Swimming Canada announces nominees for the 2012 Big Splash

Swimming Canada announces nominees for the 2012 Big Splash
October, 22, 2012

Ottawa - With the 2012 Big Splash just over one month away, Swimming Canada released the names of the nominees for some of the major swimmer awards.

In order to be nominated, a swimmer must have qualified for an individual final at their major competition of the year. For 2012, these nominees all competed at either the Olympic or Paralympic Games.  The Coach finalists were voted on and determined by the Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association.

The winners will be announced at the Big Splash on Monday November 26.  For tickets click here. 

For the first time ever, the Big Splash will also be webcast on www.swimcanweb.tv

2012 Big Splash Award Nominees

CSCTA Canadian Club Coach of the Year – sponsored by IHG
Tom Rushton, Vancouver Dolphins
Kevin Thorburn, Etobicoke
Sean Baker, Oakville Aquatic Club

Omega Male Swimmer of the Year
Ryan Cochrane, Island Swimming/Victoria Academy
Brent Hayden, Vancouver National Swim Centre

Omega Female Swimmer of the Year
Brittany MacLean, Etobicoke Swimming
Martha McCabe, Vancouver Dolphins/Vancouver National Swim Centre
Sinead Russell, Blue Waves

TAS Para-swimming Male Swimmer of the Year
Nathan Stein, Surrey Knights Swim Club
Zack McAllister, Lethbridge Swim Club
Benoit Huot, Piscine Parc Olympique

TAS Para-swimming Female Swimmer of the Year
Valerie Grand-Maison, Club Aquatic Montreal Olympique
Summer Mortimer, Ducks Swimming
Brianna Nelson, Island Swimming

Open Water Swimmer of the Year
Richard Weinberger, Pacific Coast Swimming

Canadian Swimming People’s Choice Race of the Year
Our swimming community will choose the winner of the Race of the year in 2012!  Stay tuned for the nominees and get ready to vote early and often