Montclair YMCA Dolphins

25 Park Street, Montclair , New Jersey 07042

www.montclairymcaswimming.com

(973) 744-3400 Ext. 109

Dear Dolphins,

Congratulations on a job well done. The coaching staff didn’t want the season to end. The 2004-2005 Swim Season has been a tremendous success. I want to begin by thanking the parents, the volunteers, the MYPO, the coaching staff and all of you wonderful swimmers. You have made the Montclair YMCA proud. This newsletter will recap our championship meets and our awesome accomplishments over the course of the season. Please keep checking the website to stay abreast of all pertinent information regarding fees (spring and summer), group placements as well as practice and meet schedules ahead.

We look forward to a productive spring session leading into another highly successful long course season. We are very excited for continued success into the next competitive season and can’t wait to be back on the pool deck in full force.

Thank you again for a wonderful season.

Brian Greene

Dolphin Staffing News

I am happy to announce that the present coaching staff has committed to be intact for the next three seasons. (Spring, Summer and Fall/Winter 2005-2006) While there will be some changes in responsibilities and scheduling, we are very excited to be able to continue providing you with an experienced and caring staff. I will be remaining as “Head Coach” and will be streamlining my focus to the age group program and team administration. I will continue to work with all groups, remain as an advisor and will oversee all practice levels. I have listed below the changes and additions that you will see over the next few seasons.

Jon Siegel will remain as “Assistant Head Coach” and continue current administrative tasks including website and database management. Jon’s main role will shift to oversee the National and Senior training groups. Jon will continue to work with all groups as needed.

Paulo Madeira will continue working closely with the Junior 1, Senior and National groups. He will be on deck at least 3-4 times a week (during Spring, Summer and Fall/Winter seasons) and will be heavily involved with developing the season plan and workouts for these groups.

Kenny Platt will continue his role working with Jr2, Jr1, Seniors and will assist as needed with all groups. Kenny will work closely with me in developing the age group program. Kenny will be working this Spring and Next Fall/Winter season, but will be working primarily with his Springboard Diving team this summer, but will on occasion drop by to help out.

Carly Orpurt will continue in her present role assisting Jr2, Jr1 and Seniors during the Spring and next Fall/Winter season. She will spend much of the Summer at Ocean County YMCA near her home and family and we look forward to her return.

Dawn Amodio will continue working with Intro, Novice and Jr Prep and will be working with BG and Jon to further develop and integrate the dry-land program.

Assistant Coaches Mike Mascellino and Simone Fanous will continue to be working with the age group program as needed.

We are very happy to announce the hiring of two new coaches and we are currently looking into three more candidates with the goal in mind of having 10 coaches on staff.

Lauren Sharkey who is currently a Kindergarten teacher. She is a former club and college swimmer and has spent the past 5 years coaching at Metuchen Edison YMCA. Her primary role will be to assist the Jr 1 and Senior levels.

Andy Davis who works as an engineer and has just moved to Montclair from Wisconsin. Although new to coaching, he has extensive experience as a swimmer on the club level as well as at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His knowledge of the sport has impressed us and we are excited to help him along the way as he develops as a coach.

Future Plans:

My Goal for the future is to have approximately 180 kids on the competitive team (the current number is 248) with two girls teams and two boys teams in our current pool time. Additionally I would like to have approximately 80 kids on a developmental team. (with additional pool time) The developmental team will swim in a coed format of invitational style meets and will join the team in selected competitions and events. There will be opportunities for mobility from developmental team to competitive team (and vice versa) as we are all under the umbrella of the Montclair Dolphins.

Because of our numbers we feel it is important to re-try-out all swimmers that the coaching staff feels has fallen short of the commitment necessary that being a competitive swimmer demands. While this evaluation process has already begun based on the short course season it will continue through the Spring and Summer. We will notify those individuals who need to re-try-out at the end of the Summer.

One of our primary goals is to always be committed to those who are committed to the Dolphins at the level that we feel is appropriate. We will be evaluating all swimmers and families based on commitment to the team, attitude, attendance and parental cooperation and involvement. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe and productive environment where all athletes can participate in a group of swimmers with similar abilities, training habits, goals and direction.

Special Recognition:

During the course of the season, the coaching staff can’t possibly do it all and there are many things behind the scenes done by numerous parents. We would like to thank every parent who has helped out in any capacity this season, but there are far too many to mention individually. There are a few parents of special note that we would like to mention here.

