Summer Holidays!

Wednesday 17th June brings to an end our swimming for this season and no doubt everyone is looking forward to the summer holidays. A big 'thank-you' is due to all our swimmers who have worked so hard all year as well as to our coaches, committee members and of course the parents who have supported the club in any way. We must also say thanks to those senior swimmers who have decided to retire from competitive swimming or who have moved on to attend college or university, your efforts and above all loyalty to the club are much appreciated. Our first club night of the new season will be Wednesday 2nd September but keep your eyes posted on the website for news of the PTL squad sessions which normally start a couple of weeks earlier.

Prize Day - Revenge of the Swimmers!

Congratulations to all trophy winners who left with cups and medals following our annual presentation of prizes yesterday at Portadown Rugby Club. Portadown Times will be running an article next week featuring the latest club news and photographs. Yesterday was a big success, even the weather improved to allow the 'Chefs' to do their bit at the BBQ while various games took place on the pitch. Even though the rain held off it was still a wet afternoon for Delores, Conor, Bill and Jeffrey who found themselves in the stocks facing the dreaded 'Wet Sponge!' For swimmers it was the chance to get their own back on coaches and officials and boy did they go for it. Thanks to all who helped on the day, it was great to see so many swimmers and parents enjoying the fun. Keep an eye out for more photographs on new 'Club Gallery' section. Don't forget: no swimming on Monday due to area gala or Wednesday which is our AGM - 7.00pm in Portadown Fire Station.

Teletots Win Swim-Off Gala!

All the hard work put in by the Teletot squad over the last six weeks paid off last night (Friday) as the team confirmed their Division 2 status in some style by actually finishing ahead of Larne with Coleraine being relegated to Division 1. This was quite an achievement especially as Larne had already beaten the young squad earlier in the season. Portadown opened the gala by winning three of the four mixed medley relays, a dream start which settled any last minute nerves and set the mood for the rest of the team. All swimmers showed great determination to stay ahead in the individual strokes and despite a strong final surge by Larne, Portadown finished by winning two of the four freestyle relay events ending up with a grand total of 307 points, 9 points ahead of Larne on 298 with Coleraine some way behind. A big thanks once again to the travelling support who cheered from the gallery but the real stars were the young swimmers who not only looked superb in their club gear but swam their hearts out on the night. Congratulations to everyone! (Anyone for a KFC?)