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Week 14 – Summer Racing Season

Welcome to Week 14 of our summer racing season!

We have an exciting lineup of events for all our swimmers this week. Whether you’re competing in the championship events or continuing your series, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.

Race Schedule 100M Butterfly Championship
We kick off the day with our prestigious 100M Butterfly Championship race. This is a highlight event of the season where our swimmers will showcase their technique, power, and endurance.

The butterfly is often called the most challenging stroke, and watching our competitors tackle this distance is always inspiring. Good luck to all participants!

100M Freestyle Events
Following the Butterfly Championship, we continue with our popular 100M Freestyle events, featuring:

Molly Wark and Les Henry U/10 Series – Our youngest competitors continue their journey in this important developmental series U/10 Series – named in honour of club legends, this series continues to build skill and confidence in our junior swimmers.

35 and Over Series – Our masters swimmers demonstrate that competitive swimming is truly a lifelong sport The 100M Freestyle is a true test of speed and stamina. We’re looking forward to seeing personal bests and some close finishes across all these categories!

200M Freestyle – Distance Event
We close out the day with our distance event, the 200M Freestyle. This race requires both mental toughness and physical endurance. Swimmers will need to pace themselves carefully while maintaining strong technique throughout. This is always an exciting event to watch as competitors dig deep in those final laps!

Special Thanks to Our Gold Sponsor – Jonathan Homes
We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jonathan Homes, our very generous club sponsor. Their ongoing support makes events like these possible and helps us continue to provide exceptional opportunities for swimmers of all ages. Thank you, Jonathan Homes, for being such an important part of the Drummoyne Swimming Club family!

If you are planning a home build or renovation don’t hesitate to give Jonathan a call. He will be happy to work with you on the design and construction of your job – Jonathan 0414 595 933.

Helping out and supporting
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the meet kicks off – and don’t be afraid to lend a hand with set up. This helps us get the meets moving no time and to schedule.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to support our swimmers!

Important: Membership Registration Required

If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you are formally registered as a Drummoyne Swimming Club member through Swimming Australia’s SwimCentral website. This is crucial for two important reasons:

  1. Club Finances: Your membership fees help us maintain our facilities, equipment, and racing programs
  2. Insurance Coverage: All swimmers must be registered members to be covered by our insurance scheme

Special Note for Trial Members: If you originally registered using SwimCentral’s Free Trial option, you must now convert your membership to a paid membership to continue racing with us.

Don’t delay – get registered today!

Join Our Weekday Morning Squads

Looking to take your swimming to the next level? Our weekday morning squads are a fantastic way to improve your technique, build fitness, and train with fellow Drummoyne swimmers. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or simply want to stay in great shape, our squads offer expert coaching in a supportive environment. New swimmers are always welcome – come along and see what you can achieve!

Week 14 promises to be another fantastic day of racing. Whether you’re competing for a championship title, improving your personal best, or simply enjoying the camaraderie of our swimming community, we can’t wait to see you there. Good luck to all our swimmers!

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Results Week 13

The results for Saturday 24 January 2026, including the 50m Backstroke Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — mostly sunny, hot and perfect for a splash.Officials back on deck after hols (cheers and suspicious tan lines) — everyone except David Parker, who’s apparently skiing in Japan and sending postcards of snow to make us feel guilty. Duncan Lyon played timing-whisperer and wrestled a few dodgy timers into submission, so apologies for any VOID/DNS chaos in the results — the pool ran like a proper community racket today.

Headline grabs

  • Emilie Krog was the headline act — she smashed the 50m Backstroke Championships (Senior & Open) and officially broke the Club record in Women’s Senior/Open backstroke. She also ripped through a jaw-dropping 4x100m medley time trial in 5:58.14 — unofficially faster than the old Club mark (but alas, time trials don’t count for records). Absolute rocket.
  • Christian Taylor was conspicuously absent from his pet event (we miss the 23s heroics) — hope uni-into-work-life is treating him well.
  • Arthur Pacey continued his run of form, taking out the Under‑6 boys 20m backstroke in a tidy PB — dad Thomas must be proud (and mildly terrified of being pushed in by Arthur one day).

Club Championship — backstroke day (24 Jan 26)

The pool was a bakery of backstrokers — lots of golden loaves.

