Race At Your Pace!
Congratulations to all our incredible Drummoyne Swimming Club swimmers who took on the challenge of the Cole Classic on Sunday, 2 February! 🌊 Your determination, grit, and spirit were on full display as you tackled the iconic open water courses from Shelley Beach to Manly.
From first-time participants to seasoned competitors, every swimmer showed outstanding effort and resilience. We’re so proud of your achievements and the way you represented our club with pride. 💙💛
The results for Saturday 1 February 2025, including the 100m Butterfly Championships and Week 4 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, with the partly cloudy skies and those cheeky easterly breezes giving us a bit of cover and a friendly nudge along the lanes!
Let’s dive into the action from our Saturday swim-a-thon with plenty of our homegrown talent hitting the headlines! Congratulations to Fergus Beresford-Harvey who led the charge in the under 14 boys 100m Butterfly, leaving the rest of the pack in his wake. Equally impressive was young Jaxon Lewis, who sliced seconds off his recent best, outpacing the competition in the under-16 boys’ dash (let’s not mention he got overloaded in the Open’s and crawled out DNS – Dead Not Swimming – sorry, Jaxon, had to be said!).
Elizabeth Allan was toggled so fast in the under-16 girls and open women’s categories, she’s now earned herself the title of Cross-Category Butterfly Queen! She’s not the only butterfly in the Pacey family’s bonnet though—Dad, Thomas, flew his way to top standing in the Senior Men’s titles as well. Meanwhile, William Taylor was clocking some serious wing drag in the Open Men’s, showing the younger crop how it’s done, while keeping competition within the family high.
In the Handicap Point Score series, Thomas Pacey continues to lead the Seniors Men’s domain. If you’re not careful Thomas, we’ll start calling the leaderboards the Pacey Legacy! Frances Christodoulou is keeping her place at the top for Seniors Women, with plenty of heat from Sally Kudrna and Cath Thompson nipping at her heels.
Handicap highlights saw Hannah Aitken continuing to show impressive progress in the ‘Molly Wark 100m Freestyle Handicap’ event, with Bronte Manners making a strong statement, netting solid times in the under 10 girls categories. Special mention to Saskia’s stupendous splash in the pool saw her fish out extra points in the Under 6 free—don’t stop pushing!
Also, we can’t ignore our Own Dutch Foxer, Gerry Tibbertsma, formerly fancy-footed, who’s now ramping back to race-winning form with his sprightly endeavours. He must have passed a bit of that foxy spirit to rival Duncan Lyon, who’s returned to form after shoulder-fixing antics.
No Drummoyne report would be complete without a nod to our newbies! A warm welcome to the fresh faces splashing about, like Cath Thompson’s stellar kids—who are making waves of their own.
Back next week, where the sky promises sunshine and swimmers guarantee speed – until then, stay hydrated and keep the freestyle flowing!
Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.
As we dive into Week 14 of our summer racing program, we have another exciting Saturday morning lined up at the Drummoyne Swimming Club! This week’s program features some thrilling events: the 100M Butterfly Championship, 100M Freestyle, and 200M Freestyle*. Whether you’re chasing a PB, aiming for a podium finish, or just in it for the fun, we can’t wait to see you on the blocks!
These races are a fantastic opportunity to test your skills, endurance, and technique, so make sure you don’t miss out. Let’s see some strong competition in the 100M Butterfly Championship, one of the most technically demanding and rewarding events on our calendar.
We’d love to see as many swimmers as possible making the most of the second half of summer. If you haven’t been down to the pool for a while, now is the perfect time to jump back in! Bring your family and friends along to experience the fun firsthand. New swimmers are welcome to join us for a free trial, so encourage anyone who might be interested to come down and give it a go.
And of course our weekly fundraising raffle will be happening as usual. With some fantastic prizes up for grabs – including a 10-visit pass from M9 Fitness, a Speedo towel, a bottle of wine from Sew & Sew Wines, and of course a few Grill’d burger vouchers – you won’t want to miss out!
If you’re feeling peckish after your swims, join in on the post racing breakfast at Jen and the Barista just up Formosa Street.
See you at the pool bright and early on Saturday morning. Let’s make it another great week of swimming, fun, and community spirit at Drummoyne Swimming Club!
* We’ll also have a 50M, 30M and 20M Freestyle and Butterfly events and the 4 x 30M and 4 x 20M Freestyle events as usual.
As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:
| Date | Activity |
| Ongoing… | Senior Squads (12 yo +) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| Ongoing… | Junior Squads – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| Sunday 9 March | Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield |
| 22 March 2024 | Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d! |
We’ve been working with Budgy Smuggler and Fully Promoted to develop some new merchandise options. We now have new trucker caps available to buy from the club room and new swimming costumes ready to order.
The good people at Budgy Smuggler have designed new club costumes and they are ready to be ordered. We have three options – male brief (traditional cut), male Jammers and the female thin strap suit. All costume types are available in adult and kids sizes. Make sure you check out the Sizing Guide.
