De Anza Cupertino Aquatics

June 4 , 2009 - **IMPORTANT** SHS Competitive Schedule Change June 10th-11th
Due to graduation activities at Saratoga High School, all SHS Competitive Groups will be swimming at De Anza College on Wednesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 11th. Practice schedules for these days will be as follows:

Green 1 & 2 - 5:30-6:15 -OR- 7:15-8:00
Red 1 2 & 3 - 6:00-6:45 -OR- 7:15 - 8:00
Yellow - 4:30-5:30 -OR- 6:15-7:15
Orange 1 & 2 - 4:45 - 5:45 -OR- 7:15 - 8:15
White - 3:45-5:00 -OR- 6:30-7:45
Blue Boys & Blue Girls - 5:45-7:15 -OR- 6:15-7:45
Gold Boys & Gold Girls - 4:30-6:15 -OR- 5:45-7:30
Varsity- 6:15
Senior - 3:45-5:45
Development - 3:45-5:45

May 20, 2009 - Coach Don Vierra named CCA Girls Swimming Coach of the Year!
Congratulations to DACA Coach Don Vierra, who was named the 2009 California Coaches Association Girls Swimming Coach of the Year. In 2008, Coach Don led the Monta Vista Girls Team to the Central Coast Swimming Championship Title. As the CCA Coach of the Year, Don will automatically be submitted as a nominee for National Coach of the Year. Congratulations Don!

May 20, 2009 - DACA Outstanding at CCS

DACA Swimmers wrapped up the high school swimming season with a dominant performance at the CCS Championships, held last weekend at the Santa Clara International Swim Center. Shayne Fleming led the DACA charge with 2 new CCS records in the 50 (19.89) and 100 freestyles (43.71), while Chelsea Fong and Emma Drysdale had a hand in 2 CCS Relay Records with the Monta Vista Girls Team in the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays. In the Girls 100 Freestyle alone, 5 of the 8 Championship Finalists were DACA Swimmers. 5 different DACA Swimmers earned CCS Championship titles. Shayne Fleming captured the 50 and 100 freestyles for the 3rd consecutive year, while Laurence Delisle won the 100 Backstroke (55.31), Emma Drysdale finished first in the 100 Butterfly (54.50), Chelsea Fong won the 200 Freestyle (1:48.99) and Maddy Schaefer took the titles in both the 50 (22.55) and 100 (49.34) Freestyles. Fong and Drysdale were members of the championship 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays from Monta Vista. In all, 30 DACA Swimmers scored as individuals or relay members in either Championship or Consolation finals. Congratulations to all DACA participants, and stay tuned for interviews with the DACA CCS Champions! Full Results

Laurence Delisle - 100 Backstroke
Emma Drysdale - 100 Butterfly, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay
Chelsea Fong - 200 Freestyle. 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay
Shayne Fleming - 50/100 Freestyles (CCS Records)
Maddy Schaefer - 50/100 Freestyles

Chelsea Fong - 200 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Eva Chen - 200 IM, 100 Breastroke
Joshua Chen - 50 Freestyle
Kristen Clarno - 100 Freestyle
Laurence Delisle - 200 IM, 100 Backstroke
Emma Drysdale - 50 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly
Maddy Schaefer - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Jessica Khojasteh - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Kevin Khojasteh - 200 IM, 100 Breastroke
Megan Nolet - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Casey Fleming - 100 Backstroke
Shayne Fleming - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Erich Peske - 100 Butterfly
Andrew Chin - 200 IM, 100 Butterfly

May 5, 2009 - DACA New Parent Meetings

DACA will be hosting New Parent Meetings at De Anza College on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00 PM and at Saratoga High School on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 PM. Come and learn everything you need to know about the DACA Competitive Program, including billing, swim meets, and volunteering! Meetings are designed for parents new to the DACA Competitive Program, but all DACA Parents are welcome to attend. See you there!

April 21, 2009 - DACA Swimmers compete at the Coast Conference Championships

DACA Swimmers and employees helped the De Anza College Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Teams to excellent finishes at the Coast Conference Championships, held last week. The Women's team captured the team title, while the Men's team finished in 4th place. DACA highlights included Leticia Ng's first place finishes in the 100 IM, 50 Breastroke, and 100 Breastroke, as well as DACA Swim School Employee Cassandra Scott's first place finishes in the 50 and 100 Backstrokes. DACA Swimmers and Swim School Employees participating in the Championship included Leticia Ng, Justin Laforge, Cassandra Scott, Kelsey St. Marie, Lauren Larsen, Braden Gough, and Chris Reynolds. Congratulations to all swimmers, way to go DACA!