  • Open Men — Jude Wilson strode to the top with 33.84, Wil Hurst pushed him hard (35.99) and Thomas Pacey rounded out the top three. The open mens’ leaderboard is getting interesting — plenty of points still available in coming championship races.
  • Open Women — Emilie Krog’s win (and record) stole the show. Hannah Hurst and Alena Finn battled for silver and bronze, with Alena sneaking into the overall Club Championship points table again.
  • Junior winners — Arthur Pacey (U6 boys), Anna Rapisarda (U6 girls), Max Thompson (U8 boys), Christina Tripolitsiotis (U8 girls), Alessandro Rapisarda (U9 boys), Lara Hartley (U9 girls), Harry Finn (U10 boys), Hannah Aitken (U10 girls), and Skye Lewis, Luke Sellars and Elizabeth Allan all took age‑group honours. Lots of consistent 1‑pointers stacking up for the season trophies.

Handicap point score — the real soap opera

Handicap racing delivered the usual thrills: slow-starters beasting the clock, fasties trying not to swallow water while chasing the field. Here are the spicy bits:

  • Seniors Men: Ian Allan (69) leads Thomas Pacey (66) by a whisker, with Duncan Lyon on 60. That trio is the hottest rivalry on the deck — expect tactical lane‑shuffling, friendly trash talk and attempts to steal each other’s handicaps over the next eight meets.
  • Seniors Women: Renee Carroll (72) and Margaret Joy (68) are neck-and-neck, with Suzie Aitken (62) breathing down their lanes. Plenty of points left this season — anyone can still steal the crown with a few great handicap swims.
  • Under‑10 Girls: Jessica Pacey continues to terrorise the field with a huge lead on 89 points — anyone wanting to catch her needs a miracle and faster goggles.
  • Under‑10 Boys: Edward Pacey is leading the pack (81), with Harry Finn chasing (56) — sibling and family feuds tastefully becoming legend at afternoon barbies already.
  • Under‑8 Boys: Ellis Buchanan (60) holds a slim edge over Max Thompson (56) — that one’s a two‑horse race, and Max’s consistency means he’s not giving up a centimetre.
  • Under‑14 Boys: Alex Sellars is high on 86 and looking solid — Lincoln van Loo (62) and Arden Hartley (56) will need to string together some big scoring weeks to close that gap.
  • Under‑12 Girls: Neave Murdoch (77) and Alena Finn (60) are the pair to watch; this one could swing back and forth in the next couple of months.

Bottom line: lots of close tussles remain. With the season running through to 21 March (the big 800m Championship + Relay Fun Day), there’s plenty of handicapped glory and points left to wrestle for — any of those leaders can be upset on a good day or if someone new turns up with turbo flippers.

Notable swims & personal bests

  • Arthur Pacey — PB in 20m back and continues to pile up Club Championship points. The Pacey dynasty gathers more hardware (and pool noodles).
  • Anna Rapisarda — massive improvement in her 20m back (37.83 vs recent best 42.35). Big grin deserved, and an ice‑cream voucher from Mum pending.
  • Edward Pacey — strong 50m free (45.93) well inside his recent best — showing that family genes + determination = results.
  • Emilie Krog — as mentioned: Club record in 50m back at Championships and the eye‑watering 4x100m medley time trial (5:58.14). We bow, we chuckle, we demand photos.

Handicap oddities & timing gremlins

We had a handful of VOIDs and DNS marks (timekeeper gremlins and an absent lane or two). When the stopwatch spat out nonsense, the referee’s placings were used for points — extra thanks to Duncan for wrangling the chaos while David Parker mailed snow snaps from Japan.

Relays & the mad 4x100m medley

The hardy (or foolish) tackled the 4x100m Medley handicap — Emilie’s time trial stole the headlines and showed us what she’s capable of. Several heats had VOID entries due to timing snafus, but the spirit was top shelf. Reminder: the Geribo Cup and Family relays are coming at season’s end — start lining up choccy‑cup teams and family alliances now.

