The results for Saturday 4th November 2023 have been published here.
Results Week 5
George Wheaton 50m BBB Handicap Qualifiers
The finalists for the George Wheaton 50m BBB Handicap to be held on 25 November 2023 are as follows:
| ID | Name | Stroke |
|---|---|---|
| 1626 | Arabella DIXON | Breaststroke |
| 1079 | Ben PLAYFORD | Breaststroke |
| 1738 | Suzie AITKEN | Backstroke |
| 281 | James SIMMONS | Breaststroke |
| 1593 | Erica BHATTI | Backstroke |
| 1389 | Hayden HOWARD | Breaststroke |
| 1689 | Paul MARTIN | Backstroke |
Week 5: BBB heats and 400M Freestyle!
This week we have the heats for everyone’s favourite, and Drummoyne Swimming Club’s most unique race, the BBB.
Our program is as follows:
| Event | Detail |
| Sprint | 50M, 30M or 20M Freestyle |
| Form Stroke | 50M BBB 50M 30M or 20M Backstroke |
| Distance Event | 400M Freestyle (for those that have qualified) 4 x 50M Freestyle 4 x 30M Freestyle 4 x 20M Freestyle |
The George Wheaton BBB heats
BBB is short for Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. It’s a unique event in which competitors race each other with different “B” strokes in the same race on handicap. So a swimmer in one lane may swim Butterfly, another Breaststroke and a third Backstroke!
To enter the BBB you just need to nominate your stroke using TeamApp. We ask that all swimmers complete their stroke nomination before Friday COB so that the heats can be set up properly.
All going well we hope to have members of the Wheaton family join us on pool deck at the final to present the winner with the trophy.
Check out the George Wheaton BBB page on our website to learn about the story behind this race.
Ladies Social Night
Our first social event for the season is coming up fast. The Ladies social night out is being held on 9 November at the R&B Grillhouse on Victoria Road Drummoyne starting at 7pm. The R&B Grillhouse is a major sponsor and this event is a great way to show our support and gratitude.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend using TeamApp Event so we can make a booking.
The men’s night out will follow a couple of weeks later on 23 November.
New Club Captains
Congratulations to our new club Captains Hannah Svoboda and Denver Pelly.
Hannah and Denver will take up their new duties this weekend and we look forward to their contributions this season.
Thanks again to our outgoing captains Zoe Romaniuk and Matthew Svoboda.
Geoff Roper 200M FS Handicap Trophy Finalists
Congratulations to those who won their heats last weekend and are through to the final of the Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap trophy race on 19 November:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1324 | Yunos YAQUB |
| 1614 | Arden HARTLEY |
| 1738 | Suzie AITKEN |
| 1586 | Rex WILSON |
| 1375 | Abigail KERR |
| 1431 | Thomas PEARSON |
| 1126 | Denver PELLY |
Week 4 results
In case you missed them, times and points from last week can be found on the results page results page.
Men’s and Ladies Social Nights coming up soon… RSVP now
The men’s and ladies social nights are coming up very soon so keep the following dates free:
Ladies Social Night Out – Thu 9 November, 7pm at the R&B Grillhouse
Men’s Social Night Out – Thu 23 November, 7pm at the R&B Grillhouse
Please go to the Drummoyne Swimming Club TeamApp site/app to RSVP so can get a handle on numbers and reserve a table.
Results Week 4
Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap Qualifiers
The finalists for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap to be held on 18 November 2023 are as follows:
| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| 1324 | Yunos YAQUB |
| 1614 | Arden HARTLEY |
| 1738 | Suzie AITKEN |
| 1586 | Rex WILSON |
| 1375 | Abigail KERR |
| 1431 | Thomas PEARSON |
| 1126 | Denver PELLY |
Week 4: 100M Breaststroke and Geoff Roper 200M F/S Handicap Heats
We had a lovely morning last Saturday with warm weather and sunny skies. Swimmers had fun with butterfly and the medley! This week the action keeps coming with breaststroke and a 200M freestyle. Excitingly, we have the heats for our first trophy race – the Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle handicap race. Last year’s winner was Hayden Howard. Hayden has already posted some great times this summer. Will someone be able to knock him off this time?
Our program is as follows:
| Event | Detail |
| Sprint | 100M Freestyle 50M, 30M or 20M Freestyle |
| Form Stroke | 100M Breaststroke 50M, 30M or 20M Butterfly |
| Distance Event | 4 x 50M Freestyle* 4 x 30M Freestyle 4 x 20M Freestyle *incl the Geoff Roper handicap trophy heats |
A young(er) Will Taylor and Sarah Lyon presenting the Geoff Roper trophy a few years back.
