Race At Your Pace!
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!
This Saturday we’ll be calling for nominations for Club Captains for the 2023/24 season. Club Captains are a fundamental part of the Club and valued by all members.
The key responsibilities of the Club Captains include:
Attendance – Regular attendance every Saturday.
Assistance – Regularly assists to help run races every Saturday morning. Arrives on time to help set up and stays to help pack up.
Role model – Acts responsibly and is a role model for all DSC Juniors.
Battle on the Bay (BOB) – Assists in all facets of BOB including organising juniors in their heats and relays. Masters of the cheerleading.
Thanks very much to Zoe Romaniuk and Matthew Svoboda who were our Club Captains for last season.
Want to try swimming this summer? But not sure if you’ll you like it?
Drummoyne Swimming Club offers new swimmers a free 4 week trial as a taster before you need to officially join up with the club.
Drummoyne Swimming Club offers an excellent whole of family summer sporting experience with:
See below for more details about our regular program.
Check out our website for more information about the club including the calendar, how to join and to learn about the club’s history. Also feel free to contact one of our office bearers to have a chat or sign up to the club’s mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter.
Our regular program is:
The first 50 kids 14 and under who are registered before the end of October will receive a free club tee shirt. So if you do come along to try swim club out join up and your kids will get a tee shirt to feel part of the team!
Last Saturday we had a great start to the season. There were a lot of impressive performances. It was lovely to see quite a few new swimmers doing time trials. There were challenges with the PA system not working. And a few regular officials were away. Despite that we managed to get through the day and have fun along the way.
This week our races are:
For anyone who wants to look ahead, the weekly racing calendar is available here.
For our new swimmers (and to recap for old hands) the weekly racing order is
| Racing Order: | |
|---|---|
| 1st Event | Short Distance Freestyle (50M or 100M) Where the programme shows a 100m race we also run 50M, 30M and 20M races for those who don’t want to do the 100M. |
| 2nd Event | Form Stroke (Breaststroke, Backstroke or Butterfly) Where the programme shows a 100m race we also run 50M, 30M and 20M races for those who don’t want to do the 100M. (But who wouldn’t want to do 100M Butterfly?) |
| 3rd Event | Long Distance event (200M or 400M Freestyle or Medley) As with the short form events, we run 4 x 30M and 4 x 20M long distance events each week as well. |
Later in the season we’ll throw Championship races into the mix. With those races there are no handicaps, it’s a straight shootout to see who is fastest!
We use TeamApp to enter participants into races each Saturday. It is important that you sign yourself and your dependents in via TeamApp each week. Please try and do it by COB on Friday if you are plannning to come along on Saturday.
We’ve made some changes to the TeamApp system over winter and kids can now be set up and signed in separately from parents.
Take a look at the instructions on the website if you are uncertain about what to do. Contact Adrian or Duncan via text if you need assistance setting it up.
Note, TeamApp is just for Saturday racing. Swimmers still need to be registered with the Club through the Swim Central website.
Any swimmers who are interested in more swimming should have a go at water polo with our sister club the Drummoyne Devils.
The Club uses Team App as tool for swimmers to register their details and ‘sign in’ to Saturday race meetings and provide updates and information to swimmers.
We’ve made a few changes to the system over winter so please take some time to reacquaint yourself with the system and familiarize yourself with the new features.
If you’re new to Team App or to the Club see below some key bits of information about how to get set up and use the system.
If this all seems a little daunting don’t worry, it is easy to use once you get the hang of it.
If you have any questions about this please text Adrian for assistance.
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Team App is a popular application used by many local community sporting clubs. If you already use Team App for another sporting club, you can use your existing account and join ‘Drummoyne Swimming Club‘.
Important: When registering details in Team App, please enter your actual date of birth (eg. not 1/1/1992 unless you were born on New Year’s Day) and your name in proper case, to be used for age grouping, point scoring, carnivals, trophy engraving and official Club certificates:
Parents and guardians can register details for themselves and their children or dependants. At each Saturday race meet you can separately sign in yourself (if you wish to swim) and each of your children/dependants.
Follow these steps to set up Team App on your phone or computer:
For detailed instructions on downloading and setting up Team App on your smartphone or computer, read below:
Download the free Drummoyne Swimming Club Team App app to your smartphone here.
