JEN SCHUMACHER PREPARES TO SWIM TO CATALINA

Long time NOVA swimmer, and former coach, will take to the waters again - BUT this time it will be more adventure than for ribbons, medals or best times. Jen has begun her preparations for the 21 mile Catalina crossing by training upwards of 7 hours straight in the ocean. NOVA members are encouraged to follow her preparations by following Jen on her BLOG. Anyone interested in supporting Jen’s effort with a financial contribution is encouraged to drop Jen a note. GO NOVA!

http://www.jenschumacher.com/

 

NOVA Captures June Age Group Championship - Odgers and Eastin set new records!!!

Isabelle Odgers set a new team record in the 7-8 50 Breast.  Odgers time of 47.50 beat the previous mark held since 1986 by Karen Thompson (48.65).  In addition, her 100 breastroke time of 1:43.12 bettered Brigitta Games time of 1:44.89 set in 2003.

Ella Eastin set new SCS records in the 11/12 200 Back (2:25.72) and the 100 Fly (1:04.91) breaking the mark held by Tara Thomas.  Eastin also set new NOVA team records in the 100 Free (59.97) lowering the record held by Courtney Cashion since 1998.  The 50 Fly (29.66) breaking Lindsey Buck’s mark set in 1996. 

Listed below are the NOVA swimmers who won Individual and Relay Titles.

9-10’s:

Aislinn Light   200 Free (2:23.14), 50 Fly (32.70), 200 IM (2:41.72), 100 Free (1:05.59), 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly (1:12.79), 50 Free (29.91)

Celine Nie   100 Breast (1:31.73), 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay

Joyce Yang   200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay

Carly Perri   200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay

Jack Hamamoto   200 Medley Relay

Sheldon Ho   200 Medley Relay

Kaiki Takahashi   200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly (1:17.60)

Chad Nelson   200 Medley Relay

11-12’s

Ella Eastin   100 Back (1:08.68), 50 Fly (29.66), 400 Medley Relay, 200 IM (2:28.55), 50 Back (32.05), 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly (1:04.91), 400 Free Relay, 200 Back (2:25.72)

Taylor Newton   400 Free Relay

Thomas Smith   400 Medley Relay, 50 Back (32.73)

Riki Yamamoto   400 Medley Relay

Jason Rodriguez   400 Medley Relay, 100 Breast (1:22:46)

Donny Hadden   400 Medley Relay

Devin Newton   400 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, 

Natalie Manders   400 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 50 Breast (37.66)

Judd Howard   50 Breast (37.13)

Courtney Mykkanen   400 Free Relay, 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay

Natalie Contreras   200 Medley Relay

13-14’s:

Dayai Choi   200 IM (2:27.05), 400 Medley Relay, 100 Free (59.41) 100 Back (1:08.27), 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 50 Free (27.72), 400 Free Relay

Julia Ju   800 Free Relay

Cheyenne Low   800 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay

Lindsey Engel   800 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

Joshua Smith   200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

Kane Kaneshiro   200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

Austin Kong   200 Medley Relay

Michael Chang  200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

Kyle Lee   200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

Allegra Ingerson   800 Free Relay, 400 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

Margaret Burton   200 Breast (2:47.25), 400 Medley Relay, 200 Medley Relay, 100 Breast (1:16.92)

Christy Wilde   400 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2009

For most of us the end of the school year represents summer, vacations, and time to relax. For a select few, however, the meaning is far more significant as they leave high school for the last time and begin a new chapter in their lives as they prepare themselves for their new college expereince.

The Novaquatics is proud and honored to congratulate the Graduating Senior Class of 2009.  Many of these now young adults have been with our program from the very beginning, swimming through the ranks of our developmental program, into our age-group program, and finally finishing with our Senior Training Groups. 

“We are honored and proud that each of these swimmers have called us home for the last several years.” commented Associate head Coach Ken LaMont”  It has been a privilege to work with each one of them, as they will be missed from our NOVA Family.  It is always exciting knowing that we have had such a major influence during their young developing years”

We wish them the best of luck with all their future plans

Dan Cameron - Cal State Fullerton

Bethany Cameron - Grove City

Nicole Frost - University of Connecticut

Tommy Jankovich - SMU

JD Marcin - UCLA

Piper Marshburn - Delta State University

Melissa Martinez - St. John’s

Caila Poythress - St. Mary’s

Josh Reagan - Soka University

Ian Richards - Orange Coast College

Andrea Seffens - Washington and Lee University

Chris Uncanin - Orange Coast College

Chelsea Wild - USC

Katy Williams - Azusa Pacific University