Representatives of the Ballina RSL Swim Club after their Sunday swim. With only three members in their 50s, a couple in their 60s and 70s and the majority in their 80s, new members are always welcome. Photo: supplied
The Ballina RSL Swimming Club combined with Grafton and hosted the Far North Coast Zone Carnival at the Ballina Pool last Saturday.
‘With the sponsorship support from Ballina RSL Club we have been able to include all local swim clubs to join in the carnival,’ said Nicci Carter, Ballina RSL Swim Club president and joint event co-ordinator.
‘We hosted around 100 swimmers, men and women 18 years and over. The most senior participant is now 93 years young and still diving in from the blocks,’ she said.
In the Far North Coast zone there are seven swimming clubs but three of their pools have been closed owing to flood damage (Grafton, Twin Towns and Lismore).
Representatives from Southport, Nerang and Bellingen RSL swim clubs also attended.
Competition included championship events, handicap events over 50m and 25m, as well as relays.
Southport were the overall points score winners.
