ASSA Trophies

Rachor Trophy

This award is presented annually to the 15-17 female who accumulates the most points in her four individual events at the ASSA Provincial Championship Meet.

Note: Prior to 2011, this award was presented to the top Senior Female (17&O prior to 2010, 15&O in 2010)

This trophy, established in memory of Adolf Rachor, was donated by his daughter Gretel Rachor. Adolf, who supported and encouraged his daughter throughout her 14 years of swimming, passed away on May 4, 1991 after a one year struggle with cancer. The Rachor family would like to thank everyone who gave their support through the difficult times, and congratulate the recipients of this very special award.

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ASSA Award of Excellence

This award is presented annually to the 15-17 male who accumulates the most points in his four individual events at the ASSA Provincial Championship Meet.

Note: Prior to 2011, this award was presented to the top Senior Male (15&O in 2010 and 17&O prior to 2010)

Formerly known as the Neil Saunders Memorial Award, the original trophy was presented annually by the Lloydminster Aquanauts Swim Team to the ASSA for the Boys Senior Aggregate Winner.  The award was established by then Aquanauts coach Bill Armstrong in memory of Neil Saunders, a member of the Aquanauts from 1970 to 1981, following a tragic accident that claimed his life.  Neil’s competitive spirit and athletic ability enabled him to consistently compete at the Provincial level where he excelled in Butterfly and as a member of the senior relay team. In 1995, at the request of the Saunders family, the Lloydminster Swim Club graciously agreed to retire the Neil Saunders Memorial Trophy and ASSA introduced the ASSA Awards of Excellence in its place.  The original trophy remains with the Saunders family.

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Large Age Group Team Provincial Champions

This trophy is presented annualy to the Club in the Large Team category who accumulates the most points at the ASSA Provincial Championship Meet in the Age Group (17&U) events.

Note: Prior to 2011, points in all events were used to determine winners, including 17&O, Open and Senior events.

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Small Age Group Team Provincial Champions

This trophy is presented annualy to the Club in the Small Team category who accumulates the most points at the ASSA Provincial Championship Meet in the Age Group (17&U) events.

Note: Prior to 2011, points in all events were used to determine winners, including 17&O, Open and Senior events.

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Vanden Ham Cup
Masters Team Provincial Champions

This trophy is presented annualy to the Club who accumulates the most points at the ASSA Provincial Championship Meet in the Masters Age Group (18&O) events.

This trophy was established in 2011 when the Masters category for competition was added to the ASSA. The award is named after the Vanden Ham family whose invovolment in summer swimming began in 1993 and continues to this day. Pariticpating as swimmers, coaches, officials and board members both at the club and provincial level, this award recognizes the contributions they made to the development of the life-long aspect of summer swimming through their work in establishing a masters category of competition. The trophy itself was donated by Mike Vanden Ham.

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Para-Swimming Team Provincial Champions

This trophy is presented annualy to the Club who accumulates the most points at the ASSA Provincial Championship Meet in the Para-Swimming events.

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Region Trophy

Presented annually to the Region Representatives of the Region earning the most points at the Provincial Championship Meet.

Note: For the years 1969 to 1972, and 1974 this trophy was awarded to an individual club.

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