Zones Swimming Sports

Zones Swimming Sports

Zones Swimming Sports

On Friday the 17th of March, about 40 year 5-8's went to Jellie Park to represent Mt Pleasant for swimming. The day started off with the 9 year old girls freestyle and 'WHISTLE, get set, CLAP! (literally). 

Even through the hot and stuffiness of the room, you could still feel the nervousness from all the competitors. With every scream, every shout, every second, everyone, including me, got more and more anxious. By now, all freestyle races have been, and gone. Along with my voice.

Backstroke. I'm real nervous now. Before I know it, it's my race. I leave my friends. They wish me luck. Lining up is the worst bit. I meet my competition; Tall, slim, swimming built girls. I lie on my back. CLAP. I get third in my heat. The first thing I think is finals. And I'm sitting down again. Once again, we brake the surface. I don't make it to Canterburys but I'm glad I made it this far. 

Next up is Breaststroke. 9 year old boys. My brother. As he leaves, I wish him luck. CLAP. Time moves so fast! It's already 12 year old girls. Me. It's all a fumble. ‘Whistle, get set, Clap!’ I brake the glossy surface. Kick, glide, pull. Kick, glide, pull. I get fourth. As I jump out I feel a hand thump on my back and say well done. Now the only thing I can hear and the only thing whizzing around my head is...

‘Whistle, get set, CLAP!’