Pierse and Ng Named CIS Swimmers of the Week
OTTAWA (CIS) - University of British Columbia swimmers Annamay Pierse and Callum Ng are the Canadian Interuniversity Sport female and male athletes of the week for the period ending February 24, 2008.
Pierse, a fourth-year arts student from Edmonton was named CIS female swimmer of the year after she claimed seven medals in as many races, including five gold, broke four records and helped the Thunderbird women extend their record streak to 11 straight team banners at the CIS championships held at UBC this past weekend. The 24-year-old set Canadian records in the 100- and 200-metre breaststroke and a CIS championship mark in the 50m breast, added a fourth individual gold medal in the 200m medley, helped UBC establish a Canadian record in the 4 x 100m medley, and led the T-Birds to second-place finishes in the 4 x 100m and 4 x 200m freestyle relays. Her time of 2:23.50 in the 200m breast vaulted the Olympic hopeful into the top 10 in the world in the event.
Dalhousie track and field athlete Alicia Dobranowski, UQTR swimmer Jennifer Carroll and Windsor track and field athlete Noelle Montcalm were also nominated for the women's award.
Ng, a fourth-year arts student from Calgary also amassed seven medals in seven races at the CIS championships in Vancouver, including a clean sweep of the backstroke events, to earn his second CIS-male-swimmer-of-the-year award. The national team member, who was also honoured in 2005-06, won the 50-, 100- and 200-metre back, added bronze in the 100m butterfly and led the three UBC relays to silver medals as the T-Bird men finished second to Calgary in the team standings
CIS Championship Recap
The UBC Thunderbirds won the women's team championship for the 11th consecutive year while the men finished second in the overall team points. In the major awards Annamay Pierse and Callum Ng were named the Female and Male swimmers of the year while UBC Head Coach Derrick Schoof was named the Women's Team Coach of the Year.
Several records fell during the three day competition at the UBC Aquatic Centre including two individual Canadian national records by Annamay Pierse in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. The final event of the competition saw the UBC Thunderbirds 4x100 medley relay break a National record with Rachelle Salli, Annamay Pierse, Erin Miller and Stephanie Nicholls. Nicholls also broke the BC provincial record in the 50 freestyle with her gold medal performance of 25.80 erasing Caroline Claphams five year old mark of 25.86. Stephanie also claimed the UBC Thunderbirds 100 freestyle record breaking Marianne Limperts old mark from 1999.
The UBC Thunderbirds will host the 2009 CIS Swimming Championships next February as the women look to win their 12th straight banner and the men will be looking to reclaim their team title. Special thanks to all of our officials and volunteers for their support over the weekend.
The UBC Thunderbirds are hosting the 2008 CIS Swimming Championship this weekend at the UBC Aquatic Centre. The competition runs Thursday - Saturday. Prelims at 10:00am. Finals at 6:00pm.
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Psych Sheet - Tuesday February 19, 2008
UBC Dolphins are ready to race at the 2008 Speedo Western Championships in Victoria, BC.
Stay tuned for live daily updates from the deck in Victoria.
Live Results - LIVE WEBCAST - Starts at 5:30pm (PST)
Women Win Overall Title...Club Record for King
The UBC Dolphin's won the women's team title at the 2008 Speedo Western Championships in Victoria, BC with a great last night of competition. The women's team won three gold and one bronze medals on the final day of competition.
Michelle Landry won the women's 400 IM in a final time of 4:48.20, Savannah King broke the club record (15-17 Girls) that had stood since 1990 (Michelle Sallee) in the 800 freestyle to claim the gold medal in 8:32.31. The women's 4x100 Medley Relay also won the gold medal with their time from the morning session of 4:12.64. The team of Caitlin Meredith, Vivian Tsang, Michelle Landry and Elizabeth Collins clinched the team title. Caitlin Meredith added a bronze medal in the 50 backstroke in 29.48.
We have a busy few weeks ahead hosting the CIS Swimming Championships this weekend at the UBC Aquatic Centre, followed by the Team Aquatic Supplies BC Provincial Championships in Victoria and then the Team Aquatic Supplies BC Senior Championships once again hosted by the UBC Dolphin at UBC.
