The Clevedon squad travelled to Keynsham on Saturday 14th October to take part in the first gala of the National Speedo League series. It turned out to be a tense affair with Clevedon battling for third place with the three other English clubs for most of the evening. Two Welsh sides; Blaenau Gwent and Glamorgan Valleys are combination squads made up from several clubs each and they raced away in their own separate contest. The quality of the opposition meant that individual and relay success was less common than usual with only Amber Summerell, Megan Prideaux and Rachel Aldington winning races. However, enough second and third places were gained to ensure Clevedon third position and top English club on the night.

Final Positions were:
Blaenau Gwent 238
Glamorgan Valleys 213
Clevedon 155
Newton Abbot 154
Southwold 146
Bristol Central 137

This leaves Clevedon in a strong position to consolidate their position in the second division of the West league, which they gained after promotion in the season before last, in the two remaining Speedo League galas.

In a slow pool, Matthew Bray, Sophie Feboul, Jenni Gilbert and Will Powell achieved PB's.

Graham Feboul
Press Officer