The Lindsay sisters continued their strong seasons in the pool in Vancouver last weekend, with both Cassis and Rennes swimming to silver medals at the 2013 Swim B.C. AAA Long Course Championships.

Cassis won silver in the 100-metre freestyle, with a time of 1:04.73, and also took home bronze in the 50-metre freestyle, swimming the length of the pool in 29.77.

Rennes' silver came in the 400-metre individual medley, where she shaved more than 42 seconds off her personal best to finish in 5:57.60.

Even more impressive was the fact the two sisters swam best times in every one of their swims.

Head coach Stephanie Dixon said both girls have grown into leadership roles this season, and received awards for their efforts at a year-end party.

Dixon added the swim sisters consistently turned in performances that exceeded expectations.

"They definitely exceeded my expectations of where I hoped they would be,” she said. "I try not to make it too serious, because it can be pretty intimidating for our guys to go down south.

There's hundreds and hundreds of kids, and it's a long course (50-metre) pool, way longer than they're used to. I just want to create an atmosphere of fun, and then I know as long as they're relaxed and having a good time, they'll do their best.”

Dixon said six swimmers had qualified for the AAA championships, but only the Lindsay sisters attended.

Both worked hard to follow in the wake of past star female swimmers like Alexandra Gabor, MacKenzie Downing and the Pasloskis. Gabor holds a plethora of AAA records.

"The Yukon has continually produced some amazing swimmers, and so I feel like they've set the bar,” Dixon said.

"That kind of sets the standard and shows Yukoners what's possible. It's very impressive, and it's been a tradition as well.

"These two girls are just carrying on that tradition. It's very exciting.”

In early March, 12-year-old Cassis picked up gold, silver and bronze medals at the AAA Short Course Championships in Victoria.

Not to be outdone, 10-year-old Rennes would go on to win seven gold medals at the Dino Cup in Calgary later that same month.

Coaching change

After two years running the Glacier Bears program, Dixon's time as head coach is nearing its end.

Dixon told the Star that she has accepted an ambassador role with the national Paralympics committee.

"I have had a wonderful two years with the club, but was ready to continue on,” she said. "The Paralympics is such a huge part of my history, I just couldn't refuse being a part of that.”

Dixon is also attempting to make the national XC ski relay team.

The club has already named her successor. Malwina Bukszowana, currently the head coach of the Trojan swim club in Ireland, will begin her new role in mid-August.