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                Calgary's Toughest Guy

Aquabelles Train the Toughest Guy in Calgary

The Calgary Aquabelles took part in training Murray Swain for the  "Gerry Forbes Really Tough Guy Contest".  Proving once a for all that Synchro combines Grace with Power.  Murray and his swim partner Lyle definitely had the power but the grace part needed some work. 

3 duet teams had a few hours on Tuesday (October 18) to train with the Calgary Aquabelles Synchro Club.  On the next day (Wednesday, October 19) the duets performed their routines for the Aquabelles members and coaches who will judge their performances.  Only one duet could be deemed a winner and that contestant will qualify for the 50 grand. 

Swain's performance was enough to win them a spot in the finals for the Really Tough Guy Contest.  In the end they proved synchronized swimming was what it took to win the "Really Tough Guy" contest.

Murray and Lyle were crowned the winners.

The Calgary Aquabelles have been successful at consistently placing athletes on Synchro Canada National teams.  This year at the first annual Canadian Open Synchro Swim Nationals 2005, held May 12 - 15, the Calgary Aquabelles Synchro Club placed bronze in three events.

This event was an exclusive Tier 7 event, the highest skill level attainable in Synchro.  From all over Canada the best of the best competed at this year ending event.  Just qualifying to compete at this event is an accomplishment that has eluded many Synchro clubs.  Having two teams competing at this event is an outstanding accomplishment.

The Calgary Aquabelles Tier 7 Junior JM team proved that they are no stranger to the competitive spirit.  When it counted they come through in traditional Aquabelles style.  In Tier 7 Junior Team, Free Routine Combo and Solo  they captured bronze medals. 

That is not the only accomplishment that the Aquabelles are particularly proud of.  The Aquabelles placed two teams in the top six in the Tier 7 Junior Team event and the Free Routine Combo.  No other club was able to do this in the entire country.  Let alone in one event but two team events.  This is greater accomplishment than one might consider at first glance.  The amount of dedication and commitment from athletes and coaches both required to attain this success is impossible to measure.

This success and the many before it, is at testament to the outstanding coaching the club has been privileged to currently have on staff.