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The season may be winding down, but we’re going out with a splash! Join us for Drummoyne Swimming Club’s final race meet of the season and our Annual Family Fun Day – a morning packed with serious racing, hilarious novelty events, and a well-earned club lunch to celebrate a fantastic season.

📅 Date: 22 March 2025
📍 Location: Drummoyne Swimming Pool and GRILL”D
⏰ Time: 7:00 start for those who want to do the 800M – novelty races to follow after the 800M races. Lunch will start at GRILL’D from 11:30.

The Morning Line-Up

🏆 800M Freestyle Championship – We kick off with the big one! Come ready to race or cheer on our club’s distance champions as they battle it out for glory.

🎭 Novelty Races Galore! – Once the serious racing is done, it’s time to let loose with some of our most-loved, laugh-out-loud events:
🛟 Inflatables Race – Bring your floatie and paddle for victory!
🩴 Thong Race – The only time losing a thong in the pool is encouraged!
🏄 Boogie Board Race – Choose your chariot wisely and ride the waves to glory!

Finally, we’ll have the most important races of the season, the:

Family relay, and

the Geribo Cup (the great race for the chocolate trophy)

We’ll seek entries over the couple of weeks.

🚨 Don’t forget to bring your inflatables, thongs, and boogie boards!

Post-Race Celebrations at Grill’d! 🍔

After a morning of swimming, fun, and friendly competition, we’ll head over to Grill’d for our End of Season Club Lunch. The club will be covering lunch for all the kids! A huge thank you to Grill’d for their support this season.

It’s our final get-together before the off-season, so let’s make it a day to remember. See you poolside!

The results for Saturday 1 March 2025, including the 100m Breaststroke Championships and Week 5 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, as the local swimmers made a splash at the Saturday morning meet. Old man weather didn’t know what hit him – sunny skies and only the odd almighty shower later on. A true-blue Aussie pool day!

Highlights from the Pool

Linda Chalker and Sally Kudrna went head-to-head in the Open Women’s 100m Breaststroke. Sally took the victory by a mere whisker, but Linda’s technique remains a thing of beauty.

In the Under 12s, Jude Wilson was ace, clocking 1:40.05 in the 100m Breaststroke, besting his previous time! Archie Murrow had a battle on his hands, but finished strong to nab second place.

Then there was the ever-speedy Skye Lewis, who seems to be racing herself at this point. She snagged first in the Under 12 Girls and the Open Women’s 100m Breaststroke events. Look out champs, Skye’s on the rise like a ripper shark!

Handicap Points Race – It’s Tight!

The Handicap Series heats were a family affray, topping the charts were the Manners family dominating the Under 8s while the Sellars siblings, Luke and Alex, took on their respective heats like seasoned pros. Luke jammed through the 100m Breaststroke in 2:13.72, setting the pool on fire!

Perpetual Battles and Rivalries – Who Had the Edge?

In the Senior Men’s division, Denver Pelly keeps hold of the top spot with his consistent performances. On the flip slide, Adam Christodoulou, while “fast when he feels like it”, opted for a more relaxed approach today – we all know those late-night barbecues can take their toll!

Thomas Pacey showed the young ones how it’s done in his 100m Freestyle Heat with a time of 1:15.69. The Pacey lineage is alive and kicking, spearheaded by the ever-enthusiastic Edward Pacey in the Junior ranks.

Family and Fun Alongside New Entrants

Happy belated birthday to young Lincoln van Loo, who celebrated with a triumph in his 200m Freestyle Handicap heat. The Murrows joined the club recently and have already made splashes in the Under 12s – a mighty welcome to them!

We’ve got a new shooter in the mix too! Archie Murrow plunged into his 100m Breaststroke to grab second place. Keep at it mate – Olympic dreams are made here at Drummoyne!

What a Day at the Pool!

All in all, it’s been just another cracker at Drummoyne. Stay tuned, folks, we’ve got big plans for next week to keep splashing through the summer.

Nobody does it like us – weather can’t hold us back! Catch ya all next weekend!

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.

We’re diving into another exciting week at Drummoyne Swimming Club! This Saturday, we’ve got a fantastic lineup of races, with something for everyone:

🏆 100m Breaststroke Championships – Get ready to battle it out for championship glory!
🏊‍♂️ Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 100m Freestyle – Week 5 – Our youngest swimmers continue their series.
💪 35 & Over 100m Freestyle – Week 5 – A chance for our seasoned swimmers to shine.
⏱ 400m Handicap Races – Strategy and endurance will be key!

For those who prefer shorter events, don’t worry—there will be plenty of opportunities to get in the water and race at your own pace.

