15/09/2025
Cheltenham Artistic Swimming Club annual awards evening 2025 with special guest and sponsored by Newberry International.
Congratulations to all nominated swimmers, volunteers and winners.
2025 WINNERS:
SQUAD SWIMMERS OF THE YEAR 🌟
Junior Development - Polina G
Listens carefully and responds accurately to feedback, always persevering.
Senior Development - Zoe W
Consistent throughout training and remains dedicated despite adapting routines.
12 and Under - Madeleine C
Good worth ethic and enthusiasm, good with counts and not afraid to ask questions.
15 and Under - Anaya K
Difficult moving into new club but formed strong friendships and slotted in well.
13/15 Kitti L
Perseveres and practices to correct parts of routine and keeps everyone motivated.
15/19 - Annie S
Consistently dependable member of the team who stepped up as flier, learning to back flip.
Masters - Sarah L
Joined as an adult and attempts all that is asked of her with valuable suggestions.
ACADEMY STARS ⭐️
Jessica M - dedicated and good swimmer who even attended training on crutches!
Sophie W - recently joined but quickly achieved stages 8-10, giving 100%.
Ashley W - shown great improvement, is keen to learn and a pleasure to coach.
Xin YG - swimming skills and strength greatly improved and considerate to others.
Lily M - listens to instructions and focuses each week, recently passing stage 8.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 🏆
Helen - took on the role of Club Welfare Officer with immense professionalism and her passion for promoting wellbeing is felt across our whole community.
YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 🏆
Violet - has been assisting poolside all year and recently passed her Level 1 coaching course; dependable and calm and offers good feedback and positivity to swimmers.
COACH OF THE YEAR 🏆
Sarah - as well as being an incredible coach and helping the 13/15 squad win the club’s first gold at Combo Cup, she is always on hand to help the other coaches.
PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 🏆
Elicia J - excelled in both duet and team performances and her presentation improving year on year.
LAND AWARD 🏆
Annie S & Violet W - both have continued to commit to land training through their exam periods and help with the younger swimmers.
ENDEAVOUR AWARD 🏆
Sarah P - despite difficult personal circumstances, Sarah has ensured the club continues to thrive and develop. She underpins the running of the club and also trains and competes in the Masters squad.
CLUB SWIMMER OF THE YEAR 🏆
Megan R - excellent set of results this year; achieved Grade 3 Figure and Routine to compete at NAGs and came a fantastic 21st place. She also qualified for SW Regional Squad and was highest ranking 12U in the region.
OTTIE AWARDS 🦦
Emily H - recently returned to artistic swimming and was determined to overcome fears around competing.
Izzy E - showed determination to achieve Grade 5 and is a role model for excellent behaviour and team work.
Lauren F - helpful to the whole club over Combo Cup weekend with hair and make-up and exemplifying the Ottie values of supporting others.
Madeleine T - helpful to the whole club over Combo Cup weekend with hair and make-up and exemplifying the Ottie values of supporting others.
Immense thanks to all coaches and volunteers for this evening and for the hundreds of hours they give each year.
And THANK YOU to for his insightful and motivational talk and staying for award presentations and photos.
Photography credit and thanks to Gabriella Karney.
