07/18/2026
I didnāt grow up in sports but now Iām the mom of two competitive swimmers, and itās a role I never could have imagined.
Support. Feed. Drive. Cheer. Plan. Repeat.
And just when I think Iāve figured it out, thereās a new challenge, a new qualifying time, an injury, a new pool, a new lesson. Itās a rollercoaster, but one I wouldnāt trade for anything.
This past season was incredible, and Iām so proud of both of our boys for their energy, resilience and for their strong sense of team in this individual sport. Oh yes, and the swimming was pretty great too!ļæ½
Alistair started the season with a broken arm, and at the time it felt devastating. What followed was an incredible reminder of the strength of our swim family and community. They helped him stay positive until he was healthy enough to jump back into training in January. He worked so hard, qualified for Divisionals for the first time, and finished the season stronger than ever.
Oliver trained with incredible focus all year while balancing a demanding training, school and coaching workload. He set his sights on qualifying for Canadian Trials and came heartbreakingly close, missing the standard by just 0.03 seconds at the Mel Zajac International meet at UBC. Thatās the reality of this sport and itās tough. But instead of letting it define him, he kept showing up. He finished the season at Divisionals earning huge personal bests, podium finishes, and proving that resilience is just as important as results.
I also want to express my immense gratitude to the local businesses who sponsored Oliver and Alistair through the Campbell River Killer Whales this season. Your support helped make it possible for them to train, travel, and compete at meets that continue to shape them as athletes and as young people.
When local businesses invest in youth sports, theyāre investing in confidence, resilience, community, and the future.
A huge thank you to:ļæ½Gloss Dental
Freya Nordic Baking & Kaffeļæ½OK Tire Campbell River
Coastal Notary Group ā Kelsey Anglinļæ½Shoreline Orthodonticsļæ½Scott Ventures
We are so grateful for your generosity and for believing in our boys. It truly takes a community.