Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club
Meet Results
Florida Swimming Junior Olympic Championships
February 18-21 in Clearwater, FL
ATAC sent 30 swimmers to the Florida Swimming Junior Olympic Championships, February 18-21 in Clearwater, FL. ATAC place 5th as a team overall out of a total of 45 teams.
Individual Junior Olympic Champions included Wyatt Foote, boys 10 and under 100 yard breaststroke and 100 yard individual medley; and Lia Lombardi, girls 13-14 100 yard breaststroke, 200 yard breaststroke, and 200 yard individual medley.
Individual silver medalists included Rafaele Chambasian, boys 10 and under 50 yard breaststroke; Wyatt Foote, boys 10 and under 200 yard individual medley; Cece Williams, girls 13-14 200 yard individual medley; and John Yambor-Maul, boys 10 and under 50 yard butterfly
Individual bronze medalists included Rafaele Chambasian, boys 10 and under 100 yard breaststroke; Wyatt Foote, boys 10 and under 50 yard breaststroke; Lia Lombardi, girls 13-14 400 yard individual medley; and Cece Williams, girls 13-14 100 yard freestyle.
Relay team champions included the boys 10 and under 200 yard freestyle relay of John Yambor-Maul, Rafaele Chambasian, Trevor Vandenberg, and Wyatt Foote; the boys 10 and under 200 medley relay of Trevor Vandenberg, Rafaele Chambasian, John Yambor-Maul, and Wyatt Foote; the girls 13-14 200 yard freestyle relay of Delaney Barnard, Lia Lombardi, Makayla Ayers, and Cece Williams; and the girls 13-14 400 freestyle relay of Delaney Barnard, Lia Lombardi, Makayla Ayers, and Cece Williams.
New ATAC team records were set by Cattie Li in the girls 8 and under 50 yard butterfly (35.29), 100 yard butterfly (1:20.58), and 200 yard individual medley (2:51.61); Delaney Barnard in the girls 13-14 50 yard freestyle (24.40); Lia Lombardi in the girls 13-14 100 yard breaststroke (1:05.27) and 200 yard breaststroke (2:20.07); and Cece Williams in the girls 13-14 100 yard freestyle (53.01), 200 yard freestyle (1:53.65), and 500 yard freestyle (5:02.89).
FULL MEET RESULTS | ATAC RESULTS |Outstanding swimming ATAC!
Mac Crutchfield Invitational
January 29 31, 2010
ATAC sent 159 swimmers to the 2nd Annual Mac Crutchfield Invitational, January 29 31 at the Bobby E. Leach Center at Florida State University. ATAC placed first in the meet with 9,777 points, ahead of second place Panama City Swim Team 2,644 points and Blue Dolphins 2,094 points.
ATAC high point winners included:
- Parker Brown, 8 and under boys;
- Cattie Li, 8 and under girls;
- Wyatt Foote, 10 and under boys;
- Margaret Davis, 10 and under girls;
- Mauricio Calderon, 11 and 12 boys;
- Lia Lombardi, 13 and 14 girls;
- Hunter Hinson, senior boys; and
- Alexandria Merritt, senior girls.
ATAC high point runners up included:
- Samuel Boutwell, 8 and under boys;
- Sydney Blair, 8 and under girls;
- John Yambor-Maul, 10 and under boys;
- Brandon Chason, 11 and 12 boys;
- Ali Lombardi, 11 and 12 girls; and
- Delaney Barnard, 13 and 14 girls.
New ATAC team records were set by:
- Cattie Li, 8 and under girls 500 yard freestyle (6:52.05);
- Maggie Davis, 10 and under girls 100 yard butterfly (1:09.38);
- Delaney Barnard, 13 and 14 girls 100 yard freestyle (53.59);
- Cece Williams, 13 and 14 girls 200 yard freestyle (1:55.21) and 400 yard individual medley (4:33.25);
- Lia Lobmardi, 13 and 14 girls 400 yard individual medley (4:32.95);
- James Bowen, 15 and 16 boys 100 yard butterfly (51.19); and
- Hunter Hinson, 17 and 18 boys 100 and 200 yard butterfly (49.73 and 1:48.11).
Excellent meet, ATAC!
Gator Invitational
December 4-6, 2009
Gainsville, FL
ATAC sent 32 swimmers to the Gator Holiday Classic, December 4-6, 2009, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Medal winners for the meet (top 3 individual places) included Rafi Chambasian in the boys 10 and under 50 yard breaststroke (3rd); Wyatt Foote, boys 10 and under 100 yard breaststroke (1st); Brett Martin, boys 11 and 12 50 yard butterfly (1st), 100 yard individual medley (3rd), 50 yard freestyle (1st), 50 yard backstroke (2nd), 100 yard freestyle (1st), and 100 yard butterfly (1st); Sergey Rogachev, boys 13 and 14 400 yard individual medley (2nd), 100 yard backstroke (2nd), and 200 yard backstroke (1st); Micah Joyner, girls 10 and under 50 yard butterfly (3rd), 100 yard individual medley (3rd), 50 yard freestyle (2nd), 100 yard freestyle (2nd), 50 yard backstroke (3rd), and 100 yard butterfly (2nd); Delaney Parry, girls 13 and 14 50 yard freestyle (2nd) and 100 yard freestyle (3rd); Cece Williams, 13 and 14 girls 200 yard individual medley (3rd) and 400 individual medley (3rd); Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 13 and 14 girls 100 yard backstroke (1st) and 200 yard butterfly (3rd); and Abbie King, senior women 100 yard butterfly (2nd), 50 yard freestyle (2nd), and 100 yard freestyle (2nd). In addition, the girls 200 yard medley relay (Alyssa Yambor-Maul, Cece Williams, Lydia Garthwait, Delaney Parry) and 200 yard freestyle relay (Delaney Parry, Cece Williams, Makayla Ayers, Alyssa Yambor-Maul) both placed first, as did the boys 10 and under 200 yard medley relay (Wyatt Foote, John Yambor-Maul, Rafi Chambasian, and Charlie Gallagher) and 200 yard freestyle relay (Charlie Gallagher, Rafii Chambasian, John Yambor-Maul, and Parker Brown). New ATAC team records were established by Cece Williams in the girls 13 and 14 200 yard freestyle (1:55.76) and Delaney Parry in the girls 13 and 14 50 yard freestyle (24.79 relay lead off), 100 yard freestyle (53.68), and 200 yard freestyle (1:55.43).
Super swimming, ATAC!
Auburn Invitational
October 23 - 25, 2009
Auburn, AL
ATAC sent 30 swimmers to the 2009 SE War Eagle Invitational October 23 25 in Auburn Alabama.
No team point totals we kept for this meet. High point award winners were as follows:
New ATAC team records were set by Joey Gerard in the 10 and under boys 100 yard backstroke (1:11.25); Micah Joyner in the 11-12 girls 50 and 100 butterfly (30.93 and 1:09.51); and Lia Lombardi in the 13-14 girls 100 yard breaststroke (1:07.64).