Fran Wong: For taking over the parents group during a transitional period

Chris Jung: For the multiple hats she wears… way too many to mention here

Gail Bassolino: For running an extremely successful swim a thon and much more

Kathy Jurewicz: For handling what must have been 1000’s of e-mails regarding meet entries

Board members: Randy Petsoff, Gail Bassolino, Jane O'Leary, Chris Jung, Kathy Jurewicz, Les Solomon, Robin Gurniak, Nancy Wright, Debbie Cannizzaro, Meridith Bronson, Fran Wong, Gina Stravic: Thanks you board members for keeping the team running efficiently.

Team Managers: Denise Canney, Madelaine Werner, Sharon Tully, Janet Fletcher, Robin Gurniak, Kathleen Brower, Annamarie Frezza, Anne Russomano

Linda Frantz: For organizing the brunch

Stan Wolinski, Tom Ferrell, Paola Dunn: For Records Keeping and Award Distribution

Concession Manager: Joanne Bursae and the many parent helpers

Official: Head Officials: Maryann Cornett and Eileen Huelbig, the 20 + Volunteer officials and meet management volunteers (timers, timing system, runner, refreshments etc….)

The Coaching Staff: Dawn Amodio, Carly Orpurt, Simone Fanous, Paulo Madeira, Kenny Platt, Mike Mascellino, and my partner in crime Jon Siegel

If there is anyone we missed, we apologize profusely. Thank You!

End of Season Highlights:

Congratulations to the Coed, Boys A and Girls A Teams for undefeated division championship season and to the Girls B team for being competitive in their division despite not having any swimmers in the 15/18 age group and we want to thank all the young ladies on the B team for “swimming up” in meets to fill open spots. That truly is what being a team is about. Awesome job folks!!!

Championship Season Highlights:

YMCA 8/U Championships – After a season of working with an all time high number of 8/U swimmers (79), we were happy with the progress and what the future will hold for these athletes. The YMCA 8/U Champs held at the Ocean County YMCA was an outstanding success.

Meet Champions: Girls 7/U 100 Medley Relay of Kristin Cullinan, Paige Ferrell, Mackenzie Collins and Gabby Werner

Top 6 Finishers (not already mentioned)  – Mackenzie Collins, Gabby Werner, Matthew Peknay, Matt Patierno and Jake Colville

Top 6 Relay Finishers (not already mentioned)   – Harry Colville, William Mason, Harlan Schade, Matthew Abromitis, Christian Amoye, Jake Colville, Andrew Mason, Matthew Peknay and Alden Schade

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned)  -  Tracey Collins, Lauren Drury, Heather Smith, Sarabeth Murray, Amelia Brautigan, Mira Linaugh, Wallis Perry, Kaelea Tully, Teddi Mattox and  Chris Bronander

Mini Champs at Seton Hall

Meet Champions – Mackenzie Collins

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned)   – William Mason, Amelia Brautigan, Catherine Rodgers, Andrew Mason, Christian Davidson, Andrew Mason, Kristen Cullinan

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned)   – Paige Ferrell, Sam Grossier, Hannah Brautigan, Tracey Collins, Molly Brautigan

Top 8 Relay Finishers (not already mentioned)  – Gabby Werner, Matthew Abromitis, RJ Konefal, Nikki Creech, Noel Saharig, Pat Jurewicz, Zach Lorreli

9/10 Champs at Bergen Community College – The 9/10 championship meet which is in it’s 4^th  year is one of our most successful meets annually. Our swimmers tend to shine and enjoy serious time drops. This meet was the culmination of a great season where the kids truly put it all together. Tremendous Work!!!!!!!!!

Meet Champions: Codi Haigney, Katie Cullinan, Jocelyn Hlawaty, Hannah Raskin-Gross, Daniel Walpole, Alyssa Bursae

Relay Champions - 10 Year Old Girls Medley Relay, Alyssa Bursae, Eeshin Chang, Codi Haigney & Hannah Raskin-Gross

Top 3 Finishers(not already mentioned)  – Matthew Peknay, Logan Amodio, Blaire Frantz, Parker Williams, Emily Rodgers

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Eeshin Chang, Tommy Patierno, Ben Waggett, Yoonji Kim, Nora O’Leary, Sarah Collins, Audrey McClean, Katie O’Leary, Maya Alexander,

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Kelsey Canney, Gabby Porcaro, Amelia Randall, JD Chow, Ian Quinn

YMCA Bronze Champs at Raritan Valley Community College – YMCA Bronze championships is always a great experience for kids who are just getting the feel for a true championship meet. We are very proud of the swimmers who competed and excelled at this meet. Overall MYM saw marked improvement and big time drops this year.

