Camel Swimming & Diving

Program Overview

The Connecticut College Swimming and Diving Programs continue to grow and develop into a top contender in the NESCAC conference. The Camels’ future looks bright as Head Coach Marc Benvenuti begins his fifth year.

The Camel program offers an innovative and unique training program that believes in the principal of ‘Quality over Quantity.’ Last year, Benvenuti continued to lead the team to new heights in NESCAC. Both the men’s and women’s teams once again recorded their highest finishes ever at the 2006 NESCAC Championship Meets, with the women finishing fifth and the men finishing sixth. Benvenuti was named Coach of the Year at the women’s meet.

The Camel season officially begins on November 1st and concludes in March after NCAA Championships. The Connecticut College Swimming and Diving program is designed to maximize each swimmer’s potential. Individual practice schedules are created based on pre-season goal setting meetings.

Many of the Camel swimmers are active in other aspects of campus life, including varsity sports such as field hockey and rowing. Camel swimmers are also actively involved in student government, house fellowships, music, and community service.

Aside from the regular dual-meet, and conference meet season, the team spends 16 days in Naples , Florida over winter break. The ‘training trip’ consists of two-a-day practices, and time spent on the beach.