Oranjestad, Aruba, February 8, 2025 – The Aruba Aquatics Federation successfully hosted the first Artistic Swimming competition of the year on Saturday, February 8, at Piscina Olimpico Roly Bisslik in Savaneta. This exciting event was organized in honor of Dia di Betico, celebrating both athletic excellence and the island’s cultural heritage.
The competition showcased the incredible talent of our 25 athletes, who competed in various age categories: Beginners, 10 & Under, 12 & Under, Youth, Junior, and Senior. Participants demonstrated their technical skills and artistic performances in figures, solos, duets, and team routines, impressing the audience with their precision, synchronization, creativity and strength.
A total of 17 routines were performed, with athletes evaluated by a panel of judges based on their technical skills, flexibility, routine difficulty, choreography, facial expressions, and synchronization. Many of these routines are part of the preparation for the PanAm Aquatics Championship in Medellín, Colombia, this May, where Aruba’s artistic swimming team will proudly compete on the international stage.
Special Appearance by Elite Athlete Kyra Hoevertsz
The competition also featured a special performance by Kyra Hoevertsz, Aruba’s elite artistic swimmer, who tested the waters with her new solo routine. Kyra will compete with this routine at the upcoming World Cup Games in Paris this March, representing Aruba on one of the sport’s biggest stages. Her presence at the event served as an inspiration to younger athletes and the local artistic swimming community.
A Heartfelt Thank You
The Aruba Aquatics Federation extends its gratitude to:
- Our dedicated athletes for their hard work and passion
- Our expert judges and officials for their time and expertise
- The supportive parents for their encouragement
- Our incredible volunteers who make events like this possible
Join the Artistic Swimming Community!
The Aruba Aquatics Federation is committed to promoting and developing aquatic sports for all ages, from young beginners (5 years old) to master-level athletes, by providing athletes with opportunities to train, compete, and represent Aruba internationally. Through various programs, the Federation ensures accessibility to swimming, open water swimming, artistic swimming and other aquatic disciplines.
If you’re interested in artistic swimming, don’t miss the upcoming trial session with Team Barracuda on February 15 at 8 AM at Piscina Olimpico Roly Bisslik in Savaneta.
For official competition results and updates on upcoming events, follow @arubaaquaticsfederation on social media.
