Stingrays Swimming

It is with heavy hearts and sincerest condolences to the Harris family that we, the swimming community, say goodbye to our beloved friend and family member C. Laura Harris.

Laura was an inspiration to everyone that she came in contact with. She was encouragement personified and the most positive person that you would ever meet.

Although picking up the Sport of Swimming following having her children: Olivia, Kate, and Becky, swimming quickly became second nature to Laura. When the then Stingrays Head Coach Gary VanderMeulen (1998 – 2003) suggested she coach the “High Performance Lane” she readily and eagerly agreed.

From her ‘Step 1’ & ‘Step 2’ Swimmers, to her Cowichan Masters, the co-creation of the Stseelhtun Swimmers and her ‘Mini Rays’ Laura exuded a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm that was second to none.

We invite you to attend Laura’s Memorial to be held at the Duncan Christian Reform Church (930 Trunk Rd) on Saturday, June 6^th at 11am.

Our local newspapers have succinctly and eloquently wrote about the ever – energetic Laura:

Cowichan Newsleader & Pictorial: CLICK HERE TO READ

Cowichan Valley Citizen: CLICK HERE TO READ

You are welcome to leave comments at the sites above, or if you prefer, you may read and leave comments here: Laura Harris Memorial

DST SOCIALS:

Part A: Friday, June 26th - Last Day of Swimming for the Regional A & B Groups! All DST members are welcome to come have a fun swim at the CAC in lieu of your last practice of the 2008 / 2009 season. Starting at around 4:00 pm to as late as you want… come in as a public swimmer and let the front desk know you are a DST member.

Part B: Sunday, June 28th - DST Team Social at the Moose Lodge in Duncan! Potluck style where ALL members and their families are encouraged to attend. A Social gathering complete with participation awards and Pre Registration. Don’t miss this fun event!

DST IN THE NEWS:

Stingrays keep up the pace in Mel Zajac meet
- Don Bodger, Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial

Published: May 28, 2009

Every event is a high-speed chase in the Mel Zajac International swim meet at the UBC Aquatic Centre.

Three girls from the Duncan Stingrays swim team not only held their own against the elite competition, but established club records in the process. Veronica Reid, Tamara Garriock and Samantha Jory all put every ounce of energy into each event.

To read the rest of the article: CLICK HERE

DST IN THE NEWS:

Duncan trio makes splash at Zajac meet
- Sarah Simpson, The Citizen

Published: May 27, 2009

The 2009 Mel Zajac Jr. International Invitational swim meet is one of the top swim meets around.

"This meet was actually a higher level than the Canadian Senior Nationals," said Stingrays coach Leanne Sirup. "It was a huge meet."

This year, of the 514 swimmers competing at the University of British Columbia's aquatic centre on May 22-24, three were Duncan Stingrays.

To read the rest of the article: CLICK HERE

DST QUALIFIERS (MAY):

The Duncan Swim Team Staff and Executive wish to congratulate May's Age Group National Qualifier:

Samantha Jory

And May's Provincial AA Qualifiers:

Nicole Fredrickson
Eric Hartford
Jeremy Kissack
Laura Kissack
Chelsea Langelo
Savanah Munzar
James Ogihara-Kertz
Sydney Rhoades

Way to go swimmers!

DST QUALIFIERS (APRIL):

The Duncan Swim Team Staff and Executive wish to congratulate April's Provincial AA Qualifiers:

Britnie Hearsey
Martin Reidel

Congratulations, swimmers!