The Guelph Marlin Aquatic Club (GMAC) saw its Blue Marlins, Jr. Marlins House League, and Sr. Marlins House League groups, consisting of over 90 novice swimmers, compete against 300 swimmers from five visiting swim clubs at the GMAC November Skills and Thrills Meet. This event took place on Nov. 3 at the University of Guelph pool, spanning two sessions.
The Blue Marlins and Marlins House League teams feature some of GMAC’s youngest and most recent additions to the competitive side of the swim club. Many of these swimmers began their journey with the Marlins’ in-house Learn to Swim Lessons program before moving up to these pre-competitive groups. They now train 2-3 times per week and participate in four home meets each season. This experience introduces them to the excitement of competitive racing while allowing for more frequent training than their initial weekly swim lessons.
Guelph Marlins coach and two-time Olympian Laura Nicholls expressed her immense pride in the progress these swimmers have made since September. She highlighted the sense of camaraderie that’s quickly growing among the team, as they cheer each other on and celebrate each achievement. These friendships are integral in building their love of the sport.
Looking ahead, the Guelph Marlins are excited to host their upcoming Dash for Cash meet at the University of Guelph pool from December 6-8, offering another thrilling opportunity for competition.
Top 3 results
25 Free: Gloria Elmas, Mikahil Salytchev - 1st, Maggie Forestell, Sarah Nuckowski, Daniel Joseph, Lewis Ness - 2nd, Maple Birch, Silvie Paterson, Sebastiano D’Antonio, Kevin McVicar, Thiago Flores - 3rd
50 Free: Olivia Farrell, Sebastiano D’Antonio,, Mira Snider , Logan Wilson, Emmelyn
Coulis, Carter Lake – 2nd, Gloria Elmas, Isabella Golu, Lyla Duiker, Lukas Koch -3rd
100 Free: Madelyn Hendry,Rowan Armstrong,Kayleigh O’Rourke Logan Wilson, Sam Nelles, Lachlan Donegani – 1st, Nila Kathiravan, Olivia Farrel, Lukas Koch, James Wen, Bentley Mitchell– 2nd, Emma Bates, Lena Jankowski – 3rd
25 Back: Maggie Forestell, Mira Snider, Mikhail Salytchev – 1st, Lewis Ness – 2nd, Jaxia Harrison, Lyla Duiker, Kevin McVicar – 3rd
50 Back: Emmelyn Coulis, Sebastiano D’Antonio – 1st, Olivia Farrell, Carter Lake, Daniel Joseph, Kayleigh O’Rourke – 2nd, Lukas Koch, Elizabeth Townsend – 3rd
100 Back: Mohamed Chaarani, Rowan Armstrong Sam Nelles, Anja Marquardt – 1st, Malin De Brabandere, Abigail Sutton, Bentley Mitchell – 2nd, Liv Kennedy, Oviya Suthagar – 3rd
25 Breast: Sydney Paul, Mikhail Salytchev – 1st, Gloria Elmas, Kevin McVicar – 2nd, Maple Birch, Bentley Mitchell, Matteo Tang – 3rd
50 Breast: Emma Bates, Elizabeth Townsend – 1st, Anja Marquardt, Nila Kathiravan – 2nd, Srihari Sunil – 3rd
100 Breast: Carter Szpeflicki, Madelyn Henry – 1st, Malin De Brabandere, Abigail Sutton 2nd, Oviya Suthagar
100IM: Henry Port, Carter Szpeflicki, Lexie MacIntosh, Madelyn Henry – 1st, Sydney Paul -2nd
25 Fly: Sam Nelles, Rowan Armstrong, Kayleigh O’Rourke – 1st