April 6 , 2009 - DACA finishes 3rd at Far Westerns

Finishing the short course season with a flourish, DACA placed 3rd overall (just 7.5 points out of 2nd place) at the Far Western Championships, held this past weekend in Morgan Hill. Justin Read captured the 11-12 boys High Point title, while Valerie Wang finished 2nd in the 9-10 Girls High Point Race, and Anna Chen, Valerie Wang, Larissa Wen, and Madison Canelis earned the 9-10 Girls 200 Medley Relay Title. In all, 38 DACA Swimmers scored either individually or in relays. Congrats to all DACA participants, way to finish the short course season strong!

Complete Results
Team High Point Results
Individual High Point Results

DACA Finalists

Valerie Wang - 50 FR (3rd), 50 BK ( 3rd), 100 BK (3rd), 50 BR (1st), 100 BR (1st), 100 IM (2nd), 200 IM (2nd)
Larissa Wen - 100 BR (7th), 50 FL (4th), 100 FL (5th)

9-10 Girls 200 M.R. (1st) - Anna Chen, Valerie Wang, Larissa Wen, Madison Canelis
9-10 Girls 200 F.R. (3rd) - Valerie Wang, Larissa Wen, Madison Canelis, Anna Chen

Kristina Fong - 100 FR (6th)
Jacquline Do - 50 BK (6th), 100 BK (6th)
Christine Marella - 50 BR (6th), 100 BR (4th), 200 BR (3rd), 100 IM (7th)

11-12 Girls 200 M.R. (3rd) - Jacqueline Do, Christine Marella, Sayeh Faridnia, Kristina Fong
11-12 Girls 400 M.R. (3rd) - Jaqueline Do, Christine Marella, Kristina Fong, Sayeh Faridnia
11-12 Girls 200 F.R. (3rd) - Aileen Lee, Kristina Fong, Jacquline Do, Hannah Morrow
11-12 Girls 400 F.R. (2nd) - Jacqueline Do, Kristina Fong, Sayeh Faridnia, Hannah Morrow

Ritty Zhai - 200 FL (7th)

13-14 Girls 200 F.R. (7th) - Michelle Wong, Tammy Tai, Florina Yang, Joyce Zhou
13-14 Girls 800 F.R. (5th) - Joyce Zhou, Florina Yang, Heather Stanbury, Tammy Tai

10 & U Boys 200 M.R. (6th) - Evan Zhang, Victor Chen, Jeffrey Xu, Bradley Newton
10 & U Boys 200 F.R. (4th) - Bradley Newton, Ryan Tang, Jeffrey Xu, Evan Zhang

Justin Read - 200 BK (3rd), 50 BR (1st), 200 BR (1st), 100 FL (2nd), 100 IM (1st), 200 IM (1st), 400 IM (1st)

11-12 Boys 400 M.R. (7th) - Lucas West, Keven Shang, Justin Read, Tommy Chen

13-14 Boys 200 M.R. (4th) - Patrick Benight, Kevin Su, Rolland Lee, Andy Guo
13-14 Boys 400 M.R. (4th) - Patrick Benight, Nathan Toh, Rolland Lee, Kevin Su
13-14 Boys 200 F.R. (3rd) - Michael Chen, Rolland Lee, Andy Guo, Patrick Benight
13-14 Boys 400 F.R. (6th) - Patrick Benight, Rolland Lee, Michael Chen, Darren Zhao
13-14 Boys 800 F.R. (3rd) - Patrick Benight, Andy Guo, Rolland Lee, Michael Chen

Ian Yuh - 100 BR (5th), 200 IM (8th)
A.J. Zavala - 100 BR (6th)

March 31, 2009 - DACA Competitive Spring Break

The DACA Competitive Age Group Program will be on spring break Wednesday, April 8 until Sunday, April 12. There will be no practices during this time. Practices will return to normal schedule on Monday, April 13.

There will be no DACA Age Group Practices on Monday, Feb. 16th in observance of President's Day. Practices will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 17th.

