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Results Week 3

The results for Saturday 24 October 2026 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — sunny, warm and just the right amount of moody to promise an afternoon shower, which only made our splashes look that much more dramatic.

Great turnout on the first week of Butterfly and Medley — lots of new faces (welcome aboard!) and a few familiar troublemakers back for more. Old-timer Jack Corbett brought his crew of mates and we even had time-trial overflow for the new starters — two heats of novices kept the refs on their toes. Gerry Tibbertsma went home richer after winning the club raffle, so congratulations to our resident “old Dutch foxer”.

Standouts & Smiles

Christian Taylor made his return look suspiciously easy — the former national finalist posted the quickest 50m finish of the morning (24.43 on the handicap clock in Heat 9) and reminded everyone he still has speed to burn. Not far off those old 23s, Christian — be gentle with the youngsters.

Young guns and regulars alike had cracking sessions: Max Thompson (Under‑8) continued his rampage, collecting big points across sprint and butterfly — no wonder he’s top of the Under‑8 boys point score already. Georgina Aitken likewise had a blinder, piling on points in the Under‑8 girls and cementing her lead in that division.

Alessandro and Anna Rapisarda swam well for the Rapisarda/Douglas clan — Patricia Douglas must be proud of the brood (Grandparent‑grandchild points aplenty). A shout-out to Clare Douglas who picked up points for the Seniors ladies this week — family affair indeed.

Handicap Battles & Pointscore Stories

The handicap series continues to produce the best bench‑marks in town — and some very close finishes:

  • Under‑10 boys: Edward Pacey leads the charge with a commanding 28 points so far — he’s the rider the others need to chase now.
  • Under‑10 girls: Cara Thompson is the form girl (22 points) — watch the Thompson household for more trophies this season.
  • Under‑8s: Max Thompson (boys) and Georgina Aitken (girls) are both stacking points and look hard to dislodge if they keep showing up like this.
  • Under‑12 & Under‑14: Archie Sullivan and Liam Gooley are the men to watch in the junior spacings — consistent placings that add up fast.
  • Seniors: Jenny Gaskin sits top of the women’s standings after a solid day in the butterfly and medley events; Adam Christodoulou is leading the senior men’s point score and even managed a cheeky 4‑point haul in a sprint heat today.

Closer-to-home rivalries remain delicious: Phil Hayward reminded everyone he’s still plenty handy on race day with a tidy second in Cameron McLean’s sprint heat, while Duncan Lyon (who’s been vocal about finally finishing a 50m fly and “beating Gerry and Phil”) was plotting in the corner — he’s close, but those two old rivals aren’t handing over bragging rights just yet.

Per‑event Highlights

  • 50m Freestyle (handicap heats): Christian’s heat win was the day’s fastest. Other notable winners: Jasper Melville, Alena Finn, Suzie Aitken and Cameron McLean — plenty of strong swims across all age groups.
  • 50m Butterfly & 30m Butterfly: Max Thompson and Alex Sellars grabbed wins in their heats, and Jenny Gaskin put together an excellent timed fly (heat win in the form events) that keeps her in the spotlight for senior ladies’ honours.
  • Medley (4×50, 4×30, 4×20): A fantastic mix of youngsters and veterans gave the relay/medley formats a proper crack — Conor McLean, Oscar Sullivan and a few of the kids posted standout medley finishes; these events are shaping up as a key avenue for medley trophies later in the season.

Timing Gremlins & DNS

As always, a couple of gremlins crept in — some DNS entries and a couple of VOID/NT time slots (we’ll get those properly recorded next week). No shame: DNS means more time for coffee and cheeky banter on deck.

Club Legends & Newbies

Lovely to see club stalwarts back on deck — Phil, Gerry, David Parker (timing‑fixer extraordinaire) and our committee members. New joiners were warmly welcomed (and put through their paces); it’s brilliant to see the next generation and brand‑new families making Drummoyne their Saturday habit.

Bits & Bobs

  • Raffle: Gerry Tibbertsma — lucky bugger.
  • Birthday wink: Frances Christodoulou had a recent birthday (23 Oct) — happy belated, Frances — don’t let that cake slow down your backstroke.

What’s Next & Who To Watch

Next week (31 Oct) we kick on with heats for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle (handicap) and more sprints and breast/back options. Medley specialists and the long‑distance crew should be sharpening up — with today’s medley swims giving a hint of who’ll be showing up in the finals later in the season. Keep an eye on:

  • Christian Taylor and Daniel Oliver for the open sprints — they’ll be tough to beat when they turn up.
  • Max and Georgina Thompson/Aitken for the Under‑8 showdowns — both have the momentum.
  • Jenny Gaskin and Elizabeth Allan in the senior women’s point race — still anybody’s game but both are stacking scores.

All up — brilliant effort by everyone. Lots of PB chases, some cheeky upsets and the usual Saturday morning mayhem that makes Drummoyne great. Pack your goggles, sharpen your backstroke, and be there next week: more points to win, more trophies to chase, and more chances to embarrass your sibling in front of the whole club.

