Author: Adrian Bell

A Huge Thank You to Last Saturday’s Wet Weather Warriors!

What a way to kick off the year! A massive thank you to all the brave souls who turned up last Saturday for our first race meet after the Christmas break. Despite the wet conditions, you showed true Drummoyne spirit by diving in and giving it your all. Your dedication and enthusiasm, rain or shine, is what makes this club so special.

A special shout out to Alena Finn who took out the George Russell 400M Handicap Trophy and also to Alessandro Rapisarda who swum beautifully from Lane 1 and almost held on for the win.

This Week’s Events – Saturday Racing

We’ve got an exciting morning of racing lined up for Week 13:

Event 1: 50M Backstroke Championship Races

This week we’re crowning our backstroke champions! We’ll run heats for all junior age groups, followed by senior races, before bringing our fastest swimmers together for an Open Final. Who will claim the title of Drummoyne’s fastest backstroker? Don’t miss this exciting showdown!

Event 2: 50M Freestyle Sprint (with 30M and 20M Junior Races)

Speed is the name of the game in our second event. Junior swimmers will tackle the 30M and 20M distances, while our older swimmers will battle it out over the full 50M sprint. Get ready to see some lightning-fast times!

Event 3: 400M Medley

Our final event of the morning is the ultimate test of stamina and skill. The 400M Medley will push every swimmer to their limits, requiring mastery of all four strokes. This is where champions are made! 4 x 30M and 4 x 20M races will be held after the 400M races.

Important: Membership Registration Required

If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you are formally registered as a Drummoyne Swimming Club member through Swimming Australia’s SwimCentral website. This is crucial for two important reasons:

1. Club Finances: Your membership fees help us maintain our facilities, equipment, and racing programs
2. Insurance Coverage: All swimmers must be registered members to be covered by our insurance scheme

Special Note for Trial Members: If you originally registered using SwimCentral’s Free Trial option, you must now convert your membership to a paid membership to continue racing with us.

Don’t delay – get registered today!

Join Our Weekday Morning Squads

Looking to take your swimming to the next level? Our weekday morning squads are a fantastic way to improve your technique, build fitness, and train with fellow Drummoyne swimmers. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or simply want to stay in great shape, our squads offer expert coaching in a supportive environment. New swimmers are always welcome – come along and see what you can achieve!

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See you poolside this Saturday!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

Happy New Year swimmers and families! We’re thrilled to have you back poolside for our first week of racing after the Christmas and New Year break. Whether you’ve been training hard over the holidays or just getting back into the water, we can’t wait to see you all back in the swim of things.

This Week’s Racing Programme

We’ve got an exciting line-up to kick off 2026:

100m Freestyle – Our third week of racing includes the Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 100m Freestyle and the 35 and Over 100m Freestyle. A great chance for our youngest swimmers and our masters to show what they’ve got!

50m Breaststroke – Heats for the Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke (H’cap) trophy race. Bring your best technique and get ready to compete for a spot in the finals.

400m Freestyle Finals – The main event! The Finals for the George Russell 400m Freestyle (H’cap) trophy will see our qualifiers battle it out for this prestigious silverware. Congratulations to our finalists: Duncan LYON, Neave MURDOCH, Jenny GASKIN and Rex WILSON. We may also invite a few heat second placegetters to join the field and make up the numbers, so stay tuned! This is one you won’t want to miss, whether you’re racing or cheering from the deck.

We will have shorter versions of all events for youngsters.

Squad Training

Both adult and junior squads are back up and running. Remember, these sessions are completely free and open to all club swimmers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to improve your technique, build fitness, and train alongside your club mates. Whether you’re preparing for upcoming races or just looking to stay active, everyone is welcome.

See you at the pool!

Dear Drummoyne Swimmers,

As we approach our last race meet of the year this Saturday, 20th December, we wanted to wish you all the very best as you finish the 2025 racing calendar on a high note!

Saturday 20th December Race Program

Start Time: 7:30am

The racing order for Saturday will be:

1. 50m Breaststroke CHAMPIONSHIP – first event of the morning
2. 50m Freestyle (with 30m and 20m options available)
3. 200m Long Distance

This is a fantastic opportunity to chase down those championship points and personal bests before the holiday break. Give it everything you’ve got!

Special Visitor! 🎅

We’re excited to announce that Santa Claus will be joining us on pool deck this Saturday! Santa will have gifts for all the kids, so make sure you bring your Christmas spirit along with your swimming gear. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of our racing year and get into the festive mood!

Holiday Schedule

Racing Break: Our next race meet will be on Saturday, 17th January 2026. We’ll be back in the pool ready to kick off the new year with renewed energy!

Squad Training: Training squads will continue throughout the school holidays with the following schedule:

• Adult Squads (6am-7am): Monday, Wednesday, Friday – continuing through the holidays
• Junior Squads (6am-7am): Tuesday, Thursday – taking a break between Christmas and New Year, then resuming in January

Season’s Greetings

From all of us at Drummoyne Swimming Club, we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for making 2025 such a wonderful season of swimming, camaraderie, and personal achievements.

Enjoy the festive season, stay safe, and we’ll see you back in the pool in the new year!

