The first of two SDS junior swimming Championships were held last Wednesday at Grangemouth SC. These championships were for swimmers with a physical or sensory disability. It was heartening to see a new wave of younger swimmers from all of our regions competing against each other in the pool. This event has witnessed some thrilling swims over the years and one glance at the Championship Records (CRs) gives you an idea of the calibre of swimmers who have competed throughout the 42 year history of this event. Although no swimmer managed to break any CRs at this event, personal best times were set in abundance. SDS hugely appreciate the efforts out in by our member branches and regions in running qualifying galas and time-trial prior to this competition alongside the many weekly sessions to ensure swimmers are well-prepared to swim to their full capabilities on the day.
SDS were grateful to the many volunteers involved in the operation of the event – we are always on the lookout for more time keepers and officials if anyone is interested?
Thanks to our sponsors Allan McDougall and to Royal Bank of Scotland for supplying so many volunteers to assist on the day.
Thanks also to Scottish Swimming for their significant support of the event. Partnership working at its best.
Attention now turns to the second part of the series – the Junior Championships for swimmers with a learning disability at Tollcross on the 20th November.
Photo: Aaron McDowell & Kathryn White – 2019 Best Male & Female Swimmers at the championships.