Rob Small spent six hours travelling to compete in the Thailand Masters Swimming Open, held at the NOC Royal Turf Club of Thailand. Competing in all available events on the day – eight in total – all four 50’s and 100’s, Rob won all but one of the events. The Thai ASA provided a certificate for each competitor to take home with them. Congratulations to Rob from all back here in England.

Under the guidance of Dave Marsh, the Beeches swimmers who came to Coventry’s 50 meter baths had a long but enjoyable day.

For many of the swimmers it was their first taste of a major open meet, and although intimidating at first, the children warmed to the environment.

Starting off with the 9/10’s relays – girls were Sophie Blackwell, Lily Massey, Lily Spencer and Jessica Deans, and boys were Oliver Bates, Daniel Kilminster, Max Powell and Dylan Scruton. They all swam to the best of their ability, and gained some valuable experience.

The open men’s relay team consisted of Dominic Blackwell, Des Burley, Andrew Gulliver and Stuart Fuller. The Open Ladies team consisted of Grace Morgan, Jessica Jones, Ashleigh Stackhouse and Katie Gulliver (all of whom also made up both the 16 and under girls relay team on the same day).

Other swimmers on the day were Dominique Gomez and Elliot Langston. Some good PB’s were achieved on the day.

Results available here

http://www.warwickshireswimming.org.uk/swimmingresults/2013/index.php

Here’s a little bit of nostalgia – using the original template from 30 years ago, Beeches have obtained some 30 year anniversary swimming hats (using the same suppliers – Woodchester – as the original hats). Available to buy at £5 each, we are sure they will be a popular item. All enquiries to secretary@perrybeechesswimming.co.uk.

Perry Beeches Swimming Club (Triple S joined in 10 years ago) is 30 years old this year.

Brian Phelps has very kindly given the club a scrapbook of memories – this is the original advert in the Birmingham Mail that started the club off.