2025 NAIA Swim & Dive National Championship Program
Rod Roberson Mayor
Dear NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championship Fans,
Office of Mayor Rod Roberson
229 S. Second St. Elkhart, Indiana 46516
On behalf of the City of Elkhart, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants and guests attending the NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championship. This weekend promises to be a firstclass championship event in a first-class city.
Elkhart is proud to partner with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Bethel University, Elkhart Health and Aquatics, the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County to host this exciting championship. Our community is committed to providing a gold medal experience for everyone involved, from the athletes competing to the families and fans supporting them.
Elkhart is a city that punches above its weight in many different ways. Besides being known as the RV Capital of the World, we are also known for being champions of the arts and entertainment. Elkhart’s legacy is deeply tied to music, with world-renowned musicians playing instruments crafted right here in our city. I want to personally invite you to our 37th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival happening June 1922, 2025. Many of the concerts will be held in the historic Lerner Theatre which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Stroll outside these doors to experience the River District and Downtown Elkhart with our restaurants, shopping, museums, and more! During your stay, I encourage you to explore all that Elkhart has to offer. Our community takes great pride in its hospitality, and we hope you feel at home.
Welcome to Elkhart,
Mayor Rod Roberson City of Elkhart
Wednesday March 5 | Elkhart, Ind.
2 p.m. ET - Diving Prelims
5 p.m. ET - Finals
Thursday
March 6 | Elkhart, Ind.
9 a.m. ET - Prelims
5 p.m. ET - Finals
Friday
March 7 | Elkhart, Ind.
9 a.m. ET - Prelims
5 p.m. ET - Finals
Saturday March 8 | Elkhart, Ind.
9 a.m. ET - Prelims
5 p.m. ET - Finals
BATTLE FOR THE RED BANNER
Championship Staff
NAIA Staff
President/CEO
Jim Carr
Director of Championships
Austin Bennett
Championship Sport Manager
Fred Aubuchon
Host City Staff
Tony Natali - Co-Director
Bekah Houff - Co-Director
Josh Ptak - Aquatics Director
Luke Schrock - Host Institution Sports Information Director
Manager of Athletics Communications
Brandt McCall
Officials
Meet Referee
Bruce Treadway
Starter
Brian Katz
Media Coordinator
Tommy Chasanoff Cumberlands (Ky.)
Stroke & Side Judges
Matt Nuet
Joe Schroeder
Aaron Frick
James Hold
Steve Weeks
Marty Martinez
Stewart Henderson
NAIA National Championships
Invited Athletes - Women
Beacon Health Aquatic Center - Elkhart, IN
Women’s National Championship Qualifiers
March 5-8, 2025
Keiser University
Aquinas College
Edens, Amelia
Joslin, Emersyn
Nibbelink, Emma Osborne, Addie Waller, Adriana
Arizona Christian University
Abrams, Robin Drefs, Callie
Eilers, Claire Garraux, Eva Kashyrina, Kateryna Lair, Abbey Washburn, Audrey
Ave Maria University
Darakchieva, Gabby Weisbruch, Delaney
Bethel University (Indiana)
Galy, Lara Gonzalez, Josefina Harrison, Jaylyn
Jose Suarez de la Fuente, Maria Nuet, Eliza Recchioni, Aixa Risher, Teagan Sherwood, Ella van Vuure, Dominique VanEerden, Makalynn Williams, Lizzie Woods, Avery
Brenau University
Bell, Sophie Bukowska, Olga DiMaggio, Emily IP Hen Cheung, Tessa Tomlinson, Hannah
Campbellsville University
Crewe-Brown, Marlien
College of Saint Mary (NE) Brown, Kylee
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bledsoe, Emma Campbell, Sidney Hill, Gracielinn Hoffman, Reyna Hogue, Chloe Schmidtgall, Macy Sinsabaugh, Marta
ALDROVANDI, Greta
Aspegren, Timea
Bach, Aubrey
Bersi, Luiza
Biltoft-Jensen, Nikoline
Bradley, Rachel Caro, Kaylee
DiScala, Ella Laurent, Inès LECOMTE, Marine Mair, Eve Mantuan, Giulia Papp, Zselyke
Seranski, Lorie Sofoulis, Danai Taylor, AC Vorontsova, Kate windham, lilly
