2012 State Epic Swim
The third State Epic Swim took place on January 14th and 15th and what a great weekend it was. There was a 104% increase in the number of participants in the recreational swims including 48 swimmers in the new Mid Epic (1km), some high profile swimmers in the New Zealand Championship races and great crowds on the lakefront watching the action from the water on the big screen provided by AV People. Brendan Weatherly from The Radio Network was onsite keeping participants and spectators up to date with developments on the water and preparing everyone for their races.
It was great to see some swim squads watching the open training session of the AquaBlacks and HPC squad members and then sharing a BBQ with them. These swimmers have a very busy year ahead of them and it was fantastic that they could take some time out to be part of the State Epic Swim.
Congratulations to Taupo Swimming Club for winning the club participation prize of $500 for the third successive year. They had 34 swimmers participate in the weekend. It was great to have an increase in clubs engaging in the weekend. There were 31 different clubs involved with swimmers of all ages entering various events.
2013 is poised to be even bigger and better and we hope to see you all there. Dates for next year’s event will be advertised within the next few weeks.
