Oregon Swimming Top 5

Each November, Oregon Swimming, Inc. recognizes the Top 5  - the 5 fastest females and 5 fastest males in each event, course (SCY, LCM) and age group (8&U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18) from the previous season.

In addition to recognizing these athletes, additional awards are presented for coaches, officials, volunteers, and athletes of the year.

Beginning in 2019, athletes with the top 5 IMX scores in each age group were included.

2024

  • 29 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • 16 #1 ranked swims for OSI.
  • Anne Stansell, former HEAT parent, received USA Swimming Outstanding Service Award for her contributions to Oregon Swimming as an Admin Official.

2023

  • 29 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • Mason Leach nominated for Male Athlete of the Year.
  • Coach James Resare nominated for Senior Coach of the Year.
  • Coaches Matt Viglione and Hans Peters nominated for Age Group Coach of the year.

2022

  • 27 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • 32 #1 ranked swims for OSI.
  • Coach Gary Roberson named Age Group Coach of the Year.

2021

  • 32 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • Coach Gary Roberson named Age Group Coach of the Year.

2020

  • 20 HEAT athetes recognized.
  • 22 #1 ranked swims for OSI.
  • Ethan Heasley named Male Swimmer of the Year.
  • Coach James Resare nominated for Senior Coach of the Year.
  • Coach Gary Roberson nominated for Age Group Coach of the Year.

2019

  • 28 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • 29 #1 ranked swims for OSI.  
  • Brett Champlin, Ethan Heasley, Luke Thornbrue nominated for Male Swimmer of the Year.
  • Coach James Resare nominated for Senior Coach of the Year.

2018

  • 25 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • 38 #1 ranked swims for OSI. 22 OSI records. 
  • Ethan Heasley named Male Swimmer of the Year.
  • Coach James Resare named Co-Senior Coach of the Year.

2017

  • 27 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • Coach James Resare named Senior Coach of the Year.
  • Chad and Deirdre Vassallo recognized as Rookie Officials of the Year.

2016

  • 22 HEAT athletes recognized. 
  • Coach James Resare named Co-Senior Coach of the Year.

2015

  • 22 HEAT athletes recognized.
  • 38 #1 ranked swims for OSI. 20 OSI records. 42 National Age Group Top 10 swims.
  • HEAT alum Anton Loncar named OSI Collegiate Athlete of the Year.