See you at the pool for another great morning of competition, camaraderie, and fun! 🏊‍♀️☀️

Battle on the Bay

Thanks to everyone who registered for the Battle on the Bay. The event promises to be a fun afternoon and a good chance to compete together as a team. I’m sure we’ll have a red hot crack at wresting the title from Leichhardt, or at the very least lifting the chocolate trophy with our very strong 10 x 50M relay team. The final list of events and relay participants will be available soon, so keep an eye out for it.

Season calendar

As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:

Date	Activity
Ongoing…	Senior Squads (12 yo +) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Ongoing…	Junior Squads – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Sunday 9 March	Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield
22 March 2024	Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d!
25 May 2025	Annual Presentation

Congratulations to our budding triathletes Hugo Smith, Tom Smith and Aodhan Perkins who competed in events at the Husky triathlon festival over the weekend.

The results for Saturday 22 February 2025, including the 200m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, with the sun shining brightly and a bit of a breeze to keep things interesting! 🌞

Highlights & Splashy Affairs

This week’s meet was jam-packed with action as we hosted the 200m Freestyle Championships. Our young gun, Harry Thompson, set the pool on fire with a new club record in the U10 Boys 200m freestyle! Even Denver Pelly‘s 2016 record took a backstroke to Harry’s speed. 🏊‍♂️🏆

Tom Williams 50m Freestyle Trophy

• In the Women’s Final, Heidi Chalker proved that a casual “stroll” across the water in 54.18 seconds was enough to claim the top spot! Meanwhile, Elizabeth Allan laughed her way to second place, asking everyone why her handicap isn’t as good as her jokes. 😄
• The Men’s Final was a nail-biter, with Max Thompson gripping the lead, while Alessandro Rapisarda hot on his heels broke his recent best time!

Budding Rivalries and Family Feuds

The pace was fierce between the Pacey and Thompson families, with Thomas Pacey winking as if to say, “Catch me if you can,” while Edward Pacey cheered his dad on from dry land. The Christodoulou siblings Frances and Adam brought the heat with slick swims – perhaps motivated by nothing more than sheer sibling rivalry. 🔥

Perpetual Trophy Hangouts

Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly heats were all the buzz, with Hannah Aitken emerging as the supreme butterfly queen, surpassing her past best time – surely, goodness is in her gill-bearing genes! 🦋

Newcomers & Club Veterans

Welcome to our new faces, Ella Peake and Max Thompson – they came, they swam, they conquered the complete delight of being part of the DASC family. Meanwhile, legends like Phil Hayward enjoyed a comfy seat this Saturday, aging like fine wine, reminiscing about his glory days. 🍷

Birthday Cheers!

🎉 It’s also congrats to Gerry Tibbertsma, our seasoned “Old Dutch fox,” who stayed dry this weekend but celebrated his birthday yesterday! 🎂

Closing Notes

A huge shoutout to young heartbreaker Harry Thompson for his record-busting performance and all fellow swimmers who’ve pushed the lane ropes in pursuit of their personal bests.

Well done to everyone for making another Saturday morning fun, fresh, and full of splashes. Keep it up; we’ll see everyone next week for another dose of aquatic antics!
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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.

Dear Swimmers and Families,

Saturday promises to be another gorgeous morning at Drummoyne Swimming Club. We’ve got some key championship and handicap races on the schedule. Here’s what’s coming up this week:

🏊 200m Freestyle Championship Race – A test of endurance and speed for our swimmers, with club championship points on the line!

Last week young Harry Thompson broke the club record in the 100M Freestyle Championship (under 10s). Is he up to breaking another record this weekend?

Check out the current club records as a bit of motivation for Saturday. Are you a chance of breaking one?

🏆 Tom Williams 50m Freestyle (Handicap) – Finals – The stage is set for an exciting showdown in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Who will take home the title?

Recap: last year we had a somewhat improbable situation whereby both the men’s and women’s races were won by siblings – Bronte and Brody Manners. Bronte is back for another shot at the title this year. Well done Bronte!

We’ve got stacked fields in both races. Can the old hands hold off the fast improving kids? The finalists are:

Mens

ID	Name
1750	Max THOMPSON
1875	Aodhan PERKINS
1181	George MANDARAKAS
1492	Ian ALLAN
1689	Paul MARTIN
12	Thomas PACEY

Womens

ID	Name
1920	Olivia JOHNSTON
1651	Bronte MANNERS
1739	Hannah AITKEN
1495	Elizabeth ALLAN

🦋 Fred Congdon 50m Butterfly (Handicap) – Heats – Swimmers will be battling for a spot in the final, with plenty of fast racing expected.

Register Now for Battle on the Bay!

