As the season began in November it was clear that the team was ready to showcase their skills in the water. The team doubled in size to 18 swimmers this year with the addition of many experienced swimmers as well as some newcomers to the sport.

No matter whether it be at practice or at a swim meet, the girls were constantly supportive of each other and their individual events. Older, more experienced swimmers were mentors to our new swimmers and even though the team was small in comparison to some of the larger teams, their voices were heard loud and clear while cheering each other on the pool deck!

The Middle School Swim Team had great success at the CISAA Junior Swimming Championships on February 27th at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Elia O. placed 9th overall in the 13 and under 50m freestyle and 5th in the 50m backstroke. Ella K. placed 4th in both the girls 14 and under 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke and an impressive 1st place in the 50m breaststroke. Sofia P. placed 2nd overall in both the girls 14 and under 50m butterfly and 100m Individual Medley and an amazing first place finish in the 50m backstroke event. Congratulations to Laila G., Violet D. and Julia W. for a great first season!

On February 21st the Senior School Swim Team attended the CISAA Senior Swimming Championships at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Brianna B., Rachel M., Elena N., Cristina R. and Victoria T. all displayed great effort with some personal best times and were great cheerleaders for the rest of their team. Victoria B., Holly M., Isabella O. and Isabella F., members of the Open Girls 200m Medley Relay team, placed 5th overall at the championships and qualified for the OFSAA Swimming Championships. Isabella had impressive races in the Open Girls 200m Individual Medley placing 5th and she displayed her power in the water placing 4th in the 100m butterfly. She qualified for OFSAA in both of these events. Julia M. competed in her last meet of her high school career and finished off with personal best times in the both the 50m and 100m breaststroke events.

On March 5th four of the swimmers travelled to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Scarborough to compete against over 1000 swimmers from across Ontario. The Senior Girls Open 200m Individual Medley team competed against 76 other teams and placed 54th overall knocking 3 seconds off of their qualifying time. Isabella placed 34th in the 100m butterfly in a field of over 50 swimmers and 50th out of 100 swimmers in the gruelling 200m Individual Medley.

Congratulations to all of the swimmers for an incredible season. You are all shining examples of what hard work and dedication can produce.

- Ms. Moynagh & Ms. Labricciosa, Team Coaches