Upcoming — and who to watch

  • Next big local ocean test is the Manly Cole Classic on 1 Feb — Duncan Lyon, Adrian Bell, Renee Carroll and a few alumni (Natalie Borozan, Melissa Kerr) are eyeing the harbour for post‑pool glory. Play nice with the surf and don’t feed the sharks (or the timing system).
  • Championships and finals coming in the next few weeks: 400/200 freestyle championships, and various handicap trophy finals across the programme. Qualifiers from heats are already lined up — those recent heat winners should keep sharpening their turns.
  • With two months left until the 21 March season finale (800m champs + relay fun day), the point‑score battles in most age groups are far from over. If you want a shot at season trophies, turn up, swim smart, and don’t forget to smile for the scorer.

New joiners, veterans & club life

  • Welcome to the new junior volunteers and swimmers — great to see fresh faces and future captains learning the ropes. Keep showing up and you’ll be bossing the warm‑ups in no time.
  • Veterans and life‑members (Gerry, Phil, David & co) were on deck, starting and refereeing with the perfect combination of sternness and dad jokes. Thanks for keeping the club running like a slightly chaotic but beloved machine.
  • Thomas Pacey (committee, ex‑point‑score winner) is chasing that elusive sub‑29s 50m free — get your bets in. He’s been getting closer, and Arthur keeps promising to push Dad in unless he improves.

Final kudos

Big congrats to everyone who raced — from tiny tots learning backstroke to club stalwarts keeping the timing boards honest. Records fall, PBs happen, and the handicap system kept things deliciously unpredictable. See you next Saturday — bring sunscreen (UV’s extreme), good humour and maybe a spare timer or two.

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.

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Week 13 – Summer Racing Season

A Huge Thank You to Last Saturday’s Wet Weather Warriors!

What a way to kick off the year! A massive thank you to all the brave souls who turned up last Saturday for our first race meet after the Christmas break. Despite the wet conditions, you showed true Drummoyne spirit by diving in and giving it your all. Your dedication and enthusiasm, rain or shine, is what makes this club so special.

A special shout out to Alena Finn who took out the George Russell 400M Handicap Trophy and also to Alessandro Rapisarda who swum beautifully from Lane 1 and almost held on for the win.

This Week’s Events – Saturday Racing

We’ve got an exciting morning of racing lined up for Week 13:

Event 1: 50M Backstroke Championship Races

This week we’re crowning our backstroke champions! We’ll run heats for all junior age groups, followed by senior races, before bringing our fastest swimmers together for an Open Final. Who will claim the title of Drummoyne’s fastest backstroker? Don’t miss this exciting showdown!

Event 2: 50M Freestyle Sprint (with 30M and 20M Junior Races)

Speed is the name of the game in our second event. Junior swimmers will tackle the 30M and 20M distances, while our older swimmers will battle it out over the full 50M sprint. Get ready to see some lightning-fast times!

Event 3: 400M Medley

Our final event of the morning is the ultimate test of stamina and skill. The 400M Medley will push every swimmer to their limits, requiring mastery of all four strokes. This is where champions are made! 4 x 30M and 4 x 20M races will be held after the 400M races.

Important: Membership Registration Required

If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you are formally registered as a Drummoyne Swimming Club member through Swimming Australia’s SwimCentral website. This is crucial for two important reasons:

  1. Club Finances: Your membership fees help us maintain our facilities, equipment, and racing programs
  2. Insurance Coverage: All swimmers must be registered members to be covered by our insurance scheme

Special Note for Trial Members: If you originally registered using SwimCentral’s Free Trial option, you must now convert your membership to a paid membership to continue racing with us.

Don’t delay – get registered today!

Join Our Weekday Morning Squads

Looking to take your swimming to the next level? Our weekday morning squads are a fantastic way to improve your technique, build fitness, and train with fellow Drummoyne swimmers. Whether you’re chasing personal bests or simply want to stay in great shape, our squads offer expert coaching in a supportive environment. New swimmers are always welcome – come along and see what you can achieve!

See you poolside this Saturday!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

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George Russell 400m Freestyle (Handicap) – Final

The results of the final for the George Russell 400m Freestyle (Handicap) held on 17 January 2026 were as follows:

ID Name Position
1695 Alena FINN 1
1529 Alessandro RAPISARDA 2
1738 Suzie AITKEN 3
1156 Luke SELLARS 4
1755 Lyndal RAPISARDA 5
1689 Paul MARTIN 6
1492 Ian ALLAN 7
619 Duncan LYON 8

Winner: Alena FINN

 

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Results Week 12

The results for Saturday 17 January 2026, including Week 3 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, and despite the doom-and-gloom forecast we enjoyed a brisk, splashable morning.