Meet Champions – Austin Davidson, Pat Alexander, TJ Mukherjee

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Katie O’Leary, Tommy Collins, Diana Turbayne, Connor Roche

Top 12 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Graham Turbayne, Dylan Bronstein

Top 6 Relay Finishers – Sarah Collins, Katie O’Leary, Melina Murray and Blaire Frantz

Best Times – Sarah Collins, Katie O’Leary, Melina Murray, Amelia Randall, Audrey McLean, Ian Quinn, Gabby Porcaro, Ian Mukherjee, Pat Alexander, Austin Davidson, Blaire Frantz, Katie Goulder, Tommy Collins, TJ Mukherjee, Connor Roche, Dylan Bronstein, Diana Turbayne, Graham Turbayne, Molly Waggett

YMCA Silvers at Gloucester Institute of Technology – Silvers was a great meet this year where we had some breakthrough swims and huge time drops. Many kids jumped into states at this meet this year. Great Job to all.

Meet Champions – Peter Dougherty, Harrison Williams

Relay Champions – 11/12 Girls 200 Free – Erika Bjerklie, Courtney Campbell, Julie Hutchinson and Petra Parros

Top 6 Finishers  (not already mentioned) – Bitsy Dunn, Liz Whalen, Kristina Hon, Emily Rodgers, Victor Hui, Daniel Walpole, Katie Cullinan, Christine Werner, Yoonji Kim

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Ryan Rossner, Ryan Canney, Emma Lopez-Radlick, Lindsey Wong, Jack Murray, Allison Lee, Melina Murray, Alex Ganguzza, Sean Connell, Parker Williams, Krista Milinkovich, Corey Munro, John Cannizzaro, Brian Jones, Alina Levine, John Werner, Amy Russomano, Sarah Notte, Jamie Fanous, Hannah Raskin-Gross

Top 8 Relays (not already mentioned) - Michelle Dunn, Tamara Hon, Connor Roche, Tommy Patierno, Matthew Peknay

Best Times (not already mentioned) – Alyssa Ringel, Nell Connors, Danni DeVita, Kellyn Brower, Logan Bronstein, Kelsey Milligan, TJ Mukherjee, Louis Patierno, Liam Tully, Erich Hlawaty, Andrew Mason, Tommy Patierno. Katie Goulder, Blaire Frantz, Emily Gurniak, Stephen Bienkiewicz, Jocelyn Hlawaty, Kelsey Canney

New Jersey Swimming (USA) Silvers at Rutgers

Top 8 – Liam Tully, Lindsey Wong

Best Times – John Werner, Christine Werner, Liam Tully, Jamie Fanous, Sean Connell, Jack Murray, Lindsey Wong

New Jersey Swimming (USA) Junior/Senior States at Seton Hall – This is one of the two approved meets for NJ Zone qualification, while we have not participated annually, it was a great experience for all who attended. This meet provided our team with needed prelim/final experience getting ready for states. Stellar performances include the following:

Meet Champions – Stephanie Ferrell (2) and Felicia Lee (6)

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Charlotte Richman, Dan Fletcher, Cassidy Bommer, Mike Lazzara

Top 16 Finishers – Danielle Quetel, Kate O’Leary, Frank Patierno, Ellie Huelbig, Aaron Richman

Best Times (not already mentioned) – Kevin Solomon, PJ Tully, Nick Cannizzaro, Craig Homa, Jamie Ianiro, Chris Dunn, Daphne Bienkiewicz, Brooke Briody, Patrick Park

YMCA State Championships at Princeton – Only in its second year in the expanded format and a new time of year, this was essentially a new meet for us and the swimmers did a great job. Highlights include the following. Congratulations to the 100 + Qualifiers

Meet Champions – Natasha Moodie (2), Stephanie Ferrell (4), Felicia Lee (4), Michael Bajuz, Tommy Wolinski

Relay Champions:

Boys 10/U 200 Medley: Michael Bajuz, Patrick Park, Philip Kang, Tommy Wolinski

Girls 11/12 200 Free: Stephanie Ferrell, Ellie Huelbig, Maeve O’Leary, Felicia Lee

Girls 11/12 200 Medley: Felicia Lee, Stephanie Ferrell

Christina Patracuolla, Ellie Huelbig (Amazingly this 12/U Relay achieved a YMCA National Qualifying Time!!! Tremendous Accomplishment Girls)

Top 3 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Kate O’Leary, Kevin Wright, Kevin Jung, Chris Cannizzaro, Patrick Park, Jamie Ianiro, Philip Kang, Yan Yburan, Codi Haigney

Top 3 Relay Finishers:

Girls 13/14 200 Medley Relay: Megan Jurewicz, Kate O’Leary, Sara Rodgers, Natasha Moodie

Girls 13/14 200 Free Relay: Cassidy Bommer, Kate O’Leary, Sara Rodgers, Natasha Moodie

Boys 10/U Freestyle Relay: Daniel Walpole, Patrick Park, Philip Kang, Tommy Wolinski