See you Saturday — bring towels, smiles and that competitive-but-sporting swagger we do so well.

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Results Week 2

The results for Saturday 17 October 2026 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — a shower or two couldn’t dampen our spirits.

What a ripper second week of the season! The deck was buzzing with new faces and the usual suspects back from holidays, the raffle dished out a few lucky winners and the kids collected their snazzy new Club shirts after signing up to Swim Central. Big welcome to Joseph Storey (our Kiwi triathlete), and well done to first-timers Zoe Thomas and Halle Smith — you both survived your first Saturday chaos and then some.

Big cheers & highlights

  • Cara Thompson continues to boss the Under-10 girls point score — 19 points already. The little legend scooped a swag of placings on the day and looks set to make the rest of the field work for it.
  • Under-10 boys is a two-horse thriller: Edward Pacey sits top with 20 points and Oscar Sullivan is breathing down his neck on 18 — expect fireworks when they square off again.
  • Under-8 boys: Max Thompson (14) and Arthur Pacey (13) are trading blows — one meet and this rivalry is already deliciously tight.
  • Under-8 girls: Anna Rapisarda (9) just edges Georgina Aitken (8). Two keen little swimmers — both improving every week.
  • Seniors: William Taylor is leading the senior men’s point score early with 9 points; Joseph Storey (the new bloke) and Adam Christodoulou are right in the mix on 8 apiece. Plenty of racing left for bragging rights.

Standouts in the water

  • Cara Thompson — multiple top placings across her races and continuing to pile on points for the Under-10 girls. A season opener to be proud of.
  • Archie Sullivan — solid performances across the sprints and middle distances; leads Under-12 boys on 20 points. Consistency wins trophies in this club.
  • Lincoln van Loo and Casper Crothers — neck-and-neck in the Under-16s with Lincoln just ahead on 20 and Casper on 18. Those long frees are their playgrounds.
  • Christian Taylor made a splash returning from the USA — not chasing his old elite PBs but still plenty quick and a real threat in the sprints. Lovely to have him back training with mates (and embarrassing rivals) Daniel Oliver and William Taylor.
  • Zoe Thomas and Halle Smith — impressive first swims. Zoe turned in tidy times in her time-trials, and Halle’s gutsy swims showed she’ll be collecting PBs soon.
  • Joseph Storey — wow, raw speed on show (you could see the triathlon training), but a cheeky DQ in the 400m for going early — lessons learned and a great platform to build from.

Family, school and rivalry gossip (the good kind)

  • Lots of family squads out there: the Taylors (Christian, William, Lukas) keep giving each other grief between the lanes; sibling-scraps always make the races more fun.
  • Patricia and Clare Douglas both got stuck in — lovely to see parent-child pairs paddling together. Patricia’s getting back into the groove and Clare put in solid swims.
  • Old‑school rivalries simmer on: Duncan, Phil and Gerry continue their long-running banter — Duncan’s declared mission to “beat Gerry and Phil” remains ongoing. On today’s form it’s still anybody’s game (and very entertaining for the rest of us).
  • School-affiliated notes: plenty of Russell Lea and Drummoyne Public kids making their mark — good to see local schools represented in the friendly chaos.

The day’s quirks (timing gremlins & DNS)

  • We had a handful of DNS/DNFs and a couple of “no times recorded” moments — Skye Lewis, Charlotte Baidjurak and others fell victim to timing gremlins or missed starts. Nothing a screwdriver and a fresh stopwatch can’t fix next Saturday.
  • Joseph’s early start in the 400m resulted in a DQ — gutting on the day but an absolute comedy story for the clubhouse later. He’s already forgiven; the racetrack is kinder next week.

Point-score picture and what to watch

The point-score tables are already shaping some tasty season-long battles. A few things to keep an eye on:

  • Under-10 boys and girls competitions are tight — with many rounds to come, small swings will decide trophies. Edward and Oscar in the boys, Cara and Christina in the girls, are all well-placed.
  • Under-8 tussles (Max vs Arthur; Anna vs Georgina) are entertainment gold — bring popcorn (metaphorically) and a stopwatch.
  • Seniors: with William, Joseph and Adam all close early, expect the veteran-hunts‑youngster storylines to develop as more meets roll around.

Final notes and encouragement

If you raced — nice work. If you helped on the deck — even better. If you cheered, handed out ribbons, ran the raffle or fixed a timing cable between sips of coffee — you’re the reason this club hums. Keep turning up, keep chasing silly personal goals (we love them — shout out to Patricia’s “Swim” and Phil’s “Coffee with fast friends”), and keep bringing the weather‑proof smiles.

See you next Saturday — same silly time, same lovely pool. Bring your sunscreen, your sense of humour and anyone who thinks they can beat the Taylors (we dare them).

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Results Week 1

The results for Saturday 10 October 2026 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — a pleasant partly cloudy morning.

