2012-13 Women's Swimming News Archives

A Swimmer’s Reflection on Her Four-Year Career
A Swimmer’s Reflection on Her Four-Year Career

April 16, 2013

For the last four seasons, the Elms College women’s swim team has reached the pinnacle of success. In 2010-11 and 2011-12, the Blazers have finished second in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship. The team has set numerous school and pool records and has also qualified many swimmers for the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championship – a three-day event that concludes each season. One of the swimmers at the forefront of this success is senior Tessa Dudunake

Swim Teams to Host April Swim Clinics
Swim Teams to Host April Swim Clinics

March 12, 2013

The Elms College men's and women's swim teams will host a pair of April clinics for competitive swimmers ages six and older at Partyka Natatorium on the campus of Elms College.

DeGrazia Named GNAC Swimmer of the Year
DeGrazia Named GNAC Swimmer of the Year

February 27, 2013

Elms College junior women’s swimmer Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) was named the 2012-13 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Swimmer of the Year as recently announced by the organization.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Honors
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Honors

February 26, 2013

The Elms College men’s and women’s swim teams earned Fall 2012 Scholar All-America team honors as announced by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) on Tuesday.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Complete Action at the NEISDA Championships
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Complete Action at the NEISDA Championships

February 10, 2013

The Elms College men’s and women’s swim teams completed action at the three-day New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, Vt. on Sunday, February, 10.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Complete Day Two at NEISDA Championships
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Complete Day Two at NEISDA Championships

February 09, 2013

The Elms College men's and women's swim teams completed day two action of the 2012-13 New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships at Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, Vt. on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Compete on Day One of NEISDA Championships
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Compete on Day One of NEISDA Championships

February 08, 2013

The Elms College men’s and women’s swim teams completed day one action of the 2012-13 New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) Championships at Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, Vt. on Friday, Feb. 8.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split against University of New England
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split against University of New England

February 02, 2013

he Elms College men’s 200-meter medley and 800-meter freestyle relay squads both set a new school and pool record, while senior Emalee Furtek (Ludlow, Mass.)and junior Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) each clocked individual school records during Saturday afternoon’s swim meet against the University of New England at Partyka Natatorium.

DeGrazia Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll
DeGrazia Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

January 28, 2013

Elms College junior Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) was named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Weekly Honor Roll for women’s swimming as announced by the organization on Monday.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Fall at Regis College
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Fall at Regis College

January 26, 2013

The Elms College men’s and women’s swim teams each suffered close losses at the hands of Regis College on Saturday afternoon in Weston, Mass.

DeGrazia Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll
DeGrazia Named to GNAC Weekly Honor Roll

January 21, 2013

Elms College junior Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) was named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Weekly Honor Roll for women’s swimming as announced by the league office on Monday.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split With Norwich University
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split With Norwich University

January 19, 2013

Elms College junior Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) clocked a pair of school records for the women’s team and won two events, while freshman James Grippo (Longmeadow, Mass.) notched a pair of victories on the men’s side as the Blazers earned a split with Norwich University in Saturday afternoon’s swim meet at Partyka Natatorium.

Women’s Swimming Falls to Western New England University, 126-75
Women’s Swimming Falls to Western New England University, 126-75

January 16, 2013

Elms College junior Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) won three events for the Blazers but Western New England University posted a 126-75 victory in Wednesday evening’s women’s swim meet in Springfield, Mass.

Dudunake Named GNAC Swimmer of the Week
Dudunake Named GNAC Swimmer of the Week

January 14, 2013

Elms College senior women's swimmer Tessa Dudunake (Northampton, Mass.) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Swimmer of the Week as announced by the league on Monday.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split at Mount Saint Mary College (N.Y.)
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split at Mount Saint Mary College (N.Y.)

January 12, 2013

Elms College freshman Stephen Lynch (Madison, Conn.) set a new school record in the 200-yard backstroke, while senior Tessa Dudunake (Northampton, Mass.) and junior Devon DeGrazia (Westport, Mass.) each won three individual events as the Blazers swam to a split against Mount Saint Mary College (N.Y.) on Saturday afternoon in Newburgh, N.Y.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split at Bridgewater State University
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Split at Bridgewater State University

January 09, 2013

The Elms College men’s and women’s swim teams had a total of five swimmers earn three first place finishes as the Blazers earned a split with Bridgewater State University during Wednesday afternoon’s swim meet that saw both teams honor the victims of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn.