Intercounties

Above - 13 and under Derbyshire relay team, sent in by Karl Davidson

As Team Manager at the Intercounties event held at Ponds Forge on Sunday I feel duty bound to publish the following post:-

It was a privilege and a pleasure to be part of the most successful team of swimmers that have competed for Derbyshire at this event. Swimmers representing their home clubs of Belper Marlins, Buxton, Chesterfield, City of Derby, Derby Phoenix, Etwall, Long Eaton and Ripley proudly wore their Derbyshire hats swimming magnificently under the inspirational leadership of Andi Manley and his team of coaching staff Kim Hill, Mark Tanner, Mike Glossop and Spencer George. This team not only ensured Derbyshire retained their status in Division 1 of the competition but elevated them to 9th position in the rankings, their highest ever position.

I'd like to thank ALL of our swimmers for their professionalism and attitude, they were a credit to their clubs and County.

Kim Hill will be preparing a full report which will be posted on this blog and the DASA website over the next few days.

I'd also like to say a big thank you to Darren Wood for taking as many photographs as he could during the event and sending them on to parents and clubs. Anybody with a photo of their son or daughter that they'd like published please forward it on to me, I've started it off with one of James.

Finally, I'd also like to congratulate Jodie Hawksworth and Chloe Johnson who put in magnificent performances for Staffordshire assisting them in gaining promotion to Division 1. Well done!!!