DACA boys finished 2nd while the DACA girls finished 3rd for a 4th place overall team finish at the Pacific Swimming 14 & Under J.O. Championships, held December 5-7 in Pacifica. The DACA girls were led by Valerie Wang, who finished 4th in the 10 & Under Girls High Point standings, while Justin Read led the boys, with his 11-12 Boys High Point Championship. 22 different DACA swimmers earned positions in the evening finals session with top 14 preliminary finishes. The following swimmers represented DACA in the evening finals sessions:

Boys
Christopher Woodburn, Keven Shang, Michael Chen, Bradley Qian, Colin Hong, Justin Read, Nathan Toh, Daryl Neubeiser, Rolland Lee, AJ Zavala, Kevin Su

Girls
Valerie Wang, Roslyn Lu, Danielle Panconi, Kristina Fong, Florina Yang, Jacqueline Do, Christine Marella, Hannah Morrow, Aileen Lee, Ritty Zhai, Emily Cheng

Winter De Anza College Parking Passes are no longer available. Spring Passes will be available for purchase on March 1, 2009.

Congratulations to the following DACA Swimmers who competed at the US Short Course Nationals, held December 4-6 in Atlanta: Maddy Schaefer, Shayne Fleming, Laurence Delisle, Chelsea Fong, Emma Drysdale, Jessica Khojasteh, Eva Chen, Erich Peske, and Whitney Campbell. DACA's meet was highlighted by a 7th place finish in the women's team competition, as well as Shayne Fleming's 18&Under National Titles in the 50 and 100 freestyles. DACA relays were strong, with 3 top 10 finishes. The 200 freestyle relay team of Maddy Schaefer, Emma Drysdale, Chelsea Fong, and Jessica Khojasteh finished in 8th place, while Fong, Drysdale, and Schaefer teamed up with Laurence Delisle to finish 8th in the 400 freestyle relay and 6th in the 800 freestyle relay. The 400 medley relay team of Delisle, Drysdale, Schaefer, and Eva Chen registered a top 20 finish, coming in 15th place.

Individually, DACA had 7 top 24 finishes, highlighted by Whitney Campbell's 3rd place finish in the 50 freestyle and 6th place finish in the 100 freestyle. Laurence Delisle finished 13th in the 200 backstroke, while Maddy Schaefer came in 18th in the 50 freestyle and 20th in the 100 freestyle. Shayne Fleming finished 17th in the 50 freestyle, winning the bonus final and claiming the 18&Under National Title. Shayne also finished 22nd in the 200 freestyle and claimed a second 18&Under National Title with his 32nd place finish in the preliminaries of the 100 freestyle. Campbell, Delisle, Schaefer, and Fleming all qualified for World Championship Trials to be held in July, 2009 Indianapolis. Way to go DACA! Click for Complete Results

DACA Swimmer Whitney Campbell was featured on the University of Louisville Athletics Official Website, highlighting her recent successes, including her selection as Big East Athlete of the Week. Congratulations Whitney! Click here to read the article!

November 19 , 2008 - Q&A with National Team Swimmer and Future UCLA Bruin Laurence Delisle

Congratulations to National Team Swimmer Laurence Delisle, who will be attending UCLA in the fall as a member of the Women's Swimming Program. She has taken the time to give us some insight on her college decision and time here at DACA. Congratulations to Laurence and best of luck at UCLA, DACA is very proud!

Laurence: The great academics and the superb athletics at UCLA had everything I was looking for in a school. Not only could I succeed in the pool but in the classroom as well. It wasn't until I actually visited UCLA that I realized how much they had to offer. Getting to know Cyndi (the head coach) and Erika (the assistant coach) showed me that I would be seen as not only an athlete but a human as well. The support base for athletes at UCLA was phenomenal. Never before had I seen a school that wanted their athletes to succeed in both walks of life.

Laurence: I must admit that although the process was stressful, I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to visit five amazing schools. My favorite part about the college selection process was stepping off the plane when I arrived at each college knowing that I was so fortunate to have such an amazing opportunity. I was surprised to see that, although there were similarities between all of the colleges, each had several unique attributes that I would have never known about without the trips.

How has DACA supported you in your NCAA aspiration?

Laurence: DACA has always supported me throughout my journey as an age group swimmer a high school swimmer, and now as a college bound athlete. When I had shoulder surgery at the age of 12 my coach Tammy was there to guide me through my difficult times and showed me how to race hard even when you can't move your arms. More recently, with my wrist surgery, my coach Pete taught me to believe in myself and reach for the stars. His confidence in my athleticism drove me to seek new heights and to not be afraid. The atmosphere at DACA and the team support we get from the younger athletes and parents makes each step of the way worth it; the strive for excellence is seen everyday in every group. It feels like just yesterday when I was looking at the National group in awe wishing that one day, I might be as fast as them!

