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May 2021
Harrogate disability swimming squad jump back in
A disability swimming squad in Harrogate jumped straight back in this week after finally getting back to club sessions following the easing of restrictions.
The swimming team, Hotshots, returned to the water last night after months away with the members just as eager as the coaches.
Run by Harrogate District Swimming Club at Harrogate Hydro the group encourages disabled people into the water offering them training and the chance to compete in local competitions.
An arrangement with Harrogate Borough Council to add extra pool time means the club's disability swimming squad can return.
The team's first session back was on Tuesday night with their coach Lisa Gill. She was very excited to see all the swimmers back again, some haven't been in the pool for over a year.
Club representative, Brian Charlton, said:
Last night five swimmers came to the practice but Mr Charlton has high hopes to return to the team to its previous size of 20 members.
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Currently, group sessions can only include under 18's but due to different rules Hotshots can invite people of all ages to its practices.
With the return of the Hotshots squad the club now have 60 swimmers under the club squad scheme.
The club has said it is working with the borough council and the new arms-length company running leisure services, Brimham's Active.
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