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The results for Saturday 15 February 2025, including the 100m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, and didn’t we all love those mostly sunny skies with just a cheeky hint of a shower and the wind blowing those silly swim caps off at 25-35 km/h!

Event Highlights

Our morning got off to a cracking start with the 100m freestyle champs. Young Harry Thompson swam for glory, smashing the U10 Boys record with a stunning 1:15.78—crikey, someone get this lad a pair of flippers! Meanwhile, in the Under 6’s, Max Thompson showed he’s the king of the toddler pool, clocking in with a speedy 36.14 seconds!

Family Matters

All hail the Pacey clan! Thomas Pacey is leaving the birthday cake at home and taking no prisoners with top scores in the Senior Men’s point scores and leaving his teammate Alan with a sibling rivalry story for the ages. Not to be left behind, the rest of the fam (Jessica, Arthur, and Edward) are making sure we’re not short on Pacey presence in every event they dunk themselves in.

Schoolyard Rivals

The rivalry between Russell Lea Public and All Hallows students is making waves—literally. Henry Godden from Russell Lea edged out saints Edward Pacey and Alessandro Rapisarda in the U8 Boys 50m, all while juggling class timetables and recess grievances.

Special Mentions

• Lynette Brown and Jennifer Tilyard’s family could hardly contain their pride as Tom Brown Trophy finals were tugging at the heartstrings.
• Life member, Duncan Lyon, was back tearing through the water like he’s got the shoulders of a 20-something post-surgery.
• Don’t forget, Sally Kudrna and Paul Martin, our Senior Women’s and Men’s point score champs (last year) weren’t short of competition plots either.

Perpetual Laughs

It’s not a true DASC day without a few laughs and the odd hiccup—Evan Christodoulou keeps the title of “fastest when he feels like it,” and Thomas Pearson continues asking for handicap starts like it was adding to his swimming speed.

So hats off to everyone, whether you broke your PB or got dunked at the turn. Keep those smiles and laughs flowing, ‘cause it’s just not the Drummoyne way without them. Catch you at the next splash on Saturday—don’t forget the sunscreen!

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 have an another action-packed morning of racing ahead this Saturday, so make sure you’re poolside and ready for another fantastic week at Drummoyne Swimming Club!

100M Freestyle Championship

Our program kicks off with the highly anticipated 100M Freestyle Championship, one of our prestigious blue riband events. This race is always a highlight of the season, so come along and cheer on our swimmers as they go for gold!

Tom Brown 50M Handicap Trophy – Finals

Next up, we have the Finals of the Tom Brown 50M Handicap Trophy. This special event is named in honor of Tom Brown, the grandfather of our amazing Life Member, Head Coach, and all-round contributor Lynette Brown. We are privileged to have members of the Brown family joining us again on the pool deck to present the trophy to this year’s winner.

The finalists for the Tom Brown 50m Backstroke Handicap are:

ID	Name
1709	Tom SMITH
1711	Neave MURDOCH
1741	Archie MURROW
1695	Alena FINN
12	Thomas PACEY
1379	Xavier FOSTER

200M Individual Medley

The final event of the morning will be the 200M Individual Medley, where swimmers will showcase their skills across all four strokes. As always, for those not quite ready for the full distance, we will have shorter versions of each race to ensure everyone can participate at their own level.

Battle on the Bay – Sunday, 9th March

We’re excited to announce that the Battle on the Bay is now formally confirmed for Sunday afternoon, 9th March. Members can nominate their strokes via the event on TeamApp and pay their entry fee via the club’s Square store. This is a great opportunity to represent the club in a fun and competitive setting, so lock in your spot today!

Bring a Friend – 4 Week Free Trial!

We encourage all members to bring along a friend or prospective member to give swim club a go! Our 4-week free trial promotion is the perfect way for newcomers to experience the fun and community spirit of our club.

Squads Continue – Free for Members

A quick reminder that both our Senior and Junior squads continue to run during the week, and they are free for all members. These sessions are a great way to build skills, fitness, and confidence in the pool.

