Back-to-Back Championships for McArthur Sailfish

July 25th was a great day to be a Sailfish. Proving that last year’s championship victory was just the beginning, the McArthur Family YMCA Sailfish brought home the big trophy again last weekend, racking up a definitive 500-plus point win in the 2009 YMCA of Florida’s First Coast (YFFC) Swimming Championships at the Barco-Newton Family YMCA in Orange Park.
The action started on a sizzling Friday afternoon as the 6-and-under and 8-and-under swimmers hit the water. The smallest Sailfish stood tall, reached for the wall, and delivered a 200-point lead to their older teammates at the end of the day. 8-and-under girls Ciera Wilcox and Taylor Radcliffe dominated the field, setting three meet records (Wilcox – 100 Individual Medley and 25-yard Breaststroke; Radcliffe – 25-yard freestyle), and finishing first and second respectively in the high-points awards for their age group. 8-and-under boys Evan Crayton (25 Freestyle) and Jonah Braeger (100 IM) added their own meet records, and Crayton brought home the high points award for the 8-and-under boys. The 8-and-under girls’ Freestyle (Wilcox, Annie Tanner, Haylie Wallace, and Radcliffe) and Medley (Radcliffe, Julia Cox, Wilcox, and Wallace) relay teams finished the day with first place finishes and meet records.
The 10-and-under, 11-12, 13-14, and Senior swimmers took the pool by storm the next day. Determined to build their lead, the Sailfish continued to turn in personal bests and hard-fought finishes across the board. Maisie Gooch set a meet record in the 10-and-under 50 Backstroke and brought home the high points runner-up trophy. Not to be outdone by their younger counterparts, the 10-and-under girls’ Freestyle relay team (Lexie Sutton, Lindsey DeLille, Faith Leipau, and Gooch) outstroked the competition and set another meet record.
11-12 girls Jasmine Duke (50 Freestyle) and Colette Murphy (50 Breastroke) set meet records, and Duke tied with teammate Zoe Stein for the 11-12 girls’ high-point runner-up award. 13-year-old Juan Cardenas turned in another strong performance, setting a meet record in the 200 IM.
Ten Sailfish swimmers placed in the top three in all of their individual events. Jared Smith, Stein, Katy Weaver, and Thomas Seidel ended the day with three medals each, joining record-setters Wilcox, Radcliffe, Crayton, Gooch, Duke, and Cardenas.
Finishing the season in grand style, Sailfish swimmers chalked up a total of 10 A times, 32 BB times and 48 B times. From the first swimmers in the water to the last, each member of the team competed with pride, honor, and determination, giving their all to bring victory to the McArthur Family YMCA. It was, indeed, not only one but two great days to be a Sailfish. Of course, if you ask any one of them, they will say EVERY day is a great day to be a Sailfish!

Sailfish Spear Dolphins & ‘Cudas in Third Win

The McArthur YMCA Sailfish sped to another victory last Saturday, dominating the Dye-Clay Dolphins and Yates Barracudas. Blistering heat and strong competition could not keep the home team from rewriting the record book, with twelve swimmers posting fifteen new individual team records. First-time record-breakers included Aidan Pedersen, who broke a three-year-old record in the 6-&-under boys’ 25 butterfly, Matthew Stillwell (6-&-under boys’ 25 freestyle), Aaron Johnson (13-14 boys’ 200 IM), and Rachel Taylor (senior girls’ 200 IM). Evan Crayton (8-&-under boys’ 25 freestyle and 25 butterfly), Jasmine Duke (11-12 girls’ 50 butterfly and 100 IM), and Juan Cardenas (13-14 boys’ 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke) continued their streaks, adding two records apiece. Rounding out the romp were repeat record-holders Taylor Radcliffe (8-&-under girls’ 25 backstroke), Ciera Wilcox (8-&-under girls’ 100 IM), Maisie Gooch (10-&-under girls’ 100 IM), Jared Smith (10-&-under boys’ 50 backstroke), and Leah Wright (13-14 girls’ 100 butterfly).
Sofia Dupee, Maisie Gooch, and Juan Cardenas maintained perfect personal records, swimming undefeated in each appearance this season. Showing the depth of this year’s team, 41 swimmers turned in an impressive 83 National Time Standards, including 6 ‘A’ times, 25 ‘BB’ times, and 52 ‘B’ times.
The Sailfish host the Region AAA Meet on July 11. Top finishers in this meet will advance to the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast League Championships July 24-25 in Jacksonville, where the McArthur swimmers will defend their team’s title.

