Swim Nova Scotia

📣RECORD ALERT📣

🎉Congratulations to Brody MacPherson (DCSC) for a new Male Long Course Provincial Record yesterday at the 2024 East Coast Championships during prelims and finals 🎉

🌟13-14 200m Breaststroke 2:34.27 & 2:33.70🌟

👏🔥Way to go Brody🔥👏

Best of luck to all swimmers competing at the 2024 East Coast Swimming Championships from July 6-9 in Saint John, N.B.! 🏊‍♂️🏅

If you can’t make it to NB, join us online to support swimmers from the East Coast, Quebec, and Ontario! 📺👏

Check the following link: https://fast.poolq.net/menu/east-coast-championships?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2aKCPrtsthJZ-baH6d-eHnCymos9ltxIRNRl0EucuBaikPGRDmalnKdTU_aem_UzVc6_6oHa3bCDV4wZlXWQ for all of the details & to watch the action live! 🔗📲

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🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding swimmers from NS who wrapped up three days of exciting racing at the 2024 Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet in Vancouver, B.C.!

Top swims included:

🏊🏽‍♂️Liam Ferguson (DAL) –
11th – 50m Backstroke – PB!
10th 100m Backstroke
9th- 200m Backstroke – PB!
18th – 50m Butterfly – PB!
21st – 100m Butterfly

🏊🏽‍♂️Logan Sparkes (DAL) -
28th 100m Freestyle

Isabelle Melanson (OTT)-
8th 50m Backstroke
23rd 100m Backstroke
19th 200m Backstroke

🏊🏽‍♂️Owen Nicholson (SFU)-
9th 400m Freestyle
9th 800m Freestyle
4th1500m Freestyle

🏊🏽‍♂️Jake Gysel (KCS)-
24th 50m Breaststroke
23rd 100m Breaststroke – PB!
25th 200m Breaststroke
200m IM – PB! During prelims

Great work swimmers! 🌟

🌟👏 A big shoutout to our incredible coaching staff! 👏🌟

🙏🏼Thank you to Head Coach Daniel Sutherland and Assistant Coaches Troy MacArthur, Susana Somerton, & Elisabeth Cormier for your dedication, experience, and support at the East Coast Games Splash into Summer Meet in Quispamsis, NB. 🙏🏼

🙌🏼Your leadership was appreciated this weekend -we appreciate all that you do! 🙌🏼

🌟 Wrapping up an incredible weekend at the East Coast Games Splash into Summer Meet in Quispamsis, NB! Congratulations to the 2023 Summer All Star Team on their outstanding performance this year! 🌟

Team NS achievements include:
🏊🏻‍♀️ 11 top 3 finishes in the 11-12 girls
🏊🏽‍♂️ 2 top 3 finishes in the 11-12 boys
🏊🏻‍♀️5 top 3 finishes in the 13-14 girls
🏊🏽‍♂️ 8 top 3 finishes in the 13-14 boys
🏊🏻‍♀️ 24 top 3 finishes in the 15 & over girls
🏊🏽‍♂️7 top 3 finishes in the 15 & over boys

👊 Congrats to Emily Levy & Drake Frederikson for winning the meet 100 IM eliminator! 👊

📣 Special recognition to Ella Goralski and Kieran Lee-Cohen, awarded the meet MVPs for their sportsmanship and team spirit by the coaches! 📣

A big thank you to TIDE for hosting an excellent meet! 🌊

Day one of the 2023 Summer Swimming All Star Team at the East Coast Games Splash into Summer Meet is in the books! 🌟

Congratulations to all our swimmers for their incredible performances in the pool today! 👏💪

Team NS returns to the pool deck tomorrow at 7:30am and the excitement will continue in Quispamsis, NB. Stay tuned for results and heat sheets on Meet Mobile. 📲🏊‍♀️🏊🏽‍♂️

Good luck to our 2023 Summer Swimming All Star Team Members 👏👏

🏊🏻‍♀️23 swimmers will be representing Nova Scotia this weekend at the East Coast Games Splash into Summer Meet in Quispamsis, NB🏊🏽‍♂️

🙏🏼Thanks in advance to our coaching staff for working with our provincial team🙏🏼
👊Head Coach: Daniel Sutherland
👊👊👊Assistant Coaches: Elisabeth Cormier, Susana Somerton & Troy MacArthur

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☀️🏊🏻‍♀️ BUOYS ARE IN☀️🏊🏻‍♀️
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🎉 The buoys are now set up at Long Lake thanks to the support of Polycorp, Long Lake Adventure Company, and Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service! 🎉

🏊🏻‍♀️ Swimmers, here’s what you need to know:

✅ Always swim with a buddy
✅ Check weather conditions before heading out
✅ Stay visible with a brightly colored swim cap and safety tow
✅ Swim counter-clockwise following directional arrows on the map
✅ Enjoy the lake safely and report any concerns to [email protected]

🏊🏻‍♀️ Join us for our upcoming open water events on July 18th and August 8th – click the link in our bio for registration and event details! 🏊🏻‍♀️

☀️🏊🏻‍♀️ Here’s to another great open water swimming season ahead! ☀️🏊🏻‍♀️

2024 Spring NS AA Champs - one of the most fun competitions in our annual calendar. The Spirit award keeps all the swimmers on all the teams on their toes supporting their team mates. Crusaders swimmers were able to bring a little bit extra to their cheering and won the 2024 Spring Spirit award. Way to go Crusaders!

🏆🌟 What an incredible weekend it has been at the 2024 AA Spring Champs! 🌟🏆

A big round of applause to all the clubs, coaches, officials, and volunteers who played a huge role in making this event a success! Your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed! 👏

A thank you to the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club for working with Swim NS in co-hosting this terrific event! 🙏

To all the swimmers, congratulations on your outstanding performances in the pool! 🥇💦

Let’s also give another round of applause to our fabulous High Point Winners! Your remarkable achievements have set the standard for excellence, and we applaud your dedication and talent! 🏅💪

12 & Under Females:
💥 Zoe Millar (TCSC)
💥 Gabriella Stewart HTAC)
💥 Dana Larson (GDSC)

12 & Under Males:
💥 Alexander Drummond (HTAC)
💥 Kai Todd (TCSC)
💥 Bryce Hoddinott (DCSC)

13-14 Females:
💥 Lili Eyre (YW)
💥 Lilianna Hill (DCSC)
💥 Claire Noble (HTAC)

13-14 Males:
💥 Max Harpell (CBD)
💥 Henry Oakley (PCM)
💥 Asher Li (CBAC)

15 & Over Females:
💥 Ashlynn Clarke (GDSC)
💥 Abigail Willis (PHAST)
💥 Mary-Lou O’Regan (HTAC)
💥 Caleigh Benoit (HWAC)

15 & Over Males:
💥 Tate Marques (SWAT)
💥 Ethan Travis (GDSC)
💥 Jack Courage (SWAT)

Congratulations to the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club for earning the Team Spirit award and bringing lots of great energy to the deck all weekend long!! 🎉🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ 🎉🥳🏆

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the AA Spring Champs a weekend to remember! Here’s to many more successful events next season! 🎉🏊‍♂️🌟

🏊‍♂️🎉 A huge shoutout to all the clubs who supported the AA Spring Champs this weekend at Dalplex Pool & to HTAC for co-hosting and your great hospitality! Your dedication made this event a fantastic success!

👏 A special thank you to all the officials and timers from across the province for your continued support 🙏🏼

🌟 A big thanks to Kelley Polley for her leadership in organizing the AA Spring Champs. Kelley’s tireless efforts ensured that officials were well-coordinated and present throughout the entire weekend. Thank you, Kelley, for your outstanding dedication!

🎉 With the conclusion of the sanctioned age group meets for this season in Nova Scotia, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for your continuous support throughout the year. Your contributions and the support of your members have been instrumental in making each event a success. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Swim Nova Scotia proudly celebrates the Academic Excellence Award Recipients! 📚🏊‍♂️

These outstanding swimmers in grades 10-12 have achieved a minimum GPA of 90% and excelled in the pool, qualifying for Eastern Canadian Championships or above. Join us in recognizing their dedication and hard work beyond the pool:

👏 Rachael Blackmore, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 Aliyah Bloom, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 John Cluett, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 Clara Durling, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 Chris Nguyen, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 Julie Nolan-McCarthy, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 Mikaela van den Berg, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
👏 Lily MacLean, Pictou County Mariners
👏 Ethan Kershaw, Sackville Waves Aquatic Team
👏 Ava Nettleton, Truro Centurions Swim Club
👏 Audrey Parker, Truro Centurions Swim Club

🎉 Congratulations to these exemplary student-athletes! 🎉

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Our TCSC swimmers are excited for AA Champs this weekend! Swim Nova Scotia

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Swimming 🏊‍♂️

As we reflect on the achievements of the 2022-2023 season, we are proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of our members. Swim NS President, Martin Laycock made the following presentations during AA Spring Champs earlier today:

🌟 Female Junior Swimmer of the Year: Julie Nolan-McCarthy, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club

🌟 Male Junior Swimmer of the Year: Owen Nicholson, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club

