A TEAM of swimmers from Laurieton Swimming Club took to the starting blocks for the Swimming North Coast (SNC) Short Course (SC) Championships from 21-22 June.
Due to the geographical vastness of the North Coast region, the Championships were held simultaneously at two separate venues, with results amalgamated to determine the final winners in each event.
The north meet was held at Evans Head Aquatic Centre, with 143 swimmers competing.
In the south 155 swimmers competed at Lakes Aquatic Centre in Forster.
Representing Laurieton were Max Bott, Georgie and Tayler Cass, Isabella Fede, Etienne, Kerry, Pierre and Talya Giuliani, Maya Hardy, Leah and Thomas Hayward, Alex and Harry Santman, Michael Tinker, and Emily Wheadon.
Club President Ann Pilkie said the Laurieton swimmers achieved “a total of 41 new personal best (PB) times and thirteen podium finishes”.
“All of the swimmers did their very best today,” said Ann.
She reserved special praise for multi-class competitor Max Bott.
“Max Bott has qualified for the Country Championship and will be our only representative at this event,” Ann said.
The Short Course event was young Tayler Cass’ first major championship experience.
“I was so nervous before my race but the event was also a lot of fun,” she said.
By Kim AMBROSE
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