Provincial Record for 13-14 Girls
The UBC Dolphins "C" relay team at the Western Championships broke the BC Provincial record in the 4x100 medley relay event on the final day of competition in Victoria. The team of Morgan MacKenzie, Michaela Kwiatkowski, Stefanie Serka and Laura Sze clocked a time of 4:32.78 to break the old record of 4:32.97, also held by UBCD from 2003.
Every LMR team decided to swim their relays during the morning session
so they would be able to catch the 9pm ferry tonight.
Heading in to tonights finals the UBC Dolphins are leading the Women's points race and have several swimmers with medal chances including Savannah King (800 free), Michelle Landry (400 IM), Caitlin Meredith (100 Back) and Elizabeth Collins (200 Free).
UBC Dolphins Lead Womens Points Race
Some great racing in Victoria tonight saw Caitlin Meredith claim the silver medal in the 200 backstroke behind an Irish National record by the winner Melanie Nocher. Meredith finished in 2:11.85. Elizabeth Collins won the bronze medal in the 100 freestyle in a time of
56.14. The UBC Dolphins also won the women's 4x200 freestyle relay (Elizabeth Collins, Savannah King, Caitlin Meredith and Laura Sze) finishing in a final time of 8:14.46.
Following Saturday finals the UBC Dolphins are winning the women's team points race. Currently UBCD has 418 points ahead of second place Cascade (Calgary) with 375.50.
On Friday Savannah King won the women's 400 freestyle just missing the UBC Dolphins club record that is currently held by Maya Beaudry. King finished in
4:12.61 Michelle Landry also climbed the podium to win the bronze in the women's 200 IM. Erica Morningstar from Calgary won the event and set a new Canadian record at 2:09.95. Landry finished in 2:15.48.
Dolphins in the Snow!!!
Members of the UBC Dolphin’s Masters and Triathlon swim program in Vancouver had quite the shock on Tuesday morning when they woke up to find the streets covered in snow. The city got another large snow b Monday night leaving behind between 4 and 6 inches near UBC. Snow wasn’t really a problem for swimmers Tik Maynard and Dale Robinson (photo) as they proved to be tough, dedicated Canadians and completed their workout program in the outdoor pool as scheduled.
Tik Maynard and Dale Robinson are ready to race in the snow on Tuesday morning!!! Come out and join our program!!! We still have space available in our morning and afternoon programs.
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T-Birds finish Second, Pierse breaks Provincial Record
The UBC Thunderbirds finished 2nd overall in the team rankings for both the men and women this past weekend at the Canada West Championships in Edmonton, Alberta. The University of Calgary Dino's won both team titles.
The Birds swept two events taking the top 4 positions in both the Women's 400 IM and the Women's 200 Breaststroke. In the 400 IM Hanna Pierse won the gold in a time of 4:48.55 with rookie Martha McCabe second in 4:49.06 and Haylee Johnson third in 4:55.80. Tara Ivanitz was fourth in 4:56.39. Ivanitz won the gold in the women's 800 freestyle and added silver in the 400 freestyle on the final day of competition. In the 200 breaststroke Annamay Pierse won gold in 2:26.06 with McCabe second in 2:27.32, Hanna Pierse third in 2:31.11 and Johnson fourth in 2:32.90. Pierse, McCabe and Pierse all broke the old Canada West record that had stood since 2004 at 2:31.13. Annamay Pierse won gold in the 50 breaststroke on Friday breaking the BC provincial record in a time of 31.66.
On the men's side Callum Ng led the charge winning five gold medals and breaking three Canada West records. Ng won the 50 backstroke in 24.64, the 100 backstroke in 53.45, and the 100 butterfly in 53.92 all CW records. He added gold in the 50 freestyle in 23.09 and 200 butterfly in 2:02.52. Jordan Hartney won the 200 backstroke (2:02.14), 200 IM (2:06.40) and 400 IM (4:29.98) while Malcolm Lavoie won gold in the 400 (3:58.74) and 1500 freestyle (15:48.86).
For complete results click here.
