The West Regional Swimming Championships, organised by the West Federation of Swimming Clubs, took place at Scotstoun Leisure Centre on Saturday 10th February.
The event saw an entry of 169 swimmers, competing in 65 events, which meant a busy day for everyone involved but with experienced staff, officials and volunteers on poolside, the Championships ran smoothly and finished ahead of time.
A total of 14 teams competed in the championships, representing 10 Local Authorities in the West of Scotland. The teams were; Annandale & Eskdale, Clyde Valley Beavers, Dunbartonshire Disability SC, Kilmarnock ASC, Kilmarnock Jets, Larkhall ASC, City of Glasgow Seals, Temple SC, Paisley Pirhanas, Cunnighame Action Club, Greenock Otters, Port Glasgow Otters, Monklands DSC and South Ayrshire Swim Team.
There were some fantastic swims and personal bests from lots of swimmers – everyone should be very proud of their performances.
The Federation were delighted to welcome their guest of honour, Gordon McCormack OBE, who had the role of presenting medals which he thoroughly enjoyed.
The event was a massive success and from this, the West of Scotland Teams will be selected for the SDS National Senior Swimming Championships in April for swimmers with a physical disability and/or sensory impairment and May for swimmers with a learning disability.
Thanks to staff at Scotstoun, all swimming officials, support staff and volunteers, swimmers and coaches for ensuring the smooth running of the event.