Stingray Celebrates Another Successful Year
The end of the year banquet provided Stingray's members the chance to come together one more time before summer and celebrate the success of this years swimming. More than 100 guests showed up to honor Stingray's young athletes, including CIASA President Michael Lockwood and Technical Director Bailey Weathers.
The afternoon included a viewing of "Stingraymian Rhapsody," the club's ode to Queen which was made for the CIASA Splash Fundraiser. The video was featured on swimswam.com and has over one thousand views on YouTube.
President Amanda Roberts gave thanks to all the parents and volunteers who helped make the year a success, and gave a special nod to three parent members who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer work for the club! Those receiving the Parent Volunteer of the Year awards were Dr. Nigel Boothe, Sheena Westerborg and Ciara Plunkett.
The reason we all came together though was to recognize the swimmers and all of the work they had put in throughout the year. The following swimmers were recognized in particular for their outstanding acheivements and commitment to the club.
SPIRIT AND SPORTSMANSHIP
- John Fleming (Bronze)
- Electra McErlean (Silver)
- Ria Plunkett (Gold)
- Andrew Smilley (Senior)
MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER
- Allyson Belfonte
- Sophie Hayman
- Iain MacRae
- Jonathan Key
SHEPHEARD'S CUP - given this year for overall outstanding acheivements in swimming
- Corey Westerborg
12 & UNDER SWIMMER OF THE YEAR
- Alison Jackson
13 & OVER SWIMMER OF THE YEAR
- Chris Courtis
The banquet concluded with a slide show of the year in photos and videos chronicling club and country events. The video can be viewed by following this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60QDY2K0BwU&feature=youtu.be
Off to Florida!
