Pictou County Mariners

👏 👏 Way to go, Amelia!!

Acadia has welcome Amelia Boudreau to the program for the upcoming swimming season.

She joins the Axewomen from New Glasgow and her home club, the Pictou County Mariners. Her primary stroke is backstroke, but she has completely regularly in fly and IM events this season.

“I am so excited to get to continue my swimming career at Acadia where I can further develop as a swimmer and student,” she said. “This university has so much to offer and I cant wait to make memories with new teammates and coaches.”

Boudreau was a member of the Mariners for the last eight years. She was a rookie of the year award recipient and recently received the club’s most spirit and excellence in swimming award in 2022-23.

She has enroled in the psychology program at Acadia.

Shout-out to the Mariners who volunteered at the Johnny Miles Marathon yesterday!
And congrats to all who participated - such a great day!! 😎

So much to celebrate as we end another fantastic Mariner season! Congratulations to all our swimmers on your growth and efforts this year in the pool! 🤩

We wish our graduating swimmers - Amelia, Jami, Sydney and Lily - all the best as they head of to university next year. Their leadership, inspiration and big smiles will be missed!

Special thanks to Coaches Ed, Kristie and Tara who make it all possible with their dedication, encouragement and guidance! Your summer break is well deserved!! Our Juniour Coaches - Anna, Luke, Amelia and Jami - have also been a special part of our season, and we know our younger swimmers especially appreciate you all.

And big thank you to the PCM executive who arranged our evening of celebration and do so much behind the scenes work to keep our team running all season long!

Thank you all!!! 💚 💙

Huge congrats to Coach Ed who was named Development Coach of the Year! We all know how fantastic he is, and are so proud of his well-deserved recognition. 💙

🏆 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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Well done, Henry!!

🏆🌟 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! 🎉🏊‍♂️🌟

Congratulations to all! And especially Lily!!

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! 🎉

Our swimmers have been making a splash 💦 the past few weeks with lots of new best times and medals 🏅

Congrats to all swimmers 🏊
Keep up the great work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Explosion Merch available for order now!

Good luck to all swimmers heading to PEI today!!
Swim fast and then faster!! 😆

We can't wait to see all of our friends from around the Maritimes at this weekend's meet. Those Eliminators are gonna be Fast and Furious!!! See you all on deck tomorrow. 🎉♥️🔥🏆🏊‍♂️

Huge thank you to our friends at Bell Aliant Centre for helping us host this great event!

Summerside Dolphin Swim Club Cape Breton Dorados Swim Team CNBO Codiac Vikings Aquatic Club Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club Pictou County Mariners CENIM Club élite de Natation des Îles Truro Centurions Swim Club

A star on the court AND in the pool! Congratulations Yewon!!

HUGE congratulations to junior girls district badminton champion Yewon Chung! Yewon had a perfect 10-0 record this week and represented the Wolverines with awesome sportsmanship in every match.

Up next, Yewon moves on to next week's regional tournament in Truro.

Awesome job, Yewon!

Message from Coach Ed:

At this morning’s practice swimmers suited up for a practice called the Thunderdome.

11 Best Times were achieved!

Gold: Luke MacLean 63 points
Silver: Luke Prest 50 points
Bronze: Nora Prest 48 points
4th: Tie: Amelia Boudreau and Sophie Hannah 46 points.

Mariners are working hard!! 💪🏻 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🏊🏻‍♂️

Lily swims this morning at Easterns! 🏊🏻‍♀️

50 breast at 11:42 am in heat 2 lane 7.
Truro Centurion Audrey Parker is in the same heat. 2 for 1 action!

Tomorrow, she swims the 50 free at 9:30.

View here: 🏊𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
The 2024 Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships, taking place on Thursday, March 21, 2024 to Sunday, March 24, 2024, located at PEPS Université de Laval Quebec City, QC Canada, Don't miss this interesting event.

📲Here's how to watch the 2024 Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships broadcast on :https://free-register-sports.boxscast.com/swimming.php?live=2024%20Speedo%20Eastern%20Canadian%20Championships%20in%20Universit%C3%A9%20de%20LavalQuebec%20City%20on%20March%2021-24th

The Eswim and University of Calgary Swim Club look to continue their banner streak with over 400 athletes getting ready for the 2024 Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships.

4K Sports Live Stream 2024 Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships in Université de LavalQuebec City on March 21-24th

Best of luck to PCM swimmer, Lily MacLean, who is off to compete in the Eastern Canadian Swim Championships in Quebec City!!

📣Get ready to cheer on Nova Scotia swimmers as they dive into the 2024 Eastern Canadian Swimming Championships! 🌊💥 From March 21st to 24th, the pool at PEPS Université de Laval in Quebec City will be lit with incredible racing in the pool! 🔥🔥

🌟 Leading the charge are 26 swimmers from across Nova Scotia, representing clubs across the province 🌟

👊Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club (DCSC):
Sophia Deane, Alex Jonsen-Humble


👊Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC):
Madelaine Baikie, Rachael Blackmore, Aliyah Bloom, Yael Bloom, John Cluett, Ethan Daniel, Clara Durling, Elle Holland, Isobel McBride, Maria McDougall, Eadaoin McGrath, Alexia Morgans, Leanna Morgans, Chris Nguyen, Julie Nolan-McCarthy, Dima Popkov, Maya Rasic, Lukka Terauds, Mikaela van den Berg Smith


👊Pictou County Mariners (PCM):
Lily MacLean


👊Sackville Waves Aquatic Team (SWAT):
Ethan Kershaw, Eugene Legge

👊Truro Centurions Swim Club (TCSC):
Ava Nettleton, Audrey Parker

🚨 **Mark your calendars! Preliminaries kick off at 9:00am local time, with finals splashing down at 6:00pm daily! 🚨

🔗Link in bio for live results🔗

Way to go, everyone!! 👏 👏

Good luck, Mariners!! Swim fast!