Quick wrap — 17 January 2026

Nice turnout of the regulars and plenty of new faces having a go. A few stalwarts were away (Phil, Gerry and Dave — missed you legends), so big thanks to Paul Martin who stepped in as Race Ref and to William Taylor, Tom & Emma Pacey for the starting duties. The pool served up some proper racing — some surprise delights, a sibling scrap, a heroic 400m final and more than a few “did they really just do that?” moments.

Headlines

  • George Russell 400m Final: Alena Finn won by a whisker over Alessandro Rapisarda — what a race. Alena absolutely smashed her recent best (from 6:08.90 down to a 5:52.40 finish after handicaps) — excellent swimming under pressure. Alessandro dug deep and improved on his recent best too,  but looked a bit crook afterwards; hope you’re feeling better, mate.
  • Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke heats: Heats were held today — winners (Ellis Buchanan and Luke Sellars) qualify for the final on 7 Feb 2026. Mark those calendars, it’ll be juicy.
  • 100m Special Events — Week 3: Molly Wark / Les Henry and the 35 & Over rounds were contested. Renee Carroll and Ian Allan topped the 35+ fields again; the season leaders are still very much in the hunt.
  • Handicap point-score upsets & near-misses: Plenty of close finishes and a couple of DNS/DQs that mixed up heats — Tony Van Schaik missed his 100m and was popped into a 50m instead; Thomas Pearson was late again and missed some races; Astrid Carroll had an assisted DQ in the 20m (young ones learn fast!).

Races that stole the show

  • 400m Final — Alena Finn: Magnificent. She out-touched Alessandro by a split second and shaved a chunk off her recent best. Top effort — big confidence boost for the long-distance crew.
  • Alessandro Rapisarda: Brave as ever — improved on his time and gave everyone a lesson in grit. Poor bloke felt rough after the race, so give him a biscuit and a rest.
  • Ellis Buchanan: Claimed the Bill Gallie heat and also won his 100m handicap heat — Ellis is on a roll and into the Bill Gallie final on 7 Feb. Keep that momentum.
  • Luke Sellars: Heat winner in Bill Gallie and steady as she goes — his name will be on the start list in February.
  • Shay vs Tadhg Donnellan: Old rivalry renewed — Tadhg made a comeback and the brothers had the usual family bragging rights at stake. Shay cleaned up today; Tadhg touched in his time trial and will be back for payback. Family feuds = best entertainment.
  • Tony Van Schaik: Missed his 100m but smashed the 50m he was shifted into — not fazed, the man just keeps coming.

Handicap point-score series — close battles to watch

There are a few proper tight ladders in the season-long point-score — handy to know who’s breathing down whose neck:

  • Under 8 Boys — Ellis Buchanan leads by a single point over Max Thompson (55 v 54). If either shows up next week and takes a win or two, the leaderboard will flip in a heartbeat. Keep showing up, lads — every point counts.
  • Seniors (Men) — Ian Allan sitting on 65 with Thomas Pacey on 59 and Duncan Lyon on 58. That’s a three-way dust-up for the top spots; a few good placings and the order will shuffle again.
  • Seniors (Women) — Renee Carroll and Margaret Joy are neck-and-neck (65 vs 64) — a proper rivalry. Expect some tactical racing as the season wears on.
  • Under 10s — Jessica Pacey is running away with the Under‑10 girls (84 points) — terrific consistency from Jess. Alessandro and Edward continue to trade points in the Under 10 boys — Alessandro’s been strong today.
  • Under 6s — Arthur Pacey remains the little power-house — dominant stuff and lots of fun to watch.

Perpetual trophies & finals on the horizon

  • Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke final: qualifiers from today (Ellis Buchanan & Luke Sellars) will battle it out on 7 Feb 2026. Should be a cracker — both have been showing great form.
  • George Russell 400m trophy: final completed today — Alena’s name to remember this year. Well done to everyone who took on the distance.

