2005 Results

12/10/05 - U-M Synchro competes at Michigan Association "No-Frills" Figure Invitational
The U-M Synchro Team (both Competition and Performance teams) competed at the 2005 Michigan Association Figure Invitational, hosted by the Troy Synchro Sharkettes. The "no-frills" meet is an annual event in which novice, intermediate, age group, high school, and collegiate swimmers perform two figures as a way of easing into the competition season. The U-M Synchro Team was the sole collegiate team at the event, with both the "C" and "D" figure squads attending. Top finishers for the team included freshman Megan Muma, junior Amanda Dine, and senior Erika Picciotto, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively in the "C" Division; and junior Jessi Galimore, junior Chelsea Malter, and freshman Ellie Toutant 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively in the "D" Division. [Results]

12/05/05 - U-M Synchro featured in Michigan Daily article [more]

10/16/05 - 2005-2006 U-M Synchro athlete roster finalized
Following a highly successful two-day tryout process, the coaches of the University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team have finalized the rosters of the Competition and Performance squads of the 2005-2006 team. [more]

05/17/05 - U-M Synchro receives Varsity Club Status
Head coaches Becky Domegan and Stephanie Sherk received notice on May 17, 2005 that the University has granted the U-M Synchro program Varsity Club status. [ Press Release ]

04/11/05 - 2005 U-M Synchro award winners named
Recipients of the U-M Synchro Team's 2005 athlete awards were named at the team's annual end-of-season banquet. Top recipients included freshman Rochelle Ross for the Ruth Pickett Thompson Award and the Peggy Surabian Brady "Rookie of the Year" Award, graduate student Andrea Jones-Rooy for the Joyce Lindeman Camp Scholarship, and Diane Cederberg for the Marlene Rex Athlete Education Award. [more information on team awards and past recipients]

03/28/05 - Seven U-M Synchro athletes named Academic All-Americans at 2005 U.S. Collegiate Championships
The award recognizes athletes who have maintained a GPA of greater than 3.25. U-M honorees included sophomore Abby Calcutt, graduate student Andrea Jones-Rooy, sophomore Chelsea Malter, senior Niki Pancratz, junior Erika Picciotto, freshman Rochelle Ross, and senior Sarah Van Wesep.

03/28/05 - U-M Synchro finishes fifth among club teams, 13th overall at U.S. Collegiate Championships, March 24-26, 2005

The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team finished the 2005 U.S. Collegiate Championship, held in Gainesville, FL, as the collegiate team, varsity or club, with the most improved standing year over year. The team finished 13th overall, an increase of six places from the 2004 Collegiate Championship, and a greater jump in ranking than any other competing team. The team also moved to fifth place overall among club teams, up from 10th place in 2004. Four U-M Synchro swimmers represented the team on the medal podium; seniors Sarah DuBay and Sarah Van Wesep, junior Erika Picciotto, and sophomore Katie Messana came 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th respectively in D Figures out of a pool of 68 competitors; the team's average in D Figures led to a fifth place finish among 15 teams in that division. Junior Amy Blanshard led the team to third place out of 17 teams in the C Figure division, and freshman Rochelle Ross's performance in B Figures brought home 7th place out of 15 competing teams. For complete team results, please visit our Results page. The team will next host its annual water show on Saturday, April 2, 6:30 pm at Canham Natatorium, with all Competition and Performance routines in attendance.

