Kristopher Sanders and Alex Buehlow, along with Coach Joni Marten-Sanders travelled to Ottawa in August to compete in the Ontario Summer games.

The games are the largest multi-sport event, including both team and individual events in the province.

The games held every two years include athletes from 11 to 22-years-old. Approximately 3,300 athletes participated in 26 different sports.

Alex had a great meet, winning four events (200 fr, 1500 fr, 100fr and 100 fly )and finishing second in two (200 fly and 400 IM)

He also was fifth in 400 fr and fourth in the medley relay. Sanders was just short in medalling with a fourth in relay and 200 br, fifth in 100 br and eighth in 200 IM and 100 fly.

With the Ontario Games happening at the same time as the Beijing Summer Olympics, the swimmers competed in the same style as the Olympians, with afternoon heats and morning finals.

When returning home, both boys, along with Vicky Whiteside, Zachary Sanders and Erica Buehlow travelled to camps Ak-O-Mak and Chikopi to spend two weeks, running, swimming and paddling.

The Aces who attended camp had a great time and came home with many awards. Erica Buehlow, and Sanders both won inspection awards.

Alex Buehlow won Team Comp while Sanders came home with Camper of the Cabin for the oldest cabin in camp for the seventh time in nine years.