Race At Your Pace!
The finalists for the George Wheaton 50m BBB Handicap to be held on 30 November 2024 are as follows:
| ID | Name | Stroke |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Phil HAYWARD | Backstroke |
| 1741 | Archie MURROW | Breaststroke |
| 128 | Gerry TIBBERTSMA | Backstroke |
| 1492 | Ian ALLAN | Breaststroke |
| 1389 | Hayden HOWARD | Breaststroke |
| 1871 | Ned ROBINSON | Backstroke |
Well done to all those who braved the cool conditions last Saturday. A big congratulations to the qualifiers for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap to be held on 23 November 2024:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1696 | Harry FINN |
| 1870 | Laura GODDEN |
| 12 | Thomas PACEY |
| 689 | Joseph COLLEY |
| 1113 | Jaxon LEWIS |
| 1871 | Ned ROBINSON |
This week we have the heats for our world famous George Wheaton BBB trophy race.
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!
The George Wheaton BBB trophy is the most coveted trophy in the club and has a long and proud history. Although the trophy came about because of a tragedy, the trophy has helped maintain a long term connection and tradition with the club. Check out the history of the trophy detailed on the club’s website.
Select your preferred stroke when signing in to Team App for the event on the 9th.
This week our races are:
For anyone who wants to look ahead, the weekly racing calendar is available here.
The Ladies Social night out is coming up on the 14th of November. This season we will be having the event at Kadmus on Lyons Road, Drummoyne. Kadmus has been a keen supporter of the club for a number of years supplying vouchers as raffle prizes for both regular Saturday morning race meets and for the Battle on the Bay. All ladies, swim mum’s, squad swimmers and friends and family are encouraged to come along and celebrate swim club at Kadmus.
RSVP via Team App to confirm your attendance.
Just a reminder that all swimmers need to sign-up to our Team App portal and nominate their races to participate in Saturday racing. Please nominate your preferred races by COB on Fridays and remember to select Yes if any of the races you are doing are time trials (i.e the first time you’ve done a particular race).
Registering by COB Friday helps our esteemed Race Secretary and his team of technicians, the amazing Elizabeth and Charlotte Allan seed the races and minimizes delays to the day’s activities.
Instructions on how to do this are available on our website. If you have any queries about this process please reach out to Adrian on 0424 561 831.
Formal swim club registrations are open. You can formally register by heading to Swim Central. Formal registration is required after you’ve completed a 4 week trial to ensure you’re covered by the club’s insurance policy.
Refer to our Registration page if you need more information.
Don’t forget to tell your friends about our 4 week try before you buy free trial. If you know anyone that is interested in swimming but not sure if they want to commit without trying it out let them know they can come along to 4 weeks of swim club before they have to sign up.
New swimmers will just need to sign up to our TeamApp portal so we have enough details to enter them into races…
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 |
| Now running… | Adult Squads have commenced – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| Now running… | Junior Squads commenced – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| 9 November 2024 | Saturday Racing 7:30 start, arrive by 7:15 – 50M Freestyle (plus 30M and 20M events) – 50M BBB (plus 30M and 20M Backstroke events) – 400M, 200M, 4x30M and 4x20M Freestyle – Time trials for new and upgraded swimmers |
| 14 November 2024 | Ladies Social Night |
| 28 November 2024 | Mens Social Night |
| 21 December 2024 | Last Saturday before the holiday break |
| 18 January 2024 | First Saturday after the holiday break |
| 22 March 2024 | Last Saturday morning races of the season |
We are delighted to welcome Sew & Sew Wines as a new sponsor of Drummoyne Swimming Club!
Sew & Sew – Handcrafted wines all stitched up!
Based in McLaren Vale, South Australia, Sew & Sew Wines is known for its commitment to crafting exceptional, boutique wines with an emphasis on quality and character. Founded with a vision to weave unique stories into each bottle, Sew & Sew has garnered a strong reputation for producing wines that truly reflect the essence of the region.
As part of their generous sponsorship, Sew & Sew will be providing bottles of their premium wine for our club raffles, giving our members the chance to take home a taste of South Australia’s finest. We encourage all our members to support Sew & Sew Wines; next time you’re looking for a bottle to enjoy or share, choose Sew & Sew to savor quality and passion in every glass.
