As previously mentioned, congratulations to Laurel M and Henry F who participated at the regional swimming trials on 6 March. Both swimmers competed strongly in the pool with Laurel going on to qualify for the Sunshine Coast swimming team with Henry only missing out on qualifying by the closest of margins. Good luck to Laurel when she competes at the State Championships on 26-28 March.
The 13 person Eumundi team consisted of:
Girls: Laurel M, Malani B, Hannah G, Ziva F, Olivia W, Emma M, Emily B and Indie L.
Boys: Jack, Henry F, Sidney M, Eddie D and Jack C.
Standing out amongst the competitors for Eumundi was Laurel M and Henry F. In addition to being presented with the Noosa District '11 Years Boys Age Champion' award, Henry also qualified for selection in the Noosa District Swimming Team.
Another highlight was Laurel breaking the Noosa District Swimming record in the 11 Years Girls 50m Butterfly event. She was also selected in the Noosa District Swimming Team.
In addition, we had some terrific overall results in the pool from more students listed below:
- 12 Years Boys - Sidney M (1st in 100m breaststroke, 2nd in 50m breaststroke, 4th in 50m butterfly and 5th in 50m backstroke)
- 12 Years Boys - Jack C (3rd in 100m backstroke)
- 11 Years Boys - Henry F (1st in 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, 50m freestyle and 5th in 50m backstroke).
- 12 Years Girls – Hannah G (5th in 50m breaststroke)
- 12 Years Girls – Ziva F (5th in 100m freestyle)
- 11 Years Girls – Laurel M (1st in `100m breaststroke, 50m butterfly, 50m breaststroke, 2nd in 100m butterfly, 3rd in 100m freestyle, 4th in 50m backstroke and 5th in 50m freestyle
- 10 Years Girls – Emma M (4th in 50m backstroke)
Any swimmer who would like a copy of swim times and overall placings, please see Mr Brinkworth at your earliest convenience.
Many thanks to Mr Kross for his role as our school's Team Manager on the day as well as our Eumundi official Ms Amber V and our parents/caregivers who kindly gave up their time to attend the carnival.
