And Another Season Ends
Well, here we are on the last Saturday of a season again.
Thank you to everyone who has helped during the season. Running club races every week requires the help of everyone and your participation is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to our Committee who again worked hard preparing for the season and running the club throughout the season.
Thank you to our Learn to Swim Co-ordinator, instructors and helpers who allowed us to again offer a Learn to Swim program.
Thank you to our club Coaches who work hard preparing, encouraging & teaching our swimmers to improve their skills. The results achieved during the season are a testament to your dedication and hard work.
Thank you to Darla Assi and Matthew Vicic for your work throughout the season as Club Captains.
Thank you to everyone who competed in club races and represented our club in meets. We hope you have enjoyed your season.
Thank you to our sponsors who provide great support for our club.
We will be back in October to start it all again 😊
Squad Training Change
Training moves to Guildford Pool from next Monday (27th March). Training will continue through the first week of the Easter School Holidays (with the exception of Public Holidays). There will be no training from 17th to 25th April. If you are going to be away, please complete the Training Break Form to advise when you will be away.
The training times for each group will be published on the Training Schedule page.
SNSW Junior State Age Championships
Good luck to Joseph Assi who will represent our club at the Junior State Age Championships at SOPAC this weekend. Joseph has qualified for the 50m, 100m & 200m Breaststroke events. May the whale be with you Joseph for your swims
5 to 8 Year Meet
We have 6 swimmers representing our club at the Metro South West 5 to 8yrs Development Meet being held at Guildford Swimming Centre next Saturday (1st April). Good luck to Damien Chan, Anna Johnston, Jude Johnston, William Johnston, Anastasia Krga & Lily Palise who have entered this meet. May the whale be with you all
Masters Meets – State & Nationals
The Masters State & National Championships are being held during April. We have 9 swimmers competing at State and 6 swimmers competing at Nationals. Good luck to all of our swimmers and may the whale be with you all
Annual Presentation
Date: Sunday 28th May, 2023
Time: 4.00pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Club Merrylands Function room
We look forward to welcoming members and family to the presentation and encourage you to stay after the presentation to support the club by having a meal in any of the dining venues the club has.
Emails will be sent to club members who have a choice of a trophy or alternative award. If you receive an email please ensure you respond in a timely manner to assist the trophy committee in finalising the awards ready for the presentation.
Club AGM
Our club AGM will be held on Monday 22nd May 2023. We invite every club member to attend the meeting. Keep an eye on the club website and social pages for more information about the meeting.
Junior Swimmers Results
Congratulations to the following swimmers on breaking the times last week in the 15m, 25m & 33m races:
33m Breaststroke
18/3/2023 – William Johnston
33m Freestyle
18/3/2023 – Eevi Opano
Lucky Door Prize
Last week’s Lucky Door Prize winner: Gabriella Assi
P-Plate Award
Your last chance to nominate someone for the P-Plate Award, recognising (or perhaps highlights) the “Silly Mistake of the Year”. Nominations here.
Lions Club Award
Each month the Committee votes for the Lions Club Award – the club’s Volunteer of the Year. This is your last chance to nominate a club member to recognise their service online here.
Rule Changes
Swimming NSW has published updated rules (again) as of 20th March. The key change is to Backstroke finishes (rule SW6.3).
The new rules are now operational for all Swimming NSW meets and meets run under Swimming NSW rules.
Please note that these changes do not yet apply to Masters Meets run under the rules of Masters Swimming Australia.
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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MEET DATE
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ENTRY CLOSING
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NSW Junior State Age Championships
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25th March & 26th March
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Closed
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MSW 5 – 8 Meet
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1st April
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Closed
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NSW State Masters Championships
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1st & 2nd April
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Closed
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Australian Masters Championships
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18th – 22nd April
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Closed
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