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Swimming and Diving Back From Nationals; Swim Well in Sunny FloridaMembers of the Herkimer County Community College men’s and women’s swimming and diving team recently competed in the 2010 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship meet at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL. (more) |
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Herkimer Swimming and Diving: Men Capture Second Place At RegionalsHCCC’s men’s swimming and diving team captured the Region 3 & Northeast District Runners-Up title this past weekend at the Region 3/Northeast District Championship meet placing 2nd out of 10 teams. (more) |
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Meet Results For Herkimer Swimming and Diving At Last Chance MeetThe following are the results for the Last Chance Meet hosted by Genesee CC. (more) |
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Griffin Leads Herkimer Swimming and Diving; Men Finish 2nd, Women Finish 4thThe Herkimer men's and womens swimming teams placed 2nd and 5th respectively this weekend at Erie CC. (more) |
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Herkimer Swimming And Diving Host Home Meet; Men Finish Second And Women Finish ThirdThe Herkimer men's and women's swimming and diving teams swam hard in their home meet. The men finished in second place, while the women finished in third place. (more) |
Since 2006, Herkimer has captured five Regional Championships (men's & women's 100 yard breaststroke and women's 200 yard breaststroke events) and three Mountain Valley Conference records in the men's 100 yard breaststroke, men's 200 yard butterfly and women's 800 yard freestyle relay. The women's team has earned NJCAA National Academic Team of the Year honors for the following seasons: 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09. The men's team has earned NJCAA National Academic Team of the Year honors for the following seasons: 1998-99, 1999-00.
The teams have also made appearances at the NJCAA National Championship meet each year with 8 top 16 finishes at the most recent championships. Several swimmers have also received numerous Academic All-American awards.
The season begins at the beginning of October and runs until the beginning of March. Practices consist of a variety of sets for a comprehensive training regimen. At the beginning of each season time is spent of breaking down each stroke and proper technique is stressed so that each athlete is a confident in their abilities and becomes a well-rounded athlete.
CRISTMAN POOL
The General's men's and women's swimming and diving team competes in the facility's six-lane, 25-yard pool, which features a one meter diving board and a Colorado electronic timing system. The pool is also used for instruction, recreation and is open to the community.