Race at Your Pace!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

Ho ho ho, swimmers! 🎅

Get ready for our special Christmas Swim Meet this Saturday! We’re bringing festive cheer poolside with racing, fun, and a very special guest…

Santa is coming to Drummoyne! 🎁

That’s right – Santa will be making a splash at our pool this Saturday with Christmas gifts for all the kids! Make sure you come along to race, cheer on your teammates, and say hello to the big man in red.

Whether you’re competing or just coming to support, it’s going to be a fantastic day of swimming and Christmas spirit. Don’t forget to bring your race day energy and your best holiday cheer!

We can’t wait to see you all there for what promises to be a memorable end to our swimming year.

See you poolside!
Drummoyne Swimming Club 💙🎄

G’day Drummoyne swimmers!

We’re excited to see everyone poolside this Saturday morning for another fantastic day of racing at our beautiful harbour-side pool. Here’s what’s on the cards for Saturday 13 December 2025:

Race Programme

Racing kicks off at 7:30am sharp, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early to be ready poolside.

Event 1: 50m Butterfly Championship

This is a Championship event – time to show off those butterfly skills! The 50m Butterfly Championship will crown our club champions across all age groups. Available distances: 50m, 30m and 20m.

Remember to please select the right distance for the age group of any younger swimmers in TeamApp. The table below will help you with selections:

Event 2: 100M Freestyle

A great mid-distance test to start the morning. Available distances: 100m, 50m, 30m and 20m.

Event 3: 400m Long Distance

Perfect for our endurance swimmers to test their stamina in the longer pool.

Special Events

Our 100M Freestyle and 400M Freestyle events will incorporate:

• Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 100m Freestyle – Week 2
• 35 and Over 100m Freestyle – Week 2
• Heats for George Russell 400m Freestyle Handicap

Luke Sellars took out the George Russell Trophy last season. Who is going to rise to the challenge this summer?

Join Our Training Squads!

Looking to improve your swimming and be race-ready? Come along to our training squads:

Adult Squads Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 6:00am-7:00am

Junior Squads Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 6:00am-7:00am

Our squads are perfect for swimmers of all abilities who want to build fitness, improve technique, and be part of our wonderful swimming community.

Important Reminder: Club Membership Registration

If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you register as a formal club member via SwimCentral. This is the official Swimming Australia/Swimming NSW registration portal and is essential for:

• Competing in our club events
• Being eligible for Championships and Trophy races
• Insurance coverage
• Official time recognition

Visit the Fees and Registration page on our website for step-by-step instructions on how to register through SwimCentral.

Race Day Reminders

• Racing starts promptly at 7:30am
• Pool entry fees are separate from club membership and must be paid on arrival
• We always need volunteers for timekeeping – please see the Chief Timekeeper if you can help
• Don’t forget your goggles, towel, and club spirit!

The weather is looking great for Saturday, so let’s make it another memorable morning at the pool. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, swimming your first butterfly race, or just enjoying the atmosphere, we can’t wait to see you there!

Race at your pace!

The Drummoyne Swimming Club CommitteeThis Saturday 13 December 2025 – Race Day Preview

A huge congratulations to the Drummoyne swimmers who braved some tough conditions on Sunday to complete the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim.

Jaxon Lewis, Mary Hartley, Suzie Aitken, Kristy Lewis, Natalie Borozan, Craig Corcoran and friend.

Well done to you all!

You might notice that Craig is wearing a Cole Classic Tee Shirt in this photo – there are still tickets available for that event but they won’t last. In fact the 5km event has sold out, but there are still 1km and 2km tickets left.

The event is scheduled for the 1st of February 2026.

https://coleclassic.com.au/

CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

This week we start our Championship scratch race races – races with no handicaps just a flat out battle to see who is the fastest in each age group and then across the whole club.

We’re starting Championship racing with the ultimate splash and dash the 50M freestyle event.

The male club record is held by William Taylor and currently sits at 26.70 seconds. Can Will better his own time or will there be a challenger to his crown?

The women’s club record for 50M is held by Lily Borozan at 30.56. Is it under threat this summer?

Hopefully everyone saw the TeamApp news post about Championship rules but as a reminder… swimmers 1) need to have already raced in 3 meets to swim in Championship races and you need to be a club member to be eligible for championship trophies, and 2) there are specific races for different age groups.

If you need help with registering come and see club officials who are happy to help.

The specific age groups and distances are as follows so please make sure that you enter the right distance via TeamApp ahead of Saturday:

FORM STROKE AND TROPHY RACE

Following the Championship races we will have 100M backstroke and then the final of the  Five Dock Rotary 200m Medley (H’cap) trophy race.

The finalists for the Five Dock Rotary 200m Individual Medley Handicap trophy race are as follows:

ID	Name
1743	Cara THOMPSON
2007	Liam GOOLEY
1758	Hugo BERESFORD-HARVEY
770	Lukas TAYLOR
1587	Jude WILSON

Good luck to all our finalists!

Squad Training Update 

Our senior and junior squads are powering along beautifully! All swimmers are welcome to attend squad sessions. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build fitness, or race faster, our experienced coaches are ready to help you achieve your goals. Speak to a committee member for training times and details.

