British Gas ASA National Age Group Championships (50m) 30 July to 3 August 2014 and British Gas ASA National Championships (Youth, Open & MC) (50m) 5 to 10 August 2014.

A series in outstanding swims by Libby Turner, 12, saw her achieve seven qualifying times and make her debut in the British Gas ASA National Age Group Championships (50m) 2014 which were held at Ponds Forge Sheffield from 30 July to 3 August 2014.

A further series of impressive swims in the championships themselves included two personal best times in the heats and an improved personal best time in an exciting 11^th place swim off in the 200m IM which proved to be the 8^th fastest time in the event overall.

Libby's results were 200m breaststroke 14^th, 200m IM 11^th, 100m breaststroke 15^th, 100m backstroke 26^th, 100m butterfly 18^th and 100m freestyle 32^nd. The busy schedule meant that she missed out on competing in the 400m IM.

Head coach Carly Herbert said, "I'm very proud of Libby not just for how she has performed but the way she has managed to control her nerves at such a major event and has taken it all in her stride. Libby has worked hard all season. We were excited in December when she qualified for her first event and overjoyed when she had qualified for seven events! I've never known a swimmer so focused and dedicated to their training giving 110% in every session. Libby has done the club proud and deserves every success."

Libby herself added," I have really enjoyed my first nationals and I am very thankful for all the support from my family, friends and club. I couldn't have done it without you all."

Meanwhile there was more success for Thomas Speed, 15, who made his debut at National level when competing in the British Gas ASA National Championships (Youth, Open & MC) (50m) 2014 which were held at Ponds Forge, Sheffield from 5 to 10 August 2014.

Swimming in the 15/16 year old category Thomas was competing mainly against older 16 year old swimmers in the 100m and 200m breaststroke and achieved lifetime best times in both events including a superb swim in winning his heat of the 200m breaststroke. Thomas has improved his ranking as one of the country's top ten fastest 15 year olds in both events.

His results in the 15/16 year category were 27^th in 100m breaststroke and 25^th in the 200m breaststroke. Head coach Carly Herbert said," Tom has worked so hard over the past two years to gain national qualifying times but after just missing out last season he was even more determined to make it this year and qualifying for two events was just fantastic!  His results show just how much drive Tom has for the sport. Everyone at the club is thrilled with his performances, and we are all very proud of him!"