Rising Stars 4 July 2015
Wow! Another fantastic result from the swimmers of Harpurhey Swimming Club! I am proud to say that we have brought the shield back to Harpurhey after winning todays gala.
The swimmers pulled off a brilliant performance with many taking home bronze, silver and gold medals. A vast majority of the swimmers finished their races with new PB's. Both the A and B Relay Teams finished 2nd in the Freestyle and Medley Relays.
Due to the Australian Paralympic Team visiting the Uk and training at Manchester Aquatics the pool was set at 50m. Our swimmers are used to competing in 50 metre races but normally do 2 lengths of a 25m pool with a tumble turn. The change of the pool set up didn't faze our swimmers and they took the 50m pool in their stride.
We only have two weeks of training left before we break for summer and I can not think of a better way to finish the season. The teams of Harpurhey swimmers have won the last 3 galas that we have entered in May, June and July and it is brilliant to finish on such a high.
We hold our Annual Awards evening in March and I am certainly looking forward to 2016 where these swimmers will receive their much deserved recognition.
Once more I have to say none of this would be possible without the help and dedication of the coaches and poolside helpers. Pulling together has produced a brilliant team and a club that strives to do its best at every opportunity.
Next Saturday is our annual 'picnic in the park' where the club swimmers and coaches get a chance to let off some steam and socialise away from the pool. We have a few games of rounders, running relay races and even egg and spoon and sack races. We have our picnic together with lots of cold drinks, cakes and biscuits - yes even these budding athletes deserve the occasional sugary treat.
Lets hope this weather lasts so we can make it a fun filled day for our swimmers to remember :-)
I hope they all have a brilliant summer break as they have worked so hard this year and truly deserve it. We will return in September and hopefully build on the past months success.
Wow! Another fantastic result from the swimmers of Harpurhey Swimming Club! I am proud to say that we have brought the shield back to Harpurhey after winning todays gala.
The swimmers pulled off a brilliant performance with many taking home bronze, silver and gold medals. A vast majority of the swimmers finished their races with new PB's. Both the A and B Relay Teams finished 2nd in the Freestyle and Medley Relays.
Due to the Australian Paralympic Team visiting the Uk and training at Manchester Aquatics the pool was set at 50m. Our swimmers are used to competing in 50 metre races but normally do 2 lengths of a 25m pool with a tumble turn. The change of the pool set up didn't faze our swimmers and they took the 50m pool in their stride.
We only have two weeks of training left before we break for summer and I can not think of a better way to finish the season. The teams of Harpurhey swimmers have won the last 3 galas that we have entered in May, June and July and it is brilliant to finish on such a high.
We hold our Annual Awards evening in March and I am certainly looking forward to 2016 where these swimmers will receive their much deserved recognition.
Once more I have to say none of this would be possible without the help and dedication of the coaches and poolside helpers. Pulling together has produced a brilliant team and a club that strives to do its best at every opportunity.
Next Saturday is our annual 'picnic in the park' where the club swimmers and coaches get a chance to let off some steam and socialise away from the pool. We have a few games of rounders, running relay races and even egg and spoon and sack races. We have our picnic together with lots of cold drinks, cakes and biscuits - yes even these budding athletes deserve the occasional sugary treat.
Lets hope this weather lasts so we can make it a fun filled day for our swimmers to remember :-)
I hope they all have a brilliant summer break as they have worked so hard this year and truly deserve it. We will return in September and hopefully build on the past months success.