Eliza-Dane Jacobs, 8, from the Mundubbera Amateur Swimming Club, proudly shows off her medals

January 22, 2025

More than 120 swimmers were in action at the Kingaroy Aquatic Centre on Saturday for the Kingaroy Redfins’ annual swimming carnival.

Club volunteer Michelle Black said swimmers aged 7-years-and-under to 18-years-and-over were competing from 23 clubs in a total of 54 events.

Points – and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters – were awarded to swimmers aged 8 and above in every 50m, 100m or 200m event.

Younger swimmers received participation awards.

At the end of the carnival, all points were tallied and the carnival’s male and female age champions were named.

The Redfins hold club nights at the Kingaroy Pool every Tuesday from 5:30pm (October-March).

Kingaroy Swimming Club members enjoying the carnival … back row, from left, Jacob Dyer, 13; Evan Freeman, 14; Emily Wheeler, 14; Emmalee Westbrook, 15; and Matilda Dyer, 15; front row, Billy Dyer, 10; and Sophia Westbrook, 13
And they’re off … the start of the 7 years and under 25m freestyle race
Cooper Sarsfield, 12, and Tara Lund,12, from the Pelican Waters club
Patricia Brittain, 11; Lachlan Kennedy 18; and Matilda Brittain, 15; from the Goodlife Community Swimming Club at Buderim
Brooke Forrest, 10, with coach Krystle Power from the Kilkivan Stingrays
Charlotte Ditchburn, 13; coach Nat Mann; and Henry Ditchburn, 12; from the Wondai Piranhas
The stands were packed and gazebos lined the side of the Kingaroy Pool

 

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