Race At Your Pace!
Speedo Sprint Series is fast approaching, so get your entries in quick!
The Heats will be held on 7th February 2009 at Bexley Swim Centre in two age-based sessions:
For a copy of the Speedo Sprint Series program, visit the MetSEA web site.
The closing date for entries is 30th January 2009, but earlier submission would be appreciated.
BSC Rockdale Swimming Club Inc will be holding its Australia Day Annual Carnival on Saturday 24th January 2009, in association with Rockdale City Council.
This swim meet offers 50m events in the 8-13 years age groups, which makes it an ideal lead-up to the Speedo Sprint Series.
For a copy of the race program, visit the
BSC Rockdale Swimming Club web site.
Entries close at 5pm on 21st January 2009.
Cronulla Swim Club will be holding its 2009 Open Carnival on 31st January 2009 at Caringbah Leisure Centre.
This swim meet offers 50m events in the 8-13 years age groups, which makes it an ideal lead-up to the Speedo Sprint Series.
For further information, visit the
Cronulla Swim Club web site.
Entries close on 23 January 2009.
MetSEA will be holding a Development Meet at MLC Aquatic Centre in Burwood on 28th February 2009, starting at 2pm.
For further information, visit the MetSEA web site.
Congratulations to Bernadette Flannery and Jack Slater for outstanding performances in the 2008 Pacific School Games in Canberra in the week ended 6 December 2008.
Bernadette won a gold medal in the Mixed 200m Medley Relay, a bronze medal in the Girls 50m Breaststroke and finished 4th in the Mixed 200m Freestyle Relay.
Jack shaved one second off his personal best time in the 100m Breaststroke, finishing up a credible 14th against extremely stiff competition.
Congratulations to Frances Christodoulou who was elected Girl Captain and Thomas O’Neill who was elected Boy Captain. They follow many fine young Club members of the past, over our 104 year history.
Congratulations to Nicholas Smyth, who has excelled in the MetSEA Area Championships on 30 November 2008, including a win in the 100m breaststroke and 2nd places in the 200m backstroke and 200m Individual Medley, continuing the strong tradition of our Club in regional events. Full results are available here.
Congratulations to Jack Slater for smashing his own Club Record for 50m Breaststroke in the Championship event on 6 December 2008, setting a new time of 34.23s in his Heat and 34.70s in the Final.
Do you want to ‘Swim Like the Stars’?
19-23 January 2009 The Southport School, Gold Coast, Qld
‘Swim Like the Stars‘ is a new, nationally recognised swim camp organised by swimming’s governing body, Swimming Australia.
‘Swim Like the Stars‘ is the ONLY camp of its kind open to the general public, which is endorsed by Swimming Australia. This pioneering swim camp will feature world class coaching, state of the art facilities, full accommodation, meals and special appearances by Australian Swim Team members.
The 4 day camps is for swimmers aged 12 years or older (as at 1 Jan 2009) and have achieved the minimum performance standards outlined below. This is to ensure the swimmer has the necessary ability to participate in the camp and to assist with training group allocations.
| Stroke | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 FS | 36.00 |
| 100 FS | 1:19.00 |
| 200 FS | 2:45.00 |
| 400 FS | 5:45.00 |
| 50 BK | 45.00 |
| 100 BK | 1:32.00 |
| 50 BRS | 50.00 |
| 100 BRS | 1:46.00 |
| 50 BF | 41.00 |
| 100 BF | 1:35.00 |
| 200 IM | 3:07.00 |
For more information, visit Swim Like the Stars or visit www.swimming.org.au
Swimming Metro South East Area (MetSEA) is holding the following Meets at the end of November:
Program Details
)MetSEA is a new Association, formed in March 2008 as an amalgamation of the City of Sydney District Swimming Association Inc and other swimming associations in the region, to promote swim meets in our area. The City of Sydney District Swimming Association Inc previously held the City of Sydney Carnivals, in which our Club has enjoyed considerable success. Club members are encouraged to represent our Club at MetSEA meets to continue our proud track record.
See the MetSEA Calendar for further information about these events and other meets.
Note: Entries close this Thursday 20 November 2008!/strong>