Portadown too strong for Alliance!

Despite the unavailability of several swimmers the PTL squad had a convincing 40 point victory over Alliance at the Grove pool Belfast on Saturday night. Those who stepped in to fill the gaps did so showing great determination to ensure that the club came away with an important 'first win' on their season debut. Portadown got off to a 'flyer' taking all but one medley relay stroke and from then on Alliance were always playing catch up despite a spirited performance in the final Freestyle relays but by then it was too late to influence the result. Congratulations to all who took part in this thoroughly deserved win. Although there is no swimming on Monday 29th October club night will run as usual on Wednesday. The next PTL fixture is another away trip in early December when Ballymena will be the opposition.

Age Group Superstars & Potential Olympian Galas

Age Group Superstars Please note the following gala dates for this competition.

Meet 2 - Sunday 25th Nov 2007 (400m Freestyle, 200IM, 50m Butterfly & Backstroke skins)
Meet 3 - Sunday 24th Feb 2008 (100m & 200m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, & Freestyle)
Meet 4 - Sunday 13th April 2008 400 Free, 200m IM, 50m Freestyle & Bstroke skins)

Potential Olympians Please note the following dates.

Meet 2 23rd/24th November 2007
Meet 3 22nd/23rd February 2008

Anyone interested in entering should contact Paul Higgins as soon as possible.

PTL Gala V Alliance Saturday 27th October

The first PTL gala of the new season takes place on Saturday against Alliance at 'The Grove' pool, Belfast. A coach will leave from Cascades at 4 o'clock and all of those travelling should be there in good time. As usual, club t-shirts and tracksuits should be worn where possible. Alliance have already one victory under their belts but we should be able to push them all the way. Please note that due to this gala Saturday morning swimming is cancelled. There is also no swimming on Sunday afternoon.

Bog Snorkellers Club Cheque

A cheque for £180 was presented to club President Bill Partridge poolside on Wednesday night. Thanks to all who took part not only with the fund raising but also those who participated on the day.

Ulster Schools Success for Club Members

Congratulations to all club members who took part in the 'Ulster Junior Schools' Gala held in the Grove Belfast on Saturday 13th October 2007. Several swimmers, including Caitlin Wylie, Eden Magwood, Beth Irwin and Daniel Chambers qualified for the Irish finals to be held at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin in December. We wish them all the best and look forward to hearing how they got on.

Sunday Swim at Cascades!

Yes, it's true, Sunday swimming in our own home pool! Next Sunday 21st October 2007 will be the last session out at Brownlow, in future we will be able to swim at Cascades as sessions in both big and small pools have been confirmed. This is a great opportunity for club members to get additional pool time and it deserves full support. A big thanks is due to all the staff at Brownlow who have done their best to help us out during recent pool closures at Portadown, it would have been impossible to have kept going without them. Full details of Sunday sessions at Cascades are available at the club desk on Wednesday nights.