The annual Oamaru Short Course, held on Saturday, October 14, attracted over 100 athletes from the region and neighbouring areas. It was an excellent event, with many young swimmers present, building their confidence in racing. Congratulations to all who took part in the meet. We hope you enjoyed it and look forward to seeing you again soon!

In addition to placing ribbons, 236 Personal Best Ribbons were distributed among the swimmers in attendance, reflecting their hard work and dedication. Let's continue this fantastic effort!

Working alongside the Oamaru Swimming Club to organise and assist with delivering this competition was a pleasure. We would like to extend a big thank you to all those who made this competition possible - from the hardworking Oamaru Swimming Club Committee who worked behind the scenes, to our amazing group of technical officials, to all those who volunteered as timekeepers or in other capacities, and to the generous sponsors who made the meet possible. Thank you all!

Click here to view the full results from the 2023 Oamaru Short Course

We are pleased to announce two new accredited IOTs (Inspectors of Turns). Congratulations to Ailsa Russell (Neptune) and Erin Winder (Taieri) for passing their assessment. We appreciate your contribution to our swimming competitions, ensuring they meet the Swimming New Zealand Designated Approval Status. If you are interested in becoming a technical official like Ailsa and Erin, please email us at admin@swimotago.org. We will be happy to provide more information and assist you in getting started on your journey.

Looking for your next racing opportunity? Don't miss out on the Cromwell Spring Carnival hosted by the Cromwell Swim Club on Saturday, October 28^th - entries close on Thursday, October 19th at 11:59PM. Get your entries in now!

Article added: Tuesday 17 October 2023