What advice do you have for young DACA swimmers that hope to someday swim in college?

Laurence: Follow your dreams. If you listen and respect your coach, try hard, and have fun, nothing will come in your way of swimming in college. Even when you have a setback, use that opportunity to become better at a new area. If you can't use your arms make your underwater dolphin kick that much better. If you can't kick, work on your stroke so that you have a perfect technique. Natalie Coughlin wasn't born with great underwater dolphin kicks - she worked hard to seek perfection. Find that way to be that much better than your opponent while still enjoying every moment in the water.

Congratulations to the 13 DACA Swimmers named 2007-2008 NISCA/Speedo High School All-Americans. All-American distinction honors the top high school swimmers in the country. DACA highlights include Chelsea Fong and Emma Drysdale (Monta Vista High School 400 FR Relay - 8th), Danielle Gong (200 IM - 6th), Maddy Schaefer (50 FR - 7th), Shayne Fleming (Valley Christian High School 400 FR Relay - 6th, 50 FR - 6th), and Kevin Parizi (Valley Christian High School 400 FR Relay - 6th). Congratulations to the following DACA Swimmers named to the NISCA/Speedo High School All-American List:

Women:

Chelsea Fong - 100 Free / 200 Free / 400 Free Relay
Hayes Hyde - 200 Free / 400 Free Relay
Danielle Gong - 100 Fly / 200 IM / 200 Free Relay / 400 Free Relay
Eva Chen - 100 Breast / 200 IM / 400 Free Relay
Laurence Delisle - 200 IM
Emma Drysdale - 100 Fly / 400 Free Relay
Maddy Schaefer - 50 Free / 100 Free / 200 Free Relay / 400 Free Relay
Jessica Khojasteh - 50 Free / 100 Free
Megan Leung - 100 Fly / 200 Free Relay / 400 Free Relay
Paige Gilley - 200 Free Relay / 400 Free Relay

Men:

Kevin Parizi - 100 Back / 200 IM / 200 Medley Relay / 400 Free Relay
Shayne Fleming - 50 Free / 100 Free / 200 Medley Relay / 400 Free Relay
Andrew Chin - 100 Fly

DACA swimmers swam to lifetime bests, as well as record setting performances, while relays continued to prove strong at the 2008 U.S. Open, held July 29-August 2, 2008 in Minneapolis. Shayne Fleming broke the 15-16 National Age Group Record in the preliminaries of the 50 freestyle, with a personal best 23.05. He then went on to capture the bonus final (17th place) in 22.72, not only breaking his newly set 15-16 record, but the 17-18 record as well, making Shayne the fastest American 50 freestyler under the age of 19 in history. Maddy Schaefer also qualified for the bonus final in the 50 freestyle, finishing in 19th place, with a near best time of 26.15. Individual bests at the meet included Shayne Fleming in the 50 freestyle (22.72) and 100 freestyle (51.33), Danielle Gong in the 100 butterfly (1:03.27), Maddy Schaefer in the 100 freestyle (57.10), and Whitney Campbell in the 50 freestyle (26.45).

DACA Relays were strong, with the Women's 400 Freestyle Relay of Maddy Schaefer, Hayes Hyde, Jennifer Gong, and Whitney Campbell finishing in 3:49.73, good enough for 8th place, the highest finish of any non-University related club. The Women's 400 Medley Relay of Ashley Vrieze, Danielle Gong, Hayes Hyde, and Maddy Schaefer finished in 12th place, touching the wall in 4:18.01. Congratulations to all participants, Way to Go DACA!

Both individual and relay champions highlighted DACA's performance at Summer Sectionals, held July 16-21, 2008 in Bakersfield, CA. DACA finished with 861 points to claim 3rd Place in the Large Team Division. Event Champions included Jennifer Gong (400 IM) and both the Women's 400 Medley and 400 Freestyle Relays. Whitney Campbell, Hayes Hyde, Chelsea Fong, and Maddy Schaefer combined to win the Freestyle Relay in 3:51.96, a new Sectional Record, while Kristen Clarno, Jennifer Gong, Jessica Khojasteh, and Emma Drysdale teamed up to finish 3rd in 3:57.77. Ashley Vrieze, Eva Chen, Hayes Hyde, and Maddy Schaefer were crowned champions in the Medley Relay, finishing in 4:21.25. The DACA Women's 800 Freestyle Relay of Hayes Hyde, Chelsea Fong, Jessica Khojasteh, and Maddy Schaefer also had a strong swim, finishing in 2nd place (8:29.96) Other standout swims included new Jr. National Qualifying Times from Kristen Clarno in the 50 Freestyle (27.80) and Hayes Hyde in the 100 Butterfly (1:03.22). Congratulations to all DACA Sectionals Swimmers!

