Forest of Dean Swimming club hosted the first Cotwold League Gala on Saturday 11 January at Monmouth School Sports Club.

The other Clubs taking part were Bridgwater, Bristol Penguins and Monnow, with some very tight finishes and plenty of enthusiasm it was an exciting night for all. The final results on the evening were Bridgwater 171 points, Monnow and Forest of Dean joint second with 124 points and Bristol Penguins with 90 points.

The Cotswold League is a team event with 20 teams competing in total in 4 rounds and a final between January and April each year. The age groups are 11/under, 13/under, 15/under and Open. The points from each round are added up to decide which of the 3 finals each team will compete in.

Thank you to everyone who swam, volunteered or supported on the night. Round 2 of the Cotswold League is at Hutton Moor in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 1st February.