THE achievements of 2017 were celebrated by Tavistock Swimming Club members, parents and coaches at their annual presentation evening last month in Tavistock Town Hall.

The club welcomed deputy Mayor of Tavistock Paul Ward and his wife Jane, who helped with the presentations.

Medals and ribbons were presented by head coach James Lake to members who had achieved success in the short and long course club championships and the Imps Gala. club captains and vice captains for the forthcoming year were presented with their club t-shirts.

Short distance trophy winners: girls’10/U Ruby Montgomery; boys’ 10/U Joel Lake; girls’ 11-12 Martha Miles; boys’ 11-12 Peter Ray; girls’ 14/U Emily France; boys’ 14/U Alfie Morgan; girls’ 16/U Sarah Teague; boys’ 16/U Jake France; girls’ 17/O Olivia Bates, boys’ 17/O Nathaniel Rookes.

Long distance trophy winners: girls’ 14/U Amy Roberts and Hannah Walker; boys 14/U Peter Ray; girls’ 15/O Sarah Teague; boys’ 15/O Jake France; 400m freestyle cup – girls’ Sarah Teague; boys’ Jake France.

Trophies awarded by the coaches: best junior club swimmer, Tess Hopes; best senior club swimmer, Polly Laseby; most improved junior girl, Cara McVeigh; most improved junior boy, Samuel Rice; most improved senior girl, Sarah Teague; most improved senior boy, William Greep and Evan Ord; best junior girl, Ava Dickenson; best junior boy, Sam Palmer; best open water swimmer, Sam Lake; best in training, Joel Lake; best squad swimmer, Emily France; best overall swimmer, Hannah Walker; most worthy swimmer, Alfie Morgan; masters’ swimmer, Caroline Furze; coaches’ choice, Charlotte Walker. Swimmers’ own choice, girls’ Amy Roberts; boys’ Nathaniel Rookes.

n If you love swimming and would like to attend a taster session, Tavistock Swimming Club is holding a free open session at Meadowlands pool on Saturday, November 11 between 4.30pm to 5.30pm. For more information see www.tavsc.co.uk.