York City Baths Club was represented by 26 swimmers from its Development, County and Regional Training Squads, at the recent Kingston upon Hull Swimming Club End of Season Gala, over the weekend of 5th/6th July at Ennerdale Leisure Centre.
This was an ideal opportunity for youngsters to gain competitive experience, whilst the more experienced squad members attempted to gain Winter ASANER and Yorkshire qualifying times.
9 year old Megan Kirkman had an exceptional gala, gaining top 3 medals in each of her 5 entered events and notching up an impressive 4 Short Course, Personal Best Times(PBs). Megan attained Gold medals in 100mtrs IM, 50 mtrs Breaststroke and Fly, Silver in 50mtrs Freestyle and Bronze in 50mtrs Backstroke.
We are very proud and would also like to extend congratulations to 14 year olds Sam Whittaker and Anna Adams on gaining QTs for more prestigious events. Sam, will represent YCBC at the ASANER Meet in 50mtrs Breaststroke, Fly and Backstroke as well as 100mtrs Freestyle and Backstroke at the Winter Yorkshires, where Anna will also compete in the girls 100mtrs Freestyle event. Both competitors achieved an impressive 100% PB record out of their entered events, with Sam also earning a Silver(50mtrs Breaststroke) and 2 Bronze medals(100mtrs Breaststroke and 50mtrs Fly) for his efforts.
Sam is currently ranked 3rd fasted by the ASA in the 50mtrs Breaststroke for his age group in the region, and has top 20 places in Fly and Backstroke, which is testament to his commitment and hard work in training.
Medals were awarded to the top 6 swimmers in each gender and for 9yrs and combined10/11yrs age groups, with the top 3 swimmers gaining medals in the combined age groups of 12/13yrs, 14/15yrs and 16 and overs.
Medalists
9yrs
Scarlett Rooke(3/5PBs) 6th(100mtrs IM)
10yrs
Georgina Rooke(6/6PBs) 6th(200mtrs Breaststroke)
Daisy Jackson(4/4PBs) 5th(50mtrs Breaststroke)
11yrs
Alex Neale(4/4PBs) Bronze(50mtrs Backstroke)
Aiden Reilly(5/5PBs) 2 x Bronze(200 and 50mtrs Breaststroke) and 6th(100mtrs Breaststroke)
12yrs
Fergus Whittaker(4/5PBs) Bronze(50mtrs Breaststroke)
13yrs
Elise Langan(2/3PBs) Bronze(200mtrs Fly)
Thomas Watkins-Hargan(5/5PBs)2 x Gold(50mtrs Breaststroke and Backstroke) and 2 x Silver(100mtrs Backstroke and Freestyle)
15yrs
Hannah Baker(2/6PBs) Silver(50mtrs Backstroke) and Bronze(50mtrs Breaststroke)
Charisse Charlton Gold(50mtrs Backstroke) and Silver(50mtrs Fly)
Out of a possible 130 swims, the squad notched up a magnificent 88 SC Personal Best times and 7 New Times.
Matthew Foot(14yrs) also deserve recognition for his 100% PB record at the Meet in the six events he entered.
Thanks is extended to coaches Carl Cockcroft and Jonathon Woodford for their support on poolside.
Congratulations to all who competed, and we look forward to reporting further YCBC success stories in the future.