They may still be pre-teens, but the girls of Cannonvale Cannons’ competitive squad are already swimming with the drive and discipline of seasoned athletes.
Ranging from 10 to 12 years old, this talented group trains early, races hard, and chases state and national qualifying times with impressive focus and determination.
Celeste has her sights set on a national qualifying time this season, driven by a strong belief in swimming’s core lesson: hard work makes anything possible.
Addie thrives in breaststroke, especially the 100m, where she feels strongest. She lives by her coach’s advice: “Get the stroke right and let the speed come.”
Evie loves racing more than training—especially the 200m freestyle, with its strategy and sprint finish. Known for her energy and team spirit, she keeps her pre-race routine simple: a sausage roll and a smile.
Andie, who prefers training to refine her skills, recently smashed a 7-second PB in the 100m butterfly and earned a place in the SNQ Development Squad.
Matilda recalls the high of hitting her state time after narrowly missing it by just 0.04 seconds the day before. Her next goal? Cracking the “70s club” with a sub-70 time in the 100m freestyle. Her top tip: “Show up to training even if you don’t feel like it—you’ll always be glad you did.”
Their advice to other young swimmers? Don’t give up. Keep showing up. And enjoy the journey.
To find out more, visit cannonvalecannons.com
Contributed with thanks to Jade Korosec
Matilda Nicholes, Celeste Orenshaw, Andie Reynolds, Addie Sanders, Maeve Dichiera, Gracie Laguna, Indie Smith, and Evie Doherty. Photo supplied
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