Boardman Varsity Swimming and Diving
2015 - 2016
“A tradition of excellence in the pool and the classroom”
Welcome to the 31st year of Boardman Varsity swimming!
We are pleased that you are
interested in being part of our winning tradition and our swimming family. This informational packet will give
you a brief history of our program and answer some of the questions you might have about being a varsity
swimmer or diver on our 2014-2015 Boardman High School Swim Team.
Three Spartan swimmers have been recognized at state and national level. Tyler O’Halloran (03) won three
state titles in the 50 and 100 freestyle events and continued his swimming career at the University of Texas. At
U. T. Tyler earned 11 NCAA Division I All-American Honors, qualified to swim several events at the 2004 and
2008 Olympic Swim Trails, and placed 5th in the 50 yard breaststroke for “Team U. S. A.” at the 2007 World
University Games in Thailand. Ryan Bailey won the state title in the 100 butterfly in 2013. Ryan is a threetime All-American swimmer in breaststroke and butterfly. He accepted an appointment from the United States
Naval Academy. He will be entering his junior year at the academy and swims for the Mid-Shipmen. Jackie
Bak Yost (89) was the first swimmer to enter the Boardman High School Hall of Fame in 2003. Jackie also was
honored to be inducted in the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame. Jackie held most of the school records for
many years. She went on to swim at the University of Pennsylvania where she set two school records. Jackie
was the USA Swim Team Manager for “Team U. S. A.” at the 2004 Olympics and 2005 World Championships.
Jackie, Tyler, and Ryan along with hundreds of graduates have stated that the experiences gained from being on
our team have had very positive effects on their lives. They also send a message to the 2015-16 teams. Go
Spartans! Swim Faster!!
The high school swim team is coached by Terry O’Halloran, Carlo Cordon, Chad DeAngelo, and Ron Navarra
(diving). The coaches combined bring over 75 years of coaching experience to the pool deck. Mr. O’Halloran
retired from teaching Fourth Grade at Stadium Drive Elementary School for 38 years and was the coach at
Boardman Tennis and Swim Club for 40 years. Coach O’Halloran is currently working as a Title I teacher at
West Blvd. Elementary School. Mr. Cordon teaches Social Studies at Glenwood Middle School and is the head
coach at the Applewood Swim Club. Both coaches have earned level four certifications by the American
Swimming Coaches Association. Only 10 percent of all swimming coaches in the world have reached this
certification level. Mr. DeAngelo teaches science at Boardman High School and is a former team captain and
state swimmer for the Spartan swim team. He is the head coach at the Boardman Tennis and Swim Club in the
summer and has a Level II certification through the American Swim Coaches Association. Diving Coach Ron
Navarra is certified coach through the OHSAA and AAU Diving. He graduated from YSU in 1994 with a
degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science / Sports Management. Under their direction Boardman
High School swimmers have earned 15 All-American time standards, 61 Academic All-Americans, 80 Ohio
State Qualifiers, and maintained an eighty percent win to loss record in dual meets. The Spartan swim teams
also excel in the classroom. The girls earned a national bronze medal for the 2014-15 season by achieving a
3.40 team GPA.
The boys earned a bronze medal for their 3.40 team GPA. Both teams are ranked
academically in the top ten percent of all high school swim teams in the country.
Our 2015-2016 Spartan Swim Team will return one state qualifier, Cori Kuras. Kuras swam butterfly on the
state medley relay. Kuras also is the second fastest swimmer in school history in the 50 yard freestyle. The
boy’s team returns district qualifiers; Seniors Aaron Dunlany and Ethan Schwendeman will lead the boy’s team.
Two boys from the sophomore class are expected to be impact swimmers. They are Kyle Kimerer and Callen
Aulizia. Sophomores Maddie Rast and Dominic Mariano will be springing off the 1- meter diving boards.
Spartan swimmers and divers work hard in and out of the pool! They are recognized for their community
service projects over the holidays. Go Spartan swimmers and divers!
Boardman Varsity Swim Team Information
How do I join the team?
First of all you need to be able to swim at least 50 yards unassisted to be considered for the team. Swimmers
can be cut from the team for a lack of swimming ability or a lack of effort.
