Super Mario Showdown Recap: A Power-Up Performance from ROCS Swimmers
Super Mario Showdown Recap: A Power-Up Performance from ROCS Swimmers
ROCS swimmers levelled up at this year’s Super Mario Showdown, an action-packed intra-club duel that brought energy, excitement, and a touch of classic Nintendo nostalgia to the pool deck. Team Mario and Team Luigi went head-to-head in a friendly but fiercely competitive battle where every heat mattered - and every swimmer had the chance to score big for their team.
The format of the meet encouraged racers of all levels to give their very best. With every heat awarding points, swimmers were motivated to sprint to the finish, climb the leaderboard, and contribute to their team’s overall success. Heat winners were rewarded Mario-style with either a Star Block or Brick Block, adding a fun twist and plenty of smiles throughout the afternoon.
Coaches fully embraced the theme, arriving dressed as beloved characters from across the Mario universe. Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Princess Peach, Daisy, a Boo and Donkey Kong all made appearances on deck, cheering loudly and adding to the playful but competitive environment.
We want to recognize those swimmers who competed for the very first time! Congratulations on taking the plunge into competitive swimming to: Arlan Albanov, Charlotte Alhalabi, Ben Bagler, Lily-Grace Barthelemy, Narek Bedrossian, Adam Bell, Felix Carter, Nora Donovan, Elisabeth Fahed, Maxence Guay, Maya Hasson, Zach Hasson, Charlotte Knarr, Gus Lafontaine, Seb Lafontaine, Lawrence McMonagle, Melody Montpellier, Ryan Morrissey, Julia Nasrallah, Dalia Tsagaris, and Felix Wells – way to go!
After an afternoon of thrilling races, close finishes, and spirited team support, Team Luigi emerged victorious, winning the duel with a final score of 440 to 405 over Team Mario.
The showdown also saw a number of standout performances and new club records:
- Sam Dutrizac – 50m Butterfly 13-14 boys
- Hailey Leonard – 1500m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke 11-12 girls
- Bennett Geddes – 1500m Freestyle 11-12 boys
- Raphael Pons – 50m Backstroke 15-16 boys
Congratulations to all swimmers for an incredible event filled with speed, spirit, and sportsmanship. This year’s Super Mario Showdown truly powered up the excitement!
