This past weekend OSC had 15 swimmers competing in Alberta Age Group Trials in Sherwood Park. This was the last chance to qualify for Age Group Provincials being held this coming weekend in Edmonton. Swimmers could qualify for Provincials by making their 'A' time in any event, or by winning an event in their age group. Here's a recap of the meet:
New Provincial qualifiers by achieving 'A' time standards:
Megan Grossenbacher in 50 Breaststroke
Jack Forest in 100 and 200 Breaststroke
Gold Medal Winners and New Provincial qualifiers by placing first in an event:
Megan Grossenbacher (50 Breaststroke)
Julia Marchand (200 Butterfly)
Jack Forest (50 and 200 Breaststroke)
Natalie Ferland (800 Freestyle)
Nikola Srnic (800 Freestyle and 400 IM)
OSC also saw the 11-12 Boys Relay team of Ethan Tom, Nikola Srnic, Daniel Schneider, and Masoud Mohammad Khani win Gold in both the Freestyle and Medley Relays, as did the 13-14 Girls Free Relay consisting of Natalie Ferland, Taylar Lane, Adeline Maunder, and Tori Frank.
Swimmers Achieving 100% Best Times:
Nicole Baker, Megan Grossenbacher, Taylar Lane, Julia Marchand, Natalie Ferland, Tori Frank, Nikola Srnic, and Daniel Schneider
Unsung Highlights:
-Masoud Mohammad Khani cutting off a whopping minute and 17 seconds in the 1500 Freestyle
-Tori Frank being a great leader all weekend long
-All OSC swimmers cheering loud for each other