Joanne Ryan (Lalor, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to share with the House an event that I attended last Saturday evening. I had the pleasure of attending the Wyndham City Swimming Club's 2015 presentation night. It was a wonderful evening organised to recognise the achievements and participation of many in my community. I was honoured to present the club champion trophies to two wonderful young people who work tirelessly on their swimming and also contribute to the club. I also presented letters of congratulations to swimmers Emmason McCurley and Marco Soesanto as well as head coach Peter Botheras, for their performance in state and national championships. It was a celebration that all in attendance enjoyed. I would like to congratulate Sharon Macintyre for her work in organising the event and president Vin, who is always, always giving to our community.

It is great that in my electorate we have many varied sporting clubs and thousands of volunteers who give their time and energy to ensure that the community have access and the ability to participate and connect through sport. The swimming club does this as well and does it with aplomb. This was an evening where young people, dressed to the nines, came together to celebrate the time they spend together doing laps at training and getting together to compete all around Australia. They reflect the community spirit that is in my community. I commend all the young people and the volunteers who support them.