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Week 5 Newsletter – Summer Racing Season

This Week’s Racing – Saturday

Welcome to Week 5 of our summer racing season! We’ve got another exciting program lined up again:

Standard Events:

  • 50M Freestyle
  • 400M Freestyle
  • Shorter races (shorter distances for our younger swimmers and those who prefer not to do 400m)

Feature Event – BBB Handicap Heats:

This week marks the beginning of something special – the heats for our World Famous BBB Handicap Trophy Race! The finals will be held on 29th November, so don’t miss your chance to compete for this prestigious trophy.

For those new to the club, the BBB race is a unique Drummoyne Swimming Club tradition where swimmers choose their “B” stroke (Backstroke, Breaststroke, or Butterfly) and compete on handicap. The BBB Trophy is named in honour of George Wheaton – be sure to check out our club website for more details about the fascinating history of this cherished trophy.

Select your stroke via TeamApp when you nominate your races for Saturday.

Women’s Social Event – 20th November

Mark your calendars! Our Women’s Social Event has been rescheduled to Thursday, 20th November at Kadmus in Drummoyne starting at 7pm.

We encourage all women and girls from the club to join us for a fantastic evening of fun and camaraderie. This is also a wonderful opportunity to support Kadmus, one of our valued club sponsors. Don’t miss it!

Please register your attendance via TeamApp so we can advise the team at Kadmus how many to expect.

Perpetual Trophies – Please Return

If you’re currently holding any perpetual trophies from previous seasons, please bring them back to the clubroom at your earliest convenience. We need to prepare these beautiful trophies for this season’s presentation night!

Registration Reminder

All swimmers must formally register through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This includes members who are currently on a free trial.

If you haven’t completed your registration yet, please do so as soon as possible to ensure you’re covered for racing and training.

Join Our Free Squad Sessions

Take your swimming to the next level by joining our club squads – and they’re completely free for all members!

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build fitness, or simply enjoy training with teammates, our squads offer something for everyone. Come along and see the difference quality coaching can make!

See you poolside on Saturday!

Drummoyne Swimming Club

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Results Week 4

The results for Saturday 1 November 2025 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — partly cloudy and pleasantly mild.

What a ripper of a Saturday: swimmers of all ages turned up, did their thing, and left the announcer with more stories than he had whistle-pips. The timing gear survived (thanks, David Parker), the starter’s grin was on full display (Gerry), and Phil kept the refereeing dignified while plotting his next cheeky comeback. UV was high, so plenty of sunscreen was slapped on between races — slip, slop, slap, then cannonball (gently).

Big picture / meet overview

  • No Club Championship races this week — that means no scratch-champ mayhem — but the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap heats rolled out and produced some solid qualifiers for the final on 22 Nov. Winners of today’s heats will be the ones to watch.
  • Lots of handicapped sprint, form and long events across the card — plenty of PB chases, a few DNS/DNFs (life happens), and the usual joyful chaos of our Saturday mornings.

Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle (Heats)

  • Duncan Lyon absolutely nailed his stated goal — he won Heat 1 and booked his spot in the Geoff Roper final. Mission accomplished, and a perfect answer to his plan to “qualify for the final by winning today’s heat and beat Gerry and Phil.” Cue the smug grin.
  • Other heat winners who punched their ticket: Renee Carroll (Heat 2), Liam Gooley (Heat 3), Lyndal Rapisarda (Heat 4), Jude Wilson (Heat 5) and Emilie Krog (Heat 6). That line-up should make the 22 Nov final a proper tussle — expect plenty of strategy, tactical wheeling and harmless gloating afterwards.
  • Heads up: Duncan, Phil and Gerry have the makings of an old-school rivalry; with Duncan through from Heat 1 and Phil still in the mix from other events, the Geoff Roper final could be an entertaining replay of the “who can out-handicap whom” saga.