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Jenny Wu, Dan Fletcher, Charlotte Richman, Ellie Huelbig, Eeshin Chang, Andrew Jung, Daphne Bienkiewicz, Sara Rodgers, Maeve O’Leary, Alyssa Bursae

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned) – Paul Gurniak, Jamie Napoli, PJ Tully, Cassidy Bommer, Peter Polgar, Mike Lazzara, Nick Bassolino, Ben Leung, Chris Dunn, Eefine Chang, Yoonji Kim, Brooke Briody, Christina Patracuolla, Michelle Russomano, Kristoff Van Winden, Alex Fishman, Crissy Petsoff, Olivia Donatelli, Logan Amodio

Best Times (not already mentioned) – Emily Gurniak, Jamie Fanous, Allison Lee, Christine Werner, Frank Patierno, Kevin Solomon, Nick Cannizzaro, Travis Lee, Liz Whalen, Bradley Maykow, Alex Palm, Craig Homa, Kristina Hon, Liz Murray, David Chatman, Ryan Rossner, Joey Cornett, Harrison Williams, Bitsy Dunn, Erika Bjerklie, Joey Lipman, John DaSilva, Petra Parros, Mackenzie Quinn, Kristoff Van Winden, Alex Ganguzza, Theresa Oh, Yoonji Kim, Courtney Campbell, Victor Hui, Sean Connell, Paul Ianiro, Frank Patierno, John Werner, Kathie Ang, Hannah Raskin-Gross, Melina Murray, Brooke Briody, Peter Dougherty

New Jersey Swimming (USA) Junior Olympics: We had a very successful JO’s this year, placing 5^th overall out of 64 teams in NJ. We had 79 kids entered and we had some stellar performances at NJ’s premiere meet with the fastest kids in the LSC.

Event Champions : Felicia Lee (9), Stephanie Ferrell (5), Natasha Moodie (2)

Top 10 Point Scorers in age group: Patrick Park 7^th, Felicia Lee 1^st High Point Winner, Stephanie Ferrell 2^nd, Chris Cannizzaro 10^th, Kevin Wright 9^th

Relay Event Champions:

Boys 9/10 200 Medley Relay: Kristoff Van Winden, Patrick Park, Philip Kang, Daniel Walpole

Girls 11/12 200 Free Relay: Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Maeve O’Leary, Felicia Lee

Girls 11/12 200 Medley Relay: Felicia Lee, Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Maeve O’Leary

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned): Mike Lazzara, Kate O’Leary, Jamie Ianiro, Andrew Jung, Philip Kang

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned), Aaron Richman, Ben Leung, Daphne Bienkiewicz, Eeshin Chang, Yoonji Kim, Michael Bajuz, Paul Gurniak, Tommy Wolinski, Theresa Oh, Alyssa Bursae, Dan Fletcher, Jenny Wu

Top 8 Relay Finishes (not already mentioned):

Boys 11/12 200 Free: Chris Cannizzaro, Michael Bajuz, Tommy Wolinski, Jamie Ianiro

Boys 13/14 400 Medley: Michael Lazzara, Kevin Wright, Aaron Richman, Paul Gurniak

Female 13/14 400 Medley: Sara Rodgers, Cassidy Bommer, Kate O’Leary, Natasha Moodie

Male 10/U 200 Free: Kristoff Van Winden, Phillip Kang, Daniel Walpole, Patrick Park

Female 13/14 400 Free: Cassidy Bommer, Kate O’Leary, Sara Rodgers, Natasha Moodie

Boys 13/14 400 Free: Aaron Richman, Paul Gurniak, Paul Ianiro, Kevin Wright

Boys 11/12 200 Medley: Andrew Jung, Jamie Ianiro, Chris Cannizzaro, Tommy Wolinski

Best Times (not already mentioned): Ellie Huelbig, Joe Lipman, Chris Dunn, Olivia Donatelli, Peter Polgar, Katie Cullinan, Hannah Raskin-Gross, Jamie Fanous, Crissy Petsoff, Alex Fishman, Petra Parros, Louis Patierno, Logan Amodio, Parker Williams

Eastern Zone Championships: Zones is the all star meet for NJ Swimming that encompasses the whole LSC where we swim other LSC’s from Maine to Virginia representing NJ. The top two athletes from NJ JO’s or Jr/Sr states who apply get selected to represent NJ on this “All Star Team.” This year we had two athletes who were able to participate and were selected.

Qualifiers include Kevin Wright, Natasha Moodie, Stephanie Ferrell and Felicia Lee,  (who could not attend because of their MYM Team commitment to Nationals) Patrick Park and Jamie Ianiro who were able to compete because it did not conflict with YWCA Jr/Sr Championships.

