Boston's next generation of swimmers travelled to Huntingdon to compete in the Copley's Cup Novice Gala and eventually finished second behind Huntingdon.

Boston started slowly in the relays but did not have to wait long for their first race victory when Rithika Koshy produced a superb swim when winning the 13/u 50m freestyle.

Rithika continued her good form to also clinch first place in the 50m backstroke.

The backstroke appeared to be Boston's favourite discipline as Tom Cooke (u-13) and Harriet Needham (u-11) won their respective races.

With Ben Woods winning the boys under-10s 25m breaststroke, this left Boston just half-a-point behind the leaders Huntingdon.

Although Boston tried hard to bridge the gap in the second half of races – producing some superb individual swims demonstrating the progression they have made through their hard work they have put in when training – they could only claim three more race wins through Brad Cooke (u13 50m butterfly), Adam Clark (u12 50m butterfly) and Chloe Baldry (u10 25m backstroke).

The relays were particularly pleasing as not one Boston team was disqualified, showing a maturity in the swimmers by being able to curb their eagerness in the take over phase while still producing fast swims. In the end, Boston could not keep hold of the trophy they had won the previous year and had to settle for second place behind Huntingdon

Race winners: Chloe Baldry, Adam Clark, Brad Cooke, Tom Cooke, Rithika Koshy (2), Harriet Needham, Ben Woods.

Personal best times: Chloe Baldry, Jason Barnes, Nesta Baxter (2), Emily Brotherton, Jack Carter, Adam Clark, Megan Coleman, Brad Cooke, Tom Cooke (2), David Guy, Lucy Howlett (2), Rayna Koshy, Rithika Koshy (2), Harriet Needham (2), Hazel Panton, Gemma Pimlott (2), Brendon Rodrigo, Jordan Ward, Ben Woods.