03/05/05 - U-M Synchro takes first in figure group, fourth overall at North Regional Championships, March 5

The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team placed fourth overall and took home first place in C Figures and second in B Figures at the 2005 North Regional Championships, Columbus, OH, on March 5. Despite coming off a 1.5-week break from practices due to the University of Michigan spring holiday, as well as several extended absences due to illness, the team earned a total of 59 points, defeating University of Nebraska (54), Ohio University (53.5), Miami University (26), and University of Illinois (12), and placing behind Ohio State University (104), University of Minnesota (74), and Carleton College (70.5). In the D Figure competition, 4 U-M Synchro athletes placed in the top 5, and 8 in the top 12, out of a total of 53 competitors. The U-M Team was the highest scoring in the division; top scorers included sophomore Katie Messana (1st), sophomore Aubree Gerweck (2nd), junior Erika Picciotto (4th), and senior Sarah Van Wesep (5th). In C Figures, junior Amy Blanshard and senior Sarah DuBay helped the U-M team earn first place overall, earning 3rd and 9th place, respectively. Freshman Rochelle Ross placed 5th in B Figures, earning the U-M 2nd place in that division. The U-M Synchro team routine of Messana, Van Wesep, Blanshard, and DuBay (with Ross as alternate due to illness) placed 5th in team, and the team routine of Picciotto, Gerweck, Jen Heindel, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Kelly Monahan, Niki Pancratz, Marianna Reynolds, and Chelsea Malter (with Jessi Galimore as alternate) earned 8th place. The U-M Synchro Team next travels to Gainesville, FL on March 22 for the U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championships, hosted by the University of Florida, March 24-26.

02/21/05 - U-M Synchro featured in Michigan Daily article

Following a strong showing at the 2005 Maize & Blue Invitational on February 20, where the team placed 2nd overall, the University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team was featured in the February 21 The Michigan Daily sports section. Reporter Colt Rosensweig visited the team during practice the prior week, interviewing the coaches and several swimmers, and also attended the Feb. 20 meet. The article, "Synchro Team Swims to Surprise Finish," can be accessed online at The Michigan Daily website.

02/20/05 - U-M Synchro takes second at Maize & Blue Invitational, February 20

The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team continued their outstanding season performance with a second-place finish at the 2005 Maize & Blue Invitational, held at Canham Natatorium, Ann Arbor, MI. [Full Results] With a total score of 82, the team finished behind Ohio State University (102) but ahead of Walsh University (75) and Grand Valley State University, despite several scratches due to illness. U-M athletes Amy Blanshard, Sarah DuBay, Katie Messana, and Sarah Van Wesep took second place in the team event; Jessi Galimore, Katie Messana, and Erika Picciotto placed third in trio. Senior Sarah DuBay earned second place in the solo event. The U-M Synchro team next travels to Columbus, OH on March 5 for the North Regional Competition.

02/05/05 - U-M Synchro places second overall at Ohio State University Association Meet, February 5, 2005

The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team took second place at Ohio State University's annual Association Meet on Saturday, February 5, with a total of 70.5 points. [Full Results] Ohio State placed first with 104.0, William & Mary third with 67.0, Ohio University fourth with 63.5, and Miami University fifth with 38.0. Among U-M's top scorers were freshman Rochelle Ross (2nd in Solo and 6th in B Figures), junior Amy Blanshard (3rd in Trio and 3rd in C Figures), and sophomore Katie Messana (1st in D Figures and 4th in Trio). The meet was U-M Synchro's fifth of the season. The team will next host the annual Maize & Blue Invitational, Sunday Feb. 20 at Canham Natatorium. [Meet Announcement]

01/29/05 - U-M Synchro earns second place at Keuka College Tri-Meet, January 29, 2005

The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team earned second place overall at the Keuka College Tri-Meet on Saturday, January 29, with a total of 88 points, behind Keuka College (97) and ahead of Penn State (18.5). [Full Results] Standout performances included the team of Amy Blanshard, Sarah DuBay, Katie Messana, Rochelle Ross, and Sarah Van Wesep, who took second place in the team event; the trio of Blanshard, Ross, and Van Wesep, who took second in that event; and freshman Ross, who took second in solo. Junior Blanshard placed second in C Figures, while sophomore Messana earned first place in D Figures. The overall result was an improvement on the team's third place finish at the OSU Tri-Meet, held January 15. The team next travels to Columbus, OH on February 5 for the Ohio State University Association Meet.