Welcome to New Canaan YMCA’s Whirlwind Diving
Our program started in 1997, and has grown to well over 100 divers today. We welcome new divers in every age group and at every level. Our goal is to help every participant develop proper mechanics, have fun and meet their personal objectives – whether they are novice, recreational, or Junior Olympic athletes.
Our JO team competes at a national level, and has won 10 YMCA titles. Current divers include past champions at USA Diving national meets like Speedo, Age Groups, and East Nationals. The team returns five high school All Americans, seven divers who made it to Summer Nationals, and ten qualifiers for Spring East Nationals.
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For information on the 2009-10 Whirlwind Diving Program, please contact Joe Somma at .
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» Novice, Blue and Tri-State
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10 WHIRLWIND DIVERS QUALIFY FOR 2010 NATIONALS
FITZPATRICK AND SODOKOFF WIN SILVER MEDALS
With ten qualifiers, Whirlwind had one of its best years ever in 2010 at summer nationals. Congratulations to Lee Christensen, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Meredith Jonker, Alex Leinroth, Timmy Luz, Margaret Rogers, Justin Sodokoff, and Katie Warburg who qualified for Speedo Nationals along with Sam Scirbano and Kylie Towbin who qualified for Age Groups.
Four divers – Lee, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Justin – were Speedo finalists with Elizabeth and Justin taking home silver medals on three meter in 12-13 girls and 11 and under boys respectively. Elizabeth and Justin reached the finals in all three of their events. Margaret advanced on two events (one meter/platform), while Lee was a finalist on platform.
WHIRLWIND SCORES BIG AT SUMMER ZONES
Leading up to summer nationals, Whirlwind dove strongly at the Pittsburgh Zone meet finishing second behind Legacy Diving of Michigan. The meet was one of five zone qualifying meets held in July with over with twenty teams competing.
The team’s best performance at zones came from Elizabeth Fitzpatrick who won gold in all three of her events. Justin Sodokoff just missed the coveted hat trick with two golds and a silver medal. Other top 3 performances came from Margaret Rogers (two silver medals and one bronze), and Alex Leinroth (one silver).
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The coach will record important messages about snow closings, etc. Messages can also be left on voicemail at any time of the day or night.
Number: (203) 966-4528 ext. 301
Contact Us
Any suggestions or for more information, including team fees, contact Joe Somma at:
Phone: (203) 966-4528 ext. 159
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