We can’t wait to see you all on Saturday for another exciting morning of racing!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

The results for Saturday 8 February 2025, including the 400m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool with a brilliant combo of partly cloudy skies, a cheeky shower lurking around the corner and a chance of a thunderstorm to keep things interesting.

Championship Highlights

The biggest splash of the day came from Denver Pelly taking the Open Men’s 400m Freestyle title with a killer time of 5:03.06, leaving Ned Robinson trailing behind at 5:21.63. Talk about an H2-WHOA moment! And over in the Open Women’s, Elizabeth Allan showed everyone how it’s done in style, clocking 6:26.98 — those long strokes must be genetic, eh Charlotte?

Family Feuds and Battlefield Bruvs

The Wilson brothers continued their sibling rivalry in the Under 12s, where our little pocket rocket Rex Wilson steamrolled to first in the 400m with a wicked 5:48.09, barely keeping Jude Wilson at bay. That’s family for ya! Meanwhile Arden Hartley sliced a whole minute off his PB. Go Arden!

Blowin’ Out the Birthday Candles

Shout out to new joiners Cath Thompson and her kiddos from All Hallows Primary — must be the start list for the ‘Best Family Endurance’ trophy! And happy 14th b’day to Hugo Beresford-Harvey, keeping those time improvements rolling in.

Underwater Battles in the Handicap

In the Handicap showdown, Thomas Pacey reeled in top points in the Senior Men’s series, while Skye Lewis upped her game in the Under 12s, pushing closer to the championship lead. Must be something in the Lewis water!

Despite the rogue weather, you beaut Drummoyne churned out yet another exciting day in the pool. Swim ya later, folks! We’ll see who brings the competition next weekend with hopefully less thunder and a bit more sun.
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Welcome to Week 15 of our summer racing program at Drummoyne Swimming Club! We’re gearing up for an action-packed program of events, including the 400M Freestyle Championship, the heats of the Tom Williams 50M Freestyle (Handicap) Trophy, and the 50M Breaststroke, which will also feature the Bill Gallie 50M Breaststroke (Handicap) Trophy Race. Whether you’re a distance specialist, a sprint powerhouse, or working on your breaststroke technique, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The 400M Freestyle Championship is a true test of endurance, pacing, and mental toughness. It’s always inspiring to watch swimmers push their limits, so whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, your support makes a big difference.

The Tom Williams 50M Freestyle (Handicap) Trophy Heats will showcase thrilling sprint finishes, while the Bill Gallie 50M Breaststroke (Handicap) Final promises intense competition and exciting results.

The finalists for the Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke Handicap are:

ID	Name
1622	Casper CROTHERS
1739	Hannah AITKEN
802	Matthew O’CONNOR
1492	Ian ALLAN
1113	Jaxon LEWIS

Will Jaxon take over his Dad’s mantle as the club’s premiere breaststroker?

Matt O’Connor is sunning himself in Ireland at the moment so we might need to bring in a new swimmer or two…

We encourage all members to come down and be part of the action. If you haven’t raced in a while, this is the perfect opportunity to jump back in. Bring your friends and family along—we’re always welcoming new swimmers to join us for a free trial. It’s a great chance to experience the fun, fitness, and friendly atmosphere of our club.

Don’t forget our post-race breakfast and weekly fundraising raffle. We’ve got amazing prizes up for grabs, including Grill’d burger vouchers, a bottle of wine from Sew & Sew Wines, and a pair of Speedo Goggles. Your participation supports our club activities, so thank you in advance!

See you at the pool bright and early on Saturday. Let’s make Week 15 another memorable one filled with great swims, lots of laughs, and strong community spirit.

Swim fast, cheer loud, and have fun!

Congratulations to all our incredible Drummoyne Swimming Club swimmers who took on the challenge of the Cole Classic on Sunday, 2 February! 🌊 Your determination, grit, and spirit were on full display as you tackled the iconic open water courses from Shelley Beach to Manly.

