ESTEVAN - The Estevan Mermaids demonstrated the progress they have made during the 2022-23 season during their annual water show on April 2 at the Estevan Leisure Centre’s pool.
The evening started with performances by the mini-Mermaids program, with the youngest swimmers divided into three groups.
The show then shifted to solo routines. Masters athlete Chanel Thievin; junior swimmers Sasha Mantei, Ava Allen and Laura Swirski; youth members Rowyn Shier and Sierra Mantei; and under-12 competitors Isabelle Pyra and Violette Andrieieva impressed the crowd with their performances.
A couple of duets were performed, courtesy of Ava Allen and Sasha Mantei, and Calla Campbell and Alyssa Halkyard.
The Mermaids also had four team routines. The 10-and-under limited team was comprised of Harper Eskra, Ella Biette, Lexington Beaudry, Kayden Pukas, Eva Meyers, Brinley Groenveld and Patience Meyer. Next was the U12 limited team with Rory Miller, Ava Collomb, Harper Davies, Lia Mantei and Lainey Halkyard.
The youth team consisted of Sarah Pyra, Isabelle Pyra, Mahaley Fonstad, Sierra Mantei and Rowyn Shier. Finally, the Southeast Connections team included Ava Allen, Sasha Mantei, Marley Kradovill, Ella Leko, Payton Caldwell and Lily Popescu.
A scholarship was presented to Swirski, who is this year’s graduating swimmer, and then there was a recognition of board members and coaches. Susan Swirski was thanked for her contributions to the program.
Coaches for this year included head coach Shannon Wanner, and assistant coaches Ava Allen, Laura Swirski, Anna Lawrence, Amber Mantei, Kelsey Potoma, Chanel Thievin and Susan Swirski.
A grand finale wrapped up the evening.
