Monthly Archives: December 2013
LSC Long Distance Gala 8th December 2013
LSC Long Distance Gala – UL Arena National 50m Pool, Limerick
The second event of the weekend at this venue, Sunday 8th December saw 15 swimmers from NNSC swimming long distance for the first time in competition. With swimming distances in these events between 400m and 1500m, it was a test of stamina, not the usual bursts of speed that the swimmers are used to, that was the order of the day. All the swimmers did very well and both coaches and swimmers were very happy with the debut performances in these events.
LSC Novice Gala 7th December 2013
LSC Novice Gala – UL Arena National 50m Pool, Limerick
Report by Mark Dempsey, Nenagh Neptune Head Coach
The future stars of Nenagh Neptune Swimming Club were on display on Saturday 7th December in the UL Arena as the first novice gala that the club has participated in for a number of years took place. A late start of 12 noon made it a bit easier for the 20 plus swimmers who attended. The competition started with the Under 8’s 25m back crawl, and then the nerves really started to show. The racing was as fierce as any world championship I have ever seen with delight, joy, sadness and tears, a testament to the hard work these very young athletes put in.
A special thanks to Sarah McCutcheon who came in to support her brother and help out with the team. NNSC swimmers worked very hard and some achieved B grade times and even the odd A grade time.
As a swimming coach, I’ve seen most of what happens but to see how well behaved our younger swimmers are makes me proud. The care and help these children gave to each other was amazing. The main idea of these races was to show new swimmers that it’s all still a bit of fun and to enjoy it – I know I did!
To the parents who brought their children to the gala, thank you and hope to see you at many more. Also to ex NNSC swimmer Jessie Langridge, a true member. Thanks for calling in on the day, your presence was appreciated.
Medal Count on the day; 10 Gold, 2 Silver, 7 Bronze