Striper Swimming  

Individual focus on improving stroke technique is part of the story.  Specific and measurable goals with progress charted are more of the story. Challenges which include swim meet preparation and readiness are encouraged, but optional. Parties and social times.  Mutual support. Yes indeed!

If your goals do not include competition, Masters will still address your personal needs, and help improve your swimming in an enjoyable team environment. Gains in aerobic fitness, flexibility and strength are a sure thing.

The team is organized within United States Masters Swimming Association, and as part of the Virginia state local association. Its members have participated competitively at several levels and receive the benefits of their umbrella affiliations, which include YMCA Aquatics. Stripers in four national meets, numerous regional meets and triathlons have consistently placed well. 

Team registrations will begin in late August. For more information you may contact the Northern Neck Family YMCA at (804)435-0223.

Scott Celebrates With Record Swims

Richard (Dick) Scott really knows how to celebrate a 75th birthday! The competitive swimmer and his wife, Rita, recently headed south for a trip combining vacation, visit of friends, and three long course meters swim meets.

At the June 12-13 Sarasota, Florida “Bumpy Jones” Invitational, Scott swam the 50-meter, 100-meter, and 200-meter breaststroke; the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly; and the 400-meter individual medley. All six swims resulted in Virginia masters state records in his new 75-79 age group. He already holds two state records in the 70-74 age group. 

Scott competed in the June 19-20 Swimming Hall of Fame Summer Splash Meet in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, bettering his record 400-meter Individual Medley time by 20 seconds. The 400 IM is arguably the most difficult swimming event, since it requires proficiency in all four competitive strokes.

In the final leg of his “Tour de Long Course Meters,” Scott swam at the Team Greenville Masters Invitational in South Carolina on June 26 and 27. He accomplished a personal record in the 50-meter butterfly, and lowered his Virginia state record by more than 35 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, lowered his state record by more than one minute and ten seconds in the 200-meter butterfly, and lowered his state record by more than 36 seconds in the 400-meter individual medley!
                      Congratulations to OUR HERO!