It has been an exciting start to the season for the Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club, with eight new Club Records set at the club’s first Distance Club Night.
Congratulations to Don Algie, Eloise Chegwidden, Remy Hedges, Nelson Malady, and Jy Parkinson for setting new records.
Don, aged nine, set new records for 400-metre Freestyle and 400m IM. Seven-year-old Eloise set two records: 100-metre Freestyle and 100-metre Breaststroke.
Nelson, aged 10, set a new record for the 800-metre Freestyle in a time of 12.09.27. Remy set a record for 400-metre Freestyle.
Jy, aged 17, set new records for the 1500-metre Freestyle and 400-metre IM.
The Cannons acknowledged and thanked all the swimmers and parents who participated in the annual Swimathon.
Club Secretary, Giselle Burton presented Chocolate Awards to Alessa Penglasse-Fortunato, Harris Delac, and Harry Chegwidden.
Upgrade certificates were presented to Jasmine and Robert Gerlofsma, Ryan Clark, Jax Swannell, and Tora Delac.
The Cannons wished Jacob Bell all the best in his five-kilometre swim at the Queensland OWS Championships.
Top performers at Club Night on Wednesday were Jasmine and Robert Gerlofsma, while Millie Groom and Sophie Fletcher swam extremely well and setting personal bests in just about all their events.
Special welcome to Billie Jamieson who did very well in his first Club Night.
Congratulations to swimmers who achieved personal bests: Lucas Korosec, Pippa Laguna, Lily Maher, Owen Maher, Nelson Malady, Matilda Nicholes, Alessa Penglasse Fortunato, Isaac Pisaniello, Isabella Pisaniello, Addie Sanders, Max Smith, Molly Smith, Ryan Clark, Jax Clayworth, and Zane Clayworth.
Congratulations to all the swimmers who participated at Club Night on Wednesday and a big thank you to all the wonderful parents and volunteers who assist with officiating, catering, and fundraising.
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen
Don, Eloise, Nelson and Jy with Club Records
Jacob Bell preparing for the Queensland Open Water Swim Champs