Patrick Park placed 10^th in the 100 IM and 13^th in the 50 fly. In both cases he was the top 9 year old in the event at zones.

Jamie Ianiro placed 10^th in the 50 fly with a best time.

Congratulations to those who qualified and to the boys who represented NJ Swimming in stellar fashion. Great Job!

YWCA National Jr/Sr Championships: This was an exciting meet this year with 62 athletes competing (which is a marked improvement over last year’s 47 athletes). We placed fourth out of 20+ other teams which is a composite of YWCA and YMCA’s across the country.

Event Champions: Aaron Richman (2)

Relay Event Champions:

Boys 13/U 200 Medley: Yan Yburan, Frank Patierno, Jamie Ianiro, Aaron Richman

Boys 13/U 400 Free: Yan Yburan, Kevin Solomon, Frank Patierno, Aaron Richman

Top 8 Finishers (not already mentioned): Ellie Huelbig, Tarryn Teresak, Criag Homa, Jamie Ianiro, Chris Cannizzaro, Cassidy Bommer

Top 16 Finishers (not already mentioned): Travis Lee, PJ Tully, Andrew Jung, Michael Lazzara

Top 8 Relays:

Girls 13/U 400 Medley: Tarryn Teresak, Maeve O’Leary, Ellie Huelbig, Cassidy Bommer

Boys 13/U 400 Medley: Kevin Solomon, Frank Patierno, Aaron Richman, Yan Yburan

Girls 13/U 400 Free: Christina Patracuolla, Daphne Bienkiewicz, Ellie Huelbig, Cassidy Bommer

Girls 13/U 200 Free: Petra Parros, Christina Patracuolla, Ellie Huelbig, Cassidy Bommer

Boys 13/U 200 Free: Jamie Ianiro, Criag Homa, Frank Patierno, Aaron Richman

YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships: A huge round of applause for our YMCA National Team. Without a doubt the world’s best swim meet. Y nationals has it all, the Florida sun, the day in/ day out excitement and incredibly fast swimming. We are very proud of our qualifiers and their accomplishments this year. This meet will always be our team’s main focus and we foresee MYM Dolphins shining for years to come.

Qualifiers: Nick Bassolino, Stephanie Ferrell, Alex Fishman, Dan Fletcher, Kevin Jung, Felicia Lee, Mario Mlinaric, Natasha Moodie, Kate O’Leary, Peter Polgar, Charlotte Richman, Sara Rodgers, Kevin Wright

Individual Highlights:

Alex Fishman: First SC Nationals, best Time in the 200 IM, 100 & 200 Breast, “Fish” re-cut the 100 Breast and if you have the time, it’s worth checking out his photo on the nationals page of the MYM website

Nick Bassolino: First SC Nationals as a Senior, achieving his goal of swimming in Florida at SC YMCA Nationals despite a season of injury and only being able to train at half capacity for about two months – Great Job!

Sara Rodgers: First Nationals, best Time in the 100 & 200 Back and dropped over 6 seconds 1650 Free

Mario Mlinaric: First Nationals and first year back into swimming after a two year hiatus contributed to the team effort via relays. His hard work and tenacity will ultimately serve him well.

Charlotte Richman: First SC Nationals, Contributed well on the relays and re-cut the 50 Free and 100 Fly and was an integral part of the meet writing “Charlotte’s Web” daily blog on the YMCA National website

Peter Polgar: He did a great job at his first SC nationals and we look to him to be a major part of our future…. Just starting to realize his potential

Kevin Wright: First Nationals, he dropped almost 6 seconds in the 200 Back and raced to his best 100 back time in the first half of his 200.

Kevin Jung: Best short course nationals ever and more to come!!! Kevin as always was stellar in the relays splitting a 22.3 in the free and an incredible 24.0 in the fly, Kevin re-cut the 50 free, 100 fly and narrowly missed the 100 free cut, also of note he had his best 100 breast which he swims annually at nationals

Dan Fletcher: Near Perfect Meet –Best times in 100 & 200 Back, 100 Free breaking the 49 barrier (48.75), 100 Breast and had a blistering 21.4 relay anchor

Stephanie Ferrell: At her first Nationals made finals in both 100 & 200 Breast going a 1:05.9 which put her number 1 in the TOP 16 in the country for 11/12 year olds. Steph was also the second highest scoring 12 year old at the meet.

