Mathew Bradley was the only swimmer from Sedgefield 75 who competed at the Sunderland New Year Gala.He swam in the 200, 100 & 50 Breaststroke. Silver in the 200 and gold in the 100 & 50. The 50 time of 31:20 for the Breast stroke set a new all comers record
His swims in the 100 Back, 100 Free, 50 Free,100 fly & 200 IM all produced Gold Medals. Eight swims produced seven Gold Medals Five of which were National Qualifying Times. A truly great weekend and a good indicator of things to come in the future.
The club had 20 swimmers competing in the Billingham Time Trials held on Sunday 12th Jan. Competing were Viven & Netanya Alwiss. Kate & Carla Abel Haydon & Alyssa Craggs, Zac Hodgkinson, Damion Lawson, Teagan Pickford, Kate Carmichael, Lauren Chatt, Sophie Wilkinson, Grace Dutchburn, William Jones-Kennington, Christopher Jones, Niall Coulthard, Kye Cowton, William Angus, Isobel Hardy, Katelyn Craig.
The swimmers were from both A & B Squads some competing for the first time. Most swimmers achieving personal best times and Zac and William gaining County Times.
The pool closure at NALC for refurbishments could have been a disaster in relation to the training programme. Thanks to the efforts of Durham County Council, staff at Woodhouse Close Pool, Woodham Acadamy, Wear Valley ASC and Darlington ASC the training is going really well as I’m sure the results will show as the new season gets under way..
The club would like to have on record our appreciation of the support given by every one involved.