In water temperatures of 29c and air temperatures of 30c, the Seals hosted Lecale of Downpatrick in the third round of the Provincial Towns League on Saturday 7th.
With swimmers training throughout the Christmas holidays and looking very sharp on the night they absolutely dominated the Co Down outfit throughout all the age groups.
Being a home gala the Seals swam around 80 swimmers, some taking part in exhibition swims to showcase their talents. They swam brilliantly and impressed their coaches highly.
After two and a half hours of competition and 64 races the Seals scored 650 points and Lecale 494.
Well done to all swimmers who took part and a big thanks to all the parents who helped run the gala. A big thank you also to Lecale Swimming Club for making the long journey and for a very exciting competition.
Paddy Bond, who is one of the coaches of the senior squad with the Seals took part in the Ice Swimming World Championships in Germany on Friday 6th January.
Paddy swam the one kilometre race in water temperatures of 3c with an air temperature of -28c. Ice had to be cut back to form a 25 meter pool.
With only swim attire permitted Paddy swam the race in 17 minutes lifting a world championship gold medal for his efforts. A massive well done from all at the Swilly Seals Swimming Club.
The club’s next League fixture is on the 28th January at home against Newry and Mourne.
In the meantime some swimmers will represent the club at the Bangor Long Course Championships and the Swim Ulster Development Meet in Omagh.
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