Great swimming, ATAC!2009 Tom Kingston Invitational
September 11 13, 2009
Daytona Beach, FL
ATAC sent 49 swimmers to the 2009 Tom Kingston Invitational September 11 13 in Daytona Beach, FL. ATAC was first in the meet with 4011.5 points. Host Daytona was second with 2455 points. High point winners for ATAC included Cattie Li, 8 and under girls; Wyatt Foote, 10 and under boys; Micah Joyner, 10 and under girls; Brandon Chason, 11-12 boys; Sergey Rogachev, 13-14 boys; Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 13-14 girls; Hunter Hinson, 15 and over boys; and Alex Merritt, 15 and over girls. High point runners up included Ryan Rumana, 8 and under boys; John Yambor-Maul, 10 and under boys; Margaret Davis, 10 and under girls; Joey Briggs, 13-14 boys; Cece Williams, 13-14 girls; Alex Dehner, 15 and over boys; and Lauren Thompson. 15 and over girls. Third place high point winners were Chris Norris, 15 and over boys; and Mary Rudolph, 15 and over girls. New ATAC team records were set by Cattie Li, 8 and under girls 50 yard butterfly (36.78), Micah Joyner, 10 and under girls 50 and 100 yard butterfly (31.04 and 1:09.78); and Delaney Barnard, 13-14 girls 200 yard free (1:57.16). Great first short course meet, ATAC!
2009 Southern Zone Long Course Sectionals
July 16-19, 2009
Gainsville, FL
ATAC sent 12 swimmers to the 2009 Southern Zone Long Course Sectionals July 16-19 in Gainesville, FL. Individual winners at the meet included Joe Ziegler in the 100 meter backstroke (57.65). Top 3 finishers included Hunter Hinson in the mens 200 meter butterfly (3rd); Alexandria Merritt in the womens 100 meter freestyle (3rd); and Joe Zeigler in the mens 200 meter backstroke (3rd). New ATAC team records were set by Alexandria Merritt in the girls 15-16 50 meter freestyle (27.05) and 100 meter freestyle (57.41). U. S. Open qualifiers from this meet are Eric Shrestha, Joe Ziegler, Shawn Erickson, and Kelley Wyman. The U.S. Open meet is August 4-8 in Federal Way, Washington. Qualifiers for Junior Nationals August 10-14 in Federal Way, Washington, are Hunter Hinson and Alexandria Merritt. Superb swimming, ATAC, and good luck to our national qualifiers!
FULL MEET RESULTS | ATAC RESULTS |ATAC Takes Gold at the Florida Swimming Summer Junior Olympics
July 16-19, 2009
Ft Myers, FL
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The Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club (ATAC) sent 43 swimmers to the Florida Swimming Summer Junior Olympic Championships, July 16-19, 2009, in Ft. Myers, FL. ATAC placed 5th overall as a team, its highest team finish ever, out of 49 teams. Individual Junior Olympic champions included Scott Fortier in the boys 13-14 200 meter butterfly, who set a new Junior Olympic record (2:09.37), and Lia Lombardi in the girls 13-14 100 meter breaststroke (1:14.64). Two ATAC relay teams also placed first in the meet the boys 10 and Under 200 meter freestyle relay team of Charles Gallagher, John Yambor-Maul, Wyatt Foote, and Joseph Gerard; and the girls 13-14 200 meter freestyle relay team of Megan Walker, Alyssa Yambor-Maul, Lia Lombardi, and Delaney Parry. Seventeen (17) new ATAC team records were set at the meet by Micah Joyner in the girls 10 and Under 50 meter butterfly (35.33); Cece Williams in the girls 13-14 400 meter individual medley (5:17.21); Alyssa Yambor-Maul in the girls 13-14 100 meter backstroke (1:09.86) and 200 meter backstroke (2:30.75); Lia Lombardi in the girls 13-14 100 meter breaststroke (1:14.64), 200 meter breaststroke (2:43.01), and 200 meter individual medley (2:29.58); Joseph Gerard in the boys 10 and Under 50 meter backstroke (36.95), 100 meter backstroke (1:21.21), and 50 meter butterfly (35.72); Wyatt Foote in the boys 10 and Under 100 meter breaststroke (1:28.70); Brett Martin in the boys 11-12 200 meter freestyle (2:14.30) and 100 meter butterfly (1:05.59); Sergey Rogachev in the boys 13-14 1500 meter freestyle (16:56.82); and Scott Fortier in the boys 13-14 800 meter freestyle (8:41.42), 100 meter butterfly (1:00.09), and 200 meter butterfly (2:09.37).
Brett Martin and Scott Fortier were selected for the Southern Zone Championships July 28 August 1 in Orlando, FL. The Southern Zone is one of four swimming zones in the U.S. and includes swimmers, ages 11 to 18, from Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
ATAC Long Course Invitational
June 26-28, 2009
Tallahassee, FL
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ATAC hosted the annual Long Course Invitational meet June 26-28, 2009 at Trousdell Aquatic Center. More than 500 swimmers from 16 teams attended. ATAC sent 153 swimmers and finished first in the meet, ahead of Brandon Sports and Aquatic Club (6,561 to 2,651).
Individual high point award winners were Cattie Li, 8 and under girls; Christian Bosque, 8 and under boys; Micah Joyner, 10 and under girls; Brett Martin, 11-12 boys; Lia Lombardi, 13-14 girls; Scott Fortier, 13-14 boys; and Allison Cottle, 15 and over girls. High point runners up were David Durden, 8 and under boys; Joey Gerard, 10 and under boys; and Alexandria Merritt, 15-16 girls.
New ATAC team records were set by Cattie Li, 8 and under girls 50 back (45.88) and 50 fly (40.70); Micah Joyner, 10 and under girls 50 fly (36.26) and 100 fly (1:21.80); Delaney Parry, 13-14 girls 200 free (2:13.11); Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 13-14 girls 100 back (1:10.10) and 200 fly (2:24.66); Lia Lombardi, 13 14 girls 100 breast (1:18.48), 200 breast (2:47.24), 200 IM (2:29.78), and 400 IM (5:17.95); Alexandria Merritt, 15-16 girls 200 free (2:11.17), 100 back (1:09.72), and 200 IM (2:30.26); Brett Martin, 11-12 boys 400 free (4:43.99); and Scott Fortier, 13-14 boys 1500 free (17:38.43) and 200 fly (2:13.88). Thats 17 new ATAC team records in one meet probably a new record of its own!
A total of 306 Junior Olympic and 248 Senior Championship qualifying times were established by ATAC swimmers. Way to swim, ATAC!
GPAC Tom Lalor Invitational
June 12-14, 2009
Pensacola, FL
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ATAC sent 51 swimmers to the GPAC Tom Lalor Invitational June 12 14, 2009 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. ATAC finished first in the meet, ahead of host team GPAC (1,208.5 to 1,081).
