Magazine May-June 2017

AQUATICS

Merlion League A big congratulations to our swimmers who represented The American Club swim team at the Merlion League that took place at The British Club on Sunday, February 12. It was the team’s first competition this year, and we sent a total of 22 swimmers who participated in 65 events. We achieved a total of 35 personal best times. Our competent team also amassed a total of 17 Gold, 11 Silver and 5 Bronze medals – an amazing feat! In late 2016, our Club introduced the SwimAmerica program to Members. We are pleased to share that since the inception of the program, we have seen a great deal of improvement in our Station 5 to 10 swimmers; 13 of our swimmers who participated in the Merlion League benefited from the SwimAmerica program – evident in their amazing results! Shooting Stars swim team: Megan Eyring, Liam Blakney, Alexia Abou Ghannam, Karl Abou Ghannam, Avery Bretting, Maile Sullivan, Zara Ghale and Angus Murphy SwimAmerica program: Bailey Lewis, Alicia Gilbertson, Alexander Gilbertson, Eric Abou Ghannam, Jack Ward, Mekaael Kazmi, Lola Murphy, Amaan Malhotra, Chloe Ward, Emma Ward, Lydia Ward, Helena Curtis, Shelby Bretting and Caio Sullivan

49 THE AMERICAN CLUB MAY / JUN 2017