CONGRATULATIONS SWIMMERS!!!

We had an outstanding season and we are so glad you were part of it! At our Friday Awards Ceremony, all swimmers received a certificate with their fastest times of the season and medals based on these times (bronze, silver, and gold medal times as well as team records are listed in the team handbook for your reference). Just in case you missed the event and could not pick up your swimmer awards, the family filing cabinet will be at DHSC Member Services for the next few weeks. The deserving recipients are listed below:

High Point Awards – The high point award is given to the swimmers in each age group and gender that earned the most points in all swim meets.

6&U Girls High point runner up – Maggie Wells and WINNER– Ella Roberts
6&U Boys high point runner up – Samuel Stone and WINNER – Kyle Lineweaver
7/8 Girls High point runner up – Lucy Wood and WINNER – Kaitlin Niedziejko
7/8 Boys High point runner up – Quentin Perry and WINNER – Payton Zdroik
9/10 Girls High point runner up –  Hannah Fogelstrom and WINNER – Georgia Claibourne
9/10 Boys High point runner up – Mason Hally and WINNER – Reece Lewis
11/12 Girls High point runner up – Alaina Halter and WINNER – Katrina Sudweeks
11/12 Boys High point runner up – Sean Meads and WINNER – Jack Olender
13&O Girls High point runner up – Emilee Troy and WINNER – Laura Christensen
13&O Boys High point runner up –Tim Noonan and WINNER – Joey Cecchini
OVERALL GIRLS TEAM HIGH POINT CHAMPION – Emma Lapum
OVERALL BOYS TEAM HIGH POINT CHAMPION – Spencer Gordon

Beat the Clock Awards – This award recognizes those swimmers who have dropped the most cumulative time over the entire season, some dropping over two minutes! Many of our newest swimmers earned this award which truly shows their great progress and dedication the entire season!
6&U Girls – Selia Redman          6&U Boys – Brayden Geis
7/8 Girls – Madison LeVake        7/8 Boys – Chase Wheeler
9/10 Girls – Emily Roberts          9/10 Boys – Ryan Plowman
11/12 Girls – Teresa Pierson       11/12 Boys – Angelo DeJesus
13&O Girls – Maria Lewis           13&O Boys – Evan Almgren
OVERALL TOP BEAT THE CLOCK SWIMMER – Alison Arndt

Time Popper Awards – This trophy is awarded to those swimmers who popped or improved their times at every meet! On average these swimmers popped their times over 20 times throughout the season – boy that is a lot of otter pops!
6&U Girls – Maggie Wells          6&U Boys – Jack Doria
7/8 Girls – Ari Toy                     7/8 Boys – Quentin Perry
9/10 Girls – Jessica Caywood    9/10 Boys – Logan Baer
11/12 Girls – Kaitlynn Zdroik      11/12 Boys – Dustin Durham
13&O Girls – Sabrina Rocha      13&O Boys – Joe Carpio

Most Improved Swimmer.   This trophy is awarded to those swimmers who demonstrated the most improvement and growth throughout the entire season. These swimmers worked hard at practices and applied the instruction given by the coaches! 
6&U Girls – Madison Staab        6&U Boys – Connor Tompkins
7/8 Girls – Shelby Hunt              7/8 Boys – Julian Lopez
9/10 Girls – Amalia Fowler         9/10 Boys – Santino Jackson
11/12 Girls – Madison Wheeler  11/12 Boys – Braedan Fowler
13&O Girls – Deanna Martinez   13&O Boys – Dustin Strain

Team Spirit Award – Throughout the season we held some fun team building activities and encouraged good sportsmanship and team work.  At all the meets the coaches noticed that two individuals in particular consistently cheered and encouraged their team mates.
10&U – Mason Hally      AND      11&O – Brienna Smith

Special Times – The following swimmers have achieved special times which is half a second away from breaking previous records:    

- Emilee Troy – 13/14 Girls, 50 Free (26.56), 100 IM (1:10.50)
- Laura Christensen – 15&O Women, 100 IM (1:09.26), 100 Back (1:10.53)
- Katrina Sudweeks – 11/12 girls, 100 IM (1:10.22)
- Mason Hally – 9/10 boys, 100 IM (1:26.06)
- Reece Lewis – 9/10 boys, 50 Free (31.80)
- Spencer Gordon – 13/14 boys, 50 Free (25.19)
- Justin Stafford – 15&O Men, 100 Free (47.87)

12. Record Breakers. 10 swimmers set 12 new Aquaknights records this year!

- Katrina Sudweeks – 11/12 Girls  - 50 Breaststroke (34.75)
- Emilee Troy – 13/14 Girls - 50 Backstroke (32.75) AND 50 Butterfly (30.28)
- Ella Roberts – 6&U Girls - 25 Free (18.12)
- Austin Thors – 7/8 Boys - 25 Breast (21.83)
- Mason Hally – 9/10 Boys - 50 Free (31.22)
- Jack Olender – 11/12 Boys - 50 Free (27.19)   AND   50 Fly (31.32)
- Mo DuLong – 15/18 Women - 100 Breast (1:18.75)
- Laura Christensen – 15/18 Women - 100 Fly (1:08.54)
- Joey Cecchini – 15/18 Men - 100 Breast (1:05.78)
- Luke Deneen – 13/14 Boys - 50 Free (24.74)

Sportsmanship Award– This award recognizes four individuals that demonstrated good sportsmanship throughout the season.
  10&U Girls – Jessica Rubin          10&U Boys – Tyler Rohlfs
   11&O Girls – Alysianna Halter     11&O Boys – Gabe Clarke

Most Inspirational – Through their actions and leadership by example, the following four swimmers have inspired their teammates to perform to the best of their ability.
10&U Girls – Madison Ardnt           10&U Boys – Dallas Lendaris
   11&O Girls – Jessica Moyer        11&O Boys – Austin Kimbrell

Coaches Award – Finally, the following four swimmers are well-rounded, hard working athletes that work through adversity, challenge themselves and others, and show true dedication to the sport and team.
  10&U Girls – Grace Johnston        10&U Boys – Christian Bennett
   11&O Girls – Charissa Taylor       11&O Boys – Luke Deneen

Aquaknights Swim Team at Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa is a summer recreation team that offers children, ages 4 to 18 years old, an opportunity to swim competitively.

The team is dedicated to providing a positive family-oriented environment where each swimmer is motivated and challenged to achieve his or her potential, as well as build self-esteem by participating in a team sport.

Aquaknights emphasizes teamwork, good sportsmanship, hard work, and fun. Swimmers interested in having fun, learning or refining stroke and racing techniques, and making new friends are encouraged to join our recreational swim team which has been competing in the area for over 30 years.