PITT-BRADFORD SWIM TEAMS HOST SPECIAL OLYMPIANS
After a late night arrival from competing in the AMCC Championships over the weekend, the Pitt-Bradford men's and women's swim teams back in the water assisting with the Special Olympics that were held at the Paul C. Duke Aquatics Center.
February 19, 2014
After a late night arrival from competing in the AMCC Championships over the weekend, the Pitt-Bradford men's and women's swim teams back in the water assisting with the Special Olympics that were held at the Paul C. Duke Aquatics Center.
Swimmers Andrew Koenig and Matt Cox were the two primary coaches for the day. One stayed in the shallow area of the pool and one in the deeper waters. Each Panther has taken part in this event for the past two years. In all, 10 swimmers plus Pitt-Bradford’s assistant coach Melinda Mackenzie showed up to take part in the event.
The Panthers had various stations set up depending on the
skill level of the individual. In the shallow end, the coaches
concentrated on having the Olympians enter the water and assisted
them while floating on the surface of the water. The
coaches in the deeper water had activities that involved more from
the Olympians, while also giving them the freedom to swim further
on their own.