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Robyn Philips/ Gulf Breeze News Pensacola Harvest Classic 2006 brought together eight teams including Gulf Breeze's own Club Makos. Swimmmers dive from the block at right.

Coach Robin Heller, President and Athletic Director for SEASTARS Aquatics, and Vicki Balog, Pensacola Navy Youth PNY Swimmers, Co-Hosted the Pensacola Harvest Classic on October 14 and 15 at Cecil T. Hunter Pool, 200 E. Blount St., Pensacola.

SEASTARS Aquatics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering the success and growth of children who are economically, physically or mentally challenged by providing individualized attention as a part of a structured competitive swim team program.

"We had several good reasons to Co-host with SEASTARS, but most significantly they share our same philosophy, which is every kid should be able to swim, regardless of socio-economics." stated Balog.

This is the only program in the nation of its kind according to SEASTARS Aquatics, Inc. SEASTARS is funded by caring individuals and groups, both private and corporate, as well as grants from the Federal Government.

Programs are provided at no cost to participants.

To find out more about becoming a member, volunteer, or donor! Call Coach Robin Heller at (850) 418-0644, or visit the organizations website: www.seastarsaquatics. org.