Individual high point award winners were Brett Martin, 1112 boys; Scott Fortier, 1314 boys; Allison Cottle, Senior girls; and Shawn Erickson and Eric Shrestha (tie); Senior boys.
New ATAC team records were set by Lia Lombardi in the girls 1314 100 breast (1:18.76) and 400 IM (5:23.03).
A total of 145 Junior Olympic and 140 Senior Championship qualifying times were established by ATAC swimmers. Excellent swims, ATAC!
Panama City Long Course Invitational
April 24 - 26, 2009
Panama City, FL
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ATAC sent over 80 swimmers to the Panama City Paradise Invitational April 24 26 in Panama City, FL. ATAC was
High point award winners were Stephanie Holmes, 8 and under girls, second place; Parker Brown, 8 and under boys, 4th place; Ryan Rumana, 8 and under boys, 5th place; Joey Gerard, 10 and under boys, 2nd place; Rafi Chambasian, 10 and under boys, 4th place; John Yambor-Maul, 10 and under boys, 5th place; Lauren Peavy, 11-12 girls, 3rd place; Makayla Ayers, 11-12 girls, 5th place; Brett Martin, 11-12 boys, 2nd place; Lia Lombardi, 13-14 girls, 2nd place; Cece Williams, 13-14 girls, 3rd place; Corey Crumpacker, 13-14 boys, 4th place; Joey Leonard, 13-14 boys, 5th place; Allison Cottle, Senior girls, 1st place; Alexandria Merritt, Senior girls, 2nd place; Nicole Hughes, Senior girls, 4th place; Hunter Hinson, Senior boys, 1st place; and Jackson Brannon, Senior boys, 5th place.
Excellent meet, ATAC!
Championship Meets
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Area I&IV
March 13 - 15, 2009
Jacksonville, FL
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There were 20 teams and 649 swimmers participating in the Spring AREA I-IV Swimming Championships hosted in Jacksonville on March 13-15, 2009, 40 of which were ATAC swimmers. Although ATAC didn't have the largest contingent of swimmers, ATAC took the 2nd place team title with 2,111.5 points - only 44 points out of 1st place (Jax First Coast with 108 swimmers)! Bolles School Sharks (70 swimmers) took 3rd with 2,077 points. All our swimmers showed real poise and speed (85% best times!).
High Point winners included: John Yambor Maul, 1st place, 10&U boys; Cattie Li, 2nd place, 8&U girls; Christian Bosque, 2nd place, 8&U boys; and Kyle Goller, 2nd place, Senior boys.
This is quite an accomplishment for our developing ATAC swimmers, both in attendance numbers and successes. Last year at this meet we had 15 swimmers, this year we had 40 and also were the runner-ups as a team! This was a great way to end our Championship season!
CONGRATULATIONS ATAC SWIMMERS!
Senior Championships
Feb 26 - Mar 2, 2009
Orlando, FL
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Alex Merritt (15) and Hunter Hinson (17) lead the way for ATAC at the Florida Sr. Championships on 2/26 3/1/09 by posting JUNIOR and SENIOR NATIONAL QUALIFICATION Time Standards . Alex posted a Provisional Junior National qualification in the 200 Freestyle with a blazing 1:51.26 and Hunter followed up with a Jr. National qualification in the 100 Backstroke (:51.25) and a SENIOR NATIONAL qualification in the 200 Butterfly (1:49.53).
Way to go Swimmers!!
Junior Olympics
Feb 19-22, 2009
Gainesville, FL
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ATAC sent 41 swimmers to the Florida Swimming Junior Olympics February 19 - 22, 2009 at the University of Florida in Gainesville. ATAC finished seventh in the meet with 698 points. Forty-eight teams competed in the meet. ATACs 13 and 14 girls placed 2nd behind the Bolles School in the Age Group standings.
Top 3 individual finishes included Scott Fortier in the boys 13 and 14 1000 yard freestyle (3rd), 400 individual medley (3rd), 200 butterfly (2nd), 200 yard backstroke (3rd), and 1650 yard freestyle (3rd). ATACs girls 13 and 14 200 yard freestyle relay team of Alyssa Yambor-Maul, Delaney Parry, Cece Williams, and Megan Walker placed 2nd. ATACs girls 13 and 14 400 yard freestyle relay of Alyssa Yambor-Maul, Lia Lombardi, Kristin Sweeney, and Cece Williams placed 2nd. ATACs girls 13 and 14 400 yard individual medley relay of Alyssa Yambor-Maul, Lia Lombardi, Megan Walker, and Delaney Parry placed 3rd.
New ATAC team records were set by Alyssa Yambor-Maul in the girls 13 and 14 200 yard backstroke (2:11.69) and 200 yard butterfly (2:07.90).
Qualifying for the Florida Swimming vs. Florida Gold Coast All-Star Dual Meet (6th place or better finish in at least one individual event) were Scott Fortier, Joey Leonard, Sergey Rogachev and ATAC newcomer Corey Crumpacker for the 13 and 14 boys; Alyssa Yambor-Maul and Lia Lombardi for the 13 and 14 girls; Brett Martin for the 11 and 12 boys; Micah Joyner for the 10 & Under Girls; and ATAC newcomer Joey Gerard for the 10 & Under Boys.
A truly fine showing by ATAC!
Mac Crutchfield Invitational
January 30 - Feb 1, 2009
Tallahassee, FL
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ATAC sent 176 swimmers to the Mac Crutchfield Winter Invitational January 30 February 1, 2009 at the Leach Center at Florida State University. ATAC finished first in the meet with 7,139 points. Spartan Aquatic Club in Jacksonville, FL was second with 1,116 points. Seventeen teams competed in the meet.
Individual high point award winners were Cattie Li, 8 and under girls; Christain Bosque, 8 and under boys; Lauren Peavy, 11-12 girls; Lia Lombardi, 13-14 girls; Scott Fortier, 13-14 boys; and Allison Cottle, Senior girls.
High point runners up were Stephanie Holmes, 8 and under girls; David Durden, 8 and under boys; Brett Martin, 11-12 boys; Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 13-14 girls; Alexandria Merritt, Senior girls; and James Bowen, Senior boys.
A new ATAC team record was set by Alexandria Merritt in the girls 15-16 200 yard freestyle (1:54.58). Great meet, ATAC!
GPAC Winter Invitational
January 9-11, 2009
Pensacola, FL
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ATAC sent 46 swimmers to the GPAC Winter Invitational January 9 11, 2009 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
ATAC finished second in the meet to host team GPAC (1,372 to 789.5). Fourteen teams competed in the meet.
Individual high point award winners were Cece Williams, 11 12 girls and Brett Martin, 11 12 boys.
A total of 75 Junior Olympic and 84 Senior Championship qualifying times were established by ATAC swimmers. Nice team meet, ATAC swimmers!
