Bryan Moore and Andy Munn Memorial gala 21/05/2011
- What a fantastic evening and everybody involved in the gala should feel proud at what we have achieved here.
- The pool was packed to the rafters and what an atmosphere, I think my ears are still ringing now. The support was brilliant and in every event we all knew who Shepshed were and I am positive this urged all our swimmers on.
- With a squad of 38 swimmers on show we had a phenomenal 33 PB’s and such a short time after our time trials as well was a great achievement. All the teaching and coaching staff should take credit for this. It shows us all that the hard work and dedication is paying off and we are definitely heading in the right direction.
- Out of the 50 events we had 16 first places and 8 second places but to be quite honest it would be very difficult to single out any individual swimmers performance as everybody was outstanding. That means almost half the events we took the top two positions.
- After half way through the gala there were three teams all within four points and although we were leading a good second half was needed. We kept this theme going throughout the evening and going into the last two events we were two points in front of Coalville, then three points. We needed two points from the last event the cannon to ensure we lifted the trophy and with twenty swimmers waiting their turn it was very tense.
- We started off well but then started to slip back a little and were nearly a length behind at one stage but everybody dug deep and on the final takeover there were three teams neck and neck fighting for the win but in a gripping finale Chris Moore brought us home in first place and the noise nearly blew the roof off.
- A fitting finish to a great night and I would like to thank everybody involved in the club for their support, hard work and dedication as without this we wouldn’t be able to enjoy great nights like this.
- Keep up the good work.
Steve