POST-SEASON REPORT

SECTION VI Boys Swimming 2007-2008

Co-Chairpersons: Al Fritzinger & Jim Graczyk

Submitted April 24, 2008

RevenueGate ($5) $4512.00

Shirt Sales$ 415.00

Total Revenue$4927.00

ExpensesFacility Rental inc.$3570.00

Computer Operator

Officials $2518.00

Meet Administration$ 277.00

Expenses Total$6365.00 (net loss $1438.00)

Participation:428 swimmers competed

48 schools qualified athletes

639 entries - 12 events

Recommendations:

  • Continue awarding patches by class (A, B, C/ D)
  • Continue to support funding the meet at ECC:Burt Flickinger Aquatic Center
  • Explore the use of the facility at Fredonia State University as a back up pool if ECC is not available
  • Use Sweet Home High School or Clarence High School if colleges are not available
  • Continue conducting a "bonus heat" on the day of the finals to increase participation, spectator attendance and gate receipts.
  • Continue to explore alternative dates to conduct meet (possible mid week to reduce rental costs)
  • Continue In-Season qualifying for the NYS Championships

-coaches continue to support in-season qualifying

-again, no negative issues arose

-approximately 20 in-season qualifying times were posted

  • Begin exploring the possibility of changing the current meet format to three separate class championships (A,B,C/D)
  • Qualifying times will be studied and adjusted as appropriate to better meet the needs and talents of our Section VI athletes

Sectional Records

  • No new Section VI records were established this season

State Championship Update

  • 2008 State Championship Meet was held at the Nassau County Aquatic Center on Long Island (Feb. 29 & March 1, 2008)
  • Section VI qualified 37 athletes (34 swimmers, 3 divers)to compete at the state championships
  • Section VI placed 3rd overall at the NYS Championships
  • The Section VI team stayed at the Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
  • 2009 State Championships will be at the Nassau County Aquatic Center again (March 6 & 7, 2009)
  • Section VI will be hosting the NYS Championships in 2010 (Feb. 26,27) and in 2011 (March 4,5)