Open invitation to all past members of Drummoyne Swimming Club…
Drummoyne Swimming Club has a long and successful history, made richer by the people who have swum with the Club over the years. We appreciate that many members move on once their kids grow up or they prefer fitness training over early morning races. But we also know that members retain fond memories and friendships from their time at Swim Club. Maintaining a connection with our past is an important part of continuing the traditions and strengths of the club.
So, on behalf our the current crop of swimmers I would like to extend an invitation to all past swimmers to please join us for a morning tea at our final meet of the season on Saturday the 27th of March 2021.
We would be especially pleased to welcome any Life Members who can make it along for the event.
We’ll supply the tea, coffee and croissants and you supply the stories of past glories!
Don’t forget to bring your togs and have a swim if you wish!
Lynette Brown and the Chook – surely someone must have an explanation for this?
While hot chocolate may have sold better than ice blocks, people threw their support behind a great cause last Saturday purchasing raffle tickets and Zooper Doopers to support the charity Food Bank. In total an amazing $397.45 was raised. Thank you to everybody who supported the cause.
Food Bank is the largest hunger relief charity in Australia, providing food and groceries to front line charities that feed vulnerable Australians.
Former Club Treasurer and Club Historian has registered “Friends of Drummoyne Pool” as a community group for clean-up day.
If anyone is interested and able, meet at the western end of the pool car park at 10am on Sunday 7 March 2021. Bring hat, gloves, water, sturdy plastic bags and shoes suitable for rocks and bush around Sisters Bay – the area next to the pool.
For further information about participating in this day, please contact Phil Hayward or James Simmons.
About Clean Up Australia
Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.
What was started thirty years ago, by an “average Australian bloke” who had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard has now become the nation’s largest community-based environmental event.
Of course, Australia’s waste challenges can’t be solved in just one day, so over the past three decades, Clean Up Australia has evolved into an organisation that works with community, government and businesses to provide practical solutions to help us all live more sustainably every day of the year.
Today our focus is as much on preventing rubbish entering our environment as it is removing what has already accumulated.
It is hard to believe that this initiative began as the inspiration of one man, Ian Kiernan. An avid sailor, Ian was shocked and disgusted by the pollution and rubbish that he continually encountered in the oceans of the world. Taking matters into his own hands, Ian organised a community event with the support of a committee of friends, including co-founder Kim McKay AO.
This simple idea ignited an enthusiasm and desire among the local community to get involved and make a difference. And surely if a capital city could be mobilised into action, then so could the whole nation! And so it was that Clean Up Australia Day was born in 1990.
Well, the Canada Bay Club All Schools Relay was swum and won.
Thanks to the timing equipment for causing a little bit of controversy with the handicapping and results.
Russell Lea Public School Team 6 comprising Cohen van Loo, Noah Hale Jody Fowley and Grace Fowler were worthy winners.
Jody’s victory comes hot on the heels of her gold medal performance at the Battle on the Bay. After the relay Jody said her sights were now set on Tokyo 2021,
A huge Thank You to Andrew Wooley from the Canada Bay Club who came along to watch the race and hand out the trophy at the end of the proceedings.
Our “B” for the week is Butterfly with the heats of the Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly Handicap. Will Toby Hansen be able to back up his magnificent win from last season and make another final?
On top of this we have our inaugural Canada Bay Club sponsored All Schools Relay. We have a brand new trophy and Andrew Wooley, Business Development and Community Engagement Manager at the Canada Bay Club coming along to present it. Relay entries are now closed and we’re busy putting the teams together.
Battle on the Bay
Well done to all our swimmers at the Battle on the Bay and well done to Ashfield Swimming Club for putting on such a magnificent event. Make sure you check out the earlier posts with the results. Might be our turn next year…
A few more photos from the day.
We’ll work on everyone looking at the one camera next time.
Happy little Vegemites.
What you grow up to be if you eat all the vegemite in the house.
More bling for the Fowler household.
Relay action.
Good to see the club colours on display.
The things you do to keep yourself amused at a swimming carnival. A special prize this Saturday for whoever can name the owners of these fine feet in order…
The Simpsons… Ashleigh and Steve “Bart” Simpson. Quality Daddy Daughter time at the pool.
Thanks Lynette for helping ensure things ran to plan – especially for helping Tadhg Donnellan with herding cats for the relays.
Open invitation to all past members of Drummoyne Swimming Club…
Drummoyne Swimming Club has a long and successful history, made richer by the people who have swum with the Club over the years. We appreciate that many members move on once their kids grow up or they prefer fitness training over early morning races. But we also know that members retain fond memories and friendships from their time at Swim Club. Maintaining a connection with our past is an important part of continuing the traditions and strengths of the club.
So, on behalf our the current crop of swimmers I would like to extend an invitation to all past swimmers to please join us for a morning tea at our final meet of the season on Saturday the 27th of March 2021.
We would be especially pleased to welcome any Life Members who can make it along for the event.
We’ll supply the tea, coffee and croissants and you supply the stories of past glories!
Don’t forget to bring your togs and have a swim if you wish!
As a second charitable initiative, we’re proposing to get involved with Laps for Life in support of youth mental health.
Laps for Life is a swimming challenge that raises money to support youth mental health initiatives by Reachout.com.
Why Laps for Life?
One in four young people in Australia is currently experiencing a mental health difficulty, and 70% of those who need help, don’t get it. This isn’t the only concerning statistic, as sadly, suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.
For me, mental health is a very personal topic. Having experienced mental health difficulties, I understand how tough it can be and the toll it can take on your life. I want to assist as many people as possible to improve their mental health.
Ian Thorpe AM, Patron and Board Member of ReachOut Australia
What are we doing?
We’ll be counting laps from Junior Squads towards a goal of swimming 10,000 metres.
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