Arena League: Round 1
November 3, 2021
Saturday October 9th, saw Bracknell and Wokingham Swimming club back competing in the National Arena League, for the first round we took a trip to Wycombe to take on 5 other teams in what was sure to be an evening of close races.
This year the event would run a slightly different format, with mixed relays introduced. This was the first team event clubs have had since COVID-19.
The evening saw a large number of great efforts through all the age groups, from more accomplished swimmers to first time Arena Leaguers. With a cheering crowd and teammates supporting each other the swimmers pulled out all the stops to earn those all important points for the team.
A big congratulation must go to those swimmers who achieved first place on the night. These swimmers were:
- Jess Humm. 100 Backstroke
- Edith Hamilton. 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle
- Ava Truswell. 100 Butterfly
- Antoni Kepa. 100 Freestyle
- Ben lucas. 50 Freestyle
- Zachary Callinan. 50 Butterfly
- Ethan Donovan. 100 Breaststroke
- 4×50 Medley Relay, 15 Years and under.
It was great for the coaches to see the swimmers race and more importantly for the swimmers to cheer each other on. Round 2 will take place on Saturday 13th November.
Final scores of round 1:
- Elmbridge Phoenix – 176
- Wycombe B – 172
- Bracknell and Wokingham – 167
- Guildford City C – 156
- Tilehurst – 115
- Farnham – 94
