The 2023/24 Presentation gala was held at the Morwell Bowling Club. We were delighted to be in their new function space, especially as there were 260+ attending on the evening. 210 swimmers and parents enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner and a further 50-60 junior swimmers and their parents enjoyed the early presentation from 4pm – 6:30pm.
It is a wonderful night for the club. An opportunity to re-live the past 12 months and celebrate the many achievements of both the club and individuals. We had successfully hosted some huge events and had record numbers of club swimmers both joining and competing. We gave out almost 150 club trophies as well as acknowledging particular strengths, improvements and commitment to the club.
Club President and Emcee, Jane Mitchell, reviewed the season including Traralgon hosted, local, Country, State and National Championships as well as camps, celebrations, awards and successes- both club and individual, along the way. A power point presentation accompanied the night.
Squad coaches spoke of their swimmers, gathered on the stage, praising their efforts and abilities and awarded a trophy to one standout swimmer (AGL Coach’s Award) .
Club captains, Molly Cargill and Ashley Nicholes thanked Brian and club coaches Dean, Cam, Dave, Sam, Renee and Molly for their work and Jane thanked the committee for their work throughout the season and especially for the two three-day championship meets hosted at GRAC this past season.
Swimmers aged 7 & Under – Masters were awarded club trophies and Age Champions were named throughout. Here is a list of awards and trophies:
Age Champions
Age | Girls | Boys |
7 & Under | Chloe Morris | no 7/U boys |
8 Years | Isabella Young Maddyn Zahlmann | Baylin Said |
9 Years | Tahlia Maccubbin | Hayden Rawson |
10 Years | Darcey Couling | Xander Szkwarek |
11 Years | Elise Pratt | Kaiden Warne |
12 Years | Chloe Szkwarek | Jayden Tran |
13 Years | Phoebe Balcombe | Archer Marsland |
14 Years | Lara Landels | Kody Said |
15 Years | Jessica Whiting | Riley Lowe |
16 Years | Olivia Baillie | Sam Wells |
17 & Over Years | Molly Cargill | Ashley Nicholes |
Masters | Claire Rawson | Dave Vercoe |
Club Champion Kathleen Froud Trophy: Ashley Nicholes
Most Improved Swimmers
Age | Girls | Boys |
10 & Under Most Improved | Millie Cropley | Benjamin Edgar |
10 & Under 2nd | Isabella Young | Oliver Vercoe |
10 & Under 3rd | Sarah Franklin | Blake Warne |
11 & Over Most Improved | Tayla Cropley | Elijah Vercoe |
11 & Over 2nd | Addison Prout | Braylen Winter |
11 & Over 3rd | Phoebe Walker | Kaiden Warne |
MulchXpress First Year Swimmer Award Claire McQuillen
Service Awards: Abby Warner, Eliza Watts, Sienna Affleck
National Hall of Fame: Phoebe Balcombe, Darcy Connell, Riley Lowe, Teddy Ripper, Kody Said, Sam Wells
Bruce Cain Club Contribution Award: Cameron Juha
The Doc Shop Encouragement Award: Kaiden Warne
Brian Ford Best relay Performance: Lara Landels
Best Performance in the Gippsland Fixture: Chloe Szkwarek
Meyer Family FINA point Score Award: Ashley Nicholes
The Doc Shop Para Swimmer of the Year: Lockie Bellion
AGL Coach’s Awards
Junior Development Coaches Molly and Renee Cargill: Amber Walker
Gippy Squad Coach Dave Vercoe: Ella Missen
Country Squad Coach Brian Ford: Aliza Couling
State and Competition Squad Coach Cam Juha: Lockie Bellion
National Target Squad Coach Dean Gooch: Olivia Baillie
Masters Squad Coach Brian Ford: Adrian Clements
Strength and Conditioning Coach Sam Fenton: Addison Prout
Presentation Photos – thank you Dan Auteri. Copies available by contacting Jane
May 13, 2024
Traralgon Swimming Club News