Natasha Moodie: Re-cut both the 50 & 100 and nearly made it back at night in the 50 free placing 17^th overall, Natasha rose to the occasion as she always does anchoring our relays

Felicia Lee: First SC Nationals in very memorable fashion. She set 3 YMCA National Age Group Records, 200 IM, 50 Fly (formerly held by Olympian Dara Torres set back in 1980) and who can forget her 100 fly where she placed second overall which is an amazing achievement especially considering she is 12 years old. Her 100 fly put her first on the TOP 16 list. She made it back at night in all her swims and made it into finals in the 200 IM, 100 Fly and 200 Back. She was truly AMAZING!!!

Kate O’ Leary: In her first SC Nationals “Kate The Great” re-cut the 100 & 200 Fly and 200 & 400 IM and wowed us even more in the 400 Medley Relay where she was the catalyst of getting the relay into finals by dropping a full two seconds with a phenomenal  58.1 in her 100 fly leg. Truly an INCREDIBLE moment and left us all in AWE.

Meet Highlights:

400 Medley Relay: Our relay of Felicia Lee, Stephanie Ferrell, Kate O’Leary and Natasha Moodie saved their best for last. All four girls had their best relay splits ever (Felicia 57.8, Steph 1:05.7, Kate 58.1, Natasha 53.2) placing 4^th overall and being the talk of the meet when people found out that it was a 14/U relay that qualified for USA Swimming Senior Nationals. We will never forget the feeling of seeing the four girls with their flowers and everyone cheering and taking pictures of them up on the awards podium. It was a spectacular moment in Montclair YMCA Swimming history.

Top 16

Felicia Lee: 100 Back ~ 11^th , 200 Back ~ 5^th, 200 IM ~ 7^th, 100 Fly ~ 2^nd

Stephanie Ferrell: 100 Breast ~ 8^th, 200 Breast ~ 5^th

Women’s 400 Medley Relay – 4^th – (See highlight above)

Girls Team Placed 11^th out of 200+ Teams from all over the country

Montclair YMCA Team Records:

The following athletes set team records this season. For a full listing of records, please see our website.

Kate O’Leary, Stephanie Ferrell, Felicia Lee, Michael Bajuz, Andrew Mason, Tommy Wolinski

Girls 11/12 200 Free Relay: Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Maeve O’Leary, Felicia Lee

Girls 11/12 200 Medley Relay: Felicia Lee, Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Ellie Huelbig

Boys 9/10 200 Free Relay: Patrick Park, Michael Bajuz, Philip Kang, Tommy Wolinski

Boys 9/10 200 Medley Relay: Michael Bajuz, Patrick Park, Philip Kang, Tommy Wolinski

Boys 15-18 200 Free Relay: Peter Polgar, Kevin Jung, Mario Mlinaric, Dan Fletcher

It seems as though the following athletes did in fact set team records during the swim season 2002-2003 as 9/10 year olds, yet were not credited for the achievement. *Not Recognized in 2003: Andrew Jung, Chris Dunn, Chris Cannizzaro: Congratulations Boys!

YMCA Top 16 Consideration from 2004-2005 SC Season

The YMCA Top 16 is a compilation of the top 16 fastest swims from any YMCA in the country that apply for consideration. The following list is swims that have been submitted from MYM as per the time standard set for consideration.

Girls

Theresa Oh: 100 Breast

Felicia Lee: 50, 100, 200 & 500 Free, 50 & 100 Fly, Back & Breast, 100 & 200 IM

Stephanie: 100, 200 & 500 Free, 50 & 100 Breast, 100 Fly, 100 & 200 IM

Daphne Bienkiewicz: 500 Free

Natasha Moodie: 50 & 100 Free

Kate O’Leary 100 & 200 Breast, 100 & 200 Fly, 200 & 400 IM

Boys

Michael Bajuz: 50, 100 & 200 Free, 50 & 100 Back & Breast , 50 Fly, 100 & 200 IM

Tommy Wolinski: 50, 100 & 200 Free, 100 Back, 50 & 100 Breast, 100 & 200 IM

Patrick Park: 50 & 100 Free, 100 Back, 50 & 100 Breast, 50 & 100 Fly, 100 & 200 IM

Philip Kang: 100 Back, 100 IM

Yan Yburan: 50 Back, 100 & 200 IM

Jamie Ianiro: 50 & 100 Fly

Chris Cannizzaro: 50 & 100 Fly

Andrew Jung: 100 Fly

Kevin Wright: 500 Free, 200 Back, 100 & 200 Breast, 200 & 400 IM

Mike Lazzara: 100 Back

Relays:

Girls 10/U 200 Free: Alyssa Bursae, Michelle Russomano, Eeshin Chang, Codi Haigney

Girls 11/12 200 Free: Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Maeve O’Leary, Felicia Lee

Girls 11/12 200 Medley: Felicia Lee, Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Ellie Huelbig

