Nine swimmers including two new to competing (James and Rhys) attended the Thetford Lions Gala on 16th November. They swum 20 races between them, winning 5 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 1 bronze medal plus 5 new PBs. Jamie…
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Harrogate Gala November 2019
On Saturday 9th November 11 swimmers and their families braved the weather to get to Harrogate for the SO Gala. They took part in 22 races, coming home with 6 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 3 bronze medals plus…
Len Badcock Para Memorial Gala 2019
The Len Badcock Para Memorial Gala 2019 William R took part in this gala for the first time as he is in the process of getting S14 and INAS classification. He got 2 golds a silver and a bronze medal.…
Liverpool Gala 2019
Liverpool Gala 2019 After a change of venue a week or so before the gala to a venue where photos were not allowed to be taken and which was much smaller than the usual pool, the PSOSG team did themselves…
2019 Down Syndrome Swimming Federation European Open Championship
2019 Down Syndrome Swimming Federation European Open Championship William R. from PSOSG took part in the 2019 DSSF European Championship and was also as part of the DSS GB team. He achieved 3 new PBs, and two QT for the…
2019 Hatfield Gala
Hatfield Gala 2019 Well what an exciting competition! 30 races swum by 17 swimmers with 23 new PBs. Race of the competition goes to the 25m Backstroke heat swum by Niamh and Lisamarie. It was very exciting to watch and…
Thetford Gala 2018
Thetford Gala 2018 A big contingent of swimmers set off for Thetford, some of whom were competing for the first time. A dazzling collection of 11 bronzemedals, 5 silver and 5 gold medals were won by PSOSG! As Richard said…
Harrogate Gala 10/11/18
Harrogate gala Seven swimmers attended the Harrogate Gala, a new competition for PSOSG. Each swimmer was allowed to enter 2 races but sadly no relays were held becuase of time constraints. Well, what a competition! Everyone came home with a…
Swansea Mencap Gala
Four intrepid swimmers, Kayleigh G, Hannah and Alice C and Hannah D went to Swansea mencap Gala to repesent PSOSG. What an amazing event and the girls did us so proud. 200m F/S Alice 3rd place. Hannah 2nd place 25m…
Cheshire Gala 2018
Cheshire Gala 2018 Another fantastic gala and weekend away for the NW Regional SO gala in Liverpool hosted by the Cheshire Penguins. We took 11 swimmers, although poor Chloe was unable to swim being unwell on the friday night but…
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