Dubbo City Swimtech (DCS) superfish Abbie Messner and Sophie McAnaney showed their off-season short-course training in preparation for National All Schools was worth it when they set new record times on Sunday.

The pair was competing in the annual DCS Carnival alongside over 200 competitors from clubs across the west.

DCS President Jay Forrester says it was a terrific day despite the threatening weather conditions.

“There were a lot of individual PBs and qualifying times for further representative honours recorded that will set our youngsters up during the 2022/23 swim season. It was a competitive social meet providing opportunities for some swimmers competing at this level for the first time or relatively new to competitive swimming.

Jay was appreciative of supporters, sponsors and the team at Dubbo Aquatic Centre for the smooth running of the event.

“Our entire DCS committee has to be thanked for all hard work preparing and running the meet. As always, the volunteers from visiting clubs enabled timekeeping to be expertly done and of course, Terrianne Sandry in the Control Room ensured everything was up to date.”

“The weather Gods blessed us,” Jay added.

Mr Forrester offered his appreciation to all the sponsors.

Major - Bob Berry Real Estate;

Minor - Pastoral Hotel

General - Aquatech, Blueline Heating and Cooling, Red Earth Electrical, Tyecon, Precision Health Care, Peppercorn, Central West Contracting, Elders insurance and Snooze.

This support is vital to continue building the strength of swimming in Dubbo. We are so grateful and request all of our members and the general community to support those who have given so generously to our club.”

DCS will have a high participation number across the Western Area swim calendar carnivals ahead as parents, coaches and swimmers trek around the region and over the mountains for State and National titles.