Whitney Campbell - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Maddy Schaefer - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Ashley Vrieze - 100 Backstroke
Hayes Hyde - 100 Butterfly, 200 Butterfly
Jennifer Gong - 200 IM, 400 IM
Shayne Fleming - 200 Backstroke

DACA Swimmers put up an excellent showing at the US Olympic Swimming Trials, held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska June 29-July 6, 2008. Both Maddy Schaefer and Shayne Fleming qualified for the United States National Junior Team with their outstanding swims in the 50 freestyle. Shayne's 23.29 was just hundredths off his lifetime best, while Maddy swam a personal record of 26.02 to qualify. Each year, the National Junior Team is comprised of the best 15 & Under Girls and 17 & Under boys in the entire country. They will compete with this elite squad either in Guam or Victoria, B.C. in the coming months. Maddy's 50 freestyle swim also qualified her to compete this week at the FINA World Youth Championships in Monterrey, Mexico. Congratulations to all of DACA's Trials Qualifiers, and best of luck to Maddy this week in Mexico! Way to go DACA!

Four Swimmers will be representing DACA at the US Olympic Swimming Team Trials, coming up June 29 - July 6, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska. Maddy Schaefer (50 Freestyle), Ashley Vrieze (100 backstroke), Danielle Gong (200 IM), and Shayne Fleming (50 Freestyle) each took the time to share their thoughts on qualifying for Olympic Trials and DACA's role in helping them achieve their goals. Congratulations to each of our qualifiers and best of luck in Omaha! GO DACA!

Maddy: The night before I made the cut, I swam the 50 free in finals. I missed the cut by .01 seconds. The cut is 26.39 and I went 26.40. I was so upset that night because I really thought I was going to make it then. I talked to Pete and we made a plan to try one more time during the 200 free. I would swim it as a split for the first 50 and then do the 150 easy. So I swam the 50 split. I looked up and when I saw my time I was so HAPPY! I was in shock. I was so excited I could barely finish the 150 easy. When I got out of the pool, all of my friends from DACA were standing there ready to give me a hug! :-)

Ashley: The feeling was so surreal. I had missed the cut multiple times and once I achieved it, I couldn't believe it was true. I still think it is surreal that I will be competing at Olympic Trials. I am so thankful that everything finally came together for that one race. I had trained so hard and the feeling of looking up at the clock and seeing my time was unbelievable.

Danielle: I was ecstatic when I found out that I got my cut. I still remember, I got it a year ago in Irvine. Before my race, Pete told me to go for it and I was a little unsure if I could get it. When I touched the wall, I saw that I had gotten it. It was also a relief to get it because it was a goal of mine to get it.

Shayne: When I finished the race and achieved the cut in the 50, time stopped for a little bit. Time came back when I heard my Teammates congratulating me from the side of the pool and it was all smiles from there.

Maddy: Pete has always been very encouraging and from the very beginning he understood that I have very high goals. He supports me completely. I am so glad he is my coach. My teammates also encourage me, too. Every day in practice, we all try to help one another to be the best that we can be.

Ashley: DACA has supported my Olympic Trial aspirations by supporting and believing in me 100%. I couldn't have been able to achieve the qualifying time without the support of my swimmers and their parents, my teammates, my co-workers, and most of all my coach(Pete). DACA is an amazing club program. It gives swimmers so many opportunities to be the best swimmer and person they can be.

Danielle: DACA is and has been extremely supportive of my Olympic Trial aspirations. DACA has a really strong support group that includes knowledgeable coaches at all levels and who are willing to do anything to help you succeed. DACA has high standards and a strong work ethic, which is expected from a young age

Shayne: The gift of being able to train on Daca has been a blessing ever since I started. It is impossible to say any coach I have had has not helped me. I am grateful for the chances to travel so far in order to get faster competition and my best swims. Daca has been a wonderful help ever since I joined the club 7 years ago.