Canada West Championships this Weekend
The UBC Thunderbirds swim teams will be in Edmonton this weekend at the 2008 Canada West Swimming Championships, hosted by the University of Alberta. Click here for live results.
UBC Thunderbirds preview
UBC Dolphins Win Big in Federal Way
The UBC Dolphins had their first racing opportunity of 2008 at the Washington Open in Federal Way this past weekend. Senior members of the Dolphins attended the four day meet with some great results. The team finished with 21 gold, 10 silver and 8 bronze medals including sweeps in the men's 100 backstroke and in the women's 400 and 800 freestyle.
For full results visit Pacific Northwest Swimming.
WE'RE BACK!!!
The Pacific Dolphins website is now back up and running.
Unfortunately over the holidays our hosting company seemed to vanish over night and with it our ability to update our site. Over the next few days we will be ensuring that everything is loaded properly. If you notice anything missing please contact General Manager Chris Hindmarch-Watson by emailing ubcdolphins@gmail.com.
UBC Dolphin Awards Banquet
Over 150 members of the UBC Dolphins attended the 2007 Awards Banquet at the Marine Drive Golf Club on Saturday December 15 to celebrate one of the most successful years in Dolphin swimming history.
Brent Hayden took home top honors winning the Male World Swimmer of the Year and added the Senior National Swimmer of the Year. Hayden won the gold medal in the men's 100 freestyle at the 2007 World Championships in Australia becoming Canada's first World Champion since the mid 1980's.
Annamay Pierse won the Female World Swimmer of the Year based on her tripple silver medal peformances at the Pan American Games last summer. Pierse also set the Canadian records in the 100 and 200 breaststroke last season.
Savannah King won the Female Senior National Swimmer of the Year in her first year with the club. King had a busy morning as she also won the 13-14, 15-17 and Youth awards.
Caitlin Mereidth and Brian Johns were honored as Female and Male University Athletes of the Year after impressive performances at the CIS Swimming Championships last February.
Tanya Hunks was named the Open Water Swimmer of the Year after her bronze medal swim in the 10 km event at the Pan American Games in Brazil.
Donovan Tildesley collected the Swimmer with a Dissability of the Year. Tildesley won 5 gold medals at the 2007 Para Pan American Games this past summer.
Youth Swimmers of the Year went to Savannah King and Sandy Lockhart.
15-17 Swimmers of the Year - Savannah King and Colin Jones
13-14 Swimmers of the Year - Savannah King and Liam Todd
11-12 Swimmers of the Year - Caitlin Quon and Edward Zhao
10 & Under Swimmers of the Year - Alicia Chung and Keith Eriks
Another Golden Day in Eindhoven
Brent Hayden beat World Record holder Pieter Van Den Hoogenband for the second time this weekend, this time in his signature event, the men's 100 freestyle. Hayden, the 2007 World Champion in the event, posted a solid 48.67 to win his second gold medal of the competition.
Annamay Pierse claimed her third gold medal of the weekend completing the sweep of the breaststroke events with a win in the 100 event in 1:08.53.
Tanya Hunks also added to her medal collection on the final day of competition with a silver medal in the women's 400 IM touching in 4:48.31.
Other finalists on Sunday included Caitlin Meredith (4th, 50 backstroke - 30.00), Kelly Stefanyshyn (6th, 50 backstroke - 30.36), Matt Hawes (7th, 50 backstroke - 26.78), Scott Dickens (5th, 100 breaststroke - 1:01.98), Brian Johns (4th, 400 IM - 4:25.55).
The team returns home on Monday.
Tildesley Finishes with 2 Gold / 2 Silver
UBC Dolphins Donovan Tildesley finished the 2007 CAN AM SWAD Championships in College Park, Maryland with two gold medals and two silver. Tildesley finished second in the 100 backstroke (1:13.75) and the 100 freestyle (1:02.21) on the final day of competition after adding two gold over the first two days.
Double Gold and Canadian Record
Annamay Pierse won her second gold medal of the competition and broke the Canadian Record in the women's 50 breaststroke touching in 31.57 to shatter the old mark of 31.73 held since 2003 by Rhiannon Leir. Pierse is now the National record holder in the 50, 100 and 200 breaststroke long course.
