News
December News Letter
February 2013
There is a new newsletter available. Click the image below to download the PDF and
see who was this months Big 10 Weekly Winners, detailed information on current news,
a spotlight letter from LaRue Johnson, and get to know Jared Anderson and Tori Simenec.
Womens Big 10 Championships
February 2013
Plans are underway for an exciting 2013 Women's Big Ten Swimming and Diving
Championship February 20th -23rd right here in Minneapolis, MN.
Action will take place at the competition pool located at the Dorothy L Sheppard Aquatic Center.
Plan to come support this talented and hard working group of young women! Tickets: General admission tickets are available through the University of Minnesota. You can purchase tickets by going here. Gopher Sports says that single session tickets are not available til the week of competition, however I am told you can get single session tickets through the Univ. of Minn. Ticket office.
Minnesota Athletics Ticket Office Mariucci Arena,
4 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis,
MN, 55455
Tel: 1-800-UGOPHER
http://www.mygophersports.com
Even though it may appear online that there is a section and seat assignment, Individual seats are not assigned all admission is General Admission Spectators will be rotated through the seating sections by Big Ten teams.
Action will take place at the competition pool located at the Dorothy L Sheppard Aquatic Center.
Plan to come support this talented and hard working group of young women! Tickets: General admission tickets are available through the University of Minnesota. You can purchase tickets by going here. Gopher Sports says that single session tickets are not available til the week of competition, however I am told you can get single session tickets through the Univ. of Minn. Ticket office.
Minnesota Athletics Ticket Office Mariucci Arena,
4 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis,
MN, 55455
Tel: 1-800-UGOPHER
http://www.mygophersports.com
Even though it may appear online that there is a section and seat assignment, Individual seats are not assigned all admission is General Admission Spectators will be rotated through the seating sections by Big Ten teams.
Help Support Our Athletes in Relay For Life
February 2013
This spring the swim team will be participating in the Relay for Life! Help them raise their
goal of $3000 dollars for cancer research. At the time of this post, they are just over $1,700!
At the relay, the team will be walking in honor of
Jean Freeman along with friends and family who have passed away from cancer. If you would like to
donate, visit the following
link
to give the team a boost.
Alumni Gathering After the Intrasquad Meet
October 2012
Following the intrasquad meet, there will be drinks, chit chat, and general merriment
held in the basement of Stub and Herbs. Come and have some fun!
The Women's Big10 Ring Ceremony
October 2012
The women's Big Ten ring ceremony will be held at the upcoming homecoming football game
October 13th at halftime. Come watch as the women celebrate their big ten championship
win last year! Additionally, an alumni gathering will be held after the alumni meet on
Friday the 12th in the University Commons (old Radisson Hotel).
The women's Big Ten ring ceremony will be held at the upcoming homecoming football game
October 13th at halftime. Come watch as the women celebrate their big ten championship
win last year! Additionally, an alumni gathering will be held after the alumni meet on
Friday the 12th in the University Commons (old Radisson Hotel).
New Fast Lane News Letter
October 2012
Welcome to the 2012-13 Swimming and Diving Season! The Fast Lane Fans are a booster
club that is dedicated to helping our swimming and diving teams to be sucessful! To
learn more, click on the image below!
Don't get caught wearing the wrong shade of GOLD!
October 2012
One of the best things about cheering for your favorite team, the men and women's Golden
Gopher Swimming and Diving team! Which is getting dressed up in your favorite shades of
maroon and gold! Gear can be bought before each swim meet or can be ordered by filling
out this form.
Stay in touch with fellow alumni!
October 2012
Are you hip and with it?! Follow @GopherSwam on twitter or join the Minnesota Swimming and Diving
Alumni group on facebook. The goal is to keep the alumni engaged with the team all year round
and plan a few fun events throughout the year. Of course, one of the best ways to become involved
is to join the FastLaneFans!
New Hotel Information 2012-13
September 2012
All rooms must be guaranteed with your own credit card!
2/1 & 2/2 MADISON COED MEET
Clarion Suites - Madison Central
30 Rooms reserved for 1/29 and 1/30 - a combination of the following:
Studio and 1 Queen Bed + Sleeper Sofa = $89.00 + tax per night
Studio with 2 Queen Beds + Sleeper Sofa = $99.00 + tax per night
The rates are based on double occupancy (2 adults, no charge for kids), so each additional adult would be $10.00.
Cut Off Date For Making Reservations: January 1, 2013
608.284.1234 Ask for University of Minnesota Swim/Dive Parents
Womens Big 10 & NCAA Reservations
Note: At the coaches request, please do not make reservations at the Commons/University Hotel
(formerly known as the Radison Hotel Across from the Aquatic Center)
Holiday Inn Metrodome, 1500 Washington Ave S
Rooms blocked from 2/19-2/24 2013
Cut-off for making reservations: 1/29/13
Room rate of $133.45 + tax (2/23-2/27)
Ask for Fast Lane Fans rate
Days Hotel, 2407 University Ave SE
Room rate of $82 + tax per night
Ask for U of M Boosters Big Ten Swimming
Women's NCAA's 3/20-3/24 2013
Courtyard Marriot Downtown Indianapolis, 601 West Washington Street
$149.00 + tax per night, 866.704,2643
2/1 & 2/2 MADISON COED MEET
Clarion Suites - Madison Central
30 Rooms reserved for 1/29 and 1/30 - a combination of the following:
Studio and 1 Queen Bed + Sleeper Sofa = $89.00 + tax per night
Studio with 2 Queen Beds + Sleeper Sofa = $99.00 + tax per night
The rates are based on double occupancy (2 adults, no charge for kids), so each additional adult would be $10.00.
Cut Off Date For Making Reservations: January 1, 2013
608.284.1234 Ask for University of Minnesota Swim/Dive Parents
Womens Big 10 & NCAA Reservations
Note: At the coaches request, please do not make reservations at the Commons/University Hotel
(formerly known as the Radison Hotel Across from the Aquatic Center)
Holiday Inn Metrodome, 1500 Washington Ave S
Rooms blocked from 2/19-2/24 2013
Cut-off for making reservations: 1/29/13
Room rate of $133.45 + tax (2/23-2/27)
Ask for Fast Lane Fans rate
Days Hotel, 2407 University Ave SE
Room rate of $82 + tax per night
Ask for U of M Boosters Big Ten Swimming
Women's NCAA's 3/20-3/24 2013
Courtyard Marriot Downtown Indianapolis, 601 West Washington Street
$149.00 + tax per night, 866.704,2643
Information About Championship Meet Hotel Reservations
February 2012
Women's Big 10's (2/14 - 2/18 2012)
Holiday Inn and Conference Center
1220 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241
319-351-5049
Ask for Fast Lane Fans
Women's NCAAs (3/14 - 2/18 2012)
Lexington Hotel University Convention Center
Cut-off date is February 29, 2012
25 rooms at $69.99 per night
1577 South College St Auburn, Alabama 36832
334-821-7001
Ask for Fast Lane Fans
Men's Big 10's (2/21 - 2/25 2012)
Holiday Inn and Conference Center
Cut-off date is January 22, 2012
20 rooms at a rate of $104.00 per night
1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241
319-351-5049
Ask for Fast Lane Fans
Men's Big NCAA's (3/19 - 2/25 2012)
Best Western Evergreen
Block of 15 rooms at a rate of $109.00 per night
32124 25th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington
253-529-4000
Ask For: University of Minnesota Parents
Clarion Hotel And Conference Center
Block of 12 rooms at a rate of $160.00 per night
31611 20th Ave South, Federal Way, Washington
253-941-6000
Ask For: University of Minnesota Parents
Hampton Inn
Rate: $149.00 per night
3120 Gateway Center Blvd, Federal Way, Washington Note: No opportunity to block rooms. As of 8-15-2011 the hotel had 27 rooms available. They will accept individual reservations only.
