British Masters & County Masters

Posted 7 August 2006

On 16th, 17th and 18th June, Chris Luesley and Jade Tate competed in the British Masters competition held at the Aquatics Centre in Manchester. After a long journey up on the Friday, Chris competed in the 1500 metres, 30 lengths of the 50 Metre Pool.

The result was a time of 20 Min 8 seconds and 2nd position in the 25 to 29 Mens Age Group. Later that day, Jade competed in the 200 Metres backstroke in the 18 to 24 Womens Age Group. Jade also finished 2nd in her age group with a time of 2Min 50.22. Therefore both swimmers collected silver medals from their 1st races, before going on to compete in a number of other races throughout the weekend with some Good times posted in the long course pool.

Results summary

On 25th June 2006, 12 members of Worthing Swimming Club competed in the Sussex County Masters held at Horsham. This was a sizable entry considering the gala was held at the same time as an England World Cup Game.

The squad was as follows : Norman Griffin, John Matthews, Pam Pilbury, Joan Luesley, Barbara Willett, Neale Maloney, Nick Piper, Karen Wardley, Nicki Stirton, Jade Tate, David Boothby and Chris Luesley.

The squad won 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medal from the relay competitions and 3 Gold, 6 Silver and 10 Bronze Medals from the individual races. (See Club Website for full details of results)

Nicki Stirton won the Ladies 25 – 29 Years Age Group 100 Metres Butterfly in a new County Record time of 1Min 15.28. The Mixed 76+ Years 4*25 Metre Medley relay time of 1 Min 07.44 will also stand as a county record as the event was in its inaugural year.

Congratulations to all the swimmers who participated in the event and we hope to get a similar or increased number entered into next years competition. For further details about masters or seniors swimming over the age of 18 for girls and 19 for boys see Chris Luesley.

Results summary