The Easter weekend saw a small but strong team of Arena swimmers head north to the Geraldton Short Course Classic, held over the Saturday and Sunday.A total of 15 swimmers ranging in ages managed a total of 152 swims with 114 pb’s (75% success rate !) for a great start to the short course season.
Some fantastic swims from all age groups, including the very first competition swim from one of the youngest girls to the fantastic team rivalry of the older boys, who as a team were ALL so encouraging of each other throughout each of the days. Topped off with an absolute clean sweep of ALL age group relays resulting in some nice shiny bling for every member of the squad. The noise and encouragement coming from the Arena kids and supporters during the relays was inspiring and definitely race winning
A great weekend away with some good catch ups outside the pool after competition, which included a bbq on the Saturday night with way too much food and way too much easter egg chocolate thanks to the parents who picked up a couple of the Easter raffle prizes !!……. and Sunday’s highlight a late afternoon swim at the Geraldton foreshore and play at the new mini water park
Looking forward to doing it all again next year
Well done swimmers, supporters and parents – it was well worth the drive just a bit up the road !
NB. Ella Packer is absent from squad photo