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About Us
The Layton Surfers Swim Team is a USA Swimming sanctioned competitive swimming team
and is affiliated with Utah Swimming. The Layton Surfers practice at the Layton
City Surf’n Swim and compete within the Intermountain area. The Layton Surfers Swim
Team is an age group swim team with members ranging from 5-19 years old. The team
has swimmers ranging from beginners to state champions. The experienced coaching
staff creates an atmosphere of excellence where the potential within each swimmer
is refined.
The Layton Surfers Swim Team originated in the 1970’s at Hill Air Force Base and
was known as the Hill Flyers Swim Team. When the Layton City Surf’n Swim opened
in 1987, the team moved to this new facility, changed its name and has continued
as one of the premier age group competitive swimming teams in northern Utah.
We believe swimming to be the best youth sport in the world. The network of people
you and your child meet could very well become lifelong friends. We believe that
these friendships along with the fact that your child will be learning life skills
while gaining a higher level of fitness, really makes swimming the best youth sport
in the world. Swimmers continue to reap the benefits of swimming long after their
participation ends.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
Coaches
Royal Hafen
Royal is currently on an extended recruiting trip
to Zurich, Switzerland. Royal swam for the Surfers Swim Team and Layton High School
from 2001 to 2003. He was team captain his senior year of high school and swam butterfly
and the 200 IM. His hobbies include swimming, drafting, dancing and biking. Royal
is an excellent teacher, coach and mentor and we await his return from his dedicated
service.
Craig Bjorklund
“Coach” Bjorklund started his coaching career in England
while serving with the United States Air Force. He continued his coaching career
in Maine and Utah, due to military transfers. Upon arrival in Utah in 1979, Coach
took over both the Hill Flyers Swim Team, as well as the Layton High School Swim
Team. Through his efforts, the Layton Surfers Swim Team was created and has continued
to grow year after year. Over the years, both the male and female swimmers for the
Layton High School Swim Team have earned over 15 Region Championships. Layton High
School Swimming continues its excellence. In addition to his coaching, he established
the professional aquatic programs (Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor and CPR
& First Aid) at the Surf’n Swim. Coach is one of three “lead” instructors for the
State of Utah for the American Red Cross Aquatic Safety Programs. He is also a full
time faculty member at Layton High School.
Kristine Dukes
Kristine swam competitively with the Layton Surfers
for ten years and with the Layton High School Swim team for four of those years.
During her high school career, Kristine earned consideration All-American status,
broke many school records and took second in state in the 100 Butterfly. She also
served as Team Captain with the High School. She is married to Josh Dukes, coach
of Highland High School and Fairmont Aquatic Swim Teams, and they have two beautiful
daughters. In 2005, Kristine was the Assistant Utah Zone coach and in 2006 will
be the Head Utah Zone coach. Kristine continues to develop the potential within
each individual swimmer, thus shaping our team for the future.
Kyle Kofoed
Kyle began swimming at the age of six in El Centro,
California. At the age of eight, Kyle moved to Layton and swam for the Clearfield
Phantoms. In 1985, Kyle transferred to the Layton Surfers Swim Team and swam under
the direction of Coach Bjorklund. As an age group swimmer, Kyle enjoyed the traveling,
competition and friendships with many other swimmers who have become lifelong friends.
Kyle enjoyed much success in the Freestyle events setting state and team records
and winning events at Western Zones. Kyle swam for four years at Layton High School
and won several individual state titles and helped his team place second in state
in 1992-1993. Kyle attended and swam for the University of Utah for three years
and currently runs the Layton Master’s Swim Club.
Randy Christensen
Randy began swimming for Layton High School in 1995.
He enjoyed both backstroke and distance freestyle events. Randy served as a Team
Captain his Senior year and was an excellent team leader. Randy became a Layton
Surfers Swim coach in 1998 and joined the Layton High School coaching staff in 2001.
Randy has also been the Assistant Utah Zones Swim Coach in 2003 and 2004. He has
served in various positions on the Utah Swimming Board including: Technical Planning
Chair, Volunteer Coordinator for the 2005 Western Zone Championships held in Salt
Lake City and attended the national USAS convention. Randy excels in establishing
personal relationships among team members. Due to Randy’s current “twitterpatted”
state, he has announced his impending departure from single status to join the ranks
of holy matrimony. We wish him the best with his newfound ball and chain.
Char Hafen
Following in his brother Royal’s footsteps, Char began
swimming with the Layton Surfers Swim Team at age 12. He is currently a member of
the Layton High School Swim Team and served as Team Captain his Sophomore year.
Char teaches technique to our beginning swimmers through frequent one-on-one, in
water coaching. We expect great things from Char in the years to come.
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