The Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks recently hosted a celebration of competition for the Island’s best 10 & Under swimmers.
There were almost 25 Sharks competing against over 100 other swimmers. “Every Shark supported the event, from the youngest competitive groups helping our future Sharks in the Shark School program and our senior Sharks lending their officiating skills on deck,” said coach Kris Bell.
The beautiful weekend had the competitors enjoying the sun while running inside to race. With only high point trophies for each age category in boys and girls to be awarded, every swimmer swam as much as possible to capture the individual accolade, some competing in as many as 10 events during the two-day competition.
The frenzy in the pool saw first-year swimmers Jordan Raume (10) and Arabella Lambert (8) qualify for the Vancouver Island Championships. Both swimmers dropped massive amounts of time in each race.
While Emily Cox (10) was busy getting last-minute tips to ensure a DQ free race in her backstroke, she could be seen practising her counting and flip on deck to ensure the officials had no doubts in their minds that she executed the perfect backstroke flip.
Not to be outdone, Chantelle Lambert (4) participated with her teammates in our youngest relay, all 7 & Unders, then quickly exited the pool and jumped on blocks for her next race.
Siblings, Mackenzie and Quinn, Julia and Ava and Grace, Chantal and Sebastian and Arabella all attacked each race, surprising their parents and teammates with their drive to win.
Highlights included the veteran Sharks from squad 3 and 4 – Tasmin Willms (10), Anna Purich (10), Grace Revenberg (10), Kali Brown (10), Laine Perry (9) and Savanna Hall (10) – lead their younger and newest teammates with great sportsmanship and support to capture the team title. Lucien Bell (7) and Julia Revenberg (7) captured the 7 & Under individual high point award.
The Sharks thank the regional district and their sponsors. The club is looking forward to hosting this annual event and are excited to work with new sponsors.
For more information, visit sharks.bc.ca
– Comox Valley Aquatic Club Sharks
