The Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club hosted a very successful swimming carnival over the weekend with 200 competitors. Club Coaches, Mark Erickson, Ken Crittenden and Shay Wilmot were very impressed with all the Cannons and how they performed.
According to Ken Crittenden, 49 Cannonvale Cannons swam in 434 events and achieved 271 PBs, 19 Club Records, State and National qualifying times. Congratulations to Eloise, Jy Parkinson, Remy Hedges, Jacob Bell, Don Algie and Jax Clayworth for setting new Club Records. Of course, the swimmers were very excited about their medals, ribbons and prize money from the Skins.
Top Performers who swam PBs in all their races include: Jacob Bell, Eloise Chegwidden, Harry Chegwidden, Declan Dichiera, Maeve Dichiera, Jack Ganter, Ruby Harland, Billie Jamieson, Lily Maher, Isabella Pisaniello, Max Smith, Molly Smith and Lukas Trevaskis.
Congratulations to new Cannons who swam extremely well over the weekend: Miller Eaves, Murphy Jamieson, Alex Trefz, Zach Trefz, Indigo Harland, Dylan Reynolds and Andie Reynolds. Well done to Gracie and Pippa Laguna who did very well swimming in longer distances.
Special mention to: Taj Murray swam a massive 51.5 second PB in his 400 metre Freestyle in a time of 5.23.95. One of Matilda Nicholes best swims was her 100 metre Butterfly in a time of 1.54.85 which earnt her a silver medal.
James Davies swam a super 50 metre Breaststroke in 1.04.73, a 7.86 second PB. Tora Delac won gold medals for her 25 metre, 50 metre Backstroke and 100 metre Backstroke and 100 metre IM.
One of Charlie Doherty’s best swims which earnt him a gold medal was his 200 metre IM in a time of 3.07.91, a 5.29 second PB. Thomas Ganter swam extremely well in his 100 metre Backstroke and 200 metre Freestyle, earning silver medals and big PBs.
Millie Groom’s best events included her 100 metre and 200 metre Freestyle, with 5 second PBs. Koa Harland, aged 8 years swam a top 50 metre Breaststroke in 1.02.10. Ehsan Helou had a successful meet achieving 6 gold medals and 1 silver medal.
One of Nelson Malady’s best swims was his 100 metre Butterfly which earnt him a gold medal with a 17.05s PB. Holly Perrin was very happy with her gold medal in the 200 metre Backstroke in a time of 2.32.72.
Congratulations to all the Cannons who participated on the weekend. A big thank you to all the wonderful parents and volunteers who worked so hard on the weekend to make the carnival such a success.
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.
Cannonvale Cannons Team Photo. Photo Supplied
