Reminder, there is no training Mon 10th October as we are hosting the Junior Gala. ORCA v Seals
Oonagh McManus
Individual Bronze Medal and Team Gold at the European Biathle Championships in Athens, home of the Olympic Games
In an incredibly exciting race Oonagh managed to finish third, collecting individual bronze and team gold medals for Great Britain.
Oonagh took the race out fast, separating the field with a solid first run, entering the water in 2nd place. A fantastic swim saw her coming out of the sea still holding 2nd place going into the final run.
The last 800 meters was a tense affair with the lead changing hands and Oonagh slipping into 4th place. One final push in the last 10 meters saw her draw level, with four GB girls crossing the line together. It was a nervous wait for the results but thankfully Oonagh was confirmed 3rd with just over one second separating 1st and 4th place.
Oonagh was dreaming of a top 10 finish, so to come away with a place on the podium and two medals is incredible. She’s obviously over the moon and we’re all incredibly proud of her achievement.
Sponsor Dave to help raise club funds
Dave has almost achieved his £500 target sponsorship when he takes part in the Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday 9th October .
if you would like to support him please donate through the following link.
Team Sprint – FINALS !
The Team Sprint gala is having a FINALS – the top two teams from each of the three leagues will compete for the overall champion position.
Date to be set, but the Gala is destined to be held in Bury.
The competition will be with the teams below.
BOBSC : Christmas Long Course Meet
ORCA are pleased to add in an opportunity to do a Long Course meet at Ponds Forge. As the meet entries are open we need to move quickly to enter the gala before it closes so we need entries back NO LATER than Thursday 6th October.
Please ignore the BOBCATS name error, it’s actually BOBSC (Borough of Barnsley) but same gala, same place, same time .
BCM Wigan Autumn Meet – Accepted and Rejected entries
BCM have published the Accepted and Rejected entries for the gala – and are available for you to review on the following page.
GALA – BCM Autumn Meet – ORCA Swimming Club
It is important for you to read through this as soon as you can and if you feel that you would like to withdraw from any of the sessions please let us know as soon as possible.