The Swarm Parents Association

The Hastings Swim Team

Team Celebration

Toby Chen Wins Everything (Again)

Toby Chen now owns seven championship event wins — more than half of every first place in Swarm history. He took his first title in 2023, then swept the 12U freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly in 2024, with his 23.84 freestyle and 26.16 butterfly still standing as WCSC meet records. This summer he did it again a bracket up, sweeping the 14U 100s: freestyle in 48.16, butterfly in 52.84, breaststroke in 1:01.52. Two championship sweeps, six firsts, two records on the board and three more summers on the clock.

1:48.08 — The Fastest Girls in Swarm History

At this summer's championship prelims, Alyssa Schlacter, Violet Campanelli, Barbara Chang and Velvet Marsh tore through the 17U 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:48.08 — the fastest girls relay ever swum by the Swarm, and a record older than every swimmer who just broke it. The old mark of 1:49.50 had stood since 2007, when it was set by Lena Trager, Katie Flood, Amanda Bassmann and Kristyn Kadala. The four went on to take 4th in the championship final, powering Hastings to its best team finish in 21 years.

Swimming Yellow Jacket!

Top 10 Reasons to Join the Swarm in 2026

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Fun competition for all. Everyone races in meets, with personalized ribbons for each event!
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Summer friendships last a lifetime! A mix of ages is great for mentoring and new relationships. Team is open to ages 5-17.
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Improve your stroke. While not mandatory, practice is encouraged for fitness, endurance and skill development.
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You can do it all. Practices are on weekday mornings 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM. So, the swim team does not conflict with other 9 AM - 4 PM camps, activities, or commitments.
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Swimming is excellent exercise, and great cross-training for other sports you love.
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Extend the spirit and sportsmanship with this signature sport.
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Stay cool at the pool. Chemka is the place to be in summertime.
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Your weekends will be free. Evening swim meets, weekdays in July, offer a way to show our competitive strength, without missing summer family time. (Watch out Dobbs Ferry!)
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Get social with Potluck Dinner, Pep Rally, Pizza Party, and Trophy/Awards Night!
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We want YOU If you can swim a full lap, you're welcome on the team!

About

This site is run and operated by the Swarm Parents Association (SPA). The Swarm is the swim team for Hastings on Hudson, NY, and is organized and run by the Village of Hastings on Hudson Parks and Recreation Department. The SPA is not affiliated in any way with the Parks and Recreation Department and acts independently to support the Swim Team through such efforts as fundraising and assisting at meets.

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