Country Club of Darien Swim & DiveTeam Ends Season Undefeated

By Deb Ritchie

for the Country Club of Darien

For the first time in 25 years the Country Club of Darien swim and dive team finished its season 6-0 and are division champs.

Led by Pat Swift (24 years at CCD) and his crack staff Natalie Dellinger, Jessica Chen (former DHS), Grace Stryker and Kim Devine.

Of course we must give a shout out to the two team captains Matthew Ross and Amanda Bieler who have been on the squad since age six.

Any team who has competed against CCD can recall the mascot steer leading the team in a rockin’ spirit march around the pool deck before each home meet.

The march ends with Coach Swift leading the team in their infamous cheer. Coach Swift’s philosophy is to ensure summer swimming is fun and every child swims in every meet.

While the CCD team consists of several year round swimmers, there are various children who swim only during the summer.

While the CCD team is proud of their achievement this season, they are most proud of the team spirit and camaraderie.