🌟 Female Senior Swimmer of the Year: Allison McCloy, Dalhousie Tigers

🌟 Performance Coach of the Year: Josh Sorensen, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (Unfortunately, Josh couldn’t join us for today’s presentation)

🌟 Development Coach of the Year: Ed Stewart, Pictou County Mariners (Voted on by club head coaches across the province)

🌟 Official of the Year: Diane MacKenzie
Diane’s remarkable dedication as a Level 5 official spans over two decades, earning her respect throughout the swimming community. From local meets to national events, Diane’s commitment to mentoring aspiring officials and shaping the future of officiating is unparalleled. We’re thrilled to announce her selection as the only Canadian official to attend the Jr. Pan Pac Champs this August in Canberra, Australia.

🌟 Volunteer of the Year: Nathan Mendel (Accepted by Lilani Kumaranayake)
Nathan’s unwavering dedication and leadership have made a significant impact since 2018. As the Volunteer Services Lead for swimming at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, Nathan’s proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail were instrumental in the event’s success. His commitment to promoting inclusivity and volunteerism enriches our swimming community.

Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all. 🎉



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📣NATIONAL RECORD ALERT📣

🎉Congratulations to Linda Hunt, Halifax Chronos Masters Swim Club for a new Female Short Course National Record at the NS Masters Provincial Championships 🎉

🌟70-74 50m Backstroke 41.45

👏🔥Way to go Linda🔥👏

Congrats to Ginny Smith for this incredible achievement!

We had a great weekend at our strategic planning workshop with Swim Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors and Leadership Staff, expertly led by Sport Law! 🌟

🙌We’re excited to announce that our new strategic plan will be unveiled to our members in September. A big thank you to everyone who contributed during our spring engagement sessions! 🙏

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2022-2023 Award Recipients! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our swimmers and contributors who were honored at the 2024 Support 4 Sport Awards:

👏 Diane MacKenzie- Official of the Year
👏 Nathan Mendel - Volunteer of the Year
👏 Julie Nolan McCarthy - Jr Female Swimmer of the Year
👏 Owen Nicholson- Jr Male Swimmer of the Year

🙌Join us as we recognize these outstanding individuals next weekend during the AA Spring Champs with Swim Nova Scotia!🙌

For more details on our awards and recognition programs, check out the link in our bio. 👀

Congrats to Diane MacKenzie who will be on deck this summer in Australia at the Jr. Pan Pacs 👏

Thank You, Truro Centurions Swim Club! 🙏🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🙏

A huge shoutout to all the officials, volunteers, and the incredible Truro Centurions Swim Club for hosting an amazing swim meet this weekend! Your hard work and dedication made the last Nova Tech Swim Meet of the season a memorable one.

Congratulations to all the swimmers for their fantastic performances! 🎉👏 We’re so proud of each and every one of you. Let’s keep the momentum going and look forward to more great swims in the future! 🌊💪

🌟 Celebrating Excellence! 🌟

Join us in recognizing some outstanding achievements from last season (2022-2023) by Swim Nova Scotia members:

👏 Julie Nolan-McCarthy (Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club) – Female Junior Swimmer of the Year
👏 Owen Nicholson (Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club) – Male Junior Swimmer of the Year
👏 Allison McCloy (Dalhousie Varsity Tigers) – Female Senior Swimmer of the Year
👏 Josh Sorensen (Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club) – Performance Coach of the Year
👏 Diane MacKenzie – Official of the Year

Diane, a Level 5 official with over 20 years of dedicated service, is respected across the swimming community. From grassroots to national-level events, Diane generously volunteers her time, mentors aspiring officials, and contributes to shaping the future of officiating. Her nomination to the prestigious Pan Am Aquatics List #5 by Swimming Canada is a testament to her exceptional skills and leadership.

👏 Nathan Mendel – Volunteer of the Year

Nathan’s dedication and leadership shine through his volunteer work since 2018. As the Volunteer Services Lead for swimming at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, Nathan’s proactive approach and attention to detail were instrumental in the event’s success. His commitment to promoting inclusivity and volunteerism enriches our swimming community.

🌟 They will be recognized at the upcoming Sport NS Support4Sport Awards on June 1st and at AA Spring Champs on June 7th. 🌟

Congratulations to all recipients for their outstanding contributions to advancing swimming in our Province! 🏊‍♀️🏅🏊‍♂️

🌟A huge shoutout to our dedicated officials from Atlantic Canada & across Canada for their unwavering support and outstanding contribution to the success of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials this week! 🌟

🙏🏼Special thanks to Kelley Polley , Mhiran Faraday and Diane MacKenzie from Nova Scotia for their exceptional leadership within our province. Your commitment to the sport is truly appreciated! 🙌🏊‍♂️🏅

🏊‍♀️🌟 Nova Scotia Swimmers Shine at 2024 Olympic & Para-Swimming Trials! 🌟🏊‍♂️

Nova Scotia’s top swimmers made a splash at the 2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Swimming Trials in Toronto, showcasing incredible talent and determination in the pool.

