Whales Challenge #2
The Whales Challenge is back for round 2 this morning in a do-or-die battle for the Maroon team. Can the Maroon team level the score after the White team won round 1? Or will the White team take an unassailable 2-0 lead? Which team will reign supreme?
New members, check your team here and don’t forget your team cap.
Helping on Saturday Mornings
It takes many people to run club races on Saturday mornings, from set-up to officiating, to packing up – we need all families to help.
Please:
- Arrive before 6:50am to help setup
- Volunteer to time keep – we need 16 timekeepers to provide accurate timing – please don’t make us come and ask.
- Help pack up before you leave
At the December Committee Meeting, the committee discussed the option of rostering families for setup each week, which we may have to implement if families aren’t turning up early to help.
Don’t know what needs to be done? Ask a member of the Committee and they can point you in the right direction.
Many hands make light work.
Where is your Parent?
Please remember: Parents of swimmers under the age of 18yrs are required to attend club races with their children. It is not a babysitting service.
Christmas/New Year Break
Our last club morning for 2022 is the 24th December. Races will resume on 7th January, 2023.
NSW Senior State Age Championships
The NSW Senior State Age Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on 10-16 December. Three of our members have qualified for the championships. Congratulations to Alison Johnston, Matthew Vicic and Leo Zhu on qualifying.
Unfortunately, Matt has been unwell and will be unable to swim at the championships.
Details of the meet, along with access to the live results and live stream are available on the Swimming NSW website.
Relay Competition
Round #5 of the Relay Competition is on today. Has your team completed the weekly form nominating the 4 team members who will swim today? The link for this form is here.
Are you going on holiday?
Squad Members: Are you going on holiday in December/January? Make sure you complete the form here to let us know as soon as possible.
Christmas Party
Our Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, 24th December in conjunction with the Club Races from 7am. Races will be followed by Novelty Events and a BBQ and will be finished by 9:30am.
School Holiday Program
We will be running a free*, School Holiday Program for kids aged 5 to 12 on Thursday, 19th January from 8am to 9:45am.
This program is open to both members and non-members, so invite your friends and book online here.
*Normal pool entry applies.
Lucky Door Prize
Each championship week, we have a Lucky Door prize. You could win your choice of a Speedo kickboard, flipper bag or pair of Opal Mirror goggles. How do you win? You must be in attendance at the Championship presentation when your name is called to win.
Share your photos
Do you have photos from meets or club races you can share for the newsletter or presentation evening? Use the link in the weekly Whales Tales newsletter to upload them.
FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)
The 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships hit the water in Melbourne on 13-18 December. You can watch Australia’s Olympic Champions take on the best in the world in prime time on Channel 9 and 9now. Heats start at 11am each day, with the finals starting at 7:30pm.
Lions Club Award
Each month the Committee votes for the Lions Club Award – the club’s Volunteer of the Year.
Members nominated for November:
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Denise Assi
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Tricia Johnston
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Ian Wilson
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Prafulla Shrestha
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Ian Johnston
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Glenda Wood
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Leah Johnston
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Congratulation to these members on being nominated. Nominations are open for any member to recognise the service of other members. You can nominate a club member online here.
COVID-19 Conditions
Read the updated conditions for club races here.
Club Uniforms
Order club uniforms online here.
Upcoming Meet Calendar
Check the website for the full list of upcoming meets, closing dates, programs and qualifying times.
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MEET NAME
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ENTRY CLOSING
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SNSW Senior State Age Championships
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10th December to 16th December
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Closed
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NSW State Open Water Championships
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18th December & 19th December
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6th December
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MSW Long Course Qualifying Meet
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8th January
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28th December
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Speedo Sprint Series Heats
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12th February
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31st January
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Merrylands SwimFest
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18th February
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4th February
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NSW Senior Metropolitan Championships
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25th February & 26th February
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14th February
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Speedo Sprint Series Finals
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4th March
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Qualify via Heats meet
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NSW State Open Championships
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10th March to 12th March
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28th February
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NSW Junior State Age Championships
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25th March & 26th March
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14th March
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Sponsors
Thank you to our major sponsors who provide fantastic support to our club. If you know of a business or organisation that may be interested in providing sponsorship or support to our club please speak to Graham Edwards.