At the Humboldt Hammerheads awards night, coach Leisl Lefebvre expressed gratitude towards the parents for their unwavering support, from driving swimmers to practices to cheering at meets. The swimmers were also commended for their dedication and willingness to try new races, highlighting the unique balance between individual pursuits and team spirit in speed swimming.
Lefebvre gave special recognition to the Junior coaches for their foundational work with the youngest swimmers, which forms the backbone of the club's growth. Lefebvre extended appreciation to Hailey Schick for her valuable time spent as a parent on deck and the hope for her continued involvement as a coach in the future.
Lefebvre emphasized the club's coaching philosophy of mastering all four strokes and successfully swimming an IM (Individual Medley), citing Emma Michel and Taylor Possberg as commendable examples who achieved this goal at provincials.
The awards ceremony included the presentation of trophies based on the points generated by each swimmer throughout the year. The competition for the hi point awards was tight, showcasing the increasing strength and speed of the team, with both winners and runners-up being acknowledged for their outstanding achievements.
Hi Point Female -
- Aidra Angelstad - 196 points
- Annika Eggerman-Hauk - 144 points
- Abbey McLarty - 135
Hi Point Male -
- Cuyler Brooks - 211 points
- Taylor Possberg - 159 points
- Cohen Gasper - 143 points
Hi Point 18 and Over
- Chase Hall - 203 points
- Lauryn MacLean - 64 points
Top Novice Award
- Annika Eggerman-Hauck
Most Improved Female 12 and under
- Skylar Michel - average of 11.4 seconds
- Ruth Schick - average of 7.67 seconds
- Esther Osborne - average of 6.6 seconds
Most Improved Male 12 and under
- Ben Saretsky - average of 12.17 seconds
- DJ Fisher - average of 5.57 seconds
- Xavier Kozar - average of 4.53 seconds
Most Improved Senior
- Sienna Zimmerman - average of 6.87 seconds
- Sophia Zimmerman - average of 5.81 seconds
- Taylor Possberg - average of 5.6 seconds
Guppy Award
- Serenity Moorman
Most Dedicated Swimmer
- Dylan Fleischhacker
- Congeniality Award
- Liam Zimmerman
Family Award
- Earl & Rene Zimmerman family
Coach’s Award
- Everly Grywacheski
- Landon Fraser
- Marlize Steyn
Purple Heart Award
- Cohen Gasper