This year we reverted to the all inclusive format, so the event was open to all swimmers. That meant we had swimmers from 7 (Erin) to 40+ and included numerous water polo players and a game mum (well done Adele, it was very brave to compete against your four kids).
11 heats produced some excellent swims, none more so than Morgan who won her heat by a mile making a mockery of her initial handicap. There were several families who produced great results, especially the Urquharts, Gallachers and McKays who all had two swimmers in the semi finals. Some of the best PBs in the heats were from Bethany, Erin B, Iona, Nicole, Ciara, Michelle, Fraser M, Ryan and Rory M.
We then had five semi-finals with only the winner progressing to the final. This resulted in even closer races as the handicaps were revised after the first round. Once again Morgan won her race, as did Iona, Laura, Rory G and Nielson (who won a very quick race in 26.5 secs).
The final was a great spectacle, with little Morgan (only 8) competing against two 12 year olds, a 13 yr old and a 30 something giant of water polo. The bronze medal went to Laura with another excellent PB, Neilson took the silver (despite going under 26.5 in the final) and the champion this year is Rory G who swam out of his skin going under 30 secs for the first time.
Many thanks to the parents who came to support an add to the atmosphere and to the time keepers who helped the evening run so well. Finally, a huge thanks to Jack who kept everyone right and to Jeanette who kept the results in order and made sure we allocated the appropriate new handicaps.
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