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Connecticut Senior Championship
July 23-26, 2009
Raining Records
... and More Records

08.01.09 Update: In addition to the 28 individual records, 19 CSI relay records were broken. CDOG, PAC, RAC, SNCO and WRAT relay teams broke records. Congratulations!

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 Relay Records

(Go to Individual Records)

Relay

 

 

Res Record

CT Record

CDOG

SR Men

400 FR

 

3:35.86

(T. McNamara, E. Testa, A. Mizzell, J. Pretto)

PAC

17-18 Boys

200 MR

 

1:51.14

C. Hessler, B. Dwyer, E. Douglas, T.Hessler

PAC

17-18 Boys

400 MR

 

4:07.73

C. Hessler, B. Dwyer, E. Douglas, C. McTaggart

RAC

15-16 Boys

200 FR

1:42.49

1:42.49

S. Sutherland, A.  Klutey, G. Smith, B. Bollerman

RAC

15-16 Boys

400 FR

3:38.18

3:38.18

A.  Klutey, S. Sutherland, G. Smith, B. Bollerman

RAC

15-16 Boys

800 FR

7:53.66

7:53.66

S. Sutherland, A.  Klutey, G. Smith, B. Bollerman

RAC

SR Men

800 FR

 

7:53.66

S. Sutherland, A.  Klutey, G. Smith, B. Bollerman

RAC

15-16 Boys

200 MR

1:54.51

1:54.51

A.  Klutey, B. Bollerman, G. Smith, S. Sutherland

RAC

15-16 Boys

400 MR

4:10.49

4:10.49

A.  Klutey, B. Bollerman, G. Smith, S. Sutherland

SNCO

17-18 Girls

800 FR

8:36.79

8:36.79

A. Mathieu, A. Koelle, A. Kearns, C. Wilson

SNCO

SR Women

200 MR

 

2:03.62

A. Thomas, H. Sinatro, D. Grindall, M. Kearney

SNCO

SR Women

 400 MR

 

4:23.54

J. Ress, H. Sinatro, D. Grindall, M. Kearney

WRAT

17-18 Boys

400 FR

 

3:45.53

E. Trotta, B. Platow, C. Wiederecht, C. Hood

 Many storms have rolled through Connecticut recently but nothing like the rainstorm of broken records that hit Wesleyan University's Freeman Athletic Center this past weekend.

Fourteen athletes representing 12 different clubs knocked down 28 CSI records during the 2009 Senior Championship.  Wow!

Bob Shearer, RAC, was elected Senior Coach of the Year by his peers.  Congratulations, Bob!

Congratulations to our record-breakers and all the fine athletes and coaches that participated in this meet.

Letter from Jeff Gray, Meet Referee

Scores
Individual Records

(Go to Relay Records)

Swimmer

   

Res Record

CT Record

Andrew Ahlberg

SNCO

     

1:56.16

17-18

200L Free

 

1:56.16

Ryan Cutter

SHKS

     

2:07.29

17-18

200L Fly

 

2:07.29

Katie Gardocki

BEAR

     

2:04.88

17-18

200L Free

 

2:04.88

4:59.01

17-18

400L IM

4:59.01

4:59.01

2:20.67

17-18

200L IM

 

2:20.67

Dana Grindall

SNCO

     

2:18.84

13-14

200L Fly

2:18.84

2:18.84

1:03.17

13-14

100L Fly

 

1:03.17

Christian Higgins

NCY

     

1:04.69

Senior

100L Breast

 

1:04.69

1:04.69

15-16

100L Breast

1:04.69

1:04.69

2:19.58

Senior

200L Breast

 

2:19.58

2:19.58

15-16

200L Breast

2:19.58

2:19.58

Addison Koelle

SNCO

     

1:02.25

17-18

100L Fly

 

1:02.25

2:18.12

17-18

200L Fly

 

2:18.12

Andrew Klutey

RAC

     

1:55.72

15-16

200L Free

 

