NOVA News
October 16th, 2023
We are only 6 days away from wrapping up NOVA’s annual Swim A Thon.
100 % of funds donated for the Swim A Thon count towards your fundraising obligation
First year families (all levels of swimmers) - $100/swimmer
Families with Novice Swimmers - $125/swimmer
Families with Age Group development Bronze and higher level swimmers - $225/swimmer
All families are capped at a maximum of $450 in fundraising obligation
Unmet fundraising obligations are billed in July. To avoid this, check your fundraising balance on Teamunify and donate to the Swim A Thon.
So far 47% of our swimmers have logged donations for the Swim a Thon. If you have not yet done so, please visit the Teamunify site and click on the Swim A Thon banner. https://www.teamunify.com/team/vsnva/page/home You can quickly and easily make an online donation and complete your fundraising! You can also drop off a check, and in the memo line include Swim A Thon.
$33, 754 left to meet the goal of $115,000. We can do it if everyone participates! By Monday it would be great to see a HUGE number on the SAT lane line!
Thanks, Julie Farney
Open Water Nationals took place May 3rd-5th at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL. Races offered were the 10k Men and Women's National Championships, 5k Men and Women's Junior National Championships for 15 and Unders, 5k Men and Women's National Championships, and the 7.5k Men and Women's Junior National Championships for the 16-17 Age Group.
April 26-28 NOVA swimmers "kicked off" the LC season at Regency in the NOVA LC Kick Off meet. Swimmers of all ages raced hard, cheered loudly, conquered chase starts, and achieved many new time standards. It was an amazing start to a great LC season
Novice Bronze/Silver, Novice Gold, Age Group Dev. Bronze, Age Group Dev. Silver, Age Group Dev. Gold, Age Group Bronze, Age Group Silver, Age Group Gold, Senior Dev. Bronze, Senior Dev. Silver, Senior Dev. Gold, Senior Bronze
May 4-5 A small group of Senior Dev. Gold swimmers crossed the river to CSAC to compete at the Jim Frye Invite hosted by Bass. Swimmers had a great time swimming fast and racing long course.
13 and over PPOW
Our 13 and over PPOW is Senior Gold's Ben Butterfield. Ben’s been leading lanes and taking names. Working hard and going fast inlay morning practices, doubles, and in the weight room. Well earned Ben!
12 and under PPOW
Our 12 and under PPOW is AGDS's Brady Rhodes. Brady has been working hard not just this week, but for several months consistently! She has really stepped up as a leader in the practice group overall, always leading a lane, doing the little things correctly, and even helping new swimmers to the group adapt and remember key aspects of drills. Her hard work has paid off with a recent slew of BB times, and we can’t wait to see what she can do this season. Great job, Brady!
Competitive Spirit Award
This award is given to the athlete who loves to race. They win with dignity and lose with grace. Their competitive attitude is contagious and they positively affect and encourage the people around them. Most often seen cheering on from behind a lane, these are the NOVA swimmers who understand what it means to be a teammate
13 & Over Girl Lauren McCann
13 & Over Boy Cole Nelson
Coach's Award
This is the highest honor the coaching staff gives to our swimmers. A Swimmer who routinely shows a level of dedication to the sport and NOVA that makes her or him a leader among peers, and to younger swimmers. He or she demonstrates excellence and discipline in both practice and competition, inspires excitement, and helps foster a love for the sport that the coaching staff looks to instill in all NOVA athletes.
Charlie Mayr
Carson Brewer Award
On January 14th, 2020 NOVA lost a valued team member, loving brother, and cherished son. Carson is remembered by those who knew, loved, and coached him as not only a dedicated, hardworking, and disciplined swimmer, but also a tremendous teammate. Whether it was a meet or an ordinary day of practice, Carson showered those around him with support and positive energy. He was most often found behind a lane, cheering on his NOVA teammates with a huge smile on his face. The Carson M. Brewer Coaches Award was created to honor these noble qualities and inspire future 12 and Under swimmers to be devoted athletes, loyal friends, and unwavering teammates
John Thomas Tunstall
