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Pools closing for winter
As the temperature drops, Rockhampton Regional Council has confirmed Gracemere and Mount Morgan pools will be closed for the winter from this Saturday 1 May.
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nd Battalion pool in North Rockhampton will close a little later, on Monday 17 May.
Councillor for Parks, Sports and Public Spaces Cherie Rutherford said the 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre would remain open throughout the winter.
“I can’t quite believe it’s that time of year again but here we are!
“Now the temperatures are dropping we will be closing the non-heated pools, as the water is becoming a little too chilly for most to enjoy.
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Nine CQ records were broken and countless PBs clocked but one of the biggest ovations at the weekend’s CQ Swimming Championships was reserved for little Ruby Cox.
The four-year-old from Gladstone South Swimming Club won over spectators with her effort in the 50m backstroke.
She pushed off from the wall in lane three and despite some zigzags and a few close encounters with the lane ropes, she made it to the finish where she was greeted by cheers and applause. Ruby Cox gets set for the 50m backstroke.
The championships were Ruby’s second swim meet and the event her first shot at the 50m distance.
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Twins Mia and Alyvia O’Brien did their bit to help Caribeae be crowned champion club at the CQ Swimming Championships at the weekend.
Mia was age champion in the eight years girls and Alyvia was runner-up.
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A second set of siblings shone for the club, with Zachary and Levi Thomsen age champions in their respective divisions.
Caribeae won the Martin Hanson Trophy for the club with the highest overall points, with Rocky City second and Gladstone third.
Caribeae also won the McDonald’s Club Points Average Award for clubs with 21 swimmers or more.
Moranbah won the point average for clubs with four to 10 swimmers, Biloela for clubs with 11 to 20 swimmers.
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