By ANDREA MACKINLAY

THE BEECHWORTH Swimming Club recently held their annual general meeting and celebrated the end of a successful 2022/23 swim season with a party for their many members at the Beechworth Swimming Pool.

Over the season the club held regular training sessions with a focus on inclusivity and "trying your best".

Club president, Vanessa Huxley explained, "It's all about taking part, having fun and enabling our swimmers to be the best they can be, with just a bit of friendly competition with other clubs in our area to make it interesting."

The club recently competed in the southern division swim pennants of the Ovens and Murray District Swimming Association in Tallangatta.

With a healthy number of juniors participating, the club did well, but a lack of older swimmers made it hard to contest winning the pennants this season. The club hopes to have more senior swimmers next season with some of the juniors moving up into the senior ranks.

At the AGM, Liam Wright was appointed head coach for the 2023/24 season, to be assisted by Becc West, Trent Sandow and Fran Waterman.

The club also welcomed new swim club captain Jade Lawrence and vice captains Jasmine Horne and Evie Sandow.

Maz Swanson was awarded the Paul McMahon Memorial Trophy for her outstanding contribution to the club over many years, which was presented by Kristy Howard.

Pre–season training will start in spring. Keep an eye on the Beechworth Swimming Club Facebook page for more details later in the year.