Water Lilies' 2016 Swimming Gala - Results

Water Lilies Swimming School celebrates a successful event at its 4th annual swimming gala!

Held in the Archbishop Sancroft High School pool in Harleston, Norfolk, Water Lilies hosted another brilliant swimming gala for its students on Saturday 21st May 2016. The swimming school invited its students working on their STA Angelfish Level 1 badge and above providing an opportunity to experience competitive swimming outside of their normal lessons. In its 4th year, the Water Lilies' gala was the largest yet with over 150 race entries and all the children who took part gave 110% with fantastic effort and achievement.

Water Lilies' new competitive swimming club 'Harleston Stingrays' were also invited to take part in the swimming gala. 

"Well done Water Lilies for a fantastic well organised Gala, everything ran smoothly and like clockwork. A massive thank you to everyone involved. Louise had an amazing time and is very pleased with what she achieved." said Mum Nicola.

With a team of parent helpers as race time keepers and Water Lilies' instructors and poolside assistants volunteering, the event was exciting and everyone from the spectators to the 50 children taking part had a great afternoon. All the children received an achievement certificate with their times recorded. A charity raffle was also run to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. 

7 year old Molly said: "I am very proud of winning my race!"

Water Lilies' Instructor Nicky said:"It was fun. I certainly enjoyed helping and watching how well the children did. Well done to all involved!"

"Alfie had a great time at his 1st swimming gala, looking forward to beating his times next time!" said Mum Lynsey

Congratulations to everone who took part.

Look forward to seeing you all at our 2017 Swimming Gala! 

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