1 with Danielle taking 3rd in the 800 free and Derek taking 3rd in the 1500 free. Taylor Katz got her 3rd Olympic Trial cut in finishing 5th in the 800, and also finished 19th in the 200 fly. Kathryn Woolbright got her Olympic Trial cut in the 800 with her 8th place finish. Shark records which fell at this meet included: Girls 13-14 100 Fly - Nancy Hu reset her own mark in this event with a 1:04.23; Girls 15-16 & Open 200 Fly - Taylor Katz set the new mark (Rocky Raybon) with a 2:15.36; Girls 15-16 400 IM - Taylor Katz also set the new mark in this event (Rocky Raybon); Boys 15-16 400 IM - Alexander Katz set the new mark by almost 3 seconds (Nicholas Caldwell) with a time of 4:28.32. Girls 800 free relay team of Danielle Valley, Taylor Katz, Kathryn Woolbright, and Hannah James set the new mark with a time of 8:22.65. Shark swimmers at the meet are: Cameron Davis, Nancy Hu, Hannah James, Alexander Katz, Taylor Katz, Will Kazokas, Bethany Leap, Liam McKane, Matt O'Donnell, Derek Pridemore, Ryan Turner, Danielle Valley, Patrick Wall, and Kathryn Woolbright. Coaches Steve Brown, Mark Matuszak, and Brent Arckey are there as well. Full Meet Results and Individual Shark Results are now posted. Further coverage at HT Preps. Ashlee Linn Gets 2 Olympic Trial Cuts at U.S. Nationals - 8/8/11
Shark Senior 1 swimmer Ashlee Linn made two 2012 Olympic Trial cuts at the U.S. Nationals Swimming Championships held Aug. 2nd through 6th in Palo Alto, California. Ashlee made her two cuts in the 100 and 200 backstroke events with a 1:03.78 and a 2:16.07, respectively. Her best finish was a 26th in the 200 backstroke. The meet was held at the Stanford University pool. Further coverage at HT Preps. Congratulations Ashlee!! Sharks Help Team Florida to Zones Second Place - 8/2/11
Shark swimmers Austin Katz and Campbell Lee helped Team Florida to a second place overall finish at the Southern Zone Age Group All-Star meet held July 26th through 30th in Raleigh, NC. Campbell had a trio of 8th place finishes (200 breast, 400 IM, and 1500 free) while Austin had a 9th place in the 400 free and swam the backstroke leg on the winning 200 and 400 medley relay teams. The Full Meet Results and Individual Shark Results are posted. Congratulations to Austin and Campbell! Area 5 Meet Results - 8/2/11
The Sharks hosted over 450 swimmers at the Area 5 Summer Championships held July 29th through 31st at teh Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. This is a "below-JO" meet meaning only swimmers without J.O. or FLAG cuts are allowed to swim in their age group events. One Shark record was broken as Jason Brzozowski took down Casey Claflin's record from 1998 in the Boys 8 & under 200 IM by over 4 seconds with a time of 2:43.59. The REVISED (08/11) Full Meet Results, Individual Shark Results, and the Coaches TM Results File are now posted. More to follow... Parking Lot Notice - 6/26/11
Swimmers and Parents - With the Summer season now in full swing and the Selby water park attracting large crowds, it is absolutely imperative that extreme caution be exercised when driving through, and in the vicinity of, the Selby parking lot. Please SLOW DOWN and WATCH OUT for children darting between the cars as they tend to do. Additionally, the area directly in front of the fountain by the pool entrance gate is an active DROP OFF / PICK UP area only, no parking or standing of cars is allowed in this area. We must be able to maintain the safe and free flow of traffic through this area. Let's all do our best to try to prevent any accidents from happening.  (some downloads on this site require Acrobat Reader, to get your free copy click the Icon above) ^back to top |
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