DACA Swimmer and US Open Qualifier Whitney Campbell is featured on La Voz Online in an article highlighting her quest to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials.

Do to a mechanical problem at the pool DACA has cancelled swim practice at the Saratoga High pool. Practice should resume as scheduled tomorrow June 10, 2008. We do apologize for the late notice.

June 4 , 2008 - De Anza College Annual or Summer 2008 Parking Pass Available

The 2008 Annual / Summer Parking Pass Application for De Anza College is now available. The application must be printed out and received by the DACA office NO LATER than June 27th. Please note that all vehicles parked at De Anza College must have a parking pass or daily permit.

Click here to download and print the application form

DACA Swimmers finished the high school season with a great weekend at CCS. Highlights included Maddy Schaeffer breaking the Pacific Swimming Record for 13-14 Girls in the 50 Freestyle with a 22.99, 4 Individual Champions, and 25 Championship Finalists! Congratulations to all participating swimmers!

Chelsea Fong - 200 Freestyle (1st CCS Championship Title)
Danielle Gong - 200 IM (4th CCS Championship Title)
Shayne Fleming - 50/100 Freestyles (4th CCS Championship Title)

Chelsea Fong - 200 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Hayes Hyde - 200 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly
Danielle Gong - 200 IM, 100 Butterfly
Eva Chen - 200 IM, 100 Breastroke
Laurence Delisle - 200 IM, 100 Breastroke
Emma Drysdale - 50 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly
Maddy Schaeffer - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Jessica Khojasteh - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Elsa Cheng - 100 Backstroke
Shayne Fleming - 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Kevin Parizi - 200 IM, 100 Backstroke
Andrew Chin - 200 IM, 100 Butterfly
Arthur Lam - 100 Breastroke
Richard Chen - 100 Breastroke

The Short Course Far Western Championships were held this past weekend in Pleasanton, CA and DACA finished the weekend of solid swimming in a 3rd place finish. Some highlights from the meet were the 13-14 DACA Boys swept all 5 relays, Casey Fleming was Far Western Champion in the 100 Back, and AJ Zavala and Kevin Khojasteh finished 1st and 2nd in the 100 Breast!

The Far Western Championships signifiy the end of the short course season and the beginning to the long course season. Good luck to all DACA swimmers this spring and summer!

March 26 , 2008 -DACA Alumni Sasha Brophy competes at Div III NCAA National Championships

Former DACA swimmer Sasha Brophy competed at the Division III NCAA National Championships representing her college, MIT. This is the 2nd time Sasha participated also having made the trip in her sophmore year. Sasha swam the 100 Freestyle (53.13) finishing 25th, 200 Free (1:53.86) finishing 8th, and the 500 Freestyle (5:06.65) finishing 24th. Nice job Sasha and congratulations on a great collegiate career!

DACA National Team member Danielle Gong was featured on Channel 20, Cal-Hi Sports this past Sunday. If you missed it, stay tuned because we will have a link posted so you can view it. She will also be featured in the All-Star issue of the San Jose Magazine this summer in July, so remember to keep your eyes open for that one!

Over the past weekend DACA swimmers of all age groups participated in the Spring JO Championships in San Ramon, CA. The meet saw some very fast swims with many DACA swimmers qualifiying in the Top 8 to come back and swim in the evening finals competition. Here is a list of our DACA Finalists:

Girls
Sayeh Faridnia, Valerie Wang, Aileen Lee, Anna Yu, Roslyn Lu, Heather Stanbury, Sabrina Shie, Thuy Phi, Tammy Tai, Joyce Zhou, Jessica Khojasteh, Ritty Zhai, Ellen Umeda and Sarah Arakaki.

Boys
Kevin Shang, Kevin Su, Andy Guo, Jeffrey Lee, Darren Zhao, Justin Read, Patrick Benight, Vernon Chan, Kevin Khojasteh, Casey Fleming, Ian Yuh, Jonathan Lin, A.J. Zavala, Michael Leung, Vincent Chen, Connor Bengston, Richard Chen, Michael Chen and Eric Trautman.

Nice job Finalists and good luck at the upcoming Far Western Championships!

March 13 , 2008 - DACA Swimmers at Sectionals, Erich Peske Breaks Pacific Swimming Record

Ten swimmers from the DACA National Team participated in the California-Nevada Spring Sectionals over the past weekend in Mission Viejo, CA. Out of 53 Teams competing DACA finished in a respectable 5th place. Among the many great swims, one highlight was Erich Peske's 100 meter Butterfly in which he broke the 13-14 Boys Pacific Swimming record. Erich shattered the 7 year old record by almost a second clocking in at 57.89. Nice job DACA and congratulations Erich!