Sprint & Form Highlights

  • Christian Taylor — back from his NYC scholarship and still a menace in the pool — took Heat wins and showed flashes of the elite turns we remember. He led a few fields today and kept his name up near the top of the Seniors point score. Can he get back to those 23/26 PBs? Time (and a few more coffees) will tell.
  • Phil Hayward, always game, won his 100m freestyle heat and kept up his witty personal goal about “bearing” Rosie and Gerry — Phil’s form and race-craft remain top-shelf for a life member.
  • Young guns and little legends: Arthur Pacey continues to dominate the Under‑6 boys leaderboard (three heat wins today), while Max Thompson is doing a sterling job in the Under‑8s — both lads are stacking points and smiles in equal measure.
  • Skye Lewis and Camille Borozan delivered strong swims in the shorter events — Skye within sniffing distance of her PBs and Camille knocking off a tidy time-trial. Skye’s still chasing that 100m breast PB — keep at it, Skye!

Form stroke wins & PB chases

  • Alex Sellars took the 100m breast heat in fine style — he’s working toward consistency and picked up the win today, showing the improvements that helped him last season.
  • Neave Murdoch and Harry Finn were among those who cleaned up in the shorter breast heats; Neave’s 50m breast win was a beauty and keeps her right in the Under‑12 girls’ title chase.
  • Renee Carroll used today for a time trial in the 100m breast and came away with a solid result — the long game is paying off.

Handicap Point Score — the close battles

The season standings are shaping into some excellent rivalries. A few headlines:

  • Under‑12 Boys: Archie Sullivan (30) and Aodhan Perkins (29) — one point between them. Aodhan’s big day (multiple placings including heat wins) keeps this neck-and-neck; Archie’s consistency means he won’t give it up without a fight. Expect tactical entries from both in coming weeks.
  • Under‑14 Boys: Lincoln van Loo is leading the pack on 38 with Alex Sellars chasing on 29. Lincoln’s stacking points across sprints and longs; Alex has the speed to reel him in if he keeps showing up to the short stuff.
  • Seniors (Men): Christian Taylor and Duncan Lyon tied on 20 apiece — lumps of bragging rights on the line for both. With both swimming strongly, the next couple of meets could swing the senior men’s series either way.
  • Seniors (Women): Jenny Gaskin (25) is out front with Suzie Aitken (22) and Renee Carroll (19) close behind. Plenty of points still available, so the ladies’ battle is far from over.
  • Under‑8 Girls: Georgina Aitken is storming away on 30, with Christina Tripolitsiotis on 21. Georgina’s been collecting wins like seashells — an impressive run for our youngest competitors.

Families, school crews & rivalries

  • The Pacey clan were out in force — Thomas, Emma (mum), and the kids (Edward, Jessica, tiny Arthur). Arthur and Edward both had excellent short-course efforts; Jessica added more points in the Under‑10 girls’ series. Family bragging rights remain hotly contested at the barbecue.
  • The Allan twins (Elizabeth and Charlotte) continue to be a local phenomenon — Elizabeth still leading the Under‑16 girls’ standings and always trying to “beat dad” (Ian Allan). Dad’s doing his best to stay competitive in the 35+ events.
  • We had school connections popping up around the pool — kids from Russell Lea, Rosebank and other local schools all racing for the Club (not the school teams, of course). Great to see the community mix: old-timers like Patricia Douglas and newcomers joining the younger lanes.
  • Rivalries to savour: Gerry vs Duncan vs Phil (classic), Christian vs the clock (return-to-form), and Archie vs Aodhan (junior showdown). Keep the banter friendly, folks — the water’s for swimming, the coffee’s for the rest of it.

New joiners, veterans & off-pool notes

  • Welcome to our new juniors who made a splash in time trials — lovely to see new faces like Ellis Buchanan and the Gooley youngsters getting involved.
  • Big cheers to our veterans and volunteers: David Parker (timing fixer extraordinaire), Phil (referee), Gerry (starter) and our Committee peeps (Thomas Pacey and others) who keep the whole circus running.
  • Points of interest: Cara Parker (now a London paramedic) was missed today but remains a club legend when she drops in. Christian Taylor’s return from his US scholarship is a highlight — great to have him back swimming with mates.

