Even with a predominantly young roster that goes more than 60-deep and features nine seniors, Long Beach’s girls’ swimming team has enjoyed a great deal of success as the regular season comes to a close this week. more

The third annual Swim Across America fundraiser was held at the Lynbrook pool last Saturday, once again coordinated by friends Julie Bergin and Kelly Stapleton. To date, they have raised over $40,000. “During this year’s kickoff event we had the privilege of meeting with the doctors who are conducting research to find a cure as a direct result of Swim Across America fundraising,” said Bergin. “This has motivated us to keep on making waves to fight cancer!” Swim Across America In. is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. more

Jon Logan sits on a starting block at the end of a lane at the Hendrickson Park pool. In front of him, a gaggle of 5- to 10-year-olds are seen only by their white swimming caps and thrashing arms and legs as they practice for their next swim meet. more

Call it a minor miracle. I was recently at the Town of Hempstead’s Newbridge Road Park pool in Bellmore, swimming with my kids. more

Summer is all about cool swims on sun-drenched days. But without a measure of common sense, swimming — in a backyard pool, at the local public pool or in the ocean — can turn dangerous, even deadly. more

The Nassau County record in the boys’ 50-yard freestyle had stood since 1982, long before any current high school student was even born. Austin Kowalsky, a senior at Mepham in North Bellmore, set out to change that this year, and handily did so with a time of 21.1 seconds, one-tenth of a second faster than the 30-year-old record. more

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District swim team, the Sharks, recently took part in the Long Beach Polar Bear Super Bowl Sunday Splash to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Their efforts, combined with support from their families, friends and teachers, enabled them to raise more than $3,300 for the cause. more

It was a record year for the Bellmore-Merrick girls’ swim team. Finishing as runner-up in the Nassau County Championships and having sent five swimmers to the State Championship would have been enough to call it a successful season, but on top of that, the team notched yet another accolade. Coach Robert Kaefer, who has guided swimmers in and out of the pool for more than 15 years, was named the Nassau County Coach of the Year for girls’ swimming, an award voted on by his fellow coaches. more

The Calhoun High School Sports Boosters Association recently named its Athletes of the Month for October. They are Colts football quarterback Matt Brennan and swimmer Gabbie Toback. more

Building off of a big finish in 2010, the Bellmore-Merrick District girls’ swimming and diving team continued to reach new heights. more