Merrylands SwimFest
We are holding the Merrylands SwimFest next Saturday (20th February, 2021). Warm up commences at 1.30pm with races starting at 2.30pm.
There are some changes this year given COVID-19 restrictions. Only six clubs will be attending and we will have designated areas assigned to each club. Please read the guidelines in place in the online program when it is published next week.
The COVID-19 drive-through test clinic continues to use part of the swimming centre carpark. Parking will remain limited. Please take care when walking from your car to the centre.
We ask for the help of all parents and members who are not competing in the SwimFest as we have many roles to undertake on the day. More details about the meet can be found here.
Speedo Sprint Heats
Congratulations to our team of 18 swimmers who competed at the Speedo Sprint Heats last Saturday at SOPAC. You can read a full report here.
Metro South West Junior Championships
Congratulations to Matthew Vicic who won the 200m Butterfly at the Metro South West Junior Championships last weekend. You can read the full report here.
Cole Classic Ocean Swim
Ian Wilson competed in the Cole Classic (5klm) swim at Manly last Sunday. Ian completed the swim in 1:13:24, finishing 51st out of 308 competitors. Congratulations Ian on your swim. 👏
We also saw five of our junior members swim in the 1klm event. There were 1,142 competitors in this event. Congratulations to Lisa Shrestha (18:44 - 598th), Nevah Shrestha (16:58 – 357th), Niushka Shrestha (14:34 – 113th), Shreya Shrestha (18:07 – 496th) & Summer Shrestha (14:24 – 101st). 👏
Season Program Changes
The amended season program can be found here.
Please ensure you check the amended season program and plan your swims and championship qualification based on the amended program.
Club Uniforms
Items can be purchased through the club’s online shop.
Member Profile
Celebrating his great first ever 5 km Open Water Championship swim and Gold medal winning performance last Saturday we find out some interesting information about Matthew Vicic:
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Favourite Colour
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Green
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Favourite Food
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Pizza and Pad Thai
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Favourite Sport (apart from swimming)
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Volleyball
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Favourite Team
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Don’t have one
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Favourite Holiday Place
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Fiji
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Favourite Memory
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Fiji
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Favourite Song
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Supermarket flowers - Ed Sheeran
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Favourite Movie/TV Show
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Star Wars/Greys Anatomy
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Career after school
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Surgery
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I like Merrylands Swimming Club because
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Of all the people and coaches that are also in the club
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COVID-19 Safety Plan & Protocols
Health updates that affect our club members can be found here.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Spectators entering the centre must check-in and out using the Service NSW app which is located at the pool entry. Please ensure you sign-in and sign-out every time you attend the swimming centre.
Download the Service NSW app here.
Club Championship Results
Congratulations to all swimmers who competed in the 200m Individual Medley Championships last week. The results are here.
Sponsors
Thank you to our major sponsors who provide fantastic support to our club. If you know of a business or organisation who may be interested in providing sponsorship or support to our club please let us know.
Upcoming Events
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MEET NAME
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MEET DATE
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ENTRY CLOSING
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MASC 50metre Freestyle Championship
MASC 25metre Freestyle Championship
MASC 200metre Freestyle Championship (Open)
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Saturday 13th February
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Closed
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MASC 400metre Freestyle Championship (Open)
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Saturday 20th February
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Thursday 18th February
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Merrylands SwimFest
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Saturday 20th February
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Closed
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MASC 400metre Freestyle Championship (Junior)
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Saturday 27th February
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Thursday 25th February
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SNSW Metropolitan Championships (Senior)
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Saturday 27th February to
Sunday 28th February
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Tuesday 16th February
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MASC 50metre Backstroke Championship
MASC 25metre Backstroke Championship
MASC 200metre Backstroke Championship (Open)
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Saturday 6th March
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Thursday 4th March
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Speedo Sprint Finals (SOPAC)
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Saturday 6th March
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Entry via Heats
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MSW Junior Championships (SOPAC)
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Saturday 13th March
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Friday 5th March
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SNSW State Open Championships
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Thursday 18th March to
Sunday 21st March
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Wednesday 3rd March
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MASC 1500metre Freestyle Championship (Open)
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Saturday 20th March
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Thursday 18th March
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Whales Challenge
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Saturday 20th March
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Thursday 18th March
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MASC 400metre Freestyle Championship (Senior)
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Saturday 27th March
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Thursday 25th March
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SNSW State Age Junior Championships
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Saturday 27th March to
Sunday 28th March
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Tuesday 16th March
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