09/08/2026
๐ A WEEKEND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER โ THANK YOU, BMRST FAMILY! ๐
What a beautiful and meaningful weekend it has been for the Blue Manta Rays Swim Team. ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
From our amazing BMRST swim parents and guardians who joined the Reyna Bulakna Run, to our young athletes who proudly represented our team at IronKids Philippines 2026โthis weekend was more than just races and finishes. It was a celebration of family, friendship, sacrifice, and the love and support that make every athleteโs journey possible. ๐
To our mommies and daddies, we want you to know that we appreciate you more than words can say. ๐๐ป
Behind every swimmer who stands on the starting line is a parent who woke up early, prepared the gears, packed the bags, drove through traffic, made sure they ate, reminded them to rest, waited patiently, cheered loudly, encouraged them when they were nervous, and celebrated with them whether they finished with a medal or simply finished the race.
You may not always be in the spotlight, but you are a huge part of every victory.
Thank you for trusting us with your children. Thank you for trusting the process. Thank you for the countless sacrifices, the early mornings, the long drives, the sleepless nights, the expenses, the patience, and most especially, for always showing up. ๐
To our IronKids athletes, we are incredibly proud of every one of you! You showed courage, determination, discipline, and heart. Remember, the medal is only one part of the journey. The real victory is becoming stronger, braver, and better with every challenge you face. ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
And to our parents and guardians who joined the Reyna Bulakna Run, thank you for also showing that the BMRST spirit isnโt only for our kidsโyou are part of this team too! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐
This weekend reminded us that it truly takes a village to raise an athlete. Coaches may guide, athletes may train, but behind them is a family that believes, supports, sacrifices, and never gives up on them.
So from all of us at Blue Manta Rays Swim Team:
THANK YOU, MOMMIES AND DADDIES. ๐
Thank you for believing in your children.
Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for being their biggest cheerleaders.
And thank you for making every finish line worth reaching.
Whatever success we celebrated this weekend, we celebrate it together. Because when one Manta wins, the whole BMRST family wins. ๐ฆ๐
To our athletes, parents, guardians, coaches, and everyone who helped make this weekend possibleโthis is our success.
And above everything, to God be all the glory. ๐๐ป
One team. One family. One Manta spirit. ๐๐