A reminder that we need swimmers to register ASAP for the Battle on the Bay using the club’s TeamApp portal. The carnival is on a Sunday this year – Sunday the 9th of March at Ashfield Pool from 1pm to 7pm. This is one of the biggest events on our calendar, and we want to see Drummoyne SC well-represented in the pool. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!

Please register and pay your entry fee of $7 by COB Friday 21 February.

A few of our younger swimmers and parents will have conflicts with pre-scheduled water polo games. So, if you’re sitting on the fence about participating, please jump in to help prop up our team numbers.

Welcoming Our New Gold Sponsor – Jonathan Homes

We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Homes as a Gold Sponsor of Drummoyne Swimming Club! Jonathan Homes is a highly respected building firm operating in the Canada Bay area, known for their quality craftsmanship and commitment to the local community. Their generous support will help our club continue to thrive, and we look forward to working together. Thank you, Jonathan Homes!

See you all poolside this Saturday for another fantastic morning of racing!

Season calendar

As noted above, the season calendar has been published so you can now check out the racing schedule. But here are some key dates to keep an eye on:

Date	Activity
Ongoing…	Senior Squads (12 yo +) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Ongoing…	Junior Squads – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:00 Lanes 1 and 2
Sunday 9 March	Battle on the Bay @ Ashfield
22 March 2024	Last Saturday morning races of the season. End of Season lunch at Grill’d!
25 May 2025	Annual Presentation

The 2025 Battle on the Bay Carnival will be hosted by Ashfield Amateur Swimming Club at Ashfield Aquatic Centre on Sunday 9th March 2025 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Warm-up swims from 12.30 pm

If you have not yet entered and wish to do so asap – by Friday the 21st of February at the latest.

Please register you and your family members on Team App under the Battle on the Bay Event on 9 March 2025 (sign in the same way as Saturday morning meets and choose the races you wish to swim in):

• Team App – Battle on the Bay Event

The relay team entries will be published once the individual entries have been finalised, based on the fastest swimmers for each age group. We will assume that everyone who has a 50m Freestyle time will be available for selection in the relays, but if you have to leave the Carnival early or do not wish to participate in a relay team, please advise.

Carnival Events and timing

The carnival will run from 1pm to 7pm on Sunday the 9th of March at Ashfield.  The order of the events is as follows:

• Freestyle – 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• Butterfly 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• Backstroke 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• Breaststroke 50m for seniors to 9 year olds, 30m for 7-8yo’s. 20m for 6 and unders.
• 4 x 50m Mixed Relays for seniors to 9 year olds
• 10 x 50m Freestyle Mixed Relay – Open

DNS means lost club points!

Everyone who swims at the Carnival will win points for our Club.  The faster you go, the more points you will win!

However, if you enter a race but do not swim (DNS) on the day, you will LOSE points for the Club!

So, if you have to leave the Carnival early or expect to arrive late, it will be better for our Club result if you don’t enter yourself into any races that you may miss.

Entry Fees

The entry fee for the Carnival is $7 per swimmer.  You will also need to pay pool entry fees on the day.

If you haven’t yet paid your Carnival fee, please click here to pay:

• Square Online Payment

Volunteers

To run the Carnival efficiently we are seeking volunteers to help out with timekeeping, marshaling and other roles.  Please volunteer your services if you are able to assist on the day.

History of the Battle on the Bay

The Battle on the Bay Swimming Carnival was started by Drummoyne Swimming Club in 2010 as a fun way of bringing together local clubs in the bay area.  Some history on the Carnival and previous results can be found on our web site here:

https://drummoyneswimclub.com.au/battle-on-the-bay-swimming-carnival/

The carnival is a great social meet for our members to compete against other swimmers in the local area.  Wear your Club colours and cheer loudly for our team!  The highlight of the Carnival is always the relay events at the end, culminating with the 10x50m relay in which the fastest ten swimmers from each club battle it out for supremacy in the pool!

Awards are given to the fastest male and female swimmers in each age group and the Battle on the Bay Trophy will be presented to the fastest Club on the Bay!

Drummoyne Swimming Club is thrilled to welcome Jonathan Homes on board as a Gold Sponsor! 🏡🔨

Jonathan Homes is a highly rated and experienced building firm operating in the Canada Bay area, known for delivering top-quality renovations, extensions and new builds. Their generous support will help us continue to grow and support our swimmers, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 🙌

A huge thank you to Jonathan Jamu for his support to our club, and we encourage all our members to consider Jonathan Homes for their next home renovation, extension or new build. 🏠✨

We look forward to welcoming Jonathan and his daughter Denise to the pool deck soon! 💙💦

Check out Jonathan Homes on the web and their socials or reach out to Jonathan today:

Jonathan Homes

https://www.instagram.com/jonathan__homes

info@jonathan-homes.com.au

0414 595 933