SHST Weekly Newsletter - July 1, 2024

The Sleepy Hollow Sea Lions claimed victory in their final event of the year, the Marin Swim League Championships, a.k.a. ‘Champs’. Saturday was a sizzler, and when they weren’t frying in the merch line, swimmers kept cool by hanging out under shade tents writing 'Eat My Bubbles' on each other's backs, and sipping smoothies. The Sea Lions hit the pool deck donning their new hot pink Champs swim caps for the mixed medley relays, taking first place in 4 out of 5 relays! Zoe Singleton (Girls 11-12) won a triple crown for her three races with best times for each. Hunter Panzica (Boys 11-12) and Elsa Kastner (Girls 13-14) also earned triple crown honors, earning the maximum 60 points each for the team. Elsa’s 50Y Fly broke the Sleepy Hollow swim team record, putting her in first place on the board. Charlie Bennett (Boys 8&U), Baxter Dixon (Boys 11-12), and Winn Olson (Boys 9-10) scored big for the team, placing top three in each of their events. Hailey Bennett and Maeve Kastner (Girls 9-10) both placed 1-1-2 in their events, nabbing 57 points each for the team. Hailey Bennett broke the Sleepy Hollow swim team record for the 100Y I.M., placing her at the top of the board.  Nate Greenberg (Boys 15-18) broke the 30-year-old Sleepy Hollow swim team 100Y Free record (set by Coach Mark’s brother!), placing him at the top of the board. The Sea Lions finished the fantastic day, winning 3 out of 5 of the Free relays, and earning a staggering 2,342 points and 269 best times! Congratulations Sea Lions, what an incredible way to end the season!

 

 

TOP TEN BOARD:

Hailey Bennett, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, improved time, moved from 8^th place to 6^th place (28.33)

Hailey Bennett, Girls 9-10 50Y Back, improved time, moved from 5^th place to 2^nd place (32.93)

Hailey Bennett, Boys 9-10 100Y I.M., improved time, moved from 4^th to 1^st place (1:10.18)

Maeve Kastner, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, improved time, moved from 6^th place to 2^nd place (27.97)

Maeve Kastner, Girls 9-10 50Y Fly, improved time, moved from 7^th place to 2^nd place (30.63)

Maeve Kastner, Girls 9-10 100Y I.M., new to board in 10^th place (1:15.30)

Zoe Singleton, Girls 11-12 50Y Free, new to board in 7^th place (26.10)

Zoe Singleton, Girls 11-12 50Y Fly, moved from 5^th place to 3^rd place (28.43)

Hunter Panzica, Boys 11-12 50Y Fly, new to board in 10^th place (29.13)

Kathryn Fahy, Girls 13-14 50Y Breast, new to board in 7^th place (33.10)

Elsa Kastner, Girls 13-14 50Y Free, improved time in 8^th place (25.25)

Elsa Kastner, Girls 13-14 50Y Fly, moved from 4^th place to 1^st place, (27.25)

Holly Hovey, Girls 15-18 50Y Free, moved onto board in 3^rd place, (54.48)

Holly Hovey, Girls 15-18 50Y Breast, moved onto board in 10^th place, (34.59)

Holly Hovey, Girls 15-18 100Y I.M., moved onto board in 7^th place, (1:04.74)

Nate Greenberg, Boys 15-18 100Y Free, moved onto board in 1^st place, (48.48)

Nate Greenberg, Boys 15-18 50Y Fly, moved onto board in 8^th place, (25.15)

Nate Greenberg, Boys 15-18 100Y I.M., moved onto board in 7^th place, (56.85)

 

 

BIGGEST DROPS:

Charlie Bennett, Boys 8&U 100Y I.M., -8.69

Nate Greenberg, Boys 15-18 100Y Free, -6.85

Amanda Parlette, Girls 9-10 50Y Back, -6.80

Enzo Salibello, Boys 11-12 50Y Free, -6.07

Isla Manning, Girls 11-12 50Y Breast, -5.92

Justin Tachiki, Boys 15-18 100Y I.M., -5.16

Jessie Wuertz, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, -4.91

Kathryn Fahy, Girls 13-14 100Y I.M., -4.87

Camden Fay, Boys 9-10 50Y Breast, -4.77

Sarah Brennan, Girls 11-12 50Y Breast, -4.52

Caroline Lane, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, -4.43

Winston Olson, Boys 9-10 100Y I.M., -4.00

Elle Feichtmeir, Girls 8&U 100Y I.M., -4.00

Lucy Coughlin, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, -3.67

Sofia Gidirim, Girls 9-10 50Y Free, -3.62

Henry Dameron, Boys 9-10 50Y Breast, -3.61

Jacob Brennan, Boys 9-10 100Y I.M., -3.60

Zalea Fruhauf, Girls 11-12 50Y Back, -3.54

Amanda Parlette, Girls 9-10 50Y Breast, -3.52

Lucy Coughlin, Girls 9-10 50Y Breast, -3.43

 

 

TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS:

Zoe Singleton (Girls 11-12) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.

Hunter Panzica (Boys 11-12) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.

Elsa Kastner (Girls 13-14) 50Y Free, 50Y Fly, 100Y I.M.

                                        

                        

The spectacular 2024 end-of-season video will be posted at the end of the day in the video library and photos from every 2024 meet are available in the photo library. Huge THANK YOU to Mara Olson for creating the video and to our talented photo team Ezra Shaw, Amy Salisbury, Jennie Skelton, Nili Maldeniya, Cara Barr, Jay Simon, for capturing this memorable season for all! Make sure you have a box of tissues on hand when you sit down to watch this video.  Its very special. 

 

Ribbon boxes will stay out at the pool for a few weeks - please pop by to pick up your ribbons as soon as possible. Your swimmer can still trade in Best Time ribbons for stars with Coach Paul at the pool (Mon-Thurs 9:30-noon).

 

Remember, Champs ribbons are different than dual meets, as there are not ribbons for every swimmer in every race. Heat winners get a ribbon, the top 8 in an overall event get a medal, and 9th - 16th place get an event ribbon. 

 

If you weren't able to come to the Champs Dinner, you can stop by the pool during the hours above and Coach Paul can give you your swimmer's end-of-year gift.

 

 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT....

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Donations

 

Every dollar and donation counts! You can donate any amount to our team HERE, and/or donate/sponsor a specific Fun event HERE. Your donation will be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

 

We would like to thank Zamira Solari Realty for sponsoring the team's Fun Fridays again this season! Thank you to the Clarke Family and Celebrations of Marin for donating to the Champs Dinner again this year. We appreciate your generosity and support!