Nov 2009

Without a proper pool they can access for competition swimming, the Piranha’s swim club members may be high and dry in Portage la Prairie.

That is the opinion of at least one parent who says she was upset when she discovered the Southport aquaplex, which offers a competition level facility, would be closing in the spring of 2010 — with the only alternative for the club’s swimmers as the new PCU Centre swimming pool, which doesn’t boast a competition level venue.

“It is such a disappointment for us,” said Penny Wilson, of the news the Southport pool was closing.

Christopher Kitchen, president of Piranha’s swim club executive board, however, said the club will try to work with the city of Portage.

Before making any decisions on whether it will be using the new PCU Centre facility, the Piranha’s club will be meeting with the parents involved to discuss the matter.

Kitchen said the new pool can be used for competition training but not for hosting swimming meets. Otherwise, Kitchen commented the club is pleased with the new PCU Centre pool.

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