For the first time ever, we headed to Wangaratta for the 2023 Victorian Country LC Championships from 21-23 January.
The Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre proved to be the ideal location for the Championships, with it’s recent major upgrade including a new 50m outdoor pool, additional changeroom facilities and improved lighting.
The new pool produced some fast swimming with 14 Victorian Country Records broken across the 3 days of competition.
In the Mens Breaststroke events Cameron Jordan from Bendigo East was a force to be reckoned with. He broke the Victorian Country Record with his victory in the Men’s 50m Breaststroke, blitzing the competition with his time of 24.48. He bagged another 2 Gold medals in the Men’s 100m and 200m Breaststroke events as well as a Silver in the Men’s 400m IM.
It was a similar story for Kangaroo Flat’s Emily Kearns, who was impressive in the Women’s Backstroke events. She started strong in the Girls 16-17 Years 100m Backstroke, hitting the wall in a new Victorian Country Record time of 1:05.40. She went on to add another 2 Gold medals to her name in the Women’s 100m and 200m Backstroke events.
On Sunday night the weather took a turn, and lightning forced the session to be called off. Thanks to the swift action and communication of the organising committee, the day 3 program was adjusted to a timed finals format to accommodate all events. A fantastic effort from everyone involved!
A number of awards were presented at the event. Congratulations to the following winners:
Alan Monaghan Shield
Awarded to the club scoring the highest aggregate points score over all events.
Geelong Swimming Club
Australia Day Medallion
Awarded for the best male and female performances, based on the highest FINA point score.
Cameron Jordan, Bendigo East
Emily Kearns, Kangaroo Flat
Australia Day Perpetual Trophy
Awarded to the club that scores the highest aggregate point score on Australia Day, or on the day that Australia Day is celebrated at the Championships.
Traralgon Swimming Club
Napthine Shield – Female
Awarded to the club scoring the highest aggregate points score over all girls’ and women’s events.
Traralgon Swimming Club
Napthine Shield – Male
Awarded to the club scoring the highest aggregate points score over all boys and men’s events.
Geelong Swimming Club
Bruce Carter Trophy
Awarded for the best performance by a 14/O Victorian competitor based on the highest aggregate points.
Nicole Briscoe, Geelong
Rob Godfrey Memorial Trophy
Awarded for the best performance by a 13/U competitor based on the highest aggregate points in 13/U events.
Jacob Riches, Geelong
For full results click here.
We look forward to heading back to Wangaratta for the 2023 Victorian Country Short Course Championships!
