Parents and Swimmers,

This past weekend our Chateau Elan Wahoos swim team finished in 3rd place overall out of 40 participating teams at the Gwinnett County Championship Meet. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and talent exhibited by each and every member of our team. We are extremely proud of each and every swimmer that participate in this year's meet!

We had 3 High Point award winners:  Mallory Klemmer - 1st place high point 9-10 girls, Abby Erwin - 2nd place high point 8-under girls, and Kayla Crane - 2nd place high point 11-12 girls.  

We also had both individual and relay 1st place finishes:  Mallory Klemmer finished 1st in back, short free, and fly; Abby Erwin finished 1st in breast; Kayla Crane finished 1st in breast; Austin Klemmer, Zachary Davison, Daniel Atkins, Wynn Skidmore finished 1st in the free relay; Wynn Skidmore, Ryland Sheppard, Austin Klemmer, Daniel Atkins finished 1st in the medley relay; and Savannah Drake, Scotti Williams, McKinley Morgan, Abby Erwin finished 1st in the free relay.  

We had many other swimmers place in the top 10 in both relays and individual events.  Other swimmers that contributed significant team points (top 10 individual places):  Shelby Clair Drake, Loren Brown, Cedella Clark, Lorenzo Ricci, Hadley McClure, McKinley Morgan, Gabby Lee, Marlee Carmichael, Austin Klemmer, Wynn Skidmore, Ryland Sheppard, Will Skidmore, Desi Quiles, Blake Bubniak, Savannah Drake, Sullivan Coker, Jonnie Brown, Kelsi-Jo Burke, 

Out of our 20 relays that competed in the meet, 10 of them placed in the top 5!!!!!!  We did not have any disqualifications in any of our relays!  This is a testament to the determination of our swimmers.  Their relentless training and commitment to excellence enabled them to achieve personal best times and contribute significantly to the success of our relays, which secured top place finishes. 

We are immensely proud of the Wahoo swimmers for their unwavering dedication throughout the year. Their consistent training and perseverance have been instrumental in their remarkable progress and incredible performances.  

These achievements would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our coaching staff, parents, and volunteers who have played a pivotal role in nurturing and guiding our swimmers. 

A special thanks goes out to Coach Jordan Hildebrand.  She was at the meet from start to finish and supported each and every swimmer.  She was instrumental in making sure that every swimmer made it into their events.  She was assisted by Coach Evan Sheets all day on Saturday, Coach Ryan Ross on Saturday afternoon, and by volunteer swimmers Sienna Naea (Saturday morning), Shelby Claire Drake, Amelia Garner, Mallory Klemmer, Loren Brown, Lilah Peters, Joshua Erwin (Sunday morning).  These volunteer swimmers were amazing with the 8-unders, making sure they were assisted by getting them to the bullpen and encouraging them along the way!  Their dedication and selflessness have been invaluable in creating an environment where our athletes can thrive and reach their full potential. 

As we celebrate this achievement, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this season.  Many thanks to our amazing board for their time, energy and efforts!  Everyone's unwavering support, encouragement, and belief in our team has been vital to our success. 

Looking ahead, we are excited to build upon this success and continue our pursuit of excellence in the upcoming years ahead. With the same determination and spirit that has brought us this far, we are confident that the Chateau Elan Wahoos will continue to make waves and achieve new milestones. Once again, thank you for your continued support and belief in our team. We are honored to represent our community and will continue to strive to make you proud.

The meet results are attached.

Thanks,

Coaches Heidi and Rick Creed