http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/columns/story?columnist=fordbonnied&id=5732899 Here is an article discribing Fran Crippen, and the events surrounding his tragic loss, I think that it is important that everyone know that the world lost someone great and we should not let that go without reflextion and determination to never let it happen again. Following is information for the memorial services being planned for Fran Crippen. When: Saturday, October 30 Where: St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church 219 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Viewing: 8:30 a.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Burial: Calvery Cemetery In lieu of flowers, the Crippen...

Written by: Sara McLarty When you’re really hungry and you don’t have a lot of money, you go for the value meal. Whether it’s a sandwich, a side salad and a drink or whatever, the value meal usually gives you the most calories for the least amount of money. Knowing where to focus your efforts can help you improve your swim quickly. Photo: Nils Nilsen An oddly similar phenomenon happens during swim training as well: You are hungry for improvement in your swimming yet have a limited budget of time...

NRG Swimmers & Parents, To recap last nights parents meeting with some expansion on details discussed: · Welcome to the 2010-11 Short Course Season o September 7 th through the end of March o Long Course Season will start the beginning of April § Short break (approximately 1 week) for age group swimmers § No break for Atomic Program Swimmers · Coaching Staff o Head Coach and Team Manager- Raymond Keown o Head Age Group Coach- Katie Bateman o Developmental Squad Coach- Andrei Luchuk o Prep Squad Coach- Erin Bateman...

Tonight at Middle Atlantic Senior Championships our own Blase Szyszko qualified for Senior Nationals in the 100 Breaststroke at 1:05.26, placing second to David Nolan in finals. We are so proud of what Blase has been able to overcome and acheive this summer, battling Mono and managing to still train hard enough to acheive such a high honor among the nation's best. Friday Blase swims the 200 Breast. Please pull for him, and leave him in your prayers as he tries to become NRG's most recent representitive at one of...