Category: Swimming
“Put Your Heart And Mind To It And You Can Do Anything” – Maddy Lavoie
Madison Lavoie is an NCAA swimmer for Delta State University. Below is what Lavoie had to say for International Women's Day: "My biggest piece of ... Read More
“They Are Perfect The Way They Are” – Shona Branton
Shona Branton is a USports swimmer for the Western University Mustangs. Here is Branton's message to women and girls for International Women's Day: "Being a ... Read More
The Segregation Of Swimming, And The Lasting Impact On The Sport
When we talk about sports in Canada and the United States, it's often hockey that takes the brunt of criticism for an ongoing culture problem, ... Read More
Lavoie Wins Multiple Gold At Conference Championships
Madison Lavoie (front row, third from right) and her Delta State teammates Wheatley's Madison Lavoie, who swims for Delta State University had a medal filled ... Read More
Lavoie Earns Delta State Athlete of the Week Honours
Wheatley's Madison Lavoie was named the Delta State Guaranty Bank Featured Athletes of the Week. Lavoie won three individual events in a dual meet against the ... Read More
Matteis, Sasseville Qualify For Olympic Trials
A pair of Chatham-Kent swimmers, Quinn Matteis and Genevieve Sasseville have qualified for the Canadian Olympic Trials. Both are ranked in the top 30 Nationally ... Read More
Lavoie Takes Six Silvers In Christmas Races
Wheatley's Maddy Lavoie got off the blocks quickly in the Delta State Christmas Invitational. She collected six second place finishes at the event. Lavoie came in ... Read More
Chatham-Kent’s Brendan Van Herk, Making CK Proud
Chatham-Kent sends athletes across Ontario, Canada, and the globe each year to compete athletically. Sponsored by baCK to Chatham-Kent, we’ll be featuring local athletes who ... Read More
Shona Branton Hoping To Hit The Water Soon With Western
Shona Branton will swim for Western Local swimmer Shona Branton is hoping to hit the water soon with the Western University Mustangs, who she committed ... Read More
Brendan Van Herk Faster Than Ever In Return To The Pool
Brendan Van Herk returned to the pool with the University of Regina of Regina Cougars, and was faster than ever, setting two personal best times. ... Read More
Life On Campus Different During Pandemic For Local Athletes In The USA
University of Arkansas at Little Rock With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the United States, most University campuses are in varying stages of lockdown. ... Read More
Chatham’s Swim Team Decimated, Forcing Local Swimmers To Abandon Ship
The Chatham Y Pool Sharks have been a staple in the Chatham-Kent sports community for years. The continued closure of local pools has delivered a ... Read More
Blenheim’s Pool Open To Employees…Just Not To The Public Or Competitive Swimmers
Blenheim's Gable Rees Pool Frustration among Chatham-Kent's swimming community continues to grow. That frustration grew deeper after it was learned that Chatham-Kent Municipal lifeguards have ... Read More
Chatham Y Pool Sharks Headed To Essex As CK Pools Remain Closed
Chatham-Kent's top local swimmers will be practicing in Essex until local pools re-open. Despite the fact Windsor-Essex was the last region in the Province of ... Read More