Pioneer Swimming Club celebrated 45 years on Sunday October, 2, welcoming back founding coach Judy Lockhart.
The current members of the club arranged for the exhibition race consisting of previous swimmers
'Judy’s Geriatrics' Ben Miles, Kylie Smith (nee Brand) and Lisa Bottcher (nee Miles) and not so Geriatric, Tom Henderson.
Pioneer’s current swimmers Jade Bounden, Yasmin Seedwell, Stevie Brand and Ella Bounden not only took on the Geriatrics and master's Relay team (also coached by Igor Denim) but went head-to-head with fellow teammates Viktor Lee, Junior Makamure, Kailu Bellear and William McGrath.
The All-Male Pioneer team coached by Igor took home the gold.
The exhibition relay took place at the home pool of the Dolphins in front of all new and old members of Pioneer.
Founding coach Judy travelled up from Brisbane along with founding Secretary Loraine
Boyd.
As such, it was a semi reunion and a little sample of what the 50-year celebration could look like.
Past members spoke and shared their fond memories of Pioneer Swimming Club.
"The thing about swimming clubs is they consist of like-minded people who come together and want to create a place and atmosphere,” said Judy.
“A place everyone can go, and everyone is equal.
“This is Pioneer."
Past swim dad Tim Henderson added "how wonderful it is to see Pioneer Swim Club still Mackay's family-friendly club, with a culture that many are envious of."
Contributed with thanks by Tahnie Malagueno
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