July Training

27 June 2011 Peter-Johnston Squad Training News
Due to the School Holidays and the closure of Guildford Pool for Maintenance, there will be no training sessions for the Dolphins, Swordfish and Sharks squads at all during July.

Swimmers in the Junior & Senior Squad and Masters/Adult Squad have the option of continuing training for the first week of July. There will be a change to the start time for the Junior & Senior Squad for this week only with sessions starting at 5pm each afternoon.

Swimmers competing in the NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships will continue training for a further week leading into the championships, however the days, times and location are yet to be determined.

Group Last Session
Dolphins, Swordfish & Sharks 29th June
Junior Squad 6th July
Senior & Masters/Adult Squad 9th July
Metropolitan Competitors 14th July


Training sessions for all groups will resume at Guildford Pool on Monday, 1st August.

3 Medals at Metro South West Short Course Championships

24 June 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
Merrylands' team won 3 medals and were finalists in 14 events at the Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships on the weekend. Our team of 14 swimmers also swam 30 new personal best times from 41 events at the meet with every member of the team swimming at least one personal best time.

Brittany Johnson won two Bronze medals at the meet, her first in the 17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle on Saturday morning. Brittany went into the event ranked in 9th place and swimming in lane 9, she took 0.81 seconds off her personal best time to touch the wall in 3rd place in 28.48. Brittany returned on Sunday morning to win her second Bronze medal of the meet, this time in the Open 200m Breaststroke, also in new personal best time of 2:51.05.

Peter Johnston was our second medallist at the meet, winning the Silver medal in the 17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke on Sunday afternoon. Peter went into the event ranked 3rd and snatched the silver medal in the final stroke, out touching the 3rd place swimmer by just 0.12 seconds.

Six of our individual swimmers were finalists in at least one of their events. Swimming in an individual event at the championships for the first time, Fady Farid was a finalist in the 9yrs & Under 50m Breaststroke where he finished 10th. Mathew Edsall and Alison Sakurovs were also swimming in their first Metro South West Championships and both finished with Finalist Ribbons. Mat's best result was 4th in the 17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke while Alison's best result was 8th in the 17yrs & Over 50m Butterfly. Steven Nguyen finished 8th in the 17yrs & over 50m Freestyle in a new personal best time of 26.60. Brittany was a finalist in her other 3 events at the meet and swam 5 new personal best times, the largest being a 10.08 second PB in the Open 400m Freestyle. Peter was also a finalist in two other events. Our 10yrs & Under relay teams also finished in the top 10 in all three of their events.

Our younger team members swam particularly well at the meet with a number of them swimming multiple personal best times. In particular Rhiannon Farrugia took a massive 6.32 seconds off her 50m Freestyle time in the lead leg of the 10yrs & Under 4x50m Freestyle Relay, despite being sick.

Finalist Summary:

Fady Farid
9yrs & Under 50m Breaststroke (10th)
Steven Nguyen
17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (8th)
Brittany Johnson
17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Bronze)
Open 200m Freestyle (6th)
Open 400m Freestyle (5th)
Open 200m Breaststroke (Bronze)
Open 100m Individual Medley (5th)
Alison Sakurovs
17yrs & Over 50m Backstroke (9th)
17yrs & Over 50m Butterfly (8th)
Mathew Edsall
17yrs & Over 50m Backstroke (6th)
17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke (4th)
Peter Johnston
17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (10th)
17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke (Silver)
Open 100m Breaststroke (6th)
Relays
Boys 10yrs & Under Freestyle Relay (6th)
Boys 10yrs & Under Medley Relay (6th)
Girls 10yrs & Under Freestyle Relay (6th)

The swimmers who swam PBs were:

Rhiannon Farrugia
50m Freestyle (Relay Lead Off)
Kristie Caplikas
50m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
Carl Sorensen
50m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
Fady Farid
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle (Relay Lead Off)
50m Breaststroke
Hayley Baker
50m Backstroke
50m Breaststroke
50m Butterfly
100m Individual Medley
Philopatir Farid
50m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
Anthony Farrugia
50m Freestyle
Jasmine Kramer
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle (Relay Leg) (UnOfficial)
Steven Nguyen
50m Freestyle
Brittany Johnson
50m Freestyle
200m Freestyle
400m Freestyle
200m Breaststroke
100m Individual Medley
Sarah Johnston
50m Freestyle
Alison Sakurovs
50m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
50m Butterfly
Mathew Edsall
100m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
50m Breaststroke
Peter Johnston
50m Freestyle


Medal Tally
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 2


Congratulations to all 14 swimmers on their performances. Overall our club finished in 16th position on 297.5 points. Our Male team finished in 14th on 152 points with our Female team 12th on 145.5 points.