SAILFISH SIZZLE IN SEASON OPENER

Taking on not one but three challengers, 2008 YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Swimming Champions the McArthur Sailfish launched their title defense in a commanding 319-point victory on the road at Orange Park’s Bob Dye-Clay Family YMCA.
An unexpected change in venue led to a triple dual meet pitting the Sailfish against the Dye-Clay Dolphins, the Barco-Newton Fighting Marlins, and the St. Augustine Rays. Sailfish dominated across the board, racking up points from the first splash to the last touch. From the tiniest rookie (4-year-old Jules Hines) to the most seasoned veteran (18-year-old 2009 FBHS grad Amanda Stein), Sailfish swimmers showed their determination to stay unbeaten. As did 10 & Under Girls Freestyle relay team of (Devan Hines, Lindsey DeLille, Faith Leipau, and Lexie Sutton) showed their strength as they have been undefeated for 3 straight years.
8 year-old Ciera Wilcox captured first place finishes with two “A” times in the 25 back and 25 fly. Six individual Sailfish swam a total of ten “BB” times and twenty-five swimmers posted a total of thirty “B” times.
Ten new team records were set, including two each by veterans Juan Cardenas (13-14 100 back and 100 fly) and Katy Weaver (13-14 100 back and 200 IM). Sailfish newcomers Evan Crayton ( 8&U 25 free and 25 back) and Jasmine Duke (11-12 100 IM and 50 breast) made powerful debuts with two records apiece. Jillian Lunt (13-14 100 fly) and Amanda Stein (Senior 100 fly) each added one record to their collections.
The Sailfish are a record high 155 swimmers and eight volunteer coaches strong this season. Head Coach Mary Donn Bowman confirms the 2009 team is promising to be the best yet.
Next up for the Sailfish is the first of a three-meet home stand, taking on the St. Augustine Rays and the Arlington Riverfins in Fernandina Beach on Saturday.

2 Wins 3 to Go ... Game On!

With two wins under our belt we are off to a great start this season. Three meet to go... GAME ON!
With the team stronger and eager to win great things are going to happen. We had many unexpected amazing races this weekend. We had more team records broken and Time Standards achieved.
Hold your head High because We are the Mighty- Mighty Sailfish!
We had a great start to the meet with everyone Chicken Dancing ... Sailfish can Dance and Swim...all in the same day. Way to swim keep up the good practices and we will go far.

SWIMMER'S JUNK FOOD

Great for Breakfast-Instant Breakfast Drink, Slim-Fast or Generic
Boiled Egg, even that Egg-McMuffin.

SNACKS FOR MEETS
Fresh Fruit
Dried Fruit
Fruit Roll Ups
Fresh Veggies
Lean Lunch Meat- Turkey is the Best
Beef Sticks
Jerky
Teddy Grahams
Rice Krispy Treats
Snack Mix
Trail Mix
Dry Cereal
Pretzels
Popcorn
Crackers
Bread Sticks
Rice Cakes
Muffins
Bagels
Granola Bars

LIQUIDS FOR MEETS
Water
Kool-Aide
Fruit Juice
Iced Tea
Sports Drinks (in Moderation)
Coffee (in Moderation)

Swimmers MUST eat Breakfast this will FUEL you up for the Day.
You MUST drink regularly throughout the day in order replenish
Fluid loss and avoid dehydration. You need to keep the BODY
FUELED up UP... Eat small quantities all day so that you are
not over filled.
Swimmers you need to DRINK & EAT something after you have
swam so that you can start Re-Fueling the empty tank.
You DO Not want to swim on an empty Tank.
Make sure and see your coach after each race... There might be
a treat waiting for You!

YOU SHOULD NEVER GO TO PRACTICE ON AN EMPTY TANK
Snack before you get there and Don’t Forget your WATER!

GIRLS McArthur YMCA Sailfish Records

McArthur Sailfish GIRLS Records

6 & Under Girls
25 Free - Sofia Dupee~ 23.38 (2009)
25 Back - Sofia Dupee ~ 25.24 (2009)
25 Breast - Alexis Sutton ~ 32.126 (2006)
25 Fly - Sofia Dupee ~ 28.72 (2009)

8 & Under Girls
25 Free - Taylor Radcliffe ~ 16.99 (2009)
100 Free - Alexis Sutton ~ 1:30.04 (2008)
25 Back - Tayolr Radcliffe ~ 19.94 (2009)
25 Breast - Ciera Wilcox ~ 23.44 (2009)
25 Fly -Alexis Sutton ~ 19.68 (2008)
100 IM - Ceira Wilcox ~ 1:34.82 (2009)

