INJURY hit Bromsgrove's swimmers produced determined displays in the second round of the Mercian League on Saturday.

Despite having many swimmers competing in older age groups Bromsgrove acquitted itself admirably.

The team finished fifth overall, two points behind Leamington.

Despite missing many of its swimmers the team still recorded two victories, eight-second places and ten third places.

Dan Scarr secured both first places. First, he made the step up to the under-12s age group and won the freestyle. Scarr then dropped down to his regular age group to win the 50 metres freestyle.

Scarr also took second place in the 50m breaststroke.

William Newton and Scarr also battled in the under-12s age group to secure fourth place in both freestyle and medley relays.

Katy Masters was second in the 50m butterfly, while Newton was runner-up in the 50m backstroke.

Bromsgrove's nine-year-old team held their own against some strong competition, taking seven of the second and third places.

Saffy Monks Smith was runner-up in the breaststroke.

David Newton finished runner-up in the freestlye and third in the breaststroke.

Bromsgrove's nine-year-old boys medley relay team was second.

Third place went to the girls' freestyle team.

Phillip May finished third in the 25m butterfly.

Monks-Smith, Newton, May and Sarah Farmiloe all made the jump up to the under-10s age group and helped secure third and fourth places.

If you would like to become a member of Bromsgrove Swimming Club and have the opportunity to swim in a competitive arena then call chairman Alan Baxter on 07919 321378.