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.

Calling all female swimmers and supporters of Drummoyne Swimming Club!

Join us for a fun Ladies Social evening at Kadmus Restaurant on Thursday, 20th November at 7pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity to relax, chat, and get to know your fellow swimmers outside of the pool in a friendly, social setting. Plus, we’ll be supporting Kadmus, who have been fantastic long-standing supporters of our club.

Whether you’re a regular at training or cheering from the sidelines, all ladies connected to DSC are welcome! Come along for good food, great company, and plenty of laughs.

Please RSVP ASAP via the Event in the TeamApp portal so we can finalise our booking details.

See you there! 💙

When: Thursday, 20th November, 7pm
Where: Kadmus Restaurant
RSVP: TeamApp Event Portal (please respond ASAP)

This Week’s Racing – Saturday

Welcome to Week 5 of our summer racing season! We’ve got another exciting program lined up again:

Standard Events:

• 50M Freestyle
• 400M Freestyle
• Shorter races (shorter distances for our younger swimmers and those who prefer not to do 400m)

Feature Event – BBB Handicap Heats:

This week marks the beginning of something special – the heats for our World Famous BBB Handicap Trophy Race! The finals will be held on 29th November, so don’t miss your chance to compete for this prestigious trophy.

For those new to the club, the BBB race is a unique Drummoyne Swimming Club tradition where swimmers choose their “B” stroke (Backstroke, Breaststroke, or Butterfly) and compete on handicap. The BBB Trophy is named in honour of George Wheaton – be sure to check out our club website for more details about the fascinating history of this cherished trophy.

Select your stroke via TeamApp when you nominate your races for Saturday.

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Women’s Social Event – 20th November

Mark your calendars! Our Women’s Social Event has been rescheduled to Thursday, 20th November at Kadmus in Drummoyne starting at 7pm.

We encourage all women and girls from the club to join us for a fantastic evening of fun and camaraderie. This is also a wonderful opportunity to support Kadmus, one of our valued club sponsors. Don’t miss it!

Please register your attendance via TeamApp so we can advise the team at Kadmus how many to expect.

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Perpetual Trophies – Please Return

If you’re currently holding any perpetual trophies from previous seasons, please bring them back to the clubroom at your earliest convenience. We need to prepare these beautiful trophies for this season’s presentation night!

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Registration Reminder

All swimmers must formally register through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This includes members who are currently on a free trial.

If you haven’t completed your registration yet, please do so as soon as possible to ensure you’re covered for racing and training.

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Join Our Free Squad Sessions

Take your swimming to the next level by joining our club squads – and they’re completely free for all members!

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build fitness, or simply enjoy training with teammates, our squads offer something for everyone. Come along and see the difference quality coaching can make!

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See you poolside on Saturday!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

The Season Heats Up!

Welcome to Week 4 of our Summer Racing Season! The competition is getting fierce and we’re seeing some outstanding performances across all age groups. This week brings an exciting mix of sprint and endurance events, plus an important qualifying opportunity for one of our prestigious club trophies.

This Week’s Events

100M Freestyle – The perfect middle-distance event! Fast enough to be exciting, long enough to require strategy and pacing. Get ready to put in a solid effort from start to finish.

100M Breaststroke – Technical precision meets power. The breaststroke is all about rhythm, timing, and that explosive kick. Who will dominate the pool this week?

200M Freestyle – Our distance event for the week, and an important one! This race will serve double duty (see below for details about the Geoff Roper Trophy).

As always, modified distances will be available for our junior swimmers to ensure everyone competes at an appropriate level.

Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy

Important Notice: This week’s 200M Freestyle races will act as qualifying heats for the prestigious Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy race, which will be held on 22nd November.

Make sure you give it your all this week – your time will determine your handicap for the trophy race. This is one of our most exciting events of the season, where handicapping ensures every swimmer has a genuine chance at victory!

Perpetual Trophy Returns

Attention Trophy Holders! If you currently hold any of the club’s perpetual trophies from previous seasons, please bring them back to the clubroom at your earliest convenience. We need to ensure all trophies are accounted for and ready for poolside presentations and engraving as we progress through this season. Thank you for your cooperation!

Registration Reminder

Don’t forget to register for through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This is a requirement for all swimmers, including those on free trials.

If you need assistance with Swim Central, our club administrators are always happy to help.

Join Our Squad Training Sessions

Take your swimming to the next level with our FREE squad training sessions! Our experienced coaches provide expert guidance in a friendly, supportive environment.

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Squad training is invaluable for improving technique, building endurance, and preparing for race conditions. Whether you’re aiming for personal bests or trophy glory, regular squad attendance will help you achieve your goals. All abilities welcome!

See You at the Pool!

We’re looking forward to another fantastic week of racing. Remember to warm up, pace yourself in those longer events, and cheer on your clubmates!

Best of luck to all swimmers – especially those chasing fast times for the Geoff Roper Trophy!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

Our amazing Harry Thompson has been competing at the School Sport Australia Games in Ballarat. As every student of Australian history will know, Ballarat is all about gold. And Harry has been mining his very own little treasure trove…

Harry’s results include:

• 1st place in the 4 x 50M Relay
• 1st place in the 4 x 50M Medley Relay
• 6th place in the 50M Freestyle event in a new PB of 30.97 seconds

It’s crazy to think Harry is the 6th fastest freestyler in his age group in the country!

Congratulations Harry and family…

Ready to Race!

Welcome to Week 3 of our Summer Racing Season! We hope you’re all enjoying the competition and the fantastic atmosphere poolside. This week brings another exciting lineup of events that will test speed, technique, and endurance.

This Week’s Events

Get ready to dive in for the following races:

50M Freestyle – Our classic sprint event! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or trying to claim bragging rights, this is your chance to show your speed.

50M Butterfly – Time to showcase those powerful arms and undulating rhythm. The fly can be challenging, but it’s always a crowd favourite!

200M Medley – The ultimate test of versatility. All four strokes in one race – this event separates the all-rounders from the specialists.

As always, we’ll be running modified distances for our junior swimmers, ensuring everyone gets a chance to compete at an appropriate level.

Registration Reminder

Please remember to register as a club member through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This applies to all swimmers, including those on free trials. Registration is important as, among other things, it ensures that you are covered by Swimming Australia’s insurance policy.

If you need help navigating Swim Central, please reach out to our club administrators who are happy to assist.

Join Our Squad Training Sessions

Want to improve your technique and build fitness between race days? Our club squads are completely FREE for all members and provide excellent coaching in a supportive environment.

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Squad training is the perfect way to work on your starts, turns, and stroke technique while building the endurance you need to perform your best on race day. All skill levels are welcome!

Squads start at 6 am in Lanes 1 and 2.

See You Poolside!

We can’t wait to see everyone racing this week. Remember to warm up properly, stay hydrated, and most importantly – have fun and support your fellow club members!

Good luck to all our swimmers!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

Drummoyne Swimming Club kicks off its Saturday morning racing season on Saturday, 11th October!

Join us for an exciting morning in the pool (from 7:30) with races including:

• 50M Freestyle
• 50M Breaststroke
• 200M Freestyle
• Shorter events for our younger swimmers

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just getting back into competition mode, we want to see you there!

Don’t forget to register for your events through the club’s TeamApp portal. Sign-ups are now open!

See you poolside! 💙