BIG 8 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
2011 - 2009 - 2008
2011 3rd at CCCAA State Champs
2010 Big 8 Conference Runner-Up
2010 4th at CCCAA State Champs
2009 2nd at CCCAA State Champs
2008 3rd at CCCAA State Champs
Santa Rosa Junior College Varsity Men's Swimming & Diving captured it's third Big 8 Conference title in four years last weekend at Delta College in Stockton. The final score had SRJC 858, Diablo Valley 777, Sierra 545, American River 457, Modesto 312, Delta 237, and Sac City 72. Sophomore captain, Matt Stuhr, won the "Outstanding Performance of the Meet" award with his record breaking swim in the 200 Free (1:41.23). Freshman Sean Malley, also set both a new school and conference record in his 400 Medley Relay, lead-off 100 Back split, with a time of 51.45. Head Coach Jill McCormick was named Men's Coach of the Year. The cubs now advance 14 of their top swimmers to compete at the CCCAA State Swimming Championships next weekend at East LA College, in Monterey Park. Competition begins Thursday 4/28 and goes thorugh Saturday 4/30.
The SRJC Men's Swim and Dive Team entered the 2011 season with high expectations after their back-to-back Big 8 Conference Championship titles in 2009 and 2008, and their runner-up, second place finish in the Big 8 Conference in 2010 and at the State Championship Meet in 2009. The 
Cubs large 2011 squad is led by returning All Americans Matt Stuhr (2010 National and State Champion), Nick Johnson, and Dan Crase who were all major contributors last season's success. Key incoming freshmen are Justion Lomas from Fairfield, Sean Malley from Moraga, Jesse Risinger and Curtis Tinloy from Napa, and Trent Williams sprinter from Marin. The Cubs have also brought in three strong local divers as well including: Jesse Guidi, Dalton Berncich, and Daniel Coxon. Recently, between our men’s and women’s swim teams, we have had over 35 swimmers and divers transfer on scholarship to the four-year level, 17 of which have been to Division I schools. The Santa Rosa Junior College Swim and Dive Team has
been in existence for over 30 years including numerous state champions and
team titles. We compete in the California Community Colleges League. We belong
to the Big Eight Conference, arguably the strongest conference in the state, giving us a great slate of dual meets, rivalries,
and a very fast 
Conference Championship Meet. We have a strong men's program that consistently attracts
swimmers and divers at the national level as well as athletes willing
to improve to that level. SRJC is committed to producing All American Student-Athletes. In fact, David Hernandez (All American SRJC Swimmer 08-09) was named the NATYCAA National Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for two-year colleges in 2009 for his high level swimming performances and his perfect 4.0 GPA. Our team consistently breaks records and continues
to compete at a top level against other teams in the state. Coach McCormick
recruits athletes who not only demonstrate a high level of teamwork,
focus, and discipline in the pool and in the classroom, but who also
like to have fun with their team and enjoy competition.
In Memory of Diving Coach Tim
Tim Nobriga (1951-2011)
On February 14th, 2011, beloved SRJC Diving Coach, Tim Nobriga, past away after suffering a heart attack. Tim was one month into his 37th season coaching the Bear Cub Divers at the time of his death. Tim joined the SRJC Swim & Dive coaching staff in 1974 and never left. He has been Sonoma County and California Community College diving for nearly 40 years and he will be desperately missed by the hundreds of athletes and colleagues he worked with over the seasons. The SRJC Varsity Men's Swim & Dive Team are dedicating their 2011 season to the strong yet quiet man who dedicated his life to us. Click on the below links for more information on Tim Nobriga's life and his career at SRJC.
Press Democrat Obituary
Oak Leaf Tribute Article
Press Democrat Bob Padecky Column