Brent Hayden also added a gold medal winning the 50 freestyle in 22.23 just missing his National mark of 22.19 set at the Commonwealth Games in 2006. Hayden beat Olympic Gold medalist Pierter Van Den Hoogenband and Croatia's Duje Draganja to claim the gold medal.
Darryl Rudolf finished 5th in the B Final of the men's 50 butterfly in 25.08 while Scott Dickens was 7th in the A Final of the men's 50 breaststroke in 29.05.
Double Gold for Tildesley
Donovan Tildesley won gold medals in the 200 freestyle and the 400 freestyle over the first 2 days of competition at the SWAD CAN AM Championships in College Park, Maryland (USA). Competition continues Sunday. Congratulations Donovan.
More Medals in Holland
Members of the UBC Dolphins started Day 2 right where the first day ended as Tanya Hunks picked up her third medal of the competition adding to her first day double. Hunks finished third in the 400 free to win the bronze medal in 4:15.88.
Kelly Stefanyshyn and Caitlin Meredith finished second and third in the women's 200 backstroke giving us our first multi medal event at the competition. Stefanyshyn claimed the silver in 2:16.71 with Meredith right behind in 2:16.89.
Annamay Pierse and Brian Johns each claimed silver medals in their respective 200 individual medley events. Pierse finishing in 2:14.62 while Johns touched the wall in 2:03.00.
Other finalists on day 2 included Darryl Rudolf (5th, 100 butterfly - 54.42), Matt Hawes (6th, 200 backstroke - 2:02.97) and Michelle Landry (6th, 200 IM - 2:20.73).
Competition continues through Sunday.
Gold, Silver, Bronze and a Canadian Record in Holland
Annamay Pierse once again lowered her Canadian record in the women's 200 breaststroke at the 2007 Dutch Open in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Pierse won the event posting a 2:25.22 to lower the mark she set at the end of the summer at the FISU Games in Thailand. Pierse won the event by over 6 seconds.
Tanya Hunks won the silver medal in the women's 800 freestyle finishing in a time of 8:43.53 and then added a bronze medal only a short time later in the 200 butterfly in 2:14.94.
Brent Hayden picked up the bronze medal in the 200 freestyle in a final time of 1:49.08 to claim the third medal on the first day of competition for the UBC Dolphins.
Other finalists included Kelly Stefanyshyn (4th, 100 backstroke - 1:03.75), Caitlin Meredith (9th, 100 backstroke - 1:03.97), Matt Hawes, (9th, 100 backstroke - 56.36), Michelle Landry (7th, 200 breaststroke - 2:39.16) and Elizabeth Collins (12th, 200 freestyle - 2:03.27).
Full results at the Omega Timing website.
Dolphins Take on The World
Eindhoven, Holland
Eleven members of the UBC Dolphins are competing this weekend at the Dutch Open in Eindhoven, Netherlands from December 6-9, 2007. World Championship medallists
Brent Hayden and Brian Johns lead a strong team including Darryl Rudolf, Elizabeth Collins, Kelly Stefanyshyn, Scott Dickens, Michelle Landry, Caitlin Meredith, Tanya Hunks,
Matt Hawes and
Annamay Pierse. UBC Dolphin Head Coach is joined at the competition by National Centre coaches Tom Johnson and Jozsef Nagy. Results will be available through the Omega Timing website.
Maryland, USA
Back on this side of the Atlantic Ocean Donovan Tildesley will be competing at the SWAD CAN AM Meet in Maryland, USA. Results will be available at the US Paralympic website.
TORONTO GRAND PRIX - LIVE RESULTS
Women Sweep 800 Free / UBCD Wins Bell Grand Prix
The UBC Dolphins won their second straight Bell Grand Prix in Toronto finishing with 1625 points, well ahead of second place University of Calgary Swim Club with 921.50.
The night started well with Tanya Hunks, Savannah King and Brittany Reimer taking all three podium spots in the women’s 800 freestyle. Hunks won with a 8:41.83, King second in 8:45.87 and Reimer third in 8:49.27.