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Important Reminder

Club Registration – If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you formally join the club through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central web portal. This is essential for insurance coverage and official club membership. Don’t delay – register today!

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See you poolside on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

This Week’s Racing – Saturday 7:30 AM

Another blockbuster morning awaits with three fantastic events:

100M Freestyle – Week 1 of the prestigious trophy events:

• Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 100m Freestyle Trophy
• 35 and Over 100m Freestyle Trophy

Final of the BBB “George Wheaton” Trophy Race – This historic event honors George Wheaton, a legendary figure in Australian swimming who was instrumental in developing competitive swimming in the Drummoyne area. The BBB (Breaststroke, Butterfly, Backstroke) format tests true all-round swimming ability. Congratulations to our finalists who have earned their place in this year’s final:

The finalists for the George Wheaton 50m BBB Handicap to be held on 29 November 2025 are as follows. And this year the final is 7 boys and the wonderful Emelie Krog doing Butterfly. Good luck to all!

ID	Name	Stroke
1324	Yunos YAQUB	Backstroke
1875	Aodhan PERKINS	Backstroke
619	Duncan LYON	Breaststroke
1286	Shay DONNELLAN	Breaststroke
770	Lukas TAYLOR	Breaststroke
714	Kellen PARKER	Backstroke
2003	Emilie KROG	Butterfly

400M Freestyle – Our endurance event of the week! Note: Entry to the 400M Freestyle requires a qualifying time of 200 seconds or better in the 200M Freestyle. For those who haven’t qualified and our younger swimmers, shorter distance events will be available.

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Men’s Social Night – Thursday 4th December 🍴

Calling all men and boys of the club! Join us for our Men’s Social Night at Greek St Restaurant on Thursday, 4th December, starting at 7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to build camaraderie, enjoy fantastic Greek food, and support one of our wonderful sponsors. Don’t miss out – mark your calendars now!

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Squad Training Update 💪

Our senior and junior squads are powering along beautifully! All swimmers are welcome to attend squad sessions. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build fitness, or race faster, our experienced coaches are ready to help you achieve your goals. Speak to a committee member for training times and details.

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Important Reminder

Club Registration – If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you formally join the club through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central web portal. This is essential for insurance coverage and official club membership. Don’t delay – register today!

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See you poolside on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

This Week’s Racing – Saturday 7:30 AM

Get ready for another exciting morning of racing! This week’s events are:

• 50M Freestyle
• 100M Butterfly
• 200M Freestyle – featuring the final of the Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy Race

As always, shorter race distances will be available for our junior swimmers.

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Welcome to Our New Sponsors! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce two fantastic new sponsors joining the Drummoyne Swimming Club family:

Greek St Restaurant – Located on Church Street in Drummoyne, Greek St offers amazing Greek cuisine right in our neighborhood. We encourage all club members to drop by and experience their wonderful food and hospitality. Support local and support our sponsors!

Wine Simple – Perfect timing as Christmas approaches! Wine Simple is now offering club members a great option for bulk wine purchases. Head to winesimple.com.au to browse their selection and sort out your summer and Christmas entertaining needs.

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Please show your support for these businesses who are supporting our club!

Important Reminders

Trophy Returns – If you have any club trophies at home, please bring them back to the pool as soon as possible. We need them for upcoming presentations!

Club Registration – If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you formally join the club through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central web portal. This is essential for insurance coverage and club membership.

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See you poolside on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

This Week’s Events

Get ready for an exciting morning of racing! This week’s program features:

🏊‍♂️ 100m Freestyle
🏊‍♀️ 50m Backstroke – Tom Brown Handicap Trophy Heats
🏊 200m Individual Medley – Five Dock Rotary Handicap Trophy Heats

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Handicap Trophy Races

We’re thrilled to be racing the heats for two prestigious club trophies this Saturday:

Tom Brown Handicap Trophy – The 50m Backstroke event will determine seeding for the finals, which will be held later in the season. We’d like to give a special shout-out to Lynette Brown, granddaughter of Tom Brown and a long-time club member and contributor. Members of the extended Brown family will be attending the final to present this cherished trophy.

Five Dock Rotary Handicap Trophy – The 200m Individual Medley serves as the heats for this trophy, with finals also scheduled for later in the season.

Swim your best on Saturday to secure your spot in these exciting finals!

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Ladies Social Night – Thursday 20th November

When: Thursday, 20th November from 7:00 PM
Where: Kadmus

All female swimmers, girls, and supporters are warmly invited to join us for a fantastic evening at Kadmus. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow club members while supporting our generous sponsor. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a great night!

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Important Reminders

🏆 Trophy Returns
If you have any club trophies at home, please bring them back to the club as soon as possible. We need to ensure all trophies are accounted for ahead of this season’s presentations.

📝 Club Registration
All swimmers must formally join the club through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central web portal if you haven’t already done so. Please complete your registration to ensure you’re covered for all club activities this season.

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See You Pool-Side!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Saturday morning. Let’s make Week 6 another fantastic day of racing!

Go Drummoyne!

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For any questions or concerns, please contact the club committee.