Metropolitan Results

08 July 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
Merrylands had finalists in two events at the Metropolitan Short Course Championships held at the Sydney Aquatic Centre on the weekend.

Jordan Burden achieved the club’s best result, finishing 8th in the 10/11yrs 100m Individual Medley. Jordan also broke all 4 of his entry times setting 4 PBs.

Troy Tomkinson was the club’s other finalist at the meet, finishing 10th in the 14/15yrs 100m Freestyle.

Congratulations to all 7 swimmers who represented the club.

The full results are now available.

See Also
  • 2003 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships - Results

    • Cumberland Short Course Entries

    04 July 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Entries for the 2003 Cumberland District Short Course Championships close on Monday, 14th July, 2003.

    The entries are to be on Multi-Entry Cards, which will be available at training in the afternoons on Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th July, 2003.

    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 meet at which 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 Cumberland District Short Course Championships - Program of Events & Qualifying Times
  • Winter Meet Entry Procedures

  • Qualifying Time Information

  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Schedule of Constants

  • Sydney Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships

    30 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Merrylands will be sending a team of 7 swimmers to this weekend’s NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships.
    The team will contest a total of 22 events over the two days of the championships.

    The team consists of:

    Jordan Burden
    11yrs & Under 100m Freestyle
    11yrs & Under 100m Backstroke
    11yrs & Under 100m Breaststroke
    10/11yrs 100m Individual Medley
    Mitchell Emery
    12/13yrs 100m Breaststroke
    Todd Jenkin
    14/15yrs 100m Breaststroke
    Open 50m Breaststroke
    Troy Tomkinson
    14/15yrs 100m Freestyle
    Open 50m Freestyle
    Open 50m Butterfly
    14/15yrs 100m Butterfly
    14/15yrs 50m Backstroke
    Robert Griffey
    Open 50m Freestyle
    16yrs & Over 100m Freestyle
    16yrs & Over 100m Backstroke
    Open 50m Backstroke
    Open 50m Butterfly
    Peter Johnston
    16yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke
    Joseph Franji
    Open MD 50m Freestyle
    Open MD 50m Backstroke
    Open MD 50m Breaststroke
    Open MD 50m Butterfly

    Congratulations to all 7 swimmers for qualifying. Swimmers can collect their Meet Passes at training this week on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon.

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

    See Also
  • 2003 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2003 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • Qualifying Time Information

  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Schedule of Constants

  • Sydney Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • Technical Official Lectures & Exams

    29 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    For those members interested in obtaining Technical Official Qualifications, lectures will be held at the McCredie Park Club Room at Guildford Swimming Centre on Tuesday, 8th July, 2003.

    Lectures and Examinations will be held for the following credentials:

  • Timekeeper, including District Credential for 14-16 years of age.

  • Starter

  • Finish Judge

  • Check Starter / Marshal


    • The lectures and the examinations take about 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

    The exams for Timekeeper, Finish Judge and Check Starter are mostly multiple-choice questions with some writing involved in about 1 - 5 questions. The Starter paper is all writing.

    If you are interested in attending the lectures, please notify Peter Johnston by Thursday, 3rd July, 2003.

    See Also
  • New Technical Officials

    • Love to have a swim with Duncan

    22 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Enter the 2003 Telstra Swim Clinic Promotion for a chance to meet swimming legend Duncan Armstrong.

    The competition is open to children between 8 and 17 years of age.

    The prize includes:
  • Swim clinic with Olympic gold medallist Duncan Armstrong from 5pm to 9pm on Friday, 8th August, 2003.

  • Telstra Country Wide merchandise pack

  • An autograph session with Duncan and a BBQ.


    • For your chance to win a place in the Penrith swim clinic, complete the online entry form here.

    Entries open on Sunday, 22nd June, 2003 and close on Saturday, 12th July, 2003.

    Full details, along with the terms and conditions are available on the Telstra website.