In the 50 breaststroke Annamay Pierse and Scott Dickens each won their respective A Finals. Pierse finished in 32.39 to win the women’s race with Dickens taking the men’s in 28.83.
Hunks was back in action only a short time after her opening event victory this time in the 200 butterfly where she placed third in a gutsy swim finishing in 2:15.49.
The 100 backstroke saw three more medals come home with the UBC Dolphins. Kelly Stefanyshyn took the silver medal in the women’s race in 1:03.38 while Callum Ng (56.42) and Matt Hawes (57.13) finished first and third in the men’s event.
The final individual event of the weekend had Brent Hayden completing the sprint freestyle sweep taking the victory in the men’s 200 freestyle in a time of 1:49.54.
Both the men’s and women’s relay teams also climbed to the top of the podium on the final night of finals. The women’s team consisted of Caitlin Meredith, Martha McCabe, Michelle Landry and Elizabeth Collins while the men’s team had Callum Ng, Scott Dickens, Darryl Rudolf and Brian Johns.
Dolphins Continue to Roll in Toronto
Coming off a strong first night the UBC Dolphins continued to roll at the Bell Grand Prix in Toronto.
The second night of finals featured strong swims over all events starting with a bronze medal for Kelly Stefanyshyn in the 50 backstroke in a time of 29.83. Callum Ng won the men’s 50 backstroke in 25.97 with Matt Hawes third in 26.73.
In the women’s 400 freestyle Tanya Hunks won the silver medal in a final time of 4:14.78. Darryl Rudolf continued to add to the medal haul winning the silver in the 100 butterfly in a time of 54.30.
Brian Johns and Brent Hayden added a gold medal a piece in the 200 IM and 50 freestyle respectively. Johns winning his signature event in 2:01.99 while Hayden won the sprint in 22.38.
The last individual event of the evening saw a full medal sweep for the Dolphins in the women’s 200 breaststroke with Annamay Pierse winning in 2:29.37, Martha McCabe second in 2:32.00 and Hannah Pierse third in 2:32.34. Scott Dickens won the bronze medal on the men’s side in 2:18.58.
The women's relay placed second with Brittany Reimer, Stephanie Nicholls, Elizabeth Collins and Kelly Stefanyshyn while the men's won the event with a great anchor swim by Brent Hayden. The men's team was Brian Johns, Darryl Rudolf, Matt Hawes and Hayden.
Competition continues Sunday.
Another BC Record for Pierse
Annamay Pierse continued her record breaking assault as she again lowered the 200 Breaststroke in the morning preliminaries at the Bell Grand Prix finishing in a time of 2:25.75.
Hunks Breaks Oldest Senior BC / Club Record
Tanya Hunks clocked 4:47.71 to win the women's 400 IM at the Bell Grand Prix, breaking the oldest Senior BC and UBC Dolphin Club Record on the books. The old record of 4:48.10 set in 1976 by Cheryl Gibson when she won the Olympic Silver medal in the event at the Montreal Olympics. Congratulations Tanya!!!
Brent Hayden won the men's 100 freestyle and Annamay Pierse won the women's 100 breaststroke on the first night of finals. Kelly Stefanyshyn and Matt Hawes each earned silver medals in the 200 backstroke while Scott Dickens won the bronze in the men's 100 breaststroke.
Both the men's and women's relay teams won the gold medal in the 4x200 freestyle relays with the women narrowly missing the national record.
Competition continues through Sunday in Toronto.
BC Record for Annamay Pierse
Annamay Pierse broke the BC Provincial record in the heats of the women's 100 breaststroke at the opening session of the Toronto Bell Grand Prix. Her time of 1:07.70 shattered the old record of 1:08.89 set by former PDSA swimmer and 1996 Olympian Lisa Flood. This record had stood since 1996. Joining Pierse in entering finals in first position include Brent Hayden in the 100 freestyle, Scott Dickens in the 100 breast and Tanya Hunks in the 400 IM. Finals will be contested Long Course.
