Wow! What an incredible day of achievements to celebrate swimming within our swimming family! ‘Possibly the most successful Masters Gala we have ever held’!
This gala today achieved something special!
You’ve got to be in it to win it! 🏅
European, Scottish and British times achieved throughout the day for these dedicated swimmers!
Special achievements and praise to….
Judith Pearson – Carlisle Aquatics, achieved a new 200 IM British and European women’s record 2.53.17
“For me, coming second to Judy, is like winning itself.” Helen Godfrey British Championships Biathlete – Billingham ASC ❤️
Colin Ovington – Derwentside and Gateshead, gained a new Great British record for 400m Freestyle with 4.20.38 🏅
Kevin Smith – Newcastle, gained a new Scottish record for mens 100 IM with 1.10.26 🙌🏻
Our Billingham Club junior timekeepers, pool helpers, organisers, medalists and fundraisers were impeccable 👌🏻 showing us their confidence and great future skills! It’s was nice for them to see the other side of the pool, for a change of scenery – I’ve heard they are all exhausted from their hard day’s graft! 😴
Guy Fawkes, Head Coach and masters competitor, couldn’t speak more highly, reflecting on the day as a whole.
“Our young at heart, Masters section, put on a good show, not only with turning up and competing, but the style and speeds you were swimming. All round, a very successful day.
I would just like to thank all those that have contributed today. By you showing up and stepping forward with Organising, Time Keeping, Official Duties & swimming, this shows what a good little, friendly club we have. “
Our exclusive and amazing photographs taken today by our club photographers Veronica and Mark, will be live to purchase on or website www.billinghamasc.co.uk from mid week – a message will be sent to your clubs and will be on socials when all photographs are available to purchase! 📷
Huge thank you to all involved in making today a huge success! 🙌🏻
Melissa 💗