Just two weeks after their success at the Ontario Winter Games Trials, Kitchener-Waterloo Synchronized Swim Club athletes delivered more impressive results at the Waterloo Regional Invitational Routine Meet on Saturday, Jan. 30.
Leading the KW Synchro medal parade was the 13-year-old team, who posted a gold medal result with their stunning Egyptian-themed routine, performed to music from “The Mummy.” Team members Justine, Savannah, Alexis, Danelle, and Jordan captivated the large crowd with their challenging and creative routine, choreographed by coaches Melinda and Samantha.
Alexis and Jordan also took home a silver medal in the 11 to 12-year-old duet category, delivering a strong performance that saw them finish just three-tenths of a point behind the gold medal winners. Making their debut in the 11 to 12-year-old duet category, Brooklyn and Sandra swam to a seventh-place finish behind their teammates. Samantha coaches Jordan and Alexis, while Delaney delivers coaching and encouragement to Sandra and Brooklyn.
KW Synchro’s Drumline team continued to post solid results, finishing fourth out of the 17 teams competing in the 11 to 12-year-old competition. Team members Courtney, Brooklyn, Kayla, Amy, Robin Le, and Kaelan will now prepare to represent their community at the Ontario Winter Games in March, supported by coaches Melinda and Loretta.
The capacity crowd at the Wilfrid Laurier University Pool responded enthusiastically to the playful routine performed to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by Jessica, Daniella, Gabrielle, Chloe and Sandra. Delaney coaches the enthusiastic young swimmers, who finished fourteenth in the 11 to 12-year-old competition.
In the 14-year-old duet competition Savannah and Danelle teamed up for a sixth-place finish. Coached by Melinda, the pair will be working hard in the coming months as they prepare for the third competition of the season, the 2010 West Regionals at Wilfrid Laurier University in April.
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KW Synchro athletes swam to success at the Ontario Winter Games Trials in Guelph on January 17, 2010. Finishing third in the 11 to 12-year-old category, the “Barracuda” earned a berth in the Ontario Winter Games, slated for March 4 to 7 at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. Swimmers are Courtney, Brooklyn, Kayla, Amy, Robin-Le and Kaelan, and coaches Melinda and Loretta, are proud to be representing their club and look forward to being part of this once in a lifetime experience.
The Ontario Winter Games is a multi-sport event held in the province every two years. This year almost 3000 top amateur athletes representing their respective municipalities will compete in 27 different sports between March 4 and 7 in and around the Muskoka area.
The 13 to15-year-old “Anhilators” missed qualifying by just two tenths of a point, placing third out of six teams. Eliciting gasps from fans in the gallery with their striking Eygptian themed routine were Justine, Savannah, Alex, Danelle and Jordan. The girls and their coaches, Melinda and Samantha, are looking forward to their next meet on January 30 at the Waterloo Regional Invitational held at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo.
The 11 to 12-year-old “Marshmallow” team (the youngest of KW’s competitive teams) gained invaluable experience in the first performance of their routine, choreographed to The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Coach Delaney was pleased with the efforts of Jessica, Daniella, Gabrielle, Chloe and Sandra.
With these stellar performances KW Synchro’s dedicated athletes and coaches look forward to further accomplishments this season.
