Calling all female swimmers and supporters of Drummoyne Swimming Club!

Join us for a fun Ladies Social evening at Kadmus Restaurant on Thursday, 20th November at 7pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity to relax, chat, and get to know your fellow swimmers outside of the pool in a friendly, social setting. Plus, we’ll be supporting Kadmus, who have been fantastic long-standing supporters of our club.

Whether you’re a regular at training or cheering from the sidelines, all ladies connected to DSC are welcome! Come along for good food, great company, and plenty of laughs.

Please RSVP ASAP via the Event in the TeamApp portal so we can finalise our booking details.

See you there! 💙

When: Thursday, 20th November, 7pm
Where: Kadmus Restaurant
RSVP: TeamApp Event Portal (please respond ASAP)

The results for Saturday 8 November 2025 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — partly cloudy but pleasantly fresh.

What a ripper morning of swimming, chaos and tiny victories. The much-loved (and occasionally confusing) George Wheaton 50m BBB heats were on today — the heat winners have punched their tickets to the final on 29 November, so keep your goggles handy. The refs did heroic work when a timing gremlin struck (more on that below), but the pool still served up a stack of PBs, close finishes and the kind of friendly rivalries that keep our Saturday mornings entertaining.

Highlights & good yarns

• Christian Taylor put on a clinic — swam his 400m freestyle using backstroke and still topped his heat. Class act. Makes the rest of us look like we forgot what a turn is.
• Emilie Krog’s butterfly drew ooohs and ahhhs from the bank — and she backed it up by winning her 50m heat (improved on her recent best). Stylish and fast.
• Young guns and regulars piling up PBs: Edward Pacey (50m), Aodhan Perkins (50m & 200m), Margaret Joy, Renee Carroll, Alex Sellars, Giselle Hamill, Neave Murdoch (a teensy 0.02s PB in her 50m), Ellis Buchanan (turned his earlier DNS into a win), Emilie and Shay Donnellan — excellent work. Every PB is worth a round of applause (and sometimes a Tim Tam).
• Special mention to Thomas Pacey — living his goal by enjoying the best club in Sydney. You’re doing it right, Tom.
• Club business: Elizabeth Allan and Shay Donnellan were elected as Club Captains for 2025/26 — congrats to both. Expect order, or at least very organised chaos.

Handicap shenanigans & timing gremlins

Handicaps did their usual job of making races obvious nail-biters. A couple of lanes looked like they’d been invaded by invisible swimmers this week — we had several DNS and a particularly messy Heat 5 in the 50m where the timing recorded zeros and a handful of finish times came back as VOID. The ref awarded placings so nobody left empty-handed, but we’ll be double-checking gear and timers next Saturday. Thanks to the refs and David Parker (our timing fixer) for juggling the gremlins with a smile.

Who won what today (quick tour)

• 50m freestyle heats — winners included Edward Pacey, Aodhan Perkins, Renee Carroll, Giselle Hamill, Emilie Krog and Ellis Buchanan. Heat 5 was affected by the timing glitch (VOID entries) but the ref sorted the placings.
• Short sprints and time trials — Xiomara put in a time trial, Jack Corbett posted a tidy TT, and a couple of youngsters (Alexander & Xavier Shelby) battled in the 20m/30m races with Alexander taking a close one.
• Form strokes — Christian and Jack slugged it out in a 50m back TT; Jessica Pacey claimed top spot in a 30m back heat.
• Long stuff — our 400m and 200m heats produced strong swims from Ian & Lyndal Allan, Thomas Pacey, William Taylor, Neave Murdoch (great 200/400 form), Luke Sellars and more. Christian’s 400m (backstroke for the full distance) was the headline act.
• Relays — no relays today, just the usual solo mayhem.

