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The results for Saturday 22 March 2025, including the 800m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, with the flippers in full force and spirits soaring higher than a kangaroo over a billabong! Today’s weather kept us on our toes, with a partly cloudy sky and a medium chance of showers, but nothing a true Aussie swimmer can’t handle.

Open 800m Freestyle Championships

Men’s Results

Our aquatic superhero, Denver Pelly, blazed through the 800m to bag the top spot with a killer time of 10:57.66! Rex “Pocket Rocket” Wilson wasn’t far behind, missing out on the gold by just a smidge. Lincoln “Loch Ness” van Loo claimed third, while David “I’m-gonna-smash-that-timer” Smith showed remarkable improvement this season. All the blokes gave it their all, and we’ve got our eyes on Harry Thompson, the young gun who keeps pushing his limits! Paul Martin might have slid a bit in the standings, but we know he’s got a comeback brewing.

Women’s Results

Elizabeth Allan is living up to her “Captain Fantastic” title, leading the charge with a triumphant swim and finishing first. Jenny Gaskin made sure Elizabeth felt the heat, snagging second place by a whisker. Lyndal Rapisarda, known as ‘Rocket Rapisarda’, continues her streak with a bronze, showing that family ties give you extra turbo! Frances Christodoulou may have missed out on a podium but, as always, left us smiling brighter than a Sydney sunrise. Sally Kudrna couldn’t outdo her recent best, but watch this space next meet!

Relay Family Fun Day

Things got competitive in our beloved relay events. In the Geribo Cup Relay, “Murrow Mermaids” floated to victory with style, leaving a trail of bubbles. “Better Late Than Never” proved indeed to be better, sprinting past the pack despite a few wrong turns! Team “Chalker” wasn’t chalking it up, battling through for a solid mid-pack finish.

Handicap Point Score Highlights

The juniors and seniors turned on the waterworks in a fierce Handicap Point Score battle. In the Under 6 category, Tony “Tiny Tornado” Thompson maintains his supremacy. While in male seniors, Thomas Pacey, our seasoned spearhead, set a brisk pace winning top points, with Ian Allan and Adam Christodoulou not too far behind—mate, we love a good rivalry! Jenny Gaskin leads the women’s seniors, showing that experience combined with determination is the name of the game!

Shouts and Cheers

Birthday Bashes: Happy belated splashes to the newly nine-year-old Thomas Pearson, asking “what’s my handicap start again?” Legends like Phil Hayward and Duncan Lyon lurked around the poolside, inspiring the young and young-at-heart as only veterans do. We love seeing Mary Hartley, recently back from shoulder surgery, taking the plunge again!

All in all, a cracker of a day at the pool! Keep your goggles fog-free and your resolve sharp ‘cos there’s plenty more swimming to be done and rivals to out-splash. No amount of clouds or sprinkles could dampen this lot’s spirits!

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The results for Saturday 15 March 2025, 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 – the sun was mostly out, and if you missed it, well, better luck next Saturday when the breeze blew in the scent of fresh chlorine!

Our Under 10s were off to a flying start in the 100m freestyle handicaps, with Hannah Aitken and Ava Cochrane battling it out in a tight finish. Hannah clinched the win, but Ava was hot on her heels, proving that the youngsters of All Hallows Catholic Primary are a force to reckon with! Meanwhile, over in the Les Henry Cup, Michael Tripolitsiotis smashed his personal best, leaving young Archie Sullivan scratching his head, wondering what just happened! The Drummoyne Public pride is strong with this one!

Jumping up to the over 35s, the cheeky battle between Clare Douglas and Patricia Douglas – old enough to know each other’s tricks – brought a good chuckle among the crowd. The heat went to Mary Hartley with her steely 100m freestyle, narrowly edging out the now-permanent-smile-wearer, Clare. Congratulations to the clan Douglas for keeping family rivalries alive at the pool!

Not to be outdone, the experienced Denver Pelly was back to his winning ways in the 100m Open Men’s backstroke. Having recovered from his shoulder escapade, Duncan Lyon still offered stiff competition, keeping Gerry Tibbertsma on his toes with a finish that almost needed photo evidence!

And we couldn’t miss the chance to cheer on our fearless Frances Christodoulou, former club captain and club champion, strutting her backstroke stuff in the Seniors’ category. With the wind at her back, even Rose Tunstall, 2021 and 2022 club captain, couldn’t wipe the grin from Rose’s face as they shared some friendly banter in the lanes.

In the Club Championship and Handicap Point Score competitions, Thomas Pacey is cruising in the seniors’ male category, but Paul Martin isn’t far behind. Mia Sendelbeck, still high on recent birthday cake, is balancing the scales in the Under 14s with her wits and impressive ledger of lifetime memberships from relatives to guide her!

We also say a big hello to all the newcomers who gallantly saw through their first Saturday club meet. Your fearless strides into uncharted waters are what make DASC the powerhouse of community spirit and competition. A special shoutout goes to Belle Paton for bringing the best cheer squad in the crowd!

So, escape the mundane, grab a pair of goggles, and join us for next week’s splash-fest, promising more glory, giggles, and glory again in our humble patch of Drummoyne waters!
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The results for Saturday 8 March 2025, including the 4x50m Individual Medley Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, where the sun was a bit shy, ducking behind clouds, but thankfully sparing us from any serious soakings. A touch of wind tried to whip up the waves, but nothing could dampen the spirits of our swimmers, young and old, as they plunged into this weekend’s aquatic adventure.

Cracking Records and Reigning Champions

Young Harry Thompson was the talk of the pool on Saturday morning, smashing Denver Pelly’s under-10 record with an astonishing 4x50m Individual Medley time of 3:15.98. Denver, who’s now dabbling in university life, might have to brush up his skills to reclaim this title!

Meanwhile, Hannah Aitken dominated the Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly, gliding past her rivals with the grace of a training dolphin. Granny Douglas’s pride was absolutely beaming from the bleachers!

Showdowns and Sibling Rivalries

The inter-family tussle was alive and well. In the Under 8 Boys 4 x 30m Medley, Alessandro Rapisarda and his cousin Henry Godden fiercely swapped positions, with Alessandro finally finishing first. The Godden household, however, won’t be any less proud of Henry’s impressive runner-up performance.

Handicap Points Galore!

Thomas Pacey remains untouchable atop the Senior Men’s Handicap leaderboard, while Jenny Gaskin squeezed ahead in the women’s division with a mere point lead. Stay tuned, folks, it’s tight!

In the younger circuit, it’s a barn-burner as Elizabeth Allan continues her commanding lead in the Under 16 Girls, while the Under 10 boys see Harry Finn carving through like a speedboat. Meanwhile, Rex Wilson, known for being a ‘pocket rocket,’ might need to keep a close eye on Arden Hartley who seems intent on rocketing past in the Under 12 Boys!

New Faces and Familiar Friends

Happy birthday to Xavier Foster and Frances Christodoulou! Frances, formerly our club champ, is apparently back to the pool, promising a comeback worthy of a Rocky sequel!

A warm welcome to our newest club members, the likes of Elysha Fazzalaro and Hugo Beresford-Harvey! We can’t wait to see you stir up the waters soon. Just remember, it’s all fun, games, and a few wobbly dive tumbles until someone touches the wall first!

Indeed, another fantastic splash day invitation to the good vibes by our community’s best, proving once again that we’re more than just a swimming club; we’re a family of finned friends, creating remarkable memories right here in the heart of Drummoyne. Keep those goggles handy and see you next Saturday!
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The results for Saturday 1 March 2025, 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, as the local swimmers made a splash at the Saturday morning meet. Old man weather didn’t know what hit him – sunny skies and only the odd almighty shower later on. A true-blue Aussie pool day!

Highlights from the Pool

Linda Chalker and Sally Kudrna went head-to-head in the Open Women’s 100m Breaststroke. Sally took the victory by a mere whisker, but Linda’s technique remains a thing of beauty.

In the Under 12s, Jude Wilson was ace, clocking 1:40.05 in the 100m Breaststroke, besting his previous time! Archie Murrow had a battle on his hands, but finished strong to nab second place.

Then there was the ever-speedy Skye Lewis, who seems to be racing herself at this point. She snagged first in the Under 12 Girls and the Open Women’s 100m Breaststroke events. Look out champs, Skye’s on the rise like a ripper shark!

Handicap Points Race – It’s Tight!

The Handicap Series heats were a family affray, topping the charts were the Manners family dominating the Under 8s while the Sellars siblings, Luke and Alex, took on their respective heats like seasoned pros. Luke jammed through the 100m Breaststroke in 2:13.72, setting the pool on fire!

Perpetual Battles and Rivalries – Who Had the Edge?

In the Senior Men’s division, Denver Pelly keeps hold of the top spot with his consistent performances. On the flip slide, Adam Christodoulou, while “fast when he feels like it”, opted for a more relaxed approach today – we all know those late-night barbecues can take their toll!

Thomas Pacey showed the young ones how it’s done in his 100m Freestyle Heat with a time of 1:15.69. The Pacey lineage is alive and kicking, spearheaded by the ever-enthusiastic Edward Pacey in the Junior ranks.

Family and Fun Alongside New Entrants

Happy belated birthday to young Lincoln van Loo, who celebrated with a triumph in his 200m Freestyle Handicap heat. The Murrows joined the club recently and have already made splashes in the Under 12s – a mighty welcome to them!

We’ve got a new shooter in the mix too! Archie Murrow plunged into his 100m Breaststroke to grab second place. Keep at it mate – Olympic dreams are made here at Drummoyne!

What a Day at the Pool!

All in all, it’s been just another cracker at Drummoyne. Stay tuned, folks, we’ve got big plans for next week to keep splashing through the summer.

Nobody does it like us – weather can’t hold us back! Catch ya all next weekend!

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The results for Saturday 22 February 2025, including the 200m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, with the sun shining brightly and a bit of a breeze to keep things interesting! 🌞

Highlights & Splashy Affairs

This week’s meet was jam-packed with action as we hosted the 200m Freestyle Championships. Our young gun, Harry Thompson, set the pool on fire with a new club record in the U10 Boys 200m freestyle! Even Denver Pelly‘s 2016 record took a backstroke to Harry’s speed. 🏊‍♂️🏆

Tom Williams 50m Freestyle Trophy

• In the Women’s Final, Heidi Chalker proved that a casual “stroll” across the water in 54.18 seconds was enough to claim the top spot! Meanwhile, Elizabeth Allan laughed her way to second place, asking everyone why her handicap isn’t as good as her jokes. 😄
• The Men’s Final was a nail-biter, with Max Thompson gripping the lead, while Alessandro Rapisarda hot on his heels broke his recent best time!

Budding Rivalries and Family Feuds

The pace was fierce between the Pacey and Thompson families, with Thomas Pacey winking as if to say, “Catch me if you can,” while Edward Pacey cheered his dad on from dry land. The Christodoulou siblings Frances and Adam brought the heat with slick swims – perhaps motivated by nothing more than sheer sibling rivalry. 🔥

Perpetual Trophy Hangouts

Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly heats were all the buzz, with Hannah Aitken emerging as the supreme butterfly queen, surpassing her past best time – surely, goodness is in her gill-bearing genes! 🦋

Newcomers & Club Veterans

Welcome to our new faces, Ella Peake and Max Thompson – they came, they swam, they conquered the complete delight of being part of the DASC family. Meanwhile, legends like Phil Hayward enjoyed a comfy seat this Saturday, aging like fine wine, reminiscing about his glory days. 🍷

Birthday Cheers!

🎉 It’s also congrats to Gerry Tibbertsma, our seasoned “Old Dutch fox,” who stayed dry this weekend but celebrated his birthday yesterday! 🎂

Closing Notes

A huge shoutout to young heartbreaker Harry Thompson for his record-busting performance and all fellow swimmers who’ve pushed the lane ropes in pursuit of their personal bests.

Well done to everyone for making another Saturday morning fun, fresh, and full of splashes. Keep it up; we’ll see everyone next week for another dose of aquatic antics!
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The results for Saturday 15 February 2025, including the 100m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, and didn’t we all love those mostly sunny skies with just a cheeky hint of a shower and the wind blowing those silly swim caps off at 25-35 km/h!

Event Highlights

Our morning got off to a cracking start with the 100m freestyle champs. Young Harry Thompson swam for glory, smashing the U10 Boys record with a stunning 1:15.78—crikey, someone get this lad a pair of flippers! Meanwhile, in the Under 6’s, Max Thompson showed he’s the king of the toddler pool, clocking in with a speedy 36.14 seconds!

Family Matters

All hail the Pacey clan! Thomas Pacey is leaving the birthday cake at home and taking no prisoners with top scores in the Senior Men’s point scores and leaving his teammate Alan with a sibling rivalry story for the ages. Not to be left behind, the rest of the fam (Jessica, Arthur, and Edward) are making sure we’re not short on Pacey presence in every event they dunk themselves in.

Schoolyard Rivals

The rivalry between Russell Lea Public and All Hallows students is making waves—literally. Henry Godden from Russell Lea edged out saints Edward Pacey and Alessandro Rapisarda in the U8 Boys 50m, all while juggling class timetables and recess grievances.

Special Mentions

• Lynette Brown and Jennifer Tilyard’s family could hardly contain their pride as Tom Brown Trophy finals were tugging at the heartstrings.
• Life member, Duncan Lyon, was back tearing through the water like he’s got the shoulders of a 20-something post-surgery.
• Don’t forget, Sally Kudrna and Paul Martin, our Senior Women’s and Men’s point score champs (last year) weren’t short of competition plots either.

Perpetual Laughs

It’s not a true DASC day without a few laughs and the odd hiccup—Evan Christodoulou keeps the title of “fastest when he feels like it,” and Thomas Pearson continues asking for handicap starts like it was adding to his swimming speed.

So hats off to everyone, whether you broke your PB or got dunked at the turn. Keep those smiles and laughs flowing, ‘cause it’s just not the Drummoyne way without them. Catch you at the next splash on Saturday—don’t forget the sunscreen!

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