November 20, 2009

CANADA GETS SWEEP AT HFFA'S SYNCHRO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Two words describe the outcome of the UANA Pan American Junior Synchronized Swimming Championships at Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics last weekend: Oh, Canada!

The Canadians swept every event in the competition for swimmers aged 18 or younger from a dozen other countries in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

The most tightly contested event was also the most-anticipated: the team finals. The U.S. team actually outscored the Canadians with its routine, but Canada edged the Americans for the gold medal when the scores from the compulsory “Figures” competition were figured in. Colombia finished third to join the North American neighbors on the medal stand.

“Tonight’s performance was amazing,” Team USA Head Coach Kim Wurzel-LoPorto said of the United States’ team.

“It met and exceeded my expectations.”
  

In the solo category, Canada’s Chloe Isaac took home the gold medal. Team USA’s Madison Crocker was second and Colombia’s Monica Arango third.
  

In the duet division, Canada’s Annabelle Frappier and Emilia Kopcik took gold, with Team USA’s Crocker and Emily Dillon taking silver. The Colombians again took bronze with the team of Arango and Laura Marquez.
  

In the free combination routine, Canada bested Colombia for top honors.
— John Deem/Lake Norman Citizen

About Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA):
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics is about family, fitness and fun. Dedicated HFFA staffers produce an exciting variety of programs and partnerships that connect the community and enable members to experience and achieve the most in health, wellness, and total fitness. Built in 2001, the 88,000-square-foot HFFA facility features state-of-the-art aquatic and fitness components, including a 50-meter pool, a 25-yard warm water pool, an outdoor family fun pool, full-court gymnasium, complete fitness center, and group exercise studio.  As the only public facility in the Southeast with an Olympic-sized, 50-meter competition pool and 10-meter dive tower, HFFA regularly hosts aquatics events with up to 2,000 spectators for regional, national, and international swim and dive competitions. For more information, please call (704) 766-2222 or visit www.hffa.com.

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