Montgomery Community Media

For the almost 14,000 young people who swim with the Montgomery County Swim League, it is going to be a dry summer. Thursday night, during the board’s montly meeting, members agreed to cancel the entire 2020 swim season in light of the pandemic when county residents are told to stay at home and social distance. […]

The Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) is in its fifth week of competition across the county.  Teams and individuals are running out of time and events to make a move upward in standings or make that cherished All-Star time.  For some MCSL  swimmers, this 4th of July holiday weekend and next can be a bittersweet […]

I always check the pool records board at local swim clubs when I photograph a meet. This past July I was at North Creek Swim Club in Montgomery Village and saw a pool record from 1994. It was still standing 22 years later as swum by Katie Brown from Flower Valley for the Girls 11-12 […]

The 2016 Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) season is nearing its end. Divisional meets across the county gave area swimmers one more opportunity to achieve an All-Star time or to qualify for the All-Star relay’s scheduled for next week. I stopped by North Creek pool in Montgomery Village on Saturday to catch a glimpse of […]

It’s time to pack it up and head for the beach. Summer swim season in Montgomery County officially ended today with the premier meet of the season – the Montgomery County Swim League’s (MCSL) Individual All Stars.  All season long swimmers swam for the sake of the team – some times in events where they […]

The Montgomery County Swim League hosted All Stars this weekend, relays on Saturday and individuals on Sunday, at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center. Here’s a look at some of the swimmers and coaches in the water and poolside: PHOTOS | Phil Fabrizio Calm before the start. All Stars in Rockville. @mymcmedia @reachforthewall pic.twitter.com/IVCNYL9vSP — […]

I stopped by the Upper County Recreational Center and pool this Saturday morning for my normal summer rain shower.  This MoCo pool was hosting the MCSL “A” Divisional Championships – the final team swim meet of a short season. It was a splash dance.  Water everywhere. On me. On them. On my cameras, one of […]

Here are some images of this week’s meet between Rockshire and River Falls. Photos by Phil Fabrizio.

The Montgomery County Swim League held their Coaches Invitational Long Course meet July 7 in Rockville. Here are some images of yesterday’s meet at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center. Photos by Phil Fabrizio.  

Here are your five things to know today, July 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Fast Swims: The Montgomery County Swim League’s fastest swimmers take to the pool tonight. 2. MV Matters Meeting:  The last of the MV Matters community meetings is tonight to present the Montgomery planning staff recommendations for the Montgomery Village Master Plan. 3. Design Excellence: There is still […]