Club Captains
We’ve got one nomination each for the male and female Club Captain positions. If you think this is the job for you please drop Adrian a message. We’ll hold elections, if required, on Saturday to fill the roles.
World Famous BBB
On Saturday the 4th of November we will hold the heats for the George Wheaton BBB handicap race. BBB is short for Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. It’s a unique event in which competitors race each other with different “B” strokes in the same race on handicap. So a swimmer in one lane may swim Butterfly, another Breaststroke and a third Backstroke!
This year there is no separate entry form. You just need to nominate your stroke using TeamApp.
All going well we hope to have members of the Wheaton family join us on pool deck again to present the winner with the trophy.
Check out the George Wheaton BBB page on our website to learn about the story behind this race.
Hail Rex!
Last weekend, after smashing out some wonderful swims at Drummoyne Pool, Rex Wilson headed up river to Homebush to compete in the Metro South West Championships (as part of the MLC Burwood team).
Rex swam superbly again and came home with two gold medals and a bronze.
Upcoming events
Our first social events for the season are coming up in November. Please pencil these dates in to your diary:
- 9 November | Ladies night out
- 23 November | Men’s night out
The events will start at 7pm and be held at the R&B Grillhouse on Victoria Road Drummoyne. The R&B Grillhouse is a major sponsor and these events are a great way to show our support and gratitude.
Thanks Noah and Cohen (and Oscar)
Thanks to Noah and Cohen for making tea and coffee for the timekeepers and race officials on Saturday. And thanks to Oscar who graciously helped to wash up the mess.
Week 3 results
In case you missed them, times and points from last week can be found on the results page results page.
Results Week 3
Week 3: Butterfly and Medley!
This week we really ramp things up with our first butterfly race and our first medley race.
Our program is as follows:
| Event | Detail |
| Sprint | 50M Freestyle 30M or 20M Freestyle |
| Form Stroke | 50M Butterfly 30M or 20M Butterfly |
| Distance Event | 4 x 50M Medley 4 x 30M Medley 4 x 20M Medley |
Upcoming events
Our first social events for the season are coming up in November. Please pencil these dates in to your diary:
- 9 November | Ladies night out
- 23 November | Men’s night out
The events will start at 7pm and be held at the R&B Grillhouse on Victoria Road Drummoyne. The R&B Grillhouse is a major sponsor and these events are a great way to show our support and gratitude.
Week 2 results
In case you missed them, times and points from last week can be found on the results page results page.
Step up to help out…
Saturday morning volunteers needed
As we get into the swing of another exciting season of Saturday morning swim meets, we are reaching out to our esteemed community members for some additional support. Our swim meets are an integral part of our club’s vibrant atmosphere, fostering friendly competition and a sense of camaraderie among our young and not so young swimmers. To ensure these events run smoothly and efficiently, we are in need of more volunteers to help officiate and manage various aspects of the meets.
Volunteering at the swim meets is not only a great way to contribute to the success of our club, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to get involved and connect with fellow members. No prior experience is necessary, as we will provide all the necessary training and guidance to ensure you feel confident in your role. Whether you’re a seasoned swimming enthusiast or simply someone who loves being part of a dynamic community, your support will be immensely valued and appreciated.
Some of the weekly roles we are seeking assistance with include:
Starter – Gerry, our esteemed regular starter, is back again for another year of swim club. Despite looking just old enough to be a dad, Gerry is actually a grandfather. He will likely miss a few weeks here and there with grand parenting duties. Plus we need someone to cover the races that he swims in.
Referee – Being referee is a great job. You get the chance to disqualify peeps that are challenging you in the point score table. Who wouldn’t want to yield that awesome power? More seriously, the role of the referee is to make sure swimmers are starting on handicap times and swimming correctly. It can be rewarding to help kids with racing tips to ensure they don’t get pinged in championship races or other events. Lynette and Phil are our regular Referees and would be happy to train additional members up.
Marshall – Matt O’Connor, our regular Marshall for the last 20+ years, is occupied with other activities this season and will be making guest appearances only. Dave Parker has stepped into the breach but we need some other booming voices to step up and wrangle racers to the starting blocks.
Timekeepers – we generally have no issues with timekeepers and the support of all our members is appreciated. Please just continue to keep an eye and ear out if there is a call for timekeepers during meets.
Photographer – If you are a master with a camera phone this job is for you. We want someone each week to help capture action shots from the races and pool deck. Camera phone supplied. Photos upload directly to our photos drive. No downloading or uploading necessary.
If you are able to help with any of these activities on Saturday mornings, please reach out to Adrian or one of the above-mentioned personnel.
Let’s make this season’s swim meets at Drummoyne Swimming Club the best ones yet!
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