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Week 5: The Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap Trophy!

First trophy of the season

This week we have our first trophy race… The Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap Trophy.

This year’s finalists are:

IDName
1502Lincoln VAN LOO
1599Georgina MANISCALCO
1033Georgia KIRKPATRICK-JONES
1389Hayden HOWARD
91Adam CHRISTODOULOU
1358Kate ROMANIUK
1379Xavier FOSTER
1357Zoe ROMANIUK
1191Matthew SVOBODA

Regular races

Our regular races this week are:

  • 50m Freestyle
  • 100m Butterfly
  • 200m Freestyle

As always, there will be shorter races on for those who don’t, for example, wish to do 100m butterfly.

Specifically, for younger swimmers not able to complete 100 metres or 50 metres – 20 and 30 metre races are held. This is also the case for distance events – instead of 4 x 50 metres (200m), younger swimmers are encouraged to swim 4 x 30 metres or 4 x 20 metres.

The Geoff Roper Trophy
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Special Offer from Captain Cook Cruises for DSC members!

Captain Cook Cruises has a special offer for Drummoyne Swimming Club families.

Product: Harbour Bar

Special Offer: $5 cruise entry (normal value $29) 

Description: Sydney’s hop-on hop-off floating bar was remodelled and inspired by the city’s rooftop bars, modern gastro-pubs and craft breweries. The Harbour Bar offers a relaxed bar and dining experience from Circular Quay and King Street Wharf Darling Harbour, with 360-degree harbour views.       

Valid up to 24 December 2021 excluding Saturdays

Features           

  • 360-degree waterfront views
  • Access to spacious indoor and outdoor areas
  • One 90-minute circuit of the harbour, or stay longer if you wish
  • Live music in the afternoons
Club Captain Rosie celebrating her birthday aboard a Captain Cook cruise!
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Coming up in Week 4: Backstroke and Medley Trophy Heats

Congratulations to our BBB finalists. We look forward to seeing you battle it out for the George Wheaton Trophy on Saturday the 27th of November 201.

This week we have two more chances to qualify for trophies, in more traditional races:

  • 100m Freestyle
  • 50m Backstroke (Heats for the Tom Brown 50m Backstroke Handicap Trophy), and finally
  • 200m Medley (Heats for the Five Dock Rotary 200m Medley Handicap Trophy)

Bring back your trophies

If you were lucky enough to win a trophy last season and you’ve still got it at home on the mantelpiece… please bring it back. We’re about to hit trophy season and need all trophies back so we can hand them out again.

See you on Saturday!

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An historical note – the Erickson family

We’ve recently been contacted by former Club member Donald Erickson, who is now 91 and living in Canberra.

The Erickson family have a long connection with the Club, dating back to our very early years.

Don’s Grandfather, a Norwegian migrant, raised five sons and three daughters in Drummoyne. Four of the boys were Club members. Don’s uncle Albert Erickson was Club Captain circa 1915 and his father Bertie Erickson was Club Captain in 1918.

Don joined DASC in 1940 and won his first trophy in 1941 – in the 33 yard handicap.

Don went on to win the George Wheaton BBB Memorial Trophy in 1944-45 and his name is still on it!

Photo of the 1911 Water Polo Team with Erickson family members.

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Want some DSC merchandise for Xmas!

Christmas is fast approaching and what could be a better present to get your loved ones than Drummoyne Swimming Club merchandise.

Clothing

Caps, tee-shirts, polo shirts and long sleeve tops are all available and can be purchased through our partner Fully Promoted at Gladesville.

To place an order go to the merchandise page on the website and download a copy of the catalogue order form.

Complete the form and email it to the store via gladesville@fullypromoted.com.au. They will prepare your order and let you know when it’s ready to pick up or they can even post it to you.

Other items

If you want something that’s not on the catalogue you can also ask Fully Promoted to make it up for you. Just check out the options on their website and contact them via directly. We can then add other items to the catalogue.

Our wonderful Deputy Chief Marshall Jody Fowler modelling a DSC cap

Swim Caps

Swim caps are available for purchase on Saturdays for $8.

Swimming Costumes

Our club captains are currently looking at options for a club new swimming costumer. Stay tuned for more details about this shortly.

