PTX Dominates Final Day to Win
2006 Region C Championships
16 Routines Qualify for National Age Group
May 7, 2006, Irving, TX

The meet theme couldn't have been more appropriately picked. With the South Zone Region C Championships in their own back yard, the Pirouettes along with 5 other teams dodged threatening weather and in some cases performed in the rain to show that they are "Dangerous When Wet".

With their focus on a trophy that slipped from their hands just one year ago, PTX fielded 22 swimmers against stiff competition from their friendly foes from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Clear Lake, and Houma.

With a strong showing by the visiting teams, PTX found themselves trailing in points after both the Trio and Duet competition on Saturday. But by the time Saturday competition concluded with the Team routines, the PTX 14-15 teams, the 16-17 team, and the 18-19 team had pulled together to give PTX their first point lead of the meet, although it was only a narrow 10 points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The swimmers from every team relaxed on Saturday night at the Pajama Games - the PTX-hosted athlete banquet filled with fun, food, and lots of prizes. Even the coaches seemed to get into the spirit as they dressed up in their pajamas and took in the festivities.
But it was back to business on Sunday as the weather cleared up and the race for the trophy was back on. The Solo competition would prove to be the Pirouette's finest hour. With entries in 5 of the 6 Age Group divisions, PTX managed to grab the top position in all 5, not to mention also placing 2nd in 4 of the 5 divisions and sweeping the top 3 positions in 2 of the 5. It was nothing short of domination - all PTX would need to take a commanding 70 point lead by the end of the meet and reclaim the South Zone Region C Championships High Point Trophy.

The girls relished in the victory on their home turf, and didn't forget to involve their coaches in the celebration (by throwing them into the pool). Look at those wonderful ballet legs :-)

Congratulations goes out to all of the teams in Region C as they showed their Synchro Excellence in competition and spirit throughout the meet. We look forward to seeing all of them again next year in Houston.

CONGRATULATIONS PTX!!!