LOCAL ATHLETES TAKE 9TH PLACE AT U.S. NATIONAL SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Alexandra Suarez and Ainsleigh Douglas

April 16, 2014 (San Diego’s East County)--Members of the San Diego SeaStars Synchronized Swimming Team, which practices in Spring Valley, earned 9^th place in the duet event at the 2014 U.S. National Championships.

Held in Oro Valley, Arizona from April 8 to 11, the event featured the top synchronized swimmers in the U.S.. The routine of Ainsleigh Douglas and Alexandra Suarez beat 25 duets  from around the country to place9th in the 13-15 Age Group competition.

Next up for the club is the Age Group Regionals on May 17^th in San Diego.  The San Diego SeaStars will be entering a number of routines including Age Group 11-12 Duet, Age Group 13-15 Solos, Duets, and Team, and Junior Solo. 

Synchronized swimming requires a unique combination of strength, agility, endurance, flexibility and speed. The San Diego SeaStars Synchronized Swimming Team practice 3-6 hours per day, 4 days per week at the Mt. Miguel High School pool in Spring Valley.  Elite-level synchronized swimmers typically practice eight hours per day, six days per week.

Join the San Diego SeaStars Synchronized Swimming Team on May 3^rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Mt. Miguel High School (8585 Blossom Ln, Spring Valley, CA 91977) and be a part USA Synchro de Mayo.  This is a FREE opportunity for all kids of all ages to learn about, experience, and try synchronized swimming and above all have fun! Everyone who attends gets the chance to be a synchronized swimmer for the day!