👏 Ella Collins of Acadia University broke records with a stellar performance in the Senior Women’s 100m Breaststroke, setting a new Nova Scotia Provincial Record with a time of 1:11.22.

🥇 The trials featured 857 athletes from 151 clubs nationwide, all competing for coveted spots to represent Canada at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, as well as other prestigious international events.

📋 Complete Results from Nova Scotia Swimmers

🌟 Ella Collins, Acadia Varsity Swim Team (ACAD) 100m Breaststroke 13th/ 1:11.22
200m Breaststroke 14th/ 2:36.47

🌟 Sophie Rooney (ACAD) 200m Backstroke 57th/ 2:24.69

🌟 Ella Dobson, Dalhousie Tigers Varsity Swim Team (DAL) 1500m Freestyle 53rd/ 18:03.96

🌟 Yannick Morgans (DAL) Junior 800m Freestyle 32nd/ 8:52.84
1500m Freestyle 40th/16:56.29

🌟 Logan Sparkes (DAL) 1500m Freestyle 16th/16:20.07

🌟 Aliyah Bloom, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC) Junior 200m Backstroke 32nd/2:22.40

🌟 Isobel McBride (HTAC) Junior 1500m Freestyle 40th/ 18:10.67

🌟 Alexia Morgans (HTAC) Junior 200m Butterfly 42nd/ 2:26.06

🌟 Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC) Junior 100m Breaststroke 12th/ 1:12.87
Junior 200m Breaststroke 9th/ 2:37.98

🌟 Owen Nicholson (HTAC) 400m Individual Medley 15th/ 4:36.60
800m Freestyle 22nd/ 8:27.28 1500m Freestyle 18th/16:21.98

🙌🏼These impressive performances highlight Nova Scotia’s rising prominence on the national stage, showcasing the dedication and talent within our swimming community.

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📣 RECORD ALERT📣

🎉Congratulations to Ella Collins (ACAD) for a new Female Long Course Provincial Record tonight at the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials🎉

🌟Senior 100m Breaststroke 1:11.22

👏🔥Way to go Ella🔥👏

🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Nova Scotia is sending ten of its finest swimmers to Toronto, ON for the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials at the Pan Am Pool from May 13th to 19th!

🎉 Here’s a shoutout to our NS athletes:

👏 Ella Collins (ACAD) - 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke
👏 Sophie Rooney (ACAD) - 200m Backstroke
👏 Ella Dobson (DAL) - 1500m Freestyle
👏 Yannick Morgans (DAL) - 800m Freestyle, 1500m Freestyle
👏 Logan Sparkes (DAL) - 1500m Freestyle
👏 Aliyah Bloom (HTAC) - 200m Backstroke
👏 Isobel McBride (HTAC) - 1500m Freestyle
👏 Alexia Morgans (HTAC) - 200m Butterfly
👏 Owen Nicholson (HTAC) - 400m IM, 800m Freestyle, 1500m Freestyle
👏 Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC) - 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke

🕤 Prelims kick off at 9:30am and finals at 6:00pm local time daily.

Wishing our swimmers the best of luck! 🍀🏅

Check out the link in our bio for more details, live results, and to catch the action live! 📺👀

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🌟Congratulations to Diane MacKenzie and Adam Sarty on receiving the prestigious Sandy Young Award at today’s Dalhousie Tigers Hall of Fame induction!

Your exceptional contributions to the Dalhousie Varsity Swim Team and ongoing volunteer efforts at all our Swim Nova Scotia & Swimming Canada events have truly made a difference.

Thank you for your dedication to our sport! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

Link in bio for their award biography 🔗

🌟🏊‍♂️ Today we wrapped up another fantastic provincial camp with Nova Scotia’s Next Gen swimmers! 🏊‍♀️🎉

We had 26 of Nova Scotia’s finest swimmers team up with 12 dedicated coaches, guided by our Technical Director, Lance Cansdale, and two-time Olympian, Savannah King from Head to Head. Together, we dove into a pool session and tackled a classroom session focused on managing nerves, and performance & pressure. 💡

🙏A big thank you to Savannah for sharing her inspiring Olympic journey with us and guiding us through the classroom sessions! 🌟

Big shoutout to all the coaches and swimmers who made this camp a big success! Here’s to many more! 🙌🌊✨