One-Hundred Summers & Counting

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A NEW GENERATION and their parents, grandparents and friends joined in a milestone parade celebrating 100 years that the Crescent Beach Swimming Club has been instructing and encouraging youth. The oldest summer swim club in British Columbia, the organization expanded its programs over the years by offering multi-sports and other activities in a nature-friendly environment that feels like a step back in time.

The band was all smiles and ready to march.

The musical group led the crowd along the beachfront walkway towards nearby Camp Alexandra where more fun was scheduled. You can read about Alexandra's history that goes back even further than a century HERE.

Balloons bounced in the air to the tunes being played on a cloudless July morning.

The sunshine and sun-art also joined the parade.

The club's signature seahorse took part in the excitement as did the clown next to it. It was a happy way to start the morning and to commemorate a community-inspired organization dedicated to healthy living throughout the years.

A fireworks show was planned (below) for later at the waterfront.

Seahorses appeared in unexpected places to mark the century of achievements. Founders of the Club might have been surprised to know that what they started is still thriving. As Dennis Rodman once said: "This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can't see how deep it is."

Crescent Beach Swimming Club Centennial, Surrey, BC, Photos by Maria Pavlik

Comments

  1. AlAugust 4, 2018 at 7:01 AM

    It sounds like a great club, and certainly looks like fun.

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  2. CarverAugust 5, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    Delightful shots from the club. I love the shot of the children on their bicycles and great shots of the musicians.

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 6, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    What a fun event. I love the first shot of the kiddies on their bikes. Great series of photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and week ahead!

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  4. Hootin AnniAugust 6, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    Excellent! Fun time, had by all I'm sure, by the series of images.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 6, 2018 at 12:45 PM

    What fun and a great achievement for the Swim Club, well worth celebrating. Based on the happy kids, it Looks like it's off to a good start for the next century too!

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  6. Lady FiAugust 6, 2018 at 9:02 PM

    What a lovely celebration!

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  7. Fun60August 6, 2018 at 11:37 PM

    That is an achievement well worth celebrating.

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