Gator Holiday Classic Invitational
December 5-7, 2008
Gainesville, FL
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ATAC sent 37 swimmers to the 2008 Gator Holiday Classic meet at the University of Florida in Gainesville, December 5-7.
New ATAC team records were set by Stephanie Holmes, girls 8 and under 200 yard individual medley (3:18.01); Cece Williams, girls 11 12 100 yard freestyle (55:85), 200 yard backstroke (2:17.77), and 100 yard individual medley (1:03.67); Lia Lombardi in the girls 13 14 100 yard breaststroke (1:08.43) and 200 yard breaststroke (2:26.51); and Alexandria Merritt in the girls 15 16 50 yard freestyle (24.29), 100 yard freestyle (52.59); 200 yard freestyle (1:55.03), and 100 yard butterfly (57.01).
A total of 95 Junior Olympic and 102 Senior Championship qualifying times were set by ATAC swimmers. Excellent meet, ATAC!
Paradise Invitational
October 17-19, 2008
Panama City, FL
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ATAC sent 46 swimmers to the 2008 Paradise Invitational, October 17 19, 2008, in Panama City, FL. ATAC placed 5th in the meet (11 team total).
John Yambor-Maul was high point runner up and Christian Bosque was 5th place high point winner for 8 and under boys. Cattie Li was 7th place high point and Stephanie Holmes was 8th place high point for 8 and under girls. Jackson Brown was 4th place high point for 9 10 boys and Makayla Ayers was 4th place high point for 11 12 girls.
A total of 13 Junior Olympic qualifying times were set by ATAC swimmers at the meet. Nice job, ATAC!
War Eagle Invitational
October 17-19, 2008
Auburn, AL
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ATAC sent 22 swimmers to the 2008 Auburn War Eagle Invitational, October 17 19, 2008, in Auburn, Alabama. No team scores were kept in the meet.
Cece Williams was high point winner for 11 12 girls and set new ATAC team records in the 200 yard freestyle (1:59.71), 100 yard individual medley (1:04.09), and the 200 yard individual medley (2:16.25).
Other top 16 high point winners included Brandon Chason, 4th place for 10 and under boys; Joey Briggs, 3rd place and Brett Martin, 13th place for 11 and 12 boys; and Sydney Simpson 13th place for 11 and 12 girls.
A total of 72 Junior Olympic and 46 Senior Championship qualifying times were set by ATAC swimmers at the meet. Great meet, ATAC!
Elizabeth Kazeck Fall Invitational
October 4-5, 2008
Orlando, FL
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ATAC sent 33 swimmers to the 2008 Elizabeth Kazeck Fall Invitational, October 4 5, 2008, in Orlando Florida. John Yambor-Maul was individual high point winner for 8 and under boys. Cece Williams and Alyssa Yambor-Maul were high point runners up for 11 12 girls and 13 14 girls, respectively.
New ATAC team records were set by Cece Williams in the girls 11 12 400 yard individual medley (4:49.79) and Stephanie Holmes in the girls 8 and under 100 yard breaststroke (1:35.62).
A total of 66 Junior Olympic and 32 Senior Championship qualifying times were set by ATAC swimmers at the meet.
Great swimming, ATAC!
Tom Kingston Invitational
September 12-14, 2008
Daytona Beach, FL
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ATAC competed in the Tom Kingston Invitational September 12 14 in Daytona Beach, Florida, and placed first overall as a team with 4091.50 points.
Individual high point winners included John Yambor-Maul, 8 and under boys; Joey Briggs, 11 12 boys; Cece Williams, 11 12 girls; Scott Fortier, 13 14 boys; Lia Lombardi, 13 14 girls; and Hunter Hinson, Senior boys.
High point runners-up included Stephanie Holmes, 8 and under girls; Brandon Chason, 10 and under boys; Brett Martin, 11 12 boys; and Sergey Rogachev, 13 14 boys.
Third place high point winners included Lydia Scharff, 8 and under girls; Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 13 14 girls; and Spencer Rausch, Senior boys.
A new ATAC team record was set by John Yambor Maul in the boys 8 and under 50 yard butterfly (36.52), breaking the old record of the late Mac Crutchfield. A total of 181 Junior Olympic and 68 Senior Championship qualifying times were set by ATAC swimmers at the meet. We missed you, Mac!
Area I&IV Championship
August 2-3, 2008
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ATAC sent 140 swimmers to the Area 1 and 4 Championships August 2 3 at the Trousdell Aquatic Center in Tallahassee. ATAC placed 1st overall as a team in the meet (8,138 points). High point winners included Wyatt Foote, 8 and under boys; Stephanie Holmes, 8 and under girls; Jackson Brown, 9-10 boys; Makayla Ayers, 11-12 girls; and Colin Abbey, 13-14 boys.
High point runners-up included John Yambor-Maul, 8 and under boys; Christopher Holmes, 11-12 boys; Stephen Ziegler, 13-14 boys; and Auriel Rolle-Polk, 15-18 girls.
A new ATAC team record was set by John Yambor-Maul in the boys 8 and under 50 yard butterfly (36.80).
Way to end the summer season, ATAC!
2008 Southern Zone Age Group Championship
August 1-5, 2008
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Hunter Hinson and Cece Williams represented Florida Swimming at the USA Swimming Southern Zone Age Group Swimming Championships, July 29 August 3 at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, GA. The Florida team placed first in the overall team competition. The Southern Zone is one of four swimming zones in the U.S. and includes swimmers, ages 11 to 18, from Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Hunter, 15-18 boys, placed 2nd in the 200 meter butterfly in 2:04.92, breaking the Southern Zone record. Hunter also placed 2nd in the 100 meter butterfly in 56.77. Both of these times qualify him for Short Course Senior Nationals in December.
Cece Wlliams, 11-12 girls, placed 7th in 400 meter freestyle in 4:44.70. She was also 2nd place female and 3rd overall (boys and girls combined; 83 swimmers total) in the 3,000 meter open water swim.
Congratulations Hunter and Cece!
ATAC Seniors Make a Statement at Florida Senior Swimming Championships
July 24-27, 2008
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ATAC brought 16 swimmers to the Florida Senior State Swimming Championships held in Fort Myers. ATAC came away with State Champions in three events. James Bowen won both the 100 meter Breaststroke (1:09.31) and 200 meter Breaststroke (2:33.63) in the 15 & 16 age group and Malcolm Hosford won the 100 meter Breaststroke in the Senior Division with an OLYMPIC TRIAL QUALIFYING time of 1:04.55. Hosford also achieved 2 Short Course Senior National qualifying times in the 200 Breaststroke with a 2:24.89 and in the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 2:10.39.
2008 Florida Long Course Junior Olympics
July 17-20, 2008
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ATAC sent 34 swimmers to the Florida Swimming Junior Olympic Championships July 17 20, 2008 at the OConnell Center at the University of Florida in Gainesville. ATAC finished 7th overall. Over 800 swimmers representing 49 teams competed at the meet.
