Members of the Swimming & Diving team have been assigned to run the main concession stand during the home football game on Friday, November 1 (First Round of District 3 Playoffs).
The team will receive a portion of the profits generated from sales during the game. Members of the Swimming & Diving will need to provide volunteers to prepare and serve food and drinks. A volunteer list broken down by shifts is provided below.
Stadium gates open at 5:30. We will need several volunteers during "shift #1" to arrive at 5:00 to begin set-up and food preparation.
An informational meeting for all divers and their parents will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2 at the Derry Township Pool. Please meet in the bleachers of the pool area. This meeting will be run by Coach John Ricci. Please direct any questions about this meeting to Coach Ricci.
Additional information about the diving program at Bishop McDevitt is here:
Bishop McDevitt swimmers, divers, parents, alumni, and friends of the program are invited to a team fundraiser and social on Monday, November 4 at the Underdog Sports Bar & Grill on Rt 22, 6197 Allentown Blvd.
15% of any dine-in or take out order on this day will benefit the McD swimming and diving program. Coaches will be at the Underdog at approximately 6:30.
Please spread the word and invite family and friends to join you (and your teammates) on Monday, November 4!
First Unofficial Swim Practice
First unofficial practice for the 2024-25 season is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Wednesday, November 6. Any student new to the team will be strongly encouraged to attend all unofficial practices. All team members are welcome to attend unless provided with other instructions.
Practices will be held every Monday-Friday from 3:45-6:00 p.m. at the Central Penn Fitness Center.
Please view and order items in the team's spirit wear store. The deadline to order items is Sunday, November 10.
The store can be accessed at this link:
https://SportsParadisePA.chipply.com/MCDswimminganddiving
Password: Dive
Please see the following important physical information from Rochelle Blakely, Bishop McDevitt's athletic trainer.
Winter sport physical packets and recertification forms are posted on the Swimming & Diving team website (below). If a student is not currently competing in a fall sport, the full physical packet must be completed. If a student is already in a fall sport, only the recertification form needs to be completed.
Families have the option of having a physical completed by their personal doctor.
First Official Swim Practice & Normal Schedule Begins
First official practice for the 2024-25 season is scheduled for Friday, November 15.
Practices are held every Monday-Friday from 3:45-6:00 p.m. at the Central Penn Fitness Center.
The season concludes on Thursday, March 13 at the PIAA Swimming & Diving Championship Meet hosted by Bucknell University.
Wreath and green orders may be picked up at the high school stadium on the following days:
Wednesday, November 27 between 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 30 during the team's annual pancake breakfast
Extra wreath and green items can be claimed here:
https://www.timetosignup.com/mcdswimming/sheet/1365980
Orders for pre-meet subs are due on Saturday, November 30
This year we will be ordering subs from Joe Mama’s Kitchen for athletes to eat as they head to their meets. Subs are $7.50 each and include a 6” sub with mayo/mustard and lettuce/tomato/onion separately on the side (Please note: Drinks and sides will not be included his year).
Please make your checks payable to Colleen McDonnell, or you can Venmo @Colleen-LambMcDonnell with a note that says “Subs: Swimmer/Diver name”.
Bishop McDevitt Swimming & Diving's Annual Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, November 30 at the Bishop McDevitt High School cafeteria
Spread the word and invite your friends and family!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Bishop McDevitt High School Cafeteria
1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg
All You Can Eat – $10 Adults $5 Children/Seniors
Pancakes, Sausage with Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Milk, Orange Juice
Special holiday items will also be for sale, including...
* St. Thomas Roasters special coffees
* Several wreath & green items
Event Chairperson:
