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Sculpins Host National Champion Synchronized Swimmers

12/7/2009 12:00:00 PM

The Capital District YMCA Sculpins will host two former national champion synchronized swimmers at the Southern Saratoga YMCA on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 PM. The demonstration is open to the public.

The Sculpins, the Capital District YMCA’s Synchronized Swim Team, are thrilled to be able to bring two highly skilled and respected swimmers to our area, Bill May and Heather Simmons. Bill May started his synchronized swimming career with the Syracuse Synchro Cats, competing against our local athletes at many Zone Competitions. He moved to California at age 16 to swim for the Santa Clara Aquamaids. As a synchronized swimmer, Bill was a national champion and well reputed as one of the best synchronized swimmers in the world. Bill is currently a cast member in Cirque du Soleil’s “O” in Las Vegas. Joining Bill is Heather Simmons, a 1996 Olympic medalist. During her swimming career, Heather competed for the Santa Clara Aquamaids. Bill and Heather will be sharing their skills and experience with the CDYMCA Synchronized swimmers throughout the weekend.

About the Sculpins
The Sculpins Synchronized Swim Team was established in 1974 and has been developing synchronized swimmers in the Capital District ever since. Our swimmers come from communities throughout the Capital District and range from 7 to 18 years old. Personal confidence and self esteem are nurtured on a team where the individual efforts are positively reinforced by other team members and the coaching staff.

About the Capital District YMCA
The Capital District YMCA is a not-for-profit organization serving more than 118,000 members in eleven branches. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, family strengthening, and health and well-being for all, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, our YMCAs have proudly served the Capital District’s communities for over 150 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Visit http://www.cdymca.org to learn more about the Capital District YMCA.

Rob Totaro

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the US, 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence to deliver lasting personal and social change. The Capital District YMCA serves those in need with locations in Albany, Bethlehem, Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, Clifton Park, Coxsackie, East Greenbush, Glenville, Greene County, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Schenectady and Troy.

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