FEBRUARY 9 saw the Mansfield Swim Club kick off the first of their Fast Friday series.

They had an amazing attendance with over 35 swimmers all keen to participate in one of the highlights of their swimming calendar.

Fast Fridays are a fantastic opportunity for swimmers to come together and practice racing in a fun and relaxed environment.

They can choose up to four different events to compete in, racing against other swimmers from the club – and the clock – to practice and prepare for competitive swimming.

Club President Gemma Ferguson said swimmers and their families love fast Friday nights.

“It’s a great opportunity for them to fine tune their racing techniques in a familiar pool with their friends surrounding them, before venturing out to swimming meets within the district,” she said.

“We would like to thank Alli and the coaching team for all of the effort in organising these every Friday during February, as well as our parent volunteers who assist with time keeping, running the barbecue and ensuring that everyone has a fun night.”