Pointscore battles heating up

The series leaders are settling into position but there’s plenty still to race for — margins are tight in several grades. Quick snapshot of the tussles to watch:

• Seniors — Christian Taylor leads on 27 points, with Duncan Lyon and Thomas Pacey nipping at his heels on 26 each. Three-way scrap brewing — it’s anyone’s game if Christian has an “off” week (and he’s human… maybe).
• Seniors Women — Jenny Gaskin sits on 32 while Renee Carroll and Suzie Aitken are locked on 27 each. Emilie Krog (25) is getting closer after today’s impressive displays — a couple of big points in the next few meets and she’s in the mix.
• Under 12 Boys — Aodhan Perkins is storming away on 41. Archie Sullivan (33) and Yunos Yaqub (23) should still keep trying — Aodhan’s consistent scoring is the kind that takes trophies.
• Under 12 Girls — Neave Murdoch (37) and Alena Finn (36) are in a proper two-horse race. Both were strong today — expect fireworks over the next few months.
• Under 10s & below — Edward Pacey (U10 boys, 33) and Jessica Pacey (U10 girls, 34) are both leading their grades; Georgina Aitken (U8 girls, 40) and Arthur Pacey (U6 boys, 45) are dominating their age groups. Under 14 boys have a corker of a tie: Lincoln van Loo and Alex Sellars both on 38 — sibling/age-group bragging rights coming soon.

Rivalries, family feuds and friendly trash-talk

• Old mates Phil Hayward, Gerry Tibbertsma and Duncan Lyon are still trading barbs and points — Phil wants revenge on Rosie and Gerry, and Rosie is cheerfully chasing them down in almost every race. Classic DASC rivalry material.
• The Pacey family put in a huge showing — Thomas enjoying every minute, his kids (Edward, Arthur and little Arthur’s siblings) splashing and scoring, and Emma not far behind. Family points table expanding rapidly.
• Taylor brothers: Christian and William both on deck — one showing elite pedigree, the other reminding us all he was once club champion. Sibling bragging rights on the line.

Notable PBs & “that’ll do” moments

PBs and improvements were everywhere — Edward, Aodhan, Margaret, Renee, Alex, Giselle, Neave (by a whisker), Emilie, Shay and Ellis all shaved time off their recent bests. And for everyone who didn’t get a PB: you still showed up, finished and made a parent proud. We’ll call that a win.

What’s coming up — keep your eyes on these

• George Wheaton 50m BBB final: 29 November — if you won a heat today, you’ll be lining up for the final. Expect tactical strokes, dramatic finishes and the Wheaton family presenting the trophy.
• Handicap finals and other trophy races: lots of heats across the season, so keep stacking points — the pointscore leaders above still have plenty of opportunities to extend or lose their leads.
• Next few meets will include backstroke and medley events and more long-distance races. If you’re chasing series points (or a chocolate Geribo Cup down the track), now’s the time to keep coming back.

New joiners & veterans

Lovely to see new faces and returning squad swimmers — Shay Donnellan (new Junior Technician and now Club Captain — big jump!), Emilie Krog back from uni swim days, and our stalwarts like David Parker keeping the timing gear mostly in one piece. Life-members and older swimmers (we see you, Mark, Gerry, Phil) continue to set the tone: show up, race, have a laugh, help the kids learn the ropes.

Final bits

If your name got called today — congrats. If it didn’t — see you next Saturday and bring a towel, a smile and maybe a spare stopwatch in case the timing box decides to nap again. Great effort from everyone — PBs, near-misses, gutsy swims and more tea than should be allowed on a pool deck. Keep training, keep laughing, and keep cleaning up your lane after you leave.

See you next Saturday — sun, wind or whatever the Bureau has planned. Same time, same place, same glorious mayhem.

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.

This Week’s Racing – Saturday

Welcome to Week 5 of our summer racing season! We’ve got another exciting program lined up again:

Standard Events:

• 50M Freestyle
• 400M Freestyle
• Shorter races (shorter distances for our younger swimmers and those who prefer not to do 400m)

Feature Event – BBB Handicap Heats:

This week marks the beginning of something special – the heats for our World Famous BBB Handicap Trophy Race! The finals will be held on 29th November, so don’t miss your chance to compete for this prestigious trophy.

For those new to the club, the BBB race is a unique Drummoyne Swimming Club tradition where swimmers choose their “B” stroke (Backstroke, Breaststroke, or Butterfly) and compete on handicap. The BBB Trophy is named in honour of George Wheaton – be sure to check out our club website for more details about the fascinating history of this cherished trophy.

Select your stroke via TeamApp when you nominate your races for Saturday.