Personal goals & progress (good yarns)

  • Thomas Pacey: “Just keep swimming” — and swim he did. A solid race and plenty of people cheered the committee man on. Keep at it, Tom — inspirational persistence.
  • Alena Finn: absolutely hit her target and then some in the 400 — she blew past her recent best. That’s the kind of session that gives you a grin for days.
  • Ellis Buchanan: big improvements in sprint and breaststroke — a finalist and heat winner. Personal goals get ticked off when you keep showing up.
  • Shay & Tadhg Donnellan: family rivalry delivering all the drama — Shay won this week, Tadhg will be plotting revenge. Classic sibling vibes.

Notable mentions & clubhouse banter

  • Big thanks to Paul Martin for stepping in as Race Ref — legend. Also to William Taylor and the Paceys for starting duty — clutch saves for the club.
  • Tony van Schaik: missed his race but made the best of it — honesty, hustle and a quick 50m to save face. Classic Tony.
  • Thomas Pearson: late again — we’ll start a countdown clock next week. One of these mornings he’ll arrive on time — promise.
  • A few DNS / “no times recorded” in some heats (and one DQ for assisted finish) — rules are rules, but we’re all mates here. If you’re unsure about your start time or where to be, ask a marshal and avoid the “where’s my lane?” shuffle.

What to watch next

  • Bill Gallie final — 7 Feb 2026: Ellis vs Luke (and any late qualifiers) — expect a close finish.
  • Handicap point-score: keep an eye on the elders’ tussles (Renee/Margaret and Ian/Thomas/Duncan) and the razor-thin Under‑8 boys fight (Ellis v Max).
  • More 400m/long distance action: with the George Russell final done, some of the heat winners will be pushing for more long-distance silverware over the next few weeks.

Final cheer

Top work everyone — from the tiniest 20m dashers to the long‑distance warriors. If you swam, helped, started, timed or just yelled support from the fence: good onya. Keep training, keep laughing, and we’ll see you next Saturday morning — same pool, same chaos, same beautiful Drummoyne vibes.

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.

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WELCOME BACK TO RACING!

Happy New Year swimmers and families! We’re thrilled to have you back poolside for our first week of racing after the Christmas and New Year break. Whether you’ve been training hard over the holidays or just getting back into the water, we can’t wait to see you all back in the swim of things.

This Week’s Racing Programme

We’ve got an exciting line-up to kick off 2026:

100m Freestyle – Our third week of racing includes the Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 100m Freestyle and the 35 and Over 100m Freestyle. A great chance for our youngest swimmers and our masters to show what they’ve got!

50m Breaststroke – Heats for the Bill Gallie 50m Breaststroke (H’cap) trophy race. Bring your best technique and get ready to compete for a spot in the finals.

400m Freestyle Finals – The main event! The Finals for the George Russell 400m Freestyle (H’cap) trophy will see our qualifiers battle it out for this prestigious silverware. Congratulations to our finalists: Duncan LYON, Neave MURDOCH, Jenny GASKIN and Rex WILSON. We may also invite a few heat second placegetters to join the field and make up the numbers, so stay tuned! This is one you won’t want to miss, whether you’re racing or cheering from the deck.

We will have shorter versions of all events for youngsters.

Squad Training

Both adult and junior squads are back up and running. Remember, these sessions are completely free and open to all club swimmers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to improve your technique, build fitness, and train alongside your club mates. Whether you’re preparing for upcoming races or just looking to stay active, everyone is welcome.

See you at the pool!

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Results Week 11

The results for Saturday 20 December 2025, including the 50m Breaststroke Championships, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — warm, mostly sunny and absolutely begging for a Zooper Dooper (thanks Santa), so the weather got full marks for enthusiasm.

What a ripper last Saturday before Christmas! Santa did a quick fly-by and handed out lollies while the boom-box pumped festive bangers. Big thanks to Elizabeth and Charlotte Allan for moonlighting as Santa’s helpers (and reportedly sacrificing race points in the noble cause of candy distribution). Adam Lewis and Adrian Bell stepped up as Race Referees for the morning while Phil Hayward was off doing important things (like not being here).

