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General Information
Founded in 1997, the Alpine Angelfish Synchronized Swim Team is relatively new to the synchronized swimming scene - but nevertheless, grounded in experience.
The Alpine Angelfish Team is a member of the Rocky Mountain Association of United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc. (USSSI). All swimmers become members of USSSI upon joining Alpine Angelfish. The Alpine Angelfish Synchronized Swim Team is a Colorado non-profit corporation, staffed fully by the parents of team members. Parents of all swimmers become members of the Corporation upon joining the team. The Corporation is responsible for the financial support of the team as well as helping with recruiting, public relations, and policy matters.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Becky Meitin |
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Becky Meitin is the Head Coach of the Alpine Angelfish and a graduate of Florida State University, where she also earned a Master's Degree in meteorology. She is the current U.S. Synchro Master's National Solo Champion in her age group (five years in a row). She is a National judge (Level 6) and the current Chair of the USSS Law and Legislation Committee. She has two sons and one daughter and is actively involved in aerobics and weight training. Becky swam in Ohio and Florida and participated in competitions such as Junior Nationals and Nationals, earning several Merit Awards. She is in the Swimming Hall of Fame. She also coached at the University of Colorado and the Boulder Aquateens. While with the Aquateens, she grew the team from five swimmers to over 40. In 1997, Becky was a co-founder of the Alpine Angelfish and since that time, the team has grown in membership from eight swimmers into the 20s.
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Assistant Coach - Sarah Badgett |
Assistant Coach - Tony Meitin |
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Tony graduated from Fairview High School in 2005. He currently works as a lifeguard for the YMCA, and assistant pool manager. He plays lead guitar in a local band. He swam two years at Fairview and lettered both years. He swam summer league for Mesa swim team from the age of 5, following his brother and sister by excelling in the 200 free and 100 back (he made league finals every year). He also holds a team relay record.
Having grown up with a synchro mom and sister, and then guarding during our practices, he felt he could make a contribution to the team by helping with our conditioning training.
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