Pudsey strikes gold

We arrived and Leicester Leisure Centre and met our old friends and made a lot of new ones. The atmosphere was buzzing in anticipation of a great day.  

Jeanne Ansley swan her solo and struck gold proving she is simply the best! Heba and Sarah also got gold with their fabulous 80’s duet, which wowed the crowds. Cat did a very dynamic solo using music from the Lion King in anticipation for our show. Joelle and Cat swam the best they have ever done and came fifth. Jeanne and Anita’s extra training at Barnsley Synchro club paid off – getting them a silver medal.  

Jenny our newest member of the team fitted in perfectly and we all loved swimming with her creating a strong team of six which came 4^th .  

To be a master, you have to be over 20 - and can be of any ability.

We compete against others within age groups. The competition involves both technical and free routines, solos, duets, trios and teams. Technical routines are only 90 seconds long with 4 different required elements - walk out, porpoise, ballet leg combination and heron thrust - with other bits in between. It can be as basic or as difficult as you want to make it. (You wouldn't believe how long a minute and a half could be...).

The day is a chance to see other masters from all over the country do their stuff, make new friends see old ones and win a few medals!

Well done masters you have done Pudsey Pearls proud