10 & Under Girls
50 Free - Sofia Cardenas ~ 32.88 (2008)
100 Free - Maisie Gooch ~ 1:13.56 (2009)
50 Back - Maisie Gooch ~ 38.09 (2009)
50 Breast - Lindsey DeLille ~ 45.32 (2009)
50 Fly - Sofia Cardenas~ 37.38 (2008)
100 IM - Maisie Gooch ~ 1:24.84 (2009)

11 - 12 Girls
50 Free - Jasmine Duke ~ 27.96 (2009)
100 Free - Jasmine Duke ~ 1:04.69 (2009)
50 Back - Jasmine Duke ~ 35.62 (2009)
50 Breast -Colette Murphy ~ 40.37 (2009)
50 Fly - Jasmine Duke ~ 34.13 (2009))
100 IM - Jasmine Duke ~ 1:14.18 (2009)

13 - 14 Girls
50 Free - Katy Weaver ~ 31.37 (2009)
100 Free - Bridey Scully ~ 1:09.53 (2006)
100 Back - Katy Weaver ~ 1:24.63 (2009)
100 Breast - Katy Weaver ~ 1:31.06 (2009)
50 Fly- Katy Weaver ~ 34.51 (2009)
100 Fly - Jillian Lunt ~ 1:54.95 (2009)
200 IM - Katy Weaver ~ 2:51.75 (2009)

15 - UP Girls
50 Free - Amanda Stein ~ 28.09 (2009)
100 Free - Amanda Stein ~ 1:04.52 (2008)
100 Back - Amanda Stein ~ 1:19.27 (2008)
100 Breast - Bridey Scully ~ 1:27.56 (2007)
50 Fly- Amanda Stein ~ 34.78 (2009)
100 Fly - Amanda Stein ~ 1:17.13 (2009)
200 IM - Bridey Scully ~ 2:56.90 (2007)

BOYS McArthur Sailfish Records

McArthur YMCA Boys Records

6 & Under Boys
25 Free - Jonah Braeger ~ 25.15 (2008)
25 Back - Jonah Braeger ~ 32.50 (2008)
25 Breast - Conner Going ~ (2007)
25 Fly - Gabriel Grego ~ 34.75 (2006)

8 & Under Boys
25 Free - Evan Crayton ~ 17.41 (2009)
100 Free -
25 Back - Evan Crayton ~ 23.28 (2009)
25 Breast - Christopher Grego ~ 25.39 (2006)
25 Fly - Evan Crayton ~ 22.19 (2009)
100 IM - Jonah Braeger ~ 2:02.68 (2009)

10 & Under Boys
50 Free - Dillion Rozar~ 33.51 (2008)
100 Free - Dillion Rozar~ 1:16.54 (2008)
50 Back - Jared Smith - 43.33 (2009)
50 Breast - Dillion Rozar~ 43.31 (2008)
50 Fly - Dillion Rozar~ 37.83 (2008)
100 IM - Dillion Rozar~ 1:29.28 (2008)

11 - 12 Boys
50 Free - Juan Cardenas ~ 27.20 (2008)
100 Free - Juan Cardenas ~ 1:01.32 (2008)
50 Back - Juan Cardenas ~ 32.58 (2008)
50 Breast - Juan Cardenas~ 36.69 (2008)
50 Fly - Juan Cardenas ~ 31.09 (2008)
100 IM - Juan Cardenas ~ 1:10.58 (2008)

13 - 14 Boys
50 Free - Juan Cardenas ~ 27.59 (2009)
100 Free - Juan Cardenas ~ 58.46 (2009)
100 Back - Juan Cardenas ~ 1:11.17 (2009)
100 Breast - Juan Cardenas ~ 1:19.50 (2009)
50 Fly- Will Weaver ~ 43.15 (2009)
100 Fly - Juan Cardenas ~ 1:14.48 (2009)
200 IM ~ Aaron Johnson ~ 2:59.00 (2009)

15 - UP Boys
50 Free - CJ Zumbar ~ 24.04 (2007)
100 Free - CJ Zumbar ~ 52.33 (2007)
100 Back - Thomas Seidel ~ 1:01.66 (2008)
100 Breast - CJ Zumbar ~ 1:10.72 (2007)
50 Fly- Thomas Seidel ~ 29.46 (2008)
100 Fly - Conner Lawrence ~ 1:10.37 (2008)
200 IM - CJ Zumbar ~ 2:25.64 (2007)