Wrexham
Junior Sprint Gala 15th Nov 2008
I’ve just spent a day with the most
well behaved and well mannered children I could have wished to be
with. Many of the swimmers were competing in their first major gala
and were understandably nervous. The more experienced swimmers deserve
to be thanked for their help and encouragement with the newcomers.
The overall results were really
encouraging, showing the great potential of these youngsters. Josh
Edge, James Cooke and Hayden Ciesielski showed their abilities in
collecting a number of top placings in several events. Philippa Lane
achieved her first medal – not bad at the age of 8!
P.B’s were amassed by the minute. I
still don’t think Lukas Edge quite believes he managed to shave a
whooping 11 seconds off his P.B! No one left without at least 1 new
P.B. Welsh swimming laws are slightly different in that they allow 8
year old competitors, and we barely had the chance to say “how cute
to see such tiny people waiting to start” before Bridie Buckingham,
Antoinette Greenwood and Joseph Small were at the finish. All I can
say to that is “Watch out Shropshire, swimming dynamos in
training!”
I would also like to say a huge thank you
to Lyn Towers for organising the gala; she made it very easy for all
attending to know what they were doing. Also a big vote of thanks to
Robyn Jamieson and Emma Edge for their poolside assistance. I think it
is very important to point out that all the Wasp helpers give up their
own time to make things happen for the Club.
Once again let me say how proud I am to
be involved with such an enthusiastic, keen and most importantly,
‘nice’ bunch of children.
Lindsey Reid (Club Chair)