Team News and Updates

 

31 Pocono Family YMCA Swimmers swam a total of 198,300 yard which is 112.7 miles on Sunday for Autism. Swimmers swam for 3 hours and many did not even stop for breaks.

Swimmers included

6 & Under Girls
Lauren Fenn - 2,950 yards (New Team Record)
Elizabeth Kemp - 2,600 yards

8 & Under Girls
Kailey Burns - 4,300 yards
Nadine Parrish - 2,700 yards
Alora Cruz - 2,500 yards

8 & Under Boys
Zack Wolbert - 5,950 yards (New Team Record)
Ben Shaw - 2,500 yards

9-10 Girls
Emily Wolbert - 10,950 yards(New Team Record)
Irene Gendelmen - 8,550 (Also broke old team record)
Emily Cabral - 7,600 yards
Alexis Kemp - 7,300 yards
Kimmie Konz - 7,300 yards
Mary Cerbone - 7,100 yards
Meaghan Dwyer - 6,700 yards
Holly Storck - 6,200 yards
Maggie Palaski - 4,850 yards

9-10 Boys
Chris Metgar - 5,450 yards (New Team Record)
Jacob Clifford - 5,450 yards (New Team Record)
Teddy Walton - 4,900 yards
Braedon Shaw - 4,850 yards

11-12 Girls
Katherine Lutfy - 10450 yards (New Team Record)
Alex Burns - 8,750 yards
Alana Slater - 8,750 yards
Emma Solak - 8,00 yards
Abby Palaski - 3,950 yards
Kodi Clifford - 2,950 yards

11-12 Boys
Ben Gendelman - 11,400 yards (New Team Record)

13-14 Girls
Corey Light - 5,100 yards

13-14 Boys
Colin Cruz - 11,500 yards (New Team Record)
Carlos Rodriguez - 10,200 yards (Also broke old team record)
Sean Bartlett - 6,550 yards

Pocono Piranhas to host Annual Swim Marathon to benefit Autism Research. On Sunday January 13, 2008 at 12pm the Pocono YMCA Piranhas Swim Team will host an annual Swim Marathon, this year to benefit Autism Research. Last year the piranhas rose over $3500. The Benefit began as an annual event to honor a graduating swimmer, Onel Ramirez. Who has been afflicted with SpinaBifida his entire life but has not let it stop him from achieving a world record in swimming.

This year the swim team would like to support in the early detection and the research for a cure to Autism. Many people and their families are affected with this condition and the reason is still unknown. Yet the numbers of children born with autism has been increasing annually.

Team Director, Mike Wolbert says he is proud to be able to help further the research for Autism, an affliction that strikes so many families. The Marathon will be held at Pocono Mountain West. All are welcome to attend and encourage the swimmers.

Donations are welcome and can be sent to the
Pocono Family YMCA Swim Team, 809 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360.
Contact Mike Wolbert at 570 350-2142 with any questions.
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Spring Competitive Swim Team - First Day of Practice is Monday March 31st

Registration form in PDF

http://www.pfyswim.org/pdf/SPRING%20SWIM%20TEAM%202008.pdf

Pre-Competitive Developmental Team (Ages 4-10 only) - First Day of Practice is Wednesday Jan 2nd
Please note each location has a program limit 

Registration form in PDF

Take your Mark Developmental Team (Ages 10 and Up only) - First Day of Practice is Wednesday Jan 2nd
(NEW PROGRAM FOR FALL 2007)

Please note each location has a program limit and this program is not offered at the YMCA

Registration form in PDF

New Team Store is online and taking orders - Our new team store is full of all the needed practice and meet equipment that our Piranhas need to succeed this season. Fins, Goggles, Caps, Suits, and coming soon Warm Ups. All these items will get shipped right to your house. All orders go right to D & J Sports to speed up getting your items and save you time. Orders can be paid with Visa, Master Card or American Express with this SECURE ONLINE CART.

http://store.pfyswim.org/

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Make sure you go to the Program Calendar - for up-to-date USS, Invitational meets, Penn Del Meets, special events and any practice conflicts or changes.

Online Invitational Meet Sign Up - To sign up for Invitational meets you can use our "Online Sign Up Form".  After you have registered you will need to bring the money to practice as soon as possible. (Access Online Meet Sign Up through PFY Intranet)

Penn Del League Meet Register Form  - All swimmers are required to register the Tuesday before the weekend of the next meet. (Access Online Meet Sign Up through PFY Intranet)

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