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2025/2026 Season Review
30 September, 2026

As the 2026/2027 season begins, we look back at the highlights of the 2025/2026 season...

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Our Colours, Our Identity: Maroon and White
16 September, 2026

Every sporting club has traditions that help define its identity. One of the most visible and enduring traditions of Merrylands Amateur Swimming Club is our colours—maroon and white...

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Darren Turner
24 June, 2017

In 1977, Darren became Merrylands' first State Champion. He has now been nominated for the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame...

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2011/2012 Season Review
1 October, 2012

As the 2012/2013 season hits the water, we look back at the club's successful 2011/2012 season...

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Diary of a FINA World Masters Swimmer
by Alison Sakurovs - 21 June, 2012

Alison Sakurovs represented Merrylands at the FINA World Masters Championships from 7-16 June...

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2010/2011 Season Review
2 October, 2011

As the 2011/2012 season gets underway, we look back at the highs and lows of the 2010/2011 season...

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Vale - James (Jim) Pye
1 December, 2010

Jim Pye (the Minty Man) passed away on Saturday 30 October in his 83rd year...

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2009/2010 Season Review
1 October, 2010

As the 2010/2011 season hits the water, we look back at the highlights and challenges of the 2009/2010 season...

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Swimsuits - A Call to Action
8 February, 2010

Debate continues over the legality of 2010 swimsuits with coverage to the knee, and the unavailability of standard brief swimsuits. The following is an open letter from Forbes Carlile...

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2008/2009 Season Review
1 October, 2009

As the club's 40th Anniversary season draws to a close, we look back at the highlights of the 2008/2009 season...

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2025/2026 Season Review

September 30, 2026

Our Colours, Our Identity: Maroon and White

September 16, 2026

Darren Turner

June 24, 2017

2011/2012 Season Review

October 1, 2012

Diary of a FINA World Masters Swimmer

June 21, 2012

2010/2011 Season Review

October 2, 2011

Vale - James (Jim) Pye

December 1, 2010

2009/2010 Season Review

October 1, 2010

Swimsuits - A Call to Action

February 8, 2010

2008/2009 Season Review

October 1, 2009

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