Author: Adrian Bell

The season may be winding down, but we’re going out with a splash! Join us for Drummoyne Swimming Club’s final race meet of the season and our Annual Family Fun Day – a morning packed with serious racing, hilarious novelty events, and a well-earned club lunch to celebrate a fantastic season.

📅 Date: 22 March 2025
📍 Location: Drummoyne Swimming Pool and GRILL”D
⏰ Time: 7:00 start for those who want to do the 800M – novelty races to follow after the 800M races. Lunch will start at GRILL’D from 11:30.

The Morning Line-Up

🏆 800M Freestyle Championship – We kick off with the big one! Come ready to race or cheer on our club’s distance champions as they battle it out for glory.

🎭 Novelty Races Galore! – Once the serious racing is done, it’s time to let loose with some of our most-loved, laugh-out-loud events:
🛟 Inflatables Race – Bring your floatie and paddle for victory!
🩴 Thong Race – The only time losing a thong in the pool is encouraged!
🏄 Boogie Board Race – Choose your chariot wisely and ride the waves to glory!

Finally, we’ll have the most important races of the season, the:

Family relay, and

the Geribo Cup (the great race for the chocolate trophy)

We’ll seek entries over the couple of weeks.

🚨 Don’t forget to bring your inflatables, thongs, and boogie boards!

Post-Race Celebrations at Grill’d! 🍔

After a morning of swimming, fun, and friendly competition, we’ll head over to Grill’d for our End of Season Club Lunch. The club will be covering lunch for all the kids! A huge thank you to Grill’d for their support this season.

It’s our final get-together before the off-season, so let’s make it a day to remember. See you poolside!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Shines at the 2025 Battle on the Bay!

Results and other information from the 2025 Battle on the Bay will soon be available on the club’s website.

The 2025 Battle on the Bay Swimming Carnival, hosted by Ashfield Swimming Club at Ashfield Aquatic Centre on Sunday, March 9th, was a spectacular event filled with fast swims, fierce competition, and outstanding team spirit. Drummoyne Swimming Club put on a fantastic performance, securing third place overall in the team rankings with a total of 3,981 points.

As usual the relays were a real highlight. We didn’t quite get there this year to take home the chocolate trophy in the 10 x 50M relay. But generally speaking our teams did exceptionally well, helped along by the large contingent of supporters cheering them along.

Our swimmers excelled across multiple age groups, achieving impressive individual rankings and showcasing their dedication and talent.

Drummoyne’s Individual Age Score Placegetters

6 & Under

• Girls: 🥇 Anna Rapisarda (1st), 🥈 Heidi Chalker (2nd)
• Boys: 🥇 James Finn (1st), 🥈 Max Thompson (2nd), 🥉 Arthur Pacey (3rd)

7-8 Years

• Girls: 🏅 Bronte Manners (3rd), Christina Tripolitsiotis (11th)
• Boys: 🥇 Harry Finn (1st), Alessandro Rapisarda (4th), Edward Pacey (5th), Oscar Sullivan (8th), Hilton Chalker (10th), Joshua Johnston (11th)

9-10 Years

• Girls: 🥈 Alena Finn (2nd), Georgie Chalker (13th), Olivia Johnston (18th), Jessica Pacey (19th)
• Boys: 🥇 Harry Thompson (1st), Michael Tripolitsiotis (7th), Archie Sullivan (7th), Yunos Yaqub (9th), Brody Manners (10th)

11-12 Years

• Boys: Tony Van Schaik (5th), Alex Sellars (9th)

13-14 Years

• Girls: Audrey Allan (9th)
• Boys: 🥇 Hayden Howard (1st), Luke Sellars (4th)

15-16 Years

• Girls: 🥈 Elizabeth Allan (2nd), Charlotte Allan (7th)

17-49 Years

• Women: Jenny Gaskin (8th), Rose Tunstall (13th), Clare Douglas (17th), Linda Chalker (21st), Belle Paton (24th)
• Men: 🥉 Denver Pelly (3rd), Lukas Taylor (5th), William Taylor (6th), Thomas Pearson (7th), Peter Johnston (7th), Thomas Pacey (14th), Brad Thompson (18th), Michael Chalker (21st), Adrian Bell (23rd)

50-99 Years

• Women: Sally Farrington (4th), Patricia Douglas (6th)

Drummoyne swimmers put in an amazing effort, with standout performances across all age groups. More importantly, the team spirit was electric, with plenty of support, encouragement, and celebration throughout the day. It was fantastic to see our swimmers giving it their all, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who competed.

