2017 LCM Hawaiian State Championships - 32 ASC Records

July 17, 2017

ASC Swim Fans,

The 19 swimmers at States Champs experienced tremendous success. As a team the level of competitiveness is increasing, as documented by the setting of  32 club records by 11 swimmers.  The longest standing record to be broken was set in 1993 by one of the first ASC members, Eric Bollinger.  ASC earned a 8th place overall amongst the 26 teams competing. Jakob Honda made it to the top of the podium 4 times and was runner-up twice. His effort certainly goes down as one of the finest by any single ASC swimmer in the 24 year history of our club.

17-18

Karly Noetzel broke Noe Vargas' 2009 record in the 200 free and Frida Berglund's 2016 record in the 200 breast.

Kira Parker broke 4 records set by Noe Vargas in 2009: 50 & 100 free and the 100 & 200 back

Asher Robertson broke Alec Herre's record in the 1500 & 800 free

Matt Ostrem set the 100 breast record

15-16 year

Brock Imonen broke Jacob's record in the 1500 free set earlier in the year

Jacob Schnitzler broke Eric Bollinger's 1993 record in the 400 free, Tom Sanford's 1997 record in the 200 Free and his own record in the 800 free.

Anna Sorenson broke Taylor Doherty's 2015 record in the 100 Fly and Bhillie Luciani's 2011 record in the 400 IM

13-14

Kaden Parker broke Jacob's record in the 50 & 100 free set earlier in the year1

11-12

Jakob Honda broke Kaikea Nakachi's 2006 records in the 50 & 100 back and 100 free, Kai's 2015 record in the 100 fly, Kaden's 2016 record in the 50 free and his own record in the 50 fly.

Kai Griley set new ASC records in the 13-14 Age Division in the 400 IM, breaking Brock's record set earlier in the year and in the 100 fly, breaking Jacob's record set in 2016. My sincerest apologies to Kai, his parents and the other ASC coaches for my oversight. I don't know how I missed his records, but I did.

10 & U

Hulton Chicoine broke Kai Inaba's 2005 record in the 50 breast and his own  records in the 100 back, 100 breast & 200 IM

Sebastian Satulio-Yamashita broke Ryan Ross' 2003 record in the 50 fly and broke Hulton's records in the 50, 100 & 200 Free and 100 Fly

The parent’s in attendance were fantastic with their support. In fact, their help at the meet was a record as well due to the fact that with the size of our team, more was expected of our club. Thank you, parents, for the great B-B-Q that was put together by Coach Sarie, hosted by the Robertson’s and help from Kim Honda as well. A special shout-out to Dean Honda for officiating four long, hot sessions as a stroke and turn judge. Susan Griley was our meet marshall representative, and our timers, Kristi Cotton, Allan Yamashita, Malia Honda, Arlene Schnitzler, Leesa Robertson, Melanie Aiona, Michelle Sorensen, Noriko Ostrem, and Coach Sarie.

From a coaching perspective, watching the swimmers was a dream. We were able to witness relentless pursuit of improving and wow, was it entertaining. It was great to see all the hard work in the practices come to life for them in the event. Delayed gratification is a component to success in life and swimming certainly offers its share of opportunities. Stone Cutters - all of ‘em.  Thank you, swimmers, for all of the hard work in the practice and then focusing during the meet. Many of the swimmers have already asked me when we will begin again and that was again, very encouraging as a coach.

The four days was time well spent - thank you everyone! By the end, we were all ready for a day or two of rest.

Best wishes for great swims to the nine Junior Age Group Championship swimmers (AJ, Lia, Kyla, Mahina, Zoe, Sophia J., River, Beaudin and Kosuke) heading to the Jr. Age Group Championships this weekend on Oahu with Coach Barb. GO ASC!!!!!