Welcome back to the 2026–27 season, legends! Saturday was our season opener and the pool was buzzing with old hands, new faces and the usual mid-morning banter that doubles as warm‑ups. Special shoutouts to our newest members Clara Angove, Kathleen Cowmey, Kiri Moran, Mason Nader, Joseph Storey and Ryan Voulgaris — great to have you onboard. Joseph flew in from Auckland and promptly announced himself with a ripping 27.61s 50m freestyle time trial. Good on ya, mate. And congrats to Alex Perkins for winning the raffle (and to the first 50 kids who walked away looking sharper in their free DASC shirts).

Top moments & personal wins

  • Joseph Storey — instant legend status: 27.61s in the 50m TT and a tidy 2:25.76 in the 200m TT. If you’re wondering who to watch this season, write his name down.
  • Edward Pacey (U10) and Archie Sullivan (U12) both had cracking days — each top of their age groups on 11 points already. Archie’s showing in the 200m (3:20.42) sets an early benchmark.
  • Cara Thompson (U10 female) stormed out as the early leader with 10 points across her three races — PBs and big smiles all round.
  • Newcomer Clara Angove and Kathleen Cowmey made solid debuts across time trials — welcome and nicely done.
  • Lincoln van Loo grabbed an early lead in Under‑16 boys with 10 points — a consistent start that other youngsters will be chasing.
  • Senior tussles: Elizabeth Allan and Jenny Gaskin are sitting pretty on 7 points apiece in the Senior Women standings — early days but already a two‑way rivalry brewing.

Handicap point score battles worth watching

Because every week is a fresh scrap at DASC, the first meet already gave us a bunch of mini‑rivalries to follow:

  • Under 10 Boys — Edward Pacey: 11 points. He’s bullied the scoreboard already; Oscar Sullivan is chasing on 8. Expect close finishes when handicaps get shuffled.
  • Under 12 Boys — Archie Sullivan out front on 11. Michael Tripolitsiotis, Harry Finn and the rest will be looking to nibble at that lead — plenty of season left.
  • Under 14 Girls — Alena Finn and Skye Lewis tied on 7 points. Classic Skye vs Alena mix of speed and grit; if either drops a big result at the medleys it’ll swing fast.
  • Seniors Men — Jaxon Lewis leads early with 6 points. Adam C. and Thomas Pearson are close enough to make it interesting — a great bunch to keep an eye on for the championship races later in the season.

Bottom line: it’s early, the handicaps will move and most of these leaders can still be caught — so no sitting on laurels, folks.

Family & school storylines

  • The Pacey clan — Arthur, Edward, Jessica and Christina — made a weekend of it and left their mark across U8, U10 and U12 events. Arthur already tops U8 boys with 8 points; family bragging rights firmly in play.
  • The Lewis crew (Adam, Jaxon, Skye) are flexing: Jaxon chasing that sub‑30 50m goal and Skye already showing the form that won her last season’s Under‑14 honours.
  • Allan twins and family (Elizabeth leading the seniors ladies early) — a familiar and organised pack that always stamps their authority.
  • Lots of Russell Lea, Rosebank and Drummoyne school kids on deck — great to see the local schools mixing into our friendly chaos. Reminder: they swim for the Club at these meets, not the school.

Timing gremlins & fair dinkum moments

  • We had a few DNS/DQ/VOIDs and some races marked VOID where no timekeeper was on the lane (thanks school holidays for thinning the volunteer ranks). Aodhan’s 200m place was recorded by the referee as VOID — nothing sinister, just the paperwork of grassroots sport. David Parker and Gerry Tibbertsma did a sterling job keeping equipment and starts moving despite a few cobwebs to blow off.
  • Several swimmers had “no times recorded” for some events (lookin’ at a few of you who forgot to sign in or were distracted by the raffle). If that was you, chalk it up to first‑meet fuzziness and come back even sharper next week.

Little legends & big grins

Youngsters stole a fair bit of the show. Max and Cara Thompson both chased PBs and were rewarded by the crowd’s cheer, while the pocket‑rocket Rex Wilson and determined Jude Wilson showed the speed and endurance that’ll make the under‑14 and under‑16 races a hoot this season.

Vets & rivals — stirring the pot

Phil Hayward (ever the competitor) is already sharpening his “beat Rosie Tunstall again” quip; Duncan Lyon shrugged off the cobwebs and will be looking to climb the seniors table in the next few meets. Gerry Tibbertsma’s season goal is an 800 in under 19 minutes — lofty, but you can bet he’ll be back and improving each week.

What this means going forward

  • This was Week 1 points in the handicap series — there are plenty more meets and points on offer. Early leaders have momentum but not immunity; a handful of 4‑point weeks from a win can swing any ladder.
  • Keep an eye on trophy weeks coming up (and the championship events later in the season). The next few meets will re‑shape handicaps and give the early leaders a target on their back.
  • New members and debutants: jump in, race often and make sure you sign in and get a timekeeper on your lane. The timing gremlins bite the unprepared.

All in all: a glorious season opener. Amazing to see such a mix of ages, schools and families duking it out, and the vibe was classic DASC — encouraging, competitive and a bit cheeky. See you next Saturday — bring your best start, your best cheer and, if you can, a volunteer for lane‑timing so we don’t give the gremlins any more excuses!

