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All Dual Meet results to date are posted under the "Meet Information" tab "Dual Meets". Highlights are as follows: WY Boys “B” Wins Battle with FOBY The Westfield Area Y Devilfish Boys “B” Swim Team claimed a victory over the Freehold Old Bridge YMCA Purple, 188-180, November 10. Top swims for the Devilfish include the following:8U: John Veres and Will Dailey placed first and third for 25 free. Veres touched second (25 breast.) Leo Mangiamele won 25 back and 25 fly.9-10: Aidan Fitzpatrick took second place (100IM). Zachary Williams and...
Devilfish Caroline Baldwin and Carly Whitmer competed at USA Swimming and Speedo Short Course Junior National Championships held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN Dec 6-8. Baldwin, a junior at Westfield HS qualified to compete in the 50 yd Free, 100 yd Back and 200 yd Back. She qualified for finals in the 100 Back, resetting a WY record she owned (55.45) in prelims. She placed 21stoverall at finals! Baldwin also bested her previous WY 200 Back record during prelims at 2:03:03. Whitmer, a senior at Mount St...
Taking time out from their Holiday party fun, Devilfish 12&U swimmers collected products to aid the storm clean-up efforts in NJ. Thank you to Oscar and Mary Commacho for these great pictures!
Carly Whitmer has signed a national letter of intent to attend and compete for George Washington University next year. Carly signed her letter in a special ceremony at Mount St. Mary Academy, with Westfield Y head age group coach Jackie Whitty in attendance. A two-time USA Swimming Academic All-America, Carly said she selected George Washington for its athletic reputation and its high academic standards. "I love the balance between athletics, academics, and spending time with the team," she said. "With an intended major in international business, Washington D.C. is without...
The Westfield Area Y Devilfish Swim Team garnered victories, best times and experience in new events at the MCY Harvest Meet hosted by the Greater Morristown YMCA (MCY) on November 24-25. The Devilfish fielded a large team as this invitational required no time standards. This open format allowed younger or less experienced swimmers a chance to try longer, mid-distance events. MCY’s pool is a challenging 25 meter short course, longer than the more traditional 25 yards. Roan Baker (8&U 50m Breast,100m Free), Eric Bebel (11-12 100m Fly), Ryan Bebel (11-12m...
Calling all 12 and unders and their older teammates--Let's PartyTogether! Please join us for the Holiday Party on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 6:00-8:30. pm Location: the gym at the main YMCA. (Light snacks will be served). Admission:Please bring cleaning supplies for Families who need help recovering from Hurricane Sandy Requested Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity cleaning items are: Paper towels, Clorox, Vinegar, Ammonia, 409, Windex, Sponges, Spray Bottles, and Cleaning gloves for men and women We have the best entertainment ever! Balloon Art--What do you want made to...
ItsII Its Holiday Party time! Saturday, December 1st 6:00 to 8:30 Westfield YMCA Gym Admission: Cleaning supplies donation for NJ Hurricane Sandy Victims (Paper towels, Clorox, Ammonia, 409 etc) Together ‘Big and Little’ Devilfish can help NJ and have fun! Face Painting-Rock Wall- Glitter Tattoos-Balloon Art-Moon Bounce
The Westfield Area Y Devilfish Swim Team was up to the challenge at the X-Cel Fall Festival of X-cellence Invitational Swim Meet held at Princeton University, October 26-28. This early season invitational is always a well- attended, competitive meet. The following Devilfish swimmers placed in the top sixteen for individual performances in their age group: 10&U Girls: Julia McGann, 6thplace (100 Fly), 7th(200 free and 50 back), 8th(50 free and 100 free). 11-12 Girls: Aidan Donohue, 10thplace(200 breast) and 12th(100 breast).11-12 Boys: Eric Bebel, 15thplace-tie (50 Free); Ryan Bebel, 5thplace...
COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11/7 *Swimmers can turn in their cookie dough order forms to their practice coach through 11/07/2012. THe order will be placed Wednesday evening. *Gift wrap orders should be placed directly online at www.sallyfoster.com. Please use or team’s account number#539781, or our account name YMCA-Westfield-Swim Team when placing your order. All orders $50 and above ship directly to your home for free, while those less than $50 are guaranteed a flat shipping rate of $3.95. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! For more information contact Cindy...
First dual meet results: SVY TOPS WY DEVILFISH BOYS' B and WY DEVILFISH GIRLS' B FALL TO RBY, October 20. Full results are available on TU under Meet Information--"Dual Meets" Devilfish Boys' B Swim Team lost to Somerset Valley YMCA Boys “White” team 170-201The following swims were top point winners: 8U: John Veres and Will Dailey placed 1,2 (25yd Free.) Veres and Benjamin Tretter touched 2,3 (25 Breast.) TJ Walsh and Leo Mangiamele placed 1,2 (25 Fly.) 9-10: Aidan Fitzpatrick won 100IM with Zachary Willams finishing third. Henry Brown and...