ORDER ONLINE USING OUR SHOP – ORDER HERE
We’ll place the order with Budgy Smuggler on/around Monday 27 Jan so please place your order now!
New club Trucker Caps are available now to pick up from the club room. ORDER ONLINE USING OUR SHOP – ORDER HERE
The results for Saturday 25 January 2025, including the 50m Backstroke Championships, have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, where the DASC gang assembled for some splashy shenanigans, and only a slight chance of a shower—ideal for a little rain dance between races! The banter was as lively as the splashes, with families, friends, and fierce rivals making waves in the 50m backstroke championship and 4×100 medley events.
In essence, it’s the people who make DASC what it is—with each paddle, battle, and untapped talent making each Saturday special. We look forward to more races, surprises, and friendly rivalries next time. So, whether it’s sunshine or drizzle, we’ll see you poolside!
Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.
Well, last Saturday could not have been more miserable. But, despite the cold weather, the torrential rain and the cutting wind, we had a surprising number of brave souls who came down to recommence racing after the holiday break.
Luke Sellars powered home to take out the George Russell 400M handicap final ahead of Hannah Svoboda, who had a host of her besties to cheer her along. After a strong second place, I’m sure they’ll be back to watch Hannah again.
Casper and Rex couldn’t resist the opportunity to help sweep up the leaves that had accumulated on the pool deck – much to the surprise of their parents.
Anyway, the forecast for this week is much improved and we’ve got another action packed program with:
* We’ll also have a 30M and 20M Freestyle and Backstroke events and the 4 x 30M and 4 x 20M Medley as usual.
After a well earned break Lynette and Tony are back on pool deck on Tuesday and Thursday mornings running the Junior Squads with some help from Jessica.
Adult squads are running per normal on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Just come down to the pool – lanes 1 and 2 and join us.
As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:
| Date | Activity |
| Ongoing… | Adult Squads have commenced – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 Open for older kids (12 +) |
| Ongoing… | Junior Squads commenced – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| 18 January 2024 | First Saturday after the holiday break |
| TBC | Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield |
| 22 March 2024 | Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d! |
We’ve been working with Budgy Smuggler and Fully Promoted to develop some new merchandise options. We now have new trucker caps available to buy from the club room and new swimming costumes ready to order.
The good people at Budgy Smuggler have designed new club costumes and they are ready to be ordered. We have three options – male brief (traditional cut), male Jammers and the female thin strap suit. All costume types are available in adult and kids sizes. Make sure you check out the Sizing Guide.
ORDER ONLINE USING OUR SHOP – ORDER HERE
We’ll place the order with Budgy Smuggler on/around Monday 27 Jan so please place your order now!
New club Trucker Caps are available now to pick up from the club room. ORDER ONLINE USING OUR SHOP – ORDER HERE
The results for Saturday 18 January 2025, including Week 3 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, perfect for a splash even though the morning clouds had us doubting if the sky would fall. But hey, with those legendary Aussie smiles, what’s a bit of early drizzle?
Heats, Finals, and the Handicap Point Score Battles: This exciting Saturday featured heats for the 50m Bill Gallie Handicap Breaststroke trophy race and the George Russell 400m trophy showdown. The kids under 10 and the sprightly 35+ squad continued their 100m freestyle face-offs. Nothing like starting the new year with clean entries and underwater kicks!
Flames were sizzling on deck as Frances Christodoulou claimed the 50m race with the calm finesse of a former Club Captain. Yeah, she’s still got it, no doubt! And in another sibling poolside brawl, Jaxon and Skye Lewis had contrasting priorities today – Skye in attendance, Jaxon sneaking out for a pie, probably.
New joinees weren’t hiding out either. Despite some DNS (Did Not Start) amongst rookies like Isabella Murrow, that freshly joined energy is sure to surface wins soon. Moreover, our veterans like Rose Tunstall stood by poolside with unyielding support, showing why this club is more about community than competition.
All in all, a smashing Saturday morning! The Drummoyne spirit was in ample supply, booking promises of brighter splashdowns next meet. So, polish those kickboards and hydrate well, rougher tides await – but come sun or rain, we always rally on at beautiful Drummoyne Pool!
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Overall, a delightful day at the pool with achievements, rivalries, familial contests, and conveys the club’s vibrant community spirit.
Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.
The results of the final for the George Russell 400m Freestyle (Handicap) held on 18 January 2025 were as follows:
| ID | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1156 | Luke SELLARS | 1 |
| 1112 | Hannah SVOBODA | 2 |
| 72 | Frances CHRISTODOULOU | 3 |
| 1689 | Paul MARTIN | 4 |
| 1695 | Alena FINN | 5 |
| 1586 | Rex WILSON | 6 |
| 1324 | Yunos YAQUB | 7 |
Winner: Luke SELLARS
The finalists for the Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke Handicap to be held on 8 February 2025 are as follows:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1622 | Casper CROTHERS |
| 1739 | Hannah AITKEN |
| 802 | Matthew O’CONNOR |
| 1492 | Ian ALLAN |
| 1113 | Jaxon LEWIS |
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