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Las Vegas swim team wins State Championships
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The Clark County Sandpipers of Nevada swim team clinched the state championship title for the second consecutive year, bringing the top trophy back to Desert Breeze Aquatic Center. The swim team competed this past weekend in Carson City among other Nevada teams and reigned by totaling 7,516.5 points to defend their title. In addition to winning numerous first place finishes, individuals and relay teams broke State records, and the team’s combined efforts brought home the largest number of high point finishers in the state.
Individual high point scores were achieved by Hannah Roth, Sawyer Grimes and Dylan Gravely, all 10, and Josh Bengson, 12. Of the 133 swimmers representing Sandpipers, there are too many to list for first place wins. Swimmers of all age groups in every event placed in top spots. To name a few, David Miller, 12, won first place for 100 yard back stroke, 50 and 100 yard butterfly. Jay Yang, 14, finished first in the 100 and 200 yard butterfly, Isabella Goldsmith, 14, brought home the first place medal for the 100 and 200 yard breast stroke. Olympic contenders, Hannon Daigler, 18, and Olivia Barker, 17, finished first in the 400 yard medley; and 200 yard back stroke, and 100 and 200 yard butterfly, respectively.
“Our swimmers have literally practiced day and night for this victory,” says Ron Aitken, Head Coach of Sandpipers. “The last two months have been particularly challenging in that we have not had access to our pool due to renovation closure.”
The team’s resident pool location, Desert Breeze Aquatic Center, had been closed since early December, which sent over 300 swimmers practicing at various locations around the valley right up until the Nevada State Swimming Championships this past weekend.
“We are a strong group with dedicated swimmers, supported by families, that know how to push through even the most trying times,” says Aitken. “This win is a testament of that, and we intend to keep the legacy alive for a long time.”
“Being a part of this team means a lot to our family, because of all the close family relationships we have formed. I often joke that it takes a swim community to raise a swimmer. The swimmers, parents, and coaches on the Sandpiper team create that nurturing swim community environment,” says Earl Fisk, a Southern California/Nevada State swimming official, whose son Mike Fisk, 13, took the number four spot in his age group in the 200 yard breaststroke.
“As an official I cannot always step off duty to cheer for Mike, so it touches my heart, that there is never a shortage of swimmers and parents at both ends of the pool cheering him and every other member of our team on.” Fisk continues, “Our community should know that not only does one of the top swimming teams in the U.S. resides right here in Las Vegas, but that it is also, one of the most fun and supportive teams.”
The non-profit swim club has been churning out swimmers of all levels, from novice to Olympic potentials since 1968. So far, two Olympic contenders, Olivia Barker, 17 and Hannon Daigler, 18, have qualified for the 2012 Olympic trials, which take place this June.
About Sandpipers of Nevada: Since 1968, the Clark County Sandpipers of Nevada has established itself as a premier youth sports program in the Las Vegas area and one of the top club swim teams in the United States. The Sandpipers, along with being recognized amongst the few Silver Medal Swim Clubs in the country, offers a comprehensive program that satisfies the needs of novice swimmers to Olympic hopeful athletes. The Sandpiper Swim Team is a member of the Southern California Swimming Association of USA Swimming. The Clark County Sandpipers is a non-profit corporation (ID #88-0151712) and is administered through a board of directors comprised of parent volunteers and coaches. The organization’s foundation is built upon a tremendous amount of hard work by many volunteers, coaches, parents, and swimmers. Follow Sandpipers of Nevada on Twitter at @SandpipersofNV. Like Sandpipers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SandpipersofNV. For more information, visit http://www.sandpipersofnevada.com
Individual high point scores were achieved by Hannah Roth, Sawyer Grimes and Dylan Gravely, all 10, and Josh Bengson, 12. Of the 133 swimmers representing Sandpipers, there are too many to list for first place wins. Swimmers of all age groups in every event placed in top spots. To name a few, David Miller, 12, won first place for 100 yard back stroke, 50 and 100 yard butterfly. Jay Yang, 14, finished first in the 100 and 200 yard butterfly, Isabella Goldsmith, 14, brought home the first place medal for the 100 and 200 yard breast stroke. Olympic contenders, Hannon Daigler, 18, and Olivia Barker, 17, finished first in the 400 yard medley; and 200 yard back stroke, and 100 and 200 yard butterfly, respectively.
“Our swimmers have literally practiced day and night for this victory,” says Ron Aitken, Head Coach of Sandpipers. “The last two months have been particularly challenging in that we have not had access to our pool due to renovation closure.”
The team’s resident pool location, Desert Breeze Aquatic Center, had been closed since early December, which sent over 300 swimmers practicing at various locations around the valley right up until the Nevada State Swimming Championships this past weekend.
“We are a strong group with dedicated swimmers, supported by families, that know how to push through even the most trying times,” says Aitken. “This win is a testament of that, and we intend to keep the legacy alive for a long time.”
“Being a part of this team means a lot to our family, because of all the close family relationships we have formed. I often joke that it takes a swim community to raise a swimmer. The swimmers, parents, and coaches on the Sandpiper team create that nurturing swim community environment,” says Earl Fisk, a Southern California/Nevada State swimming official, whose son Mike Fisk, 13, took the number four spot in his age group in the 200 yard breaststroke.
“As an official I cannot always step off duty to cheer for Mike, so it touches my heart, that there is never a shortage of swimmers and parents at both ends of the pool cheering him and every other member of our team on.” Fisk continues, “Our community should know that not only does one of the top swimming teams in the U.S. resides right here in Las Vegas, but that it is also, one of the most fun and supportive teams.”
The non-profit swim club has been churning out swimmers of all levels, from novice to Olympic potentials since 1968. So far, two Olympic contenders, Olivia Barker, 17 and Hannon Daigler, 18, have qualified for the 2012 Olympic trials, which take place this June.
About Sandpipers of Nevada: Since 1968, the Clark County Sandpipers of Nevada has established itself as a premier youth sports program in the Las Vegas area and one of the top club swim teams in the United States. The Sandpipers, along with being recognized amongst the few Silver Medal Swim Clubs in the country, offers a comprehensive program that satisfies the needs of novice swimmers to Olympic hopeful athletes. The Sandpiper Swim Team is a member of the Southern California Swimming Association of USA Swimming. The Clark County Sandpipers is a non-profit corporation (ID #88-0151712) and is administered through a board of directors comprised of parent volunteers and coaches. The organization’s foundation is built upon a tremendous amount of hard work by many volunteers, coaches, parents, and swimmers. Follow Sandpipers of Nevada on Twitter at @SandpipersofNV. Like Sandpipers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SandpipersofNV. For more information, visit http://www.sandpipersofnevada.com