In what was the first gala for a lot of our young swimmers, Walsall came 4th (and just 6 pts off 3rd) in the first round of the Nuneaton & District League.
All the coaches and poolside team were very proud of the swimmers' efforts and support for each other in a gala with a great atmosphere.
"Well done to all swimmers who competed in the gala on Saturday night especially those that were swimming in their first gala" Terry Brindley (Chief Coach)
There were positive comments too from other team's coaches. There were team debuts for (in alphabetical surname order);
Lexi Adcock
Ruby Buggins
Thomas Buggins
Isabelle Cheadle
Rhys Francis
Emilie Harris
Robyn Lees
Louis Matthews
Ethan Perks
Jeevan Singh
Kya Wilkinson
The final points were;
Worcester B : 247pts
Oswestry Otters : 188pts
Boldmere B : 168pts
Walsall : 162pts
Teleford Aqua : 150pts
Broadway : 122pts
Here's to the next round on the 11th May. Venue TBC.