Berit Quass '20 Recruiting Profile
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I first started competitive swimming at the age of 7. I joined because I had taken swim lessons, and my mom and aunt were both swimmers when they were younger. However, I first started to really enjoy the sport around the age of 8 or 9 because of all the friendships I had made. The team-aspect of the sport is what I love most about it and the people I meet from all over the Midwest. I enjoy creating the bonds with my teammates that will last for the rest of my life. I also enjoy how competitive the sport is and how I am able to challenge myself every day. These are the reasons why I love the sport of swimming.
My goals before I graduate are to set the high school state record in the 500 free and to get more Junior National cuts (specifically the 200 free and 500 free). I would also like to get an Olympic Trials cut and go to the meet right before I start college. Academically, one of my main goals is to be accepted into the National Honor Society.
After high school, I am looking forward to a school where I am able to challenge myself both academically and athletically. I am currently undecided as to what my major in college will be, but favorite classes currently are Spanish and math. I think it will be fun and interesting to meet other swimmers with different backgrounds than me.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- State 2nd Place, Conference 2nd Place, Regional Chanmps
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, State 2nd Place, Regional Chanmps
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- Regional Chanmps, Conference Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2018 Dowling Catholic Riptide
- 2018 YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- 2017 Dowling Catholic Riptide
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Frankie Hanson
- Club Coach
- Allan McCallum
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Speedo Winter Junior Championships - West
- 12/05/18 to 12/08/18
- Berit competed in the A final of the 200 fly (8th), the B final of the 100 fly (10th) and C final of the 500 freestyle (20th).
- Camp/Event
- 2018 IGHSAU State Swimming & Diving Meet
- 11/02/18 to 11/03/18
- Swimming World article: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/berit-quass-breaks-pair-of-records-ames-repeats-at-iowa-girls-state-championships/
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Speedo Junior Nationals
- 7/31/18 to 8/04/18
- Berit competed in the 100M fly, 200M fly and 200M backstroke
- Camp/Event
- Speedo Winter Junior National Championships - West
- 12/06/17 to 12/09/17
- Competed in 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 back, 200 back and 500 free. Qualified for B final in 100 fly finishing 13th overall.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Iowa Girls High School State Championships
- 11/04/17 to 11/04/17
- Berit won state titles in the 100yd butterfly (automatic all american), setting a new state record, and the 500yd freestyle (consideration all american). She was also on the runner-up 200yd medley relay (automatic all american) and runner-up 400yd free relay.
- Camp/Event
- USA Swimming Futures Championships
- 8/03/17 to 8/06/17
- Finished 1st in 100M Butterfly, 2nd in 200M Backstroke
- Camp/Event
- USA Swimming Central Zone Select Camp
- 5/25/17 to 5/28/17
- Camp/Event
- Speedo Winter Junior National Championships
- 12/07/16 to 12/10/16
- Camp/Event
- 2016 Iowa Girls High School State Championships
- 11/05/16 to 11/05/16
- Berit won the 500yd freestyle and was runner-up in the 100yd butterfly (consideration all american). She was also on the 10th place 200 medley relay and 11th place 400yd free relay.
- Camp/Event
- USA Swimming Futures Championship
- 7/30/15 to 8/02/15
- Camp/Event
- Minnesota Swim Camp 2015
- 6/07/15 to 6/11/15
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Dowling Cathol | 2018 YMCA of Greate | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 Dowling Cathol | 2016 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500Y Free | 4:48.88 | 4:54.49 | 4:55.00 | 4:54.85 | 4:58.10 | |
| 100Y Back | 56.68 | 56.58 | 57.12 | 57.53 | ||
| 100M Fly | 53.67 | 1:02.23 | 1:01.96 | 55.40 | ||
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 50.81 | 51.64 | ||||
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 24.15 (fly) | 24.51 | ||||
| 200Y IM | 2:05.74 | 2:07.85 | 2:10.65 | 2:07.76 | 2:10.01 | |
| 50Y Free | 24.91 | 25.74 | 25.67 | |||
| 100Y Free | 52.33 | 53.22 | 53.20 | |||
| 200Y Free | 1:51.68 | 1:51.54 | 1:50.72 | |||
| 1000Y Free | 10:06.44 | |||||
| 1650Y Free | 17:22.09 | |||||
| 200Y Back | 2:02.00 | 2:03.23 | ||||
| 100Y Fly | 53.97 | 53.97 | 55.40 | |||
| 200Y Fly | 2:00.84 | 2:05.67 | ||||
| 400Y IM | 4:24.28 | 4:28.19 | ||||
| 400M Free | 4:27.64 | 4:31.15 | ||||
| 200M Back | 2:20.18 | 2:20.54 | ||||
| 200M Fly | 2:19.82 | 2:22.50 | ||||
| 200M IM | 2:28.41 | 2:27.57 | ||||
| 400M IM | 5:09.69 | 5:12.62 | ||||
| 50Y Back | 28.70 | |||||
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 24.80 | |||||
| 50M Free | 28.99 | |||||
| 100M Free | 1:00.19 | |||||
| 200M Free | 2:06.82 | |||||
| 800M Free | 9:13.48 | |||||
| 100M Back | 1:04.98 | 58.66 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Advanced English 10; Advanced Spanish 3; Advanced Chemistry; Advanced Pre-Calculus; Advanced Spanish 4Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP US History; AP Language & Composition; AP PsychologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPresidential Honor Roll (fall 2016 & spring 2017); Presidential Honor Roll (fall 2017 & spring 2018); Presidential Honor Roll (fall 2018); USA Swimming Scholastic All American; National Honor Society
- ActivitiesSpecial Olympics swimming coach - spring 2017, spring 2018; SOS - 2016-2017, 2017-2018; Cards for a Cause - 2017-2018; Swimming lesson instructor-summer 2018; Lifeguard-summer 2018
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