1:55.72

Matthew Lee

OMNI

     

16:14.03

Senior

1500L Free

 

16:14.03

Faith Martin

CCAT

     

2:20.13

Senior

200L IM

 

2:20.13

2:20.13

15-16

200L IM

 

2:20.13

Connor Maher

HNHS

     

4:36.69

15-16

400L IM

 

4:36.69

Jack Pretto

CDOG

     

59.09

17-18

100L Back

 

59.04

Patrick Savidge

WWRX

     

18:20.08

11-12

1500L Free

18:20.08

18:20.08

Eric Sokolosky

BRS

     

23.68

17-18

50L Free

 

23.68

Emily Weir

GRYM

     

1:13.17

17-18

100L Breast

1:13.17

1:13.17

 Note about the 2009 Senior Open records: Caroline Wilson, SNCO, also broke the 17/18 400 IM CT record with a  5:00.29 swim. but was the second-place 17/18 finisher and therefore was not awarded the 17/18 record. 

Letter from Jeff Gray, Meet Referee

This past weekend Connecticut Swimming hosted the 2009 Long Course Connecticut Senior Open Championships.  Before we get too far away from the weekend, and caught up in other matters, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone in Connecticut Swimming who participated in the weekend's events.  

The members of the Senior Committee did an outstanding job.  My thanks to Henk Jansen, the Senior Committee Chair, Anne Geissinger, the Meet Director, Henk's assistant coach Jason Cochran, and all of the Senior Committee volunteers for the time and effort that they put into the weekend. I truly appreciate all that they did to make the weekend the success that it was.

Our parent volunteers were outstanding throughout the weekend once again. Available, helpful, cheerful, always pleasant and armed with good humor.  This group is particularly broad, and includes dedicated meet officials, competent computer experts, hospitality specialists, and countless administrative loyalists, all of whom gave so generously of their time and talents, in support of our kids throughout the state of Connecticut who have chosen the sport of swimming as an area of focused dedication.  Many of the volunteers in these categories were present throughout the entire weekend, and I appreciate all that they did to make the meet run so smoothly.  Thank you to all for your support and time this past weekend and throughout the year.  It was a pleasure to work with you.

The coaches are a group that I am particularly fond of.  I admire their tireless dedication and commitment to our athletes.  I have always appreciated their comradery on the deck, more than they may know.  I'm very proud to work with all of those who staff our coaching ranks, and I truly enjoy our time together on the deck.  I even enjoy the minor dust ups that we occasionally have, all of which are resolved with grace and good humor.  You're all terrific, and it's been an honor getting to know all of you throughout the years.

Last but not least, I could not be more proud of our athletes.  From the 11 and 12 year olds who were appearing at Senior Opens for the very first time, all the way up to our seasoned veteran swimmers, and everyone in between, our kids displayed good sportsmanship, outstanding character and well developed athletic skills.   I've had the pleasure of getting acquainted with many of our  high school, college , and post college swimmers over the years, as well as many of our young coaches who were former athletes in Connecticut Swimming.  I've known and had the pleasure of watching many of them compete since they were junior high school kids, swimming in Age Groups.  It's been so much fun watching them all grow up and advance, as swimmers and more importantly as young adults.. They are shining examples of our mission, and their development is the very reason that so many of our coaches and volunteers dedicate their time and talents to Connecticut Swimming.  It's truly my honor to know and serve all of our athletes.  

As the General Chair for Connecticut Swimming, I was proud of everyone this past weekend, and proud of the event we put on for our swimmers. For those of us who are involved in Connecticut Swimming in our different capacities, this past weekend is what it's all about: the all around development of kids as young adults, the refinement of their swimming talents, and fast swimming. Connecticut Swimming is comprised of terrific kids, and outstanding volunteers who give generously of their time.  It's my pleasure to serve and be associated with all of you.  

Great job, everyone.
 
Jeffrey L. Gray
General Chair
Connecticut Swimming
 

 

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