Hey All!
Dryland training is cancelled for today.
Extra time back to our athletes to help out around the house and do some chores 😉

East Coast Champs Merch order!!

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The deadline for orders is January 31st, 2024 ⏰

Hey Swimmers!!

Get ready to dive into style at the AA Winter Champs swim meet! The online store for exclusive event swag is now open, featuring a great selection of gear to showcase your team spirit.

Important Details:

Event Dates: Friday, February 23rd to Sunday, February 25th

**Swag Pre-Order Deadline: Monday, January 22nd**

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Congratulations to Lily!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C15el3-JFEl/?igsh=MXV0cmd4YTNhazUwbA==

Warm-ups are on for day two of the Candy Cane AG meet in Truro! Energy is high and we’re feeling festive! Go Mariners, go!!

Volunteer officials are an essential part of the Swimteam experience! Our team is in need of officials - if any PCM parents are interested in learning more about the roles and training process, please reach out the executive and we’ll help you out!!

Do you want to have the best seat in the house and help us run incredible meets in Nova Scotia ❓❓❓

Swim Nova Scotia is offering a number of virtual officials clinics in November:
🙋🏽‍♀️Turn Clinic – Tuesday November 7th 6:30-8:45pm
🙋🏽‍♀️Starter Clinic – Wednesday November 8th 6:30-8:45pm
🙋🏽‍♀️Chief Finish Judge/Chief Judge Electronics Clinic – Thursday November 9th 7:00-8:30pm
🙋🏽‍♀️Stroke Clinic – Tuesday November 14th 6:30-8:00pm
🙋🏽‍♀️Chief Recorder Clinic – Wednesday November 15th 7:00-8:00pm

⭐️Level 1 (Intro to swimming and safety marshal clinics) is the pre-requisite for all clinics⭐️

💻 Materials and zoom links will be emailed to the participants after registration 💻

⭐️There are no costs associated with any of the clinics⭐️

For more information on how to register as an official in Nova Scotia or to sign up for any of these clinics, contact Swim NS: [email protected]

Relay meet yesterday and sprint meet today - a fast and exciting start to the 2023 - 2024 meet season! Go Mariners!!

Dal Sprint Meet is just about underway! Good luck swimmers! 👊👊👊

We hope everyone in our Mariner family is enjoying a great Thanksgiving weekend! We have much to be thankful for, but a special shoutout of gratitude to the parent volunteers, executive and YMCA BIG Cove staff who made our team-building weekend a super fun success! Thank you all!!

Photo credits to Christine Booth, Christian Prest and assistants! 😉 📸

Know a child who might be interested in swimteam?

The Mariners are holding a FREE trial-week where swimmers ages 7+ can give it a try! They will participate in a regularly scheduled training time for three days:

Monday Sept 25th: 5:30 - 6:30
Tuesday Sept 26th: 5:30 - 6:30
Thursday Sept 28th: 4:30 - 5:30

Location: Pictou Fisheries Pool

Our coaches are skilled, encouraging and a lot of fun! (Swimmers should be able to navigate the length of the pool without aid - proper stroke technique will be taught!)

Questions? Please reach out to our registrar, Jenn Chabassol, for more information or to sign up! [email protected]

**please share!** 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🏊🏻‍♂️

Thanks to the Mariners who volunteered this morning at the Melmerby Triathlon! What a beautiful morning to take in some awesome athletic performances. Great to see our PHAST friends, Lilly and Nolan, participating! And special shout-out to Mariner Mom, Beth MacKenzie, for completing the Olympic distance!!
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This is a late post, but i thought I would share a few pictures from our end of year banquet back in June. It was a great evening of food and laughs while recognizing and celebrating all the hard work, dedication and achievements of all our swimmers and coaches.

The Mariners are more than teammates - it’s also a supportive and encouraging family of friends, and it shows in the smiles, camaraderie and high fives on and off the deck . (For swimmers and families alike!) We are so grateful for Coaches Ed, Kristie and Tara who inspire the athleticism, competitiveness and sportsmanship of our swimmers.

We also officially said goodbye to our graduating swimmers. Ian, Owen, Blayse, Mya and Angus - your leadership and positive impact will be seen in our younger swimmers for years to come. You will definitely be missed, and we wish you all the best!!

Have a wonderful summer, and see you back on deck in September!!
~ Adeline

Almost 300 swimmers from Ontario, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia participated in the Ken Dunn East Coast Championships from July 8-12 in Halifax. Seven Mariners qualified and competed, and we are so proud of all of them!! This was a fast meet with incredible swimmers, and our team represented Pictou County well and with pride! Seven swimmers swam *30* Personal Bests times 🤩, 8 A-finals and 2 B-finals! Amazing!!

This morning the meet wrapped up with an Open Water swim at Long Lake. Anna, Amelia, Kiera, Luke and Nathan all swam the 1km event with Nolan and Lily from PHAST. What a great way to end the season! Congrats Mariners! It’s now time for you and Coach Ed to enjoy some summer vacation. 😎