South East Consortium West Point Meet

This past Saturday the Sharks Swim Team made the trip up through the Hudson Valley to West Point Military academy to compete in the aquatics portion of the annual 2013 Spring Games West.

The event, hosted by Special Olympics New York, saw teams from all over the lower Hudson valley and as far away as Long Island competing in aquatic events.

The day started with opening ceremonies at West Point’s Shea Stadium. Each athlete was partnered up with a West Point cadet volunteer. The cadets escorted the Sharks around the field during the parade of athletes prior to the torch lighting ceremony. Our cadets followed us to the swimming pool facility where they continued their spirited support.

The Sharks dominated in both single events and team relays. Athletes competed in various events including the 25 meter free, 50 meter free, 100 meter free, 50 meter breast stroke, and 50 meter back stroke. Relays included the 25 meter free and 50 meter free.

Athletes who participated in the 4x50 meter relay placed 1^st in an exciting, down to the wire dash to the finish. Those athletes included Andrew Myers, Gianfranco Siciliano, Matthew Teator and Jakob Supranowitz.

Other medalists included Liam Cadigan who grabbed his first gold medal for his efforts in the 25 meter backstroke. The Sharks showed a strong presence in the 25 meter breast stroke. Something they had been working very hard on at practice. All preformed beautifully.

All athletes broke their personal bests in time in at least one event. Overall a successful day for all participants.

Sharks Swim Meet March 23rd 2013

The Sharks swim team swam their way to victory this past Saturday at White Plains High School. The 2013 Stephen Sturgis Memorial Aquatics Competition presented stiff competition from around the area; teams including North East, the Angel Fish, the Sound Shore Stars and YWCA. By working hard at practice all year and great attitudes the Sharks raked in medals.

It was a morning of firsts for the Sharks swim team. For the first time in swim team history Jakob Supranowitz swam the 100 meter free where he won a first place medal. The meet saw the debut of four new athletes to the team; Liam Cadigan, Samantha Mehlbauer, Ryan Urquhart and Jack Lambert. All of whom exceeded expectations in their events.

The Sharks competed and placed in all three relays. With a  few team absences athletes from other swim clubs volunteered to compete so the Sharks could get in the last relay.

Competition breeds success and Saturday was no exception. All athletes who participated shattered their last recorded time at practice. But as always the truly phenomenal aspect of the meet was the spirit emanating from athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches.

The Sharks will be competing next at the Spring Games at West Point Military Academy on Saturday May 4^th.