A big congratulations shout out to all of the 8’s, 9’s and 10’s Perry Beeches swimmers who took part in yesterday’s Birmingham Water Festival (organised by the Birmingham Swimming Action group).

It’s a great experience for all of them – their first taste of competition.

Photo of Ravaell doing the Butterfly – if you want to see more photos go to www.gavinpordagephotography.com and use the password that was in the program.

Special mentions go to:

Libby Jones and Danielle Siviter (who came first and second in the 100 IM – 8 year category)

Abby Fuller (who came first in the 100 IM – 9 years category)

Danielle Siviter (who came third in the 25m Breaststroke)

Ellie Matthews (who came first in the 25m Breaststroke)

Luke Flaherty (who came second in the 50m Freestyle)

Ravaelle Bailey (who came first in the 50m Freestyle)

Also – two swimmers swam big personal best times to achieve ‘Speeding Tickets’ on the day:

Poppy Nancarrow – who swam a big personal best time in the 25m Backstroke

Ravaelle Bailey – who swam a big personal best time in the 25m Butterfly

Well done to all of the swimmers who took part on the day.