Keep swimming, keep smiling — and remember: PBs are delicious, but jelly‑beans from the Geribo Cup are tastier still (we’ll remind you when the relays come around).

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Results Week 21

The results for Saturday 21 March 2026, including the 800m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — a few cheeky showers tried to crash the party but the sun still managed a cameo. The final Saturday morning of the season felt exactly like a club wrap: equal parts competitive, chaotic and excellent value for a weekend laugh (and yes, the chocolate trophy made a cameo too).

Big race highlights

Our open 800m Freestyle Championships were the main event of the morning and produced some cracking swims. Lincoln van Loo absolutely smashed his recent best to take out the men’s 800 in 11:41.54 (down from a 12:20.80 PB) — huge effort and deserved top spot. William Taylor chased hard and finished second (12:22.28), doing his best to live up to his cheeky season goal about Christian “slacking” — mate, you made us proud. Alberto Rapisarda rounded out the podium with another tidy swim (12:26.94), also ahead of his recent best.

On the women’s side Emilie Krog crowned the season in style, winning the women’s 800 in 10:58.82 and knocking almost 13 seconds off her recent best — what a way to finish the season. Danielle Johnston and Camille Borozan took silver and bronze respectively, while our very own Cara Parker (goal for the day: “to not die after the 800m”) finished with a smile — mission accomplished, Cara.

Chocolate, chaos and the Geribo Cup

Relay Fun Day is our favourite kind of organised mayhem. The Family 4×50 heats produced two winners who walked off with bragging rights: the Thompsons (heat 1) and the Lewis–Borozan–Hamill crew (heat 2) both swam terrific team races. Adam Christodoulou did a sterling MC job for the novelty events (boogie board, floaties, thongs and some surprisingly elegant diving attempts) — top-tier entertainment.

And yes, the Geribo Cup — the season’s tastiest prize — went to The Baidju‑Crew. The final was reseeded to keep any sneaky handicap foxes honest and, after two heats and a final, The Baidju‑Crew trudged off with the world-famous chocolate trophy (and a sugar high to match). Well swum to Cameron McLean, Lara Hartley, Linda Chalker and Shelley Baidjurak — the cup (and its lollies) are in good hands.

Club Championship wrap-ups

The Club Championship placings have now wrapped up and, subject to final checks, a big congratulations to our season champs. Christian Taylor has been unstoppable in the championship pool this year and finishes the season as the men’s Club Champion — the man collected heat wins like they were goody bags. Emilie Krog is the Open Women’s Club Champion after a season of consistent dominance (including today’s 800m win) — top work.

Special mentions: Lincoln’s 800m win added a great final-meet moment to his season; William continues to collect podiums and keep the Taylor household rivalry alive; Alberto’s season continues to trend upward; and Camille’s podium in the womens’ 800 was a lovely reward for persistent training.

Handicap Point Score battles — the close ones

There were several nail‑biters in the handicap point score standings this year. In Seniors Men it’s come down to bragging rights by the skin of the teeth — Thomas Pacey leads with 103 points, and Ian Allan is right on his tail with 102. If ever there was a rivalry for a season of “who turns up and swims consistently”, this was it. Good onya both — one point is basically a head-butt in pool terms.

Other tight finishes we loved:

  • Under‑8 boys: Ellis Buchanan (84) edged out Max Thompson (83) — two youngsters trading wins all season and keeping us entertained every week.
  • Under‑14 boys: Alex Sellars tops his age group with 107 — solid and consistent.
  • Under‑10 girls: Jessica Pacey finished with a monster 113 points — the Pacey family continues to do the club proud across generations.
  • Seniors women: Renee Carroll leads the pack with 111 points, followed by Margaret Joy (94) and Suzie Aitken (83) — a great season for our loyal ladies.

Across the junior ranks there were plenty of season-long duels, and it’s been fantastic watching families, siblings and school‑mates (remember — they swim at DASC, not for the school) push each other on the Saturday morning lanes.

Personal goals, veterans and new faces

Some favourite personal-goal moments:

  • Cara Parker’s brave 800m finish — she set out not to die and delivered. Classic.
  • Lincoln’s big PB in the 800 — a great season finish and reward for the training.
  • Emilie Krog wrapping up the women’s season with another dominant performance — she’s been in prime form all year.

Shout-outs to club veterans and stalwarts: Phil Hayward and Gerry Tibbertsma (life members and referees/starters extraordinaire) who keep the meets honest, and David Parker keeping the timing gear going so you lot can pretend your splits are scientific. New joiners and little ones — from Astrid and Atlas Carroll to the many new Under‑8s and Under‑10s — you brought the noise and the future looks very bright (and very splashy).

Looking forward

Season’s over in terms of Saturday morning racing but there’s plenty to mull over during winter: who’ll keep training, who’ll be back hungrier next season and who will sneak in a PB at a summer clinic? The point‑score tussles (especially Seniors Men and our junior categories) will have tongues wagging at the BBQ until October — expect rematches and more hilariously expert handicap strategising next season.