Drama, DNS and DQ (gently delivered)

  • As always, a few DNS/DQs crept in — Belle Paton and a handful of others had paperwork or timing issues resulting in VOID/DNS marks. No drama beyond a shrug and a promise to come back hungrier next week. If you’ve ever had a “-7.00” finish time, you know the story: life, kids, alarm clocks.
  • Luke Sellars had a DQ in a 100m breast heat but still contributed strong racing elsewhere — chalk it up to racing hard and learning fast.

Looking forward — what to watch next

  • Geoff Roper final on 22 Nov — heat winners today have the bragging rights, but the final will be where reputations are made. Duncan, Renee, Jude, Emilie, Liam, Lyndal and the rest will be fighting for that perpetual trophy.
  • Handicap point-score battles are tight in several age groups — Archie vs Aodhan (Under‑12 boys) and Christian vs Duncan (Seniors men) are must-see rivalries over the coming weeks. A single 4‑point heat win can change everything.
  • Keep an eye on Under‑14 and Under‑16 fields — Lincoln, Alex, Luke and Elizabeth are all within striking distance of moving up the leaderboards if they target certain events.

Final word: great grit and big smiles all round. Whether you came for a PB, a bit of gentle revenge on a sibling, or to qualify for a final (looking at you, Duncan), you did the Club proud. See you next Saturday — sunscreen on, banter ready, and cheers to more personal goals ticked off (no bellyflops, Clare!).

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Week 4 Summer Racing Season Newsletter

The Season Heats Up!

Welcome to Week 4 of our Summer Racing Season! The competition is getting fierce and we’re seeing some outstanding performances across all age groups. This week brings an exciting mix of sprint and endurance events, plus an important qualifying opportunity for one of our prestigious club trophies.

This Week’s Events

100M Freestyle – The perfect middle-distance event! Fast enough to be exciting, long enough to require strategy and pacing. Get ready to put in a solid effort from start to finish.

100M Breaststroke – Technical precision meets power. The breaststroke is all about rhythm, timing, and that explosive kick. Who will dominate the pool this week?

200M Freestyle – Our distance event for the week, and an important one! This race will serve double duty (see below for details about the Geoff Roper Trophy).

As always, modified distances will be available for our junior swimmers to ensure everyone competes at an appropriate level.

Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy

Important Notice: This week’s 200M Freestyle races will act as qualifying heats for the prestigious Geoff Roper 200M Freestyle Handicap Trophy race, which will be held on 22nd November.

Make sure you give it your all this week – your time will determine your handicap for the trophy race. This is one of our most exciting events of the season, where handicapping ensures every swimmer has a genuine chance at victory!

Perpetual Trophy Returns

Attention Trophy Holders! If you currently hold any of the club’s perpetual trophies from previous seasons, please bring them back to the clubroom at your earliest convenience. We need to ensure all trophies are accounted for and ready for poolside presentations and engraving as we progress through this season. Thank you for your cooperation!

Registration Reminder

Don’t forget to register for through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This is a requirement for all swimmers, including those on free trials.

If you need assistance with Swim Central, our club administrators are always happy to help.

Join Our Squad Training Sessions

Take your swimming to the next level with our FREE squad training sessions! Our experienced coaches provide expert guidance in a friendly, supportive environment.

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Squad training is invaluable for improving technique, building endurance, and preparing for race conditions. Whether you’re aiming for personal bests or trophy glory, regular squad attendance will help you achieve your goals. All abilities welcome!

See You at the Pool!

We’re looking forward to another fantastic week of racing. Remember to warm up, pace yourself in those longer events, and cheer on your clubmates!

Best of luck to all swimmers – especially those chasing fast times for the Geoff Roper Trophy!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

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How good is Harry…

Our amazing Harry Thompson has been competing at the School Sport Australia Games in Ballarat. As every student of Australian history will know, Ballarat is all about gold. And Harry has been mining his very own little treasure trove…

Harry’s results include:

  • 1st place in the 4 x 50M Relay
  • 1st place in the 4 x 50M Medley Relay
  • 6th place in the 50M Freestyle event in a new PB of 30.97 seconds

It’s crazy to think Harry is the 6th fastest freestyler in his age group in the country!