UBC Dolphins Dominate Swimming Canada Annual Awards Banquet
The UBC Dolphins won the majority of the the awards handed out at the 2007 Swimming Canada Awards Banquet held Thursday in Toronto, ON on the eve of the Bell Grand Prix.
Brent Hayden was named Swimming Canada’s Male Swimmer of the Year as he earned Canada’s first World Championship gold medal in the pool since the late Victor Davis in1986. Brent won the title and gold medal in the 100m freestyle by smashing his own Canadian record (48.43) at the 2007 World Aquatic Championships, in Melbourne Australia. In addition to the gold, he added a bronze medal to his collection as a member of the 4x200m freestyle relay.
Tanya Hunks was named the Open Water Swimmer of the Year for her bronze medal performance at the 2007 Pan American Games. Savannah King was named the Female Youth Swimmer of the Year while Claude-Yves Bertrand won the Youth Coach of the Year for Female Swimmers.
In the individual Stroke Awards the UBC Dolphins won six of the twelve awards handed out.
Male Butterflier of the Year: Darryl Rudolf (UBC Dolphins)
Male Backstroker of the Year: Matt Hawes (UBC Dolphins)
Female Breaststroker of the Year: Annamay Pierse (UBC Dolphins)
Male Individual Medley of the Year: Brian Johns (UBC Dolphins)
Male Sprinter of the Year: Brent Hayden (UBC Dolphins)
Female Distance Swimmer of the Year: Brittany Reimer (UBC Dolphins)
Vancouver National Swim Centre Head Coach Tom Johnson was also named Coach of the Year, Male Swimmers for his work with World Champion Brent Hayden, and Open Water Coach of the Year for his work with Tanya Hunks.
Dolphin's Arrive in Toronto Ready for Bell Grand Prix
The UBC Dolphin's arrived in Toronto yesterday ready to compete this weekend at the Bell Grand Prix at the Etobicoke Olympium. Swimming Canada and the Etobicoke Swim Club will hand out over $30 000 in prize money over the weekend with the winner of each individual event taking home $500.00. Stay tuned for daily updates from Toronto.
Kelly Stefanyshyn Featured by Pacific Sport
UBC Dolphin's Kelly Stefanyshyn has been featured on the Pacific Sport website as part of their "Beijing or Bust" series. Thanks to Pacific Sport for their ongoing support of our athletes. Check out their website.
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Another BC Record in Berlin
Callum Ng broke another BC Provincial record at the FINA World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Ng finished 4th overall in the men's 50 backstroke in a final time of 24.10 to break his old record of 24.45 set in 2006 at the CIS Swimming Championships in Laval, Quebec. Ng is now only 2 tenths of a second off the Canadian National record of 23.90 set by Riley Janes in 2000.
Ng Shatters BC Record in Berlin
Callum Ng shatterd the BC record in the 100 backstroke on the first night of Finals at the FINA World Cup in Berlin, Germany clocking 52.51 to finish 5th overall in the race. Ng had broken the record earlier in the week in Sweden when he swam a 53.01 to break his old record of 53.23. Congratulations Callum!!!
Callum Ng Finishes 5th in the Men's 50 Backstroke
After qualifying in second position after the morning preliminaries Callum Ng placed 5th overall in the men's 50 backstroke at the 2007 FINA World Cup in Stokholm, Sweden. Ng posted a time of 24.62 in the final just off his heats time of 24.48. Ng will travel with the Canadian team to compete at the Berlin World Cup stop this upcoming weekend.
BC Record for Callum Ng in Sweden
Callum Ng broke the UBC Dolphin Club, UBC Thunderbird and BC Provincial Record in the men's 100 backstroke at the FINA World Cup in Stokholm, Sweden clocking 53.01 to finish 4th overall.
First Club Record of the Season Goes to....
Annamay Pierse broke the first UBC Dolphin club record of the season last weekend with her win in the 200 breaststroke at the 2007 Thundersplash. Pierse broke the UBC Dolphin, UBC Thunderbird, UBC Aquatic Centre and BC Senior Provincial Record with a time of 2:26.64 in the event.
