Hello Swim Families,
Fitter & Faster is excited to share a special opportunity for our Gator swimmers and other swimmers in the Harrisburg area! Olympic gold medalists Bobby Finke and Nick Thoman will lead an elite backstroke and freestyle technique swim camp that we are hosting at the Friendship YMCA on October 3-4, 2026.
Bobby Finke is the current world record holder in the 1500 freestyle and the two-time defending Olympic Champion in that event. Nick Thoman is an Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder in the 100 short course meter backstroke.
Hello Swim Families,
Fitter & Faster is excited to share a special opportunity for our Gator swimmers and other swimmers in the Harrisburg area! Olympic gold medalists Bobby Finke and Nick Thoman will lead an elite backstroke and freestyle technique swim camp that we are hosting at the Friendship YMCA on October 3-4, 2026.
Bobby Finke is the current world record holder in the 1500 freestyle and the two-time defending Olympic Champion in that event. Nick Thoman is an Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder in the 100 short course meter backstroke.
A pre-season information meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Please note this is change in the date to avoid a conflict with the NHS Induction ceremony planned for Wednesday, October 14.
All returning and potential new parents to the program should plan to attend this meeting. Students are also welcome to attend but the information discussed will primarily be addressed to parents.
The following topics will be covered:
1. Collect contact information for new and returning members.
Fall Team Event: Field of Screams
Members of the Bishop McDevitt Swimming & Diving team will attend the Field of Screams on Saturday, October 17. Please make sure you arrive at the Field of Screams ticket area by 6:30 p.m. (before the team enters the main gate).
Field of Screams address: 191 College Ave, Mountville, PA 17554
