Blue Knight Men's Swimming News

UU to Host Competitive Summer Swim Camp

Urbana University Head Swim Coach Dave Johnson announced plans to host the team's annual competitive Summer Training Camp for swimmers aged 7 and up. The camp will run for 11 weeks from Monday, June 10th, 2013 to Thursday, August 22nd, 2013. (No camp from June 17-20 or Thursday, July 4th.) There are four 3-hour sessions per week, for a total of over 100 hours of instruction, training, video work, and more throughout the summer. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cost of the camp is $200 per swimmer. Click to read more for links to a registration form and medical consent form. Read More

UU to Host 2nd Annual Triathlon on May 19th

Mar. 15th, 2013

Urbana University is set to host its 2nd annual triathlon on Sunday, May 19th. Head Swim Coach Dave Johnson, in association with STAR Racing & Speedy-Feet, developed the race, which will begin with a 300-yard serpentine swim in the Blue Knights' Aquatics Center pool. Following the swim, competitors will hop on their bikes for a 13-mile ride through the city of Urbana and the surrounding countryside. The race concludes with a 5K run near campus. The triathlon finish line is on the Blue Knights' football field, where friends, family and spectators will be able to watch comfortably from the stadium seats. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 19th. Cost for participation is $40 for an individual, $60 for a relay team. Check in here for Race Registration Forms. Read More

Helander's Title in 100 Fly Highlights Huge Weekend for UU at ASC Championships

Feb. 16th, 2013

After a three-week build-up, the Urbana University swim teams finished their 2013 season in fine fashion at the Appalachian Swimming Conference Championships hosted by Union College. The Blue Knight women broke 7 school records and earned their best team finish, 9th of 14, in school history. Urbana’s men smashed an incredible 8 school records, including 4 relay records, and picked up their third straight top 6 team performance. Sophomore Kim Helander highlighted the men's Saturday night with the team's only 2013 title in the 100 fly. The Swede swam the race of his career in his specialty, touching in at 49.01 to break his own school and ASC record of 49.10 in the event. For the second year in a row, Helander has a strong NCAA Division II B-cut qualifying time in the 100 fly. Read More

Follow the UU Swimmers at the ASC Championships

Feb. 15th, 2013

he Urbana University swim teams are competing at the Appalachian Swimming Conference Championships this weekend. The Blue Knight men's 400 medley relay team of Matt Stover, John Whitaker, Kim Helander and Alex Espinoza already set a school record and earned a spot on the podium with a third place finish on Thursday night. Each night at 6:00 p.m., Union College will broadcast the events live from the Stivers Aquatics Center in Barbourville. More meet information can be found here, and be sure to check in for a full weekend recap after the conclusion of the Championships Read More

Helander Earns ASC Swimmer of the Week

Jan. 30th, 2013

Sophomore Kim Helander led the Blue Knights in a dual meet against conference foe Asbury University. In his individual events, Kim touched second in the 50 Freestyle with a time of 22.34 and first in the 100 Butterfly with a time of 50.25. Helander also contributed to winning two relays by splitting 22.86 on the 200 Medley Relay (1:40.15) and 48.33 on the 400 Freestyle Relay (48.33). The ASC Swimmer of the Week award is the second of his career. Helander first came in November of his freshman season. He joins teammate Alex Espinoza as Urbana's weekly award winners this season. Espinoza has twice been named ASC Male Swimmer of the Week. Read More