2007 Results

U-M Synchro hosts 2007 Michigan Age Group Clinic
11/12/07 - University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming was the host organization for the 2007 Michigan Association Age Group Clinic, held November 10-11 at Canham Natatorium. Led by head coach Stephanie Sherk and assistant coach Molly Clark, with assistance from the 2007-08 team, athletes ranging from ages 10-18 attended sessions on core strengthening, flexibility, general strength, landdrilling, and routine skills, as well as skills specific to the 2008 age group figures.

U-M Synchro alumnae featured in Metro Times article
9/12/07 - Several University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming alumnae were featured in a September 2007 Metro Times article about Michigan athletics prior to Title IX. Jane Campbell ('74) and Lynn Sandmann ('70s) were among a number of athletes represented in the article titled "Long Shots," by Meghana Keshavan and Sandra Svoboda. The article can be accessed online at the Metro Times web site.

Michigan Synchro featured in Synchro Swimming USA magazine
6/12/07 - An article by head coach Stephanie Sherk was featured in the Spring 2007 edition of Synchro Swimming USA, published by United States Synchronized Swimming. Titled "Why Collegiate Synchro?", the article includes interviews with current and prospective student athletes from across the country, including Rochelle Ross, a senior with the University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team. The article also featured Michigan Synchro's status as a Varsity Club sport, and the benefits of participating in the hybrid program. [Click to access online edition]

04/04/07 - U-M Synchro names 2007 award recipients
4/4/07 - Recipients of the U-M Synchro Team's 2007 athlete awards were named at the team's annual end-of-season banquet on April 4. Senior Aubree Akers earned the team's top award as Ruth Pickett Thompson Athlete of the Year, honoring the athlete who has demonstrated superior work ethic, dedication to the team, and potential to achieve greatness. Freshman Emily Terwelp was named Peggy Surabian Brady Rookie of the Year. High Point Awards went to freshmen Diandra Pratt (Competition) and Ayumi Ueda (Performance). The award for Outstanding Scholar-Athlete went to senior Amanda Dine, and honors for the Wolverine Spirit Award went to senior Jessica Galimore.

03/24/07 - U-M Synchro finishes 3rd amongst clubs and 10th overall 2007 U.S. Collegiate National Championships
3/24/07 - The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team capped off its successful 2006-2007 season with a Top Ten finish at the 2007 U.S. Collegiate Championships, held March 22-24. The Championships are an open-class meet of over 200 athletes, combining competition from NCAA Divisions I, II , and III and NAIA colleges and universities. The U-M Synchro Team finished 3rd among club teams and for the second time in three years, improved more in ranking than any other team (up from 16th in 2006 and 19th in 2004). Highlights included four appearances on the championship podium, including a gold and silver medal, and two routines progressing to Finals on Saturday.

03/03/07 - U-M Synchro takes 3rd overall and 1st among club teams at 2007 Regional Championships
The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team tallied 73.5 points to take third place overall and first among club teams at the 2007 North Regional Championships in Columbus, Ohio. The team took third place or higher in six out of eight events for U-M Synchro's best showing at the championships in recent years. Overall, No.-2 ranked Ohio State University took first place with 105 points and varsity team Carleton College second with 76.5. Defeated were Ohio University (59.5), Miami University (56) and University of Illinois (54.5). [Full Results]

The competition began with the Figure Competition, with U-M Synchro capturing first place in two out of four divisions. Freshman Diandra Pratt placed 1st in C Figures, with junior Courtney Benkovsky in 3rd, sophomore Megan Muma in 4th, and senior Amanda Dine in 8th out of 15 competitors. In D Figures, U-M swimmers took 3 out the top 5 places, with senior Jessica Galimore in 1st, senior Aubree Akers in 2nd, and freshman Sarah Williams in 4th out of 27 competitors. Junior Rochelle Ross placed 3rd in B Figures, earning the team first place in the division. Freshman Emily Terwelp earned the team 3rd place overall in her first A Elements competition.

In the Routine Competition, U-M Synchro exceeded expectations by taking 3rd place in the Team event with a score of 82.333, behind two OSU team routines and taking the first place amongst club competitors. The trio of Ross, Terwelp, and Pratt also took 3rd place with a score of 80.500, tying with Carleton College. The trio of Galimore, Dine, and Muma was not far behind, placing 5th with a score of 75.833. In the Duet Competition, seniors Aubree Akers and Jennifer Heindel took 4th with a score of 73.833. Terwelp earned her highest score of the season (81.333) in the Solo competition, taking 3rd place overall and first amongst club competitors.

The team next travels to Norton, MA on March 20 for the 2007 U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championships, followed by their annual Water Show on Saturday, March 31 at 6pm.

02/17/07 - U-M Synchro sweeps all events at 2007 Maize & Blue Invitational
The University of Michigan Synchro team bested swimmers from Ohio University and Penn State University in all competing events to take first place at their annual Maize & Blue Invitational. First place finishers included the trio of sophomore Megan Muma, senior Jessica Galimore, and senior Amanda Dine; the duet of freshmen Emily Terwelp and Diandra Pratt; Terwelp's solo; and the team of Muma, Galimore, Dine, Terwelp, Pratt, junior Rochelle Ross, senior Jennifer Heindel, and senior Aubree Akers. Galimore took first place in D figures, Pratt first place in C figures, and Terwelp was the sole competitor in A elements. The team next travels to Columbus, OH on March 3rd to compete at the 2007 North Regional Championships, a qualifying event for the U.S. Collegiate National Championships.

01/27/07 - U-M Synchro takes third place overall at University of Florida Invitational
The University of Michigan Synchro Team took third place with an overall score of 69.5, defeating the University of Georgia and finishing only 0.5 points behind the University of Florida. Full results TBA shortly. The team next hosts several midwest universities at their annual Maize & Blue Invitational, Saturday, February 17.