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Teletots Vs Ards Gala Report - 1st February 2008

Avoneil was the setting and Ards Swimming Club the opposition. City of Belfast was out in force with a team of over 45 swimmers against what was a very competitive Ards team.

 City of Belfast as usual where in fine voice throughout the night with some super racing from all the swimmers. Some races were very close with some exciting finishes, the 3rd race of the night providing City of Belfast with the first win the 1997 medley relay team coming home just touching out a fast gaining Ards relay.

 There were fine swims from all the age groups and hopefully everyone who competed enjoyed their racing. Team selection will change a little from gala to gala and whilst fielding our strongest swimmers and want to give everyone a chance at racing in a teletots gala this season. So keep your attendance up and listen to your coaches.

 Love my stats so here’s some from the gala,

 individual swims                                   92

new times                                               31 

personnel best times                              37 

noise decibel level (swimmers)            105 dB

noise decibel level (parents)                 49 dB (generous)

COBSC swimming hats / T-shirts         not enough

 That’s a 74% strike rate not bad for Avoniel and the first gala of the season for most swimmers. I’m very pleased as a coach but we can always do better and will working towards the next teletots against Templemore. Two things for the next gala everyone with City of Belfast swimming hats and navy T-shirts please no exceptions I want us looking  like a team as well as sounding like one, the second one is that the parents get more vocal behind all the swimmers (just like the kids!!!).

 DS 4th February