University of the Cumberlands Barbee, Maddi Cooksey, Izzy Ellerkamp, Mara Garreta Yuste, Judit Harrison, Kate Lopez Morales, Juliana Malmström, Filippa Niska, Victoria Nyblom, Moa Richardson, Abbey Schoenlein, Ashley Schoenlein, Megan Sedlak, Alicja Takuseviciute, Ugne Ullern, Celin Weiss, Michelle Zoellner, Sarah
William Carey University Funck, Grace Kardos, Eszter Mangiaracina, Eva
Alternates
1. Kylie Price, Jamestown
2. Makenna Beall, Indiana Wesleyan
3. Kate Henson, Saint Ambrose
4. Bisma KHAN, William Carey
5. Victoria Lanza, Campbellsville
6. Giulia Liberti, Union (KY)
7. Hayley Wilson, SCAD-Savannah
8. Hannah Woyscheszik, LWC
9. Trudy Patterson, The Master's 10. Neena Lorenz, Saint Mary (KS)
Updated 2/21/2025 - 5:19 to add Kylie Price
Invited Athletes - Men
Beacon Health Aquatic Center - Elkhart, IN
Men’s National Championship Qualifiers
March 5-8, 2025
Aquinas College
Bennett, Evan Borrero, Troy Castillo, Lucas Martin, Luke Smith, Titus
Arizona Christian University
Lee, Jackson Porritt, Isaiah
Ave Maria University
Blawas, Michael Pilkington, Sam
Bethel University (Indiana)
Anguish, Zachary
Bohm, Nick DI PALO, Vincenzo Fleck, Owen
Campbellsville University
Prokopchuk, Yurii
College of Idaho
Logston, Matthew
Indiana Wesleyan University
Brown, Grant Marc Beatty, David
Keiser University
Aleksenko, Isaiah Berezkin, Artur Boeckmann, Hanno Bryson, Austin de Geus, Noel Fuhrmann, Jet Gonzalez, Juan Hutchinson, Jake Kunze, Fynn Kusik, Alex
Margaritov, Angel Masters, Jayce Menzel, Alex Pedersen, Nicklas QUEIROZ, MATHEUS Sevenay, Mustafa Trinidad Sancho, Carlos
Life University
Dort, Bence Dort, Mate
Meresz, Bence Williams, Brody
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Lindsey Wilson College
Butler, Ethan Eales, Clinton Martin Rojo, Fabio
Soria, Dario Spinola, Dan van Schagen, Max Ybarra, Sergio
Loyola University New Orleans
Chehebar, Ben Chehebar, Dylan Henderson, Charles Moore - Yetter, Monty Quiddington, Harvey
Braun, Timothy Fincher, Jake Fries, Jack Parsetich, Aleks
Ottawa University of Arizona
Cowin, Jonathan Dobson, Reuben
Saint Ambrose University
Coetzer, Jayden
Friess, Jonas
Gomez, Juan
Mess, Bram Stevenson, Riley
Thomas, Luke
Usov, Marat
Werrett, Cory
SCAD-Savannah
Allen, Garrison
Carlson, Sam
Gastal, Jan Kasten, Bo
Keil, Kevin
Lipnick, Ryan
Litchfield, Jake
Rukavina, Dario
Sementsov, Naz Tompos, Zoltan
St Thomas University (FL)
Aimable, Kalou
Best, Elliot
Birkett, William Choucair Villela Junqueira, Benito
Conrad, Adam Fernandez, Oier
Gonzalez Gamez, Rafa Marrero, Alex
Mellegard Fasten, Love Mizell, Matt
Pedroza Vargas, Aldo Rau, Constantino
Salling, Chase Tunon, Gustavo Warnon, Kervens Whitlock, Albert Yepes Londono, Samuel
The Master's University
Crane, Dylan Dossantos Deoliveira, Nilton
Kugler, David
LeDet, Tyler
Sears, Charley
Torres, JD
Thomas University
Kilgore, Ethan Mataro, Jofre
Schildhauer, Emil
Beacon Health Aquatic Center - Elkhart, IN
March 5-8, 2025
Men’s National Championship Qualifiers and Alternates
Union Commonwealth
Biad, Malik Constable, Enzo Eszenyi, Ã bel Torok, Gergely
University of Saint Mary Jorgens, Blake Taylor, Luke
University of the Cumberlands Bene, Zsombor Cruz, Mateus del Vado Sanz, Marcos Farthing, Creed Gilbert, Will Irmer, Leon Koenig, Jeremiah Konovets, Nikita Kvorning, Arvid Lucow, Jan Mutlu, Arda Ramirez Zapata, Juan Rasche, AgustÃn Riegler, Josh Rojas Ariza, Marcelo Saldamando Martinez, Sergio Satti, Ruthiik
10. Desmond Clay Sutanto, Masters and Ty Klynhans, Life University
Beacon Health Aquatic Center - Elkhart, IN March 5-8, 2025
Men’s & Women’s National Championship Eligible Relay Teams
Women’s Teams
Aquinas College
Arizona Christian University
Bethel University (Indiana)
Brenau University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Keiser University
Lindsey Wilson College
Midland University
Milligan University
Olivet Nazarene University
Saint Ambrose University
Savannah College of Art and Design
St Thomas University (FL)
Union Commonwealth University University of the Cumberlands
Men’s Teams
Aquinas College
Bethel University (Indiana)
Keiser University
Life University
Lindsey Wilson College
Loyola University New Orleans
Milligan University
Saint Ambrose University
