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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.

There’s another big morning of swimming coming up this weekend, the program for Saturday 1st December 2018 is as follows:

Sprint – 50m Freestyle Championship
30m and 20m Freestyle Handicap

Form Stroke – 100m Backstroke Handicap
30m and 20m Backstroke Handicap

Trophy Event – Finals for Five Dock Rotary 200m Medley (Handicap). Finalists include:

Caragh Price

Elise Borozan

Georgia Kirkpatrick-Jones

Adam Christodoulou

Armani Jamieson

Ziani Viola

Bronson Ronan

Long Distance– 200m Medley Handicap
4x30m and 4x20m Medley Handicap

Time Trials for each Handicap race event will be available and held after that event.

The results for Saturday 24th November 2018 have been published here.

A reminder that our Men’s Night Out is on tomorrow night at the Drummoyne Sailing Club. It’s a perfect opportunity to welcome our new members and connect with existing members over a drink and a meal:

All members over 18 years of age are welcome. Click “Going” on Facebook or contact Tim Doolan on president@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you can make it along.

• Date: Wednesday 21st November 2018
• Venue: Drummoyne Sailing Club Bistro Area
• Time: 7:30pm

We hope to see many of you there for an enjoyable night.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for Christmas or if you just need new swimmers, look no further than Drummoyne Swimming Club’s merchandise range. From swimmers to backpacks, hats to t-shirts we’ve got what you need to deck yourself out in stylish club threads.

To check out the full merchandise range click here.

If you would like to place a merchandise order email Club Secretary Sophie: secretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au

It was a sunny morning down on pool deck last Saturday and it was time for the final of the Geoff Roper 200m Freestyle Handicap race.

With an 86 second handicap between lanes 1 and 2 and even more for the other 4 swimmers, it was going to be a tough ask to win from a lane other than 1. Once all swimmers finally entered the water, it was clear it was going to be a close race. Swimmers gave it all they got with all of them swimming the last lap together. Swimmers crept up and it was eventually Samuel Eastwood in lane 1 who took out the trophy! Congratulations Samuel!

It was a fantastic effort from all the finalists and a special shout out goes to Andrew Sharpe who with a 133 second handicap from lane 6, made up massive ground and delivered an incredible swim. Never has it been so close from the most handicapped swimmer!

Congratulations all swimmers!

Just a reminder that kids squads are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings down at the pool. Squads are coached by life members Lynette Brown and Phil Hayward on Tuesday mornings while former club captain Will Taylor takes the lead on Thursdays.

All junior members of the club are welcome and squads are free – just pay pool entry.

When: Tuesday & Thursday mornings
Time: 5:45am – 7:00am
Where: Drummoyne Swimming Pool – Lanes 1 & 2

A reminder that adult squads are also running on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

For information on squads click here.