2011-12 Gallaudet University Women's Swimming News

May 24, 2012
2012 Gallaudet University Hall of Fame Class announced
Five former student-athletes, one coach and one writer will be enshrined into the Gallaudet University Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 28, as part of Homecoming 2012. The GU Hall of Fame Class of 2012 includes...

March 27, 2012
Larry Curran elevated to head coach of Gallaudet swimming program
The Gallaudet University Athletics Department announced today that Larry Curran is the new head coach for the men’s and women’s swimming programs as announced by Athletic Director Michael Weinstock. Curran begins his new duties as swim coach immediately.

March 15, 2012
Gallaudet swimming head coach Bill Snape resigns but will remain part of program in different capacity
Gallaudet University men’s and women’s swimming head coach Bill Snape has resigned from his post for personal reasons after serving eight years with the program he helped to build from the ground up to a championship level. Snape will remain on as Coordinator of Swimming Operations to help...

March 9, 2012
Repeat winners highlight February Bison of the Month
The Gallaudet University Athletics Department recently announced the two recipients for the Bison of the Month award presented by Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS) for February. Swimming senior Brian Bennett (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and women's freshman swimmer Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) were this month’s selections...

March 5, 2012
GU's Alexandra Polivanchuk earns four all-conference honors, NEAC Swimmer of the Year
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) released its 2012 All-Conference Swimming and Diving Teams recently and Gallaudet University grabbed five spots on the three different women’s teams. Freshman Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) was named NEAC Swimmer of the Year after...

February 19, 2012
GU women's swim team finishes third at NEAC championships, Polivanchuk named Swimmer of the Year
Gallaudet University’s reign as the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) women’s swimming and diving champions came to an end Sunday when the Bison finished third overall at the 2012 conference championships on the campus of Cazenovia College.

February 18, 2012
Polivanchuk sets records on second day of NEAC swim championships, Bison eye podium finish
Four teams will enter the third and final day of the 2012 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) women’s swimming and diving championships only separated by 32.5 points, as three points separate first and second place and 11 between third and fourth.

February 17, 2012
Gallaudet sits in fourth place after first day at NEAC championships
The 2012 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) swimming and diving championships got underway Friday evening on the campus of Cazenovia College and the Gallaudet University women’s team, the defending champion, sits in fourth place after Day 1.

February 6, 2012
Alexandra Polivanchuk, Tony Tatum named January Bison of the Month
The Gallaudet University Athletics Department recently announced the two recipients for the Bison of the Month award presented by Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS) for January. Men’s basketball senior Tony Tatum (Gardendale, Ala.) and women's swimming freshman Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) were this month’s selections...

February 4, 2012
Final relay determines outcome of Gallaudet's meet at St. Elizabeth
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) women’s swimming dual meet between Gallaudet University and the host Eagles from College of St. Elizabeth came down to the final relay on Saturday. The two teams entered the final event knotted at 44...

January 30, 2012
Alexandra Polivanchuk repeats as NEAC Women's Swimming Student-Athlete of the Week
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its student-athlete of the week selections for Jan. 30, and for the second straight week Gallaudet University freshman Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) was named NEAC Women’s Swimming Student-Athlete of the Week.

January 25, 2012
GU swamped by Notre Dame Gators, 68-53
The Gallaudet University women’s swimming team ran into a very tough Notre Dame of Maryland University squad on the road Wednesday as the Gators won 68-53 at the LeClerc Pool. Gallaudet won five of the 14 events as freshman Alexandra Polivanchuk had a hand in four of the five first-place finishes.

January 23, 2012
Alexandra Polivanchuk selected as NEAC Women's Swimming Student-Athlete of the Week
The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced its student-athlete of the week selections for Jan. 23, and Gallaudet University freshman Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) was named NEAC Women’s Swimming Student-Athlete of the Week after a dominant performance last Saturday at the Field House pool.

January 21, 2012
New swimmer makes big splash with three wins, a school record on Senior Day
Freshman Alexandra Polivanchuk (Orebro, Sweden) had quite the debut for the Gallaudet University women’s swimming team on Saturday as she won three events as the Bison lost a close dual meet with Hood College, 104-99. This was the final home meet of the regular-season for the Bison and marked the last time seniors...