UBC Thunderbirds Host THUNDERSPLASH
The UBC Thunderbirds host the 2007 Thundersplash at the UBC Aquatic Centre this weekend. Some of the top swimmers from across Canada will take part including Brent Hayden, Brian Johns, Brittany Reimer, Savannah King, Tanya Hunks, Matt Hawes, Annamay Pierse, Mike Brown, Kelly Stefanyshyn, Adam Sioui, Chad Hankewich, Scott Dickens and Darryl Rudolf. Sessions run on Friday from 5-7pm and again on Saturday from 2-4pm. Admission is Free.
Results are available at www.pacificdolphins.com/results.
Hunks places Third; Ivanitz 5th in Florida Open Water
Tanya Hunks placed third overall at the Canadian Open Water World Trials in Fort Myers, Florida this past weekend with her UBC Dolphin teammate Tara Ivanitz placing fifth overall. Congratulations to both Tanya and Tara.
Kelso Named Swimming Canada's President Community Service Award Winner
The President’s Community Service Award was presented to Jack Kelso who has over 45 years of involvement in the sport as an athlete Coach and historian. Kelso has witnessed and participated in the evolution of competitive swimming and Canadian Swimming is very grateful to have an individual such as Jack to document all of its history. Jack coached the UBC Thunderbird program for a number of years and is still an active member of the UBC Dolphins and Thunderbirds.
Hayden Named the 2007 Aquatic Federation of Canada
Male Athlete of the Year
For the second straight year Brent Hayden was named the Aquatic Federation of Canada's Male Athlete of the Year for his outstanding performance in the pool at the FINA World Championships. Brent won the gold medal in the 100m freestyle as well as a bronze medal as part of the 4x200 freestyle relay. Congratulations Brent!!!
Hayden, Pierse, Hunks and Tildesley Honored at BC Awards Dinner
The UBC Dolphin's were in the spotlight at the 2007 Team Aquatic Supplies BC Swimming Awards Banquet in Whistler as Brent Hayden, Annamay Pierse, Tanya Hunks and Donovan Tildesley all received major awards.
Hayden was named the Team Aquatic Supplies BC Male Swimmer of the Year after his performances from the 2006-2007 season including the World Championships gold medal in the 100 freestyle and the bronze medal on the 4x200 Freestyle relay.
Pierse was named the Team Aquatic Supplies BC Female Swimmer of the Year for her amazing year that included silver medals at the Pan American Games and the FISU World University Games. Pierse also shattered the 100 and 200 breaststroke Canadian records during the year.
Tanya Hunks was named the Open Water Swimmer of the Year based on her bronze medal at the Pan American Games in the 10 km event.
Donovan Tildesley was named the Swim BC Male SWAD Swimmer of the Year after collecting 5 gold medals at the Para Pan Am Games this past summer.
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Coaches Message...
Dear Swimmers and Parents of Swimmers:
Welcome to the 2007-2008 swimming season and to the Olympic Year! What an exciting time for the Dolphins. Last year our Team swam incredibly fast. The Team won medals at all the major international meets and also won the AAA’s (Short Course), the CIS University Championships, and the Senior Nationals – what a year!
Our goal this year will be to improve upon our performances from last year. As a Team, we have to create an environment for success and share the Olympic experience with our top athletes.
How do we create the environment for success?
Respect every team member. Treat everyone, including yourself, with respect, dignity, and consideration. Respect everyone’s, including your own, right to pursue goals consistent with team purpose.
Accept that each Dolphin member is important. Everyone has the opportunity to participate and to make a contribution. Your acceptance and support of all team members is expected and greatly appreciated.
Acknowledge every team member. In our program, everyone counts. No one is invisible. Let everyone know that s/he is noticed and appreciated.
Value Swimming Excellence. We choose to hold fast swimming, good training and thorough preparation in extremely high regard. Welcome difficult, goal-oriented challenges. Seek out challenges that will help you swim faster and win.
Remember, we are all on the same team with the same goal: fast swimming in a fun environment.
If you are interested finding out how you can contribute to the team, or if you have any questions, or would just like to chat, please call me at 604-822-8903 or email ubcpdsa@interchange.ubc.ca. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Derrick Schoof
Head Coach
400 Kick - test set...
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