Congratulations Harry and family…

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Results Week 3

The results for Saturday 25 October 2025 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — partly cloudy with a cheeky shower or two that only made the dragon-boat racing across Iron Cove Bay look more dramatic.

What a ripper of a Saturday — first butterfly and medley fixtures of the season brought plenty of brave first-timers, a few glorious upsets, some classic family tag-team swims and the usual mixture of heroic flapping and effortless speed. The crowd got to watch dragon boats, several spectacular finishes and a handful of “who forgot the stopwatch?” moments. The UV was very high (yes, slather on the sunscreen) and the fire-danger meter is flashing “High” — so keep the hot chips metaphorical, folks.

Meet highlights & cheeky call-outs

  • New junior tech Shay Donnellan (welcome, Shay!) showed he’s not just good at laptops — he topped his 50m free heat in 30.91 and scored a solid 4-point haul for the Under‑14s. Nice work, mate.
  • Alena Finn continues to boss the Under‑12 girls — she’s on 32 points and looked comfortable winning her long swims and nailing a few technical bits in the medley. Watch out for challengers Neave Murdoch and Pia Passarelli (both sitting on 19) — the gap’s healthy but not unbridgeable with the season still young.
  • Neave Murdoch had a cracker: winning a 50m free heat, strong butterfly and top spot in the 4×50 medley heat — she’s the one to watch for the mid-season fireworks.
  • Under‑10s were full of scrappers. Jessica Pacey scored well again and remains top in her age group (20 points) while Oscar Sullivan (17) and Harry Finn (15) are in a proper tussle in the Under‑10 boys — a few more weekends like this and we’ll need a scoreboard in the car park.
  • Big shout to Thomas Pacey — swimming on a pair of broken ribs (from his hockey final!) — you absolute legend. He’s chasing sub‑30 in the 50 free (his PB sits at 29.91) and was competitive today, but the sub‑30 will have to wait a little longer. Keep at it, Thomas — the ribs (and the hill work) will forgive you eventually.
  • Christian Taylor made a statement return from his US scholarship with solid finishes and blistering handicap splits — the guy still remembers how to move through the water. Sibling rivalry with William (and younger Lukas) continues to spice up the heats.
  • Veteran stalwarts and officials: Phil Hayward (referee) and Gerry Tibbertsma (starter) kept the chaos organised — Gerry’s “old Dutch foxer” charm remains undefeated. David Parker saved the meet again by keeping the timing kit behaving like a civilized machine.
  • Welcome back appearances: Emilie Krog (university chum of Christian) turned a few heads with a tidy 30.98 in a 50m free heat and 32.53 in a butterfly time trial. Lovely to see guests and new faces mixing it in.

Close battles in the Handicap Point Score — who’s creeping up?

  • Seniors (Men): It’s anyone’s game. Thomas Pacey, Adam Christodoulou, Paul Martin, Duncan Lyon and Denver Pelly are all sitting tight on 13 points apiece — no clear runaway leader. Plenty of points still available this season, so expect hair-raising finishes and tactics like “go out fast, then hang on.”
  • Seniors (Women): Jenny Gaskin leads the pack on 18 with Suzie Aitken nipping at 17 — a one-meet swing could change the lead. Both are securing important points in the medleys and butterfly rounds.
  • Under‑14 boys: Lincoln van Loo has a nice buffer on 28, but Alex Sellars (22) and Arden Hartley (16) are closing in. If Alex brings another 4‑pointer in a sprint next week, this one will sizzle.
  • Under‑12 boys and girls: Archie Sullivan (27) and Alena Finn (32) are building commanding seasons, but the youngsters at DASC are improving fast — we’ll be seeing lead changes yet.

