Return Championship Trophies
A gentle reminder to return any Championship Perpetual trophies you have at home. They can be returned to the club room on a Saturday morning or on a squad training day.
MSW 5 – 8 Years Development Meet
The Metro South West 5 – 8 Year Meet will be held this afternoon at the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, The Parkway, Bradbury.
Good luck to Lily Palise who will swim in 3 events (50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke & 50m Freestyle) at the meet. May the Whale be with you Lily
School Swim Meets
Congratulations to everyone who competed at school, zone, area & Diocese meets this week. We hear there have been plenty of PB’s swum and swimmers qualifying for their next level meets
Hoodie and Swim Parka Orders
Do you want to order a Club Hoodie or Swim Parka? They are great for keeping dry and warm at club races or training!
Both can be pre-ordered via the club shop, but hurry as orders will close today.
Size information for the Swim Parkas can be found on the website. Check with Margaret on Hoodie sizes if you are unsure.
Seen a Problem? Get it Fixed
Seen something at the pool that needs fixing? Let Council know of any issues here.
P-Plate Award
It’s not too late for a winning nomination for the P-Plate award. So if you have seen something that deserves a nomination for the P-Plate award click here.
Lions Club Award
With a very busy month leading into the SwimFest we received a lot of well deserved nominations for the extra help provided. Thank you to everyone who undertook extra work. Nominations (in no particular order) were received for:
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Peter Johnston
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Alison Johnston
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Sylvia Chan
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Damian Chan
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Patrick Hannan
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Ian Johnston
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Ian Wilson
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Jeff Palise
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Niushka Shrestha
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Kylee Murray
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Matthew Vicic
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Johnson Chan
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Danielle Vicic
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Tricia Johnston
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Leanne Tovkach
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Denise Assi
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If you see a member undertaking some extra help please take the time to recognise their contribution by nominating them for the Lions Club Award here.
Anzac Day 2024
Our club will participate in the Cumberland Anzac Day Dawn Service this year to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations and to remember the over 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country's name.
The service will be held from 5.30am at Charles Mance Reserve, Newman Street, Merrylands and commences with a march from the Merrylands RSL Club in Miller Street, Merrylands at 5.15am.
Annual Presentation 2024
We have booked a date for the Annual Presentation to celebrate this season and recognise the great performances by our swimmers and hard work from our volunteers.
The Annual Presentation will be held at Club Merrylands on Saturday 1st June 2024, commencing at 6.30pm. Keep an eye for more information about this and the date for the AGM.
Championship Results – 2nd March 2024
Congratulations to everyone who swam in the Backstroke Championships last Saturday morning. Results were:
50 Metres Backstroke
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7 Years Girls
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Lily Palise
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10 Years Girls
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Leah Johnston
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11 Years Girls
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Gabriella Assi
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15 Years Womens
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Niushka Shrestha
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Senior Womens
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Alison Sakurovs
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Veteran Womens
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Kylee Murray
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Leanne Tovkach
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8 Years Boys
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Damian Chan
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Jude Johnston
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9 Years Boys
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William Johnston
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Connor Mackie
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10 Years Boys
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Patrick Hannan
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Tomas Dlesk
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Jay Shrestha
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13 Years Boys
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Daniel Vicic
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Joseph Assi
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Caleb Mackie
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16 Years Mens
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Matthew Vicic
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Jokubas Urbonas
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Veteran Mens
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Ian Willson
Varant Jambazian
Ian Johnston
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25 Metres Backstroke
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Christian Jambazian
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Gabriel Mansour
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Anna Johnston
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200 Metres Backstroke
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Open Womens
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Alison Sakurovs
Niushka Shrestha
Kylee Murray
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Open Mens
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Matthew Vicic
Ian Wilson
Varant Jambazian
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Upcoming Meet Calendar
Check the website for the full list of upcoming meets, closing dates, programs and qualifying times.
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MEET DATE
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ENTRY CLOSING
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Metro South West 5-8 Years Meet
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Saturday 9th March
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Closed
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NSW State Open Championships
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Friday 15th March to Sunday 17th March
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Closed
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NSW Junior State Age Championships
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Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 24th March
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Tuesday 12th March
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NSW State Masters Championships
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Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April
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Friday, 5th April
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Swimwest Winter Short Course
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Sunday 21st April
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Saturday, 6th April* (Entry Limit)
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Metro South West Area
SC Championships
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Saturday 25th May & Sunday 26th May
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TBA
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