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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We’re inviting all swimmers and families to complete the Drummoyne Swimming Club Member Survey. Your feedback will help shape our Saturday morning racing, training squads, events, and the overall club experience.

We would love some more responses to ensure we have a wide range of views and feedback to help with planning for future seasons. So, if you haven’t responded yet, could you please take the time to do so. We’ll close the survey off on 24 April 2026.

What a summer it has been at Drummoyne Pool. Week after week, our members turned up at 7:30 on Saturday mornings, pulled on their caps and goggles, and raced their hearts out. From the very first splash in October to the chocolate-fuelled chaos of the Family Fun Day in March, the 2025–26 season delivered everything we love about club swimming — competition, camaraderie, personal bests, and more than a few poolside laughs.

The improvement across all age groups was genuinely exciting to witness. Our junior swimmers in particular grew enormously across the season, and the point score battles between rivals up and down the ladder kept every meet interesting right to the very end.

Annual Presentation Night

It’s almost time to celebrate the season that was. The season’s results are being verified and tallied so that trophies can be engraved and medals minted. The venue is confirmed and prizes sourced. The details for our presentation night are as follows.

Save the date and keep an eye out for more details.

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

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The final week of our summer racing season is here, and it’s a great moment to celebrate what has been a strong, spirited, and successful few months in the pool. Thank you to all our swimmers for showing up, racing hard, supporting one another, and helping build the club culture we’re so proud of. The improvement across the board has been impressive, and the progress from our junior swimmers has been especially exciting to watch. You’ve all lifted this season—so expect big things again next summer.

🏊‍♂️ This Week’s Program

We begin at 7:00 am sharp with the 800m Freestyle Championship, open to all swimmers. Whether you’re chasing a PB or simply want to test your endurance, it’s a fantastic way to close out the racing calendar.

After the 800m events, we roll straight into our Family Fun Day, featuring:

• Novelty races
• The Family Relay
• The Geribo Cup chocolate trophy relay

Bring along inflatables, boogie boards and thongs for the novelty events, and start recruiting family members, neighbours, and anyone else willing to jump in for the relays.

Relay Teams

The relay teams we’ve collected so far are shown here. Take a look and send any additional entries or teams to 0424 561 831.

📌 Friendly Reminders

• Trophies: Please return any trophies from last season so they can be sent for engraving.
• Registration: Make sure you and your family members are formally registered—only registered swimmers are eligible for trophies at presentation.
• Squad Training: Both adult and junior squads will continue until the pool closes at the end of April.

🏆 Presentation Event

We are planning to hold our annual presentation on 30 May. More details will be shared closer to the date, so keep an eye out for updates.

📝 Member Survey

We’re inviting all swimmers and families to complete the Drummoyne Swimming Club Member Survey. Your feedback helps shape training, racing, events, and the overall club experience. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts so we can continue improving the club for next season and beyond.

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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Penultimate Saturday Morning Meet – 2025–2026 Summer Season

We’re into the home stretch of the season, and Week 20 is shaping up to be a big one. With only two Saturday meets left, it’s the perfect time to squeeze in those PBs, cheer on your lane‑mates, and enjoy the best of club racing before our grand finale next week.

🥇 This Week’s Feature Events

🏆 100m Backstroke Championship

This Saturday we host the 100m Backstroke Championship, run by age group, all the way down to the Under 10s.

If you’re younger than U10 and keen to swim an official race, just pop into the club room before racing begins and speak with our officials—they’ll help you get sorted.

💙 100m Freestyle – Week 6 of the Molly Wark & Les Henry Trophies

We’re also into Week 6 of the Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 Trophy and the Over 35 Trophy series, featuring the 100m Freestyle. These races are always crowd favourites, so expect some spirited swims.

🌊 200m Freestyle – Long Distance Event

Our long‑distance race this week is the 200m Freestyle—a great test of pacing, grit, and technique.

⏱️ Plus the Usual Shorter Events

As always, we’ll have our regular program of shorter races for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

🐬 Battle on the Bay – Congratulations, Team!

A huge round of applause to all our Drummoyne swimmers who competed at Battle on the Bay at Leichhardt Pool last Sunday. You braved truly awful conditions—wind, rain, cold—and still swam your hearts out. Your resilience and team spirit were outstanding, and the club is incredibly proud of you.

Leichhardt Swimming Club will publish the results soon. Look out fro them. Given that only Freestyle and relay were swum we might have a better chance of winning this year!

🎓 School Carnival Stars

It’s been fantastic hearing how many of our swimmers are shining at their school carnivals.
A special shout‑out to Alena Finn and Rex Wilson, who have both qualified for their State Carnival. What an achievement. Keep that momentum rolling.

If you’ve had a great school carnival result, let us know—we love celebrating your success.

🤝 Bring a Friend Week

This Saturday is a perfect chance to bring along a friend and introduce them to the fun, friendly chaos of Saturday morning swim club. New swimmers are always welcome, and there’s no better way to grow our community than through personal invitations.

🎉 Next Week: 800m Championship & Family Fun Day

Mark your calendars: Saturday 21 March is our 800m Championship and our annual Family Fun Day.

Get ready for:

• Inflatable toys
• Boogie boards
• Thongs (the splash‑friendly kind!)
• Novelty events
• Family relay teams
• And of course, the legendary Geribo Cup – our chocolate trophy race

It’s one of the most joyful mornings of the season, so start gathering your gear and assembling your relay dream team.

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early this Saturday for Week 20. Let’s make the penultimate meet one to remember.

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

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Week 19 brings a great mix of racing, with something for every swimmer in the club.

1) Medley Championship

Championship week is always a highlight, and the Medley Championship is no exception. A quick reminder:

• Championship events are run by age group (down to U8s), and
• Distances vary depending on your age.

Please double‑check the program to ensure you’re lining up for the correct event for your age category.

2) 50m Freestyle

A club favourite—fast, fun, and always fiercely contested. Whether you’re chasing a PB or building race experience, this is a great chance to test your speed.

3) 50m Butterfly

Our final event of the morning is the 50m Fly. Strong arms, steady rhythm, and a big finish will get you home.

Junior Races – 30m & 20m Events

For our younger swimmers, we’ll also be running 30m and 20m races. These are perfect for building confidence and celebrating progress—parents, bring your cheers!

🌊 Battle on the Bay – Final Details

A huge thank‑you to everyone who has registered for Battle on the Bay. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon of racing and club spirit.

A few important reminders:

• If you haven’t yet paid, please do so using the payment link in the TeamApp Event.
• Club swim caps will be available on Saturday morning at club races and again at the Carnival.
• All swimmers are encouraged to arrive by 2:30pm on the day for warm‑up and marshalling.
• Check your races and relay teams on TeamApp. A full program will be available on Sunday.

Your support and enthusiasm make this event special every year—thank you for representing Drummoyne with pride.

🏅 Looking Ahead

With only a few weeks left in the summer season, it’s a great time to keep pushing for those PBs, enjoy the racing, and celebrate the progress made across the club.