Things went swimmingly for a small team from Oak Bay High as athletes hit the water at Islands last month. During the meet in Nanaimo on Oct. 22, 12 young swimmers qualified for provincials.

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ItB次元官网网址檚 her first year running the team alongside educational assistant Meaghan Holahan who has been involved for several years. The team of 15 represents students from all grades.

With a short window, they start training at the end of September for what is a two-meet season. The team trains Fridays at nearby Oak Bay Recreation Centre with the occasional visit to Crystal Pool to practice diving off blocks.

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The swimmers are excited to head to provincials, Nov. 18 and 19 in Richmond, Seidel said.

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While swimming appears an individual sport, this team excels in the team aspect. B次元官网网址淓veryoneB次元官网网址檚 really great about cheering each other on,B次元官网网址� Seidel said.

That will come in handy as the team competes in all relays at the coming provincial competition.

TheyB次元官网网址檒l compete in the 200-metre medley relay and mixed 200-metre medley relay. A medley consists of four swimmers doing 50 metres each with each swimmer doing a different stroke B次元官网网址� backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle and butterfly. TheyB次元官网网址檒l also compete in the girlsB次元官网网址� 200m freestyle relay and the boysB次元官网网址� 200m freestyle relay.

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