    See Also
  • 2003 Telstra Swim Clinic Promotion

  • 2003 Telstra Swim Clinic Promotion - Penrith Swim Clinic Information & Entry Form

    • Cumberland Development Squads Announced

    13 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Congratulations to the following 5 swimmers from our club who have been selected in the 2003 Cumberland Development Squads:

    Novice Squad
    Ryan Doherty
     
    Achiever Squad
    Amber Johnson
    Brittany Johnson
     
    Target Squad
    Todd Jenkin
     
    Challenge Squad
    Troy Tomkinson

    Details of the various squads activities are as follows:
    • The Novice Squad will attend a session at Smithfield on 19th July, 2003.

    • The Achiever Squad will attend the Life Adventure Camp for Team building exercises from 22nd to 24th August, 2003.

    • The Target Squad will attend a camp at Narrabeen Fitness Camp from 31st October to 2nd November, 2003.

    • The Challenge Squad will attend the Nunawading Swim Meet in Victoria from 29th to 31st August, 2003.
    Congratulations to the 5 swimmers selected. Swimmers in the squads will be receiving letters over the next couple of weeks.

    See Also
  • Cumberland Amateur Swimming Association

    • Metropolitan Short Course Entries

    06 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Entries for the 2003 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships close on Monday, 16th June, 2003.

    The entries are to be on Multi-Entry Cards, which will be available at training in the afternoons on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June, 2003.

    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 Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2003 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • Qualifying Time Information

  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Schedule of Constants

  • Sydney Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • Day at the Rosehill Races

    04 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    We will be having a day out at the Rosehill Races on Sunday, 29th June, 2003.

    All you need to bring is a picnic lunch. We will meet you on the grass area in front on the Paddock Grand Stand at about 12 noon.

    No need to let us know if you wish to come, just turn up. Remember you will need to pay normal entry fee.

    See you there.

    Telstra Swimming Grand Prix Series

    02 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The Telstra Swimming Grand Prix Series returns to the Sydney Aquatic Centre on June 21st-22nd, 2003.

    The second leg of the series will feature the entire Australian Swimming Team in their final hit out before the World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Finalists from the 2003 Australian Championships have also been invited to attend.

    Entry to each session is by a Gold Coin Donation. To take advantage of this great offer, simply be at the Sydney Aquatic Centre during the times listed below.

    Session 1: Saturday, 21st June, 2003
    10:00am to 12:00pm
     
    Session 2: Saturday, 21st June, 2003
    5:00pm to 7:00pm
     
    Session 3: Sunday, 22nd June, 2003
    10:00am to 12:00pm

    So if you’re looking for some great value weekend entertainment, get down to the Sydney Aquatic Centre to cheer on the Aussies.

    See Also
  • Telstra Swimming Grand Prix Series Meet 2 - Program of Events

  • Australian Swimming

    • New Technical Officials

    01 June 2003 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Congratulations to the following 12 members who sat for Technical Official Qualifications earlier this year and passed with flying colours:

    Candidate Qualification
    Peter Johnston Timekeeper
    Patricia Johnston Timekeeper
    Jim Legge Timekeeper
    Russel Burden Timekeeper
    Cathy Burden Timekeeper
    Teresa Johnson Timekeeper
    David Johnson Timekeeper
    Jessica Burden Timekeeper (District Credential)
    Linda Liepins Timekeeper (District Credential)
    Robert Griffey Starter
    Robin Thompson Starter
    Christine Liepins Finish Judge

    These members can now officiate at events ranging from Club Meets to National Championships. Details on how to nominate for NSW Swimming Meets are available on the NSW Swimming Website.

    If you are interested in becoming a Technical Official, Cumberland will be holding lectures and examinations during the new season. More details on the format of the lectures and exams are available here.

    Credentials and Name Badges will be presented to the successful candidates at the Cumberland District Short Course Championships at the Sydney Aquatic Centre on 9-10 August, 2003.

    See Also
  • Whales Tales - Issue 11 - January 18, 2003

  • NSW Swimming - How To Become An Official

  • Cumberland A.S.A.