Plum Aqua is a
Division II member
of the Eastern Swim Association
Plum Aqua members ages 5 - 18 who can swim
one length of the pool unassisted are eligible to join the team.
The summer swim season should be a fun and learning experience
for all involved. The goal of the team is to promote team
spirit, respect, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Coaches will work with the children to
improve individual times and technique and to help children
learn different aspects of basic competitive swimming.
NEWS &
NOTES
CONGRATULATIONS DIVISION II
CHAMPIONS
PLUM AQUA
PIRATES
ON AN UNDEFEATED DUAL MEET SEASON AND A FIRST PLACE FINISH AT THE
DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP MEET!
GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO OUR SENIORS:
SEAN DERRY, JAY
PATAKY, ADAM PLANCE,
LAURA STIFTER
and SARAH WILSON!!
MEET OUR COACHES
KEVIN MAKSINCHUK:
We are happy to have
Kevin returning for his fifth season as head coach! Kevin
is a Senior at Slippery Rock University, majoring in
Physical Education and Coaching. Kevin specialized in
sprint events while a member of the Slippery Rock Men's Swim
Team. Kevin also swam for four years at Plum High School
and was a WPIAL and State qualifier. Kevin swam for Plum
Aqua for 13 years as well as for PAYS and Allegheny Valley YMCA.
KATIE GRIENEISEN:
Katie returns as assistant coach of Plum Aqua for her third season! Katie is a graduate of Lock Haven
University, and has recently completed a dual major of
Elementary Education and Special Education. Katie has been
swimming since age 11. She was a member of the Lock Haven Swim Team and specialized in
distance events and qualified for PSACS each year.
She also swam for Plum High School, Plum Aqua and Allegheny
Valley YMCA.
SHANNON
JOY:
Shannon
joins us this year as assistant coach of Plum Aqua. She
will be a Junior at Penn State University, majoring in
Biobehavioral Health and Neuroscience and planning to pursue a
career as a Physican's Assistant. Shannon swam
competitively for 12 years as a member of PAYS, Penn Hills
Dolphins, Plum Aqua, Plum High School, and Team Pittsburgh.