At the Clovis Senior Meet, Shayne Fleming of the DACA National Team broke his own Pacific Swimming Record in the 100 yard Freestyle clocking in at 45.14, just breaking his previous record of 45.18. Keep it up Shayne!

DACA's National Team, Development Group and Senior Teams traveled to Clovis, CA over the past weekend to compete in the Juanita Allington Senior Qualifier Meet. The meet was a success with many lifetime best times. There were a number of swimmers who qualified to compete in the evening finals with 31 overall swims in the Bonus Finals, 32 overall swims in the Consolation Finals and 54 overall swims in the Championship Finals. Way to go DACA!

The following swimmers were selected to the 2008 Zone 1 North All-Star Team that will travel and compete in Carson City, Nevada. Good job and good luck swimmers!

8 & Under Boys:
Gianluca Bencomo

December 10 , 2007 - DACA Finishes 2nd at Pacific Swimming Senior Championships

The DACA National Team and Development Group competed in the Pacific Swimming Senior Championships over the weekend finishing in 2nd place. Check out below Individual Champions and Championship Finalists from the meet.

Individual Champions:

Kevin Parizi - 100 Back / 200 Back / 100 Breast / 200 IM
Shane Fleming - 50 Free
Eva Chen - 200 Breast
Women's 200 Medley Relay - Vivian Yuen, Eva Chen, Hayes Hyde, Maddy Schaeffer
Men's 200 Medley Relay - Kevin Parizi, Richard Chen, Andrew Chin, Shane Fleming
Women's 200 Free Relay - Maddy Schaeffer, Eva Chen, Chelsea Fong, Hayes Hyde

Championship Finalists:

Maddy Schaeffer - 50 Free / 100 Free / 200 Free / 500 Free
Chelsea Fong - 50 Free / 100 Free / 200 Free / 500 Free
Hayes Hyde - 200 IM / 100 Fly / 200 Fly
Vivian Yuen - 200 Back
Paige Gilley - 100 Back
Jeff Peters - 1650 Free / 1000 Free / 500 Free
Arthur Lam - 200 Free / 200 IM / 100 Breast
Erich Peske - 100 Fly / 100 Back
Andrew Chin - 100 Fly / 200 Fly / 100 Breast
Richard Chen - 200 Breast

Way to go DACA!

The DACA National Team and Development Group kicked off the competitive season with the St. Ignatius Invitational in San Francisco this past weekend. Teams competing at the meet alongside DACA included the Terrapins, Arden Hills, North Bay Aquatics, San Ramon Valley Livermore Aquatics and the Cabrillo Threshers.

Hayes Hyde – 100 Fly – 58.92
Laurence Delisle – 200 Back – 2:04.20, 200 IM – 2:09.23
Danielle Gong – 400 IM – 4:29.64
Women's 200 Free Relay (Delisle, Fong, Hyde, Schaefer) – 1:39.21
Women's 400 Free Relay (Schaefer, Fong, Hyde, Gong) – 3:34.72
Women's 200 Medley Relay (Delisle, Chen, Gong, Schaefer) – 1:49.73
Women's 400 Medley Relay (Delisle, Chen, Gong, Schaefer) – 3:58.50

Shane Fleming - 50 Free – 22.10, 100 Free – 47.58
Richard Chen – 200 Breast – 2:15.74

The DACA Senior Teams from both De Anza College and Saratoga sites joined this past weekend and headed to Mission Viejo in Orange County to compete in the 2007 TYR "Turkey Classic". The meet was a success with the swimmers achieving 84 lifetime best times! There were also 10 new JO's cuts and Sarah Arakaki and Eric Trautman achived Far Western time standards! Way to go Senior team, nice job representing DACA in Southern California!

DACA National Team member Hayes Hyde was named a 2006-2007 Scholastic All-American Team member. The Scholastic All-American Team is comprised of high school student-athletes, who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and have competed in an individual event in the 2006 Summer Speedo Championships Series (summer sectionals), 2006 ConocoPhillips Nationals, 2006 Junior Swimming Championships, 2006 U.S. Open, 2007 Speedo Champions Series (spring sectionals), and 2007 Spring Championships. The award is based on a point system for grades and competition.

