Metro South West Area Short Course Championships

11 September 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
The inaugural Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, 2008.

Our club will be represented by 10 swimmers at the meet, competing in 40 individual championship events - our biggest team at the District/Area Short Course Championships since 2003.

This year's team features both new and old swimmers, with some swimmers making the debut and also some swimmers who have not represented the club for a number of years making their return. Belinda Sloane and Ethan Burton have both qualified for their first Area Championships while Simon Johnston will represent the club at a District/Area Championships for the first time in over 8 years. Brittany Johnson and Steven Nguyen also make their return to the team with Brittany last competing at the meet in 2006 and Steven in 2004.

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

Ethan Burton
9yrs & Under 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:21am)
9yrs & Under 100m Individual Medley (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:13pm)
9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 3:14pm)
9yrs & Under 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:05am)
9yrs & Under 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:28pm)
Timothy Tunks
9yrs & Under 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:21am)
9yrs & Under 100m Individual Medley (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:13pm)
9yrs & Under 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:05am)
9yrs & Under 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:28pm)
Belinda Sloane
12yrs 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:47pm)
12yrs 100m Backstroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:56am)
12yrs 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:13pm)
Rebecca Tuivawa
13yrs 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 1 - 10:38am)
13yrs 100m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 2 - 2:41pm)
Open 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 3:25pm)
13yrs 200m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:10am)
13yrs 100m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:27am)
13yrs 100m Backstroke (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:52pm)
Open 100m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 4 - 3:25pm)
David Wang
15yrs 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 2:47pm)
Open 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 3:23pm)
15yrs 100m Backstroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:51am)
Open 100m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:13am)
15yrs 200m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:19pm)
15yrs 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 3:08pm)
Amber Johnson
15yrs 100m Backstroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:53am)
Open 100m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:17am)
15yrs 200m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:23pm)
15yrs 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 3:11pm)
Steven Nguyen
17yrs & Over 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:34am)
Brittany Johnson
17yrs & Over 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:35am)
Open 100m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:17am)
Peter Johnston
17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 9:33am)
17yrs & Over 50m Backstroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 1:32pm)
Open 100m Breaststroke (Day 1 - Session 2 - 3:23pm)
17yrs & Over 50m Butterfly (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:34am)
Open 200m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 10:32am)
Open 100m Individual Medley (Day 2 - Session 3 - 11:13am)
17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:46pm)
Open 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 4 - 2:44pm)

Times should be used as a guide only.

This year's meet also includes non-championship events. The following team members will be competing in non-championship events at the meet:

Open Relays
Open Mixed 10x50m Freestyle Relay
    Simon Johnston, Steven Nguyen, Ethan Burton, Peter Johnston, Belinda Sloane
    Amber Johnson, Rebecca Tuivawa, Timothy Tunks, David Wang, Brittany Johnson		 (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:00pm)
Ethan Burton
11yrs & Under 100m Freestyle (Day 2 - Session 3 - 9:36am)
11yrs & Under 100m Backstroke (Day 2 - Session 4 - 1:48pm)

Times should be used as a guide only.

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.cumberlandswim.com.au/.

See Also
  • 2008 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2008 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • 2008/2009 Registration

    07 September 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The club will be running two weeks of time trials leading into the 2008/2009 Swimming Season, starting at 7:00am on Saturday, 20th and Saturday, 27th September.
    On these two mornings you will also be able to register for the new season after the time trials.

    New members are welcome to register on either of these days.

    Swimmers 20yrs & Over have the option of registering as a Masters Competitor which will allow them to participate in Masters Swimming activities.

    If you are unable to register on the time trial mornings you are welcome to register on any Saturday morning during the normal season. The 2008/2009 season will begin on Saturday, 11th October.

    2008/2009 also marks the 40th Anniversary of the Merrylands Amateur Swimming Club. We are looking at planning a celebratory dinner early next year and we would like to invite all present and past members to attend. If you know of anyone who was a past member of the club, let one of the committee know so that we can invite them.

    See Also
  • Merrylands A.S.C. 40th Anniversary

  • Swimming Training

    • State Open Short Course Results

    23 August 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Merrylands was represented by 4 swimmers at this afternoon's session of the 2008 NSW State Open Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

    Swimming in the Open Mens 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay, our team of Anthony Ventra, Steven Nguyen, Peter Johnston and David Wang took almost four seconds off their entry time.

