Throughout the year the Aquatics took time out to give back to the community. On Christmas Day the team made dinners for those less fortunate. Even more importantly the team helped out one of their own! The team dedicated their annual swim challenge to Emily Luna’s Entourage Fund. It is amazing to see these young children stepping up to help one of their extended family members. Helping others and working as a team is truly what the Canandaigua Aquatics are all about.

The team also celebrated 5 seniors who have grown up on the team and are now headed off on new adventures. Sarah Benson, Kate McCormick, Meghan McCormick, Nick Ringhoff and Jared Sharza are all headed off in August to college. Good luck with future endeavors and thank you for all the years.

Finally, congratulations to Thomas Chapman who received the big award of the night – the Nathan Romano Memorial Award. This award is in memory of Nathan Romano who swam on the Aquatics from 2007-2009. It recognizes a swimmer who displays dedication, self-motivation, leadership, team spirit and the unselfish willingness to help coaches and/or other team members. These are all the attributes that Nathan had while on the team. Thank you Thomas for emulating Nathan Romano; thank you for being such a pillar of the team.

Thomas Chapman winning Nathan Romano Award.
Canandaigua YMCA graduating seniors – from left to right – Nick Ringhoff, Jared Sharza, Sarah Benson, Megan McCormick and Kate McCormick.

]]> http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2012/05/09/congratulations-canandaigua-aquatics/feed/ 0 http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2012/03/24/4th-place-out-of-40-teams-wow/ http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2012/03/24/4th-place-out-of-40-teams-wow/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:50:56 +0000 lindseyh http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/?p=3234 Our Canandaigua Aquatics team continue to inspire, motivate and shock us with another competition to put in the record books. Our kids, parents and coaches made for another incredibly successful season. Congratulations to all of you.

There were 40 Y teams and a total of 1300 athletes from all over New York competing at this year’s YMCA State Championship swim meet. WE FINISHED 4th OVERALL out of 40 teams. WOW! 60 swimmers, participating in 160 individual and 20 relays took on States. Congratulations to all who participated. You truly are amazing and we are so lucky to have you represent the Canandaigua YMCA.

Congratulations to the 2012 NY State Champions

Girls 9 – 10: Kaitlyn Ringhoff – 50 Yard Freestyle
Girls 13 – 14: Heather Chrisman – 100 Yard Backstroke
Girls 15 and Over: Sarah Baxter – 100 Yard Freestyle

Boys 13 – 14: Sean Carbary – 50 Yard Freestyle
Girls 13 -14: Natalie Johnson, Heather Chrisman, Jessica Bellis, Amelia Stash – 200 Medley Relay

Team Record Breakers
Girls 9-10
Kaitlyn Ringhoff- 50 Free 27.73 held since 1998
Kaitlyn Ringhoff – 100 Free 102.40 Held Since 1998

Boys 13-14
Sean Carbary- 50 Free 22.81 held since 2007
Sean Carbary-100 Fly 57.33 Held since 1995
Dane Hoselton 100 Back 58.61 Broke his own 2011 record

Male 15 and Over
Nick Ringhoff- 100 Free 49.37 held since 1995

Boy 9-10
200 Medley Relay
Alex Turek, Thomas Chapman, Kyle Copper, Max Bennett 2:24.81 Broke their own record from 2012 Districts

Boys 13-14: Relays
200 Medley 1:47.51 Held since 2007
Dane Hoselton, Alex Brion, Sean Carbary, Alex Baker

200 Free Relay 1:36.98 Held since 2005
Dane Hoselton, Alex Baker, Alex Brion, Sean Carbary

Congratulations to our top finishers for men, women and relay teams:
Women:
Taryn Windheim
Katelyn Chiccino
Stephanie Barbero

Men:
Scott Bagley
Andrew Boot
Rick Schopinsky

Relay Teams:
Mary Halvorsen Relay Team
Carrie Magnan Relay Team
Boldrin Family Relay Team

Here are the full Adult Train 2 Tri Results. All participants were winners though!

Time for the Kids!

Canandaigua Aquatics, our competitive youth swim team, competed in the YMCA District Championships held at RIT’s Gordon Field House on Sunday, February 12. The team was represented by 78 swimmers, contributing to the 3rd place finish overall out of nine Rochester region teams. In the age group categories, our 13-14 females and 15-18 females placed 1st, 8 and under males placed 2nd and 9-10 males and 11-12 females placed 3rd.

Team members placed in the top 16 a total of 138 times and every one of the relay teams finished in the top 12. Three district meet records were set by Canandaigua swimmers including: Sarah Baxter in the Age 15-18 Female 200 yard Individual Medley; Dane Hoselton in the Age 13-14 male 100 yard backstroke; and Jessica Bellis, Heather Chrisman, Amelia Stash and Natalie Johnson in the Age 13-14 female 200 yard yard Freestyle Relay broke a record in place since 1998 and Alex Turek, Max Bennett, Thomas Chapman and Kyle Copper in the Age 9 – 10 Male Medley Relay broke a 1991 record.

Our swimmers achieved fourteen 1st place individual finishes, shared among seven swimmers including: Age 15-18 female Sarah Baxter in 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley; Age 13-14 Female Jessica Bellis in 500 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley; Heather Chrisman in 200 freestyle; Age 13-14 male Dane Hoselton in 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke; Age 11-12 Female Kendall Ware in 200 Individual Medley; Age 9 – 10 Female Kaitlyn Ringhoff in 50 freestyle, 50 backstroke and 50 butterfly; Age 8 and Under Female Grace Snyder in 50 freestyle.