JO medal winners (top 3 finishers) included Cece Williams (2nd in the 11 12 girls 100 meter freestyle, 3rd in the 50 meter freestyle); Alexandria Merritt (3rd in the 13 14 girls 100 meter freestyle); and Joey Briggs (3rd in the 11 12 boys 50 meter freestyle). The girls 13 14 200 meter medley relay team of Alexandria Merritt, Lia Lombardi, Megan Walker, and Kristen Sweeney placed 2nd.
New ATAC team records were set by Cece Williams in the 11 12 girls 200 meter freestyle (2:15.24); 400 meter freestyle (4:44.27), and 200 meter individual medley (2:36.56); Alexandria Merritt in the 13 14 girls 100 meter backstroke (1:10.13); and Brandon Chason in the 10 and under boys 100 meter butterfly (1:20.19). ATAC achieved a total of 88 AAA or better times in the meet.
Great swimming, ATAC!
Thomasville Riptide Invitational
July 19, 2008
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ATAC took 60 swimmers to the Thomasville Riptide Invitational Swim Meet and not only took home the overall Team Championship trophy, but also garnered 14 individual High Point awards including a sweep of the awards in the 8 and under and 11 & 12 boys divisions.
325 swimmers from throughout Georgia representing 11 teams participated. ATAC scored 1,046.5 points to runner-up Tiftarea YMCA Tidal Waves with 583 points.
Many of ATACs up and coming swimmers made up this squad and showed a great deal of team spirit and excitement, both in and out of the water.
ATAC's High Point winners were: 6 and under girls 1st Sydney Blair, 3rd Virginia Russell. 6 and under boys - 2nd Hunter Hadden. 8 and under girls - 3rd Stephanie Holmes. 8 and under boys - 1st Wyatt Foote, 2nd John Yambor-Maul, 3rd Christian Bosque. 10 and under girls - 2nd Micah Joyner. 10 and under boys - 2nd Chase Carlton. 11 & 12 boys - 1st Matthew Sweeney, 2nd Josh Cottle, 3rd Marshall Hendlin. 13 & 14 girls - 1st Carrie Li. 15 & 18 girls - 3rd Celia Garthwait.
Way to go ATAC!
2008 ATAC Long Course Open
June 27-29, 2008
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ATAC had 133 swimmers participate in the ATAC Long Course Open, June 27-29 at the Trousdell Aquatic Center. ATAC placed first overall as a team (out of 20 teams).
High point winners included Cece Williams, 11-12 girls; Allison Cottle, senior girls; Brandon Chason, 10 and under boys; Joey Briggs, 11-12 boys; Scott Fortier, 13-14 boys; Hunter Hinson, 15-16 boys; and Shawn Erickson, senior boys. High point runners up included Alexandria Merritt, 13-14 girls; CJ Hendry, senior girls; and John Yambor-Maul, 8 and under boys.
New ATAC team records were set by Cece Williams in the 11 12 girls 400 meter freestyle (4:47.49) and John Yambor-Maul in the 8 and under 50 meter butterfly (44.50) and 100 meter butterfly (1:50.56). ATAC swimmers achieved a total of 205 Junior Olympic and 313 Senior Championship meet cuts.
Super performance, ATAC!
ATAC Finishes Strong at Tourney (from the Tallahassee Democrat)
2008 Tom Lalor Invitational
June 13-15, 2008
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ATAC sent 62 swimmers to the 2008 Tom Lalor Invitational, June 13 - 15, 2008 in Pensacola, FL. ATAC placed first overall as a team (out of 17 teams). High point winners included Brandon Chason, 10 and under boys; Hunter Hinson, 15 16 boys; and Alexandria Merritt, 13 14 girls.
New ATAC team records were set by Cece Williams in the 11 12 girls 200 meter freestyle (2:17.37) and 200 meter individual medley (2:36.71); Lia Lombardi in the 11 12 girls 200 meter breaststroke (2:53.32) and 400 meter individual medley (5:34.21); John Yambor-Maul in the boys 8 and under 50 meter butterfly (45.28); and Brandon Chason in the boys 10 and under 100 meter butterfly (1:22.28). Brandon broke one of the oldest ATAC records in the books the 1974 record of Danny Hicks, a former ATAC swim parent who was coached way, way back in the day by our very own Gerry Norris! Jon broke a record almost as old the 1977 mark of Bart Hollander.
ATAC swimmers achieved a total of 113 Junior Olympic and 146 Senior Championship meet cuts. Great showing, ATAC!
Thomasville Riptide Makes a Splash in Bainbridge Meet
June 7, 2008
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| Riptide Swimmers left to right: Sara Claire Fennell, Maggie Davis, Aubrey Baker and Catherine Fennell. Coaches in Rear L-R: Coach Meagan and Coach Helen. |
The Thomasville YMCA Riptide/ATAC swim team competed Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the 45th Annual Inland Port Invitational Swim Meet in Bainbridge, GA. 13 competitors from the Riptide squad attended this meet. A total of 8 teams from Valdosta, Tifton, Moultrie, Bainbridge, Cairo and Thomasville, Georgia and Marianna and Live Oak, Florida with 170 swimmers gathered at the Bainbridge Community Center Pool to compete in 116 exciting individual and team relay events. The meet was hosted by the Bainbridge Extreme Swim Team, sanctioned by US Swimming and included lots of challenging longer events.
The Riptide team led by Coach Helen Barnes placed an impressive 4th place in overall points with only 13 swimmers attending. Five athletes from Riptide/ATAC won high point honors in their age group. Thomasville swept the 7-8 year old girls division with Maggie Davis placing first overall, Lydia Scharff placing second and Aubrey Baker placing third. Kelly Henderson and Sara Claire Fennell swept the 9-10 year old girls age group with first and second place showings, respectively. Mary Katherine Moreton took second place honors in the 11-12 year old division. Whit Fennell also had great swims, winning first place in three events in the 6 and under boys division.
The Riptide team also had fantastic performances in the relay events. The 7-8 Girls relay team won first place in both the 100 Yard Freestyle and the 100 Yard Medley relays. This team was made up of Dana Henderson (7), Aubrey Baker (8), Maggie Davis (8), and Lydia Scharff (8). The 11-12 Girls Relay team also placed first in both of their relay events. This team was composed of Catherine Fennell (9), and Sara Claire Fennell (9) Kelly Henderson (10), and Mary Katherine Moreton (12). The Boys 9-10 Relay team also placed first in the 100 Yard Freestyle Relay. The young men who participated were Whit Fennell (6), Ben Thomas (7), Chad Thomas (9) and Jud Scharff (9).
Valdosta YMCA Piranha Swim Team, who brought 17 swimmers placed third in overall team competition, with Second going to the Marianna Marlins Swim Team from Marianna, FL with 36 swimmers, and First Place honors were earned by the Tiftarea YMCA Tidal Wave team with 55 swimmers.
