I would like to wish you Happy Holidays! I love this time of the year since I get to spend time with my family and friends.

Also, I invite you to watch RDS tonight for the Gala Sports Québec. The Gala supports the promotion of sport excellence by recognizing the amazing performances of Quebec athletes, craftsmen and sports events.

Happy holidays and a New Year fulfill of happiness to all!

Alex

I would like to thank you for your support and encouragement this weekend. It is always special to dive at home; I’m more nervous because I don’t want to disappoint anyone.

I finished with two gold medals, including one in synchro with Reuben Ross. I’m super happy but at the same time, I know I can do better. My goal stays the same: I want to win the gold medal at the Olympic Games in London. It is the only one that I’m missing and I would really like to achieve this step. Each year, the difficulty of the dives increases and evolves. I have to increase my training a notch to make sure I have everything covered.

Thanks again to have come and encouraged us at the CAMO Invitation. Your encouragements made the difference for the Canadian team.

Alex

From December 9 to December 12, the Canadian diving team will be in action at the Claude-Robillard complex for the 2010 CAMO Invitation. It’s always a great experience to dive in front of fans, friends and family. Every time, it’s a surprise to see how proud the fans are.

It has been a while since I dove at home and I can’t wait. I’m in top shape and ready for competition. I only have one goal until 2012: be in the best possible physical condition for the Olympic Games. I am giving it my all. After the CAMO Invitation, international competitions will start!

I hope you’ll be able to come check out the competition at Claude-Robillard!

Thank you and talk soon,

Alex

It has been a while since I last wrote you! I’m focusing on training these days. There is a competition in Montreal coming soon and I want to be on top of my game. I’ll talk to you more about this competition at CAMO soon.

Now time for the good news! Sylvie Fréchette has been named 2012 assistant chef de mission for the Canadian Olympic team. It’ll be a new and exciting challenge for Sylvie; she is always looking for great experiences. I’m certain that her Olympic experience and her philosophy will be beneficial to us. Sylvie is a winner and I have a lot of admiration for her. Congrats Sylvie and looking forward to having you with us in London!

Alex

Did you save the date of November 7 in your agenda? Do it fast, on Sunday November 7 will be the first edition of the Festifan. It’s an event to raise money in collaboration with the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and the Ronald McDonald Houses Charity of Quebec. It’s great; you’ll meet your favourite Canadiens players and will also help children and their family.

Tickets are sold on the website of the Foundation website or at McDonald’s Restaurants in the Montreal area. I encourage you to all to take part in it.

Thank you!

Alex

The countdown has begun, just a few days until Halloween! I have always loved Halloween. It’s the perfect time to dress up and take on a different identity. And of course, it’s the perfect moment to treat yourself and eat some candy...

Happy Halloween to everyone and have fun. Be safe!

Alex

 I’m presently on vacation and fully enjoying the time to refill my energy. Thanks for all your messages of encouragement; I really appreciated reading them.

The fundraising campaign for the Quebec Ronald McDonald Houses just started. We are lucky to be represented by two amazing co-presidents: Andrew Molson and Christiane Germain. Kudos for their initiative and I encourage you to give generously. The Ronald McDonald Houses make a real difference in the life of people who have a sick kid.

Also, the Festifan will take place on November 7, 2010 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. It is a great family event featuring activities of all kinds with the Montreal Canadiens. This fundraising event will benefit two children’s charities: Quebec Ronald McDonald Houses and the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation. I encourage you to go check it out! The tickets are only 15 $ and are available in McDonald’s restaurants.

Alex

Photo: David Duguay and Louis Morissette, spokespersons for the Festifan, a family event that will benefit the Quebec Ronald McDonald Houses and the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, taking place on November 7 at the Bell Centre.

I ended the competition the way I started it, the goldish way! With my partner Reuben Ross, we won the gold medal at the synchronised 3-meters. We were both really happy. This medal is adding to the two others I got at the 1-meter and 3-meter. The year ended on a good note and I hope that the next one will be as good as this year.

In this moment, what I’m thinking about is that I’m done and will take a one week vacations; however, we have a lot of work to do before the season begins. I had a super season last year and I want it to stay that way up to the Olympic Games in 2012.

Congrats to the Canadian Diving Team! They did amazing and won many honours.

Alex 

There is a lot of excitement is in the air and I can’t wait to dive! We arrived in New Delhi yesterday for the Commonwealth Games. The Games have already started but for me, the competition starts only in two days, on October the 10^th for the 1-meter springboard.

Just before leaving, I did an interview with Tellement Sport at Radio-Canada. I invite you to go and check it out (in French only). The report tells in a way the very special experience I lived at 13 years old at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Wow! I still get chills!

I’ll give you more news as the competition moves along. 

Alex

My preparation is pretty much ready and my luggage is almost packed! I’m getting ready for the Commonwealth Games; we are leaving for a training camp in Qatar, and then for India. I feel in top shape; no little injuries and no backache.

We always get there a little earlier for important competitions to give us time to adapt to our destination. We rarely have time to visit because of training and competitions, but I’m still looking forward to discovering India.

We are aware that there are concerns with the installations in Delhi, but we are confident that the right decisions will be made and that everything will be ready. Anyways, our objective is to dive, so that’s what I’m focusing on. I’m really happy to be able to be part of these Games!

Talk to you soon, 

Alex