Saturday 20 June 2015...............in a word 'Amazing'. 20 of Harpurhey Swimmers took part in this newly organised gala at Manchester Aquatics. Everyone turned up on time, fully kitted out and ready to go. We were unsure what to expect as this was a new gala arranged by Diane Hennessy - Sports Development Officer for Manchester City Council. A big thank you to Diane for this, everything ran like clockwork even to finishing the whole event with 1 minute to spare!
Our swimmers were focused and prepared to swim whatever race the Head Coach and Squad Coach had chosen for them. There were alternative races thrown in the mix but nothing fazed our club swimmers. We finished the gala on a high being the overall winners. Although this was mainly due to the young swimmers efforts a big thank you has to go to the 9 brave parents who volunteered to take part in the Parents Race scoring vital points for the club. Can I also add that these parents behaviours - just like their children's was exceptional on poolside :-) this makes for an easier life for the Team Managers.
Four of our coaches also took part in the gala entering themselves into the Coaches Race and I am proud to say they lead by example by coming in at 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Events like today would not be possible without the help of poolside staff so I would like to express my thanks to the newly trained Time Keepers from our club that gave up their time to help out. Harpurhey Swimming club is clearly going from strength to strength. The swimmers never cease to amaze me and the dedication of our coaches is unique. You all make it a club to be proud of. I can't wait for the next one.....
Our swimmers were focused and prepared to swim whatever race the Head Coach and Squad Coach had chosen for them. There were alternative races thrown in the mix but nothing fazed our club swimmers. We finished the gala on a high being the overall winners. Although this was mainly due to the young swimmers efforts a big thank you has to go to the 9 brave parents who volunteered to take part in the Parents Race scoring vital points for the club. Can I also add that these parents behaviours - just like their children's was exceptional on poolside :-) this makes for an easier life for the Team Managers.
Four of our coaches also took part in the gala entering themselves into the Coaches Race and I am proud to say they lead by example by coming in at 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Events like today would not be possible without the help of poolside staff so I would like to express my thanks to the newly trained Time Keepers from our club that gave up their time to help out. Harpurhey Swimming club is clearly going from strength to strength. The swimmers never cease to amaze me and the dedication of our coaches is unique. You all make it a club to be proud of. I can't wait for the next one.....