Girls 13/14 200 Free: Cassidy Bommer, Kate O’Leary, Sara Rodgers, Natasha Moodie

Girls 13/14 200 Medley: Sara Rodgers, Kate O’Leary, Tarryn Teresak, Natasha Moodie

Boys 10/U 200 Free: Patrick Park, Michael Bajuz, Philip Kang, Tommy Wolinski

Boys 10/U 200 Medley: Michael Bajuz, Philip Kang, Patrick Park, Tommy Wolinski

Boys 11/12 200 Free: Jamie Ianiro, Chris Cannizzaro, Eefine Chang, Yan Yburan

Boys 11/12 200 Medley: Yan Yburan, Jamie Ianiro, Andrew Jung, Chris Cannizzaro

Boys 13/14 200 Free: Kevin Wright, Jamie Napoli, Paul Ianiro, Paul Gurniak

USA Top 16 (Pending):

The USA Top 16 is similar to the YMCA compilation, excepting that it also includes USA clubs and any USA Swimming approved meets throughout the country.

Felicia Lee: 50, 100, 200 & 100 Free, 50, 100 & 200 Back, 50, 100 & 200 Fly, 100, 200 & 400 IM

Stephanie Ferrell: 50, 100 & 200 Breast, 100, 200 & 400 IM

Relays:

Girls 11/12 200 Medley: Felicia Lee, Stephanie Ferrell, Ellie Huelbig, Christina Patracuolla

Girls 11/12 200 Free: Stephanie Ferrell, Christina Patracuolla, Maeve O’Leary and Felicia Lee

NJ State Records Set This Year

Stephanie Ferrell: 200 Breast

Felicia Lee: 1000 Free, 50, 100 & 200 Back, 50, 100 & 200 Fly, 100, 200 & 400 IM

Boys 9/10 200 Medley Relay: Michael Bajuz, Patrick Park, Philip Kang, Tommy Wolinski

YMCA National Records Set This Year:

Felicia Lee: 50 & 100 Fly, 200 IM at YMCA Nationals, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

YMCA All Americans:

The YMCA of the USA compiles a list of all swimmers who achieved a time equal to or faster then the 16^th place at YMCA Nationals both individually and on a relay team. The following people achieved these times.

Charlotte Richman, Natasha Moodie, Felicia Lee,

Stephanie Ferrell, Kate O’Leary

YMCA National Long Course National Qualifiers (May 1):

Cassidy Bommer, Stephanie Ferrell, Cristina Lay, Felicia Lee, Natasha Moodie, Kate O’Leary, Danielle Quetel, Charlotte Richman, Jenny Wu, Nick Bassolino, David Chatman, Andrew Dougherty, Alex Fishman, Dan Fletcher, Kevin Jung, Mike Lazzara, Travis Lee, Mario Mlinaric, Peter Oh, Peter Polgar, PJ Tully, Kevin Wright

Swim-A-Thon

2004

It’s because of your generous contributions that our 2004 Swim-A-Thon was a huge success! Thanks to all of our swimmers, family, friends and corporate sponsors who participated in this event.

The Swim-A-Thon is the major fundraiser for our swim team. As with all non-profit organizations, we need many volunteers and we need funds to make it possible to run the team. What do we do with these funds? Here are some highlights:

A donation of $2500 to the Special Olympics of Essex County so that they can purchase their team suits, etc.
Many of the coach’s “wish list” items.
Inspirational and informative programs like Dr. Dave, Sports Psychologist.
General expenses like new stopwatches, computer programs to help run the team, end-of-year awards, etc.
Every swim team member gets a special MYM Dolphins gift at the end of the season as well as a free brunch.

This year, we offered a unique incentive to our Swim-A-Thon participants. A swimmer who raised $250 received a 1-hour private coaching lesson and those swimmers who raised $500 or more received a 2-hour private coaching lesson as well as an underwater videotape critique. This incentive was well received. We have to thank our coaches, BG and Jon, for contributing their personal time, effort and expertise to this incentive.

The other incentives, like the spirit decals, watches and t-shirts, were handed out at the Awards Brunch. If you weren’t able to make it to the brunch, please let me know and we will make arrangements to get these prizes to you. I can be reached at 973-831-8647 or e-mail cbassolino@aol.com.

I also want to acknowledge three exceptional members of our team who raised over $1,000 each! They are Maya Alexander, Cassidy Bommer and Ellie Huelbig. They engaged in this Swim-A-Thon with inimitable effort and compassion.

Again, many thanks to all who participated in our 2004 Swim-A-Thon. You made it possible to meet many of our swim team goals.

Fondly,

Gail Bassolino

Swim-A-Thon Chairperson

National Swim Team Fundraiser

Parent’s Night Out

May 14^th, 6-10 p.m.

Need a break from the kids? How about a romantic dinner? Want to just spend a couple of hours without interruption?

