Derwentside and Gateshead Swim Team
Annual Presentation Party 2026
A brilliant evening celebrating our swimmers, our champions, and our club.
This year's Annual Presentation Party was a truly special occasion — our first as a newly merged club. A great time was had by all as Derwentside and Gateshead Swim Team came together to celebrate the achievements of our swimmers, coaches, and volunteers across what has been a landmark season.
We were proud to award our Club Championship winners from each age category — recognising the hard work, dedication, and talent that our swimmers bring to the pool every single session.
A special mention goes to our Junior League swimmers, who were celebrated for their outstanding achievement of being crowned Division 3 Champions — a fantastic result to mark our first full season together as one club.
Junior League — Division 3 Champions
Congratulations to every swimmer who was part of this incredible achievement.
Swimmers of the Year
Ben receiving his trophy from Head Coach Paul Woodley.
Male Swimmer of the Year
Ben Beale
Female Swimmer of the Year
Tia Johnson
Tia's trophy awaits her — well deserved!
Inaugural Award
Kevin Hughes Outstanding Contribution to the Club Award
We were honoured to present the very first Kevin Hughes Outstanding Contribution to the Club Award — recognising the dedication and commitment that makes D&G Swim Team the club it is.
First Recipient
Tina Maxwell
Tina receiving the award from Head Coach Paul Woodley.
The Kevin Hughes Award shield.
Awards recognise outstanding moments — but the strength of D&G Swim Team is built by every single one of our swimmers, every single day.
To every swimmer who turns up to training week in, week out — who pushes through early mornings, tough sets, and long meets — thank you. The dedication, discipline, and team spirit you bring is what makes this club what it is. Every length you swim matters, and every one of you is part of something special.
A Huge Thank You
A massive thank you to Blackhill Club & DH8 Events and Paul (from Whitby) at Candy Kids Entertainment — the food and entertainment were fantastic and made the evening truly memorable.
Thank you too to John at Consett Smokeless Coal for the generous raffle donations — watch this space for our new club merchandise coming soon.
And a special mention to Carysmatic Creations for our fantastic welcome sign — it set the tone for a brilliant evening.
Photos from the Evening
