Powell River Aquatic Club had an eventful and successful summer season with many local swimmers setting personal bests and club records at recent meets. At the Vancouver Island Regional Championship Swim meet, a provincial qualifier meet held at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre from August 3 to 5, eight club records were set. Two more club records were achieved at the BC Summer Swimming Association provincial swim meet at the Surrey Guildford Recreation Centre from August 17 to 19, according to team coach Mary Maguire.
Maguire said the club’s diligence and enthusiasm during the months of training impressed her and led to the excellent results. “I am very proud of all of the swimmers who did so well at regionals, as well as those who went on to represent Vancouver Island at Provincials,” she said. “They really understand the meaning of hard work and dedication.”
Results from the provincial qualifying meet in Duncan:
Ainsley Needham achieved third place in the 100-metre breaststroke and third in the 100-metre backstroke; Ayva Gunther came second in the 100-metre individual relay and first place in the 50-metre backstroke, 50-metre butterfly and 100-metre freestyle; Madison Giesbrecht placed second in the 50-metre freestyle and first in the 50-metre breaststroke; Adianta Cocksedge-Hamilton placed second in the 50-metre backstroke and second in the 100-metre freestyle; and Saphire Mitchell placed third in the 50-metre breaststroke.
Official results from the provincial competition were not available at press time and will be published at a later date.
