The Cannonvale Cannons’ youngest swimmers are proof that swimming is not only about medals—it’s about friendship, fun, and the joy in the journey, not just the finish line.
We sat down with six of our youngest Cannons to find out what they love most about swimming and being part of the Cannons family.
For Miranda, it’s all about the fun of club nights and racing her dog Chilli in her imagination. Lennox loves practicing his dives and seeing his “swim friends” each week, he also imagines a dog poolside would make him swim faster. Pippa thinks a capybara would be the ideal animal to bring to training for their love of the water. She also loves our war cry and diving into a good breaststroke set.
Isaac’s favourite part of swimming is duck dives and Milo ice cream afterwards. Stella enjoys chasing her personal bests and a solid set of double arm backstroke, while Leo says he likes our 25m pool and that it never hurts his eyes (thanks Mark for managing those chlorine levels perfectly!).
When asked to name their favourite event of the season, Club Championships received multiple votes—a sign that our end-of-season celebration remains a highlight for junior swimmers. And it wasn’t the only favourite—with most of our Mini Cannons voting club nights as a highlight of being a Cannon, thanks to the fun, friendly atmosphere and chance to swim alongside their mates.
The Cannonvale Cannons cater to swimmers of all ages and abilities, with a focus on community, confidence, and fun. Whether your child dreams of going to Nationals or just wants to have a splash with new friends, we’d love to welcome you to the pool deck. Club nights resume Wednesday 6th August, and we welcome new families to come along and see what we’re all about.
And in case you’re wondering— it was unanimous amongst our mini cannons that they would much prefer to swim in a pool of jelly over spaghetti.
Contributed with thanks to Jade Korosec
Stella and Leo Mulliss, Lennox Wild, Pippa Laguna, Isaac Lawson and Miranda Palmero. Photo supplied
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