Success for Torfaen County Swimming

as 9 qualify for British Youth Nationals

With the cut off date for the 2009 British National Youth Championships now passed, Torfaen County Swimming has once again placed several swimmers into this meet. Last year 6 swimmers qualified competing in 14 events and this year 9

swimmers have the opportunity to compete against the best in Britain in a total of 22 events

including a relay. 

This rise in numbers is testament to the

 hard work and dedication of these swimmers

 in putting themselves through a demanding training schedule that includes up to 20 hours of pool time per week before and after school.

When asked about the achievements of the squad Head Coach Gareth McNarry was very

 quick to praise the swimmers again saying, “It is a great achievement for all these swimmers to qualify for this meet. It proves that their dedication to their sport is second to none

and they now have the opportunity to go and test themselves against the best in Britain.

Torfaen has always produced talented swimmers who have made Welsh and British Teams, and through this group and an emerging group of younger swimmers we are looking to recreate that level of success.”

The British National Youth Championships

takes place in Sheffield between the 27^thJuly and 2^nd August.The swimmers who have qualified and the events are as follows

 Ella Stone  50,100,200,400 FC, 100BC and

 4x100 FC Relay Kathryn Reed 50,100,200,400 FC and 4x100 FC Relay

Grant Woods 100,200 Fly and 200,400 IM

Sophie Rosser 800, 1500 FC

Dan Woods 100 and 200 Fly Sian Evans 50 FC and 4x100 FC Relay Jake Plumley 800 FC Rory Pardoe  200 Brs Chelsie Yeates Ladies 4x100 FC Relay.