First in 14 years

The Woy Woy Amateur Swim Club will have its first representative at the upcoming Australian Age Championship since ex-Olympian Steve Dewick over 14 years ago.

At the recent NSW State titles, 13-year-old Tom McParlane qualified for his first Australian Age Championships in the 100m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle and 100m Butterfly.

"Tom travels to Perth on April 10 for a week of competition," swim club publicity officer Mr Carl Krucler said.

"He will be a great ambassador for our club, its sponsors and the Central Coast."

Tom's achievements on his way to qualifying for the Australian Age Championships include five-time Central Coast Age Champion, medallist at the NSW Speedo Sprint Series 2004, 2006 and 2007 and gold medallist at the NSW Country Championships in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Tom has also competed at the NSW State Championships for the last five years and was a finalist in two events at this year's NSW State Championships.

Press release, 26 Mar 2007 Carl Krucler, Woy Woy Amateur Swim Club