LODDON WHITE DOLPHIN SWIMMING CLUB

SENIOR GALA 2007

Just a 0.1 second difference between 6 relay teams guaranteed an exhilarating and impressive afternoon of racing for parents and supporters at Loddon White Dolphins Senior Gala. Swim coach Mark Stone thanked parents for their ongoing support and applauded the youngsters' - aged 10 to 16 - commitment to training which ensured many best times being slashed.

10-Year-Olds

An early lead gave Amy Scott first place in backstroke with Rebecca Jones second, Katie Bailey third and Julia Brackenbury fourth. The close breaststroke was won by Emma Potts followed by Hannah Bradshaw second and Thea Steward third. Rachel Lovitt took butterfly. Julia Brackenbury and Rebecca Jones swam a close race for respective first and second places in front crawl with Kayla Pennell third and Katie Bailey fourth. Tom Sargent won front crawl and backstroke with Hayden Hembling-Baldwin taking second in backstroke.

11-Year-Olds

Charlotte Bodie and Naomi Church swam stroke-by-stroke in backstroke for respective first and second places with Bethany Cleghorn third and Megan Joyce fourth. The hard fought front crawl saw Naomi Church and Bethany Cleghorn battling for respective first and second place with Elizabeth Day third and Charlotte Harvey fourth. Elizabeth Day secured an early lead in breaststroke with Charlotte Bodie second and the unlucky Megan Joyce third. Charlotte Harvey won butterfly. Butterfly and front crawl went to George Webb with 0.75 second between Kori Moore, James Prewer-Andrews and William Chase in respective second, third and fourth front crawl places. William Chase won breaststroke with George Webb second and Kori Moore secured backstroke first.

12-Year-Olds

Double first went to Megan Miller in butterfly and backstroke. Megan pulled away on the last length of backstroke to win ahead of the unfortunate Libby Rose second and Holly Mason third. An early lead in breaststroke saw Faith Jennison secure first place with Megan Miller, second. Double firsts were also secured by Laura Shilling in front crawl and individual medley, with Libby Rose taking individual medley second. Double first went to Jez Prewer-Andrews in backstroke and front crawl.

13-Year-Olds

Ellen Nelson's attention to training paid off with strong wins in front crawl, backstroke and individual medley. Katrina Clarke secured first in breaststroke and well fought seconds in backstroke and individual medley. Matthew Day took breaststroke; a powerful front crawl giving him his double first. Luke Nelson and Nathan Baldwin were well matched for respective second and third front crawl places. Luke Nelson secured first in backstroke.

14-Year-Olds

Solid swimming saw first and seconds go to girls' club captain Alice Jennison and club vice captain Rebecca Gray. Alice secured backstroke, individual medley and front crawl with Rebecca taking first in breaststroke. Rebecca took seconds in both the closely contested individual medley and hard fought front crawl.

15-Year-Olds & Over

A sound display from boys' club captain Matthew Miller ensured backstroke and butterfly wins with the unlucky Sam Brackenbury taking second in both. Jack Nelson took breaststroke and individual medley. The noisy and atmospheric boys' front crawl gave Matthew the chance to pick up his third win of the afternoon, ahead of Jack Nelson second and Sam Brackenbury third.

Relay

First: Crocodiles, Second: Sharks, Third: Stingray, Fourth: Alligators.

Good Performance: Charlotte Hosier, Claudia Battle, Chloe Mayhew, Samantha Eagling.

Special Trophy Awards: Best Attendance - Jack Nelson; Stones Progress thro' Enthusiasm - Charlotte Harvey; Girls Cup for Good Effort - Kayla Pennell; Good Effort - Megan Miller; Matthew Green Excellence in Technique - Matthew Day; Club Captain - Matthew Miller; Hard work over the Year - Kori Moore, Jim Prewer-Andrews, Rebecca Jones, Holly Mason, Charlotte Hosier; Ian Evans not to Yield - Nathan Baldwin; Mobbs for Determination - Laura Shilling; Rimmers Cup for Distinction - Katrina Clarke; CB Sports for Achievement - Libby Rose; Ted White Founders Trophy - Sam Brackenbury; Greens Trophy for Commitment & Determination - Ellen Nelson; Rumps Cup for Best Improved Breaststroke - Hannah Bradshaw; Parents Trophy for Hard work & Tenacity) - Katie Bailey.

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