From first-time participants to seasoned competitors, every swimmer showed outstanding effort and resilience. We’re so proud of your achievements and the way you represented our club with pride. 💙💛

The results for Saturday 1 February 2025, including the 100m Butterfly Championships and Week 4 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, with the partly cloudy skies and those cheeky easterly breezes giving us a bit of cover and a friendly nudge along the lanes!

Let’s dive into the action from our Saturday swim-a-thon with plenty of our homegrown talent hitting the headlines! Congratulations to Fergus Beresford-Harvey who led the charge in the under 14 boys 100m Butterfly, leaving the rest of the pack in his wake. Equally impressive was young Jaxon Lewis, who sliced seconds off his recent best, outpacing the competition in the under-16 boys’ dash (let’s not mention he got overloaded in the Open’s and crawled out DNS – Dead Not Swimming – sorry, Jaxon, had to be said!).

Elizabeth Allan was toggled so fast in the under-16 girls and open women’s categories, she’s now earned herself the title of Cross-Category Butterfly Queen! She’s not the only butterfly in the Pacey family’s bonnet though—Dad, Thomas, flew his way to top standing in the Senior Men’s titles as well. Meanwhile, William Taylor was clocking some serious wing drag in the Open Men’s, showing the younger crop how it’s done, while keeping competition within the family high.

In the Handicap Point Score series, Thomas Pacey continues to lead the Seniors Men’s domain. If you’re not careful Thomas, we’ll start calling the leaderboards the Pacey Legacy! Frances Christodoulou is keeping her place at the top for Seniors Women, with plenty of heat from Sally Kudrna and Cath Thompson nipping at her heels.

Handicap highlights saw Hannah Aitken continuing to show impressive progress in the ‘Molly Wark 100m Freestyle Handicap’ event, with Bronte Manners making a strong statement, netting solid times in the under 10 girls categories. Special mention to Saskia’s stupendous splash in the pool saw her fish out extra points in the Under 6 free—don’t stop pushing!

Also, we can’t ignore our Own Dutch Foxer, Gerry Tibbertsma, formerly fancy-footed, who’s now ramping back to race-winning form with his sprightly endeavours. He must have passed a bit of that foxy spirit to rival Duncan Lyon, who’s returned to form after shoulder-fixing antics.

No Drummoyne report would be complete without a nod to our newbies! A warm welcome to the fresh faces splashing about, like Cath Thompson’s stellar kids—who are making waves of their own.

Back next week, where the sky promises sunshine and swimmers guarantee speed – until then, stay hydrated and keep the freestyle flowing!

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As we dive into Week 14 of our summer racing program, we have another exciting Saturday morning lined up at the Drummoyne Swimming Club! This week’s program features some thrilling events: the 100M Butterfly Championship, 100M Freestyle, and 200M Freestyle*. Whether you’re chasing a PB, aiming for a podium finish, or just in it for the fun, we can’t wait to see you on the blocks!

These races are a fantastic opportunity to test your skills, endurance, and technique, so make sure you don’t miss out. Let’s see some strong competition in the 100M Butterfly Championship, one of the most technically demanding and rewarding events on our calendar.

We’d love to see as many swimmers as possible making the most of the second half of summer. If you haven’t been down to the pool for a while, now is the perfect time to jump back in! Bring your family and friends along to experience the fun firsthand. New swimmers are welcome to join us for a free trial, so encourage anyone who might be interested to come down and give it a go.

And of course our weekly fundraising raffle will be happening as usual. With some fantastic prizes up for grabs – including a 10-visit pass from M9 Fitness, a Speedo towel, a bottle of wine from Sew & Sew Wines, and of course a few Grill’d burger vouchers – you won’t want to miss out!

If you’re feeling peckish after your swims, join in on the post racing breakfast at Jen and the Barista just up Formosa Street.

See you at the pool bright and early on Saturday morning. Let’s make it another great week of swimming, fun, and community spirit at Drummoyne Swimming Club!

* We’ll also have a 50M, 30M and 20M Freestyle and Butterfly events and the 4 x 30M and 4 x 20M Freestyle events as usual.

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!