A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ROSELLE RACERS:
| 1971 |
The Roselle Racers were formed and participated in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference. |
| 1976 |
The Racers joined the DuPage Swim & Dive Conference. |
| 1979 |
The Racers entered the White Division. |
| 1979-2001 |
The Roselle Racers remains in the White Division and wins several White Division Championships. |
| 2001 |
Referendum fails and Kemmerling Pool closes. Roselle Park District provides financial support for rental of Streamwood Aquarius Pool for practices and home meets. The Racers celebrate their 30th anniversary. |
| 2002 |
The Racers compete in the Red Division. They win A & B Conference and move back into the White Division. IN November, a 4th referendum run by the Roselle Community Parks group fails by a narrow margin. |
| 2003 |
The Roselle Park District can no longer subsidize the Racers. Thanks to the support from the community (Taste of Roselle, McDonald’s & The Chamber of Commerce) the Racers are able to get financial backing to rent Streamwood’s pool. The Racers remain in the White Division. |
| 2004 |
The Racers host White Division A-Conference. The Racers move to the Red Division. |
| 2006 |
With a 2:1 margin; Roselle Park District voters approve a bond-funding referendum to renovate Kemmerling Park and replace Kemmerling Pool With community and park district support, the Racers have survived and thrived for 7 seasons as nomads! |
| 2008 |
The new Kemmerling Pool and Park opens! Thank you to the taxpayers and Park Commissioners! Racers compete in the Red Division, win A Conference and move back to the White Division. |
| 2011 |
The Roselle Racers celebrate their 40th season. |
| 2012 |
The Racers add diving to their program to become the Roselle Racers Swim & Dive Team! |
| 2013 |
Racers host White Division B Conference. Racers compete in White Division. |
| 2014 |
Racers compete in White Division. Heat winner tags were implemented. Changed over to new timing system: Colorado Dolphin Timing System. |
| 2015 |
Racers compete in Red Division. |
| 2016 |
Racers compete in White Division. Dive team ends after season. |
| 2017 |
Racers compete in White Division. |
| 2018 |
Racers host White Division A Conference. Racers move down to Red Division. |
| 2019 |
Racers host Red Division A Conference. Pool equipment breaks down – start season off using Streamwood indoor pool. Middle of season back at our pool. Racers compete in Red Division. Racers get custom swimsuits. |
| 2020 |
All DSDC swim clubs closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2021 |
The Racers celebrations their 50th season. First year implementing online forms. First year competing with virtual meets due to COVID-19 regulations from IDPH. No Conferences held through DSDC due to COVID-19. Racers compete in Red Division. |
ROSELLE RACER BOARD HISTORY
1981
President Sharon Holz
Vice President Marilyn Ternovitz
Secretary Jan Swiontek
Treasurer Jim Sontheimer
1982
President
Vice President
Secretary Rodi Marr
Treasurer
1983
President Pat Schafehen, Diane Nielsen, and Marilyn Ternovits
Vice President
Secretary Dee Stuart and Barb Mihallik
Treasurer Clarence Zielinski
1984
1985
President Tom Owen
Vice President Dee Stuart
Secretary Diane Gendusa
Treasurer Judy Conradt
1986
1987
1988
President Jim Hodgon
Vice President Barb Layer
Secretary
Treasurer Judy Conradt
1989
President Jim Hodgon
Vice President Barb Krystofiak
Secretary Lesley Goodin and Barb Layer
Treasurer Judy Conradt
1990
President Tom Owen
Vice President Barb Layer
Secretary Barb Krzystofiak
Treasurer Judy Winkler
1991
President Judi Winkler
Vice President Larry Nybo
Secretary Barb Layer
Treasurer Julia Prosser
1992
President Lauren and Bill Plasschaert
Vice President Eileen and Chet Goodin
Secretary Barb Layer
Treasurer Julia Prosser
1993
President Lauren and Bill Plasschaert
Vice President Eileen and Chet Goodin
Secretary Cathe Ondek
Treasurer Julia Prosser
1994
1995 President Barb Layer
Vice President Julia and Daryl Prosser
Secretary Joan Sukowitz
Treasurer Terry Smith
1996
President Barb Layer
Vice President Shelly Wallace
Secretary Joan Sukowicz
Treasurer Margo Stager and Maria Miller
1997
President Mary and Mark Swiderski and Jeff and Barb Boehler
Vice President
Secretary Cathe Ondek
Treasurer Margo Stager and Maria Miller
1998
President Mary and Mark Swiderski and Jeff and Barb Boehler
Vice President
Secretary Gail Sheluga Treasurer Karen Blinstrup
1999
President Mary and Mark Swiderski and Jeff and Barb Boehler
Vice President
Secretary Gail Sheluga
Treasurer Cathe Ondek
2000
President Michelle McElroy and Andrea Pindak
Vice President
Secretary Gail Sheluga and Patty Kornacker
Treasurer Petrucci and Mildren families
2001
President Gail Sheluga
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
2002
President Mark and Mary Swiderski and Jeff and Barb Boehler
Vice President
Secretary Sue Gransee
Treasurer Marty Mildren
2003
President Jeff Mazzuca and Jim and Beth McShane
Vice President
Secretary Bob and Sue Gransee
Treasurer Marty Mildren
2004
President Jeff and Susan Mazzuca Jim and Beth McShane
Vice President
Secretary Bob and Sue Gransee
Treasurer Marty Mildren
2005
President Jeff and Susan Mazzuca Jim and Beth McShane
Vice President
Secretary Barb Hochstadt
Treasurer Marty Mildren
2006
President Betsy and John Grandfeldt and Elaine and John Perrecone
Vice President
Secretary Barb Hochstadt
Treasurer Marty Mildren
2007
President Betsy and John Grandfeldt and Elaine and John Perrecone
Vice President
Secretary Barb Hochstadt
Treasurer Marty Mildren
2008
President Barb Layer and Leslie Bezzaz
Vice President
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2009
President Barb Layer and Leslie Bezzaz
Vice President
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2010
President Barb Layer and Julie Wawczak
Vice President David & Mary Hourigan
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2011
President Julie Wawczak
Vice President David & Mary Hourigan
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2012
President Julie Wawczak
Vice President David & Mary Hourigan / Eileen Kaiser
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2013
President Julie Wawczak
Vice President Eileen Kaiser
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2014
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary Marge Wagner
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2015
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary Lisa Montgomery
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2016
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary Lisa Montgomery
Treasurer Ann Adelman
2017
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary Lisa Montgomery
Treasurer Cyndy Adcock
2018
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary Lisa Montgomery
Treasurer Cyndy Adcock
2019
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer Cydny Adcock
2020
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer Cydny Adcock
2021
President Tracy Gonzalez & Vanessa Lawson
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer Cyndy Adcock
