Photo courtesy of Megan Shapka, Lethbridge ynchrobelles Synchronized Swimming Club

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge Synchrobelles

Lethbridge Synchrobelles win silver at Canadian Prairie Championships

May 6, 2019 | 6:11 AM

REGINA, SK – Lethbridge athletes made Southern Alberta proud with a strong performance in Regina over the last few days.

The Lethbridge Synchrobelles Synchronized Swimming Club competed at the Canadian Prairie Championships May 2-5 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Lead by coach Kira Nelson, a team of eight competed in the 16-20 routine event and earned a silver medal finish in both routine and championship.

“This category is a challenge for this team as some of the team members are actually 13 and 14 years old,” read a release from the club.

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Strathcona Synatics, from Edmonton, earned first place.

In the 13 to 15 solo category, Jonah Pinksen was first in routine and third in championship. Tya Schow finished in 11^th place in routine and 10^th in championship.

For the 16 to 18 solo category, Mia Brodoway placed second in both routine and championship, while Sophia Foder placed sixth in routine and fifth in championship.

In the 16 to 18 figures category, Mia Brodoway finished second and Jamie Jak placed third.

Artistic swimming teams from across the country attended the event. Practices for the Synchrobelles will continue at the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre for the next two months for Spring Sync, where the teams will have the opportunity to work on skills for the 2019-2020 season.

The club hosts the Albert Artistic Swimming Masters Meet May 11-12 at the Max Bell Centre. The Synchrobelles will also be hosting two summer camps.