Race At Your Pace!
The finalists for the George Russell 400m Freestyle (Handicap) to be held on 18 January 2025 are as follows:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1156 | Luke SELLARS |
| 1324 | Yunos YAQUB |
| 1112 | Hannah SVOBODA |
| 1491 | Daire HENDERSON |
| 1502 | Lincoln VAN LOO |
The results for Saturday 7 December 2024, including the 50m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.
G’day, swimming tragics! Despite the clouds playing a game of “Are there showers on the horizon or not?”, the pool was packed with action this Saturday, 7th December 2024. With a forecast promising a sprinkle or two, it was a perfect excuse to make some waves!
First up, a huge shout-out to young gun Harry Thompson who stole the show by setting a brand-new club record, and brace yourselves, because the Five Dock Rotary 200m Individual Medley Trophy event saw some epic race finishes!
We had a special appearance from across the pond, Christian Taylor dropped by from the USA, showing off some smooth strokes in the 50m Freestyle Championship. Christian, you made it look like a leisurely dip!
The Handicap series was all about strategy and squeezing those seconds where you can:
The Christodoulous were at it again, with Frances and Adam vying for supremacy in the pool. Uncle Phil Hayward, our trusty Race Referee, kept a keen eye on the races, making sure nobody got too cheeky!
In a heartwarming touch, Patricia Douglas’ absence was felt, but granddaughter Anna was ready to take on her legacy, soon enough! All in all, it was family fun at its finest, with friendly rivalries and all-around camaraderie.
Despite the overcast day, spirits were as high as the Sydney Harbour Bridge on an Australia Day long weekend. To our swimmers, keep pushing, keep splashing, and we’ll see ya next Saturday for another round of aquatic antics!
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The results of the final for the Five Dock Rotary 200m Individual Medley Handicap held on 7 December 2024 were as follows:
| ID | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1711 | Neave MURDOCH | 1 |
| 1696 | Harry FINN | 2 |
| 1492 | Ian ALLAN | 3 |
| 12 | Thomas PACEY | 4 |
| 1737 | Harry THOMPSON | 5 |
| 1695 | Alena FINN | 6 |
Winner: Neave MURDOCH
The results for Saturday 30 November 2024, including Week 1 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, where clouds were merely nature’s sunscreen as we dodged a few sprinkles and embraced a northerly breeze that kept us on our toes!
Highlights of the day included the much-anticipated final of the George Wheaton 50 BBB, where young George Wheaton Jr., all of ten years old, presented the time-honored perpetual trophy. True to his great-great-grandfather’s spirit, George Jr. added a bit of spark to the proceedings.
Our own Thomas Pacey and Ian Allan showed the youngsters how it’s done in the 100m Freestyle Handicap, finishing in the top spots. It seems birthday cake might be their secret training regimen as they celebrated recent birthdays not too far back! Thomas showed off his anniversary medal, 25 years in the club – that’s a lot of laps!
In the under-8s, Henry Finn gave his big sister Alena a run for her money, or rather, her points as he racked up more than a few and kept us all entertained. The Lewis siblings were out in force, with Jaxon Lewis putting Sydney Secondary College’s pool on notice with some solid swims!
Hayden Howard from Trinity Grammar dazzled with his freestyle technique, as did his rival Xavier Foster, although he was more focused on securing his expert claim: “I’m just building suspense until I peak,” he announced with a grin.
The long swim of the 400m freestyle saw Frances Christodoulou take a dive into the deep end, her siblings cheering from the sidelines but opting for a bit more doughnut than daring water challenges today. Meanwhile, Rich old veteran Gerry Tibbertsma took to race starting with the finesse of the ‘Old Dutch foxer’ he is renowned to be.
If you’re on social media, you probably haven’t missed Leni Wilson’s highlights. She’s our club’s influencer and her coverage always captures the best dives and drives, though none can truly capture the fabulous fry-ups on the BBQ.
Finally, big kudos to George Mandarakas winning today’s 100m Freestyle Handicap event – you rocked it, and those 4 points nudged you up the standings quite handily!
A remarkable Saturday morning at the pool, where the clouds danced above but rain and thunder decided the competition poolside was too heated to jump in. Hats off to our swimmers, new and seasoned, for another splashtastic Saturday!
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The results of the final for the George Wheaton 50m BBB Handicap held on 30 November 2024 were as follows:
| ID | Name | Stroke | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Phil HAYWARD | Backstroke | 1 |
| 128 | Gerry TIBBERTSMA | Backstroke | 2 |
| 1741 | Archie MURROW | Breaststroke | 3 |
| 1492 | Ian ALLAN | Breaststroke | 4 |
| 1389 | Hayden HOWARD | Breaststroke | 5 |
| 1871 | Ned ROBINSON | Backstroke | 6 |
Winner: Phil HAYWARD
The results for Saturday 23 November 2024 have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, and despite the mostly sunny skies and light winds keeping us on our toes, there were plenty of cheers and laughs echoing through our beloved aquatic arena.
Today’s meet brought the excitement of the first trophy race of the season, featuring the nail-biting final of the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap. Phil Hayward, our beloved race referee, showed us he’s still got it by taking out his heat in the 50m Freestyle – not to mention, Clare Douglas needed her parent’s help for motivation as she tried her best to overtake Patricia, but just couldn’t catch up.
The 100m Butterfly heats started this week, and congratulations to William Taylor for leaving the ‘fast when he feels like it’ legacy behind, acing his best time yet. Meanwhile, our friendly rivalry between the Tunstall and Christodoulou families flied higher with each lap, every swimmer bringing their clap-bearers on.
A massive high-five to trophy winner Harry Finn, who took his family’s footsteps seriously and came home with the groundbreaking Geoff Roper perpetual trophy. There were some new best times, inspired by friendly rivalry and urging not to be outdone by family members.
Our underdogs from Drummoyne Public, the Arthur siblings, get special recognition for their spirit, and they even offered birthday ripples to Lisa Arthur. Cheers to all swimmers enjoying pool parties! 🎂🎈
Finally, Rose Tunstall, our mega-fan favorite, marched along with plenty of support as she nudged just ahead. She never misses a Saturday, and it shows!
The swim of the day goes to Pocket Rocket aka Rex Wilson, who’s persistence in the 50m Freestyle paid off, grounding someone again to save a time!”
We’re all winners at heart here at DASC and what a fantastic race meet it was! Bring on next Saturday, mate!
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The results of the final for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap held on 23 November 2024 were as follows:
| ID | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1696 | Harry FINN | 1 |
| 12 | Thomas PACEY | 2 |
| 1870 | Laura GODDEN | 3 |
| 1113 | Jaxon LEWIS | 4 |
Winner: Harry FINN
The results for Saturday 16 November 2024 have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, where the sun shone with the hope of victory even as clouds threatened an afternoon downpour.
Our sprightly aqua warriors took to the water in thrilling races marked by fierce rivalries and gallant performances, with the Tom Brown 50m Backstroke heats teasing us with anticipation for the finals on February 15, 2025. Let’s dive into the finer splash of details:
In the 100m Freestyle heats, young gun Archie Murrow surprised everyone by taking first place in his heat, chalking a thumping great improvement by touching over 23 seconds faster than last week! Meanwhile, our own “Old Dutch foxer,” Gerry Tibbertsma, demonstrated that a bit of age hardly means a lack of pace by taking the top spot in his heat with style.
Special congrats to Thomas Pacey, who celebrated his recent birthday with a triumphant swim, clocking a winning time in the Five Dock Rotary 200m IM, and edging fellow front-runner Denver Pelly, our 2024 Club Captain.
The sibling rivalry within team Christodoulou carried on in style, with Frances and Adam heckling each other between heats. Adam displayed his whimsical side, consistently shrinking his personal best by simply “feeling” faster!
Rose Tunstall, the ever-present pool dynamo and former Club Captain, turned heads with her performance in the Tom Brown heats, staying true to her reputation of never missing a Saturday. Her consistency did not go unnoticed among the crowd of revved-up fans and family!
On the handicap point score leaderboard, Mia Sendelbeck continues to shake up the standings, embodying the very essence of grit and steady improvement. She’s a rising star whilst also managing sibling guidance to Lara and Eva on the sidelines.
New shoal member Archie Pacey had his own moment in the sun this morning. Even without hitting the water officially today, he’s ready to make waves soon, as the club’s cheer squad is already rallying support for this little force of nature!
While the weather threatened, those optimistic north-easterly breezes made for a good half-day before any drips dared challenge our water-lovers’ spirits. Remember, strong forces seep only beyond our pool’s edge in Drummoyne!
In parting, a warm welcome aboard to all the new recruits making their first waves today. And a hearty round of applause for all birthdays celebrated poolside with celebratory splashes and community cheers.
Keep those caps tight and goggle straps secure, see you next week for yet another round of watery delights!
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The finalists for the Five Dock Rotary 200m Individual Medley Handicap to be held on 7 December 2024 are as follows:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1696 | Harry FINN |
| 1492 | Ian ALLAN |
| 12 | Thomas PACEY |
| 1871 | Ned ROBINSON |
The finalists for the Tom Brown 50m Backstroke Handicap to be held on 15 February 2025 are as follows:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1709 | Tom SMITH |
| 1711 | Neave MURDOCH |
| 1741 | Archie MURROW |
| 1695 | Alena FINN |
| 12 | Thomas PACEY |
| 1379 | Xavier FOSTER |