The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swimming team enjoyed a successful showing at the Sandra Roberts National Stream Provincial Championships at the Lawson Aquatic Centre in Regina on the weekend.
The Mermaids captured first place out of six competitive groups in the aged 13 to 15 category with overall marks of 110.490 and a third place finish of 53.80 with their shark-themed routine. In figures, Hannah Mantei placed first out of 40 competitors with a score of 59.7498, Gemma Bittman came in second with a mark of 59.3335, Nyla Dyck finished fifth with 58.0833 points and Haley Copeland captured seventh place with a score of 57.0833.
Bittman and Mantei also participated in the national stream competition placing 11th and 12th, respectively, with marks of 59.7927 and 59.5852.
Marlie Weinrauch represented the Mermaids in the aged 16 to 18 division. The swimmer finished in seventh place with a score of 58.5208.
The Mermaids entered two groups in the aged 11 to 12 category. These groups finished fourth and sixth in routines with marks of 51.2000 and 48.1333 and championship scores of 101.9709 and 95.2445.
A number of Mermaids finished in the top ten for novice figures. Annalise Weinrauch captured third place with a score of 50.3335, Lindsay Mack came in behind her with 50.2500 points and Gracie Dzuba brought up the rear with a mark of 45.8335.
In 10 and under figures, Jordyn Tarnes captured first place hitting a mark of 54.6668. Laura Swirski and Rebecca Duncan were the Mermaids' lone entry in duets and placed second with a routine score of 50.6000 and a championship mark of 103.9749.
The Mermaids have two more competitions this season in March and April. The girls will show off all the hard work they've put into their routines at the RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre during their annual water show in April.
