Pacifica Sea Lions Tear Up the Water at PASA Invitational

             The Pacifica Seal Lions had a dedicated showing during rough weather at the PASA invitational on February 24^th & 25^th.  Nine swimmers competed in 38 races, with an overall improvement rate of 55.67%.  The team expected more swimmers, but the rough weather was to blame for such a low showing.  The Sea Lion of the meet was Elle-Jay Cowen she had six personal bests out of seven swims.  Excellent stong effort Elle-Jay, way to lead your team!

            The following swimmers attained new ?BB? times.

Elle-Jay Cowan           10u Girls         50 free, 100 free, 50 back

            The following swimmers attained new ?A? times.

Michelle Simpson        8U Girls          100 free

            The following swimmers attained new ?B? times:

Isabel Muirragui          8U Girls          100 free, 25 fly

Michelle Simpson        8U Girls          50 back, 25 fly

Christian Hammerich  8U Boys          100 free

Elle-Jay Cowan           10U Girls        200 free, 100 fly, 200 IM

Sofia Mahoney-Rohrl 10U Girls        50 free, 100 free, 100 breast

Brandon Yee               12U Boys        200 free

            The following swimmers had new personal best times:

Deanna Lembcke        12U Girls        100 breast

Brandon Yee               12U Boys        100 fly

Shannon Lawee          14U Girls        100 free, 200 free, 100 breast

            Elyssa Farmer 16U Girls had two strong swims, narrowly missing personal bests in both events.

             We are looking forward to the SOLO swim meet March 24^th and 25^th at Menlo-Atherton High School.  This will be our final short course meet of the season as Long Course season begins in April.  The first long course meet will be the Cabrillo Threshers held at University of Santa Cruz Aquatic Complex April 21^st and 22^nd.  The second long course meet will be Los Altos Mountain View Aquatics at Foothill College May 4^th and 5^th.

           The Pacifica Sea Lions web site is a great way to view your friends and family in action at the meets.  Please click on the photo gallery to see exciting team photos.  These photos can be purchased as well and can be made into mugs, shirts, ect. They make great  gift ideas and a portion of the proceeds help fund the team.  The Sea Lions web site is www.pacificasealions.com.

            The Pacifica Sea Lions are always looking for new swimmers.  The team holds a free 5-day trial to all interested swimmers ages 5-18 on the last five weekdays of every month from 5:15 to 6:15 pm at Oceana pool.  Anyone interested in joining the team or even exploring the opportunity to join the team is invited.