Cheers to this exciting partnership! 🥂
We’re excited to welcome Clean Swim as a new Bronze sponsor of Drummoyne Swimming Club! Clean Swim is an Australian brand dedicated to creating high-quality, locally made skincare products specifically designed for swimmers and those with active, outdoor lifestyles. With a focus on natural ingredients and eco-friendly practices, Clean Swim products provide nourishing protection against the harsh effects of sun, salt, and chlorine—perfect for our members!
As part of their generous support, Clean Swim will be providing product bundles for our raffles throughout the season, offering our members the chance to experience their fantastic skincare range. We encourage club members to consider Clean Swim for their skincare needs or as thoughtful gifts.
Thank you to Clean Swim for supporting our club, and welcome aboard! 🏊♀️🌿
Heats for our unique George Wheaton BBB are coming up this Saturday 9 Nov. So please nominate your stroke. To enter and select your stroke go to this week’s event on Team App.
The BBB is a unique race in which the competitors race against each other swimming their favourite “B” stroke – Breaststroke, Backstroke or Butterfly!
The race is named in honour of George Wheaton – a former secretary of Drummoyne Swimming Club who tragically died after racing his four sons in a “Father and Son” race at the Club in 1937. The trophy was inaugurated in the 1939-40 season and is one of the Clubs most sought after prizes.
The Wheaton family have confirmed that family members will join us pool side for the final, which this season is set for Saturday 30 November.
For more than four decades, the Cole Classic has been a cornerstone event at the iconic Manly Beach. It’s one of the world’s most celebrated ocean swim events. And every year a number of Drummoyne Swimming Club swimmers make the trek to Manly to participate.
This summer the Cole Classic will be held on Sunday the 2nd of February 2025. As usual the options are 1 km, 2 km and 5 km.
If you are thinking about doing an ocean swim this is the event for you.
Here is a link to the registration page.
Select the Drummoyne Swimming Club team when you register.
The results for Saturday 2 November 2024 have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, where our eager swimmers took to the water with gusto, despite some northerly winds trying to steal the show.
Let’s give a loud Aussie cheer for the swimmers who qualified for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Trophy final happening on the 23rd of November. If you’re keen on a sneak peek of the trophy contenders, it’s a field of strong competition – watch your backs, folks!
The 100m breaststroke made its debut this season, and boy was it a showcase of gritty performances! The likes of Phil Hayward and Clare Douglas threw down the gauntlet with fierce style as they stormed the length of the pool. Phil did an absolute ripper job, finishing on top in his heat. Keep your eyes peeled for these stalwarts!
And speaking of ripping through the water, Thomas Pacey, our longtime club warrior, clinched the 100m Freestyle heat like the champion he is, with his stopwatch reflecting a personal triumph. His daughter, Jessica Pacey, as new to the club as a hot summer’s day, might just be the next big thing once she gets going – welcome, Jess!
Skye Lewis, representing Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus, got her engine revving in the 100m Freestyle too! Alongside her brother, Jaxon, the Lewis siblings are gaining momentum over their competitors. Don’t go taking your eye off them just yet.
Special shout-out to Adrian Bell, our trusty Club President and all-around good bloke, who not only runs marathons but directs club meets with as much enthusiasm as a seagull chasing a hot chip!
Notably, it was a family affair with the Douglas-Rapisarda clan making a splash, reinforcing the amateur spirit of competitive banter. Keep at it, ladies!
Whether you’re a salty old veteran like our famed “Race Starter” Gerry Tibbertsma or one of the bright-eyed new recruits such as Yunos Yaqub from Russell Lea Public School, today’s display in the pool deserves hearty applause. It was grand to watch everyone giving it their all, each stroke pushing boundaries and lighting the path to personal bests.
Let’s have another dazzling meet next Saturday, folks. Until then, let’s not just chase our points but keep basking in the camaraderie across the pool lanes—family on deck, fun in the sun!
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This markup playfully wraps up the race meet events and highlights, featuring prominent accomplishments and charming rivalries among swimmers both seasoned and new.
