York College Partners with York Suburban School District to Provide Pool Access During High School Renovations
York College of Pennsylvania and the York Suburban School District are proud to announce a continued partnership that will allow the York Suburban High School swim team to train and compete at the College’s Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center pool during the 2025–26 academic year.
The collaboration began during the 2024–25 season as York Suburban encountered a structural issue with its high school pool. Now, with the planning of a new pool underway as part of a high school renovation project, York College has once again opened its doors to support the student-athletes of York Suburban.
The arrangement allows York Suburban’s team to utilize the Grumbacher pool for practices and meets, with scheduling carefully coordinated to avoid conflicts with York College’s own swim programs. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to community support and student development.
“We’re pleased to welcome the York Suburban swim team back to our campus,” said Dr. Thomas Burns, President of York College of Pennsylvania. “At York College, we believe that strong communities are built through collaboration, and we’re proud to play a role in supporting our local schools during this exciting period of growth.”
“York College of Pennsylvania has been a tremendous support to our swimming program over the years, stepping in when our pool was unavailable and offering access during other short-term needs,” Dr. Brian Ellis, Principal of York Suburban High School, said. “This partnership not only strengthens our swim program while we build a new pool, but also supports York Suburban's broader mission of providing meaningful athletic and academic collegiate experiences for our students.”
The Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as the home for York College's NCAA Division III swim teams. The College’s athletics department has worked closely with York Suburban to ensure a smooth scheduling process that maintains the integrity of both programs.
“As the District proceeds with its high school renovation project and addition of a new pool, this agreement offers our swimmers an incredible place to train and compete,” Dr. Scott Krauser, York Suburban School District Superintendent of Schools said. “It also gives our school community another reason to visit YCP's campus. It's a win-win and a great example of how collaboration between educational institutions can create meaningful opportunities for the community as a whole.”
Paul Saikia, Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation at York College, echoed the pride in this continued partnership. “We’re proud to support another athletic program in our community, especially one that invests so deeply in the development of young athletes,” said Saikia. “Opportunities like this not only strengthen ties between institutions but also show student-athletes what’s possible when we work together to prioritize youth sports and education.”
This partnership underscores York College’s ongoing mission to engage meaningfully with the local community while supporting student excellence both on and off the field, or in this case, in the pool.
