It’s an exciting time for the Seymour Sharks Swimming Club, with nine swimmers representing the club at the Vic Country Short Course Championships on August 12 and 13.
Swimming coach Kylie Hunter was proud of her squad’s effort over the weekend.
“Such an outstanding weekend for our Sharks given the limited training had by all,” Hunter said.
“(We’re) super excited for the future of the club with some unreal swims done by our under-11 girls.
“All in all, I was so happy with the Sharks this weekend. Attitude, sportsmanship, performance and respect just a few things that our kids nailed this weekend.”
Three of the swimmers who competed in the competition had already swum times to qualify for the Victorian Open Short Course Championship that will be held this weekend in Melbourne.
These achievements are made all the more impressive given the currents the squad has been swimming against out of the pool.
The Sharks have faced a lack of access to shire pools and no access to long course training, due to flood damage at the outdoor pool.
This also came at a time when the club had limited access to short course facilities when the leisure centre was closed for six weeks due to maintenance.
The club also lost a significant amount of equipment that was stored at the outdoor pool to last year’s floods and are still waiting assessment from the insurer.
Odds not being in the Sharks’ favour has not put a dampener on the young and enthusiastic team.
Five training sessions a week are available to any young people with a passion for swimming and are guided by coach Hunter.
The club has sponsorship options available and would be keen to talk to any local organisation who would like to be involved in getting the tide flowing with the talented squad of swimmers.
For information on the club, email seymour.sharkssc@gmail.com
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