SAL News

Its with deep regret that we inform everyone that Walt Hicenbothem, SAL Chairman from the early days in the '70's died on Friday, March 26. Walt was another SAL giant whose management style was fatherly. Those of us who knew Walt will remember his calm, clear decisions delivered with a deep sonorous voice. He was well-known as a starter-referee among high school coaches in the Bux-Mont area and never passed up a chance to start an SAL championship or invitational. No one was more generous with his time and talent than Walt, one of the best friends aquatics and SAL could ever have. Rest in peace, friend. SAL sends its condolences to his wife, Ginny, and his children and grandchildren. We miss Walt, too.

Walt's obituary was in the Monday edition of the Bucks Courier Times for those interested in reading more about Walt and his life and contributions please click here.

For those that knew him it is a loss, for those that never had the opportunity to know him, it is a regret.

Here are some of Walt's Navy buddies who paid their respect to him at the service.

(04-08-10) UDAC Olympian Clinic: This Sunday April 11th, UDAC is hosting a Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! swim clinic on Sun, Apr 11th featuring USA Olympic Gold Medalists Josh Davis, Aaron Peirsol and Misty Hyman. Registration details can be found at www.udac.us. Questions? Contact Kate Scheuer: email@udac.us.

(03-31-10) Centennial Diving Clinic: This May, Centennial Diving will be holding a spring clinic for all boys and girls between the ages 7-13. Held over two consecutive days at La Salle University’s Kirk Pool, children may choose to do a single session ($45) or both sessions ($75). For more information click here. To download the registration click here.

(08-27-09) Please note the following re-naming of one of the SAL clubs: Due to extenuating circumstances The Abington Dolphins (ABAC) were forced to re-locate and rename their club. The new name is now "Dolphins Community Aquatic Association" (DCAA) and they will be swimming out of the Upper Moreland Middle School pool.

(08-26-09) Please note the following re-organization of the SAL divisions: Perkiomen valley (PVAC) has moved to the West Division, Hatboro-Horsham (HHAA) has moved to the North Division and Plymouth-Whitemarsh (PWAC) has been moved to the Central Division.