Chippenham swimming club were 4th at the first Winter league race of the 2011/12 season on Saturday 26th November.
Chippenham's young squad performed well against strong squads from Swindon Tigersharks, Trowbridge A and B, host club Salisbury, Wroughton, Wootton Basset and Bradford on Avon winning 3races on the night
Each gala involves 39 relays at U13, U15, U17 and over 17. Many of Chippenham's swimmer had to swim up an age group so coming 4th on the night was an encouraging result.
Overall League positions have yet to be determined with points awarded for the fastest times across the whole league of 28 teams.
Chippenhams girls were - Abbie Cross, Amy Hall, Beatrice Moore, Bryony and Tegan Cairns, Charlotte Myers, Chelsea Chard, Chloe May, Emma Holloway, Harriet Olgivie, Jess Stafford, Katie Smith, Natalie Pidgeon, Puruvi Ruparel, Sapphire Randerson
The boys were - Andrew and Matt Hare, George Claverley, Henry Gaunt, Henry Moore, Jack Cook, Jack Crow, James Tucker, Joe Bailey, John Branston, Luke Brown, Nathan Coupland, Peter Holden, Sam Miller, Tom Tennant
Newsflash
We need more licensed officials to run events and to complete behind the scenes roles. Why not start to train as an official? Its not as daunting as you think. Most of the training is done on pool side at a pace that suites you. Join a Judge 1 course to see what it is all about. Questions? Please ask Darren Hall or e-mail the club This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are a parent of a CASC swimmer and have an hour or two to spare each week please contact a member of the committee either on poolside or via the 'contact us' link above as we are always looking for help from committed parents. Support is welcome both on poolside and behind the scenes with club administration / management functions.