Notable personal goals & progress

  • Thomas Pacey — still chasing the sub‑30 50m free while battle-scarred from winter hockey. Today wasn’t the day, but guts and determination count for more than decimals on a stopwatch.
  • Skye Lewis — after edging under her recent barrier in close races, she’s sitting pretty in Under‑14 girls with consistent 4‑point showings. Keep that momentum.
  • Charlotte & Elizabeth Allan — both aiming for faster than 35s in the 50 free. Elizabeth posted a 36.31 finish today; with a tweak to the start and a sprint off the turn she’ll have that 35s barrier in her sights soon.
  • Plenty of little legends tried butterfly for the first time — Cara Thompson bravely had a crack at 50m fly and the full IM; Jessica, Anna and Georgina all had moments to be proud of. First attempts deserve the loudest applause.

Fun (and slightly annoying) admin bits

  • Timing gremlins and “VOID” situations: a few races had issues (e.g., timer not used on a 50m free resulting in VOID for one heat, and several DNS / no-time recordings). Race referee decisions stood in for clock times and points were awarded accordingly, but please — if you’re rostered as Timer A, bring your stopwatch and your A‑game.
  • Disqualifications: a couple of butterfly/arms DQs in the 20m and 4×30 medley heats — nothing malicious, just learning curves. We’re a club that celebrates technique as well as enthusiasm, so expect gentle rib‑taps from the officials.

Looking ahead — what to watch next week

  • Next Saturday (1 Nov) we’ll have heats for the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle (Handicap) — a big one for long‑distance point score contenders. If you qualified today in medley or long events, make sure you’re rested and don’t skip breakfast.
  • Keep tracking the tight seniors’ leaderboard — with lots of meets left, a single 4‑pointer can vault you up the table. Expect strategy to creep into starts and turns (and the odd advantageous lane allocation).
  • Junior families: keep encouraging the little ones to try the form strokes — today proved that a first butterfly attempt can be equal parts hilarious and vastly rewarding.

Final word: brilliant effort by everyone — from clubs’ newest splashers to our seasoned campaigners. The sun (and a stray shower) put on a show, the dragon boats provided free entertainment and the scoreboard quietly filled up with the kind of close results we love. See you next Saturday — don’t forget sunscreen, a towel, and someone reliable to hold the stopwatch.

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 3 Summer Racing Season Newsletter

Ready to Race!

Welcome to Week 3 of our Summer Racing Season! We hope you’re all enjoying the competition and the fantastic atmosphere poolside. This week brings another exciting lineup of events that will test speed, technique, and endurance.

This Week’s Events

Get ready to dive in for the following races:

50M Freestyle – Our classic sprint event! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or trying to claim bragging rights, this is your chance to show your speed.

50M Butterfly – Time to showcase those powerful arms and undulating rhythm. The fly can be challenging, but it’s always a crowd favourite!

200M Medley – The ultimate test of versatility. All four strokes in one race – this event separates the all-rounders from the specialists.

As always, we’ll be running modified distances for our junior swimmers, ensuring everyone gets a chance to compete at an appropriate level.

Registration Reminder

Please remember to register as a club member through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central portal. This applies to all swimmers, including those on free trials. Registration is important as, among other things, it ensures that you are covered by Swimming Australia’s insurance policy.

If you need help navigating Swim Central, please reach out to our club administrators who are happy to assist.

Join Our Squad Training Sessions

Want to improve your technique and build fitness between race days? Our club squads are completely FREE for all members and provide excellent coaching in a supportive environment.

Senior Squads: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Junior Squads: Tuesday & Thursday

Squad training is the perfect way to work on your starts, turns, and stroke technique while building the endurance you need to perform your best on race day. All skill levels are welcome!

Squads start at 6 am in Lanes 1 and 2.

See You Poolside!

We can’t wait to see everyone racing this week. Remember to warm up properly, stay hydrated, and most importantly – have fun and support your fellow club members!

Good luck to all our swimmers!

Drummoyne Swimming Club Committee

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Results Week 2

The results for Saturday 18 October 2025 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, partly cloudy but sunny enough for a splash and a pleasant north-easterly breeze.

Week 2 delivered the usual glorious chaos: kids, grandparents, new faces and old salts mixing it up in the lanes. Leni was on photography duty (fancy SLR, Insta glory); the timing system threw a wobbly in a couple of races (races 8 & 9) which left a few VOID/DNS entries — hats off to the race officials who sorted placings by eye and kept the show on the road.

