Thames Valley Junior League 2011 'A' Final - Report

Teams competing in this year’s final were from Amersham, Windsor, Newbury, Maidenhead, Chesham and Reading. All these clubs have been previous winners.

Although Reading did take the 6^th position overall, this did not take away the effort and commitment shown by the swimmers. 25 out of the 43 events were swam faster than in previous rounds and a number of P.B’s being recorded.

No 1^st places were achieved, taking 2^nd spots Joshua Goble in the 12 years old 50 Freestyle in a time of 29.69, just out-touched at the finish by 0.18. He also claimed a 3^rd place in Fly event for a time of 35.19. Improving 11years old swimmer Imogen McCalman swam a new best time in the 50 Freestyle of 31.67.

3^rd places were gained by 12 year old Katie Boyce, another swimmer to produce a P.B. time 34.83 in the 50 Fly. Alex Bakker-Noguer swam superbly in 2 individual races, both P.B. swims in the 12 years 50 metre Backstroke and Breaststroke with times of 36.78 and 38.97. The 12-year-old boys Medley relay team of Freddy Woods, Alex Bakker-Noguer, Joshua Goble and Max Mander came home for a good 3^rd place in a time of 1:08.97

Creditable 4^th places went to 12 year old Hannah Stewart on Backstroke in a time of 39.67. 11 years old swimmers Gemma Phillipps on Breaststroke in 43.10, Robbie Webster on Backstroke for a time of 41.00. Fast improving 10-year-old Backstroke swimmer Daisy Butterworth finished in a good time of 44.02.

Woodward said “The ‘A’ Final has been our three year plan and I’m very pleased the swimmers and coaches have got up for this. It may seem last place on the day, I’m more than happy with that as 6^th place in a League of 12 is very good for the club at present. Tonight was all about having fun and getting on with competing against our own PB’s rather than be disillusioned in taking on the other clubs. That will come at a later date but for now, we are where we need to be. A great night once again”.

A superb effort by all the team. Individual results of RSC swimmers can be found here.