Lions Swim Meet pulls a good crowd

By Nicky Watson

Friday, May 20, 2005

The run-up to the annual Lions Swim Meet on Grand Cayman always includes a competition on Cayman Brac, where almost every young swimmer, high school and primary level, from both Sister Islands has a chance to compete.

The event was held this year on 14 May at the Government pool. It was sponsored as always by the Lions Club of Grand Cayman, assisted by the Lions of Cayman Brac, swim coaches on the Island and volunteers.

The High School Champion Boy and Girl were Emilio Ritch and Mya Dunkley and Primary Champions were Nicholas Scott and Lucille Martin. Emilio also won Outstanding Swimmer for the Meet award.

rac Swim Instructor Michael Hundt told Cayman Net News: �The 28th Cayman Brac Lions Swim Meet once again was an amazing spectacle showcasing the many impressive talents of over 70 Cayman Brac and Little Cayman swimmers. The Lions Clubs of Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac again went into high gear to make certain the Meet was entertaining, safe and well organised.

�Special thanks goes to the Public Works Department of Cayman Brac who provided a well shaded venue and a sparkling, clean pool in which to swim. Everyone appeared to enjoy the event as evidenced by wild cheering and smothering parental hugs for victors and finishers alike. The adult swim, a Brac tradition, was especially appreciated with our small pool completely occupied in this event.

�It was especially gratifying to see former primary school swimmers I taught many years ago still willing and able to strut their stuff in the pool with style�well, almost," he added.

Lions coordinator of this event, Steve Surrey, said: �There is a great atmosphere here. This event is special because of the good support from parents, and the competitiveness, the sportsmanship and the friendliness of the competitors.�

He noted the good turnout of GC Lions, 13 of whom gave up their Saturday to come over to help, including Lions President Gordon McLaughlin, and Rayle Roberts, who did a great job all morning as comp�re.

�This is a monumental occasion. We look forward to it every year,� said GC Lion Robert Wood. There is definitely a different atmosphere on the Brac, he thought.

�It�s the enthusiasm of the parents and an excellent community spirit displayed. We�ll continue as long as we are able,� he added.

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