Big moments & highlights

  • Pia Passarelli backed up her improving form with a tidy win in the 100m handicap (finish 1:50.72) — good on ya, Pia, keep chasing those PBs.
  • Skye Lewis continues to lead the charge in the girls’ sprints, taking her 100m heat (finish 1:21.68) and showing she means business this season.
  • Alena Finn is on fire — another dominant day (100m finish 1:14.80 and strong long-distance performances). With 23 series points in U/12 girls, she’s looking very hard to catch.
  • Lincoln van Loo continued his brilliant long-distance form, taking his 400m heat in a very respectable 5:36.60 (handicap finish) — proud moment for the Under 14s captain.
  • Youngsters making their mark: Arthur Pacey (Under 6) dominated again across multiple events and now sits comfortably atop his age group with 19 points — the Pacey clan are not here for a casual dip.
  • Veterans still showing the youngsters how it’s done — Denver, Phil, Thomas and others slugged it out in men’s heats and the seniors point score is shaping into a tasty battle.

Personal goals, grit and good humour

  • Thomas Pacey — committee member, racing with the legend status of broken ribs from hockey — put in a gutsy 400m time trial (6:39.87). His stated goal is to do tumble turns every length in the 400m; he got the distance done, and whether he nailed every tumble we’ll cross-examine him at the coffee afterwards. Either way — top effort.
  • Rose Tunstall continues her weekly reliability mission (“never misses a Saturday”) and is chasing down Phil for bragging rights — Rose: keep it up, Phil’s still practising his sassy stopwatch stare.
  • Newer faces and returning guests (Cath Thompson, Georgie Chalker, Cara Thompson, others) had their first or early swims for the season — lovely to see you jump in and have fun.

Handicap point score — the battles heating up

Handicap points mean anyone can have a day — and many did. A few intriguing leaderboards to watch:

  • Under 12 Girls: Alena Finn is pulling away with 23 points — a very handy buffer, but there’s still plenty of meets left for challengers.
  • Under 12 Boys: Archie Sullivan leads with 21 points after another consistent sheet of results; other lads like Aodhan and Rex are never far behind.
  • Under 14 Boys: Lincoln van Loo sits on 20 points with Alex Sellars (17) and Casper Crothers (16) nipping at his heels — that one could go down to the wire.
  • Seniors (Men): Denver Pelly leads the seniors on 13, with Thomas Pearson, Thomas Pacey, Phil Hayward and Paul Martin all close behind. Expect more tussles in the sprints and longer handicaps as the season unfolds.
  • Under 10s and Under 8s: plenty of tight exchanges — Jessica Pacey (U/10 girls) and Edward Pacey (U/10 boys) are both showing strong form and collecting series points like they’re on sale.

Rivalries, family feuds & school shout-outs

  • The Pacey family continues to field a full swimming squad — Arthur, Jessica, Edward and Thomas keeping it very much a family affair (and very noisy at the finish).
  • The Allan twins and Dad (Elizabeth, Charlotte and Ian) keep the family bragging rights alive — Elizabeth’s aiming for triple-family wins this week (burger with pineapple on the line, presumably controversial but delicious).
  • Classic old-timers’ rivalry: Duncan Lyon vs Gerry Tibbertsma vs Phil Hayward — plenty of friendly jibes on the pool deck (Gerry rued a rotator cuff excuse earlier, Duncan still plotting revenge, Phil wants to beat Rosie). It’s the kind of rivalry that keeps the refs entertained.
  • School ties are alive and well (lots of Russell Lea, Rosebank and St Mark’s swimmers) but remember — they’re racing for DASC, not the school colours — though the schoolyard bragging rights are a nice bonus.

Timing gremlins & race admin

We had a few races where the timing system and some lane timekeepers dropped the baton — several VOID/DNS entries and a handful of placings determined by the race referee. Not ideal, but the refs and Lane Marshals sorted it out. Special callout to David Parker for keeping the timing gear gremlins under marginal control — our unofficial Club Legal Beagle also doubles as tech support.

