
It has been an interesting season for the LadyCat swimmers. For the 2nd season in 3 years the young women are saddled with no home pool due to repairs to the Lansing Natatorium. Coach Diane Hicks-Hughes and Assistance Coach Shelly Matheny have had to use a combination of facilities to practice their squad.
The team has had to use a myriad of alternate facilities including the Ithaca Swim Club, TC3 and Ithaca High School. The lack of a permanent home leads to other distractions, including coordinating use times, transportation and communication amongst the athletes and parents. The level of added stress on the team is not typically seen for the varsity squad.