Vancouver, B.C. - B.C.'s Pacific Storm Youth Girl's (U18) arrived at Water Polo Canada's National Championship, held over the weekend in Toronto, strong, prepared and ready to make a run for gold. They left unbeaten, victorious and the newly crowned 2006 champions. The 13 member gold medal team coached by James Gardiner, John Stockdale and Olympian Sue Gardiner launched a powerful attack from the opening minutes of play and continued to dominate throughout the 4 day tournament. The BC team defeated the number 1 seed DDO from Quebec in a final game easily described as intense with a score of 6-5. Head coach James Gardiner pleased with the win stated, "The girls played great team water polo. We had clutch performances by all athletes. They played great from start to finish in each and every game". This victory marks the first time the BC Youth Girl's have won the National title.

Individual honors went to Gardiner who was named Most Valuable Coach and Carmen Eggens who was named MVP of the Tournament. Outstanding play was also seen Coquitlam's Laura Shaw who received numerous game stars.

Water Polo Canada's Club Championships continue. Next up:

Youth Boys (U18) - May 11-14 (Montreal)
Junior Men's & Women's (U20) - June 1-3 (Vancouver)

Contact:
Cheryl Wilson-Stewart
BC Water Polo-PR
tel: 604.737.3148
email: pr@bcwaterpolo.com