Two Kenilworth children have qualified for the Independent Schools Association's National Swimming Championships after success at the ISA Midlands Regional Gala.

Issey Cleary and Elora Hughes of Crackley Hall School will now swim for the Midlands team at the national finals at the London Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday 28 November.

Issey will swim in the Year 6 breaststroke individual, freestyle relay and medley relay while Elora will swim in the Year 4 freestyle relay.

Twelve swimmers had made the trip from Crackley Hall to the Walsall Gala Baths last Thursday (November 4) for the ISA gala.

The gala, which was organised by Crackly Hall, welcomed children from years four to six from 20 different schools in the region.

Overall team Crackley finished in second place and the school was delighted that between them Issy and Elora qualified for the nationals in four events.

Crackley Hall PE and games co-ordinator, Mrs Kat Vaughan, was delighted and said: "There was a fabulous atmosphere poolside with the whole team willing each other on.

"There were some excellent swims and tight finishes, it was fantastic to be back taking part in competitions.

"It really is marvellous that this year once again we have children qualifying for the prestigious national competition in London."

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