Emily & Adam
August 2024
Meet our member profile Emily and Adam—sister-brother duo and Swim Academy teammates. Emily is a hardworking and focused athlete with a true passion for sport and the swimming community. Adam is a well-rounded multi-sport athlete, pursuing success in the pool and on the rink. They both competed in the recent Provincial Swim Championships hosted by the Canada Games Centre helping to win Top Overall Team! Good luck to Emily as she heads to Mount Allison University to join their swim team and to Adam as he continues with the CGCSA for off-season training and starts his competitive hockey season!
"Without a doubt one of my favourite things about the CGC is the supportive community."
- What motivates you to be active/why is fitness important to you?
Emily – "Fitness is especially important to me because of how much it has inspired me and taught me to work hard towards a goal." Adam – "I’m motivated to be better and strong in my sports, hockey and swimming."
- What is your favourite workout routine or your current fitness goal?
Emily – "I swim a lot, as I am on the swim team, but also love running and the occasional gym session. Recently I’d been working towards some provincial records for swimming." Adam – "To make Major Bantam in hockey."
- What was your first impression of the CGC?
Emily – "I remember when I first joined being amazed by everyone’s work ethic." Adam – "The pool is huge compared to the outdoor pools."
- What is your go-to workout song or what are you listening to right now?
Emily – "A lot of Kendrick Lamar. Probably anything by Kendrick." Adam – "Humble by Kendrick Lamar"
- What is your favourite post-workout snack?
Emily – "Peanut butter and dates" Adam – "Fruit"
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
Emily – "I love reading and playing piano. I also love crocheting." Adam – "Hanging out with friends."
- What is your favourite memory of the CGC?
Emily – "Probably this year’s swimming provincials hosted at CGC, and winning best overall team." Adam – "Winning provincials"
- What is your favourite book/movie/TV show?
Emily – "One of my current favourite books is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern." Adam – "My favourite TV show is Young Sheldon."
- What do you like about the CGC/where will we find you in the CGC?
Emily – "You will always find me at the pool. And without a doubt one of my favourite things about CGC is the supportive community." Adam – "I like the people and how big it is. You can find me in the pool or the Field House."
- What is your favourite food or indulgence?
Emily – "Matcha" Adam – "Smoothies or tacos"
- What do you wish other people knew about the CGC?
Emily – "That CGC is a super kind and supportive fitness environment." Adam – "That the people here are very friendly and welcoming."
- What is your favourite motivational quote?
Emily – "Your biggest competition isn’t other people, it’s yourself" Adam – "Never back down, never what? Never give up."