You should fill out the general information sheet at the end of this packet. You will be put on our team
communication list. We will notify you about upcoming team activities and meetings. If you decide to join you
will need to get a physical by your doctor and fill out the school paperwork including the emergency medical
form. You will be tested for drug use before the season and randomly tested during the season. All required
forms will need to be submitted by October 15, 2015 to the athletic office or any of the coaches. Please note
that The Boardman Board of Education requires a $50 participation fee for all varsity sports that must be paid
by the start of the swim season which is November 6th, 2015. Other fees for team equipment and booster club
dues will be presented at the team / parent meeting picnic on September 20th. This meeting is required for all
swimmers and parent(s). The picnic will be held at Beard Pavillon, 4:30-6:00pm. The average total for a first
year swimmer last season was $300 which included the school participation fee, booster dues, and team
equipment.
When does the team practice?
The team practices and holds all home meets at YSU’s Beeghly Natatorium. Monday through Friday we leave
the high school at 3:20, travel by bus to YSU, practice from 4:30-6:30, and return to the high school at 7:15 PM.
On Saturdays we meet in the weight room at 8 AM, workout until 9:10, travel to YSU, practice from 10-12
noon, and return to the high school at 12:40. We also require swimmers to be in the Fitness Center from 6:107:20 AM on Mondays / Wednesdays and 8-9:15 AM on Saturdays. A complete detailed practice schedule will
be passed out to all swimmers at our fall picnic. All practices including moning fitness center sessions are
mandatory. You may be excused from practices for illness, injury, a school related activity, and emergency
weather conditions. Individuals missing unexcused practices will not swim in the meets, could lose their varsity
letter, and maybe asked to resign from the team. Swimmers may report off by calling or texting the coaches’
cell phones by giving their name and reason for missing a practice. You also need to bring a written note from
a parent and give it to Coach DeAngelo explaining your absence the very next practice date. Failure to bring in
your note will result in an unexcused practice.
Are there academic requirements to be on the team?
All student athletes must have passing grades in five academic subjects before the season and during the season
to be eligible to participate in swimming at Boardman. Every nine weeks grades are posted and students not
passing 5 subjects will not be able to swim or participate in any other varsity sport for the next 9-week period.
Boardman also takes pride in academic success by having a weekly grade evaluation by your teachers. Any
students not meeting the above passing standard will sit out each week until the coach is notified by the school
that the athlete is now academically eligible. He or she may practice at the coach’s discretion but cannot swim
in any meets.
How do I earn a varsity letter?
All swimmers have a chance to earn a varsity letter their first year on the team. Please refer to the time chart in
this packet that will show any of the times needed for each stroke to qualify. At any time during the season in a
meet competition a swimmer may tie or break one of the published time standards. If he or she does then they
could earn a varsity letter if they are in good standing with team rules and the coaches. All second year
swimmers will earn a varsity letter if they too are in good standing with their coaches and follow the team rules.
How do I get to practice and the meets?
We take a bus everywhere we go as a team. If you drive to YSU then Coach DeAngelo must be notified ahead
of time on his cell phone by a parent and given verbal permission to alter your swimmer’s travel schedule. At
all away meets the swimmers are required to ride the bus to and from meets. When we swim meets at YSU,
the parents will transport their athletes back home after the meet. The school will not provide transportation
back to BHS on all meets at YSU. Swim team members can ride with other swimmers and or parents of other
swimmers only if a coach is notified ahead of time.
How can I contact a coach if I have any questions?
Swim Coaches:
Diving Coach
Terry O’Halloran
Carlo Cordon
Chad DeAngelo
Ron Navarra
330-519-8594
330-519-3130
330-881-7799
330-501-4116
Varsity Letter Time Standards Requirement:
You need to be a team member in “good standing” and meet any one of the time or point
standards in any one of the strokes listed below or be a team member in “good standing” for a
two year time period. (Coaches always reserve the right to award a letter or withhold a letter
in special situations.)
Time Standards: (based on the 65th power point from National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches
Association Power Rankings)
Event
Women
Men
50 free
100 free
200 free
500 free
200 IM
100 fly
100 back
100 breast
1 meter-diving (points)
28.55
1:01.48
2:12.68
5:52.18
2:28.36
1:09.98
1:09.13
1:18.96
126.50
25.73
56.14
2:02.09
5:28.69
2:16.01
1:02.41
1:05.02
1:11.39
138.90
Individual Expectations:
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Be on time for all team practices and activities. Be in the water before 4:30.
Display a positive attitude and show respect to your teammates and coaches.
