A review of the latest club swim records shows that over 100 new figures were set in 2017. With Rikki Morris our new Head Coach  now on board we eagerly look forward to the Beds County championships being held 26th – 28th January and 3rd – 4th February at Inspire. Over three dozen of our swimmers are competing, some for the first time at County level. Might we see more records broken to kick start 2018? Good luck to everyone (not forgetting the handful of older swimmers competing in Crawley at the South East Masters).

The club’s team spirit was clearly in evidence at last night’s Compendium Challenge which saw swimmers from ages 7 to 62 years old taking part. For some it was their first ever competitive events whist others could take pride in completing the endurance test of 8 sprint events in one session. All with the added bonus of spot prizes! Congratulations on the many Qualifying times, Club Records and Personal Best Times.

Thanks to all our officials, coaches, volunteers and parents for your support. We could not hold such galas without you.

Congratulations to our Phil Pelling who was elected the new Beds County ASA President at the AGM on 30th November.

Phil’s election is testament to his many years’ voluntary service to the County (as well as Team Luton).

Congratulations to Rhys Davidson selected for England Programmes Phase 1 camps.

This fantastic achievement involves Rhys attending 3 one day camps through September to November aimed at developing his swim specific knowledge.

Head Coach Adam Taylor said, the selection was ” well deserved coming from (his) recent racing success. Well done Rhys – everyone at Team Luton is very proud. Make the most of this brilliant opportunity!”

Individuals across a fifty year age range have been chosen to represent Beds County, demonstrating the depth of talent held by members of the club .

Five of our Performance Squad were up in Sheffield at the weekend competing in the National County Team Championships; Chiara Rogers (aged 13), Eleanor King (17), Celyn Walmsley (15), Rhys Davidson (13) and Freddie Symonds (15).

Meanwhile Alex Mason (21), Michael Poynton (27), Karen MacKenzie (44) and Graham Powell (61) have all been selected to swim for Beds in the Masters Inter Counties at Newmarket next month.

County caps were also won last month by Veronica Popow (10), Jack Juggins (11 and Susanna Opoku-Gyamfi (12).

Well done eveyone.