Special Olympics Wairarapa is aiming high with its swimming group.
Coach Gaylene van Wijk says the prime objective is to field a team under the Wai Toa Swim Club banner at the national championships in Dunedin in November 2013 and she considers they are on target to achieve that goal.
There are 14 competitive swimmers in van Wijk's Special Olympics squad and they made a strong showing at an aquatics event held at Stokes Valley last weekend with all achieving personal best times.
They were competing in their various age groups with each swimmer required to swim in three races as well as a relay.
It is hoped several Wai Toa members will qualify for a regional medal event to be held in Levin on September 15 and 16. As part of the qualifying process, swimmers must complete at least 10 hours of training before competition.
