September/October Swimmers of the Month!

November 19th, 2009 | Stingray Office Manager | Swimmer of the Month

Congratulations to the September/October 2009 Swimmers of the Month:

 

National Senior/Senior

Matthew Gragtmans

Matthew Gragtmans is the NS &SR swimmer of the month for September/October 2009.  At the Richmond Hill meet this October Matthew swam 8 best times in 8 swims. His biggest improvements came in the 100 back where he improved 11 seconds and in the 200 free and the 200 IM where he improved by over 6 seconds in each of them. The two main reasons why he has started the season off so well is, firstly because at workouts he has a positive attitude and is trying hard to improve his technique, and secondly because he has been able to stay relatively healthy.

Congratulations Matthew and keep up the good work.

Alan Swanston

 

 

AG1 and AG2

Eric Korobkov

Eric has only missed two workouts so far this season, and his attendance record is 95%. He has shown everyone that you can be committed both to school and swimming.  Right from the start of the season Eric has done a good job in workouts. Every training session you can see that he is working on improving his technique, and at the same time he is able to maintain a high level of intensity.   At the Richmond Hill meet all his hard work paid off and he had a great meet with 87% personal best times.

Congratulations Eric and keep up the good work.

Ulf Ornhjelm

 

 

AG3 and AG4

Julian Austria

Julian Austria has been chosen as this month’s swimmer of the month in recognition of his outstanding efforts in workouts so far this year.  Julian joined the AG4 group this year coming out of the Development groups last year.  He has really pushed himself to rise to the occasion and is doing a brilliant job!  Julian pays close attention to the skills we are working on and can be seen making obvious efforts to incorporate them into every length of every workout.  Julian has also aptly demonstrated that he has the will and desire to become better athlete through his training effort level and his excellent attendance. 

Awesome work Julian!  Keep it up!

Caroline Teskey

 

 

AG5

Erin Bennett-Rilling

During the months of September and October Erin has had fantastic attendance. She arrives to workout on time and is eager to begin swimming. During workout Erin is focused and leads by example. At the Richmond Hill Fall Classic Swim Meet, Erin swam six personal best times, one of which was a 200 fr where she took off 25.82 seconds. In total Erin took off 47.13 seconds.

Congratulations Erin and keep up the great work!!

Amanda Burchert

 

 

Development 1 and Development 2

Aiden Scherzinger

During the months of September and October Aiden has had wonderful attendance. Aiden arrives to workout early and with all of his equipment ready to go. During workout Aiden has been extremely focused on his pushoffs and streamline work. At the Richmond Hill Fall Classic Swim Meet Aiden swam four personal best times. During the 100 fr Aiden took off 22.06 seconds and in the 200 fr he took off 27.67 seconds. In total Aiden took off 60.24 seconds.

Congratulations Aiden and keep up the great work!!

Amanda Burchert

 

 

Development 3

Samara Aabo

The Development 3 swimmer of the month for September/October is Samara Aabo.  Samara loves swimming and comes early to every practice with a huge smile on her face.  Samara has been trying really hard to have perfect technique. Her technique has improved tremendously because she listens to everything the coaches have to say. She understands that in order to swim fast, in the long run, she must first improve her technique. She stays focused but at the same time enjoys herself at practice. Samara has an amazing attendance record, and brings a water bottle to every practice.

Keep up the great work Samara and good luck this swim season!

Meagan Nevala and Kelsey Lees