Club Championship highlights

  • Open Men’s 50m Breaststroke — Denver Pelly: champion. Denver smashed his season target (and his personal goal of “Win 50 breaststroke champ”) with a slick swim to take the Open and the Seniors title — absolute legend. Christian Taylor chased hard (2nd) and Paul Martin rounded out the podium — plenty of tasty racing there.
  • Open Women’s 50m Breaststroke — Skye Lewis: top of the tree. Skye backed up her Under‑14 dominance by taking the Open win. Alena Finn and Claresta Hartley were right in the mix — great racing across the ages.
  • Under‑8 Boys 30m Breaststroke — Max Thompson: fearless little ripper. Max not only won the race but continues to pile up Club Championship points (three straight wins now) and has dropped a stack off his recent best — from 52.96 to 42.18 on the day. That’s a proper cannonball of improvement.
  • Under‑9 & Under‑10 age groups had plenty of PB-type swims — Harry Finn, Yiqian Jia and Lara Hartley all turned in times better than their recent bests. Beautiful stuff from the juniors.
  • Special mention: Thomas Pacey — coming back from injury and ticking the box of “getting back in the pool”. Thomas swam strongly in the Open 50m Breaststroke (4th in the Open and solid time, nudging better than his recent best) — steady as she goes, and great to see him back in action.

Handicap point-score theatre — who’s leading the charge?

Handicap racing never fails to thrill, and Saturday delivered the usual blend of heroic handicaps, timing gremlins and small-statured superstars.

  • Under‑8 Boys: Max Thompson continues to lead the Point Score and Club Championship stacks — he’s the one to catch. Ellis Buchanan remains a persistent challenger and the pair have produced some cracking tussles this season.
  • Under‑10 Boys and Girls: The Pacey kids are making Dad proud — Edward Pacey is top of the Under‑10 boys Point Score leader board and Jessica Pacey is smashing the Under‑10 girls leaderboard (Jessica sits well out in front). The Pacey family are having themselves a season — Dad Thomas back from injury, kids ploughing ahead; family reunion now counts as swim training, apparently.
  • Under‑12s & Under‑14s: Aodhan Perkins and Archie Sullivan are slugging it out at the top of Under‑12 boys; Aodhan currently leads but Archie is breathing down his neck. In Under‑14s Alex Sellars and Lincoln van Loo have been racking up points — look for some final‑season fireworks.
  • Seniors (Men): It’s as tight as a lane rope between Ian Allan and Duncan Lyon — Ian leads by a whisker (56 to 55). Duncan’s on a mission (his stated goal: “Beat Gerry Tibbertsma and Phil Hayward! Get into the 50m Breaststroke Open final.”) and with plenty of meets to go that rivalry could flip faster than a false start.
  • Seniors (Women): Margaret Joy has nudged ahead, but Jenny Gaskin and Renee Carroll are in the hunt — the senior women’s table is stacked and should make for some spicy matchups after Christmas.

Notable swims and little wins

  • Max Thompson — huge improvement in his 30m Breaststroke championship time (see above). If he keeps this up we’ll have to start calling him “Max‑imum.” Good on ya, champ.
  • Harry Finn — cracking the 1:00 barrier for 50m Breaststroke (56.03) and improving on his recent best. Brotherly rivalry (with Alena and the rest of the Finn clan) clearly doing its job.
  • Yiqian Jia (Under‑9) — took the 50m Breaststroke with a nice improvement on his recent best. Great effort from our young pocket‑rocket.
  • Anna Rapisarda and Astrid Carroll — delightful swims in the sprints; Anna keeps piling up those Under‑6 points like a tiny dynamo.
  • Christian Taylor — still lightning in sprints; his handicap finish of 25.10 in the 50m freestyle heat was a crowd pleaser.
  • Several “too good to be true” results were actually timing/attendance glitches (DNS/VOID entries recorded). Our officials adjudicated placings where the timing system shivered — thanks to the referee team for keeping things fair and friendly.

Rivalries, family drama and club colour

  • Family feats: The Allans (Elizabeth & Charlotte and their Mum & Dad gang) delivered both lollies and swims. The Pacey clan were out in force — Dad Thomas back on deck and the kids, Edward, Arthur and Jessica, doing the family name proud.
  • School ties: Plenty of kids from local schools (Russell Lea, Rosebank, St Mark’s etc.) bringing the noise and the next generation of DASC legends.
  • Old foes and best mates: The “Duncan vs Gerry vs Phil” comedy triangle continues — Duncan’s chasing bragging rights, Gerry’s being a charming old Dutch foxer at the starter’s block, and Phil (even when absent) is still plotting better effort from Rosie and Gerry. Classic clubhouse banter.

