THE independent school group, Curro Holdings, unveiled its inaugural AquaElite Gala which brought the country’s top swimmers to compete recently.

Hosted by Curro Hillcrest, the competition transformed school swimming competitions to 32 schools from across the country competing, with each school only being allowed to enter six swimmers.

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Curro has made strides in the world of sports education and athletic triumph for the past 25 years, garnering a reputation for being committed to sporting excellence and the development of young South African champions.

The group said they are setting new standards and shaping champions in and out of the pool by creating career pathways, forging powerful partnerships and transforming entire communities.

“Curro is immensely proud to have played a pivotal role in nurturing the talents of some of the nation’s future top swimmers through our very first Curro AquaElite Gala. Our goal was to introduce a fresh and innovative approach to swimming competitions, setting it apart from the galas that are usually held regionally,” said Jacques Nel, business manager at Curro Sport.

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Nel congratulated all the winners, especially Jessica Carmody from St Mary’s DSG for her outstanding achievement in winning the Best Performance by a Female title. He further congratulated Keyontae Raynard from Durban High School for his remarkable accomplishment in securing the Best Performance by a Male title.

“Their dedication and skill truly exemplify the spirit of Curro AquaElite,” he said.

The AquaElite Gala ended with a professional coaching clinic showcase on October 3, hosted by international Olympic swimmer Brett Hawke. Swimmers of all ages dream of learning from the best, and this event made that dream a reality.

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