Final words

Thanks to every volunteer, parent, life member, rookie and veteran who made the season what it was — competitive, welcoming and utterly ridiculous in the best possible way. Whether you came for the PBs, the Geribo Cup chocolate or the thong races (we saw you), you made Drummoyne Pool feel like home. See you at the presentations and then in October for another season of carnage, camaraderie and backyard‑olympic levels of enthusiasm.

Good onya, legends — enjoy the offseason, recover those shoulders, and start plotting your comeback already.

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Results Week 20

The results for Saturday 14 March 2026, including the 100m Backstroke Championships and Week 6 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — sunny and just right for a dip.

What a morning: records fell, rivalries simmered, a few timing gremlins had their laugh, and the usual mix of toddlers, teenagers, veterans and those of us who just like a starting buzzer made the pool roar. Big headlines first — Christian Taylor blasted the Open Men’s 100m backstroke record down to 1:05.67 (old mark 1:07.31), and Emilie Krog smashed the Open Women’s mark with a 1:16.16 (old 1:19.39). Two stellar swims, and on behalf of the whole Club: Emilie, you’ll be sorely missed when you fly back to Europe on 1 May — come back soon, record-hunter!

Championship highlights (100m Backstroke)

  • Open Men — 1st Christian Taylor (1:05.67) — record, textbook performance and a reminder that elite PBs still lurk in our ranks. William Taylor chased home Christian in 2nd, and Paul Martin grabbed 3rd in a solid outing.
  • Open Women — 1st Emilie Krog (1:16.16) — record, then Elizabeth Allan and Lyndal Rapisarda rounded out the podium.
  • Under 16 Boys — Luke Sellars continues to dominate the series, taking top spot again (he’s piled up maximum points across meets).
  • Under 16 Girls — Elizabeth Allan again on top, another consistent winner for the season.
  • Under 14 Boys — Jude Wilson took the win today; he’s been collecting points like a squirrel collects biscuits.
  • Under 12 Boys — Harry Thompson won his age final in a big personal step (1:25.14 vs recent best 1:32.34) — excellent improvement. Under 12 Girls — Charlotte Baidjurak won her final and nabbed useful championship points.
  • There were a few DNS/NTs in some heats (timing glitches, no timekeepers in lanes) so referees used placings — results are provisional until final checks, as always.

Handicap point score — the battles and the bragging rights

Handicap points were doled out and the season tallys are looking official-ish (pending the usual membership & attendance checks). Plenty of tight finishes and some proper nail-biters:

  • Seniors Men — Thomas Pacey leads the lot on 103 points with Ian Allan breathing down his neck on 102. One point in it. If this were a race we’d need a photo finish on the ledger — sticky finish, fellas.
  • Under 8 Boys — Ellis Buchanan and Max Thompson had a barnburner all season; Ellis tops by a single point (84 v 83). Keep practising those dive reactions, boys — every point counts!
  • Under 6 / Juniors — Arthur Pacey has been a powerhouse all season in the under-6s, sitting well clear on top of his category. Anna Rapisarda has been the mini-rocket among the girls.
  • Seniors Women — Renee Carroll leads the pack (111) with Margaret Joy not far behind (94) — solid season from our stalwarts.

Notable club gossip & good oil

  • Duncan Lyon managed to beat Gerry Tibbertsma in all three races this week (yes, even with Gerry getting those generous starts) — the Old Dutch Foxer might be plotting a comeback over a cuppa and another lane rope.
  • Phil Hayward gave the weekend to Adelaide — no Phil on pool deck, and Tom Pacey battled the gremlins (and a rebellious EFTPOS machine) on raffle duty. Arthur Pacey pitched in — family affair as usual.
  • Pool got some shiny new lane ropes — almost as glamorous as our swimmers — but still one bit of dodgy string between lanes 4 and 5 kept things characterful during the big 100m back heats.
  • Leichhardt’s Battle on the Bay may have been rained out, but our 10x50m relay mob (Christian, William, Denver, Lukas et al.) still scoffed their chocolate trophy and represented DASC like champions. Not quite the Geribo Cup standard, but close enough for a celebratory sugar rush.
  • Special mention to Emilie again — she’s been ripping up times all season; the Club’s going to feel her absence next season, but the records she’s left us with will keep her name around the place for a while.

Final week preview — what’s left and the fun stuff

  • Next week is the last hurrah: 800m Open Freestyle Championships start at 7:00am (bring thermals if you’re sentimental, but it should be sunny) followed by Relay Fun Day. Frances Christodoulou has the relay teams organised — bring boogie boards, fins, floaties and your best dad-jokes for the Family 4×50 relays and the glorious Geribo Cup (chocolate trophy with lollies) — the tastiest prize in amateur sport.
  • Championships-wise the Open Championship 800m is the last event to finalise those titles — plenty of bragging rights (and box-of-chocolates potential) on offer.

