The University of Manchester Swimming Team capped off a successful year by winning many awards at the annual University of Manchester Athletic Union Awards Dinner. The team won the Silver club development Award for excelling in club development and Mark McKenna won the coveted prize of Sportsman of the Year. For a full list of all the awards won click here.

The prestigious University of Manchester Swimming Club awards for the academic year 2009/2010 have now taken place. As well as many 'fun' awards three swimmers tool home the distinguished award of swimmer of the year. To see who won the top prizes click here

Manchester beat off competition from the Old Boys to take first place in the gala that took place at Moss Side Leisure Centre. Liverpool and Keele universtities also took part. See here for the final scores.

Elections during the club's AGM have ensured that the current committee can now handover their duties to next year's committee. The full list of committee members is listed here

Michael Rock, as expected, won the men's 200m fly final, but Rock slowed in the closing stages finishing in a time of time of 1:56.86. Michael Rock added the 100m butterfly title to his 200m crown in 52.66.

Sarah Westwood qualified for the 50m Backstroke semi-final. She finished 13th in a time of 30.55.

Mark Mckenna swum in four events qualifying for the final in every one. His highest finish was 5th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:03.37.

During term time, Mondays and Thursdays 7:00–9:00pm. For competitive members there is an additional session on Wednesdays 1:30–3:00pm.

 

SPORT gives you the chance to socialise, organise and exercise. Allowing you to make new friends, gain confidence and improve concentration by being fit and healthy. For more information click here

Sponsor Opportunities

The University of Manchester Swimming Club is looking for new partners to assist development of the club. With a diverse student membership numbering more than 130, and a competitive squad we are one of the largest and most successful clubs in the University. Various sponsorship opportunities exist for sponsorship in 2009/10 and beyond. We are keen to get new partners onboard and we are flexible. To get in touch please contact Andy Cowan.