Swimmers make huge splash!

Schoolchildren in Carmarthenshire have been making waves at this year’s disability swimming gala.

Some 70 children from across the county took part in races ranging from nine to 50 metres at Llanelli Leisure Centre.

Pupils from Brynaman, Ysgol Dewi Sant, Dyffryn Aman, Glan y Mor, Heol Goffa, Llandeilo and Nantagredig spent the morning showcasing their strokes including backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.

Timekeepers and runners were provided by from Coleg Sir Gar students, who also manned the information desk.

Llanelli Swimming Club’s Ian Howell was the official race starter for the event in its 12^th year.

At the end of the race information was given out to all swimmers on the Learn to Swim programme in Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli Leisure Centres, as well as the Swansea Stingrays Gala.

Times were taken and passed onto Swim Wales for talent identification purposes.

Lisa Pudner, Disability Sport Wales development officer for Carmarthenshire said: “This kind of event provides youngsters with an opportunity to showcase their talent.

The pupils thoroughly enjoyed themselves and a big thank you must go to all teaching staff, pupils, college students and everyone who helped make this year’s gala so successful.”