Veteran and rookie Killer Whales defend title
The Campbell River Killer Whales played host to five Island swim teams this past weekend for the annual CRKW Eliminator Invitational.
When the waves had subsided, the Killer Whales had once again defended their title with a convincing victory over the visiting teams.
“We were able to show off our depth in most age groups and our new swimmers are showing more confidence in this competition” said Head Coach Chris Koopmans
One of those new swimmers Diego Alvarez de Lorenzana, 10, was able to win three out of four races in his first competition. Diego looked very strong in all four strokes pushing his competitors right to the finish line.
Kaianne Best, 7, raced her first 100 meter breaststroke and placed third overall.
Kara Beauregaurd, also 7, won her 25-meter backstroke and placed fourth in her other events.
Taya Jordan and Kaya Lathangue, both 6, were able to place in the top right in all of their races.
“Yes our younger swimmers really help us with the victory but some of our experienced swimmers really had a break out meet. Lilan Forsyth age 10, not only did 100 per cent best times but also had four swims that are now AA times,” Koopmans said.
“Kasey Lathangue also showed immense improvement in her breaststroke which she came second in and free style.”
The Killer Whales also had some club records set in the pool.
The 10 & Under girls 4x 50 free relay of Cianna Dunn, Melayna Beaudin, Aleah Jordan, and Kasey Lathangue set a new record with a time of 2:23.81.
Cianna Dunn also set a new club record in the 400 Free with a 5:42.92. Melayna Beaudin set a new club record in the 50 meter backstroke that had stood for 10 years.
In the 11 and 12 boy division Conner Skuse not only won eight races but set a new club record in 100 meter backstroke with a time of 1:13.37 that had stood since 1994.
On Saturday, the 50 eliminator was showcased and Karlyn Healy won the girls trophy.
Conner Milligan was the men’s champion just out touching Conner Skuse for the title.
The 200 IM eliminator was raced on Sunday and Jenna Beaudin and Conner Skuse won the eliminator trophy.
Next swim meet will have the Killer Whales travelling to Surrey for the BC “AAA” Championships held in March. For more information about joining the club call 250-914-1214
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