A huge thank you to our coaches, parents, and supporters for making the day such a success. Well done, Team Drummoyne! 💙❤️

Looking for an off season activity during the swimming off-season? Join a bunch of other Drummoyne swimmers and try AFL.

Canada Bay Cannons AFL will be holding a ‘come & try AFL’ Gala day on 16th March for our All Girls teams.

No need for registration just come down and have a go, if your daughter wants to experience a game of AFL in a friendly trial game.

Reach out to Ian Allan 0448 693 000 and you are welcome to bring a friend, no experience necessary.

The countdown is on—just three more weeks until we wrap up another fantastic season of racing! But before we get there, we have some serious competition ahead this Saturday, featuring:

🏊 200m Championship Medley – A true test of endurance and skill!

🏊 50m Freestyle – Who’s the fastest sprinter in the pool?

🏊 50m Butterfly – Including the thrilling Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly (Handicap) Trophy Final!

The finalists for the Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly Handicap race are:

ID	Name
1739	Hannah AITKEN
1156	Luke SELLARS
1614	Arden HARTLEY
1894	Kate BUTLER
1491	Daire HENDERSON

For those looking for a lighter challenge, we’ll also have a shorter fun medley—because who said medleys have to be tough? We’ll also have 30M and 20M freestyle and butterfly events.

Battle on the Bay

A last reminder that the Battle on the Bay is this Sunday. The event is at  Ashfield Pool from 1pm to 7pm.

We’ll publish an event list on TeamApp and programs will be available to purchase on the day.

If you’ve registered it’s important that you are there and ready to race. If you miss a race, we lose points and the chance to bring home the trophy!

Reminder: Final Race Meet & Family Fun Day – 22 March

Get ready for an action-packed season finale on 22 March! Our Final Race Meet & Family Fun Day will feature:

🏊 800M Freestyle

🎉 Novelty races for all ages

🍫 The famous Geribo Cup – with a chocolate trophy up for grabs!

After the fun in the pool, we’ll head to Grill’d for our End-of-Season Lunch, where the club will be covering lunch for all kids—so don’t miss out!

Laps for Life – Swim for a Cause!

We’re proud to support ReachOut.com in the Laps for Life Challenge, helping to raise funds for youth mental health. Our club ambassador, Craig Corcoran, is leading the charge, but every swimmer can get involved. Whether you’re swimming laps or making a donation, let’s show our support and make a difference!

See you all poolside this Saturday for another great morning of racing!

Season calendar

As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:

Date	Activity
Ongoing…	Senior Squads (12 yo +) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Ongoing…	Junior Squads – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Sunday 9 March	Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield
22 March 2024	Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d!
25 May 2025	Annual Presentation

This March, Drummoyne Swimming Club is diving in to support Laps for Life, a national swimming challenge raising funds for Reachout.com, Australia’s leading online mental health service for young people.

Why It Matters

Youth suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians. Every year, more than 1 in 4 young people experience mental health difficulties, yet many don’t seek help. ReachOut.com provides free, 24/7 online support, helping young people navigate life’s challenges with professional resources, peer support, and practical tools to improve mental well-being.

Meet Our Laps for Life Ambassador – Craig Corcoran

This year, we’re rallying behind Craig Corcoran.

Craig, pictured above with his nephew, is a dedicated member of our weekday adult squads and a great fella.

Craig is taking on an incredible challenge—swimming 50km throughout March and raising $2,000 to support young Australians struggling with mental health.

Craig’s fundraising page can be accessed here.

How You Can Help

💙 Donate to Craig’s fundraiser and help him reach his goal.
💙 Cheer him on as he logs his laps throughout March.
💙 Swim your own laps and help raise awareness for this vital cause.

Let’s show the strength of the Drummoyne Swimming Club community by supporting Craig and making a difference in young lives.

Proceeds from last Saturday will be donated to Craig’s cause – we’ll donate the money on a day when the donations are matched. So our contribution will be doubled.

