Harry is a proud member of the Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club. He started swimming with Gisborne when he started in the 'Learn to Swim' program. He began taking swimming lessons when he was just one. He has grown up with a love of water and loves going for a swim when he can. He progressed to the Gisborne Thunder swimming team when he was just six years old and had a great level of confidence from the outset. He followed his sister Isabelle into the squad and competition area. After six months of training in the squad, he progressed through to competition level.
"Harry loves all sports and puts in 100 per cent whatever the competition arena," proud mum Kate said.
Harry's improvement in the pool has been remarkable. He was the winner of the Gisborne club championship Under 8 boys division in 2012 and 2013. He has represented the Macedon Ranges at the Primary School Sports Divisional Championships this year, he was a finalist in the Victorian Junior Championships to start the year and was a member of the Central District team that battled it out in the age seven to 10 Vic Country Championships in 2012.
When Harry dives into the pool, he seems to glide beautifully with each stroke. He has a great action for all strokes and showcases a great level of fitness, speed and endurance.
"Harry is very determined and never gives up in the pool, no matter how exhausted," Kate said.
Outside his love for the pool, Harry enjoys equestrian events with the Riddells Creek Pony Club. He has enjoyed a lot of success when he competes in equestrian. He has had numerous wins and placings at the Victorian Interschool Equestrian Championships and was the winner of the Gisborne Pony Club horse trials earlier this year. When he is not swimming or riding horses, he is kicking goals with the Gisborne Rookies. He is a proud member of the Under 9s team and while that level of football isn't competitive, he has developed many great skills to give him the edge of competing in the Under 10s next year. He recently took home the coaches award for the best player in the first round of the season against the Melton Centrals. He showed some brilliant pace and ability that will lay the foundations for a great football career.
As a young star, Harry loves all of his sports. He is very active and always manages to find something sporty to do. It is no surprise that when he finishes school that he wants to take one of his sports to the highest level and there is no doubt that he will.
For being featured as our Macedon Ranges Guardian Sport Star of the week, Harry wins a $40 gift voucher for Toys, Toes and Treasure in Gisborne and may call in to our Market Street office in Kyneton to collect her prize.
If you would like to nominate any youngster doing their best in their chosen sport or sports, contact our sports desk by calling 5422 1488 or email - sport@elliottmidnews.com.au
The award seeks to recognise sporting achievements and is as much as for those doing their best as it is for those who reach great heights.
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