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Social Nights coming up 11 and 18 November

Book your seat at the table via TeamApp

Our annual Ladies’ and Men’s social nights are coming up in November. They are always a fun night out and a great chance to meet and chat with other swimmers and parents (and others).

Ladies’ night is Thursday 11 November 21 and Men’s night is Thursday 18 November 21. Both events will be held at Ribs & Burgers at Drummoyne from 7pm. Go to Team App and RSVP to the event.

Ribs & Burgers have a wide variety of food on offer, including great salads, wraps and bowls, with vegetarian and vegan options.

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Coming up this week… BBB Heats and 400 Freestyle

A big morning of swimming!

First up this week we have a 50m freestyle. This will be closely followed by heats for one of the most highly-prized trophies of the season – the George Wheaton 50m “BBB” Handicap!

BBB is short for Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. It’s a unique event in which competitors race each other with different “B” strokes in the same race on handicap. So a swimmer in one lane may swim Butterfly, another Breaststroke and a third Backstroke!

If you haven’t already nominated your “B” stroke check out the specific post about this event.

Following the BBB, our long distance swim will be 400m Freestyle. To qualify for the 400m race, you must have a current 200m time less than 200 seconds (3m 20s).

There are the usual 200m, 4x30m and 4x20m Freestyle options for those of us who haven’t posted a 200 second qualifying time (or haven’t posted one in a while…).

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Nominate your stroke for the world famous BBB!

Backstroke, Breaststroke or Butterfly

Heats for our unique George Wheaton BBB are coming up on this Saturday 6 Nov 21. So please nominate your stroke. To enter and select your stroke please complete the form at the end of this link.

The BBB is a unique race in which the competitors race against each other swimming their favourite “B” stroke – Breaststroke, Backstroke or Butterfly!

The race is named in honour of George Wheaton – a former secretary of Drummoyne Swimming Club who tragically died after racing his four sons in a “Father and Son” race at the Club in 1937. The trophy was inaugurated in the 1939-40 season and is one of the Clubs most sought after prizes.

The Wheaton family have confirmed that they will join us pool side for the final, which this season is set for Saturday 27 November 2021.

George Wheaton
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Reminder: Registrations Now Open

As noted previously, registrations are now open for season 2021/2022. Please get in early. Remember those swimmers that don’t register don’t collect points towards trophies!

Active Kids Vouchers can be redeemed at checkout. See below for more information about how to register.

Membership Categories and Fees 2021/2022

The five membership options are:

Membership categoryDescriptionFee*
Club swimmer (2021-2022)For all DSC swimmers regardless of age.
Note: the NSW Active kids voucher can be redeemed for juniors (4.5 – 18 years)		$100.00
Non-swimmer – Spectator / Supporter (2021-2022)For parents or others who wish to become financial members of DSC – but who don’t want to swim in squads or at races.$30.00
Second claim member (2021-2022)For any swimmers that have a ‘first club’ membership at another club but who also swim at DSC.$60.00
Squad member (2021-2022)For those swimmers who only want to participate in club squads.$60.00
State Competition Swimmer (2021-2022)For DSC swimmers who wish to compete at Swimming NSW and Swimming Australia events.$120.00

* Fees include GST and credit card charges.

How to register

Members can join the Club or renew their membership at the Swimming NSW Swim Central portal.

NSW Active Kids vouchers can now be redeemed online in the registration process.

More information and instructions can be found on the Club’s Fees and Registration page.

If you have any issues or questions, please contact our Club Registrar, Michael Donnellan on registrar@drummoyneswimclub.com.au or mobile 0422 453 322.

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Coming up this week…

After we eased back into things with our first meet of the season last Saturday, this week Swim Club starts to get a little bit more serious with with the heats for the first trophy of the season – the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap trophy.

Last year’s winner was Sarah Waller who narrowly beat James Simmons (much to his disappointment). As with any handicap race, the winner could be anyone. Junior swimmers who are improving quickly have an especially good shot at taking home this silverware.

Our races this week are:

BBB breaststroke time trial opportunity

If you need a handicap in a B stroke to enter next week’s BBB heats this is your chance – so long as you are happy to do breaststroke. Please listen up on Saturday morning and make sure you get yourself in a 50m time trial.

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