Swim carnival attracts 420

Woy Woy Swim Club successfully held its Winter Qualifying Carnival on June 20.

Around 420 swimmers submitted more than 2070 entries that were completed over the course of the day, according to club publicity officer Ms Sandra Wood.

"The meet was targeted by clubs from as far north as Port Macquarie, south and north-west of Sydney, and a large contingent from the Sydney metropolitan area were in attendance on the day," Ms Wood said.

"Our own swim club members achieved outstanding results with at least four members gaining qualifying times for Country Championships to be held in July at Sydney Olympic Park.

"Ten of our club members swam for Woy Woy Swim Club for their first time and many of our members swam personal best times.

"We had 15 of our swimmers pick up medals for their efforts on the day.

"Tom McParlane, Keelan Bridge, Alessandra and Elyssia Gasparotto backed up at the Woy Woy meet after competing in the State Open Championships.

"We had a total of six swimmers from Woy Woy in attendance at the State Open placing the Woy Woy Swim Club in 29th position (third on the Central Coast).

"Keelan swam in seven events, gained four Australian Open qualifying times, three top 10 finals being fourth in 200m backstroke, sixth in 400m individual medley and 10th in 200m butterfly.

"Elyssia swam in five events gaining third in Australian Open qualifying times, two top 10 finals including fifth in 200m butterfly and 10th in 400m individual medley.

"Tom swam in seven events gaining two Australian Open qualifying times.

"Alessandra swam in two events and came fifth in her 400m freestyle, Erin Everingham swam three events with one being an Australian Open qualifying time and Laura McGlone swam in the 400m freestyle."

The Australian Swimming Club Championships will be held from July 14 to 18.

Press release, 30 Jun 2010 Sandra Wood, Woy Woy Swim Club