The team plans to attend at least 5 more swim meets during the summer months. Swimmers who qualify can also compete at the Georgia District and State Level. The club is sponsored by the Thomasville YMCA and coaching and organization is provided by the Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club (ATAC). There is still time to get involved in this exciting, healthy and mostly very fun sport. The next meet that Riptide/ATAC will attend is the Valdosta YMCA Piranha swim meet, Saturday June 14th, with another event in Moultrie, GA on the 21st. For more information please contact Greer Cox at the Butler-Mason YMCA (229)226-0133.
Tiftarea YMCA Tidal Wave Swim Meet
May 10, 2008
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The Thomasville YMCA Riptide/ATAC swim team competed Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the Tiftarea YMCA Tidal Wave Swim Meet. 16 competitors from the Riptide squad attended this meet, the first swim meet of the summer season. A total of 6 teams from Fitzgerald, Valdosta, Tifton, Moultrie and Thomasville with over 125 swimmers gathered at the Tiftarea YMCA Aquatic Center to compete in 90 exciting individual and team relay events. Events range from ages 6 and under to the 15-18 year old category and include freestyle, backstroke, breast stoke and butterfly. The 16 swimmers from Riptide gave an impressive team effort to take home Third Place overall, with Second going to Stone Creek Club from Valdosta with 29 swimmers, and First Place honors earned by the home Tiftarea YMCA Tidal Wave team with 66 swimmers.
Three swimmers from Riptide/ATAC won top honors overall in their age group. Kelly Henderson captured first in the 9-10 girls, winning first place in 5 individual events. Maggie Davis came in first overall in the 7-8 girls, taking first place in 3 individual events and second in 2 other events. Whit Fennell placed first overall in the 6 and under boys category with 4 individual first place wins. Mary Catherine Moreton placed second overall in the 11-12 Girls age group and Amber Stewart took second in the 13-14 year old girls.
Both the 9-10 year old girls and the 13-14 year old girls relay teams swept their relay events winning first place in both the 100 yard freestyle relay and the 100 yard Medley relay. The 9-10 Girls team was composed of Kelly Henderson, Sara Claire Fennell, Catherine Fennell and Maggie Davis. Mary Katherine Moreton, Amber Stewart, Katie Scharff and Amberlyn Clark made up the 13-14 Girls relay team.
Outstanding performances were also given by Lydia Scharff, who placed first in 3 individual events in the 7-8 girls, and Dana Henderson who won fourth overall in the 7-8 year old girls.
The official season for the Riptide/ATAC swim team starts on May 20, 2008. The team plans to attend at least 8 more swim meets during the summer months. The club is sponsored by the Thomasville YMCA and coaching and organization is provided by the Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club (ATAC). There is still time to get involved in this exciting, healthy and mostly very fun sport. The next meet that Riptide/ATAC will attend is this weekend, Saturday May 17th, in Lake City, FL. For more information please contact Greer Cox at the Butler-Mason YMCA (229)226-0133 or team organizer Ena Parrott.
Panama City Long Course Open
April 2527, 2008
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| FULL MEET RESULTS | ATAC RESULTS w/JO cuts | ATAC RESULTS w/SR cuts | ATAC UNAT RESULTS |
ATAC sent 69 swimmers to the 2008 SE PCST Long Course Open, April 25 - 27, 2008 in Panama City, FL. ATAC placed first overall as a team (out of 11 teams). High point winners included Cece Williams, 11 12 girls, Jackson Brannon, 13 14 boys, and Joe Ziegler, 15 and over boys.
Top 5 individual high point winners included John Yambor-Maul, 8 and under boys (3rd); Ali Lombardi, 10 and under girls (4th); Brandon Chason, 10 and under boys (3rd); Lia Lombardi, 11 and 12 girls (2nd); Joey Briggs and Mac Crutchfield, 11 and 12 boys (2nd and 5th, respectively); Alexandria Merritt and Madison Osterland, 13 and 14 girls (2nd and 3rd, respectively); Scott Fortier, 13 and 14 boys (2nd); Carlyn Cavalieri, 15 and over girls (2nd), and Kyle Young, Malcolm Hosford, and Hunter Hinson, 15 and over boys (2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively).
New ATAC team records were set by Cece Williams in the 11 12 girls meter 200 freestyle (2:18.02), 400 meter freestyle (4:48.12), and 200 meter individual medley (2:37.69); Lia Lombardi in the 11 12 girls 50 meter breaststroke (37.64) and 100 meter breaststroke (1:21.14): and Hunter Hinson in the 15 16 boys 50 meter freestyle (25.03) and 100 meter butterfly (57.84).
ATAC swimmers achieved a total of 112 Junior Olympic and 95 Senior Championship meet cuts.
Awesome job ATAC in the first long course meet of the season!
Although originally left out of the meet results (along with relative newcomer Madison Osterland), brand newcomer Kristin Sweeney had a terrific first meet for ATAC with best times in 6 of her 7 individual events, including one (400 meter freestyle) by more than 24 seconds! Welcome to ATAC, Kristin!
Dothan Dolphins Spring Splash
April 46, 2008
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ATAC sent 38 swimmers to the Dothan Dolphins Spring Splash April 5 6 in Dothan, Alabama. ATAC placed first as a team. Overall individual high point winners included Wyatt Foote, 8 and under boys; Joey Briggs, 11 and 12 boys; and Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 13 and 14 girls. Overall individual Top 8 high point finishers included Stephanie Holmes, 5th, 8 and under girls; John Yambor-Maul, 2nd, 8 and under boys; Tyler Neel, 3rd, 8 and under boys; Melissa Sinatra, 5th, 10 and under girls; Christopher Holmes, 2nd, 10 and under boys; Rachael Hughes, 2nd, 11 and 12 girls; Brett Martin, 2nd, 11 and 12 boys; Anthony Stephens, 5th, 11 and 12 boys; Carrie Li, 2nd, 13 and 14 girls; Mary Sinatra, 4th, 13 and 14 girls; and Megan Walker, 7th, 13 and 14 girls.
Way to go, ATAC!
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Florida Swimming vs. Florida Gold Coast All-Star Meet
March 2930, 2008
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Four swimmers Joey Briggs (12), Scott Fortier (13), Lia Lombardi (12), and Cece Williams (12) represented ATAC and Florida Swimming in the 2008 Florida Swimming vs. Florida Gold Coast All-Star Meet, March 29 30, 2008, at Indian River Community College in Ft. Pierce, FL. This dual meet pits the best age group swimmers from North Florida against the best from South Florida. Florida Swimming won the meet, 647.5 to 623.5.
Top 3 ATAC finishers in an individual event included Lia Lombardi (1st, girls 11 12 100 yard breaststroke; 3rd, girls 11 -12 50 yard breaststroke) and Cece Williams (2nd, girls 11 12 100 yard freestyle; 3rd, girls 11 12 100 yard individual medley). Joey Briggs recorded best times in 4 of 6 individual events and Scott Fortier recovered nicely from a week of illness for a 5th-place finish in the 200 yard butterfly.
