February 27, 2007

Very competitive Team event at the swimming pool

WHITEHORSE (Yukon) - The swimming pool was the place to be tonight at the Canada Games. The team event are one of the best one to watch in synchronized swimming and is always well attended.

Team Quebec swam on a jungle theme routine and finished with a strong first with 83.500. Lagrange, the Head Coach, was very proud, "The team event is the priority for Team Quebec because it includes everyone" she said. Team Ontario was second with 80.167. The Ontario Coaching Staff felt the Team swam very well and in unity. It is a big step forward for them and they now are confident to be podium contenders.   Alberta followed in third (78.333). Vanessa Bray said:" the swim was safe because of music problem earlier this week but now we know we can move up the standings".

Tomorrow, the teams are off and will be experiencing Yukon. For schedule, draws and results visit www.synchro.ca and www.2007canadagames.ca

For more information please contact:

Catherine Gosselin-Després
Synchronized Swimming- Sport Information Officer
1-867-334-8982