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A handful of our adult squad swimmers participated in The Big Swim on Australia Day last Sunday. There were two events: a 1km swim at Palm Beach and the big 2.5-2.8km swim from Palm Beach to Whale Beach.

The weather was great but beach conditions were a bit challenging, with tough tides and waves. A huge achievement for everyone who competed. Please see below photos of some of the brave swimmers and spectators!

If you’re interested in training up for future ocean swims or improving your fitness and stamina for Saturday racing, please join the adult squad down at the pool at 6am on Monday and Wednesday mornings and 5.30am on Friday mornings.

The Cole Classic is on in Manly this Sunday 2^nd February and a few members will be swimming in the 1km or 2km events or braving the 5km long distance. Good luck to all of those competing!

The results for Saturday 25th January 2020 have been published here.

We have a big program this week for the Australia Day long weekend.

Wave your flags and cheer on your friends and family in the races below:

• Week 3 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events for Under 10’s and 35 & Overs
• 100m, 50m, 30m, 20m Freestyle
• Heats for the Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke Handicap Trophy
• 50m, 30m, 20m Breaststroke
• Final for the George Russel 400m Handicap Trophy
• 400m, 200m, 4x30m, 4x20m Freestyle

We’re very proud to report that club member Christian Taylor continues his climb to the top of Australian swimming! 

He smashed his PB’s in all of his races at the NSW State Age Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in December 2019. 

His efforts saw him qualify for the National Championships in March with these impressive results:

• 50m Freestyle – 4th – 23:94 secs
• 100m Freestyle – 4th – 52:57 secs
• 100m Backstroke – 2nd – 59:27 secs
• 200m Backstroke – 3rd – 2:10:84

Members watched in awe as Christian swam so fast and smoothly on Saturday, especially when he nearly won his 100m Freestyle event swimming Backstroke!

Christian has ramped up his training to at least 5 days per week and we wish him every success in fulfilling his dreams as a reward for his hard work and dedication.

Adult squads are back in full stroke on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  They are a great way to train for Saturday racing and some popular ocean swims.

Everyone of all abilities is more than welcome to come along and train with us. The Monday and Wednesday squads go from 6am-7am and Friday training starts at 5.30am in lanes 1 and 2 at Drummoyne Pool.  

There’s a very active WhatsApp group to keep everyone informed of the squad’s activities, upcoming ocean swims and other banter!

After a devastating holiday break that was tarnished by bushfire destruction, we were thankful for some long-awaited rain that held off for our first meet back.

We had a great turnout and the pool was a perfect temperature. Some of our brave (crazy) swimmers even tackled the 100m Butterfly for more of a challenge!

Everyone dug deep to buy raffle tickets, with all proceeds being donated to BlazeAid. BlazeAid is assisting rural families impacted by the recent bushfires by providing volunteers and materials to rebuild fences on properties. Their base camps also help rebuild these affected communities.

The club raised a total of $234.30 that was donated to BlazeAid, and gratefully acknowledged by the organisation. Thank you to everyone for their generosity.

Find more at www.blazeaid.com.au.

The results for Saturday 18th January 2020 have been published here.