10/10/2008Coach George Hooper, a longtime coach and former competitor with the Albany Starfish Swim Club, has been named “Age Group Coach of the Year” by the American Swimming Coaches Association.
The American Swimming Coaches Association is a professional service organization dedicated strengthening and improving the coaching profession and building a stronger swimming community. Coach Hooper was recently named 2008 Age Group Coach of the Year for the Adirondack District, which covers north, northeastern and part of central New York State.
Coach Hooper, who competed with the Starfish in the late 1960s, has extensive coaching experience. He served as an assistant coach with the United States Military Academy at West Point and head coach of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute women’s swim team. He has also worked with several swim clubs, both as an assistant and head coach.
With the Starfish, Coach Hooper concentrates on the “bronze” group, which generally consists of younger competitors who are developing a sound foundation and technical expertise that will enable them to enjoy a long and successful swimming experience.
10/7/2008
Directions to Emma Willard:
Take Rt. 7 east over the bridge and take a right onto 15th St.
Follow 15th st. past RPI to the end.
Take a left onto Rt 2. Vere to the right onto Rt. 66 ( Pawling Ave. ) at the second light.
Take a left onto Elmgrove ( across the street from a funeral home). Turn right into the campus.
Go 3/4 around the traffic circle then turn right. Follow the road to the parking lot behind the building that is on your right.
The pool is in that building. The name of the building is the Mott Center. Please plan on attending one of 3 parent meetings:
- Wednesday, October 8, 6:45 at Siena
- Friday, October 10, 6:45 at Niskayuna
- Saturday, October 11, 10:15 at Niskayuna
This is an opportunity for you to meet the Board, ask questions, and learn about ways in which you can get involved and help out the team. See you there!
Our annual swim mania event in support of Cystic Fibrosis will take place Sunday November 15 from 9-2 at Niskayuna High School. A more detailed schedule by squad will be provided shortly. The Donna Crandell Foundation will visit the Starfish October 18 to talk to swimmers and parents about CF, and how our fundraising efforts benefit the Foundation. This is a fun event that enables the kids to give back to their community. See you there! 10/1/2008Here is the Hotel information for the Star Invitational in Buffalo.
Hotel: Comfort Suites - 716-854-5500
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-buffalo-new_york-NY200Block under name: Albany Starfish Swim Club
10 rooms are being blocked for the Starfish - cut off date for
reservations under the block is November 11, 2008
Rate: $102.00 plus tax (double occupancy - king bed suite with pull-out
sofa)
8/24/2008
Squad fees for the 2008-2009 short course season are shown below. If you are new to the team, you will need to try out before registering. If you are a returning swimmer who did not swim the long course session, please contact Coach Steuer (573-6775) before registering.
Developmental $475
Bronze $630
Silver $730
Gold $835
Platinum $825
Senior $890
8/21/2008
Congratulations to all those who participated in Long Course Championships. For the second year in a row, the Starfish are the Long Course Champions. It was a great team effort. Thanks to all who came, swam, and cheered for their team. You all had a part in the victory.
Congratulations to the following high point winners: Lauren Serotta and Christina Lau (1st and 2nd place 8U girls), Julia Samson and Hannah Dougherty (1st and second place 9/10 girls), Miles Smachlo (3rd place 9/10 boys), Julia Pucciarelli and Jennifer Lucius (1st and 2nd place 11/12 girls), Alex Lee (3rd place 11/12 boys), Aimee Hooper and Olivia Samson (1st and 3rd place 13/14 girls), Antonio Lanzi (2nd place 13/14 boys), Kara Zebrowski (3rd place open girls), and Frankie Dyer (1st place open boys) Congratulations to all Starfish swimmers who participated in the Eastern Zone Long Course Championships as part of the Adirondack team !
Hannah, Erin, and Sarah Dougherty, Becca Quay, Julia and Olivia Samson, Julia, Miles, and Alex Smachlo, Antonio Lanzi, Alexander Lee, and Ryan Gordon
8/14/2008
The Albany Starfish Swim Club will be holding 2 Sessions of open tryouts.
Thursday 9/4 7:00 PM at Niskayuna HS
Friday 9/5 6:30 PM at Siena
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