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Dolphins Compete in Regional Meet
The Mahaska County YMCA Dolphins completed a superb 2011-2012 season with the Regional Swim Meet held in Minneapolis, MN, on March 31 and April 1. The Dolphins sent 19 swimmers from the 2011-2012 squad to the event. The competition included 75 teams from 9 different states, accounting for over 1200 swimmers over the course of the two days.
YMCA Swim Team Coach Wade Bolibaugh said, “The 2011-2012 Dolphins Swim Team had a record-breaking year in terms of both participation and performances. With 75 youth YMCA members on Swim Team, and a number of team records broken over the course of the season, this year has been one of, if not the, most successful seasons in the history of the Dolphins. Without the dedication each of these Swim Team members has shown throughout the year, the Dolphins would not have been able to achieve as much as they have.”
 The Mahaska County YMCA and the Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank all the Swim Team members, families, volunteers and coaches that have enabled the program to excel over the course of the season. We greatly appreciate all the support you have shown throughout the past several months, and look forward to another strong year in 2012-2013. Go Dolphins!
As a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. This philosophy drives the Mahaska County YMCA’s commitment to help children and adults experience the joy and benefits of aquatics programming.
For more details on the Mahaska County YMCA or the Dolphins Swim Team, stop by the Mahaska County YMCA, at 414 North Third Street in Oskaloosa or please contact Ryan Harkema at 641.673.8411 or
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Regional Participants: Pictured Front Row: Nikolas Dykstra, Carson Breon, Emily Richmond, Sophia Dykstra, Jessica Collins, Aaron Blom, Jarod Miller. Pictured Back Row: Claire Fiechtner, Brittany DeMoney, Aubrey Miller, Kaity Richmond, Sandra Blom, Sienna DeJong, Zoe Lynch, Melissa Moorman, Dawson Sarver. Not pictured: Xavier Foster, Andie Reif, Jackie Reif |
The Oskaloosa YMCA Aerials hosted home meet “Spring Fling” on Saturday April 28th. The levels ranged from Xcel Rookies level 2 & 3, bronze, silver, & gold. Only 2 other teams from Urbandale and Waterloo also participated at this half day event. This was just a fun meet for the girls and also prepared the rookies, bronze, & sliver gymnasts for the state meet that was held on May 5-6 (results & article to come). Each gymnast that competed at this event received a trophy as their award for participating. The donations received for admission at the door are going towards a new spring floor for competition and practice.