Friendly reminders

  • All results are still provisional while we check memberships and meet minimum-attendance rules — scores could shuffle a touch, so keep your celebratory backflips gentle until the paperwork says so.
  • If you had a VOID, NT or DNS today (we saw a few), don’t stress — timing hiccups happen, and the referee did the best with hand placings. See David Parker or our timing crew if you want a chat about your times.

To everyone who swam, cheered, marshalled, sold raffle tickets, and generally made a Saturday morning of it — well done. Whether you smashed a PB, beat your sibling, survived the 200m, or simply made it in time for the raffle, you did the Club proud. See you bright and early next week for the 800m, relays, and the Geribo Cup — chocolate, chaos and camaraderie guaranteed.

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Results Week 19

The results for Saturday 7 March 2026, including the 4x50m Individual Medley Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — a few showers couldn’t dampen the smiles or the splashes.

What a ripper of a Saturday. The medley championships turned into a highlight reel: Harry Thompson blew the old Under‑12 boys record out of the water with a barnstorming 2:56.26 (old mark 3:05.60) — absolute legend! Christian Taylor then shaved a huge chunk off the Men’s Open record with a 2:31.06 (previously 2:36.60) and Emilie Krog smashed the Women’s Open mark with 2:42.52. If anyone needed proof that DASC still produces fireworks, there you go.

Club Championship roundup

  • Under‑8 Boys — Max Thompson: another win (4 points) and a cracking improvement (3:12.22 vs recent best 3:40.55). Max is on a roll — watch Ellis Buchanan (still nipping at his heels) for the season finish.
  • Under‑8 Girls — Georgina Aitken: won her medley today, adding to her poise in the pool. Christina Tripolitsiotis remains the series leader — Georgina’s chasing hard.
  • Under‑9s — Edward Pacey and Cara Thompson both topped the boys/girls medleys respectively; Edward was right on his recent best and Cara sliced a chunk off hers (3:10.48 from 3:49.87) — huge PB that’ll have the family proud.
  • Under‑10s — Harry Finn won the boys medley and continues to pile points up; Hannah Aitken kept her strong streak in the girls’ event.
  • Under‑12 Boys — Harry Thompson’s record swim (2:56.26) doubled as the heat and the headline. Rex Wilson and Archie Sullivan battled well for placings.
  • Under‑12 Girls — Alena Finn took the medley home and Neave Murdoch sits comfortably in the chase for the series.
  • Under‑14 & Under‑16 — Jude Wilson, Luke Sellars (Luke’s domination in Under‑16 is getting ridiculous — 40 championship points and counting), Elizabeth Allan and her twin Charlotte continuing their family affair at the top of the girls’ tables.
  • Open / Seniors — Christian Taylor (Open Men) and Emilie Krog (Open Women) claimed the big ones today — Christian putting his elite background on display and Emilie reminding everyone she’s back in town and keen. Note: a couple of DNS/no‑times in the Open medley (Paul Martin and Thomas Pacey had to cheer from the deck this time) — nobody’s perfect, and it gives them more ammo for next week.

Handicap sprints & form events — meet action

Sprint lane was chaos in the best possible way. Heats of the 50m freestyle produced heat winners across the ages — Max, Jasper, Archie, Alex, Luke, Rex, Jude and others — plenty of tight finishes and cheeky handicaps making for entertainments galore. Archie Sullivan topped the Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly handicap final — proud moment for the Sullivan clan (mum Jenny in the stands must be used to it by now!).

Handicap point score battles — who’s leading the scrum

As we head into the final stretch there are some fierce scrapings for the point score trophies:

  • Under‑8 Boys: Max Thompson (81) just ahead of Ellis Buchanan (78) — two points in it, and both swam well today. Expect fireworks.
  • Under‑10 Boys: Edward Pacey is running hot on 108 points — he’s the man to catch.
  • Under‑10 Girls: Jessica Pacey leads on 109 — the Pacey siblings are doing the family proud.
  • Seniors (Men): tie at the top! Ian Allan and Thomas Pacey are locked on 97 apiece — a proper old‑school rivalry brewing. With just a couple of club meets left, every heat counts; one silly handicap or a missed start and the trophy could flip.
  • Seniors (Women): Renee Carroll leads at 105 with Margaret Joy and Suzie Aitken nibbling behind — veterans showing the youngsters how to keep scoring steadily.

Big picture: there are two club Saturdays still to go before Relay Fun Day (and the Geribo Cup on the last day). That means only a few more point‑scoring chances — plenty left for last‑minute heroics and tactical swims. If you’re within a handful of points of the leader, bring your flippers and your competitive snarl.

Personal goals & notable progress

  • Thomas Pacey (Committee, 2025 Senior men’s point score winner) — “put Lynette’s coaching into practice”: he showed he’s trying, scoring in the Fred Congdon final (3rd) and generally plugging away. Keep it up, Tom — the coaching’s paying off.
  • Thomas Pearson — finally arrived on time and actually swam! (And gave us a cheeky false start to keep the refs amused.) Welcome to punctuality, mate.
  • Max, Harry (Thompson), Cara, Alena and Luke — all posted strong improvements vs recent bests. Those PB‑style swims will turn heads at the club and at Battle on the Bay tomorrow.
  • Newer/young swimmers — Astrid Carroll, Anna Rapisarda and the littlies from Drummoyne and St Mark’s are collecting points and smiles. Keep showing up; the improvements stack up fast.

