Top swimmers of 2022 awarded at Deepings’ Christmas Party
22 Dec 2022
Deepings Swimming Club honoured its best swimmers at its Christmas Party, held at Northborough Village Hall on December 10th.
The awards were presented by head coach Sam Peeroo and assistant coach Alice Grant for swimmer of the year, individual squad star awards, newcomer, performance of the year and most improved swimmer.
Winner of the most improved swimmer was James Cash for a superb run at recent galas with repeated and substantial PBs (personal bests) and CQTs (county qualifying times).
Commended were Annabel Shepherd, Rosie Jones and Lottie Jenkinson.
Evie Davies was named best newcomer. She has just moved up to Competitive yet is giving that squad a run for their money in 50 free, gaining five golds and two silvers in her first ever meet.
Commendations went to Millie Edwards, Alice Pinney, Juan-Cayile Vercellotti and Eloïse Walker.
Performance of the year went to Oliver Clarke at the Fenland Meet. Oliver swam eight events, winning five golds and three silvers to be named top boy in his age group. He also achieved CQTs in six of the eight with PBs across the board.
Squad star awards went to:
- Skills: Isaac Donaldson, for his training attendance, quietly determined focus in training and consequent progress in stamina and skills. Commendations: Kieran Richards, Leah Richards and Gus Dascanio.
- Development: Rowan Smith for her positive attitude, whole-hearted engagement and lane-leading performance. Commendation: Matilda Knowles.
- Competitive: Annabel Shepherd who, in addition to turning out some fabulous CQT performances, has worked incredibly hard to lead lanes where previously she was at the back. Commendations: Macy Bundock, Millie Edwards and Lottie Flatters.
- Transition: Kai Watson for his quiet yet positive and consistent presence in training sessions. The perfect example of a swimmer who puts in 100% effort, shows a friendly face not only to squad members but also to competitors at galas - and who in doing so sets an impeccable tone for the squad.
- Performance: Mieke McDonald for her relentless focus on skills and meticulous competition preparation resulting in some excellent CQTs and constantly improving PBs. Commendations: James Cash and Jack Bell
- Elite: Millie Herrick for balancing excellence in other sports with swimming commitment, as well as her qualification and performances at Midlands. Commendations: Jack Cradock, Eloïse Walker and Penny Baxter.
- Masters: Kerys Arundell for fighting back from ankle surgery at the beginning of the year, competing at the Europeans with an impeccably paced 400m and 800m and organising our medal-winning relay teams at Nationals. Commendation: Alice Pinney for her determined recovery from a serious ankle injury and subsequent surgery to achieve PBs at Nationals.
The final award of the evening for swimmer of the year was awarded to Jacob Briers for impeccable attendance at training, excellent performances and continuing to the end of the year with personal bests and county qualifying times. Millie Herrick was commended for her excellent performance at Midlands.
Thanks to Kerys for organising the superb Christmas Party and to all those who helped to set everything up and clear away afterwards.
A massive thanks to all the companies which provided prizes for the raffle: Whirlpool, Bakkavor, Peters’ Cleaners, Amps Wine Oundle, Warp Snacks, Burghley Estates, Mould Family Butchers, Alltech, Morrisons and David Lloyd Gyms.