November 5, 2009
The season is underway and several LeMoyne swimmers have displayed
"championship 
potential" based on their early season performances. Speaking of
championships, please note that we have two this year-the
Northeast-10 at Southern Connecticut February 5-7,and, the UNYSCSA
meets later in February that we have focused on since 1991. It is
possible that our primary championship will be the NE-10 by the
2010-2011 season. The times are changing, but one thing never
does....you have to work hard to swim fast.
A great deal of change for the better is also happening in our
department. In the next couple of weeks, you will be receiving a
letter from Athletic Director Matt Bassett outlining new projects
and priorities in LeMoyne Athletics, many of which are already
underway. In that letter you will also be asked to consider
becoming a Gold Wave member for 2009-2010. You can support men's
and women's swimming directly either by returning the pledge card
from that mailing, or, you can click
here and make your gift online.
We no longer worry about the cost of high-tech swim suits, which
have been banned (thankfully) by the NCAA. Your pledges will be
gratefully received for other needs, including special equipment,
and, of course, the training trip. We will do everything possible
to earn your continued support!
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Hannah, PhD
LeMoyne Swimming and Diving
September 16, 2009
Welcome to the 2009-2010 season. The Le Moyne Swimming and Diving
program has added 12 new student-athletes, and when the
competitions begin there will be some new names jumping out at you
in the results. We are looking forward to a season that features a
few interesting changes.
First, the Northeast-10 Championship is now in February, from
the 5th to the 7th. It is no longer a Christmas tournament. We will
still compete in the UNYSCSA, but the NE-10 meet takes on added
importance.
Second,
the "technical" suits have been absolutely and utterly banned by
the NCAA. Swim meets will no longer feature the smell of wet
rubber. It is now, as it should be; work hard, shave down and SWIM
FAST.
Finally, as most of you know, our alumni/intersquad meet has been
permanently placed on Family Weekend, 9/25-9/27, this year. It will
be quite a festive atmosphere with alumni, athletes and parents
from all the sports teams present at the same time. We have over
35 alumni committed to attending and for those of
you still "on the fence," please come! It will be a terrific
weekend. I hope to see you all on September 26 and remember, you
don't actually have to swim in the alumni meet. Check
out www.lemoynedolphins.com.
There will be plenty going on.
Joseph M. Hannah
Head Swimming and Diving Coach
