905-835-1186 211 Elgin St, Port Colborne, ON L3K 3K4

Swimming

Coach:  Ms. Hockley 
Room 206

First practice Thursday Oct. 20th

The swim team at Port High is open to anyone from any grade and gender. Swim team will allow students to learn and improve their swimming skills and compete with other schools.  Event Categories consist of: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and the Butterfly.  The season starts Sept. and lasts until February.

We practice every Tuesday and Thursday after school at the YMCA. The following dates are the meets that take place at the Brock University Aquatic Centre.  Any questions please see Ms. Hockley in room 206

www.nrhsaa.ca/swimming/

Scheduled Competitions:
-Notre Dame Swim meet
-Zone in December
-SOSSA in February
-OFSSA in March

Previous Meets:

Nov. 22nd, 2019 BROCK
Port High's Swim Team had another strong showing at The A.N. Meyer invitational swim meet held at Brock University at Brock University.   The  senior medley team , consisting of Anita Bussi, Payton Dickie, Sheridan Sneek and Emma Laur, placed 4th in their zone. Emma Laur placed first in junior free style, first in junior backstroke and fourth in her junior I.M. Sheridan Sneek placed third in her junior I.M. Anita Bussi placed  fourth in her Senior I.M. Our senior freestyle relay team consisting of Tatym Wagner, Anita Bussi, Sheridan Sneek and Emma Laur, placed third. Deanna Donnelly achieved sixth place in both of her para events. This was her first year as a swim team member and she was a fierce competitor. Excellent job by all members. 

Brock Swim Meet Oct. 18th 2012
Port High Blue Bear's Swim Team once again made their presence known at the Brock Zone 3 and 4 Meet. Despite our small numbers PCHS still walked away with a first place finish. Haley Morrison earned a first in 50m breast stroke,  Griffin Hockley place third in the 50 m breast junior boys.  This was the best times for all competitors from Port High.  It was also the first year that we had a girls freestyle relay team.  Thanks to the parents and grandparents who came out to cheer on our team.


swim team

Team Members:
Matthew Lee
Madison Lee
William Laur
Eva Wachel
James Mccord
Sam Tonnies
Skylar Lilley

Meet our Athletes of the month for March

Apr 08, 2022
Ava de Waard & Ian Leggett

march athletes of the month
Ava de Waard is a grade 9, multi-sport, student athlete who was a key contributor for the Jr. Girls' Basketball & Volleyball teams during March.  Ava played a key role in helping the junior girls volleyball team during their successful season.  Her ability to help the team earn points with her consistent powerful serves proved that she could be counted on when they were up against any tough competitor.   Ave showed commitment and dedication to always do her best during practices and games, which proved to help her build on her, already strong, setting skills. The Steele Street grad is currently playing for the Soccer and Ultimate teams. 

Grade 11 student athlete Ian Leggett also played on multiple teams for PCHS during March.  He is described as a selfless leader that is willing and capable to play any position for the Blue Bear hockey team.  His team first attitude, reliability and work ethic on the basketball court was appreciated.   The former McKay Lion is currently playing Badminton, Ultimate and Soccer for Port High.

Past MVP's
2023 - Emma Laur
2019 - Sheridan Sneek