Samantha Klaasen Continues to Excel on Diving Boards for Calvin
Monday, January 09, 2012
By Sports Information Student Assistant Mark DeHaan
After winning MIAA Most Valuable Diver and posting NCAA qualifying scores in her sophomore year, Samantha Klaasen was hoping for an invitation to dive at the NCAA Championships. Unfortunately, Klaasen was not invited to the meet limited to 22 divers nation-wide. The disappointment was initially a set-back for the Holland Christian graduate but has since turned into motivation to dive stronger in her junior year. Klaasen is off to a strong start to her junior campaign, already posting national qualifying marks on both the one and three-meter boards.
Underwater Lens Captures Calvin Divers in Florida
Monday, January 09, 2012
The Calvin men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams spent Christmas break training in the Florida Keys. Photographer Stephen Frink was there to document Calvin’s divers in training. Frink used a new underwater camera to do so. A photo gallery of Frink’s photography can be found online at: Stephen Frink Photo Gallery
Dan Gelderloos Looks Back/Looks Ahead on 2011-2012 Swimming & Diving Season
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Calvin men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are near the midpoint of the 2011-12 season. Both teams were 2-2 in dual meet action during the first semester and recently posted strong performances at the Calvin Winter Invitational. Both teams will head to Florida over Christmas break for a week of training and competition at the Orange Bowl Classic. The Calvin sports information office caught up with head Calvin swim coach Dan Gelderloos to recap the fall semester and also to look ahead in the following audio interview: Dan Gelderloos Midseason Report
