Birmingham Swim League

CraneWorks
Birnimgham

The Sommerset Group
Birmingham, AL

BSL Swimmers Win 82 of 108 Events at Recent Cranberry Classic In a meet that saw a slew of best times produced from BSL swimmers, the team as a whole flexed its muscle to win 14 of 16 relay events as well as 82 of 108 individual events. Along with great winning performances, we also had quite a few new Stepping Stone Cuts. As of the end of Sunday's competition, we now have 35 swimmers qualified in at least one event for Southeasterns. Below are the new Stepping Stone qualifiers: *Bronze:* Katrina Chapman, Will Freeman, Jonathan Hess, William McKinney, and Madeline Pitt *SEQT:* Eric Byron, Mary Beth Duckett, Katelyn Duke, Daniel Hess, Corey Holmes, Anna Judd, Sean Morris, Grace Pitt, Genny Pittman, and Sophia Warner Blue: Liam Herb and Edward Huang *Red:* Salvatore Cuneo, Miles Duke, Anna Laura Held, Bryan Leiter, David Lutomski, and Stuart Roberts *White:* Noah Cheek, Ryan Hanson, Lauren Lamerton, Madison Scordino, and Maggie Wright Matt Webber Birmingham Swim League Head Senior Assistant Coach

The Importance and Speed of Underwater Swimming by BSL alumni, Hill Taylor Ever wondered how fast you can go underwater if you are good at kicking? Check this out: http://www.floswimming.org/videos/coverage/view_video/271/80787-friday-afternoon-texas Matt Webber Birmingham Swim League Head Senior Assistant Coach

B.S.L. - "A TRADITION" Founded in 1965 by Jack Barnacastle and the other summer league coaches to keep swimmers active year round. BSL has evolved into a program that offers the finest in aquatic instruction and training. Emphasis is on individual development and a concern for healthy minds as well as healthy bodies. BSL swimming teaches not only technique but the values of hard work and sportsmanship as well. BSL is incorporated and owned by its membership, while directed and operated by a full time professional staff for benefit of the children of Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

B.S.L. COMPETITION BSL competes in U.S.A. swimming meets with competition ranging from novice to the national level. As a group, BSL hosts 5 - 6 meets annually and competes in meets from the local to the national level. Swimmers compete against others of similar ability. The BSL coaching staff enters swimmers in meets that are in the best interest for the swimmer's development.

B.S.L. MISSION STATEMENT Birmingham Swim League provides each swimmer the opportunity to swim to the highest level in a team environment that promotes personal growth and character development.