2011-2012

Olympic Trials continued in Montreal today, with two of our swimmers competing in the day’s events. 

Stefanie Schmidt turned out another strong performance in her 100 Backstroke, again just a few tenths over her best time with 1:06.48, which bodes well for her performance in the 200 Backstroke, Schmidt’s best event, on Day 6.

Ian Mattock competed in the 200 Butterfly, scoring a best long course time with 2:08.50.

The London 2012 Olympic Trials got off to a great start today in Montreal, with four UVPCS swimmers competing for the team: Nicholas Sinclair, Ian Mattock, Stefanie Schmidt, and Rachael Newman.  Open-water trials don’t take place until June, when Richard Weinberger will have his own shot at making the team. 

The meet this past weekend was a crowded and hot one but our swimmers did very well, coming home with lots of best times and some new standards in their pockets. Here is a quick summary of their results and stories from Coach Mark...

We had a number of 100 % Best Time swimmers:
James Camarda 100%BT
Nicholas Camarda 100% BT
Georgia Hanley 100%BT
Jane Maycock 100%BT

On March 1-4, twenty-three PCS swimmers, their coaches and families headed to Surrey for the Provincial Short-Course AAA Championships.  PCS had a good meet with 13 podium finishes, 4 new club records and at least 2 new meet records.  Coaches Rod and Brent were providing poolside updates via our Tweet the Meet twitter feed.

Congratulations to Vicky Mock on being selected for the BC Provincial Age Group team based on her performance over the weekend at the Provincial Championships. Vicky will travel with the team to Montreal at the end of March for a training camp and competition.

From Coach Rod.

Hanna Carter had a great performance in the 15 year old girls 100m Breaststroke with a best time and gold medal.

From Coach RodA best time and a silver medal in the 200 breaststroke for Aidan Thirkell.  He closed from fourth to second in the second half. Great race!

Here are some photos from AAA's: Jon McKay with a bronze in the 1500 FR; Hanna drawing the PCS colours on Jackson; and, Vicky Mock with a bronze in the 800 FR.

Check out Tweet the Meet on the PCS homepage for updates from coach Rod and coach Brent (I'd include coach Mark as well, but we're still teaching him how to use his phone!)

Congratulations the Pacific Coast Swimmers who competed at the 85th Annual School Swim Championships this past weekend.