Drummoyne Swimming Club and Laps for Life

Drummoyne Swimming Club has has been a significant contributor to to Laps for Life over the years. We’ve consistently been the top fundraising swimming club in the country. A few years back Ian Thorpe AM- a Reacout.com board member the visited the club to thank us for our fundraising efforts.

The season may be winding down, but we’re going out with a splash! Join us for Drummoyne Swimming Club’s final race meet of the season and our Annual Family Fun Day – a morning packed with serious racing, hilarious novelty events, and a well-earned club lunch to celebrate a fantastic season.

📅 Date: 22 March 2025
📍 Location: Drummoyne Swimming Pool and GRILL”D
⏰ Time: 7:00 start for those who want to do the 800M – novelty races to follow after the 800M races. Lunch will start at GRILL’D from 11:30.

The Morning Line-Up

🏆 800M Freestyle Championship – We kick off with the big one! Come ready to race or cheer on our club’s distance champions as they battle it out for glory.

🎭 Novelty Races Galore! – Once the serious racing is done, it’s time to let loose with some of our most-loved, laugh-out-loud events:
🛟 Inflatables Race – Bring your floatie and paddle for victory!
🩴 Thong Race – The only time losing a thong in the pool is encouraged!
🏄 Boogie Board Race – Choose your chariot wisely and ride the waves to glory!

Finally, we’ll have the most important races of the season, the:

Family relay, and

the Geribo Cup (the great race for the chocolate trophy)

We’ll seek entries over the couple of weeks.

🚨 Don’t forget to bring your inflatables, thongs, and boogie boards!

Post-Race Celebrations at Grill’d! 🍔

After a morning of swimming, fun, and friendly competition, we’ll head over to Grill’d for our End of Season Club Lunch. The club will be covering lunch for all the kids! A huge thank you to Grill’d for their support this season.

It’s our final get-together before the off-season, so let’s make it a day to remember. See you poolside!

We’re diving into another exciting week at Drummoyne Swimming Club! This Saturday, we’ve got a fantastic lineup of races, with something for everyone:

🏆 100m Breaststroke Championships – Get ready to battle it out for championship glory!
🏊‍♂️ Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 100m Freestyle – Week 5 – Our youngest swimmers continue their series.
💪 35 & Over 100m Freestyle – Week 5 – A chance for our seasoned swimmers to shine.
⏱ 400m Handicap Races – Strategy and endurance will be key!

For those who prefer shorter events, don’t worry—there will be plenty of opportunities to get in the water and race at your own pace.

See you at the pool for another great morning of competition, camaraderie, and fun! 🏊‍♀️☀️

Battle on the Bay

Thanks to everyone who registered for the Battle on the Bay. The event promises to be a fun afternoon and a good chance to compete together as a team. I’m sure we’ll have a red hot crack at wresting the title from Leichhardt, or at the very least lifting the chocolate trophy with our very strong 10 x 50M relay team. The final list of events and relay participants will be available soon, so keep an eye out for it.

Season calendar

As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:

Date	Activity
Ongoing…	Senior Squads (12 yo +) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Ongoing…	Junior Squads – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Sunday 9 March	Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield
22 March 2024	Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d!
25 May 2025	Annual Presentation

Congratulations to our budding triathletes Hugo Smith, Tom Smith and Aodhan Perkins who competed in events at the Husky triathlon festival over the weekend.

Dear Swimmers and Families,

Saturday promises to be another gorgeous morning at Drummoyne Swimming Club. We’ve got some key championship and handicap races on the schedule. Here’s what’s coming up this week:

🏊 200m Freestyle Championship Race – A test of endurance and speed for our swimmers, with club championship points on the line!

Last week young Harry Thompson broke the club record in the 100M Freestyle Championship (under 10s). Is he up to breaking another record this weekend?

Check out the current club records as a bit of motivation for Saturday. Are you a chance of breaking one?

🏆 Tom Williams 50m Freestyle (Handicap) – Finals – The stage is set for an exciting showdown in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Who will take home the title?

Recap: last year we had a somewhat improbable situation whereby both the men’s and women’s races were won by siblings – Bronte and Brody Manners. Bronte is back for another shot at the title this year. Well done Bronte!