There were also four 1st place relay finishes including: Age 9-10 male Nik Gjonbalaj, Max Bennett, Thomas Chapman, Kyle Copper in 200 freestyle relay; Age 15-18 female Sarah Baxter, Abigail Sullivan, Erika Holland, Kylie Loforte in medley relay and Kylie Loforte, Allison D’Amato, Abigail Sullivan, Sarah Baxter in 200 freestyle relay; and age 13-14 female Natalie Johnson, Jessica Bellis, Heather Chrisman, Amelia Stash in 200 medley relay.

“The Canandaigua Aquatics swimmers performed exceptionally well once again,” stated Head Coach David Beckwith. “Our coaching staff is exceptional and the swimmers meet and exceed expectations again and again.”

The Canandaigua team ended their regular season with a record of 6-1-1.

See all the records at the Canandaigua Aquatics website. We are so proud of each and everyone of you. GREAT JOB! Here is the boys 9 – 10 medley relay, who broke a team record set back in 1991. The boys took 2nd overall in the event with a time of 2:27.37. Congratulations Kyle Copper, Thomas Chapman, Alex Turek and Max Bennett, pictured with coach Chris Ware.

As the end of the regular swim season comes to a close, the five graduating seniors were celebrated for their many years and many achievements as part of Canandaigua Aquatics. From left are Nick Ringhoff, Jared Sharza, Sarah Benson, Megan McCormick and Kate McCormick.

]]> http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2011/12/23/congratulations-aquatics/feed/ 0 http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2011/12/20/y-in-the-news/ http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2011/12/20/y-in-the-news/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:25:52 +0000 lindseyh http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/?p=2537 Father Daughter Dance at Wegmans in Canandaigua
February 9 was a very special night for fathers because they got to spin their little angel around the dance floor at the Father Daughter Dance. It really was an amazing night for the dancers and non-dancers. More than 45 girls came with their father to dance around and get their picture taken by Chesler Photography. It will be an evening never to be forgotten. Thank you to Sweet Expressions who donated a huge bag of candy to each girl and Stella’s Florist for donating corsages for each little princesses.

Thank you fathers for coming with your little girls. Here are some photos courtesy of Mike Murphy at Messenger Post Media. Also here is a video of the nights festivities by Mike Murphy at the Daily Messenger.

Working out at the Y!
We were featured in the Daily Messenger regarding bringing your workout indoors during the winter months. Ingrid Lagoe from our Train 2 Tri program was interviewed. She emphasized the importance of staying in shape no matter the season. It is critical to maintain rather than starting from scratch.

Read more on ways you can bring your workout into the Y, and see some familiar faces in action in the wellness center!!!

Here are some pictures by Jack Haley for the article.

We want to celebrate all of the Active Older Adults in our community, so we have a whole week of events planned for you; May 23 – May 27. Our focus this year is on tools for everyday living. Our friends at the American Red Cross will be on hand teaching CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

The delicious lunch and learn on Wednesday, May 25 will be with retired health instructor from Marcus Whitman and current YMCA lifeguard, Ellen Monagan, who will present on SLEEP! Sleep deprivation is a huge issue in Americans. People constantly battle counting the sheep. Monagan will present on the close relationship between a persons’ health and sleep. The catered lunch will be an assortment of Asian inspired food from Wegmans.

For more information and registration for senior week stop at the Welcome Desk by May 23! Call your insurance company now to learn about Silver Sneakers or the Go-Getter’s program. Please also feel free to contact Marianne Timms, active older adult’s coordinator, at 585-394-6866 with any questions!

]]> http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2011/05/05/national-older-americans-month/feed/ 0 http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2011/03/25/finger-lakes-riesling-festival/ http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/2011/03/25/finger-lakes-riesling-festival/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:15:46 +0000 johnallison http://www.canandaigua-ymca.org/?p=1281 Riesling 5K Run
Saturday, August 13 – 9 a.m.
Run it out before you enjoy all of the Riesling. Join us for the 2nd Annual Riesling Run 5K to benefit the Canandaigua YMCA. Utilizing the former jean Mitchell 5k certified course, the run begins across from the Y at the courthouse.
Cost: $20 thru 8/12
$25 Race Day
Register by stopping in the Canandaigua Y or visit RieslingFestival.com or Active.com.

August 13 & 14

The Finger Lakes Riesling Festival, the official Mile of Family Fun, NEEDS YOUR HELP to make the event bigger and better than ever before! Sign up today to be a sponsor, volunteer or vendor! Contact Lindsey Harter at Lindsey@canandaigua-ymca.org for more information.

The festival has raised more than $60,000 for the Canandaigua Y’s Caring for Kids campaign. Caring for Kids gives opportunities to people in this community who would otherwise be unable to afford the programs and services of the Y.

For more information Download this information brochure here or email tri@canandaigua-ymca.org

You get:
•    Weekly workouts specific to race distance
•    Once per week group training session led by USA-Triathlon certified coaches
•    Group training schedule
•    Online access to all your workouts
•    Group support to keep you motivated
•    Childwatch for Y members

All fitness levels welcome. All participants must complete an initial assessment.

Set a goal, train for it, achieve it!