Aquamad Sincro Club from Boadilla del Monte has achieved promotion to the national division in the alevín category after shining at the recently held Spanish Championship.
The dream of any young club is to grow quickly and compete at the highest level. Aquamad Sincro, with just four years of existence, has achieved this: artistic swimming in Boadilla del Monte now has a team in the national alevín division. A milestone that few expected so soon and which comes after an outstanding performance at the Spanish Championship.
A Golden Duo Leading the Way
The club's great performance came in the alevín duo event. Ana Segovia Paino and Lucía Soler López, with Rocío Amutxastegi Agudo as a reserve, scored 226.0443 points and secured sixth place nationally. This is the club's best ranking in the history of the competition, and it has opened the doors to the elite.
It wasn't the only highlight. In the figures event, Ana Segovia Paino again took centre stage: she finished 15th in the absolute ranking of Spain and was the fourth best swimmer born in 2015. Meanwhile, Lucía Soler López finished in 71st place overall and was also the fourth best of her year, 2016. These figures speak of a talent pool in Boadilla.
Collectively, the club achieved a 12th place in combined alevín and 14th in alevín team. These results, combined, have earned them promotion to the national first division. A significant achievement for an entity that started just four years ago with a handful of swimmers.
The Leap to the Elite, Step by Step
Promotion to the national first division is not just a sporting achievement. For the families of Boadilla del Monte, it means their daughters can compete at the highest level without having to travel to large clubs in the capital. Aquamad Sincro has become a benchmark for artistic swimming in the western metropolitan area, and its growth has been meteoric.
The club, which trains at the municipal facilities in Boadilla, has managed to combine technical training with teamwork. Its management asserts that the goal now is to consolidate its position in the elite and continue developing local talent. And judging by the results, this does not seem an unattainable goal.
The Spanish Championship, held at a venue yet to be confirmed for the next season, has made it clear that Boadilla now has its own name in national artistic swimming. Local swimmers have demonstrated that with hard work and dedication, goals that seemed distant can be achieved.
What It Means for Grassroots Sports in Boadilla
The promotion of Aquamad Sincro is not just good news for the club. For the municipality of Boadilla del Monte, having a team in the national alevín first division is an incentive for more boys and girls to take up this sport. Artistic swimming, which combines discipline, art, and physical effort, thus gains visibility in the area.
The municipal facilities in Boadilla, where the club trains, have witnessed hours of training. Next year, it is expected that registration requests will multiply. After all, seeing Ana, Lucía, and their teammates at the top is the best showcase.
The club, for its part, is already thinking about the future. The management has announced that training will be reinforced and efforts will be made to attract new talent from local schools. The goal is clear: to remain in the first division and, who knows, aspire to even greater heights in the coming years.
For now, the swimmers of Aquamad Sincro can enjoy their success. Promotion to the national alevín first division is a reward for a job well done and a demonstration that in Boadilla del Monte, big dreams can also come true. That said, with feet on the ground and arms well stretched over the water.
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