Tigers are Tops!

Tigersharks youngsters embarked on the first round of the Southern Junior League this weekend at Keynsham. Unlike local rivals Swindon Dolphins, the young Sharks were given the more difficult gala when they found themselves up against two teams from last years final. The young Sharks knew they had a battle on their hands.

However, true to form and in Tigersharks spirit the young and fairly inexperienced team were outstanding. The first half of the gala saw the lead bounce backwards and forwards between Keynsham and Tigersharks with some outstanding swims from both sides. Tigersharks strength and depth shone through and Tigersharks went on to win 13 out of the 17 relay events and over 60% of the races overall.

Individual wins came from, Sophie Roberts (2), Kane Baker (2), Jason Butt (2), Josh Wheeler (2) Siobhan Tierney (2), Briony Merrit, Alice Gingell, Eleanor Hussey, Jacob Roberts and Lauren Jones. Relay wins came from, 9 yrs Girls and Boys Free, 9 years Girls Med, 10 years Boys and Girls Medley, 10 years Boys Free, 11 years Boys and Girls Free and Med, 12 years Girls Med and 12 years Boys Free and the 8 x 1 Freestyle Canon relay which the sharks won by 13 seconds.

Tigersharks young team will face a battle in the second round as their top 11 and 12 year olds will be competing in Swansea in a bid to secure their National Qualifying times.