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The swim team of the YMCA of Reading & Berks County proudly finished 23rd out of 95 teams at the 2025 YMCA National Long Course Championships held July 28 – August 3, 2025 in Ocala, Florida.
This strong team performance highlighted the dedication and talent of our swimmers on a national stage.
Representing the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, several standout athletes delivered impressive results.
Ava Knopsnyder scored a team-high 34 points, placing 9th in the 200 Free, 14th in the 400 Free, and 10th in the 200 IM. Jack Martin also made a strong showing, scoring 11 points and finishing 11th in the 50 Free.
Reading YMCA Swimmers Pictured (L-R): Logan Sensenig, Ava Knopsnyder, Alexis Nonnemacher, Jack Martin, and Abigail Kissling
As the season concludes, we are thrilled to celebrate three of these five swimmers who will continue their academic and athletic journeys at the collegiate level this fall:
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- Abigail Kissling
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- Ava Knopsnyder, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
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- Jack Martin
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- Alexis Nonnemacher, West Chester University
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- Logan Sensenig, Mount Saint Mary’s University
The YMCA of Reading & Berks County congratulates all our athletes for their hard work and commitment and looks forward to supporting them as they continue to pursue excellence in and out of the pool.
For more information about the YMCA National Long Course Championships, visit YMCA Swimming & Diving Nationals.
About the YMCA of Reading & Berks County
For 167 years, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County has been a cornerstone in the community, putting Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Driven by its founding mission, the Y is a nonprofit committed to strengthening the community and empowering individuals by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections among 2,700 Ys in 10,000 communities across the United States. The YMCA of Reading & Berks County operates branches in Adamstown, Mifflin, Reading, Sinking Spring and Tri Valley.