Challenge yourself and others to accomplish new things.
Maintain healthy personal habits.
Be a vocal leader at practice, in the locker room, and at BHS.
Demand quality and dedication from yourself and others.
Set realistic goals and use a day by day approach to accomplish them.
Understand that both you and your teammates will fail at times. How you deal with the failure will
determine your level of success.
Model motivation and experience success daily.
Complete all practices to the best of your ability. No stopping within sets for any reason other than a
medical emergency or injury.
Clean-up lane areas after practice.
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Always work with a spotter when lifting weights. Do not lift weights that are too heavy for the required
exercise.
Attendance is required at all practices and meets.
Report all injuries to a coach immediately. We will decide if it is serious or not.
Do not come to practice if you are ill. Text coach DeAngelo to report off before practice.
During practice, stay in the pool area at all times unless a coach excuses you to the locker room.
Behave yourself in the locker room. We are guests at YSU and you need to display proper behavior at all
times.
Follow all Boardman High School and Y.S.U. Rules.
Act like ladies and gentlemen at all times. Profanity, sexual harassment, and hazing (including electronic
hazing) will not be tolerated.
Ride the team bus to all activities away from the high school. Any alterations in your transportation
schedule must be cleared by a coach before it happens.
Maintain academic eligibility by passing five subjects.
Notify a coach if you have a school conflict that will prevent you from practicing that day.
Think before you act!
Anyone who feels that they are being harassed or hazed by another person or a group needs to report it
to the head coach immediately.
Boardman swimmers take pride and responsibility in all aspects of their sport. They represent their
school, coaches, and families at all times, including the time outside of practice. Any member of the team
who does not live up to the responsibility of being a good team member will be subject to all school
discipline policies including being denied the right to participate in varsity swimming.
Swim Meet Etiquette:
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All swimmers and divers must ride the team bus to and from the away meet location.
Swimmers are not permitted to ride home with their parents or friends from away meets.
All swimmers will dress-up for away meets. Shirts and ties for the boys and dress-up clothes for the
girls. No jeans or tee shirts are permitted on the away meet busses. No dress-up no go.
Wear team warm-ups on the deck when you are not in the pool.
Stay on the deck or pool locker rooms at all times. You are not permitted to go into the bleachers or
leave the pool area at any time without the coach’s permission.
The teams warm up together on the deck and in the pool. All swimmers must warm down after races and
at the end of the meet.
All swimmers should see a coach after their races. Be ready to discuss the pros and cons of the race and
your game plan to improve for the next time.
Display good sportsmanship with opponents and their coaches and officials. You can be disqualified
during a meet for inappropriate behavior which could also result in a two meet suspension.
Team and Individual Honors:
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“Michael J. Villano Memorial Award”
A plaque and $1000 scholarship awarded to the individual that best exemplifies Mike’s leadership, love, and
caring for others. Michael J. Villano and his wife Ann were part of the original group of parents who founded the
Boardman High School Swim Team in 1984. After Michael’s passing, Ann continued to be part of the program for
many years by volunteering as an assistant swimming coach. Ann and the Swim Booster Board continue to fund
the annual scholarship for deserving swimmers.
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“State Champion” Plaque placed in the school stating the individual, event, time, and year. Same plaque
awarded to the athlete.
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National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (N.I.S.C.A.) “Swimming AllAmerican”. Plaque earned by swimming one of the top 100 high school times for an individual stroke or relay
in the nation in the current school year
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“All Ohio Award” Certificate earned by any swimmer or relay that places in the top 16 at the State
Championships.
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“All District Award” Certificate earned by any swimmer or relay that finishes in the top 16 at District
Championships
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N.I.S.C.A. “Academic All-American” Awarded to a swimmer who maintains a 3.75 GPA at the end of
the first semester senior year and earns two varsity letters. (One of which must be his senior year)
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N.I.S.C.A. “Team Scholar Award” Awarded to a girl’s and or boy’s team that average above a 3.20
GPA. (3.20-3.49=Bronze, 3.50-3.74=Silver, 3.75-4.00=Gold)
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“Academic All-State” Awarded to a swimmer who maintains a 3.5 GPA at the end of the first semester
senior year and earns two varsity letters. (One which must be his or her senior year)
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“Boardman Academic All-Star” Awarded to all Boardman swimmers that have a current GPA 3.5 or
higher
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“Boardman Varsity School Record” Plaque given to all swimmers that are current school record
holders at the end of the season.