Holiday Inn and Conference Center
1220 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241
319-351-5049
Ask for Fast Lane Fans
Women's NCAAs (3/14 - 2/18 2012)
Lexington Hotel University Convention Center
Cut-off date is February 29, 2012
25 rooms at $69.99 per night
1577 South College St Auburn, Alabama 36832
334-821-7001
Ask for Fast Lane Fans
Men's Big 10's (2/21 - 2/25 2012)
Holiday Inn and Conference Center
Cut-off date is January 22, 2012
20 rooms at a rate of $104.00 per night
1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241
319-351-5049
Ask for Fast Lane Fans
Men's Big NCAA's (3/19 - 2/25 2012)
Best Western Evergreen
Block of 15 rooms at a rate of $109.00 per night
32124 25th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington
253-529-4000
Ask For: University of Minnesota Parents
Clarion Hotel And Conference Center
Block of 12 rooms at a rate of $160.00 per night
31611 20th Ave South, Federal Way, Washington
253-941-6000
Ask For: University of Minnesota Parents
Hampton Inn
Rate: $149.00 per night
3120 Gateway Center Blvd, Federal Way, Washington Note: No opportunity to block rooms. As of 8-15-2011 the hotel had 27 rooms available. They will accept individual reservations only.
"Thank You" From Nathan Jobe
November 2011
Fast Lane Fans -
I wanted to take the time to thank you for you generous support of the Fast Lane Fans Scholarship. To be named the recipient of this award is truly a honor. Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed about swimming for the Golden Gophers. I appreciate the support you all offer to myself and to the entire team, whether it's attending our competitions, providing dinner after meets, or following results while on the road. The team and I are excited for the season, as we are hoping for some great accomplishments at the end of the year. Currently, I am a Senior and going to graduate in May with a degree in Sport Management. My future career goal is to work for the NCAA and give back to future student-athletes. Thanks again for all the enthusiasm you share with the Golden Gopher Swimming and Diving team, and thanks for allowing my dream to come true. I look forward to seeing Fast Lane Fan supporters in the stands at home competitions!
Go Gophers!
Nathan Jobe
I wanted to take the time to thank you for you generous support of the Fast Lane Fans Scholarship. To be named the recipient of this award is truly a honor. Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed about swimming for the Golden Gophers. I appreciate the support you all offer to myself and to the entire team, whether it's attending our competitions, providing dinner after meets, or following results while on the road. The team and I are excited for the season, as we are hoping for some great accomplishments at the end of the year. Currently, I am a Senior and going to graduate in May with a degree in Sport Management. My future career goal is to work for the NCAA and give back to future student-athletes. Thanks again for all the enthusiasm you share with the Golden Gopher Swimming and Diving team, and thanks for allowing my dream to come true. I look forward to seeing Fast Lane Fan supporters in the stands at home competitions!
Go Gophers!
Nathan Jobe
New Site In Progress!
November 2011
As you can see, we are working on a new fast lane fans site! It took a little longer than I had
hoped to get everything up and running and there are still some pages that I have to add. I apologize
if you have tried visiting and couldn't find anything, things should be much better now.
Rob
Rob
Two Alums meet at Auburn
August, 2011
Rog Hardy ('68) swam in the 2011 masters long course nationals at Auburn University.
Rog said, "Shale can turn to slate faster than I swam, but Sarah Stallkamp ('03) liked my T-shirt, and introduced herself. She was very complimentary of how beautifully the U maintains the aquatic facilities. She should know. She was aquatics director for program/events at the U from 2005 to 2008, and is presently Aquatic Facility Manager at Auburn. She was also the meet director, and it was run flawlessly."
Rog swims at Rice University in Houston.
Rog said, "Shale can turn to slate faster than I swam, but Sarah Stallkamp ('03) liked my T-shirt, and introduced herself. She was very complimentary of how beautifully the U maintains the aquatic facilities. She should know. She was aquatics director for program/events at the U from 2005 to 2008, and is presently Aquatic Facility Manager at Auburn. She was also the meet director, and it was run flawlessly."
Rog swims at Rice University in Houston.
All athletes and their family are invited the Welcome Back Picnic!
July, 2011
August 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Williams Arena Club Room. We will serve dinner, you can learn about the upcoming season from the coaches and staff, buy apparel and contribute to the Food Fund which feeds the athletes after every home meet.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We look forward to seeing you there!