See Also
  • 2011 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Team
  • 2011 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Photos


    • 2011 Metro South West Short Course Championships Team

    Metro South West Championships

    16 June 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June, 2011.

    Our club will be represented by 14 swimmers at the meet, competing in 38 individual events and 3 relays - our biggest team at the meet since 2002. Eight members of the team will be swimming in an individual event at a Metro South West Championships for the first time.

    Our team will be competing in the following events over the two day meet:

    Fady Farid
    9yrs & Under 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:10am)
    9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:55pm)
    9yrs & Under 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:57am)
    Carl Sorensen
    9yrs & Under 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:10am)
    9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:55pm)
    Kristie Caplikas
    9yrs & Under 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:12am)
    9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:59pm)
    Hayley Baker
    9yrs & Under 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:12am)
    9yrs & Under 100m Individual Medley (Day 1 - Session 2 - 12:48pm)
    9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:59m)
    9yrs & Under 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:00am)
    9yrs & Under 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:15pm)
    Philopatir Farid
    10yrs 50m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 1 - 11:30am)
    10yrs 50m Backstroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:12am)
    10yrs 50m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:10pm)
    Anthony Farrugia
    10yrs 50m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:10pm)
    Jasmine Kramer
    10yrs 50m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:14pm)
    Steven Nguyen
    17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:57am)
    Open 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:56am)
    Open 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:18pm)
    Brittany Johnson
    Open 400m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:11am)
    17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:59am)
    Open 200m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:09am)
    Open 200m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:26am)
    Open 100m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:15am)
    Sarah Johnston
    17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:59am)
    Alison Sakurovs
    17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:59am)
    Open 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 11:01am)
    17yrs & Over 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 12:54pm)
    17yrs & Over 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:42am)
    Mathew Edsall
    17yrs & Over 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 12:53pm)
    17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:38pm)
    Open 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:18pm)
    Peter Johnston
    17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:57am)
    Open 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 2:53pm)
    Open 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:28am)
    Open 100m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:10am)
    17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:38pm)
    10yrs & Under Relays
    Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay
        Fady Farid, Carl Sorensen
        Anthony Farrugia, Philopatir Farid    		 (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:47am)
    Boys 4x50m Medley Relay
        Carl Sorensen, Philopatir Farid
        Fady Farid, Anthony Farrugia    		 (Day 1 - Session 2 - 2:32pm)
    Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay
        Rhiannon Farrugia, Hayley Baker
        Kristie Caplikas, Jasmine Kramer    		 (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:51am)

    Times should be used as a guide only.

    The full Timeline is available on the Metro South West website. Congratulations to our swimmers for qualifying and good luck at the meet.

    You can follow the team's progress over the weekend at http://www.metrosw.org.au/.

    See Also
  • 2011 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2011 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

    • NSW State Open Results

    04 June 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Brittany Johnson swam a new personal best time at the NSW State Open Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre this morning.

    Swimming in the 50m Butterfly, Brittany took 0.13 seconds off her PB to finish in 30.32. The swim was even more impressive considering that Brittany had taken 0.81 seconds off her time only two weeks ago to qualify for the championships.

    Congratulations to Brittany on her swim. Photos from the meet are available via the link below.

    See Also
  • 2011 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Team

  • 2011 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Photos

    • NSW State Open Championships

    31 May 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Brittany Johnson will represent Merrylands at the NSW State Open Short Course Championships which begin at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Friday.

    This year is the first time that Brittany has qualified for the Championships and she will represent the club in the 50m Butterfly at the meet. The details of her event are as follows:

    Brittany Johnson
    Open 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Saturday (Session 2) - 10:33am)

    Times should be used as a guide only.

    Congratulations to Brittany for qualifying and good luck to her at the meet.

    See Also
  • 2010 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Team

  • 2008 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Meet Report

  • 2005 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Meet Report

  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • Wednesday Training Sessions

    22 May 2011 Peter-Johnston Squad Training News
    From Wednesday, 25th May, the following changes will apply to Wednesday afternoon training sessions:
    • Dolphins, Swordfish & Sharks - Sessions will be held at the usual time, but in the Indoor Pool.
    • Junior & Senior Squads - Sessions will start 15 minutes later than usual in the Outdoor Pool with stretching starting inside at 5:45pm. Sessions will still finish at 7:15pm.
    These changes will apply until the end of June, 2011. See the Training Schedule page for more details.

