BARRY Beavers Swimming Club travelled to the Rhondda Polar Bears Swimming Club's gala on the weekend.

Despite some team members being absent the team of 19 swimmers competed against Blaenau Gwent Otters, Rhondda Polar Bears, Gwent Dolphins and Towy Salmon swimming clubs.

There was close finishes throughout the gala with the heats and finals with everyone who took part on the day.

Some team members were pipped from medal positions but they all swam well and they should be proud of themselves as well as part of the team who've exceeded all expectations throughout this years competitions.

The club came in 2nd place with 4 Golds, 5 Silvers and 4 Bronzes totalling to 13 medals.

Also the league swim team came either 4th or 5th to end the year with.

Pat Finch would like to congratulate the whole team for doing so well this year and indicate that the team are an credit to the club.

The medallists were as follows with there events:-

Golds

Abby Finch Girls 50m

Jen Thomson Ladies 50m

Aidan Thomson Boys 100m

Jnr Relay (Jamie King, Callum Savory, Ffion Jones and Abby Finch)

Silvers

Amiya Watkins Girls 25m

Nadine Dyne Ladies 25m

Kyle Sirrak Mens 50m

Ffion Jones Girls 100m

Snr Relay (Philip Daly, Nicholas Cushen, Kyle Sirrak and Mark Eveleigh)

Bronzes

Keira Dyne Girls 25m

Mai Thomson Girls 50m

Callum Savory Boys 50m

Mark Eveleigh Mens 50m

League Swim Team were as follows:-

Tyler Savory, Nicholas Cushen, Kyle Sirrak (standing in for Gareth Lloyd) and Mark Eveleigh

Other members who've competed were Suzanne Haslam, Holly Willis, Tom Burley and Andrew Sage who swam equally well on the day.