Women’s Social Event – 20th November

Mark your calendars! Our Women’s Social Event has been rescheduled to Thursday, 20th November at Kadmus in Drummoyne starting at 7pm.

We encourage all women and girls from the club to join us for a fantastic evening of fun and camaraderie. This is also a wonderful opportunity to support Kadmus, one of our valued club sponsors. Don’t miss it!

Please register your attendance via TeamApp so we can advise the team at Kadmus how many to expect.

Perpetual Trophies – Please Return

If you’re currently holding any perpetual trophies from previous seasons, please bring them back to the clubroom at your earliest convenience. We need to prepare these beautiful trophies for this season’s presentation night!

Registration Reminder

All swimmers must formally register through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This includes members who are currently on a free trial.

If you haven’t completed your registration yet, please do so as soon as possible to ensure you’re covered for racing and training.

Join Our Free Squad Sessions

Take your swimming to the next level by joining our club squads – and they’re completely free for all members!

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build fitness, or simply enjoy training with teammates, our squads offer something for everyone. Come along and see the difference quality coaching can make!

See you poolside on Saturday!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

The results for Saturday 1 November 2025 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — partly cloudy and pleasantly mild.

What a ripper of a Saturday: swimmers of all ages turned up, did their thing, and left the announcer with more stories than he had whistle-pips. The timing gear survived (thanks, David Parker), the starter’s grin was on full display (Gerry), and Phil kept the refereeing dignified while plotting his next cheeky comeback. UV was high, so plenty of sunscreen was slapped on between races — slip, slop, slap, then cannonball (gently).

Big picture / meet overview

• No Club Championship races this week — that means no scratch-champ mayhem — but the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap heats rolled out and produced some solid qualifiers for the final on 22 Nov. Winners of today’s heats will be the ones to watch.
• Lots of handicapped sprint, form and long events across the card — plenty of PB chases, a few DNS/DNFs (life happens), and the usual joyful chaos of our Saturday mornings.

Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle (Heats)

• Duncan Lyon absolutely nailed his stated goal — he won Heat 1 and booked his spot in the Geoff Roper final. Mission accomplished, and a perfect answer to his plan to “qualify for the final by winning today’s heat and beat Gerry and Phil.” Cue the smug grin.
• Other heat winners who punched their ticket: Renee Carroll (Heat 2), Liam Gooley (Heat 3), Lyndal Rapisarda (Heat 4), Jude Wilson (Heat 5) and Emilie Krog (Heat 6). That line-up should make the 22 Nov final a proper tussle — expect plenty of strategy, tactical wheeling and harmless gloating afterwards.
• Heads up: Duncan, Phil and Gerry have the makings of an old-school rivalry; with Duncan through from Heat 1 and Phil still in the mix from other events, the Geoff Roper final could be an entertaining replay of the “who can out-handicap whom” saga.

Sprint & Form Highlights

• Christian Taylor — back from his NYC scholarship and still a menace in the pool — took Heat wins and showed flashes of the elite turns we remember. He led a few fields today and kept his name up near the top of the Seniors point score. Can he get back to those 23/26 PBs? Time (and a few more coffees) will tell.
• Phil Hayward, always game, won his 100m freestyle heat and kept up his witty personal goal about “bearing” Rosie and Gerry — Phil’s form and race-craft remain top-shelf for a life member.
• Young guns and little legends: Arthur Pacey continues to dominate the Under‑6 boys leaderboard (three heat wins today), while Max Thompson is doing a sterling job in the Under‑8s — both lads are stacking points and smiles in equal measure.
• Skye Lewis and Camille Borozan delivered strong swims in the shorter events — Skye within sniffing distance of her PBs and Camille knocking off a tidy time-trial. Skye’s still chasing that 100m breast PB — keep at it, Skye!

Form stroke wins & PB chases

• Alex Sellars took the 100m breast heat in fine style — he’s working toward consistency and picked up the win today, showing the improvements that helped him last season.
• Neave Murdoch and Harry Finn were among those who cleaned up in the shorter breast heats; Neave’s 50m breast win was a beauty and keeps her right in the Under‑12 girls’ title chase.
• Renee Carroll used today for a time trial in the 100m breast and came away with a solid result — the long game is paying off.

