Nine Synchronized Swimming athletes named to Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games
Nov 24, 2014
Synchro BC is proud to announce the nine athletes who will compete for Team BC in synchronized swimming at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Alanna Stobbe, (Abbotsford, BC)
Emma Choo (Victoria, BC)
Katie Stirrat, (Vancouver, BC)
Katrina Hohensee (Kamloops, BC)
Lisa Koyama-Wong (Vancouver, BC)
Luiza Vasylyeva (Victoria, BC)
Sarah Jones (Victoria, BC)
Seray Sefayi (Surrey, BC)
Stefanie Dickinson (North Vancouver, BC)
Coaches:
Tara Gant, Victoria
Olena Foshchevska, Victoria
“It’s really exciting to be a part of Team BC and to take part in such a big event that so many great athletes have taken part in before us,” said Stefanie Dickinson (North Vancouver). “Working and training with the best in BC has been such a fun experience that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise and we are excited to go up against the best teams in Canada.”
The athletes started selection for the 2015 Canada Winter Games team in August 2013. They have gone through a series of selections throughout the 2013/2014 season and competed together in July 2014 at the US Open competition.
Being a part of the Canada Winter Games Team is such an amazing experience for me,” said athlete Sarah Jones (Victoria). “It has allowed me to meet and become friends with girls from other clubs who are just as enthusiastic about synchro as I am. Although the training camps have been hard, I have learned to deal with stressful and tiring situations and have come out stronger as an athlete and teammate. I am so looking forward to the Games. Go Team BC!”
“The team has training camps planned twice a month throughout the fall,” said Head Coach Tara Gant. “The girls have come together has a team well and great friendships have formed and I am sure they will have lasting memories.”
The team will be competing at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre on December 13 and 14 for the solo and duet selections which will lead to the Provincial Championships and Canada Winter Games send-off at Saanich Commonwealth Place (Victoria) February 13-15, 2015. At the 2015 Canada Winter Games the synchronized swimming competition will take place in the second week of the Games, February 22-28, 2015.
The athletes started selection for the 2015 Canada Winter Games team in August 2013. They have gone through a series of selections throughout the 2013/2014 season and competed together in July 2014 at the US Open competition.
Being a part of the Canada Winter Games Team is such an amazing experience for me,” said athlete Sarah Jones (Victoria). “It has allowed me to meet and become friends with girls from other clubs who are just as enthusiastic about synchro as I am. Although the training camps have been hard, I have learned to deal with stressful and tiring situations and have come out stronger as an athlete and teammate. I am so looking forward to the Games. Go Team BC!”
“The team has training camps planned twice a month throughout the fall,” said Head Coach Tara Gant. “The girls have come together has a team well and great friendships have formed and I am sure they will have lasting memories.”
The team will be competing at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre on December 13 and 14 for the solo and duet selections which will lead to the Provincial Championships and Canada Winter Games send-off at Saanich Commonwealth Place (Victoria) February 13-15, 2015. At the 2015 Canada Winter Games the synchronized swimming competition will take place in the second week of the Games, February 22-28, 2015.
About Synchro BC
Synchro BC was formed in 1952 and is the organization governs the sport of synchronized in the province providing opportunities for athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. Our programs include a wide range of participation, recreation and competitive levels to participants of all ages, genders, and skill levels. Synchro BC is a not-for-profit society with a volunteer Board of Directors, volunteer committees and a small office staff. For more information visit www.synchro.bc.ca
About Team BC
Team BC brings together the best athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff to represent British Columbia at the Canada Winter Games, Canada Summer Games, and Western Canada Summer Games. Team BC will send a dedicated team of 350 to the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, February 13 to March 1, 2015. For more information visit TeamBC.org.
About the Canada Winter Games
The Canada Games are a national multi-sport competition with participation from every province and territory in Canada. The Games are held every two years, alternating between winter and summer and are a key step in the development of Canada’s amateur athletes. The 2015 Canada Winter Games will be held in Prince George, bringing together approximately 3,300 athletes, coaches, and managers from every province and territory to compete in 19 sports.
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Contact:
Annie Smith
Executive Director
Synchro BC
604-333-3642
ed@synchro.bc.ca
Lia Threlfall
Team BC
Communications Manager
Office: 250-387-4688
Cell: 250-812-3887
liat@bcgames.org
Read the full press release at www.teambc.org
