Mason, 7, excels in 25m fly/back/free, sets PRs, swims up in older relays, wins races, shows teamwork and courage!
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Join the CompetitionMason loves swimming because it’s fun. He looks forward to practice, enjoys racing, and loves spending time with his teammates. He likes challenging himself to swim faster, cheering on his friends, and being part of a team. Whether he’s practicing or competing, he’s always excited to jump in the pool and have fun - especially off the diving board!
Gabe and Patrick inspire me the most in the pool. They always give me good competition in races, which pushes me to swim faster and do my best. We cheer each other on at meets! Gabe is on a different team but Patrick and I have fun at practice, and are good friends. Swimming with them makes me work harder and enjoy the sport even more.
I am most proud of Mason for stepping up to compete in the 9–10, 11–12, and 13–14 freestyle relays. At just seven years old, he doubled his meters in the pool without hesitation to help his team. His willingness to swim up multiple age groups prevented those relays from being forfeited and showed incredible teamwork, determination, and heart. Mason consistently set personal bests while putting his team first, making us extremely proud of his effort and sportsmanship.
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