To access Team App from your computer, click here:
If you already use Team App for another sports club, you can skip this step and log in to Team App with your existing account to join Drummoyne Swimming Club (see step 3 below).
To sign up for a new Team App account click here and choose to sign in with an email accout, Google or Facebook ID:
If using Email then enter a password and look for the Team App “Email Verification” email in your inbox and click the button in the email to verify your address.
If using Google or Facebook to sign in then follow the prompts to verify your account.
Consent to the terms and conditions of joining Team App by ticking the options and clicking the ‘Accept’ button.
Once you have created a Team App account, you can request to join Drummoyne Swimming Club.
To join the Club, first navigate to the Drummoyne Swimming Club Team App page here:
Or search for “Drummoyne Swimming Club” from the Team App home page:
Click on the “+Join” button at the top of the screen:
Select the ‘Swimmers’ Access Group (even if you don’t intend to swim yourself):
If you are a parent or guardian then choose the “Parent/Guardian” role. Otherwise choose the option most suitable to your role with the Club:
Complete the registration screen, including your name (first name/last name), date of birth and gender:
Once you have submitted your Club access request it will be reviewed and approved by one of our Team App adminstrators. We will endeavour to approve your request as soon as practical, but please be patient if your access request is submitted outside of our standard Club operating hours.
You will receive a confirmation email once access is approved. You can then sign-in for Saturday race meets and access other information on our Team App page.
You may also register any children or dependants with Team App to allow you to sign them in for Saturday race meets (refer below).
After your registration has been approved, you may register any children or dependants with Team App. This will allow you to ‘sign in’ your children/dependants for Saturday morning race meets.
If you are using a computer, click here to register each child or dependant for a Free Trial:
Alternatively, select “Registration” from the Team App menu and choose the “Free Trial” registration form:
Tick the “Add New Member” checkbox and click Continue:
Enter name (first name/last name), date of birth, gender and other details for your child or dependant. Tick the checkbox to agree to the terms and conditions then click the “Submit Registration” button.
Complete additional registration forms for each child or dependant.
Once you have submitted your Free Trial Registrations, they will be reviewed and approved by one of our Team App adminstrators. We will endeavour to approve your request as soon as practical, but please be patient if your access request is submitted outside of our standard Club operating hours.
Once your registrations have been approved, you can sign-in your children or dependants to Saturday race meets (refer below).
To sign in to Saturday Race Meets, navigate to the ‘Events‘ section of the Club’s Team App page and click on the “RSVP” button for the Saturday Club Meet:
The RSVP screen will show icons for you and any of your children or dependants:
If you would like to sign-in for swimming at this race meet, click on your icon and choose “Yes” from the menu option:
Press the “Save” button to record your response:
A green tick will show against your name to indicate that you wish to be signed in:
If one of your children or dependants does not wish to be signed-in for swimming then click their icon and choose “No” from the menu options. A red cross will be put against their name to indicate that they will not be signed in for swimming in this race meet:
Continue to reply “Yes” or “No” for all of your children and dependants:
The Race Technicians will import all of the responses into the race management system at the start of the race meet.
If you wish to sign-in or sign-out you or any of your dependants once the race meet has commenced, please go the window in the Judges Box at the pool and verbally advise the Race Technicians of any changes.
To learn more about our Saturday racing format and rules, click here.
When you sign in to a Saturday morning race meet on Team App, you registering your attendance at the Club. Each week we hold three race events:
Refer to our Calendar for details of the races held each week.
When you arrive at the Club on Saturday morning, you will need to separately advise our Race Technicians in the Judges Box which events you would like to enter for that day.
Once you’ve been at the Club for a few weeks, we will automatically enter you into events that you have swum before, unless you tell us otherwise.
In your first few weeks, before we enter you into a race against other swimmers, we first need you to complete a Time Trial in order to record the time it takes you to swim that event (stroke and distance) in our race computer. After you have completed a Time Trial for an event, at the next race meet in which we hold that event, our computer will match up you against swimmers of a similar pace and enter you into a race against those swimmers with handicapped (staggered) start times based on your current race time.
In your first few weeks at the Club you will need to verbally advise our Race Technicians in the Judges Box which Time Trial events you would like to enter. Once you have completed your Time Trial for an event we will enter you into future races for that event automatically.
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