Great being back at the DAC for club championships today and a big shout out to the staff for a really efficient setup. Thanks to all volunteers, STOs, Electronics operators, spectators, swimmers and coaches.
The first couple of days sees three medals for South Lanarkshire swimmers at the Aquatics GB Next Gen Championships. (Preferred British Summer Meet)Bronze medals for Evi Mackie in the 1500 freestyle, Bjorn-Sebastian Aaen in the 400 freestyle and Coco Croxford in the 200 fly.
A really gutsy swim from Coco Croxford swimming in lane 0 in the 200 fly having qualified 9th moves her up to the bronze medal position at the British Summer Meet.
Day one of the EK Open Long Course Meet and a big thank you to all volunteers fromEK and all the other clubs and special thanks to the STOs too. We will see you all again tomorrow for more great swimming.
Good to see Murray Green, Ross Leslie and Finlay Thomson making up three quarters of the 11-13yrs male/open 4x100 free relay. Great experience for the boys. #itswhatwedo
Itβs a bronze for Coco Croxford in the 17-18 yrs 200 back in a pb. This morning Lewis Nelson and Kyle Connolly were part of the SLS 14-16 male/open 4x200 free relay which took bronze. #itswhatwedo
You can follow the fortunes of the EK swimmers and the other South Lanarkshire clubs who are taking part in the Scottish National Age Group Championships in Aberdeen competing under the SLS banner. @SLSwimteam
ALL SQUADS - FRIDAY 24th JANUARY TRAINING CANCELLED
Please note that there will be no morning training for any squad tomorrow morning due to SLLC facilities being closed.
A big thanks to all who came out to the meet today to kick off the season. Some great new experiences for so many and a lot of learning taking place. A big shoutout to every volunteer who gave up any amount of time to make today happen. Every minute you put in is crucial! Thanks!
Wishing all EK swimmers and those in the wider swimming community, a good day tomorrow. Remember there are always options and there is always help and guidance available as you progress to the next stage of your life or your next year of school studies.
Another 8 medals for Scottish athletes/clubs today, as we go beyond the halfway point of the Aquatics GB Summer Championships.
A gold medalπ₯by Coco Croxford @SLSwimteam headlines our report, full details here: https://t.co/hMKfiQApp8
#summerchamps24