The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swimming club wrapped up a busy year with their annual water show on Saturday night at the RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre.
All members of the Mermaids were able to showcase what they have learned this season. It began with performances by the mini Mermaids, which has nearly three dozen swimmers, and the masters Mermaids team.
Solo routines came courtesy of Cynthia Goudy in the recreation program, Rachel Duncan in the 10-and-under limited stream competitive (LTD) division, Haley Copeland and Hannah Mantei in the 13 to 15 provincial stream (PS) class, Breanna Lawrence in the 16 to 18 LTD, and Courtney Reetz in the 16 to 18 recreation program.
Mackenzie Pridell, who is part of the national team, provided a guest performance.
Duets were supplied by Jersey Hirkala and Seriah Potoma in the 11 and 12 PS, Laura Swirski and Rebecca Duncan in the 13 to 15 PS, and Shannon Wanner and Amber Mantei in the masters division.
The Team Saskatchewan routine demo and the University of Regina Cougars trio, featuring Mermaids alumni Mackenzie Dahl, entertained the audience with their abilities.
Five teams also performed during the evening. Sarah Greening, Alyssa Halkyard, Elle Meyers, Claire Mowchenko, Eva Schmidt, Rowyn Shier, Nevaeh Walkely and Charlotte Waldegger were part of the 10-and-under LTD squad.
Three of the teams were from the 11 and 12 age group. The 11 and 12 LTD team was comprised of Aivry Culy, Rachel Duncan, Emily Greening, Kara Groshong, Andri Groenveld, Isabella Michael and Camryn Westling.
An 11 and 12 PS squad included Gracie Dzuba Lindsay Mack, Sasha Mantei, Jordyn Tarnes, Alianna Young and Alandra Young.
Kyra Driedger, Jersey Hirkala, Gabrielle Jocelyn, Seriah Potoma, Laura Swerski, Emily Tarnes, Katie Waldegger and Annalise Weinrach were on the other 11 and 12 PS team.
The 13 to 15 PS team was comprised of Gemma Bittman, Haley Copeland, Maya Daoust, Rebecca Duncan, Nyla Dyck, Caitlin Graham, Hannah Mantei and Marlie Weinrauch.
The event wrapped up with a scholarship presentation to graduating member Courtney Reetz, and a grand finale with members of the competitive team.
