Issue 16, 2021/2022 by Graham Edwards - 19th March, 2022

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1500m Open Championships – 26^th March

Next Saturday is the last morning of club races and it culminates with the 1500m Open Championships and a breakfast at the conclusion of races.

A reminder that races commence at 6.30am (not 7.00am) so we really need everyone at the pool earlier on the morning to assist with set up, timekeeping etc, even if your family members are not swimming the 1500m event as we will need to have timekeepers for all lanes with swimmers.

Swimming NSW Senior Metropolitan Championships

This weekend our club is being represented by three swimmers at the SNSW Senior Metropolitan Championships being held at SOPAC. Good luck to Vanessa Ozols, Alison Sakurovs & Matthew Vicic for your swims and may the whale be with you all

Perpetual Trophy Return

As the season draws to a conclusion we ask that you return any perpetual trophies you have to the club room prior to the end of March so the trophies can be prepared for the upcoming Annual Presentation.

Club Uniforms

As colder weather returns you may be seeking a parka to help stay warm during training. We do not take or place orders for these and suggest you contact AquaShop directly at (https://www.aquashop.com.au) or visit their shop at 15 St John’s Avenue, Gordon.

Club AGM & Annual Presentation

We have confirmed dates for the club’s AGM and Annual Presentation this year.

AGM

The AGM will be held on Monday 16^th May, 2022 in the club room. The meeting will commence at 7.30pm and we encourage all members to attend the meeting.

As you know the Committee has not changed much over many years now and we really encourage members to consider taking on a Committee role, as the future of the club is directed by the Committee. All positions are open for nomination. To nominate for a Committee position you simply need to complete a nomination form by Saturday 16^th April 2022.

Annual Presentation

The Annual Presentation will be held on Saturday 21^st May, 2022 at Club Merrylands (in the first floor function room). The room will be open from 6.00pm, with presentation commencing at 6.30pm.

Club Merrylands kindly provide our club with use of the function room for our presentation and we encourage you to support the club by enjoying the meal options at the club either before or following the presentation.

Club Merrylands have lifted their COVID-19 Vaccination Policy of only allowing the double vaccinated into the Club’s premise, as of 17^th March 2022.

Double vaccination is no longer a condition of entry to the club.

Social Event – Surf & Open Water visit – Saturday 23^rd April 2022

A surf and open water event has been arranged with Narrabeen Surf Club and is being held on Saturday 23^rd April at Narrabeen Beach.

The event will commence at 10.00am, so we recommend you arrive at the beach around 9.30am.

An email has been forwarded to all first claim members families with information, however you can register your interest by completing the form here.

For more information please contact Denise Assi at social.secretary@merrylandsasc.asn.au

It is a great opportunity for everyone to get together following the end of the season and enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.

Championship Results – 12^th March 2022

800m Freestyle

Presentation for these championships will be held with the 1500m championships next Saturday

Upcoming Championship & Meet Calendar

Sponsors

We receive great support from our club sponsors and we thank them for this support.

If anyone has contacts who would like to assist in sponsorship of the club please let Graham know.