We’ve got stacked fields in both races. Can the old hands hold off the fast improving kids? The finalists are:

Mens

ID	Name
1750	Max THOMPSON
1875	Aodhan PERKINS
1181	George MANDARAKAS
1492	Ian ALLAN
1689	Paul MARTIN
12	Thomas PACEY

Womens

ID	Name
1920	Olivia JOHNSTON
1651	Bronte MANNERS
1739	Hannah AITKEN
1495	Elizabeth ALLAN

🦋 Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly (Handicap) – Heats – Swimmers will be battling for a spot in the final, with plenty of fast racing expected.

Register Now for Battle on the Bay!

A reminder that we need swimmers to register ASAP for the Battle on the Bay using the club’s TeamApp portal. The carnival is on a Sunday this year – Sunday the 9th of March at Ashfield Pool from 1pm to 7pm. This is one of the biggest events on our calendar, and we want to see Drummoyne SC well-represented in the pool. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!

Please register and pay your entry fee of $7 by COB Friday 21 February.

A few of our younger swimmers and parents will have conflicts with pre-scheduled water polo games. So, if you’re sitting on the fence about participating, please jump in to help prop up our team numbers.

Welcoming Our New Gold Sponsor – Jonathan Homes

We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Homes as a Gold Sponsor of Drummoyne Swimming Club! Jonathan Homes is a highly respected building firm operating in the Canada Bay area, known for their quality craftsmanship and commitment to the local community. Their generous support will help our club continue to thrive, and we look forward to working together. Thank you, Jonathan Homes!

See you all poolside this Saturday for another fantastic morning of racing!

Season calendar

As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:

Date	Activity
Ongoing…	Senior Squads (12 yo +) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Ongoing…	Junior Squads – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Sunday 9 March	Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield
22 March 2024	Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d!
25 May 2025	Annual Presentation

The 2025 Battle on the Bay Carnival will be hosted by Ashfield Amateur Swimming Club at Ashfield Aquatic Centre on Sunday 9th March 2025 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Warm-up swims from 12.30 pm

If you have not yet entered and wish to do so asap – by Friday the 21st of February at the latest.

Please register you and your family members on Team App under the Battle on the Bay Event on 9 March 2025 (sign in the same way as Saturday morning meets and choose the races you wish to swim in):

• Team App – Battle on the Bay Event

The relay team entries will be published once the individual entries have been finalised, based on the fastest swimmers for each age group. We will assume that everyone who has a 50m Freestyle time will be available for selection in the relays, but if you have to leave the Carnival early or do not wish to participate in a relay team, please advise.

Carnival Events and timing

The carnival will run from 1pm to 7pm on Sunday the 9th of March at Ashfield.  The order of the events is as follows:

• Freestyle – 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• Butterfly 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• Backstroke 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• Breaststroke 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• 4 x 50m Mixed Relays for seniors to 9 year olds
• 10 x 50m Freestyle Mixed Relay – Open

DNS means lost club points!

Everyone who swims at the Carnival will win points for our Club.  The faster you go, the more points you will win!

However, if you enter a race but do not swim (DNS) on the day, you will LOSE points for the Club!

So, if you have to leave the Carnival early or expect to arrive late, it will be better for our Club result if you don’t enter yourself into any races that you may miss.

Entry Fees

The entry fee for the Carnival is $7 per swimmer.  You will also need to pay pool entry fees on the day.

If you haven’t yet paid your Carnival fee, please click here to pay:

• Square Online Payment

Volunteers

To run the Carnival efficiently we are seeking volunteers to help out with timekeeping, marshaling and other roles.  Please volunteer your services if you are able to assist on the day.

History of the Battle on the Bay

The Battle on the Bay Swimming Carnival was started by Drummoyne Swimming Club in 2010 as a fun way of bringing together local clubs in the bay area.  Some history on the Carnival and previous results can be found on our web site here:

https://drummoyneswimclub.com.au/battle-on-the-bay-swimming-carnival/

The carnival is a great social meet for our members to compete against other swimmers in the local area.  Wear your Club colours and cheer loudly for our team!  The highlight of the Carnival is always the relay events at the end, culminating with the 10x50m relay in which the fastest ten swimmers from each club battle it out for supremacy in the pool!

Awards are given to the fastest male and female swimmers in each age group and the Battle on the Bay Trophy will be presented to the fastest Club on the Bay!