Notable DQs / DNS

  • A few DNS/voids in younger heats (Jaxon Lewis, some timekeeper issues in races producing VOID entries). We’ll get those sorted and remind everyone: always glance at your handicap start and wave if you need help.

Looking ahead

Next week (25 Oct) we switch up with butterfly on the program and a medley long-distance — a perfect opportunity for sprinters to show off their form strokes and for those long-distance folk to chip away at series points. Key upcoming matchups to watch:

  • Fred Congdon / George Wheaton type events (handicapped BBB and trophy heats) are coming up in the next few weeks — winners of heats will lock-in for finals later in the season.
  • If you’re chasing Point Score glory: there’s a lot of points still on offer across the season. Those with comfortable leads (Alena, Archie, Arthur, Lincoln) should keep showing up; challengers, treat the next few meets like free range opportunities to make ground.

Final chuckle & thanks

Lovely to see so many smiling faces, new joiners and tried-and-true veterans enjoying their Saturday morning mayhem. If you raced, high five yourself — if you cheered, even better. Same time next week — bring goggles, a towel and a willingness to be roasted in good humour by your mates. And Thomas: we’ll be checking for tumble turns. No pressure.

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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Results Week 1

The results for Saturday 11 October 2025 have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — sunny and warm with only a cheeky chance of a shower later on.

Welcome back to the 2025/26 season, folks! First Saturday of the summer run and the cobwebs were loudly dislodged: a few bright new faces popped in, the old timers dusted off their goggles and the kids remembered how much better the pool is than Zoom. A medium chance of afternoon showers didn’t stop anyone from racing like the sun was on their tail.

Standouts & season-opening heroes

  • Archie Sullivan — Hat-trick hero. Archie went 3-for-3 across the day and leads his age group with a perfect 12 points. Nice and tidy start to the season, Archie — keep that streak warm for the long haul.
  • Alena Finn — Matching Archie’s perfection: 12 points and three wins. Looks like someone’s been practising over winter — excellent job, Alena.
  • Jude Wilson — A proper opener with 11 points. Jude’s power off the start and bike-like turnover made him hard to catch.
  • Skye Lewis — Top of her division with 10 points. Skye’s back from the break and already looking comfortable in the water.
  • Jessica Pacey — Another 10‑point week — spritely, determined and having fun. Personal goal was “Have fun” — nailed it.

Close battles and rivalries

  • Under 8 girls saw Christina Tripolitsiotis narrowly hold off Georgina Aitken — 10 to 8 points. Two fast youngsters trading elbows and smiles; this one’ll be spicy all season.
  • Under 10 boys is tight: Oscar Sullivan (7) leads Harry Finn (6). Expect these two to duel for every centimetre — family bragging rights at stake.
  • In the Seniors it’s already a tussle: Jaxon Lewis sits on 9 with Denver Pelly breathing down his neck on 8. Denver’s quick in the longer stuff (watch that 200m time trial), while Jaxon’s explosive in the sprints — perfect recipe for a season-long scrap.
  • The old familiar triangle of Duncan Lyon, Gerry Tibbertsma and Phil Hayward was in evidence — Duncan got the better of Gerry today in the breaststroke heat, Phil somehow did a few jobs and still managed to swim — and the banter afterwards was Olympic‑level. Rose Tunstall confessed her season goal is to “beat Gerry and Phil” — she’s given them a nudge already and will be hunting them all summer.

Personal goals — wins, near-misses and funny objectives

  • Lincoln van Loo
  • Jaxon Lewis
  • Thomas Pacey
  • Michael Hayward
  • Plenty of very modest goals (some delightfully irreverent) were met: “Wake up on time” (Alena Finn) — alarm clocks and medals both successful today.

Notable swims & gutsy efforts

  • Christian Taylor
  • Denver Pelly
  • Suzie Aitken
  • Young guns like Luke Sellars, Skye Lewis and Alena Finn all had eye-catching sprints — plenty to make the coaches smile (and the parents beam).

