MORE than 20 clubs from across Victoria helped the Bendigo Hawks celebrate their centenary at a swim meet last Sunday.
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The centenary swim meeting at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre drew a crowd of more than 1000 as the history of the Bendigo Swimming Club, that can be traced back to its official founding date of February 12, 1917, was recognised.
The Bendigo Hawks Aquatic Club was later formed in November, 2011, following a merger between the Bendigo and Eaglehawk swimming clubs.
The overall winning club was Bendigo East, with the Bendigo Hawks coming in second position.
The Bendigo Hawks fielded a squad of 31, who were among 190 competitors that swam in the centenary meet.
Among those who were honoured at the meeting for their volunteer service to the club were Jan Spencely and Wally Stables.
Among those who were honoured at the meeting for their volunteer service to the club were Jan Spencely and Wally Stables.
Stables, who has half-a-century of involvement with Eaglehawk and the Bendigo Hawks, was awarded a ‘50 Years of Service’ honorary shield.
Spencely has had a 40-year involvement with the Bendigo Swimming Club and the Bendigo Hawks.
