Category: News

The results for Saturday 7th December 2019, including the 50m Butterfly Championships, have been published here.

The results for Saturday 30th November 2019, including the 50m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

Club Membership and registrations are now OVERDUE! 

If membership is not paid by 31^st December 2019 we will be imposing penalties for late payments, which will include the removal of Club points! 

For instructions on joining the Club or renewing your membership, please click here.

For detailed instructions on using the new Swimming NSW Swim Central system, please read “How do I purchase a membership product in Swim Central”.

We are aware that some people are having issues trying to link family on Swim Central.  As the program is from Swimming NSW it is best to contact them directly if you’re still having problems. Their contact details are (02) 9763 5833 or admin@nsw.swimming.org.au

Active Kids Vouchers

Drummoyne Swimming Club is registered to accept NSW Government Active Kids vouchers to pay for Club membership fees. However, the Swim Central system does not recognise these vouchers, so you will need to pay your membership fees directly then supply us with your voucher code for us to reimburse you. We are only allowed to reimburse you up to the value of your Club fees.

Please send your Active Kids voucher details to our Club Registrar, Michael Donnellan, at registrar@drummoyneswimclub.com.au. The Club will claim the vouchers on your behalf and reimburse you once the funds have been received.

If you get stuck or have any queries about memberships, please contact our Registrar, Michael Donnellan at registrar@drummoyneswimclub.com.au or mobile 0422 453 322.

Following the success of the Ladies’ and Men’s Nights, the Young Adults of the club don’t want to miss out and will be holding their own get-together!

The night is a perfect opportunity to get to know new members and connect with existing members and have some fun.

Details for the young adults night:

When: Saturday 14th December 2019 from 7pm

Where: Drummoyne Sailing Club 

What: Young Adults (18 to 30) 

RSVP: Georgia Kirkpatrick-Jones on 0477 677 267 by 30 Nov 2019.

Looking forward to a fun night out!

Last week we started a new series on getting to know our awesome club volunteers because, as you know, our Club is entirely dependant on the selfless help of its volunteers to keep things running smoothly every week. This week the spotlight is being shone on one of our Junior Squad Coaches and Life Member, Lynette Brown.

Q: Lynette – how many years have you been a club member?

A: On and off for 50 years!

Q: What motivates you to volunteer each week?

A: The club relies on volunteers to function every Saturday. I help where I can with timekeeping, help set up and any ad hoc week-to-week duties that need completing. I also thoroughly enjoy seeing the children progress with their swimming and hence this is why I am a swim trainer for the junior members. Junior squads are run every Tuesday and Thursday at 6am at the pool. All junior members (and their parents) are welcome to join!

Q: What is your favourite memory?

A: Watching the children progress with their swimming technique and improving their swimming times are my favourite memories. I have two examples to share; Last year Sienna was the Tom Williams 50m Freestyle winner. I can vividly remember Tom Williams being the marshall (same role as Matt) many years ago. This moment was very special for me. And also last week I felt so proud seeing some of our junior squads members attempt the 100m Butterfly event – you know who you are! This is why I love being a coach.

Q: What’s the best thing about Swim Club?

A: Everyone gets together for fun and exercise and everyone is treated equally.

Q: What is your favourite stroke?

A: Backstroke

Q: Who is your favourite swimmer?

A: Shane Gould

Q: What is the next PB (Personal Best time) you are aiming for?

A: To swim 50m freestyle and backstroke in 60 seconds. I’m so close – only two seconds away!

Q: Do you have any tips for other swimmers?

A: You can always swim no matter how old, young or injured. Swimming is great!

This Saturday we will be racing for the first points in our Club Championship series, starting with the 50m Freestyle sprint.

For Championship races there are no handicaps – everyone starts on “Go” and the fastest swimmer wins! 

Championship events are raced against swimmers in the same age group and gender, with points awarded to the fastest three swimmers in each group.

Race distances are fixed by age group for each stroke, with younger swimmers racing shorter distances. This week the Under 8’s will race 30m Freestyle and Under 6’s 20m Freestyle.  

Championship events are always raced first on Saturday mornings, followed by Handicap races for the other two events of the day. 

You can read more about the Club Championship rules, event structure and points on our Racing page. 

So now is the time to sharpen up your speed and fitness with squad training every weekday morning down at the pool!