Shore Swimming

Shore Swimming

Shore Swimming Team – NSW Senior Short Course Championships – Meet Report 

The recent NSW Senior Short Course Championships for Swimming showcased the exceptional talent within our School. Shore had a total of 10 of our dedicated swimmers participate in this prestigious event, which draws competitors from all corners of the state, and they certainly put on a show. 

We are proud to share that several of our swimmers and relay teams achieved remarkable top-10 placings, demonstrating their commitment and dedication to their Sports.

Top 10 finishes (in alphabetical order) include:  

  • William Bestic – 100 metre Backstroke (1:02.21 – 6th) and 200 metre Backstroke (2:16.39 – 9th) 
  • Ethan Cook (Carlile)– 200 metre IM (2:10.13 – 7th), 100 metre Breaststroke (1:05.73 – 5th), 200 metre Breaststroke (2:20.50 – 4th) and 400 metre IM (4:42.08 – 7th) 
  • Noah McLaren (Warringah) – 50 metre Freestyle (24.91 – 7th), 100 metre Freestyle (54.28 – 5th), 200 metre Free (2:01.09 – 8th), 400 metre Free (4:18.07 – 9th) and the 800 metre Free (8:55.57 – 5th) 
  • Ethan Ng – 100 metre Butterfly (1:01.10 – 10th) 
  • Harry Pollitt – 100 metre Breaststroke (1:09.55 – 7th) 
Ethan Cook Top 10 in 5 events
Harry Pollitt 100 metre Breast and Ethan Ng 100m Fly – top 10 finishers
Will Bestic – Bronze in 1500 metre Free

Shore Swimming Club also fielded four relays over the three day competition, which was great to see them come together and compete. Our 13-15 year-old 4 x 50 metre Medley relay came away with a top 10 finish with the team of Will Bestic (Backstroke), Harry Pollitt (Breast), Ethan Ng (Fly) and Ollie Kelly (Free).  

A special mention goes out to Will Bestic, who brought home a well-deserved bronze medal in the 14-year-olds 1,500 metre Freestyle event. Will’s remarkable performance included a jaw-dropping 43-second personal best time, clocking in at an impressive 17:00.  

Shore Swimming Club – Join Now! 

Are you interested in joining the ranks of our talented swimmers at Shore Swimming Club? Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just starting, we welcome all levels of experience. Join us on the journey to success in the pool and beyond! To learn more about our club and how to get involved, please see Lampada under Shore Swimming or email us at ShoreSwimming@shore.nsw.edu.au for more information. 

Congratulations to all our swimmers for their outstanding efforts at the NSW Senior Short Course Championships! 

Mr T O’Keeffe 
Acting Head of Swimming