(9-15-2) Celina Sharks Swim and Dive Team is proud of the completion of our first successful season of rebuilding and growth at the Bryson Pool. We had a total of 106 swimmers and/or divers this season!


“Photo courtesy of Speckshots.com”


Our diving coach was Sara Rolfes and we had a total of 25 divers this season and we sent an average of 11 divers to each meet. The Sharks Dive Team participated in 5 regular season meets and Dive Champs. Some individual swimmers also participated in RIP Fest in St. Henry. Our top divers in each age group are: 8 & Under Girls – Gabriella Gray, 9-10 Girls – Taya Monroe, 9-10 Boys – Kesh Eberle, 11-12 Girls – Kayde Eberle, 13-14 Girls – Spencer Murlin, 15-18 Girls – Haley Kizer, and 15-18 Boys – Owen Colson. 

The Mini Sharks, led by Larissa Albert and Lisa Brunswick, also had a successful season! Each and every one of the 46 Mini’s increased their swim knowledge and skills. Several even reached their goal of swimming all the way across the length of the pool unassisted! Best of all, we all had fun, especially at our Mini Meet and last practice. We are also thankful for our teen helpers for their time, talents and energy this summer! We can’t wait for next season to continue building our swim skills and confidence!

We had 51 youth on our Swim Team this year. Our swim team participated in 6 swim meets and also A and B Champs. Below our record setters for the Celina Sharks this year. Our head coach was Dawn Schwieterman and our other amazing coaches included Melissa Barnett, Candice Watson, and Alicia Welker. 

Although we didn’t “win” any meets this year, our youth grew in their skills, confidence, and endurance. They created summer memories that will last a lifetime and for that, we are extremely grateful! We also hosted two mini meets and one of them included fun relays with kids and adults (parents and coaches) of all ages. We participated in the Celina Lake Fest Parade with the legendary “Big Bob,” and we ended our season with an end of the year banquet and pool party. 

We are very thankful for our sponsors who helped make this year successful, including our Gold Sponsors: VFW Celina Post 5713, Albert Sporting Goods, Celina Wine Store, WrenWay Creations LLC, Best Performance Inc., CJ Highmarks, La Carreta Mexican Grill & Cantina, Stoner’s Computer Repair, American Legion Post 210-Celina, DMS Construction, LLC, The Celina Moose Lodge #1473; Our Silver Sponsors: Reynolds and Reynolds, Shinn Consulting, LLC, Swaney’s Lawn Care, Leugers Insurance Agency; Bronze Sponsors: Rodney and Barbara Carpenter, Glenn and Gaye Mills, Beer Barrel, TwoDads, John and Jessica Opdycke, Ty and Tammy Cisco, Cruising America RV Services Co., and Speckshots; Supporters: The Willow, Gary and Angie Hoyng, Andrew and Kelly Muhlenkamp, and Steve and Amy Wade.

Our swim board included President Larissa Albert, Vice President Jessica Rickard, Secretary Tami LaRue, Treasurer Laura Sanford and member-at-large Joan Stephens. We are thankful for our supportive parents and families who helped get their kids to practices/meets and who also volunteered to help meets run smoothly. We want to thank the Recreation Department and the City of Celina for allowing us to use the pool this summer. We are also thankful to the Mercer County Civic Foundation for allowing us to have our activity fund trusted in their hands. It takes a village, and we are ever so thankful for the community’s support this year and the years ahead.

For more information about the Celina Sharks, you can email celinasharkswim@gmail.com or follow the “Celina Sharks Swim & Dive Team” page on Facebook. Stay tuned late April/early May 2026 for details about our informational meeting and signups. Youth potty-trained and teachable through 18 are welcome to participate in our summer program.