Handicap Point Score — the close battles

The season standings are shaping into some excellent rivalries. A few headlines:

• Under‑12 Boys: Archie Sullivan (30) and Aodhan Perkins (29) — one point between them. Aodhan’s big day (multiple placings including heat wins) keeps this neck-and-neck; Archie’s consistency means he won’t give it up without a fight. Expect tactical entries from both in coming weeks.
• Under‑14 Boys: Lincoln van Loo is leading the pack on 38 with Alex Sellars chasing on 29. Lincoln’s stacking points across sprints and longs; Alex has the speed to reel him in if he keeps showing up to the short stuff.
• Seniors (Men): Christian Taylor and Duncan Lyon tied on 20 apiece — lumps of bragging rights on the line for both. With both swimming strongly, the next couple of meets could swing the senior men’s series either way.
• Seniors (Women): Jenny Gaskin (25) is out front with Suzie Aitken (22) and Renee Carroll (19) close behind. Plenty of points still available, so the ladies’ battle is far from over.
• Under‑8 Girls: Georgina Aitken is storming away on 30, with Christina Tripolitsiotis on 21. Georgina’s been collecting wins like seashells — an impressive run for our youngest competitors.

Families, school crews & rivalries

• The Pacey clan were out in force — Thomas, Emma (mum), and the kids (Edward, Jessica, tiny Arthur). Arthur and Edward both had excellent short-course efforts; Jessica added more points in the Under‑10 girls’ series. Family bragging rights remain hotly contested at the barbecue.
• The Allan twins (Elizabeth and Charlotte) continue to be a local phenomenon — Elizabeth still leading the Under‑16 girls’ standings and always trying to “beat dad” (Ian Allan). Dad’s doing his best to stay competitive in the 35+ events.
• We had school connections popping up around the pool — kids from Russell Lea, Rosebank and other local schools all racing for the Club (not the school teams, of course). Great to see the community mix: old-timers like Patricia Douglas and newcomers joining the younger lanes.
• Rivalries to savour: Gerry vs Duncan vs Phil (classic), Christian vs the clock (return-to-form), and Archie vs Aodhan (junior showdown). Keep the banter friendly, folks — the water’s for swimming, the coffee’s for the rest of it.

New joiners, veterans & off-pool notes

• Welcome to our new juniors who made a splash in time trials — lovely to see new faces like Ellis Buchanan and the Gooley youngsters getting involved.
• Big cheers to our veterans and volunteers: David Parker (timing fixer extraordinaire), Phil (referee), Gerry (starter) and our Committee peeps (Thomas Pacey and others) who keep the whole circus running.
• Points of interest: Cara Parker (now a London paramedic) was missed today but remains a club legend when she drops in. Christian Taylor’s return from his US scholarship is a highlight — great to have him back swimming with mates.

Drama, DNS and DQ (gently delivered)

• As always, a few DNS/DQs crept in — Belle Paton and a handful of others had paperwork or timing issues resulting in VOID/DNS marks. No drama beyond a shrug and a promise to come back hungrier next week. If you’ve ever had a “-7.00” finish time, you know the story: life, kids, alarm clocks.
• Luke Sellars had a DQ in a 100m breast heat but still contributed strong racing elsewhere — chalk it up to racing hard and learning fast.

Looking forward — what to watch next

• Geoff Roper final on 22 Nov — heat winners today have the bragging rights, but the final will be where reputations are made. Duncan, Renee, Jude, Emilie, Liam, Lyndal and the rest will be fighting for that perpetual trophy.
• Handicap point-score battles are tight in several age groups — Archie vs Aodhan (Under‑12 boys) and Christian vs Duncan (Seniors men) are must-see rivalries over the coming weeks. A single 4‑point heat win can change everything.
• Keep an eye on Under‑14 and Under‑16 fields — Lincoln, Alex, Luke and Elizabeth are all within striking distance of moving up the leaderboards if they target certain events.

Final word: great grit and big smiles all round. Whether you came for a PB, a bit of gentle revenge on a sibling, or to qualify for a final (looking at you, Duncan), you did the Club proud. See you next Saturday — sunscreen on, banter ready, and cheers to more personal goals ticked off (no bellyflops, Clare!).

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 Season Heats Up!

