Dolphins host Swim Meet

Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice

Boys 6 and Under Parker and Avery at the
Dolphins Swim Meet
T. Lucas photos

Dolphin Ryanna just before a race 

The area from the lobby of the Pincher Creek Arena to the lobby of the Pincher Creek Pool was filled with Fort Macleod Sharks, Lethbridge Orcas, Brooks Barracudas, Nanton Marlins, Crowsnest Pass Piranhas, Taber Vipers, Claresholm Krakens, and Pincher Creek Dolphins last weekend.  Each club hosts a meet through the summer, and on Friday and Saturday June 1 and 2 it was the Pincher Creek Dolphins' turn.

According to Dolphins Meet Manager Kim Jorgenson there were 195 kids that participated in the weekend, for a total of 700 races.  Swimmers ranging from 8 and under to 17 years old participated.

Alexis, Hannah, and Daniel
8-and-under Dolphins

"It's really exciting, and a great time," said Jorgenson.  The workings of the meet itself went like clockwork, with participants going from their camp-out point to the pool marshalling areas where they lined up and got ready to get into their proper lanes and races.  The races themselves were efficient and well managed. Once the kids were out of the pool again, their exuberance and excitement were clearly visible.

Puck Drop winner Ronan Gelber
of the Pincher Creek Dolphins

Ronan Gelber won $135 in the Puck Drop before the races started on Saturday afternoon.  Ronan is in the 8 and under Boys Dolphins.  What he likes best about being in the club is "Swimming with my best friend, and having fun."

A good time was had by those that attended, and many of the participants got to walk away holding a medal, as well as a participant ribbon.

Lethbridge Orca Harrison accepted the awards for his team ,
 who were both Net and Gross Point Aggregate winners

The Lethbridge Orcas had a great meet, taking home both plaques, one for Net Point Aggregate, and the other for the Gross Point Aggregate with 20,019 points.

2nd year Dolphin Sasha

Some of the 8 and Under Girls waiting for their turn

< Best friends, Dolphins Hannah and Leah hold up their medals.  Competing in the 6 and under category, the difference in the day's race times between the two was 9/100 of a second.