Frank Erwin Awards Banquet – Friday September 26th. 6 PM Social
Frank Denius Longhorn Hall of Fame and Touchdown Club
Dinners are $75 pp. Remember: 2026 Legacy Donors ($250) are entitled to two Erwin dinners and Century donors ($100) may receive one dinner.
2025 Erwin Award Honorees
John Eisler- (1997-2000) 4X Junior National Champion. 3X SWC champion and All-American diver. Diving MVP of the 2000 NCAA Championship team
Jimmy Feigen- (2010-2013) 24x All American and 3X NCAA Champion. Outstanding Sprinter and 2X USA Olympian (2012-Silver 400 Free Relay and 2016 Gold 400 Free Relay).
Kara McGrath Chavey- (1984-1987) Helped Texas to four consecutive NCAA Team Titles in 1984-’87. 11 Time All-American. Gold Medalist 200m Fly 1987 Pan Am Games, Fourth 200 m Fly 1986 World Championships.
Dave Walters- (2007-2010) 2008 National Champion in the 200 Free. As a Senior, Dave helped secure the NCAA team title in 2010. Former World Record Holder in the 4X 100 Medley Relay, 2008 Olympic Gold in the 4X200 Free Relay. One of many heroes that fought the LA fires.
Sarah Wanezek- (2002-2005) 16 X All-American. 9X SWC Champion in 5 different events and 2003 US National champ in the 100 Free.
On Deck Hero: Leo Flores- Vital part of the success of the Lee & Joe Jamail Swim Center since 1996 as Technology and Facility manager. Leo is the backbone of the TSC running high profile meets with almost never a hitch.
Off Deck Hero: Chris Del Conte- Since arriving at UT, Athletics Director CDC spearheaded the construction of the Eddie Reese Outdoor Pool in record time and has been a champion for our Swim and Dive Programs as well as the best collegiate athletics department in the country!
Chris Del Conte with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Koy
The 4th Annual Eddie Reese / Pat Patterson Golf Tournament is set for an 8:30 AM Shotgun start at Morris Williams Golf Course. Breakfast and Luch and some really great prizes included. Eddie will be there with his 28 ga. To start things off, Coach Pat is in for 18 holes again! This isn’t just a game; it’s your shot at bragging rights, amazing prizes, and a direct way to benefit Texas Swimming. Golf Co-Chairs Jim Robertson and Ben Van Roekel want you to come join the competition and support a winning cause! Registration and sponsorships are open to all friends, family, and supporters of Texas Swimming and Diving.
Here is the link to register for the Golf tournament. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.golfstatus.com%2Fevent%2Fworking-exes-for-texas-swimming-golf-tournament&data=05%7C02%7C%7C0436241a95a1423d1bb208dde6741fbf%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638920108624084207%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rHIcmxs4LW45GE4tpdtiYZkr9cn2Pkt6J9Rox1J7LCQ%3D&reserved=0
And.. all of our 1990’s Swimmers and Divers and the 42 individual and relay national champs from the “Decade of Champions” will be honored as well as all past and present Longhorn tankers and coaches (especially our Men’s NCAA victory and another top 3 finish for the women).
Hope to see you in September and please share this email with friends and family of longhorn Swimming and Diving!
Swimcerely,
Bill Robertson ‘81