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 finalists for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap to be held on 23 November 2024 are as follows:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1696 | Harry FINN |
| 1870 | Laura GODDEN |
| 12 | Thomas PACEY |
| 689 | Joseph COLLEY |
| 1113 | Jaxon LEWIS |
| 1871 | Ned ROBINSON |
It was marvellous to see swimmers coming together last Saturday to fight it out for their suburb in the Canada Bay Cup relay. Congratulations to the swimmers in the Bay Area Barracudas (representing Wareemba, Rodd Point and Abbotsford) who took out the trophy. Thanks to Mayor Michael Megna, our Club Patron, for attending and presenting the trophy to the winners.
This week we have the heats for our first trophy race of the season – the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle (H’cap) trophy. Will Yunos Yaqub be able to defend his title?
This week our races are:
For anyone who wants to look ahead, the weekly racing calendar is available here.
Coming up on the 9th of November we have the heats for our world famous George Wheaton BBB trophy race.
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!
The George Wheaton BBB trophy is the most coveted trophy in the club and has a long and proud history. Although the trophy came about because of a tragedy, the trophy has helped maintain a long term connection and tradition with the club. Check out the history of the trophy detailed on the club’s website.
Select your preferred stroke when signing in to Team App for the event on the 9th.
The Ladies Social night out is coming up on the 14th of November. This season we will be having the event at Kadmus on Lyons Road, Drummoyne. Kadmus has been a keen supporter of the club for a number of years supplying vouchers as raffle prizes for both regular Saturday morning race meets and for the Battle on the Bay. All ladies, swim mum’s, squad swimmers and friends and family are encouraged to come along and celebrate swim club at Kadmus.
RSVP via Team App to confirm your attendance.
Just a reminder that all swimmers need to sign-up to our Team App portal and nominate their races to participate in Saturday racing. Please nominate your preferred races by COB on Fridays and remember to select Yes if any of the races you are doing are time trials (i.e the first time you’ve done a particular race).
Registering by COB Friday helps our esteemed Race Secretary and his team of technicians, the amazing Elizabeth and Charlotte Allan seed the races and minimizes delays to the day’s activities.
Instructions on how to do this are available on our website. If you have any queries about this process please reach out to Adrian on 0424 561 831.
Formal swim club registrations are open. You can formally register by heading to Swim Central. Formal registration is required after you’ve completed a 4 week trial to ensure you’re covered by the club’s insurance policy.
Refer to our Registration page if you need more information.
Don’t forget to tell your friends about our 4 week try before you buy free trial. If you know anyone that is interested in swimming but not sure if they want to commit without trying it out let them know they can come along to 4 weeks of swim club before they have to sign up.
New swimmers will just need to sign up to our TeamApp portal so we have enough details to enter them into races…
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 |
| Now running… | Adult Squads have commenced – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| Now running… | Junior Squads commenced – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2 |
| 2 November 2024 | Saturday Racing 7:30 start, arrive by 7:15 – 100M Freestyle (plus 30M and 20M events) – 100M Breastroke (plus 30M and 20M events) – 200M, 4x30M and 4x20M Freestyle – Time trials for new and upgraded swimmers |
| 14 November 2024 | Ladies Social Night |
| 28 November 2024 | Mens Social Night |
| 21 December 2024 | Last Saturday before the holiday break |
| 18 January 2024 | First Saturday after the holiday break |
| 22 March 2024 | Last Saturday morning races of the season |
Recap on the weekly schedule…
For our new swimmers (and to recap for old hands) the weekly racing order is
| Race 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!
The results for Saturday 26 October 2024 have been published here.
We had the honour of our newly re-elected Mayor and Club Patron Michael Megna presenting the coveted Canada Bay Cup, following the thrilling 8x50m relay. First butterflies and awkward freestyle strokes of the season made the water as busy as Pitt Street during peak hour!
Russell Lea Little Rippers made a splash, but Bay Area Barracudas took home the prize with a time of 5.21.42. Now that’s how you fair dinkum swim your hearts out!
A joyous shout-out to Frances Christodoulou who not only celebrated another splendid year but hit the waters as fresh as a daisy! Meanwhile, our newcomer Elysha Fazzalaro joined her very first club meet, and who knows, might just be the next Thorpie!
Next week’s meet promises to spice things up even more with a few rematches lined up and a chance for some of you to better your PBs. Until then, hang your goggles, rinse your cossies, and prepare to make a bigger splash next Saturday!
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.
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