Monnow Swimming Club celebrated a year of outstanding swimming at it’s annual awards night on Friday 4th December at Monmouth Rugby Club.
Presentations commenced with the Coaches Award for Swimmer of the Year, which went to Louise Sadler age 14, followed by the Coaches Award for Most Improved Swimmer which was awarded to Elliot Lynch-Warden, age10 (pictured).
The Club Championship awards were presented by the Club’s President, Mr Alan Roberts, with trophies for each age group for boys and girls, for long and short distance swimming. A total of 23 swimmers scooped an award – with some of the older swimmers winning both categories! A further five swimmers were presented with a goodie bag for the Competitive Swimming Award and Isaac Evans age 8 won the Entry Group Award.
The Club’s Chair, Maria Smith was also pleased to announce several Club records having been beaten this year and a number of new records being set. Finally, thanks were given to all the Club’s volunteers who help run the Club and especially to the Club coaches who teach to such a high standard and with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm.