Swimmers from Helensburgh amateur Swimming club travelled to Linwood sports centre to compete at the Ren 96 annual Open meet held over 2 days. A strong team of 19 swimmers aged 8-13 took part. New personal best times were set in 47 events with 18 swimmers securing a personal best time in at least 1 event.

The swimmers brought back a total of 12 medals, 6 Golds, 5, silver and 1 Bronze. Alice Cummings swimming in the 9 year old age group age secured 3 Golds and 1 silver medal and PBs in all of her events. William Peace swimming in the 12 year old age group age secured 3 Golds and 2 silver medals and PBs in all but one of his events to include a fantastic PB of 21.20s in the 400m Freestyle. Sandy Barbour swimming in the 12 year old age group age secured a silver medal and PBs in 5 of his 7 events. Finlay Martin also swimming in the 12 year old age group age secured a bronze medal and 3 PBs to include a very strong PB of 10.84 in the 100m Butterfly. Caitriona Stewart finished off in style with a massive PB of 23.74s in the 400m Freestyle securing 2nd place and a silver medal.

It was the turn of the parents and coaches to swim on Friday evening to raise money for Sports Relief. Nine parents, 6 coaches and pool lifeguarding staff competed against each other in a 4x25m freestyle relay which they enjoyed so much they repeated with a more challenging 4x25m Individual Medley. Great fun was had by all and over £100 was raised thanks to the help of Naomi & Kate who made sure no one missed the donation bucket.

If you are interested in joining the swimming club please visit the “contact us” page on our website.

HASC at Ren 96

 

Fundraisers Naomi & Kate

 

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