Stingrays Excel at the 2025 Ontario Age Group Championships

The Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Ontario Age Group Championships (OAG). With 24 swimmers competing at the highest provincial level, the event was split between two venues: the 15-and-over swimmers raced at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre from February 27 to March 2, while the 14-and-under athletes competed at the Markham Pan Am Centre.

Our swimmers achieved remarkable results, setting personal bests, securing multiple finals appearances, and earning two podium finishes. Several athletes also qualified for provincial and national competitions, demonstrating their hard work and dedication. These achievements reflect the commitment of our athletes, coaches, and support system, and we are excited to continue this success in the future.

15 & Over OAG at TPASC

Our senior swimmers showcased their skill and determination at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, securing top finishes and national qualification standards:

• Lucas Amaral

  • 6th place – 100m Butterfly
  • 10th place – 50m Freestyle

• Eunice Cheung

  • 10th place – 100m Butterfly

• Claire Dimitriadis

  • 9th place – 1500m Freestyle

• Matteo Mancini

  • 5th place – 200m Breaststroke
  • 5th place – 100m Breaststroke (Junior Trials Qualification)

• Alex Lupu

  • 9th place – 50m Freestyle

• Claire Thorne 

  • Bronze Medal – 100m Butterfly
  • Bronze Medal – 200m Butterfly
  • 9th place – 800m Freestyle

• Onna Okeke

  • 4th place – 100m Breaststroke

14 & Under OAG at Markham Pan Am

Our younger Stingrays made a strong impression, achieving multiple top-10 finishes and demonstrating their potential for the future:

• Arnika Abadi

  • 9th place – 200m Breaststroke

• Sadie Fischer

  • 7th place – 800m Freestyle

• Carnegie Kingsland

  • 9th place – 100m Backstroke
  • 9th place – 200m Backstroke

• Olivia Wilson

  • 8th place – 200m IM (OSC Qualification Standard)
  • 9th place – 400m IM

Congratulations to Elsa Liu for qualifying for OSC in the 200m Breaststroke with a time of 3:18.23.

A Proud Moment for the Stingrays

These results are a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and talent of our swimmers, as well as the unwavering support from our coaches, families, and teammates. The Stingrays continue to raise the bar in competitive swimming, with multiple athletes qualifying for higher-level meets and achieving outstanding results on the provincial stage.

Congratulations to all our athletes on their hard-earned success at the 2025 OAG Championships. We look forward to building on this momentum and reaching even greater heights in the future.