Courtesy of: The Morning News
ORANJESTAD – Athletes of the Aruba Barracudas Synchro Club participated in two Curacao Sharks Aquatics Invitationals on the 24th and 25th of January. Dozens of Curacao athletes and from Aruba competed in the Bennie Leito Pool in the categories of 8 years and under, 12 and under, 13-15 and 16-18 years.
With a fantastic view of the cruise terminal in Otrobanda, the athletes of Aruba competed in the categories of solo, duet, trio, team and figure. On Friday, the Aruban athletes, Angelina Hamoen in category 8 and under and Zurienne Dabian in category 12 and under gave a solo presentation. This presentation resulted in both girls winning a gold medal. On Betico Day the athletes did two great duet presentations by athletes Nakeisha Jacobs and Jasiliene Schmidt in category 13-15B, Meghan Tromp and Zurienne Dabian in category 12 and under. Both duets won gold medals. Aruba also presented a trio by athletes Angelina Hamoen, Caroline Alvarz and Janelly Pena. Under the rhythm of Madagascar the trio succeeded in winning a gold medal.
The team presentation was by Sarah Silva, Casey-Ann Hermosen, Zurienne Dabian, and Meghan Tromp. These too won a gold medal. In figure swimming Angelina Hamoen won first place in the beginners’ category. In figure swimming in category 12 and under the Aruban athletes competed against each other. First place went to Meghan tromp, followed by Zurienne Dabian in second and Sarah Silva in third polace.
Each solo, duet, trio and team winner received an additional prize for artistic impression. The Aruba Barracudas ended up in second place overall based on their many gold medals. Stella Leslie of Aruba was the referee for the competitions.
Special congratulations to all our athletes, their coaches Alva Torres and Yami Romay Arias and all the parents who provided their support to our athletes for the fantastic sport of synchronized swimming!
The Morning News also Congratulates The Barracudas.
PABIEN!
