Over 50 youngsters competed in the Pembrokeshire Schools Disability Swimming Gala last week.

Held at Fishguard Leisure Centre on Wednesday, January 19, the event was organised by the Federation of Disability Sport Wales (FDSW) along with Sport Pembrokeshire - Pembrokeshire County Council's sports development arm - and sponsored by Stena Line.

The youngsters competed in 27 races in front of an audience of parents, teachers and fellow pupils.

Chris Griffiths, Pembrokeshire Puffins swimming club coach and Swim Wales representative, was also present to spot talented athletes.

Race times were recorded and pupils who reached the qualifying standard will be invited to represent Pembrokeshire at a regional gala in Swansea later this year.

All competitors were presented with medals while certificates were also presented to GSCE physical education pupils from Ysgol Bro Gwaun for their time keeping duties and to students from Pembrokeshire College for their recording duties.

Angela Miles, Pembrokeshire disability sport officer, said she was delighted at the standard of swimming on display.

"We have a county-wide disability swimming club, Pembrokeshire Puffins, and we hope that some of the youngsters who took part may now be inspired to further develop their swimming prowess and join the club," she said.

If any one is interested in further information on disability swimming, please contact Angela Miles 01437 776240 or mobile 07920213651.