Family feuds & school bragging rights

Sibling rivalries and family teams were everywhere: the Pacey clan (Thomas, Jessica, Arthur, Edward) keeping each other honest; the Taylors (Christian and William) trading fast swims; the Allans (Elizabeth, Charlotte, Audrey) running their twin show; the Lewises (Jaxon and Skye) still both dangerous. School affiliations keep the friendly banter alive — St. Mark’s, Russell Lea, Rosebank and the Riverview crew made their presence felt — just fun to remind everyone they swim for DASC, not the school (but sure, sneak a bit of school pride in at the BBQ).

Glitches, DQs and other drama

As always, the timing gremlins and the odd DNS/DQ kept life interesting. A couple of heats had no times recorded so placings were decided on the referee’s call — thanks to the volunteers who sorted the paperwork while the rest of us supped coffee. There were a few false starts (looking at you, overly eager sprinters) and a DQ or two in butterfly/time trials — nothing the club can’t laugh about and learn from.

Raffle and off‑pool news

Cath Thompson pocketed a lovely bottle of wine from Wine Simple — enjoy, Cath — and Neave Murdoch won the Clean Swim voucher, so expect her to smell like new‑pool shampoo next week. Also: everyone was conserving energy for Battle on the Bay at Leichhardt Pool tomorrow — go smash it, DASC!

Fixtures & projections

  • Only a couple of club Saturdays remain before Relay Fun Day (and the Geribo Cup) on the last day of the season — every point still matters. Seniors’ point scores (Ian vs Tom) could go down to the wire.
  • Look out for the remaining championship races (100m backstroke, 800m freestyle and the big relay shindigs) — records set today mean a target on certain swimmers’ backs next week.

Final thoughts

Brilliant effort all round: veterans keeping the spirit, juniors piling up PBs, new joiners making waves and families out in force. We set records, we cheered the small victories (and the large ones), and we’ll be back next week to do it all again — hopefully with fewer showers but just as much banter. See you at Leichhardt tomorrow for Battle on the Bay — bring your best goggles and your loudest cheering voice.

Race Secretary sign‑off (with tongue firmly in cheek): keep swimming, keep smiling, and if you’re chasing points — do your starts properly. We’ve still got a title or two with your name on it.

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Results Week 18

The results for Saturday 28 February 2026, including the 100m Breaststroke Championships and Week 5 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — partly cloudy with the odd cheeky shower possible, but pleasantly warm and perfect for a splash.

What a morning of mayhem, PBs, family showdowns and the usual “only‑at‑an‑amateur‑club” technical gremlins. Thanks to everyone who turned up, braved the breeze (and the rogue umbrellas), and made the pool sound like a roomful of cheering kookaburras.

Quick highlights — trophies, champs and notable swims

  • 100m Breaststroke Championships (Club)
    • Under 12 Boys — Archie Sullivan held the title today (2:00.34), with Liam Gooley chasing home in 2:07.78 (nice improvement on his recent best).
    • Under 12 Girls — Alena Finn stormed home in 1:47.84 — that’s a cracking leap from her recent 1:58.63. Big well done, Alena.
    • Under 14 Boys — Jude Wilson won the age race (1:34.88) — shaving time off his recent best. Lincoln van Loo was close behind (1:40.70) — both boys showing great form.
    • Under 14 Girls — Skye Lewis again took the honours (1:40.41) — steady as she goes and piling up championship points.
    • Under 16 Boys — Luke Sellars keeps his dominant streak in the 100m breast with another win (2:14.13) — consistency is his middle name.
    • Open / Senior categories — Jaxon Lewis put in a big swim to win the Open Men’s 100m breast (1:28.48) and also tops the Seniors men’s championship tally after today; Skye and Alena did very well in the Open women’s race, with Skye taking the top spot in the Open women’s 100m (1:44.06) while Sally Kudrna snuck the Seniors Womens 100m breast crown with a gutsy swim (despite being a little off her best).
  • Standouts & personal goals: Jude and Lincoln both lowered their times — nice work, boys. Alex Sellars produced a huge improvement in his 100m breast (from a 3:07 recent best to 2:33.30 today) — massive effort. Alena’s 100m breast was a statement swim. Jaxon’s win in the Open was a highlight — and Denver, Shay and Paul all nudged their recent bests the right way.

Handicap point score — the ongoing battles

The handicap series continues to deliver close finishes, hilarious lane chat and some proper Cinderella stories. A few standouts from the standings:

  • Under 10s — Jessica Pacey (U/10 girls) is out in front on 106 points with Hannah Aitken chasing at 69. For the boys Edward Pacey leads on 104 with Alessandro Rapisarda and Oscar Sullivan hot on his heels. That 100m U/10 series has one week to go (Week 6 on 14 Mar) — every point counts, so bring your fastest splash.
  • 35 & Over Specials — In the vet races it’s tight and very competitive: Seniors men’s leaderboard shows Ian Allan just leading on 95, with Thomas Pacey breathing down his neck on 92 and Paul Martin on 84. Seniors women’s battle has Renee Carroll way out front on 101 with Margaret Joy and Suzie Aitken chasing. One more round left in the “best of 6” 100m specials — the trophy race will be decided on 14 March, so no cruising home early.
  • Junior skirmishes — Alex Sellars (U/14 boys) is leading his age point score with 98 and Lincoln, Jude, Alex and others are jockeying for positions — expect fireworks as the season winds toward finals.

Meet chaos & the computer gremlin

Full disclosure: the club timing computer threw a wobbly. Jude Wilson and Lincoln van Loo’s under‑14 qualifying times didn’t get processed in time for the Open Men’s final seedings, which meant their qualifying times “didn’t make the cut” — sorry boys, welcome to the glamorous world of amateur swim meets. A number of handicap events also show DNS / VOID placings where the timing/entry handoffs went pear‑shaped. The referees sorted finishing placings, points were awarded where appropriate, and we live to swim another week.

Long races — grit and endurance

  • 400m Freestyle (handicap) saw Neave Murdoch, Adam Christodoulou and Luke Sellars among the top finishers in their heats — Neave posted a great ride (7:47.46 stopwatch, finish recorded better on handicap basis).
  • Several swimmers had mixed results with DNS flags in some long heats — again, tech and timing quirks. Thank you to the helpers who kept the show moving despite the hiccups.

Rivalries, family bragging rights & club vibes

  • The Pacey family continued to dominate the family scoreboard — Edward, Arthur, Jessica and Thomas all featuring today. Expect plenty of celebratory smugness at Sunday dinner.
  • The Taylor brothers, the Lewis kids, the Rapisardas, the Allans and the Sellars clan all supplied plenty of intra‑family banter — and fast swims. Proud parents everywhere were loudly outnumbered by cheering.
  • Old rivalries still fun to watch — Duncan, Gerry and Phil keep the “who beats who at the tea towel afterparty” rivalry alive. Duncan’s already plotting revenge after today’s results (and won’t stop until he beats Gerry again, or until Gerry hides the stopwatch).

Club housekeeping & other news

  • Last day to register for the Battle on the Bay (Leichhardt Park, Sun 8 Mar): today was the last call — anyone still keen, get registered. We’ll be taking on Leichhardt, Ashfield and Enfield; come represent the mighty DASC (and bring loud voices for the relays!).
  • Raffle winners — Paul Martin won the big Lebanese dinner prize (enjoy Kadmus, mate) and Duncan Lyon won a Clean Swim voucher — so expect fragrant, chlorine‑free hair next week.
  • Two poolside umbrellas blew over in the wind but caused no damage — just another story to tell at the club AGM.
  • New joiners and junior regulars: lovely to see the newcomers mixing with the veterans — welcome to Astrid, Georgie, Hilton and the littlies making their first dips. Veteran shoutouts to our volunteers (Phil, Gerry, David and the timing crew) who wrangle the pool each week.

Looking ahead — projections & what to watch

  • There’s one week left in the “100m freestyle special events” series (14 Mar). If you’re in the top 3 of your age/gender category, don’t relax — a big swim next time could flip the trophy result. Seniors and U/10s in particular: bring your A‑game.
  • Club Championship points continue to accumulate. Skye (girls) and Jaxon (mens) are piling on points in Open/Senior categories — but with a handful of championship events to go, the leaderboards can still shuffle.
  • Expect finals for several handicapped trophies over coming weeks — the winners of heats from earlier meets will be lining up for finals. Keep an eye on notices and sign up for extra heats if you want a shot at glory (and the bragging rights that go with it).

Final word: massive thanks to the timekeepers, referees and the frantic parent‑tech team who fixed things, and a tip of the togs to every swimmer who gave it a crack. If you swam today — you were brilliant. If you didn’t, come next week and we’ll make you famous (or at least mildly notorious on the club Facebook page).

See you Saturday for more chaos, PBs and the inevitable sunscreen debates.

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Tom Williams 50m Freestyle Handicap – Men and Women’s – Final

The results of the final for the Tom Williams 50m Freestyle Handicap – Men’s and Women’s Finals held on 21 February 2026 were as follows:

Men:

ID Name Position
2025 Conor MCLEAN 1
1324 Yunos YAQUB 2
1492 Ian ALLAN 3
12 Thomas PACEY 4

Winner: Conor MCLEAN

Women:

ID Name Position
2033 Charlotte BAIDJURAK 1
2014 Clare HOOPER 2
1793 Pia PASSARELLI 3
2011 Giselle HAMILL 4
1799 Christina TRIPOLITSIOTIS 5

Winner: Charlotte BAIDJURAK

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