Louth Swimming Club recently held their 39th Annual Club Championships presentation at The Tennison Suite, Brackenborough Arms, Louth.
The night once again (by popular request) featured the red carpet with music for both the winner, and the presenter all coordinated this year by Club Secretary Emma Middleton and again enjoyed by all. The actual events were held late in 2025 but because of a very busy calendar and of course Christmas the presentation night was delayed until January 2026.
The teams of volunteers did a stunning job with the logistics involved in organising an event of this magnitude, thanks to all coaches/officials, team managers, technical operators, and poolside assistants.
Chairman Bob Wells opened the evening to a full house with 3 presentations
First up was The Louth Lions President Sam Varrall who talked about there role within the Community and together with Lizzie Shaw and Sue Telfer presented the club with a Cheque for £800 in their continued support for the club and the volunteers who make it possible
Then Bob thanked Iain Hodgson and Benita for their 30+ years of service to the club. Iain retiring from his refereeing duties to concentrate on another passion supporting RAF charities and visiting their daughters and families scatted around the world. He was presented with a gift from the Club by Mrs Jane Burke.
The last presentation and by far the most emotional was by Mrs Emma Middleton (Secretary) thanking out treasurer Mrs Rachael Miller for her fabulous financial work but so much more as and executive member of the Committee for the past 20 years!! Rachael’s response was equally emotional (don’t think there was a dry eye in the room) an impassioned plea to get involved, volunteer and support our fantastic club.
Club Director of Swimming Ian Roscoe being the Master of ceremonies (Bob taking on the role of photographer)
Magana Vitae Operations Managers – Adam Dalton and Charlotte Elliott-Wright (Guest presenters)
Ian Roscoe: ‘A great celebration, rewarding the hard work and achievements of our swimmers during 2025. Fitting tributes paid to two long standing volunteers of our club who are sadly leaving. ‘
The 28 trophies were presented by honoured guests and the clubs volunteer coaches & teachers
The room was perfect for the event and was at capacity nicely set up by Brackenborough team. The trophies were presented in front of the swimming club’s logo. The trophy secretary Claire Annison-Snowden made the presentations run like clockwork.
The awards were followed by a fundraising chocolate raffle run by Claire Annison-Snowden followed by ex-Club member John Atherton’s ‘disco’ was then enjoyed by all.
Report by Bob Wells (Chairman)
Find out the results
Club Champs 2025 Most Points Winners (Trophies)
9/U Boys Hamlyns Jewellers – Shield Noah Lawrence
9/U Girls West Trophy – Shield Anya Terry
10/11yrs Boys McFarland Trophy – Cup ` Ben Noakes
. 10/11yrs Girls Louth Garden Centre – Shield Jessica Davison
12/13yrs Boys Ray Farrow – Shield Albert Haile
12/13yrs Girls Williams Challenge – Shield Georgia Middleton
14/15yrs Boys Tunnicliffe – Shield Dominic McLaughlin
14/15yrs Girls Sandy – Shield Maisie Mathews
16/Over Boys Bexon – Shield Mathew Tompkinson
16/Over Girls Travers Trophy – Shield Liv Anstey
Most Pb’s at the years County Champs Helen West Shield Henry Mason-Smith
Fastest Boy (400m Free) The McIntyre Family Cup Mathew Tompkinson
Fastest Girl (400m Free) East Coast Flooring Shield Maisie Matthews
Special Awards – 2025
# Voted by their peers
## Awarded by Ian
Category Trophy / Shield Winner
MOST IMPROVED – SKILLS COLOUR GRAPHIX SHIELD Jessica Davison
MOST IMPROVED – DEVELOPMENT G J DREW & PARTNERS SHIELD Ben Noakes
MOST IMPROVED – PERFORMANCE
WELLS FAMILY CHAIRMANS DOLPHIN Dominic McLaughlin
WORKS HARD -SKILLS
GOOD ATTITUDE IN TRAINING SANDY BELL CUP Edith Templeman
WORKS HARD – DEVELOPMENT
GOOD ATTITUDE IN TRAINING NOTTINGHAM SHIELD Brody Lentz
WORKS HARD – PERFORMANCE
GOOD ATTITUDE IN TRAINING SCAMAN CUP Maisie Matthews
BEST NEWCOMER (new to the Sport) BRIDGE MCFARLAND SHIELD George White Edith Templeman
MOST PROMISING SWIMMER PRESTWOOD SHIELD Anya Terry
##DIRECTOR OF SWIMMING AWARD HAYWOOD CUP Sophie Foster
# SWIMMING PERSONALITY
OF THE YEAR – SKILLS POLLY SHEARD MEMORIAL SHIELD George White
# SWIMMING PERSONALITY
OF THE YEAR – DEVELOPMENT ROSE STANHOPE SHIELD Ben Noakes
# SWIMMING PERSONALITY
OF THE YEAR- PERFORMANCE STEVE ARMSTRONG SHIELD Erin Ingham
BEST ALL-ROUND JUNIOR SWIMMER 12 YRS & UNDER THE HODGSON FAMILY CUP Brody Lentz
BEST ALL-ROUND SENIOR SWIMMER
13YRS & OVER THE RICHARDSON FAMILY TROPHY Mathew Tompkinson
# MASTERS PERONALITY AWARD RUSS GARDNER SHIELD Neil Patterson
13th February 2026
Louth ‘Dolphins’ Swimming Club 39th Annual Club Championship Presentation Event