We have your answer! The National Swim Team is offering a Parent’s Night Out on Saturday, May 14^th from 6-10 p.m. at the Montclair YMCA. Under the supervision of Gina Stravic, Activities Director at the Montclair YMCA, our National Team will take your kids swimming, play games and do arts and crafts (snack included). This is a great way to support our National Team and have a night off.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. This is for kids ages K-6. The cost for a YMCA member is $20.00 and a non-member is $25.00. Siblings are $5.00. You can register at the front desk of the Montclair YMCA (phone 973-744-3400).

Important Dates:

5/4 - There will be a Manditory Senior and Junior 1 Meeting on Wednesday May 4^th starting promptly at 7:00pm. Items to be discussed include expectations of athletes and seasonal training plan through August. This is a truly important meeting. If you can not attend, you must schedule a meeting with Jon to go over the information.

6/27 – First outdoor practice (tentatively scheduled)

6/29 - Special Event TBA

7/10 - Special Event TBA

8/9 – Last Practice

2005 Long Course Meet Schedule

Subject To Change, addition and subtraction!

13 / Older Schedule

*Date*	*Meet Name*	*Location*	*Level*	*Due Date*	*NOTES*
*6/4*	*NJ Cup*	*Princeton* *University*	*No Cuts*	*TBA*	*One Day Only*
*6/12*	*SVY Summer Champs National Qualifier*	*SVY* *Bridgewater*	*No Cuts*	*TBA*	*Short Course Meters*
*6/18 & 19*	*Summer Solstice*	*Rutgers*	*No Cuts*	*5/8*	*Non Sizzle Events*
*6/24 - 26*	*Summer Sizzle*	*Rutgers*	*Meet Cuts*	*TBA*	*Similar to* *Holiday* *Classic*
*7/9*	*July Jubilee*	*Rutgers*	*No Cuts*	*TBA*	*
*7/10*	*East Field Championships*	*UMLY,* *Berwyn*, PA	*No Cuts*	*TBA*	*Swimmers who need sanctioned meet for YMCA Nationals*
*7/23 - 24*	*Silver/Bronze Champs*	*Rutgers*	*13/U Silver & Bronze*	*TBA*	*USA* *Champs*
*7/26 - 29*	*YMCA Nationals*	*UMD,* *College Park*, MD	*12/Older, Meet Cuts*	*TBA*	*
*7/29-31*	*Junior Olympics*	*Rutgers*	*Gold*	*TBA*	*USA* *Champs*
*8/10 - 13*	*Eastern Zones*	*Buffalo*, NY	*TOP 2 From NJ Who Apply*	*Sunday at JO's at desk*	*Must have 2 NJ Swimming Meets*

*Notes: In order to be considered to represent NJ on the Zone team you must compete in two NJ Swimming (USA) sanctioned meets and either make the Zone Meet Qualifying Time or be one of the top two who apply for that specific event.

**In order to attend YMCA Nationals, you must have participated in three YMCA meets since September 1st 2004, one of which needs to be a sanctioned championship. For swimmers who did not compete at YMCA states this past March, you must attend East Field Regionals as listed above.

***In order to attend meets with us this Summer, it is expected that you are training at a high enough level where we do not feel that racing is a risk to your health.

See Jon or BG with any questions.

2005 Long Course Meet Schedule

Subject To Change, addition and subtraction!

12 / U Schedule

*Date*	*Meet Name*	*Location*	*Level*	*Due Date*	*NOTES*
*6/3 - 6/5*	*NJ Cup*	*Princeton* *University*	*12/U No Cuts*	*TBA*	*Pick 1 or 2 Days, YMCA Meet*
*6/18 & 19*	*Summer Solstice*	*Rutgers*	*No Cuts*	*5/8*	*Non Sizzle Events*
*6/24 - 26*	*Summer Sizzle*	*Rutgers*	*Meet Cuts*	*TBA*	*Similar to* *Holiday* *Classic*
*7/9*	*July Jubilee*	*Rutgers*	*12/U No Cuts*	*TBA*	*
*7/16 & 17*	*Silver/Bronze Champs*	*Rutgers*	*12/U Silver & Bronze*	*TBA*	*USA* *Champs*
*7/29-31*	*Junior Olympics*	*Rutgers*	*Gold*	*TBA*	*USA* *Champs*
*8/10 - 13*	*Eastern Zones*	*Buffalo*, NY	*TOP 2 From NJ Who Apply*	*Sunday at JO's at desk*	*Must have 2 NJ Swimming Meets*

***In order to attend meets with us this Summer, it is expected that you are training at a high enough level where we do not feel that racing is a risk to your health.

See Jon or BG with any questions.