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“N. E. A. C. Individual League Recognition” Certificates are awarded to the swimmers who receive
league recognition based on their performances during the season and post- season.
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“A. A. C. Individual League Recognition”
Certificates are awarded to the top swimmers at the league
championship meet.
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“Hammer Down Award” Trophy made of Forged American Steel by Boardman Steel awarded to the
athlete(s) who are known for their strong work ethic at practice and meets.
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2015-2016 Swim Team Registration Form
(Please return this completed form to any of the coaches listed below)
Swimmer’s first and last name ______________________________________
Grade: ____
Birth date: ______________
Swimmer’s Cell Phone Number __________________________________________
 Please note that the coaches will send text messages to all swimmers periodically to update swimmers
on changes in schedules or other important information. Swimmers will use texting to communicate
with the coaches too.
Swimmer’s email___________________________________________
Parent Name(s)
__________________________ / ______________________________
Mailing address:
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Phone Numbers:
Home
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Dad’s Cell
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Mom’s Cell
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A parent’s e-mail address___________________________________________________
The Boardman Swim Boosters and coaches will communicate with swim parents by e-mail or phone.
Please return this form to Coach Carlo Cordon at Glenwood Middle School or Coach Chad DeAngelo at
the high school. You can also mail it to Coach O’Halloran at 4839 Oak Knoll Drive 44512.
Questions? Call any of the coaches below:
Terry O’Halloran 330-519-8594
Chad DeAngelo
Carlo Cordon
330-519-3130
Ron Navarra
330-881-7799
330-501-4116 (diving)
Boardman Swimming 2015 - 2016 Meet Schedule
(revised June 14, 2015)
Date
Meet
Nov. 6
First YSU Practice
H or A
Location W-ups / Meet
YSU
4:30 - 6:30
Bus departs to YSU at 3:30. Returns BHS at 7:10pm
Dec. 2
Poland
(A)
YSU
4:15 / 5:00
N. Canton YMCA
3:30 / 4:15
One way only. Bus departs to YSU at 3:30pm
Dec. 4
North Canton Hoover
(A)
Early dismissal 2pm, bus departs 2:10, and returns at 8pm
Dec. 5
Harding, Wooster, Canfield
(H)
YSU
9:00 – 10:00
YSU
4:15 / 5:00
Harding HS
12:15 / 2:00
One way only. Bus departs to YSU at 7:45am
Dec. 10
Mass. Jackson
(H)
One way only. Bus departs to YSU at 3:30pm
Dec. 12
NEAC Relays
(A)
Bus departs at 11:00am and returns at 6:30pm
Dec. 19
Christmas Invite Qualifier (A)C T Branin Nat Canton
8 am prelims
Bus departs at 5:40 am / returns 11:00 pm
Jan. 9
NEAC Swim and Dive Champs
(A)
Wooster HS
Bus departs at 10:15am and returns by 8:45pm
Jan. 12
Hubbard
(A)
Hubbard
(A)
Mass Washington
10am diving
2pm swimming
4:15 / 5:00
Bus departs at 3:20 and returns at 8pm
Jan. 15
Massillon Washington
4:30 / 5:30
Bus departs at 3:10pm and returns at 9:45pm
Jan. 16
American Athletic Conference Champs (A) Warren Harding
TBA
Bus departure TBA
Jan. 23
Perry, Kent, Canfield
(H)
YSU
11 / 12 noon
YSU
4:15 / 5:00
Shaker Heights
5/6
CT Branin
11 / 12 noon
Akron University
Akron University
Cleveland State
C T Branin Nat.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
One way only, Bus departs to YSU at 10am
Jan. 26
Canfield (Senior Meet)
(H)
One way only. Bus departs to YSU at 3:30pm
Jan. 29
Shaker Heights
(A)
Bus departs 3:10pm and returns at 10pm
Jan. 30
McKinley / Glenoak double dual (A)
Bus departs at 9:30 and returns at 5pm
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 26-27
Boys Sectionals
Girls Sectionals
Division I District Championship
State Championship
Coaches:
Terry O’Halloran 330-519-8594 Carlo Cordon 330-519-3130
Chad DeAngelo 330-881-7799
Diving: Ron Navarra 330-501-4116
Athletic Director: Denise Gorski 330-726-3423,
Principal: Cynthia Fernbeck 330-758-7511