Welcome to Week 4 of our Summer Racing Season! The competition is getting fierce and we’re seeing some outstanding performances across all age groups. This week brings an exciting mix of sprint and endurance events, plus an important qualifying opportunity for one of our prestigious club trophies.

This Week’s Events

100M Freestyle – The perfect middle-distance event! Fast enough to be exciting, long enough to require strategy and pacing. Get ready to put in a solid effort from start to finish.

100M Breaststroke – Technical precision meets power. The breaststroke is all about rhythm, timing, and that explosive kick. Who will dominate the pool this week?

200M Freestyle – Our distance event for the week, and an important one! This race will serve double duty (see below for details about the Geoff Roper Trophy).

As always, modified distances will be available for our junior swimmers to ensure everyone competes at an appropriate level.

Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy

Important Notice: This week’s 200M Freestyle races will act as qualifying heats for the prestigious Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy race, which will be held on 22nd November.

Make sure you give it your all this week – your time will determine your handicap for the trophy race. This is one of our most exciting events of the season, where handicapping ensures every swimmer has a genuine chance at victory!

Perpetual Trophy Returns

Attention Trophy Holders! If you currently hold any of the club’s perpetual trophies from previous seasons, please bring them back to the clubroom at your earliest convenience. We need to ensure all trophies are accounted for and ready for poolside presentations and engraving as we progress through this season. Thank you for your cooperation!

Registration Reminder

Don’t forget to register for through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This is a requirement for all swimmers, including those on free trials.

If you need assistance with Swim Central, our club administrators are always happy to help.

Join Our Squad Training Sessions

Take your swimming to the next level with our FREE squad training sessions! Our experienced coaches provide expert guidance in a friendly, supportive environment.

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Squad training is invaluable for improving technique, building endurance, and preparing for race conditions. Whether you’re aiming for personal bests or trophy glory, regular squad attendance will help you achieve your goals. All abilities welcome!

See You at the Pool!

We’re looking forward to another fantastic week of racing. Remember to warm up, pace yourself in those longer events, and cheer on your clubmates!

Best of luck to all swimmers – especially those chasing fast times for the Geoff Roper Trophy!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

Our amazing Harry Thompson has been competing at the School Sport Australia Games in Ballarat. As every student of Australian history will know, Ballarat is all about gold. And Harry has been mining his very own little treasure trove…

Harry’s results include:

• 1st place in the 4 x 50M Relay
• 1st place in the 4 x 50M Medley Relay
• 6th place in the 50M Freestyle event in a new PB of 30.97 seconds

It’s crazy to think Harry is the 6th fastest freestyler in his age group in the country!

Congratulations Harry and family…

The results for Saturday 25 October 2025 have been published here.

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.

Ready to Race!

Welcome to Week 3 of our Summer Racing Season! We hope you’re all enjoying the competition and the fantastic atmosphere poolside. This week brings another exciting lineup of events that will test speed, technique, and endurance.

This Week’s Events

Get ready to dive in for the following races:

50M Freestyle – Our classic sprint event! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or trying to claim bragging rights, this is your chance to show your speed.

50M Butterfly – Time to showcase those powerful arms and undulating rhythm. The fly can be challenging, but it’s always a crowd favourite!

200M Medley – The ultimate test of versatility. All four strokes in one race – this event separates the all-rounders from the specialists.

As always, we’ll be running modified distances for our junior swimmers, ensuring everyone gets a chance to compete at an appropriate level.

Registration Reminder

Please remember to register as a club member through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This applies to all swimmers, including those on free trials. Registration is important as, among other things, it ensures that you are covered by Swimming Australia’s insurance policy.

If you need help navigating Swim Central, please reach out to our club administrators who are happy to assist.

Join Our Squad Training Sessions

Want to improve your technique and build fitness between race days? Our club squads are completely FREE for all members and provide excellent coaching in a supportive environment.

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Squad training is the perfect way to work on your starts, turns, and stroke technique while building the endurance you need to perform your best on race day. All skill levels are welcome!

Squads start at 6 am in Lanes 1 and 2.

See You Poolside!

We can’t wait to see everyone racing this week. Remember to warm up properly, stay hydrated, and most importantly – have fun and support your fellow club members!

Good luck to all our swimmers!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee