Race At Your Pace!
The Canada Bay Cannons AFL club would like to pass on an invitation to join them at their Free Youth Girls (5 to 15) AFL Development Clinic in January. The clinic is an opportunity to build on your current skills, and learn new skills in a fun welcoming environment over the school holidays. More details in the flyer attached or sign up through the link below.
Completed a free trial? Enjoyed Squads or racing? It’s time to register!
The season is now well underway and we would love all swimmers that have been participating in squads and/or Saturday races to join up as Drummoyne Swimming Club members.
It is important that swimmers are registered members as registration fees help us cover the costs of running the club. More members allows us to keep fees as low as possible.
Season 2023/24 memberships are now available to purchase via the Swim Central portal.
Since last summer there have been changes to the ACTIVE KIDS voucher (dropping from $100 to $50) and increases to Swimming Australia / Swimming NSW fees. So in response we’ve made a few tweaks to our membership structure and fees, namely:
Our new Membership Categories and Fees are as follows:
| Member Category | Standard Fee | Family Concession Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Club Swimmers* | $110 | 15% discount |
| Club Swimmers 10 years and under at 31/10/2023* | $85 | 15% discount |
| Second Claim Members | $80 | 15% discount |
| Squad Members | $80 | 15% discount |
| State Competition Swimmers | $130 | 15% discount |
| Non-swimmers (Spectator/Supporter) | $35 | 15% discount |
| Life members | nil | nil |
* Unless you are planning to swim competitively for Drummoyne at Swimming NSW sanctioned events the Club Swimmer category is likely to be the one for you.
Instructions on using the Swim Central portal, read here:
How To Register With Swim Central – Swimming Australia Online Support Portal
ACTIVE KIDS vouchers can be redeemed when registering your child.
More information is available on the club’s Fees and Registration page.
Got questions or need help?
If you have any questions about membership categories or how to use Swim Central please reach out to our Registrar Dave Smith via registrar@drummoyneswimclub.com.au.
Trophy races heats are coming thick and fast over the next few weeks. So… if you haven’t already done so, please bring back trophies that were presented at the prize giving night. Please bring club trophies back by Saturday 2 December.
A last call out to DSC blokes (swimmers, parents and carers, grand parents etc) to come along to our annual men’s night out next Thursday the 23rd of November at the R&B Grillhouse, Drummoyne.
It would be helpful if you could please RSVP via the event on TeamApp so we can book a table for the right number of people. But if you’re going to be a late entry just come along anyway.
The evening starts at 7:00.
A call out to DSC blokes (swimmers, parents and carers, grand parents etc) to come along to our annual men’s night out next Thursday the 23rd of November at the R&B Grillhouse, Drummoyne.
It would be helpful if you could please RSVP via the event on TeamApp so we can book a table for the right number of people. But if you’re going to be a late entry just come along anyway.
The evening starts at 7:00.
Trophy races heats are coming thick and fast over the next few weeks. Perpetual trophy finals will start soon. So… that means it is time to bring back trophies that were presented at the prize giving night. Please bring club trophies back by Saturday 2 December.
This week we have the heats for everyone’s favourite, and Drummoyne Swimming Club’s most unique race, the BBB.
Our program is as follows:
| Event | Detail |
| Sprint | 50M, 30M or 20M Freestyle |
| Form Stroke | 50M BBB 50M 30M or 20M Backstroke |
| Distance Event | 400M Freestyle (for those that have qualified) 4 x 50M Freestyle 4 x 30M Freestyle 4 x 20M Freestyle |
BBB is short for Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. It’s a unique event in which competitors race each other with different “B” strokes in the same race on handicap. So a swimmer in one lane may swim Butterfly, another Breaststroke and a third Backstroke!
To enter the BBB you just need to nominate your stroke using TeamApp. We ask that all swimmers complete their stroke nomination before Friday COB so that the heats can be set up properly.
All going well we hope to have members of the Wheaton family join us on pool deck at the final to present the winner with the trophy.
Check out the George Wheaton BBB page on our website to learn about the story behind this race.
Our first social event for the season is coming up fast. The Ladies social night out is being held on 9 November at the R&B Grillhouse on Victoria Road Drummoyne starting at 7pm. The R&B Grillhouse is a major sponsor and this event is a great way to show our support and gratitude.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend using TeamApp Event so we can make a booking.
The men’s night out will follow a couple of weeks later on 23 November.
Congratulations to our new club Captains Hannah Svoboda and Denver Pelly.
Hannah and Denver will take up their new duties this weekend and we look forward to their contributions this season.
Thanks again to our outgoing captains Zoe Romaniuk and Matthew Svoboda.
Congratulations to those who won their heats last weekend and are through to the final of the Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap trophy race on 19 November:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1324 | Yunos YAQUB |
| 1614 | Arden HARTLEY |
| 1738 | Suzie AITKEN |
| 1586 | Rex WILSON |
| 1375 | Abigail KERR |
| 1431 | Thomas PEARSON |
| 1126 | Denver PELLY |
In case you missed them, times and points from last week can be found on the results page results page.
The men’s and ladies social nights are coming up very soon so keep the following dates free:
Ladies Social Night Out – Thu 9 November, 7pm at the R&B Grillhouse
Men’s Social Night Out – Thu 23 November, 7pm at the R&B Grillhouse
Please go to the Drummoyne Swimming Club TeamApp site/app to RSVP so can get a handle on numbers and reserve a table.
This week we really ramp things up with our first butterfly race and our first medley race.
Our program is as follows:
| Event | Detail |
| Sprint | 50M Freestyle 30M or 20M Freestyle |
| Form Stroke | 50M Butterfly 30M or 20M Butterfly |
| Distance Event | 4 x 50M Medley 4 x 30M Medley 4 x 20M Medley |
Our first social events for the season are coming up in November. Please pencil these dates in to your diary:
The events will start at 7pm and be held at the R&B Grillhouse on Victoria Road Drummoyne. The R&B Grillhouse is a major sponsor and these events are a great way to show our support and gratitude.
In case you missed them, times and points from last week can be found on the results page results page.
As we get into the swing of another exciting season of Saturday morning swim meets, we are reaching out to our esteemed community members for some additional support. Our swim meets are an integral part of our club’s vibrant atmosphere, fostering friendly competition and a sense of camaraderie among our young and not so young swimmers. To ensure these events run smoothly and efficiently, we are in need of more volunteers to help officiate and manage various aspects of the meets.
Volunteering at the swim meets is not only a great way to contribute to the success of our club, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to get involved and connect with fellow members. No prior experience is necessary, as we will provide all the necessary training and guidance to ensure you feel confident in your role. Whether you’re a seasoned swimming enthusiast or simply someone who loves being part of a dynamic community, your support will be immensely valued and appreciated.
Some of the weekly roles we are seeking assistance with include:
Starter – Gerry, our esteemed regular starter, is back again for another year of swim club. Despite looking just old enough to be a dad, Gerry is actually a grandfather. He will likely miss a few weeks here and there with grand parenting duties. Plus we need someone to cover the races that he swims in.
Referee – Being referee is a great job. You get the chance to disqualify peeps that are challenging you in the point score table. Who wouldn’t want to yield that awesome power? More seriously, the role of the referee is to make sure swimmers are starting on handicap times and swimming correctly. It can be rewarding to help kids with racing tips to ensure they don’t get pinged in championship races or other events. Lynette and Phil are our regular Referees and would be happy to train additional members up.
Marshall – Matt O’Connor, our regular Marshall for the last 20+ years, is occupied with other activities this season and will be making guest appearances only. Dave Parker has stepped into the breach but we need some other booming voices to step up and wrangle racers to the starting blocks.
Timekeepers – we generally have no issues with timekeepers and the support of all our members is appreciated. Please just continue to keep an eye and ear out if there is a call for timekeepers during meets.
Photographer – If you are a master with a camera phone this job is for you. We want someone each week to help capture action shots from the races and pool deck. Camera phone supplied. Photos upload directly to our photos drive. No downloading or uploading necessary.
If you are able to help with any of these activities on Saturday mornings, please reach out to Adrian or one of the above-mentioned personnel.
Let’s make this season’s swim meets at Drummoyne Swimming Club the best ones yet!
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