The North Eastern Regional Age Group Championships were held at Sunderland Aquatic Centre on the 20th & 21st May and the 27th & 28th May. Three Aycliffe swimmers competing were Leah Smith, Niall Coulthard and Jamie Darton. Between them they competed in twelve events  and qualified for nine finals. Leah was placed 4th and 5th in the 50 and 100 Breast stroke. Niall was placed 6th and 9th in the 200 and 50 Butterfly.  4th and 7th In the 100 and 50 FS. 4th in the 200 Individual medley 5th in the 100 Breast stroke. The outstanding swim of the Championships for the club was the 200 FC. Niall’s entry time was 2:07 well behind the swimmers from Scunthorpe, Derwentside  and Leeds. He posted a time of 2:05 in the heats and went 2:03 in the final to take the title and the gold medal. A truly great performance.