30 March 2025
This weekend saw a fantastic abundance of development in Warrnambool for Barwon South West Swimming Clubs. Swimmers, Coaches and Committee members were all treated to various clinics and forum sessions designed to strengthen and develop clubs. Nine swimmers from the Portland Swimming Club were in for a treat today gaining valuable skills from this rare opportunity.
A huge thanks to Swimming Victoria and it is fair to say that the highlight of the weekend was facilitating four amazing coaches providing skills, drills and tips to our swimmers. These included Jayden Brian (head coach from MLC), Matt Welsh OAM (Olympic medallist and former member of the Australian Dolphins), Col Pearse (Paralympic medallist and former member of the Australian Dolphins), and Bowen Gough (Australian champion in the 200m butterfly in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and represented Australia at the World Champs and Commonwealth Games as an Australian Dolphin).
Feedback from all who participated from Portland was extremely positive, and such an awesome experience for our club to be a part of.