Members of the Badlands Aquatics Club prepare for a dive into the pool

during one of their three weekly practices at Drumheller's Aquaplex.

    The Badlands Aquatic Club has recently started their season and their first swim meets are coming up quickly.
    The Juniors first meet of the new season is October 19 in Calgary. Coach Sheila Martin said the club expects to send about eight junior swimmers to the meet.
    The next meet is in Lethbridge October 25 and 26, with at least twelve swimmers  travelling to attend.
    Martin said the Aquatics Club’s numbers are about the same as last year, four coaches and 29 swimmers who have joined.
    Three of the club’s members are swimmers at the competitive level - Keely Martin, Gillian Carey, and Parker Knibb, who all travel to Airdrie on a weekly basis for more targeted coaching.
    Coach Martin said there is still room in the Badlands Aquatic Club for beginner swimmers.
    A beginner would be a minimum seven years old and able to swim the 25 metre length unassisted.
    Swimmers with the club meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to practice at Drumheller’s Aquaplex.