Heathcliffe Aldridge

A creditable 33rd for Heathcliffe at the ASA National Championships in Sheffield.

Event: 50m Breaststroke;
Time: 32.51

The final, televised by the BBC, was won by Darren Mew (University of Bath) in 28.31.

15/16 Years Team

NEC Champions for 2000, the 16 years team should have been fighting for medals at this year's nationals. But:
- Long term injury ruled out Michael Gartside;
- Matthew Pears ruled out by family holiday.

Andrew Jones (National Team Bronze, 1998) was recalled to a severely weakened team but couldn't make up for the double loss.

Frustratingly, their comfortable medley win at the NECs would have earned 4th place in Coventry (even without Michael).

Matthew Pears

Our first competitor in this year's age-group events. Matthew also gained our highest placing of the week (14th, 100m Bs).

James Male

Three individual finals 2 years ago, James qualified for four events this time around! Alas, a poor end to the year - no finals.

Adam Muscroft

The climax to a great year for Adam:
- Yorkshire Champion in March,
- Agonising wait for his National QT;
- Just outside the medals at NECs.
His first ever appearance at the National Championships earned him 27th place.