The Meraquas closed out the year representing the USA in grand style with Coach Irene Hawes traveling to Brazil to judge the synchronized swimming events at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and Deborah L and Niki S traveling to Puerto Rico to participate in the UANA Pan America Synchronized Swimming Championships.  Both their teams took…

Great job Meraquas and Coaches Candy and Irene! * 13-15 team (Ariel, Brooklyn, Donna, Kenzie, Makena, Sophie): 15th * 13-15 Solo (Niki S): 16th * Jr Duet (Emma T & Niki S): 19th * Sr Solo (Kellan): 11th * Sr Duet (Kellan & Nikki J): 8th * USA Synchro Names National Teams * Full results 

The Meraquas of Irvine synchronized swimming team will host the West Zone Junior/Senior and 13-15 Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships March 10, 2016 through March 13, 2016, at the William Woollett Aquatics Center (4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine, CA).  This is an exciting opportunity for the public to come watch some of the best synchro talent in what…

Coach Irene Hawes has a busy summer ahead in 2016 – she will be judging synchronized swimming events for the United States at the Rio Olympics!  You can read about her fascinating journey in the sport on our new Coaches page.  Congratulations, Coach Irene;, (Duet events will be Aug 14-16, and team events will be…

The 2015-16 season has started!  Swimmers interested in trying out synchronized swimming classes or team should contact Head Coach Candy Hipp for more information.

The Meraquas of Irvine finished the 2014-15 season at the top of their game at the United States Junior Olympics held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Between June 26-July 4, 2015, twenty-four team members competed in individual figures, solos, duets, and team routines. The 12 & Under Age Group team of Brooklyn Guan, Mackenzie Hicks, Donna…

The Meraquas of Irvine had another successful meet at the 2015 U.S. Synchronized Swimming Junior Olympics – Region C hosted by the team on May 16 and 17 in Irvine, CA. Noted below with * are 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in duet, team and combo and 1st place soloists who have qualified to move…

With their swimsuits and hair barely dry after a grueling, two day Orange Blossom Invitational meet in Riverside, the Meraquas 13-15 Age Group and Junior teams boarded the plane for the 2015 US National Synchronized Swimming Championships held in Moraga, CA, from March 31-April 4. The 13-15 Age Group team of Celina Guan, Chloe Lee,…