The Oaklands swim squad recently competed at the SW Zones swim meet to determine who would go onto challenge for gold at the Canterbury Schools Swim Champs at Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston on Thursday 6th April.

A team of 20 year 5-8 students took on the might of the South West Zone at Wharenui Pool on Tuesday 14th March.

Competition was tough, as were the judges who disqualified a number of swimmers for technical stroke faults or incorrect turning and finishing. 

A couple of our amazing swimmers won their race only to be disqualified and we would like to recognise their resilience with bouncing back from this disappointment to continue with their remaining races.

We had a great day at the pool with a good number of students earning the right to attend the upcoming Canterbury Schools Swim Champs.

A big shout out goes to the amazingly talented Logan Cust who swept all before him to win both his races and goes into the Canterbury Champs with a strong chance of a top three placing.

Congratulations to all our swimmers on their efforts and outstanding display of our CARE values.

Students who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd ( and earn the right to attend the Canterbury Championships) are:

1st: Logan Cust 12yrs Freestyle, open butterfly

         12 yrs relay: Amelia Tainui, Natasha Coughlan, Logan Cust, Cormac Tobin

2nd: Ashley White 11yrs backstroke

           Addi Buck 9yrs freestyle

3rd: Cormac Tobin  12yrs backstroke, freestyle

          Amelia Tainui  12yrs breast stroke

          Ella Wilson  10yrs freestyle

          Ryder Due 9yrs backstroke

          Jack Simpson 10yrs backstroke