Savannah College of Art and Design
St Thomas University (FL)
The Master's University
Union Commonwealth University University of the Cumberlands
William Carey University
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The Community Foundation of Elkhart County serves as a catalyst for positive change in a region renowned for its robust manufacturing sector. We inspire generosity by encouraging individuals to contribute their time and resources. Our foundation supports a thriving network of nonprofits and organizations throughout Elkhart County and the surrounding area, proudly sponsoring events like the 2025 NAIA Swimming and Diving Championships.
83,000 student-athletes
21 conferences
29 championships $1.3B in financial aid
Men’s Championship History
1972 ...... Marshall, Minn. ............ Simon Fraser (B.C.) ....................
1973 ...... Pittsburg, Kan. ............. Simon Fraser (B.C.) ....................
(Calif.).............................
Men’s Championship History
Men’s Championship History
Meet Records
Yards
50-Yard Freestyle
19.57, Noel de Gues, Keiser (Fla.), 2024
19.71, Logan Lassley, Oklahoma Baptist, 2014
19.71, Marcel Nagy, Keiser (Fla.), 2020
19.80, Noel De Geus, Keiser (Fla.), 2023
19.86, Sammuel Page, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
100-Yard Freestyle
42.53, Daniel Ramirez, Oklahoma Baptist, 2014
43.52, Alberto Garcia, Keiser (Fla.), 2023
200-Yard Freestyle
1:34.89, Joel Ax, SCAD Savannah (Ga.), 2016
1:36.36, Daniel Laureyssens, St. Thomas (Fla.), 2024
500-Yard Freestyle
4:20.35, Joel Thatcher, SCAD Savannah (Ga.), 2017
4:25.32, Daniel Laureyssens, St. Thomas (Fla.), 2024
1650-Yard Freestyle
15:18.39, Joel Thatcher, SCAD Savannah (Ga.), 2017
1985 Paul and Margaret Savage, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1986 Jim Johnson, Pacific Lutheran (Wash.)
Fred Russell, Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1987 Tom Prior, Wisconsin-Eau Claire
1988 Mark Scott, Puget Sound (Wash.)
1989 Dave Enzler, Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1990 Joan Bailey, Kearney State (Neb.)
1991 Lance Cansdale, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1992 Brian Reynolds, Drury (Mo.)
1993 Cindy Anderson , Linfield (Ore.)
1994 Lori Clark, Central Washington
1995 Liam Donnelly, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1996 Chris Myhre, Puget Sound (Wash.)
1997 Skip Kenitzer, Willamette (Ore.)
1998 Dean Brownley, Campbellsville (Ky.)
1999 Jack Ebel, Transylvania (Ky.)
2000 Liam Donnelly, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
Craig Mallery, Seattle (Wash.)
2001 Rick Rowland, California Baptist
2002 Craig Penrose, Lindenwood (Mo.)
2003 John Hartman, Spring Hill (Ala.)
2004 Liam Donnelly, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2005 Scott Rabalais, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
2006 Rick Rowland, California Baptist
2007 Garry Nelson, Cumberlands (Ky.)
2008 Dorothy Kempf, Asbury (Ky.)
2009 Wes Sinclair, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
2010 Peter Richardson, Fresno Pacific (Calif.)
2011 Rick Rowland, California Baptist
2012 Peter Richardson, Fresno Pacific (Calif.)
2013 Eric Skelly, Cumberlands (Ky.)
2014 Blair Bachman, Brenau (Ga.)
Scott Teeters, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
2015 Dr. Sam Freas, Oklahoma Baptist
2016 Bill Pilczuk, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
2017 Scott Teeters, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
2018 Eric Skelly, Cumberlands (Ky.)
2019 Adam Epstein, Keiser (Fla.)
2020 Bill Pilcuzuk, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
2021 No tournament due to COVID-19’
2022 Adam Epstein, Keiser (Fla.)
2023 Adam Epstein, Keiser (Fla.)
2024 Adam Epstein, Keiser (Fla.)
Outstanding Swimmer
1981 Judy Baker, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1982 Judy Baker, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
Suzanne Melody, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1983 Suzanne Melody, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1984 Michelle Langsford, Drury (Mo.)
