Stingrays Swim to Success at Provincials

The Hinton Stingrays swam to success at the 2023 Alberta and Northwest Territories Pool Lifesaving Championships in Camrose, Alberta, on April 1 and 2.

More than 300 swimmers from across the province competed in events that tested their athletic ability with?lifesaving skills and rescue equipment – and the Stingrays came home with 25 medals.

The medal recipients were:

• Max Testo: Obstacle, Gold; Manikin Carry, Gold; Manikin Carry with fins, Bronze; Tow with fins, Bronze; Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Silver
• Madoc Jones: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Silver
• Grayson Schindelka: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Silver
• Reid Amundrud: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Silver
• Lily Harasymiw-Martel: Obstacle, Bronze; Manikin Relay, Bronze
• Makenna Kaisner: Manikin Relay, Bronze
• Adelynn Zimmermann: Manikin Relay, Bronze
• Ella Kiemele: Manikin Relay, Bronze
• Ellaka Wallace: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Bronze
• Brynly O’Regan: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Bronze
• Emelyn Amundrud: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Bronze
• Mackenzie Mackay: Obstacle Relay, Bronze; Medley Relay, Bronze

The Town also acknowledges Peyton Tomko, Danika Mercer, Connor Mackay, and Kenzie O’Regan for participating in the Junior Lifesaving championships, as well as Madison Testo, Teigan Rusk, Hayden Amundrud, and Jabez Kim for participating in the Senior Lifesaving Championships. 

Alexa McEachern, Aquatics Supervisor for the Town of Hinton, said, “The Hinton Stingrays swimmers made the community very proud by showing the progress they have made throughout the season and demonstrating great sportsmanship. By participating in Junior Lifeguard Club, they are also making the community a safer place.”