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 six national meets, numerous regional meets and triathlons have consistently placed well. 

For more information, contact Northern Neck Family YMCA (804-435-0223) or coach Kathryn Gregory (804-462-5608).

Pictured Ray Funkhouser

VMST GREGG MEET February 9&10

Seven members of the Northern Neck Family YMCA masters swim team, the Stripers, participated in the David Gregg III Memorial Swim Meet on February 9 and 10.  Held at the NOVA of Virginia Aquatics Center in Richmond, the event was sponsored by Virginia Masters Team (VMST), and hosted more than 120 swimmers from 19 different teams.Regionally the local Striper Team is affiliated with VMST.

The meet was highlighted with a record-breaking 50-yard freestyle by VMST swimmer, Marie Kelleher, 100, who competed as the oldest female in history ever to swim an United States Masters event.

Richard (Dick) Scott received gold medals in the 50-yard breast stroke, 100-yard breast stroke, 200-yard breast stroke, 200-yard butterfly; 100, 200, and 400-yard individual medley.  Frank Miller also was golden in the 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and 1000-yard freestyle, as well as the 100-yard breast stroke.  All of his swims were in personal record times.

Andrea Latell finished first in the 1000-yard freestyle, 100-yard back stroke and 200-yard back stroke which was in personal record time; second in the 50-yard back stroke in personal record time, third in the 200-yard breast stroke in personal record time, and third in the 100-yard individual medley.  Esther Glover was first in the 50-yard breast stroke with a personal record, second in the 50-yard freestyle with a personal record, second in the 200-yard freestyle, third in 200-yard individual medley, and fifth in the 100-yard freestyle.  Charlotte Hollings swam to firsts in the 1000-yard freestyle (a personal record), 200-yard freestyle, 50-yard butterfly, 100-yard individual medley, 200-yard individual medley, and second in the 50-yard back stroke, and 200-yard backstroke, third in the 200-yard back stroke. Ray Funkhouser received firsts in the 100 and 200-yard breast stroke, and second in the 50-yard breast stroke.  Coach Kathryn Gregory placed first in the 50, 100, 200-yard backstroke and 100-yard individual medley.