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Squads are a great way to get in some extra fitness and practice for race day during the season. Members of Drummoyne Swimming Club have exclusive access to lanes 1 and 2 every weekday morning down at Drummoyne Pool.

Full Club members can participate in Saturday meets and morning squads are part of their membership fee.  If you would only like to attend morning squads, you can join as a Squad Member for $50 – a great way to meet other members of the club while also staying fit. For more details click here.

The results for Saturday 1st December 2018, including the first week of the Club Championships, have been published here.

Fresh off new diving blocks and change rooms, Drummoyne Swim Centre has released a survey to measure customer service quality.

We encourage all our members to fill out the survey by clicking here. By filling out the survey it is a valuable way to provide feedback and make known any changes you would like to see made at the centre. There are also 2 x 50 passes to the pool to be won!

To all our members, club fees need to paid ASAP!

All members from last season will have received an email with a link to renew their fees. If you didn’t receive the email or are new to the Club and need help with the process please read the joining information here or contact our Club Registrar, Michael Donnellan on registrar@drummoyneswimclub.com.au or ph: 0422 453322.

This Saturday we will be taking last orders for Swim Club swimmers, clothing and other gear in time for Christmas delivery.

If you would like to place an order, please see Sophie O’Brien down at the pool or contact her via secretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au
or mobile 0458 205936.

This Saturday we will be racing for the first points in our Club Championship series, starting with the 50m Freestyle sprint.

For Championship races there are no handicaps – everyone starts on “Go” and the fastest swimmer wins! 

Championship events are raced against swimmers in the same age group and gender, with points awarded to the fastest three swimmers in each group.

Race distances are fixed by age group for each stroke, with younger swimmers racing shorter distances.  This week the Under 8’s will race 30m Freestyle and Under 6’s 20m Freestyle.  

Championship events are always raced first on Saturday mornings, followed by Handicap races for the other two events of the day. 

If you are new to the Club, you need to have raced at three Club meets and be a financial member before becoming eligible to earn Championship Points.  Points will be reviewed and adjusted at the end of the season before finalising the Club Championship results.

You can read more about the Club Championship rules, event structure and points on our Racing page.  Check the Calendar for upcoming Championship races and other events.

So now is the time to sharpen up your speed and fitness with squad training every weekday morning down at the pool!

The George Wheaton 50m BBB handicap race is one of the most hotly contested and historic trophy races of the season.

George Wheaton was a former secretary of Drummoyne Swimming Club who tragically died after racing his four sons in a “Father and Son” race at the Club in 1937. His last surviving son, Noel, who was racing with his father that day, sadly passed away three years ago.

It was a very close race last Saturday with competitors performing their absolute best. Only days back from Alaska, James Simmons managed to blast into first position and take the trophy. His cold water training in the Arctic paid off! Exhausted after hitting the wall to win, James took in the win after taking in some deep breaths. Excellent work!

Congratulations to all other swimmers, all of whom swam breaststroke except for Gabrielle Perkins who did backstroke and achieved a PB!

It was a special moment with members of the Wheaton family on pool deck. The trophy was even presented by 4 year old George, the great great grandson of the trophy’s namesake.

Saturday morning raffles have been a tradition down on pool deck for years. The raffles are an important fundraising initiative by the club which puts much needed funds into the club.

Just recently we repaired our start timer. Without the support of our members buying tickets every Saturday morning, the club wouldn’t be able to afford much needed upgrades. All funds raised keep the club going and ensure our members have an enjoyable and smooth meet every week.

We are always on the lookout for new raffle prizes. If anyone would like to donate a prize or a hamper or know of any businesses that would donate please let us know.