The final round of the National Swimming League took place on Saturday 13th December at Backwell. The opposition consisted of Backwell, Barry, Bristol Penguins, Lydney and Penarth.
Devonport had a fantastic evening with 8 first places and 10 second. Danny Banks was our first winner in the Men’s Open 100m IM. He also took another great win in the Men’s Open 100m freestyle. Our Girls 13/U relay team, Rebecca Ward, Rachel Ward, Victoria Philpot and Lauren Parker, won both their Medley Relay and Freestyle Relay with two fantastic performances. Not to be out done the Boys 13/U relay team, Finley Bowden, Jon Hall, Dan Crook and Joseph Keogh took first in the Medley Relay. Jamie Bailey then took Finley’s place in the Freestyle Relay and the boys took their second relay win. Joseph Keogh continued his winning ways by taking an excellent first place in the Boys 13/U 50m Backstroke. Jordan Nicholson beat off the opposition to take another first place for Devonport in the Men’s 100m Backstroke. Jess Fennel, Jon Hall, Rebecca Ward, Nat Chartres, Denise Ward, Aimee O’Halloran and the Ladies Open Medley Relay team all swam great races to take second in their events.
The final results were: Backwell 210, Lydney 195, Devonport 183, Barry 177, Bristol Penguins 171 and Penarth 92
Well Done to all our swimmers who performed excellently, and many thanks to all the parents and officials who supported them.