GREATER PENSACOLA AQUATIC CLUB

  Teams determined by the Pensacola News Journal Over all GPAC had 20 swimmers (9 boys & 11 girls) named to the all area teams.  These swimmers represented selections in 26 of the possible 44 swimming event spots which is almost 60%. Only 2 swimmers, either boy or girl, from Class 1A were recognize on the teams and they were GPAC swimmers Brooke Ferrara and Heidi Schellin.  Nathaniel Thomas got the top honor for the boys earning swimmer of the year.  Congratulations to all GPAC Swimmers! Boys Swimming First Team...

Caroline verbally committed to Florida State University in October but made it official on Wednesday, Novmeber 14, 2012 (National signing day) at a ceremony held at Pace High School. Caroline is a long time GPAC swimmer and has had tremendous success over her careeer.  She has also battled back from 2 shoulder surgerys over the last 2 years to continue her career in fine fashion. She has been a SES All-Star, and individual event Champion at the the SES championships.  She has been a point scorer at the FHSAA championships each of...

Thirty GPAC swimmers drove the short distance to compete in the Vance Rose Invitational hosted October 19-21 in Mobile.  Led by a strong 12 and under group, GPAC placed fifth overall.  Leading the way for GPAC was Renee and William Henderson, 10, who each placed 3rd overall in the points race.  William captured three individual wins (100 Br, 50 Br, 100 IM) and took second in three others.   Renee won the 500 freestyle, dropping 7.38 seconds, and was runner-up in four other events. Not to be outdone, James Henderson, 12,...

Pictured are Coach Greg and Coach Kevin with All-Star performers Renee Henderson, William Henderson, Cameron Jones, Braden Barkley and Walker Parra at the All-Starr reception in Gulf Shores.  Not pictures is Brooke Ferrara. The Southeastern All-Star Team is selected each season on the following criteria: Team selected during time period of September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012 from Long Course Meters results only. Swimmers are selected to the team in the following manner:   1) Selections limited to the following age groups: 8&Under; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14.   2) Automatic...

Sunny weather and fast swimming were the highlights of the weekend for 16 GPAC swimmers who attended the PCST Paradise Short Course Invitational held in Panama City Beach, FL.  The Henderson trifecta of James, 12, William, 10 and sister Renee, 10 along with Noah Scoggins, 8, won high point awards for their age group. “It was a really fun meet,” said Head Age Group Coach Greg Johnson.  “Swimming outdoors in nice weather was a change of pace for the swimmers, and they really had a good time.” James Hendersonplaced fifth...

GPAC opened it’s season last weekend at University of West Florida’s aquatic center with a strong showing of over 80 swimmers and six GPAC swimmers taking the honor of ‘Top Dog.’ “This was a fun meet to get our season started with,” said Head Coach Philip Kraus.  “It was great to see so many new names on the heat sheets and how many of the swimmers cheered for each other.” Grant Bridges, 15, claimed the 14-15 Boys’ high-point award by a mere three points over teammate Harrison Brock.  Grant won...

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