December 9, 2011
Bison women's swim team splits double dual meet at York
The Gallaudet University women’s swimming team split a double dual meet on Friday night at York (Pa.) College. The Bison defeated Penn St.-Altoona 122-66 but fell to the host Spartans 127-70.

December 3, 2011
Bison women's swim team makes statement with first NEAC win of the year
Gallaudet University swimming coach Bill Snape has been waiting for this year’s women’s team to break through with a big win and the Bison delivered Saturday at home against North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) rival Wells College. Gallaudet, the defending NEAC champions, won its first conference meet of the year with a 139-116 victory.

December 2, 2011
Gallaudet men's and women's swimming set to host second home meet on Saturday
The Gallaudet University men’s and women’s swimming teams will host their second home meet of the season this Saturday, Dec. 3, at noon, in the Field House pool. They are set to take on North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) opponent Wells College.

November 19, 2011
GU women's swimming swept at double dual meet
The Gallaudet University women’s swimming team got swept on Saturday in a double dual meet at Goucher College. The Bison lost 84-11 against Arcadia University and were outscored 78-17 against the host Gophers.

November 12, 2011
Bison lose home opener to SUNY Cobleskill
The Gallaudet University women’s swimming team, the defending North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) champions, began its title defense on Saturday in the Bison home opener against conference foe SUNY Cobleskill. The visiting Fighting Tigers won eight of 11 events to clinch the 117-84 victory over the Bison.

November 9, 2011
Gallaudet swimming set to host first home meet of the season, come out and support Bison this Saturday
The Gallaudet University men’s and women’s swimming teams will open their home schedule for the 2011-12 season on Saturday, November 12, at 1 p.m. in the Field House pool.

November 2, 2011
Bison lose double dual meet at Hollins University
The Gallaudet University women’s swimming team competed in a double dual meet last Saturday, facing Hollins University and Greensboro College. The Bison fell to Hollins 63-32 and were narrowly clipped by Greensboro by a score of 48-46.

October 24, 2011
Valerie Farr selected as NEAC Women's Swimming Student-Athlete of the Week
he North Eastern Athletic Conference released its conference awards for the week of October 24, and Gallaudet University swimmer Valerie Farr (Fremont, Calif.) was honored as the NEAC Women’s Swimming Student-Athlete of the Week for her strong performance last Saturday.

October 22, 2011
Bison earn split at Frostburg double dual meet to begin season
The 2011-12 season got underway for the Gallaudet University women’s swimming team on Saturday as the Bison hit the road to Frostburg, Md., to take on the host Bobcats and Davis and Elkins College in a double dual meet.

October 18, 2011
Season Preview: GU women's swimming team sets out for new look, new season
The Gallaudet University women’s swimming team enters the 2011-12 season as defending North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) champions and the Bison will look to continue their winning ways while also replacing some key losses. GU graduated seven swimmers from last year’s championship team...

September 29, 2011
Gallaudet coach Bill Snape featured in Swimming World Magazine
As the 2011-12 swimming season approaches Gallaudet University’s head coach Bill Snape gains acknowledgement for his illustrious achievements in a September 29 article featured on SwimmingWorldMagazine.com. Mallory Cage, writer for the online magazine...

August 16, 2011
U.S. Deaf Swimmers pull off major upset at World Championships
The underdog United States National Deaf swimming teams put together a remarkable week’s worth of records and best times at the 3rd World Deaf Swimming Championships, August 6-13, to capture the overall team trophy and edge out the heavily favored squad from Russia.

August 3, 2011
Gallaudet coach Bill Snape prepares Team USA for World Deaf Swim Championships
The United States of America deaf men’s and women’s swimming teams are training for the upcoming World Deaf Swim Championships this week at Gallaudet University. The USA squad started training on August 1 and will go until Thursday, August 4, before they depart for...

July 19, 2011
Gallaudet University places 34 student-athletes on the 2010-11 NEAC Scholar-Athlete list
In its first year in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) the Bison from Gallaudet University shined on and off the field of play. Gallaudet placed 34 student-athletes on the 2010-11 NEAC Scholar-Athlete list as they met the NEAC’s requirement of a grade point average of 3.4 or higher for the fall...