ON Saturday at the M&D Age Group Championships five swimmers from Stretford ASC took Championship titles.

Karl Prescott in the 11 year group won the 100m Fly, Rachael Bates in the 15 years won the 100m & 200m Freestyle, Neil Bates won the 13 years 400m Freestyle and Anthony Moran secured the 14 years 200m Fly.

Overall were 29 swimmers with placings in the finals.

A very good days results.

In the Water Polo section congratulations go to Oona Steels who has made the junior ladies Great Britain squad and Gareth Potts is again on the Great Britain junior men's squad and is off to Barcelona on the 19th February.

Five of the younger Water Polo players have just proved their worth by being selected for the Northern Counties Squad.

Congratulations to:- Simon Howe, Graeme Potts, Brian Hoy, Luke Holme and Andrew Kerr.

Our U16's have gone through to the second round of the English Championships by beating Chester 11-9.

The adult section (9-10pm Thursdays, Stretford Leisure Centre) can offer Learn to Swim through to coaching Master Class and there is space in the water for these people.

Contact the Secretary for details 0161 865 9672.

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