Way to swim, ATAC All Stars!
Southern Zone Sectionals
March 13-16, 2008
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ATAC sent 6 swimmers to the Southern Zone Sectional Championships March 13 16 in Orlando, Florida. This was the seasons first long course championship meet and drew swimmers from all over the Southern United States, including Dara Torres and Ryan Lochte!
Top 8 finishers for ATAC included Coach Malcolm Hosford in the 100 meter breaststroke (3rd), Alex Kennon in the 100 meter butterfly (4th), 50 meter freestyle (3rd), and 100 meter freestyle (3rd), and Joe Ziegler in the 100 meter freestyle (4th), 200 meter freestyle (4th), and 400 meter freestyle (7th).
Joe Zieglers 100 meter freestyle time (52.28) was a new ATAC team record for 17 18 boys.
Hunter Hinson achieved Junior National qualifying times in the 100 meter butterfly (58.00) and 200 meter butterfly (2:06.82). Both times were new ATAC team records for 15 16 boys.
Alex Kennon achieved U.S. Olympic qualifying times in the 50 meter freestyle (23.49) and 100 meter freestyle (51.54).
Great swimming ATAC!
Area 1-4 Championship
March 15-16, 2008
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ATAC sent 24 swimmers to the Area 1 and 4 Championships March 15 16 in Jacksonville, Florida.
First place finishers included Makayla Ayers in the girls 11 12 200 freestyle, Alex Dehner in the boys 13 14 100 and 200 back, newcomer Madison Osterland in the 13 14 girls 100 breaststroke, Sergey Rogachev in the 13 14 boys 200 individual medley, Sydney Simpson in the 11 12 girls 100 butterfly, Anthony Stephens in the 11 12 boys 50 breaststroke, and John Yambor-Maul in the boys 8 and under 25 butterfly and 50 freestyle.
Sergey Rogachev and John Yambor-Maul each brought home High Point honors for the boys 13 14 and 8 and under age groups, respectively.
As a team, ATAC recorded a total of 26 A Motivational Time Standards.
Newcomer Madison Osterland recorded best times in all 7 of her individual events welcome to ATAC, Madison!
Awesome job, ATAC!
ATAC Takes 4th Place at
Florida Swimming Senior Championship
February 28 - March 2, 2008
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Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club (ATAC) sent 22 swimmers to the Florida Swimming Spring Senior Championships February 28 March 2 in Clearwater, Florida. ATAC finished in 4th place overall (45 teams total), with the girls placing 7th and the boys placing 3rd.
Joe Ziegler took high point honors for the Senior Men. A new Senior Championship record was set by Joe Ziegler in the Mens 100 yard freestyle (44.70), breaking Coach Malcolm Hosfords old record, set in 1999.
Senior Champs medal winners (top 3 finishers) included Hunter Hinson (gold medal in the 15 16 boys 400 yard individual medley, silver medal in the 100 yard butterfly, and bronze medal in the 200 yard butterfly); Coach Malcolm Hosford (gold medal in the Mens 200 yard breaststroke, gold medal in the 100 yard breaststroke, and bronze medal in the 50 yard freestyle); Kelley Wyman (silver medals in the Mens 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle, and 200 yard individual medley); and Joe Ziegler (gold medals in all 6 individual events Mens 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle, 200 yard freestyle, 500 yard freestyle, 100 yard backstroke, and 200 yard backstroke).
ATAC scored a 1-2-3 finish in the Mens 50 yard freestyle with Joe Ziegler (gold), Kelley Wyman (silver), and Coach Malcolm Hosford (bronze)!
Relay medal winners included gold in the Mens 400 yard freestyle relay (Kelley Wyman, Coach Malcolm Hosford, Spencer Rausch, and Joe Ziegler); gold in the Mens 400 medley relay (Joe Ziegler, Coach Malcolm Hosford, Hunter Hinson, and Kelley Wyman); and silver in the Mens 800 yard freestyle relay (Coach Malcolm Hosford, Kelley Wyman, Spencer Rausch, and Joe Ziegler). New Senior Champs records were set by more than 3 seconds each in the Mens 400 medley relay (3:24.57) and the Mens 400 freestyle relay (3:06.74). The ATAC Womens 400 yard freestyle relay (Carlyn Cavalieri, Anna Straubinger, Allison Schlak, and Alexandria Merritt) swam under 3:40.0 (3:39.47) for the first time in more than 10 years!
New ATAC team records were set by Alexandria Merritt in the 100 yard backstroke (new girls 13-14 record of 1:00.09); Hunter Hinson in the 15 16 100 yard butterfly (51.32); and Joe Ziegler in the 200 yard backstroke (new boys 17 18 record of 1:47.81).
Awesome swimming, Senior swimmers!
ATAC Takes 9th Place at
Florida Swimming Junior Olympics
February 21-24, 2008
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ATAC sent 21 swimmers to the Florida Swimming Junior Olympic Championships February 21 24 in Clearwater. ATAC finished in 9th place overall, with the girls placing 8th and the boys placing 9th. The ATAC 11 12 girls were the highest placing age group of all the ATAC age groups 5th place.
JO medal winners (top 3 finishers) included Cece Williams (2nd in the 50 freestyle, 2nd in the 100 freestyle,) Lia Lombardi (2nd in the 50 breaststroke, 1st in the 100 breaststroke, 3rd in the 100 individual medley), Alexandria Merritt (2nd in the 100 butterfly), James Bowen (1st in the 100 breaststroke, 1st in the 200 breaststroke, 2nd in the 100 butterfly), and the 11 12 girls 200 medley relay (Cece Williams, Lia Lombardi, Lydia Garthwait, and Delaney Parry).
New ATAC team records were set by Cece Williams in the 11 12 girls 100 freestyle (55:96), Lia Lombardi in the 11 12 girls 100 breaststroke (1:09. 32) and the 100 individual medley (1:04.34), Alexandria Merritt in the 100 butterfly (57.51) and in the leadoff leg of the 400 freestyle relay (53.76), and James Bowen in the 200 breaststroke (2:13.65). Cece Williams also bettered the previous team record in the 100 individual medley (1:04.39).
Qualifying for the Florida Swimming All-Star Team (top 8 place finish in an individual event) were Cece Williams, Lia Lombardi, Alexandria Merritt, Megan Walker, Joey Briggs, James Bowen, and Jackson Brannon.
Excellent showing, ATAC!
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ATAC 'Last Chance' Developmental
February 16, 2008
Several ATAC swimmers achieved new Junior Olympic and Senior Championship qualifying times on February 16 at the Last Chance Developmental meet at Trousdell.
