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Join us for an evening of creativity, athleticism, and fun as The Meraquas of Irvine present their annual water show! Taking place from 6–8 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Woollett Aquatics Complex, this exciting event showcases the team’s talent through dynamic performances in the water.
Admission is free, so bring your friends and family, enjoy the show, and help cheer on our amazing athletes. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Meraquas of Irvine worked to perfect a difficult routine and won gold at the Junior Olympics.
“When I saw their score, I was confident they were going to win. I don’t think they knew. So when they found out, it was really exciting to watch their reaction.”
coach Candy Hipp
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Amanda Jessie Carlson first saw artistic swimming at age 8 when neighbors invited her to an annual water show by the Meraquas of Irvine. “It was so mesmerizing,” she says. “I started classes, joined the team and never stopped.” She is among hundreds of swimmers who’ve gone through the Meraquas over the past 60 years and discovered their love for the sport, where they perform a synchronized choreographed routine in the water.
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The 12 and unders, MQI’s youngest swimmers, swim their routine for panels of judges at the 2021 Junior Olympic Championships. swimmers: Eva A, Sophia A, Olivia C, Celine M, Anna V, Isabelle Y
Despite a year of struggles with COVID-19 and the cancellation of the 2019-2020 season, the Meraquas of Irvine has come back stronger than ever in this year’s season and competitions. Congratulations to all the girls that were able to see all their hard work pay off, and a big, hearty thank you to all the coaches, chaperones, and parents that made everything that was accomplished possible!
