EIGHT Macksville Marlins members have just returned from attending the NSW Achievers meet at Sydney Olympic Park as part of team Swimming North Coast (SNC).
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Selection into the SNC squad was based on a swimmer’s performances at the SNC LC Championships which were held in November 2017. The camp isn’t all about competing at the meet, it is an opportunity to bond with the other swimmers in this area branching from Banora Point to Forster.
The swimmers arrived home from the two-day camp tired but pleased with their results, for some it was their first time away on the camp and first time competing at SOPAC.
The SNC team came fifth in the overall pointscore. Macksville Marlins member Matt Faulds also attended the camp as a team manager.
Standout performances from the Marlins were Asha Searle who won gold in the 11 years 50m breaststroke and finished 5th in 50m freestyle, 7th in 50m backstroke, 8th in 50m fly and 6th in the relay.
Darcy Welsh (14 years) won a bronze for his efforts in the mixed 13 and over relay and came 5th in 50m breast, 8th in 50m free, 10th in 50m back and 12th in 50m fly.
Other Marlins results:
Brayden Clark 10yrs fly 25th, back 15th, breast 49th and free 40th. Relay B 15th.
Courtney Clark 11yrs fly 41st, back 29th, breast 45th and free 45th.
Brody Faulds 13yrs fly 27th, back 22nd, breast 27th and free 28th. Relay D 21st.
Ryan Faulds 10yrs back 56th, breast 35th and free 54th.
Corey Gleeson 17yrs fly 36th, back 31st and free 35th. Relay C 18th.
Jaxon White 10yrs fly 50th, back 46th, breast 36th and free 48th.
In early August Leah Pickvance, Cohen Welsh and Declan Sutton attended the Swimming NSW Target Meet which was held at Woy Woy on the Central Coast. This was a two-day meet for swimmers from all over NSW who had competed in the NSW State Age Championships. The three Marlins travelled by bus to the meet with their SNC team mates, managers and coaches
The SNC team claimed an overall victory during the meet bringing home the champions trophy.
Their results were:
Leah Pickvance 11 years 50m free 2nd, 100m free 3rd, 100m back 4th.
Cohen Welsh 11 years 50m free 6th, 100m free 16th, 100m back 16th.
Declan Sutton 16 years 50m free 1st, 100m free 1st, 100m back 1st , 14 years and over free relay 1st, 14 years and over medley relay 1st.
With the swimming season just kicking off, the Macksville Marlins invite all-comers to join them for Wednesday Club Nights from 5.30pm at the Macksville Aquatic Centre. The Marlins cater for all swimmers with 25m events through to open swimmers. Come along for a trial swim and get a feel for the club’s friendly atmosphere and socialise with fellow swimmers. For more information email macksvillemarlins@gmail.com or check out the Marlins Facebook page.