Family, schools and club spirit

There were stacks of family pairings — the Pacey clan (Thomas, Emma and three littlies Arthur, Edward and Jessica), the Lewis crew (Adam, Kristy, Skye and Jaxon), the Allan twins Elizabeth and Charlotte helping as junior computer techs while still racing, and the Parkers (David and Cara) popping in from London for a guest appearance. A reminder that school affiliations noted in the entries (Saint Ignatius’, Rosebank, Russell Lea, etc.) are just that — these swimmers are racing for DASC, not their school colours. Club first, school spirit second, but plenty of friendly inter‑school bragging on the pool deck all the same.

New joiners, returnees & club veterans

  • Nice to see new faces like Emilie Krog and Margaret Joy joining the Saturday circus — welcome aboard. We hope the coffee is strong enough for you.
  • Longstanding stalwarts were out in force — Phil Hayward, Gerry Tibbertsma, Matthew O’Connor and David Parker (our timing equipment wizard) making sure the meet ran like clockwork. We salute our life members and volunteers for another smooth start to the season.
  • Cara Parker (paramedic now working in London) made a guest appearance — always lovely when globetrotting members drop by to sweat on the starter’s call.

The oddities (timing gremlins & DNS)

We had a few “No times recorded”/DNSs in some heats — a reminder that volunteers do the heavy lifting and that timing lanes need human love. A couple of the little ones (and their lanes) just didn’t want to play fair today; referees recorded placings where the clock failed and everyone stayed good‑humoured about it. If your result shows VOID/NT, the referee had your back and points were awarded based on placings.

Looking ahead

Families away for school holidays meant a slightly pared turnout, but next week should see everyone back and the races will get thicker and faster. Keep an eye on the Under 12/Under 14 divisions — some serious pointscore chases have already started. Remember: the season is a marathon, not a sprint — unless you’re in a sprint, in which case put your head down and go.

Great start to the season, Drummoyne — bring your towels, your banter and your best race faces next Saturday. See you at 7:30 sharp — and don’t forget sunscreen (UV is very high, so slather up before your warm‑ups).

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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Team App Update: New Season, New Feature!

As we dive into a fresh season at Drummoyne Swimming Club, we’ve made a small but fun update to the Team App sign-in process — designed to bring a bit more motivation and personality to your Saturday race meets.

New Feature: “Personal Goals for Today?”

This season, swimmers will be prompted to share their personal goals when signing in via Team App. Whether you’re aiming to:

  • Complete a Time Trial,
  • Swim a new PB,
  • Or outpace your poolside rival…

Just type your goal into the “Personal goals for today?” field. At the end of each meet, our AI tool will compare your results against your goal — and if you hit the mark (or come close), you might get a shout-out in our post-race summary!

Prefer to keep your goals private? No worries — simply enter “-” and you’ll still be signed in as usual.

Quick Reminder: How Sign-In Works

When signing in for a Saturday race meet, you’ll be asked to complete a few simple questions:

  • Going / Non-Going – Select “Going” if you (or your child/dependant) plan to swim. If you’ve already RSVP’d “Yes,” this will be auto-selected.
  • Sprint / Form Stroke / Long Distance – Choose your race distances for each category. You can enter one race per category, plus a Time Trial if you’re trying a new distance.
  • Time Trial for any of the above? – Answer “Yes” if you’re swimming a Time Trial for a stroke or distance you haven’t raced before (or not last season).

Time Trials – What New Starters Need to Know

If you’re new to the Club or trying a longer race distance, you’ll need to complete a Time Trial before being entered into a race. This helps us record your swim time and match you with swimmers of similar pace in future meets.

Time Trials are typically required:

  • In your first few weeks at the Club.
  • When upgrading to a longer race distance (e.g. moving from 20m to 30m freestyle).

To request a Time Trial, simply:

  1. Select the new distance you wish to trial.
  2. Answer “Yes” to the “Time trial for any of the above?” question in Team App.

Need Help?

For a full breakdown of the Team App sign-in process, visit our Team App guide.
To learn more about our Saturday racing format, check out our Race Meet Info.

See you all poolside this Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30am!

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