Frigid Digits hosts swim carnival

The Hardy's Bay Frigid Digits Winter Swimming Club hosted the Northern Districts Winter Swimming Championships at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on July 4

"Nine clubs competed in the contest with competitors ranging from 18 years to over 80," according to club publicity officer Ms Sue Purcell.

"Competition was fierce but friendly.

"The most sought-after trophy at the event was the 10-man 50 metres relay where each team nominates a time for their respective team and the closest team to the nominated time wins the trophy.

"This year (after 10 years of trying) the Hardy's Bay Frigid Digits won the trophy narrowly from the Umina Blue Swimmers.

"Stockton Jellyblubbers took out third position.

"The overall point score for the carnival went to the Merewether Mackerels on 62 points followed by the Tuggerah Tuffs on 53 points and, in third, the Forster Tuncurry Mudcrabs on 51 points."

Ms Purcell said at the end of the carnival, competitors went to the Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club while all the women and children who officiated on the day had lunch at restaurant in Hardy's Bay.

Press release, 14 Jul 2010 Sue Purcell, Hardy's Bay Frigid Digits