    See Also
  • Training Schedule

    • 2010/11 Presentation Evening

    21 May 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Five Members were presented with Service Excellence Awards at the club's Annual Presentation Evening tonight.

    Glad Pye, Tricia Johnston, Peter Johnston, Teresa Johnson and Margaret Edwards were presented with the awards in recognition of their outstanding service to the club for more than 10 years.

    In the pool, Hayley Baker and Lachlan Stewart were both presented with the Graded Pointscore Trophies for being the highest placed Junior Girl and Boy. This year was the third in a row that Lachlan has taken home the award and the second year in a row that Hayley has won the competition.

    In a close finish, Steven Nguyen won the Senior Handicap for a third year in a row, just ahead of Ian Wilson and Peter Johnston.

    Brittany Johnson was presented with the Champion of Champions Award for a 7th time. Brittany won the Senior and Open Womens Championships, breaking 10 club championship records along the way and also represented the club at the Area and Metropolitan Championships. Brittany's representative achievements were also recognised with the unveiling of a photo to be hung on the wall in the club room.

    Rhiannon Farrugia was presented with The Jack Smart Encouragement Award after steadily improving over the season, while Hayley Baker was presented with a new award - the Jim Pye Development Award or "Minties" Award - for her improvement throughout the season and qualifying for her first Metro South West Championships. The Minties Award perpetuates the memory of Life Member Jim Pye, who passed away earlier this season.

    In the Relay Competition, the title was won by a new team, "The Great Ones x 6" (Haley Sharp, Adam Sharp, Emily Evans, Tanya Cleland, Alison Sakurovs, Miriam Webber) at their first attempt. Despite stiff competition from last year's winners Joint Venture and another new team, the 4 Volts, The Great Ones' consistency and the fact they didn't miss a round proved too hard to beat.

    Vicki Baker was presented with the Lions Club Award for her volunteer work throughout the season while Adam Sharp was presented with the Learn to Swim Volunteer of the Year Award for his contribution to the Learn to Swim Program.

    Four awards were presented to members of Merrylands Swimming Squad for their efforts at Swimming Training throughout the season. All swimmers were deserved recipients of the Coach's Awards with Anthony Farrugia, Haley Sharp, Mathew Edsall and Tricia Johnston all taking home a club beanie.

    The night was very enjoyable and those people that stayed after the presentation had a good time.

    Thank you to all the people who helped organise the presentation and who helped throughout the season.

    You can find the season results in the Club Races section and the full list of other awards presented on the night in the Presentation section.

    See Also
  • Presentation Evening

  • Graded Point Score Results

  • Championship Results

  • Senior Handicap Results

  • Relay Competition Results

  • Masters Aerobic Trophy Results

  • Champion of Champions Results

  • Feature: The History of The Graded Pointscore

  • Feature: The History of The Senior Handicap

  • Feature: The History of The Champion Of Champions

  • Awards - John “Jack” Smart Encouragement Award

  • Awards - Jim Pye Development Award - “The Minties Trophy”

  • Awards - Learn to Swim Volunteer of the Year Award

  • Awards - Masters Aerobic Trophy

    • Training Cancelled

    18 May 2011 Peter-Johnston Squad Training News
    Swimming Training for all squads at Guildford Swimming Centre has been cancelled for Wednesday, 18th May as the water temperature is too low.

    Training should be on as usual tomorrow, Thursday, 19th May.

    Metro South West Entries

    15 May 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Entries for the 2011 Metro South West Area Short Course Championships close on Monday, 30th May, 2011. The Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June, 2011.

    To compete at these championships, you must have achieved the required qualifying time.

    The entries are to be on Multi-Entry cards which must be completely filled out including the date and place that times were achieved. Entries must also include your registration number.

    For more information on Championship meets, read the Championship Procedures information in the Swim Meets Section.

    No late entries will be accepted.

    See Also
  • 2011 Metro South West Area Short Course Championships - Program of Events

  • 2011 Metro South West Area Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times

  • Meet Entry Procedures
  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures
  • Competitor Information
  • NSW Championship Entry Times (Schedule of Constants in Seconds)
  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • Australian Masters Results

    01 May 2011 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Alison Sakurovs won four Bronze Medals at the Australian Masters Championships which concluded in Perth today.

    Alison finished 3rd in the 25-29yrs 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 100m Breaststroke and 100m Butterfly.

    Congratulations to Alison on her results. The full results are available in the Masters Results Portal.

    Medal Tally
    Gold 0
    Silver 0
    Bronze 4

    See Also
  • 2011 Australian Masters Championships - Team

  • 2011 Australian Masters Championships - Results