AT THE YMCA
Jennah Fadely named as a 2019-2020 NISCA Girls High School Swimming All-American in the 100 Yard Breaststroke
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ots of exciting things are happening in the pool at the You can learn more about the Swim Team programs at Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. One of the first programs the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA on their website at www. that was able to return during COVID-19 was the randolphasheboroymca.com or by calling (336) 625-1976. swim team program. Under the leadership of Head Coach and Aquatics Director, Shawn Columbia, The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA offers competitive the option of swimming with the US year-round team, Fin Aquatics (FAST) and SHARKS Summer Swim Team. Swim team emphasis is on personal skill improvement, as well as good sportsmanship and team spirit. Dedication, teamwork, discipline and goal setting are objectives of the program. Membership with the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA and the ability to swim 25 meters without stopping are required. The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, for the past twenty years, has had representation at State and National Championships and nationally ranked swimmers. Most recently, one swimmer received some exciting news from the NISCA (National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association). Jennah Fadely was named as a 2019-2020 NISCA Girls High School Swimming All-American in the 100 Yard Breaststroke (1 of only 3 from NC). Jennah not only swims for the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA FAST Swim Team, she also works as one of the Y’s Lifeguards and is a swimmer for Jordan Matthews High School. Shawn Columbia, Head Coach and Aquatics Director states, “Our goal is to continue to build a swim program that will be a developmental tool for all swimmers.” Jennah is a great example of what can be accomplished through determination and hard work. The program is dedicated to providing the environment, resources and encouragement for all of it’s swimmers to make a commitment to the highest level of personal potential and the pursuit of humble excellence. The F.A.S.T Swim Club is committed to providing a safe, healthy and positive environment for all athletes to grow in their sport. The Y adheres to the practices and policies of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Initiative.
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