This is one of the hardest and largest regions to compete in, with top swimmers from all the major clubs across the breadth of the country competing for the top honours.

The event was held in a 50m long course pool with all six swimmers gaining long course personal best times.

In total the six Boston swimmers competed in 32 events.

Patrick Ikhena achieved the highest finish by a Boston swimmer with second place in the 14-year-old 100m freestyle.

He also had notable swims by finishing sixth in the 100m breaststroke and butterfly.

Zak Lomas, also competing in the 14 years age group, had the most swims for Boston competing in nine different events.

Zak's highest finishes were fifth in the 100m backstroke, sixth in the 200m backstroke and eighth in the 1500m freestyle.

Ikhuemose Ikhena produced two good swims in gaining personal best time in the 13 years 100m breaststroke and freestyle in his first Midlands finals.

Reuben Reed produced two weekends of high class swimming in the 12 years age group, underlining his freestyle credentials by gaining not only his long course personal best times but also beating his short course times.

Reuben's highest finishes were ninth in the 1500m freestyle and 10th in the 800m freestyle.

Not to be outdone by the boys, Kimberley Van Haren had two busy weekends competing in eight events in the 12 year old age group.

Kimberley's best finish was sixth in the 100m Butterfly.

At 10 years of age Boston's youngest swimmer at the championship was Amber Nuttman.

Competing in her first regional championship and her first time in a 50m pool, Amber produced two consistent swims in the 100m and 200m backstroke.