Nice job Hayes, keep up the good work next year!

September 10, 2007 - DACA High School All-Americans

Congratulations to the following DACA swimmers for their selection to the High School All-American Team!

Women:

Chelsea Fong       50 Free / 100 Free
Hayes Hyde            200 Free / 100 Fly
Laurance DeLisle    200 IM / 100 Back
Danielle Gong         200 IM / 100 Fly

Men:

Kevin Parizi 200 IM / 100 Back / 100 Breast
Shayne Fleming 50 Free / 100 Free

The following swimmers represented DACA at Senior Nationals this Summer in Indianapolis, Indiana:

Whitney Campbell
Laurence Delisle
Danielle Gong
Shayne Fleming
Hayes Hyde
Fiona O'Donnell-McCarthy
Ashley Vrieze

The following swimmers represented DACA at Junior Nationals this Summer in Indianapolis, Indiana:

Eva Chen
Chelsea Fong
Hayes Hyde
Maddy Schaeffer
Kevin Parizi

Congratulations to the following DACA swimmers who were selected to represent Pacific Swimming at the Western Zone Meet in New Mexico:

Aileen Lee - 10 & Under Girls
Rolland Lee - 11-12 Boys
Jeff Peters - 13-14 Boys
Richard Chen - 15-16 Boys
Arthur Lam - 17-18 Boys

Congratulations to DACA's Sectional Team who finished in 1st place for the Women's Teams, 7th place for the Men's Teams and 4th place for the Combined Teams.
Highlights include:

DACA's age groupers rocked at the Pacific Swimming Junior Olympic Championships. DACA took 2nd place with numerous finalists.
Highlights include:

Jeff Peters, in Gold Boys group, took FIRST PLACE in the Bridge to Bridge open water race on July 7th! This race was from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge over 6 miles of COLD open water swimming. Way to go Jeff!

March 19, 2007 - Kevin Khojasteh Breaks Pacific Swimming Record

At the Junior Olympics swim meet, Kevin Khojasteh broke the Pacific Swimming record in the 11-12 boys 400 I.M. The previous mark was set three years ago by fellow DACA swimmer Shayne Fleming. Kevin smashed the record by nearly three seconds with a time of 4:27.56.

February 20, 2007 - DACA Alumni Shine at Pac-10 Championships

Day one of the Pac-10 Championships, three former DACA swimmers had impressive results!

Abra Armour (Arizona State University) qualified for NCAA Championships as a member of the 200 free relay. In addition, she qualified with a "B" cut in the 50 free with a time of 23.33.

Nilasha Ghosh (Stanford University) qualified for NCAA Championships in the 200 IM and placed 2nd in the consolation heat with a 2:00.3. In addition, she qualified with a "B" cut in the 50 free with a time of 23.3.

Jennifer Gong (University of Washington) had a best time in the 200 IM with a 2:05.0 and placed 26th in the event.

Day Two & Three of the Pac-10 Championships:

Abra Armour (Arizona State University) and Jennifer Gong (University of Washington) posted personal best times in all three of their events. Jamie Martinez (Arizona State University) posted a personal best time in her 200 back.

January 30, 2007 - 11-12 Boys Break Pacific Swimming Records

At the Zone 1-North Championships, the 11-12 boys attacked the Pacific Swimming Records. Kevin Khojasteh, Rolland Lee, Michael Leung and A.J. Zavala broke the 200 Free Relay set back in 2004 by DACA. They also combined to break the 200 Medley Relay by nearly a full second which was set back in 1983! Congratulations Boys!

January 29, 2007 - Kevin Parizi Wins Ray Taft Award

Kevin Parizi won the Ray Taft Award at the Zone 1-North Championships by winning the 100 backstroke event.

January 15, 2007 - Jeff Peters Selected to the Pacific Swimming Distance Camp

Congratulations to Jeff Peters who was selected as one of the top distance swimmers in Pacific Swimming and will attend an intensive training camp at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Have fun in the altitude where the air is rare!

September 11, 2006 - High School All-Americans

Congratulations to DACA's High School All Americans.

Men:
Nicholas Buonfiglio
Kevin Parizi

Women:
Laurence Delisle
Danielle Gong
Jennifer Gong
Michelle Liu
Hayes Hyde

September 11, 2006 - Laurence Delisle Qualifies for National Select Camp

Congratulations to Laurence Delisle who qualified for USA Swimming's National Select Camp which will be held November 9-12th at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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