The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swim club wrapped up their 2018-19 season by competing in the Canadian Prairie Championship (CPC) event at the Lawson Aquatic Centre in Regina from May 2-5.
Synchro Saskatchewan and Synchro Manitoba jointly hosted the meet, which brings all athletes together in celebration of the sport. The CPC was created in the spirit of inclusion, sportsmanship and fun. It serves as an opportunity for the Mermaids to come together in friendly competition with clubs from across Canada and the United States.
CPC is an invitational competition for all athletes who do not attend Canada Artistic Swimming Nationals. Athletes who attend a qualifier for nationals may still attend the CPC.
The clubs that attended included: Aquatica Synchro in Winnipeg; Border City Stingrays from Lloydminster, Corner Brook Reflections Synchro Club out of Newfoundland; Durham Synchro from Whitby, Ont.; Excel Synchro in Alberta; the Flin Flon Creighton Aqua Doves; North Battleford Water Doves; Northern Novas Synchronized Swim Club from the Yukon; Prince Albert Pikes; Regina Synchro; Saskatoon Aqualenes; Strathcona Synatics from Alberta; Thunder Bay Synchro in Ontario; Weyburn Synchro Stars; Winnipeg Synchro; and Yorkton Aquabatix. Some of these teams are high level tryout teams that stream into the Canada Artistic Swimming Nationals. The Mermaids were able to see some incredible routines at this meet.
Sierra Mantei of the Mermaids had an outstanding showing, as she earned a bronze for her nine and 10 solo routine.
Fifteen athletes from the Estevan Mermaids attended CPC. In the 13-15 provincial stream, members were Aviry Culy, Rebecca Duncan, Gracie Dzuba, Emily Greening, Andri Greoveld, Sierra Kuntz, Sasha Mantei and Bella Michael.
In the 11-12 provincial stream, members were Rachel Duncan, Sarah Greening, Sierra Mantei, Elle Meyers, Rowyn Shier, and Nevaeh Wakely.
In duets, Emily Greening and Sasha Mantei were in a 13-15 division, while Sarah Greening and Rowyn Shier were in the 11 and 12 age group.
Solos were performed by Laura Swirski and Rebecca Duncan in the 13-15 provincial stream, and Mantei had a solo in nine and 10 provincial stream.
