By: BVI Swim Federation
Makos Swim Club member, Chakia Smith gets ready to race at the St Thomas Swimming Association’s ‘September Kick Off’ meet. Photo: Provided
Five swimmers from the Makos Swim Club got their 2014-2015 season started on a high note last weekend at the St Thomas Swimming Association’s appropriately named ‘September Kick Off’ meet.
The meet was a preparation event in the lead up to the BVIs now annual participation in the OECS Swimming Championships.
Swimming for the Makos was Kayla Roberts, Tia Roberts, Gisselle Archibald Bowers, Chakia Smith and Jayden Marshall. Coach Elsworth Phillip noted that for the team it was an opportunity to race under meet conditions and shake off some of the summer rust after the break.
All 5 Makos team members came back having earned top 3 placing in at least 2 of their individual events and quite a few personal bests. Training continues with one more preparatory meet planned before the BVI team is selected for the OECS Championships in November.