1985 Michelle Langsford, Drury (Mo.)
1986 Kerri Butcher, Pacific Lutheran (Wash.)
Barbara Graham, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1987 Lisa Bailey, Fairmont State (W.Va.)
Barbara Graham, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1988 Sharon Wilson, Central Washington
1989 Annabel Bicknell, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1990 Annabel Bicknell, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1991 Lourette Hakansson, Drury (Mo.)
1992 Lourette Hakansson, Drury (Mo.)
1993 Lourette Hakansson, Drury (Mo.)
1994 Lourette Hakansson, Drury (Mo.)
Nida Zuhal, Drury (Mo.)
1995 Diana Ureche, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1996 Diana Ureche, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1997 Diana Ureche, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1998 Diana Ureche, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
1999 Andrea McIntosh, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
Elaine Van Oosten, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2000 Lisa Huffman, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2001 Lisa Huffman, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2002 Lyndsay Devaney, California Baptist
Jessica Wild, California Baptist
2003 Lyndsay Devaney, California Baptist
Jennifer Kasuya, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2004 Amber Dykes, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
Kathyrn Rosberg, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
Kathleen Stoody, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2005 Kimie Cook, California Baptist
Kathryn Rosberg, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2006 Kimie Cook, California Baptist
Abigial Doxsey, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
2007 Kathryn Rosberg, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2008 Vicky Sui, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2009 Stephanie McNicol, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
2010 Cheyenne Coffman, Fresno Pacific (Calif.)
2011 Alex Peters, Concordia (Calif.)
2012 Cheyenne Coffman, Fresno Pacific (Calif.)
2013 Laura Galarza, Oklahoma Baptist
2014 Laura Galarza, Oklahoma Baptist
2015 Laura Galarza, Oklahoma Baptist
Christine Tixier, Biola (Calif.)
2016 Amanda Moran, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
2017 Amanda Moran, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
2018 Alexis Kessler, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
2019 Mendy De Rooi, Cumberlands (Ky.)
2020 Mendy De Rooi, Cumberlands (Ky.)
2021 No tournament due to COVID-19
2022 Marine Lecomte, Keiser (Fla.)
2023 Liya Goupil-Lizekne, Keiser (Fla.)
2024 Maaike Broersma, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
Women’s Awards
Outstanding Diver
2007 Laura Sherer, Simon Fraser (B.C.)
2008 Lindsey Cline, California Baptist
2009 Chelsea Hardrick, Lindenwood (Mo.)
2010 Christine Runkle, Concordia (Calif.)
2012 Christine Runkle, Concordia (Calif.)
2013 Kristen Brimage, Oklahoma Baptist
2014 Kristen Brimage, Oklahoma Baptist
2015 Kristen Brimage, Oklahoma Baptist
2016 Genesis Veliz, Wayland Baptist (Texas)
2017 Vanessa VanOoast, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
2018 Andrea Adam, St. Ambrose (Iowa)
2019 Andrea Adam, St. Ambrose (Iowa)
2020 Andrea Adam, St. Ambrose (Iowa)
2021 No tournament due to COVID-19
2022 Andrea Adam, St. Ambrose (Iowa)
2023 Emma Lehmkuhl, Cumberlands (Ky.)
2024 Macy Schmidtgall, Indiana Wesleyan
Good Luck SWIMMERS & DIVERS!
WELCOME TO ELKHART COUNTY, INDIANA
WHERE THE WATER IS GREAT, AND THE WELCOME IS EVEN BETTER!
Whether you’re here to swim, dive, cheer, support, or volunteer we’re thrilled to have you for the NAIA Swimming and Diving Championship. From charming small towns to lively hotspots, we’ve rolled out the red carpet (or should we say pool deck?) just for you. Enjoy the competition and make some unforgettable memories!
Check out the website for fun things to do between heats and the best spots to grab a bite in downtown Elkhart!
