Metropolitan Results 15 December 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News Todd Jenkin broke his PBs in both his events at the 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships on the weekend. On Saturday Todd took over half a second off his 100m Breaststroke time to finish in a time of 1:16.36. On Sunday he also broke his 50m Breaststroke time by over half a second, finishing in 33.93. Amber Johnson broke her 100m Backstroke by over 3 seconds, finishing in 1:27.23 and qualifying for State in the process. The full results are now available. See Also 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championship Results
State Entries 08 December 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News Entries for the 2004 NSW State Championships close on Saturday, 13th December, 2003. The entries are to be on Multi-Entry Cards. To compete at these championships you must have achieved the required qualifying time at an approved meet as detailed on the Qualifying Time Information page. The Multi-Entry cards must be completely filled out including date and place that times were achieved. Entries must also include your registration number. For more information on NSW meets read the Championship Procedures information in the Swim Meets Section. No late entries will be accepted. See Also 2004 NSW State Age 9-12yrs Championships - Program of Events 2004 NSW State Age 9-12yrs Championships - Qualifying Times 2004 NSW State Open & Age 13-19yrs & Over Championships - Program of Events 2004 NSW State Open & Age 13-19yrs & Over Championships - Qualifying Times Qualifying Time Information State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures Competitor Information Schedule of Constants Sydney Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements
NSW Metropolitan Championships 07 December 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News The 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships will be held at the Sydney Aquatic Centre on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th December, 2003. Merrylands will be represented by 7 swimmers competing in 21 individual events over the 2 days of the championships. The team consists of: David Wang 10yrs 100m Breaststroke Todd Jenkin 15yrs 100m Breaststroke Open 50m Breaststroke Troy Tomkinson 16yrs 100m Freestyle 16yrs 100m Backstroke Open 50m Freestyle Open 100m Freestyle Open 50m Backstroke Open 50m Butterfly Open 100m Butterfly Robert Griffey 17yrs & Over 100m Backstroke 17yrs & Over 100m Butterfly Open 50m Freestyle Open 100m Freestyle Open 50m Backstroke Peter Johnston Open 50m Breaststroke Joseph Franji Open MD 50m Freestyle Open MD 50m Backstroke Open MD 50m Breaststroke Open MD 50m Butterfly Amber Johnson 10yrs 100m Backstroke Congratulations to the 7 swimmers for qualifying. You can follow the team's progress over the weekend at http://www.nswswimming.com.au/. See Also 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships - Program of Events 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships - Qualifying Times Summer Meet Entry Procedures Qualifying Time Information State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures Competitor Information Schedule of Constants Sydney Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements
Metropolitan Entries 18 November 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News Entries for the 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships close on Saturday, 22nd November, 2003. The entries are to be on Multi-Entry Cards. To compete at these championships you must have achieved the required qualifying time at an approved meet as detailed on the Qualifying Time Information page. The Multi-Entry cards must be completely filled out including date and place that times were achieved. Entries must also include your registration number. For more information on NSW meets read the Championship Procedures information in the Swim Meets Section. No late entries will be accepted. See Also 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships - Program of Events 2003 NSW Metropolitan Championships - Qualifying Times Qualifying Time Information State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures Competitor Information Schedule of Constants Sydney Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements
Bathurst Cash Challenge Carnival 17 November 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News Merrylands’ team of 34 swimmers and supporters has returned from this weekend’s Cash Challenge Carnival in Bathurst with some great results and having had a great time. The team left Merrylands pool for the trip to Bathurst on Saturday afternoon. On arrival the kids hit the pool while the parents prepared a wonderful dinner. After dinner most of us headed to what many people refered to as the biggest or best room (before realising that 11 members of our team were actually staying in it - it didn't seem quite so big then) to watch the Australia/New Zealand Rugby World Cup Semi-Final. Despite the fact that not too many of us new the rules we still had great time watching the match. On Sunday we did the 5 minute walk up the road (via McDonalds) to the Bathurst Olympic Pool for the carnival. A number of swimmers picked up some handy pocket money at the carnival and swam some good times not to mention Joseph's medals. We got out of there just in time, just as the storm hit for the trip home. Congratulations and thankyou to our members who helped organise the trip. Thankyou to Peter for organising the trip and the entries, Pauline for organising the accommodation, Russel for organising the bus, Kerrie for organising the food and to Noel from Pick of the Crop for getting us there and back safely. Thank you also to Ian, Tricia, and Jo for all their help with orgainsing the trip as well as everyone who helped with dinner. Without the efforts of all these people the trip would never have gone ahead or been such a success. A full report will be in the Whales Tales newsletter. The results will be posted when available and keep an eye out for the photos.
QANTAS Skins Tickets 08 November 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News The tickets for the 2003 QANTAS Skins have arrived. If you have purchased tickets through the club you will be able to collect them after the Club Races on Saturday, 15th November, 2003. The QANTAS Skins will be held at the Sydney Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, 26th November, 2003. The competition will commence at 7:00pm with doors opening at 6:00pm. The meet will feature the majority of the 2003 Australian World Championships team members as well international stars such as the USA's Michael Phelps. Australian Swimming is encouraging those attending to bring signs, posters and streamers etc. to cheer on their favourite swimmers. Anyone who missed out on purchasing tickets through the club can still purchase tickets from Ticketek. See Also Exclusive QANTAS Skins Offer Australian Swimming Ticketek
Telstra Swimmer of the Year Competition 05 November 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News Choose your favourite swimmer from the Telstra Dolphins team for your chance to win a Pioneer entertainment system valued at over $18,000 or one of over 500 instant prizes. To enter: visit http://www.swimming.org.au/ and follow the competition entry prompts OR SMS the name of the swimmer of your choice to: 188 7414. Entries close 11:59pm November 30th, 2003. Visit http://www.swimming.org.au/ for furthur details and competition terms and conditions. See Also Telstra Swimmer of the Year Competition Australian Swimming
Bathurst Cash Challenge 18 October 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News We are planning a weekend trip to Bathurst to attend the Bathurst Cash Challenge Swim Meet in November. The Bathurst Cash Challenge will be held at the Bathurst Olympic Pool on Sunday, 16th November, 2003. We are looking at hiring a bus to leave after club races on Saturday, 15th November, 2003 for the trip to Bathurst. We would then attend the meet on Sunday and return home on Sunday afternoon. Entries for the meet will close on Saturday, 25th October, 2003. More information including costs will be available in the weekly Whales Tales newsletter. See Also Bathurst City Cash Challenge - Program of Events
10% Discount at the Speedo Shop 06 October 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News By registering for the 2003/2004 season, members are again entitled to a 10% discount on items purchased from NSW Swimming retail operations. The discount is available on all swimwear and accessories at the Speedo Shop, Sydney Aquatic Centre and Swim Trade, operated from the Association Office. To receive the discount simply present your registration card at the time of purchase. The discount does not apply to sale goods, meet merchandise or coats and is valid until September 30 2004.
2003/2004 Season 21 September 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News The 2003/2004 swimming season begins on Saturday, 11th October, 2003 at 7am. If you have not yet registered for the new season, you will need to arrive before 7am to register and put your entry cards in. If you need to order club uniforms for the season, orders will be taken after the races. See Also Club Uniforms