On Sunday February 8, the Maleny Swimming Club ran its Annual Swimming Carnival which attracted swimmers from Kingaroy, Dalby, Pelican Waters, Nambour, Buderim, Cotton Tree, Kawana, Kandanga, and Burpengary.   There were over 300 young swimmers and family members attending on the day.The Club Spirit Award was won by the Pelican Waters Club, and the Treasure Hunt and Splash for Cash were just  some of the fun events.Age Champions were:10 years:   Girls – Zoe Hurt, Flinders. Boys – Tom Chapman, Pelican Waters.11 years: Girls – Lexie Guiver, Pelican Waters. Boys – Lachlan Carter, Kawana Waters.12 years: Girls – Tahlea Corcoran, Pelican Waters. Boys – Quinn Hurt, Flinders.13 years: Girls – Lucy Hawkins, Kawana Waters. Boys – Eden Bason, Cotton Tree.14 years: Girls – Emily Poh, Flinders. Boys – Ethan Paddiso, Cotton Tree.15 years and over: Girls – Olivia Poulton, Flinders. Boys – Lochlan Higgins, Maleny.The swimming club would like to personally thank all the business houses who provided sponsorship and prizes for the Club’s Multi-draw raffle. Special thanks to Cr Jenny McKay, Patron, Mike Katsaras, Apex Club of Maleny, and the Lions Club of Maleny-Blackall Range for their assistance with the Barbeque and handing out of medals.This swimming carnival is not only good for the Maleny Swimming Club but also for the wider Maleny and district community as it attracts many people to our area. It is a shame that the aquatic facilities we have to work with limit the Club’s capacity to run a competitive carnival, as the club has to cap the numbers of swimmers we can accept and the type of events we can run.