TACOMA, Wash. – The College Swimming Coaches Association of America has released its list of Scholar All-America teams and individuals, with both Puget Sound swim teams represented.
Both the men's and women's teams earned a spot on the NCAA Division III Scholar All-America team lists for the spring semester. In order to earn inclusion on the prestigious list, both teams posted above a team 3.0 GPA.
Three Loggers also earned the individual honor of the same name. All come from the women's team. Tracy Wormwood, Kenzie Kitson, and Ava Williams were all named Scholar All-Americans. The CSCAA requires swimmers to post a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher and qualify for their respective national championship in order to earn the honor. Wormwood qualified for the Division III Championship in both the 100 and 200 breast, while all three Loggers were part of the 400 medley relay team that qualified for the championship meet.
Teale Kitson of the men's team earned Scholar All-America Honorable Mention. The list includes swimmers who did not qualify for the national championship, but have a 3.5 GPA or above and recorded an NCAA provisional time in at least one event. Kitson was an NWC champion in the 100-yard backstroke and held a "B" time in both backstroke events.
The CSCAA recognizes outstanding achievements by coaches and swimmers; promotes communication and cooperation both within the sport of swimming and with our fellow Olympic sports; protects, promotes and seeks to expand competitive intercollegiate swimming programs; recommends rules and regulations to the NCAA; sponsors events; certifies new coaches; provides ongoing educational and leadership training for coaches and athletes; and serves as a source of information to its membership and for the general public.
Photos on page: Above right: The 2012 Northwest Conference womens swimming champions! Above left: Parents helping the swimmers "Logger Up" before the championships.