Point score flash — who to watch in 2026

  • Seniors men: Ian Allan vs Duncan Lyon — one point between them. Expect fireworks early in the New Year; every heat will count.
  • Seniors women: Margaret, Jenny and Renee — tight top three. The next few championship events could reshuffle the podium.
  • Under‑10s and Under‑12s: some categories have clear leaders (Jessica, Edward, Neave) but there’s still plenty of season left — a couple of big handicap evenings and the tables can flip.

Housekeeping, cheeky notes and next steps

  • Santa and sweets: this was the last meet before Christmas — huge smiles, lollies and a free raffle ticket for everyone. If you left with a sugar rush and no regrets, that means the morning was a success.
  • Timing gremlins & officiating: a handful of VOID/DNS results were handled as per rules; thanks to Race Referees Adam Lewis and Adrian Bell and Chief Race Marshall Matthew O’Connor for keeping the chaos under control.
  • New joiners & juniors: lovely to see new names on the sheets — welcome aboard. Junior techs, veteran helpers and the committee all deserve a beer (or a soft drink) for keeping things running.
  • Next meet: we reconvene in the New Year — first meet back on the programme is 17 Jan 2026 (with finals for the George Russell 400m coming up later in January). Plenty of opportunities to earn more points and to overturn the narrow leads we’re seeing now.

So: congratulations to everyone who swam, cheered, handed out lollies or picked up a clipboard. Whether you clocked a PB, nailed a personal goal, or simply showed up and finished with a grin — that’s what this club is about. Have a brilliant Christmas, rest the shoulders, polish the goggles, and we’ll see you back at the pool in January to pick up the competition where we left off.

Good on ya, Drummoyne — great morning of swimming, sunshine, and suspiciously tasty chocolate trophies (we’re looking at you, Geribo Cup prospects).

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.

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Final Splash of 2025 – Breaststroke Champs and Santa! 🏊‍♀️

Dear Drummoyne Swimmers,

As we approach our last race meet of the year this Saturday, 20th December, we wanted to wish you all the very best as you finish the 2025 racing calendar on a high note!

Saturday 20th December Race Program

Start Time: 7:30am

The racing order for Saturday will be:

  1. 50m Breaststroke CHAMPIONSHIP – first event of the morning
  2. 50m Freestyle (with 30m and 20m options available)
  3. 200m Long Distance

This is a fantastic opportunity to chase down those championship points and personal bests before the holiday break. Give it everything you’ve got!

Special Visitor! 🎅

We’re excited to announce that Santa Claus will be joining us on pool deck this Saturday! Santa will have gifts for all the kids, so make sure you bring your Christmas spirit along with your swimming gear. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of our racing year and get into the festive mood!

Holiday Schedule

Racing Break: Our next race meet will be on Saturday, 17th January 2026. We’ll be back in the pool ready to kick off the new year with renewed energy!

Squad Training: Training squads will continue throughout the school holidays with the following schedule:

  • Adult Squads (6am-7am): Monday, Wednesday, Friday – continuing through the holidays
  • Junior Squads (6am-7am): Tuesday, Thursday – taking a break between Christmas and New Year, then resuming in January

Season’s Greetings

From all of us at Drummoyne Swimming Club, we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for making 2025 such a wonderful season of swimming, camaraderie, and personal achievements.

Enjoy the festive season, stay safe, and we’ll see you back in the pool in the new year!

Race at Your Pace!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

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Drummoyne Swimming Club Christmas meet!

Ho ho ho, swimmers! 🎅

Get ready for our special Christmas Swim Meet this Saturday! We’re bringing festive cheer poolside with racing, fun, and a very special guest…

Santa is coming to Drummoyne! 🎁

That’s right – Santa will be making a splash at our pool this Saturday with Christmas gifts for all the kids! Make sure you come along to race, cheer on your teammates, and say hello to the big man in red.

Whether you’re competing or just coming to support, it’s going to be a fantastic day of swimming and Christmas spirit. Don’t forget to bring your race day energy and your best holiday cheer!

We can’t wait to see you all there for what promises to be a memorable end to our swimming year.

See you poolside!
Drummoyne Swimming Club 💙🎄

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