by Alasdair Scott
THE ‘monsoonal’ rain did not dampen the spirits nor spoil the convivial atmosphere at the Eumundi Swim Club Presentation evening, held at the CWA Hall last Thursday night.
Despite the weather, the whole membership was there to celebrate the numerous achievements of the swimmers in season 2014/’15.
Kaitlyn Walker and Troy Carlson are still in full training as they prepare to represent the club at the National Age Championships in Sydney later this month.
Lachie Constable only just missed out on making it – but the club is backing him to be there next year.
For a small club, it is a notable achievement to have swimmers competing at the Nationals and is in no small part due to the outstanding coaching and support of Lachie McLean.
Leadership was a theme of the evening’s speeches, with Olivia Carlson and Jameson Constable’s mentoring and support of the younger swimmers being highlighted. Outgoing president, Oddbjorn Ludvigsen, was thanked for his dedication and leadership of the club over the last four years.
Life Membership was awarded to Lud in recognition of his contribution to the club.
It was a close-run competition in many of the age groups, with the points for overall Club Champion being particularly close for both the girls and the boys.
Pierce Ludvigsen edged it for the boys and Amali Scott for the girls, congratulations to the two of them for an outstanding season.
“It has been a tremendously enjoyable year” commented new president, George Brook.
“With so many good young swimmers, next year will be very exciting,” Brook said.