Achieving new JO qualifying times were Joey Briggs, 11 - 12 boys 50 breaststroke; Hannah Capers, 13 14 girls 200 backstroke; Lydia Gathwait, 11 12 girls 100 individual medley; Brett Martin, 11 -12 boys 100 individual medley; Delaney Parry, 11 -12 girls 50 freestyle; Sergey Rogachev, 13 14 boys 1000 freestyle; Sydney Simpson, 100 individual medley and 50 butterfly; and Alyssa Yambor-Maul, 200 backstroke and 50 freestyle.
Achieving new Senior Champs qualifying times were Coach Shanel Commander, 200 individual medley and 200 breaststroke; Malcolm Hosford, 100 butterfly, Jorgi Munson, 200 individual medley; and Alex Wampler, 100 breaststroke.
In addition, Cece Williams set a new ATAC team record in the girls 11 12 200 backstroke (2:21.19).
Great swimming, ATAC, and good luck at JOs and Senior Champs!
FULL RESULTS | ATAC RESULTS (w/JO Cuts) | ATAC RESULTS (w/SR Cuts)
ATAC Winter Invitational
February 1-3, 2008
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ATAC swimmers combined to take the overall team title in the ATAC Winter Invitational at the Bobby E. Leach Center February 1 -3. ATAC outscored the second-place Maclay Northside Dolphins 8,611.5 to 3,167.
Individual high point winners included Christopher Holmes (10 and Under Boys), Joey Briggs (11 and 12 Boys), Cece Williams (11 and 12 Girls), James Bowen (13 and 14 Boys), Joe Ziegler (Senior Boys), and Carlyn Cavalieri (Senior Girls).
High point runners up included John Yambor-Maul (8 and Under boys), Stephanie Holmes (8 and Under Girls), Brandon Chason (10 and Under Boys), Emmaline Brannon (10 and Under Girls), Lia Lombardi (11 and 12 Girls), Jackson Brannon (13 and 14 boys), Alexandria Merritt (13 and 14 Girls), Hunter Hinson (Senior Boys), and Allison Cottle (Senior Girls).
New ATAC team records were set by Alex Merritt in the 13 and 14 girls 200 freestyle (1:57.76) and 200 backstroke (2:12.65) and by Lia Lombardi in the 11 and 12 girls 100 breaststroke (1:10.18).
ATAC swimmers achieved a total of 127 JO qualifying and 160 Senior Championship qualifying times. Great swimming, ATAC!
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Masters Swimmers Place 3rd in Panama City
January 19, 2008
ATAC Masters swimmers attended the Emerald Coast Masters Invitational in Panama City, January 19, 2008, and placed 3rd overall.
GPAC Winter Invitational
January 11-13, 2008
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The Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club sent 54 swimmers to the 2008 Southeast Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club Winter Invitational, January 11 13, 2008, in Pensacola, Florida.
ATAC placed 3rd as a team overall (combined boys and girls; 17 teams total; 757 swimmers) and the ATAC girls placed first overall.
Individual high point winners were John Yambor-Maul for 8 and Under boys and Cece Williams for 11 12 girls.
Congratulations Top 10 individual high point finishers:
8 & Under Boys: John Yambor-Maul - 1st, Chase Carlton - 6th (tie), Tyler Neel - 10th
9-10 Girls: Ali Lombardi - 4th
9-10 Boys: Brandon Chason - 6th
11-12 Girls: Cece Williams - 1st
11-12 Boys: Sergey Rogachev - 5th, Joey Briggs - 9th (tie)
13-14 Girls: Alex Merritt - 3rd, Megan Walker - 8th
15 & Over Girls: Allison Cottle - 2nd, Anna Straubinger - 6th
15 & Over Boys: Patrick Dix - 10th (tie)
A new ATAC team record was set by Anna Straubinger in the 17 18 girls 50 yard freestyle (24.73).
ATAC team members achieved a combined total of 60 Junior Olympic qualifying times and 49 Senior Championship qualifying times.
Nice job, swimmers!
Gator Holiday Classic
November 30 - December 2, 2007
The Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club sent 30 swimmers to the Gator Swim Holiday Classic in Gainesville, FL, November 30 December 2, 2007. ATAC placed 9th overall out of 42 teams. More than 1,100 swimmers attended the meet. ATAC swimmers scoring first place in an individual event included Hunter Hinson in the 15-16 boys 100 yard butterfly and Joe Ziegler in the senior boys 100 yard backstroke and 500 yard freestyle. A new ATAC team record was set by Anna Straubinger in the 17-18 girls 50 freestyle (24.74).
ATAC swimmers achieved a total of 101 Junior Olympic qualifying times. ATAC rocks!
ATAC Individual ResultsFull Meet Results
Panama City Meet
November 9-11, 2007
ATAC sent 74 swimmers to the Panama City Paradise Invitational meet November 9 11. ATAC placed second overall as a team to the Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club (GPAC). Individual high point winners included Cece Williams for 11 12 girls, Alex Merritt for 13 14 girls, Carlyn Cavalieri for Senior girls, and James Bowen for 13 14 boys. Top 8 individual high point finishers included Emmaline Brannon for 10 and under girls, 6th; Alyssa Yambor-Maul for 11 12 girls, 4th; Nicole Hughes and Jesse Fields for Senior girls, 5th and 8th, respectively; Joey Briggs for 11 12 boys, 7th; Jackson Brannon for 13 14 boys, 6th; and Hunter Hinson for Senior boys, 3rd. ATAC swimmers achieved a combined total of 85 Junior Olympic qualifying times. Alex Merritt set a new ATAC team record in the 13 14 girls 100 backstroke (1:01.98).
Super swimming, ATAC!
ATAC Individual ResultsFull Meet Results
Dothan Dolphins Peanut Invitational
October 27-28, 2007
Congratulations to the ATAC high point winners: Carson Foote, Wyatt Foote, Morgan Ayers, Stephanie Holmes, Savannah Crutchfield, John Yambor-Maul, Thomas Stephens, Marshall Hendlin, Christopher Holmes, Mary Katherine Moreton, Colin Abbey, Natalie Moreton, Jack Moreton, Catherine Fennell and Tyler Neel.
ATAC Individual ResultsFull Meet Results
War Eagle Invitational
October 19-21, 2007
The Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club sent 24 swimmers to the War Eagle Invitational October 19 - 21 in Auburn, Alabama.
Individual high point finishers for 10 and under boys were Brett Martin, 5th; Mauricio Calderon, 7th; and Brandon Chason, 12th. Individual high point finishers for 10 and under girls were Emmaline Brannon, 5th and Ali Lombardi, 8th. Individual high point finishers for 11 and 12 boys were Sergey Rogachev, 3rd and Mac Crutchfield, 13th. Individual high point finishers for 11 and 12 girls were Cece Williams, 1st; Lia Lombardi, 7th; and Megan Walker, 9th.
New ATAC team records were set by Megan Walker in the 11-12 100 yard freestyle (56.35) and the 200 yard backstroke (2:24.45).
ATAC team members achieved a combined total of 85 Junior Olympic qualifying times.
Way to swim, ATAC!
ATAC Individual ResultsFull Meet Results
