LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL REPORT OF HON MASTERS SECRETARY 2008

The County masters' championship, held in October this year was the usual

enjoyable gala. Entries were up on last year and relay events contested by
most clubs. This year saw the introduction of a 100m freestyle which was
well supported by swimmers. Again my sincerest thanks to Guy and members of
Boston ASC for their help and special thanks to the officials. There were
seven new Championship records set by Paul Allen, Helen Eke, Roger Fountain,
Judith Kiely and two by Rita Baxter. Gainsborough bettered the

existing record for the 200yrs plus medley relay.

The Carol Patch Trophy was won by Lincoln Vulcans (138) not far behind were
Gainsborough (129), Boston (116), Grantham (92), Louth (41), Spalding (25)
and Lincoln Pentaqua (21). For the first time the trophy was presented at
the gala which added excitement and a fitting end to the occasion.

The East\West Midland gala which forms part of the National Inter county
competition was held at Braunstone. The competition gets tougher each year
and we were placed seventh out of eight teams. Our national position is

yet to be announced. Rita Baxter, Oliver Petts and Helen Eke had top three

placings and many swimmers improved on their ranking times. The gala was

much enjoyed with a very good team spirit.

Nina Savory

November 2008