As summer progresses, Frome Swimming Squads have not let the recent closure of their home pool keep them from achieving podium places.
At a recent open meet at Millfield School, Street. swimmers aged between 9 and 20 years made up a team of 15 enthusiastic competitors who achieved multiple personal bests and placed positions to take home Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.
“The medal tally was remarkable with each and everyone of the swimmers participating fully in the spirit of their chosen sport,” said Elizabeth McCulloch. “They showed courage, determination, encouragement of fellow squad members and displayed exemplary sportsmanship.
“Some of the youngest and newest competitive swimmers conquered their nerves and achieved some of their first medals as Frome Swimming Club swimmers.
“Daniel Hopkins, Hugo Jones and Alisha Freeman all at the age of nine years- old immersed themselves in the atmosphere and took on the challenge of swimming long course in a 50 metre pool.
“Results were fantastic and were a reminder for all the swimmers, parents, grandparents, coaches, teachers and volunteers that their commitment and ongoing training at various venues over the last nine months have not deterred their passion for swimming and is reflected in this recent success. Even those swimmers, who were unable to join their fellow club swimmers at this meet, continue to make a huge difference to the club and its drive for swimmers to enjoy their sport and achieve excellence.”
This meet follows the success recent at the one day short course meet ‘Blooming June’ which was a great development opportunity for many Southwest swimmers and an important event in the club’s calendar to help raise much needed funds to keep the club fees lower than many other clubs.
The momentum and excitement from the clubs own meet certainly helped the swimmers ongoing success. The medal haul summary for placed positions was as follows:
Bronze and 3rd placed positions were awarded to:
Charlie Hemmens for 200 & 400 IM, 100 & 200 Backstroke, Toby Scott 200 freestyle, Louis Donson 200 breast, Jessica Metcalfe 50 & 100 breast, Daniel Gordon 50, 100 breast & 50 back, Lillie Carter 400IM, Amy Gordon 200 back.
Silver and 2nd placed positions: Hugo Jones 50 back & breast, Jessica Metcalfe 50 fly & 200 back, Chandler Saer 50 free & breast, Daniel Gordon 200 breast, Lillie Carter 50 fly, Niamh Ward 50 & 100 breast, Charlie Head 200 fly.
Gold 1st Place Winners:
Daniel Hopkins 50 free, Hugo Jones 50 breast, Jessica Metcalfe 50 & 100 free, 50 & 100 back, Niamh Ward 400 free, 100 fly & 200 IM, Oliver Saunders 400 free, 200 breast, 100 & 50 back, Finaly Saunders 50 & 100 free, 100 & 200 breast, 200 fly, Toby Scott 100 back, Charlie Hemmens 50 Free, 200 fly, Amy Gordon 400 free, 100 back, Charlie Head 200 back, Bryony Cornish 50 & 100 back.
“If you feel inspired to try swimming or you may wish to return after a period away, then please get back in the pool with us here at Frome or with our Academy at All Hallows School,” added Elizabeth. “Everyone is welcome.”
For more information visit www.fromeswimming.co.uk email fromeswimming@gmail.com or contact Academy Coach Sharon Smith on lts fromesc@gmail.com
