Leander B came a creditable 4^th place just being pipped at the post by Ripley for 3^rd after a thrilling night of competition. You can tell how well a gala has gone when both parents and swimmers alike go home happy knowing a job was well done and tonight was one of those nights.

We took only one 1^st place, Luke Margetson in the 100 free (Nice swim Luke!) but you could see that everyone in the team swam their socks off.  Of note would be Jonnie  “I’ll just adjust my goggles“ Lambert, who would’ve have come 3^rd in the 14’s 100 breast except he decided to - yes you’ve guessed it - adjust his goggles during the event!

Later I overheard one young swimmer say Paul (Emmins) was awesome and I’d agree but would add that to my eyes all the open swimmers Louise Hamer (good to see you back), Katherine Skinner, Luke Sperry, Matthew Lambert and Hector Harris Burton all had fantastic  swims and did a great job of encouraging the younger ones to do likewise.

 Overall, well done team and a big thanks to the coach Mark Scotney , Team Manager Helen Sperry  Time Keepers Caren and Moreton and all the balcony support.

Junior Gala 2 - Draft programme can be viewed/downloaded here

The new Leander Intermediate Gala information can be found here

Derby & Notts - Round 1

B Team

A great effort by all swimmers last night in the Derby and Notts Team at Sharley Park. Everyone gave their best including Jonnie Lambert who achieved a 1st place.. The relays were very exciting as always with Megan Hobster and Tyra Walsh bringing home their teams with a determined final leg. Tyra also showed real guts in her individual breaststroke swim and was only just pipped into 2nd place. Faraday Saxton was unlucky to be judged 2nd in her backstroke swim and was credited with the same time as the first placed swimmer. The whole team showed a superb level of committment to every swim, hence the very credible 3rd place achieved on the night. Well done to all the coaches, team managers and time keepers who always encourage our swimmers and give them instant congratulations poolside.

Bring on the next round!!!

A Team (at Worksop)

They finished 4th with Derby A winning the gala

Points for both galas here

Phew! That's the Counties over for another year after a very long weekend at Watermeadows. Well done to all our swimmers for their efforts over the last few weekends - there have been some really impressive performances and lots of PB's.

 Today saw the culmination of the Championships with the relays and we did well in these - I have a car full of trophies to be engraved.

Congratulations to Amy Richards and Luca Formosa who were Overall Top Girl and Top Boy and well done to all our other winners.

Thank you to all the poolside helpers and coaches - particularly Mark and Steve who should have just set up camp as they were always there!

Thanks to all you parents who battled through snow, fought for parking spots and put up with uncomfortable seats to support/cheer and encourage your swimmer and club