Royal Navy West Country Swimming Gala new records by Caitlin O’Malley 200m Backstroke, Rhian Roberts 4 x 25m Individual Medley and 50m Freestyle, Adam Bolton 4 x 50 Individual Medley and 50m Freestyle.

RMB Stonehouse Championships new records by Zoe Porter 25m Breaststroke and Caitlin O’Malley 50m Breaststroke.

Club swimmers entered Royal Navy Western Region Swimming Championships.

The Club Championships were held over a two week period, from 5 Jul – 15 Jul 10. The main sessions of the event took place on Saturday 10 July, with the longer events being held in the evenings of Club weekday water time. This was a change from previous years and worked well, allowing competitors to rest properly between events. The number of competitors, both male (20) and female (24) entering the event increased this year, with a total of 294 swims, or ‘’splashes’’ as they are commonly referred to, an increase of 60 compared to last year. The competitors were mainly youngsters in the age group of 8 – 17, some of which were competing for the first time and a number of our more mature swimmers also took part. It was pleasing to see the increased number of male swimmers. In previous years there has been a lack of boys in the Club. The hard work of the Swimmers, Coaches and Teachers over the year was evident, as a total of 35 new records were achieved and ratified at the AGM in November. They should all be proud of these results. Many parents assisted with the running of the event and were introduced to jobs such as timekeeping, announcing and competitors steward. All the assistance was appreciated and helped make the Championships a success. The swimmers can now look forward to the City of Plymouth Championships in October, and receiving their awards at the Club Presentation evening in November.

As well as the Club Championships, on Wednesday 14 July 10, the annual junior section gala was held at HMS Raleigh. This was a close competition between HMS Drake and HMS Raleigh, which the referee deemed a draw. Many swimmers took part, some as young as five. They all tried hard and swam well to win points for their teams. Despite frequent downpours of rain, the Gala was followed by a BBQ attended by approx 200 Club members and families. The two volunteer chefs did well to complete with the weather and the evening was successful and enjoyed by all. Approximately £150 was raised for Help for Heroes.

June Porter Wins Regional ASA Awards. Congratulations to June who was honoured with the South West Regional Development Coach of the year Award. Additionally, the ASA awarded June with the Volunteer Coach of the Year award which came as a nice surprise. The ASA award ceremony was held in Taunton, which June attended with her family and Diego Walker our Chairman who represented the Club at this special event. This award is richly deserved by June, and is recognition of the many hours she devotes to coaching our squad swimmers.

June completed her Level 3 course this year and has now taken over from Ann Grantham as Head Coach. After many years of hard work as Head Coach, Ann assumed the role as Assistant coach and continues to support June in her new position.

Caitlin O’Malley took part in the Open Water Plymouth Breakwater swim, achieving a respectable seventh place overall and was third lady home. The Club also provided an official and first aid cover for this event.

RMB Stonehouse Open Meet held at HMS Drake in October.

The Presentation evening was held in November at the Warrant Officers and Senior Rates mess, HMS Drake. Awards were presented by the Commonwealth medal winner Anthony James of Leander swimming Club and Dean Roberts our Vice Chairman. Paul Evans did an excellent job as the compare and a good night was had by all.

City of Plymouth Waterpolo Tournament held at HMS Raleigh for the Lamb Trophy.

Father Christmas attended the Christmas party held at HMS Raleigh along with over 80 children.