May Newsletter Available
May, 2011
For the latest booster club news and information, checkout the Fast Lane Fans May newsletter
Golden Goldys and Scholar Athletes
April, 2011
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics department has recognized outstanding achievements with the Golden Goldy and Scholar Athlete awards. It's been a great year for our swimming and diving teams, so it's only fitting that they collected a number of awards -
Michael Richards - Male Athlete of the Year
Kelci Bryant - Female Athlete of the Year
Derek Toomey - Male Rookie of the Year
Kelly Kremer, Terry Nieszner - Coaches of the Year
Women's Swimming and Diving - Women's Team of the Year
Kaylee Jamison - Outstanding Achievement Award
Michael Richards - Male Athlete of the Year
Congratulations everyone! For the full story, see the article on Gopher Sports.
Michael Richards - Male Athlete of the Year
Kelci Bryant - Female Athlete of the Year
Derek Toomey - Male Rookie of the Year
Kelly Kremer, Terry Nieszner - Coaches of the Year
Women's Swimming and Diving - Women's Team of the Year
Kaylee Jamison - Outstanding Achievement Award
Michael Richards - Male Athlete of the Year
Congratulations everyone! For the full story, see the article on Gopher Sports.
Kelly Kremer Promoted to Head Coach
April, 2011
Congratulations to Kelly Kremer! He has been promoted to the position of head coach of the University of Minnesota Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Program, director of athletics Joel Maturi announced this month with Coach Kremer assuming his duties immediately. Gopher men's coach Dennis Dale is the head men's swimming coach, while Terry Nieszner will assume the position of head women's swimming coach. Both the men's and women's diving programs will continue to be directed by Wenbo Chen.
NCAA Championships
March, 2011
Congratulations to the men's and women's teams for their great performances at NCAAs. The Gophers Men's Swimming and Diving team who placed 15th as a team with 91 points at the NCAA Championships held at University Aquatic Center. extended its streak of 20 consecutive seasons with a top 15 finish. The Minnesota Women's team who enjoyed its best finish at the 2011 NCAA Women's Swimming& Diving Championships finished in ninth place and scored the most points at NCAAs in Gophe history with 192.
Jean Freeman (In Memoriam)
October 16, 2010
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I report that Jean Freemen passed away late last night. She was surrounded by family and friends. Jean was truly an extraordinary coach and an amazing human being. She will be missed dearly.
For more information, please see the article on gophersports.com.
Michelle Colton
For more information, please see the article on gophersports.com.
Michelle Colton
Membership
Become a Fast Lane Fans member to support your
Minnesota Golden Gophers Swimming and Diving Teams
We invite you to join Fast Lane Fans. Membership dues go directly to our kids, helping to defray the cost of the massage therapists, the winter training trip, and team equipment. The dues are tax-deductible if you make your check out to University of Minnesota Foundation.
Membership Dues:
* These two levels have the greatest positive impact on our Gopher athletes.
Note: Checks for Fast Lane Fans membership and Food Donation should be made out to:
"University of Minnesota Foundation" with a note in the memo section designating it as FLF membership or food donation.
Mail checks to:
Amy Andersen
3437 Abbott Ave N
Robbinsdale , MN 55422
We invite you to join Fast Lane Fans. Membership dues go directly to our kids, helping to defray the cost of the massage therapists, the winter training trip, and team equipment. The dues are tax-deductible if you make your check out to University of Minnesota Foundation.
Membership Dues:
| Lifetime* | $1,000.00 |
| Gold* | $250.00 |
| Maroon | $100.00 |
| Alums (over 4 years removed) | $50.00 |
| Alums (4 years and under removed) | $25.00 |
* These two levels have the greatest positive impact on our Gopher athletes.
Note: Checks for Fast Lane Fans membership and Food Donation should be made out to:
"University of Minnesota Foundation" with a note in the memo section designating it as FLF membership or food donation.
Mail checks to:
Amy Andersen
3437 Abbott Ave N
Robbinsdale , MN 55422
Team Spotlight
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click here!
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Contact
Rob Schaefer
Would you like to see something go up on the site? Did I make another typo!? Contact me at
ude.nmu@432eahcs and I will try to
accomodate you to the best of my ability!