Posted on 7th November 2011
Paralympian swimmers inspire children at the Special Schools Swimming championships
Local Paralympian swimmers Kate Grey and David Hill were on hand
to encourage and inspire young swimmers at the Somerset Special
Schools Swimming gala championships at Bath Sports and Leisure
Centre on 12 October 2011.
Kate Grey and David Hill both train with the University of Bath
Performance Squad and have represented Great Britain since 2003 and
2004 respectively.
Kate and David presented medals to all competitors and a shield
to the overall winners - Fosse Way School.
Jane Lawrence, Swimming Development Manager for Aquaterra
Leisure and Bath and North East Somerset Council said:
"The Somerset Special Schools Gala is one of the highlights of
our competition calendar at Bath Sports & Leisure Centre. It
was wonderful that Kate and David could spare some time out of
their busy training schedules in the run up to 2012, to come and
support us."
Swimmers used the opportunity to question Kate and David
including how much training they do each week, how they overcome
pre-race nerves and even what they eat for breakfast when
training.
Martin Mosey, Bath and North East Somerset Council Performance
Swimming Director also visited to watch the talented youngsters
competing.
He was impressed by the standard of what he saw and said
"The Swim Stars programme provides an excellent inclusive
pathway in Bath and North East Somerset for talented swimmers -
with or without disabilities - leading into local swimming clubs
and the Aquae Sulis Performance Club."
The Learn to Swim programme run by Aquaterra Leisure is
inclusive and there are additional lessons specifically aimed at
children with physical, learning or sensory difficulties who
require higher levels of support at Culverhay Sports Centre.
For information about lessons or the Swim Stars programme please
contact Jane Lawrence, Aquaterra Leisure Swimming Development
Manager on 01225 486917 or email her on jane.lawrence@aquaterra.org.
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