Council support to help local swimmers make a splash at carnival

Key points

• Young swimmers from across Queensland will compete at the Beef City Swimming Carnival this weekend at the 2nd World War Memorial Pool, Rockhampton. Rockhampton Regional Council is backing the event, hosted by Caribeae Swimming Club, with a $4,500 sponsorship through its Community Assistance Program.
• Councillor Cherie Rutherford said such carnivals help athletes build confidence, learn from peers and gain pathways to national and international competition, while also boosting local visitor spending.
• Competitors aged eight and over will race across all strokes and medley events, and the fastest will contest the David Milburn Top Gun event.