All Blog Posts Tagged 'swimming' (69)

Are you supposed to be born good at everything?

Remember High School dances? There was no learning the dance at the party. If you didn’t already know before you got there, you were sorry. You had to step…

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Added by Angela Gray on April 21, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

From the Creek to the Curriculum

Coach Archie delivers a lot in these powerful 3 minutes, from learning to swim in the creek, his early days at West Virginia State where swimming was compulsory, building Norfolk State’s first pool on the beach with a tractor, and finally making swimming compulsory at Norfolk State by making sure it was included in the curriculum.

Added by Jayson Jackson on September 9, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Urban Classic Invitational 2009

I just got back from Atlanta, GA and what a wonderful weekend!

I had the opportunity to attend the Urban Classic Invitational hosted by the City of Atlanta Dolphins swim team. The long course invite (formerly known as the Chris Silva African American National Championships) was a bit of reunion for me as I got to see one of my old college team mates coaching and working with some up and coming swimmers from the metro Atlanta area. I enjoyed watching the meet and speaking with parents… Continue

Added by Douglas Carrington on June 30, 2009 at 6:20pm — No Comments

New Blog Entries Comming!

As a we get closer to the first day of summer, my blog spot will be place for insight and thoughts about Diversity in Collegiate Swimming. I hope you enjoy!

Added by Douglas Carrington on June 15, 2009 at 2:28pm — No Comments

SwimMAC Fundraiser

My daughter Alyssa, who created Fins for Swims, is an active swimmer at SwimMAC Carolina. They are doing a fundraiser to support operations.

Her personal fundraiser website is:
http://www.active.com/donate/SwimMACCarolina/SwimMACAFische

SwimMAC swimmers are active in the local community, The Joshua Project and other community service projects.

I thank you and Alyssa thanks all those who support her and SwimMAC Carolinas.

Added by Danny Fischer on March 16, 2009 at 12:14am — No Comments

Swimming is Fun!

In the next installment of the Lee Pitts' interview, Lee talks about appearing on CBS Good Morning, the doors swimming can open, and most importantly that 'Swimming is Fun!' for everyone.

Added by Jayson Jackson on March 4, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Florida A&M University Travels to Washington, DC for HBCU Invitational this weekend

2/2/09- Florida A&M University Swimming is gearing up for this weekend's annual HBCU Invitational hosted by Howard University in Washington,DC The competiton will feature the Bison men and women of Howard, the Aggie women of North Carolina A&T and the Rattlers men and women of Florida A&M. The competition will take place at Burr Recreation Center on Howard Univesity's campus at 3pm. The Rattlers look to continue a tradition of strong swimming in this competiton. This Invitation also… Continue

Added by Douglas Carrington on February 2, 2009 at 8:24am — No Comments

FLorida A&M University Swimming and Diving 2008-2009 Competition Schedule

Here is the finalized competition schedule for the swimming and diving program this year.

Date:

Opponent(s):

Host Institution:

Location:

Time:

2008

October 11, 2008

Orange &Green

Florida A&M

Morcom Aquatics Center

3pm

November 1, 2008

Florida State

Indian River CC

Florida State

Morcom Aquatics Center

11am

November 8, 2008

HBCU Relays

Florida A&M

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Added by Douglas Carrington on October 24, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

Florida A&M University's Swimming and Diving's Conference Home: CCSA

Florida A&M University Swimming and Diving enters its second season as members of the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Assocation. Provided below is the link to our conference website where you can find the most up to date information regarding our swimming and diving conference:
http://www.bigsouthsports.com/fls/4800/CCSASwimming/index2.htm

Added by Douglas Carrington on October 24, 2008 at 9:55am — No Comments