In a club that is cap and goggles ahead of the rest, and where everyone is a champion, some of us do a few things that are just that little bit more extraordinary and special.
On Monday evening, we gathered on the pool deck before training to present a large number of certificates and medallions, as well as a special glass goblet trophy. Many awards had previously been presented throughout the year but some members were yet to receive theirs.
In the Open Water Series for 2010/2011, Mark Davey was age group champion, seen below receiving his award.
In the Nationals held earlier in April, Graeme Pow and Pauline Southall were runners up to champion in each of their age categories. Here they are receiving their silver medallions.
In the same event, Damien Eyre was third place getter in his age group and received a bronze medallion.
Damien was also awarded certificates for setting not one, not two, but FIVE state records since June. He is now the state record holder in his age group in:
- 400m backstroke
- 200m individual medley (short course)
- 100m backstroke (short course)
- 800m freestyle
- 1500m freestyle.
A massive achievement!
And then there were the awesome foursome ....
Setting a STATE RECORD in the short course 4 x 100m mixed medley relay in their age category at Swan Hills in July was Damien Eyre, Pauline Southall, Barbara Morris and Shane Wallace.
Congratulations to you all!
