Clippers Shine at Provincial Championships
Clippers made a splash at the Ontario Age Group Winter Provincial Championships, held at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and Markham Pan Am Centre, with five outstanding athletes competing at the prestigious event.
Earning a spot at Provincials is no small feat—athletes must achieve rigorous qualifying time standards to compete. Representing the Clippers with pride and determination were:
Liam Paterson (15): A standout performer, Liam captured gold in the 100m Butterfly, along with two fourth-place finishes in the 50m and 100m Freestyle. He also competed in the 200m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, and 200m Individual Medley, breaking three club records in the 50 Free, 100 Free, and 100 Fly. His remarkable swims currently rank him 1st in Canada for 100 Fly (57.76), 4th in Canada for 100 Free (53.92), and 6th in Canada for 50 Free (24.84) in his age category.
Niall Crespy (11): Displaying exceptional backstroke skills, Niall earned bronze in the 100m Backstroke and silver in the 200m Backstroke. He also delivered strong performances in the 200m Free (6th), 400m Free (7th), 200m IM, and 400m IM. His times now place him 4th in Canada for 200 Back (241.09) and 6th for 100 Back (1:15.71) in his age category.
Mila Bandrowski (15): Competing in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke, Mila held her own in a fiercely competitive field, putting in strong performances and finishing well in her age group.
Reid Colekessian (12): Showcasing her talent, Reid raced in the 50m Free, 100m Back, and 200m Back, gaining valuable experience at her second Provincial level Meet.
Hayden Scott (13): Delivering solid swims in the 100m Back, 100m Breast, and 200m Breast, Hayden demonstrated continued growth at his first Provincial level competition.
With multiple top-10 national rankings and club records broken, the Clippers’ success at Provincials is a testament to the dedication of its athletes, coaches, and support system.
Please join us in congratulating these fine athletes on their incredible achievements!