Newark swimming gala receives support from local housebuilder

Young swimmers from Newark and Southwell had a taste of competitive action at a recent swimming gala.

Newark Swimming Club’s first ever Mini Meet was supported by local housebuilder, Bellway East Midland.

They donated £500 which went towards glittering medals and pool hire. It also enabled the club to lower entry prices for competitors and their families.

The event, which also included competitors from Southwell Swimming Club, gave swimmers, between seven and 11, the chance to compete in a friendly setting.

“Our Mini Meet is all about boosting participation in competitive swimming in the local area,” said head coach, Adam McIntyre. "We are very grateful to Bellway for its support and generous donation.

“Without the Bellway sponsorship, this event wouldn't have happened and 60 junior swimmers from Newark and Southwell would have missed out on the opportunity to take their first steps into the world of competitive swimming.”

Newark Swimming Club was founded in 1935 and has about 170 members aged from five years upwards. It is based at Newark Sports and Fitness Centre, less than a mile from the developer's new homes, The Foresters at Middlebeck.

Steve Smith, from Bellway East Midlands, added: “Grassroots clubs play a vital role in bringing a community together and offering local youngsters the opportunity to try out a sport and make new friends.

“Newark Swimming Club is a long-established and very popular organisation within the local community, so when Kathryn Tregellas, a coach, committee member, volunteer co-ordinator and swimmer at the club, approached us to see if we could sponsor the Mini Meet we were more than happy to help.

“We were extremely proud to support this inaugural event which gently introduced younger swimmers in the club to the competitive element of the sport and I am sure it will be the first of many.”

For more information about Newark Swimming Club, visit their website and find out more about The Foresters at Middlebeck development here.

Story By : InYourArea