    Anthony led the team out in 59.66. Steven was next in an un-offical PB of 59.93, taking over three seconds off his best time. Next into the water was Peter who also swam a new unoffical PB, taking just under a second off his old time, touching in 1:03.50. David anchored the team, finishing in 1:01.54.

    Congratulations to all 4 swimmers on their swims.

    The full results are now available here.

    See Also
  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships - Results

  • 2008 NSW State Open Short Course Championships Team

    • Metro South West Short Course Entries

    19 August 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The first ever Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September, 2008. The Metro South West Championships replace the Cumberland Championships which have been held in the past, following the change of area boundaries earlier this year.

    This year's championship meet also includes Non-Championship events. Non-Championship events don't have qualifying times but do not attract points for individual or club pointscores. Finalist ribbons are also not awarded.

    Entries for the meet close on Monday, 25th August, 2008.

    To compete, you must have achieved the required qualifying time (where applicable) at an approved meet as detailed on the Qualifying Time Information page.

    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
  • 2008 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2008 Metro South West Area Open & Age Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • Qualifying Time Information

  • Meet Entry Procedures

  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Schedule of Constants

  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

  • Swimming Metro South West

  • The End of Cumberland

    • NSW State Open Short Course Championships

    18 August 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The 2008 NSW State Open Short Course Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August, 2008.

    Our club will be represented by a relay team in the Open Mens 4x100m Freestyle Relay on Saturday afternoon. The team will be our first representatives at the meet since 2005 and our first relay team at a state meet since 2006.

    Our team consists of:

    Open Relays
    Open Mens 4x100m Freestyle Relay
        Anthony Ventra, Steven Nguyen
        Peter Johnston, David Wang    		 (Day 2 - Session 3 - 3:17pm)

    Times should be used as a guide only.

    Good luck to our swimmers at the meet.

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

    See Also
  • 2008 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2008 NSW State Open Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • State Age Short Course Results

    14 August 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Three swimmers represented Merrylands at last weekend's 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

    Anthony Ventra swam 2 new personal best times from his 4 events with new PBs in the 50m Freestyle and 200m Breaststroke, while Rebecca Tuivawa and Amber Johnson were just outside their PBs.

    Congratulations to Amber, Rebecca and Anthony on qualifying for the meet and their results.

    The full results are now available here.

    See Also
  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships - Results

  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships Team

    • NSW State Age Short Course Championships

    06 August 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships will be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th August, 2008.

    Our club will be represented by 3 swimmers at the meet, competing in 7 individual events.

    Amber Johnson will represent the club at the championships for the first time in 5 years after she last competed at the meet in 2003.
    Anthony Ventra has added both the 50m and 100m Freestyle to his events for this year while Rebecca Tuivawa will represent Merrylands at the championships for the first time.

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

    Anthony Ventra
    14yrs 100m Freestyle (Day 1 - Session 1 - 7:38pm)
    14yrs 200m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 3 - 5:01pm)
    14yrs 50m Freestyle (Day 3 - Session 4 - 9:57am)
    14yrs 100m Breaststroke (Day 3 - Session 5 - 4:19pm)
    Rebecca Tuivawa
    12yrs 100m Breaststroke (Day 2 - Session 2 - 12:16pm)
    12yrs 100m Butterfly (Day 3 - Session 5 - 3:53pm)
    Amber Johnson
    15yrs 100m Backstroke (Day 3 - Session 4 - 11:53am)

    Times should be used as a guide only.

    Congratulations to the 3 swimmers for qualifying and good luck at the meet.

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

    See Also
  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • Olympic Pool & Pizza Night

    05 August 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    The club is holding a Pool & Pizza Night to celebrate the Olympic Games on Friday, 15th August. The night will be held at Merrylands Swimming Centre from 5pm to approximately 9pm.

    The cost of the night is $10 per person (plus pool entry) and will consist of pool activities, including Water Polo, followed by Pizza and the Olympics on the big screen in the club room.

    All club members and their families are welcome to attend. Don’t forget your swimming gear. Pizza & drinks will be provided.

    RSVP & Payment are due by Wednesday, 13th August, 2008. Payment can be made to Janet Sloane at Swimming Training or forms and payment can be left in the club box in the foyer at Merrylands Pool during opening hours.

    Forms can be downloaded here.


    See Also
  • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Olympic Pool & Pizza Night Form
  • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Swimming Championships - Finals Program & Television Coverage
  • Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Website

    • State Age Short Course Entries

    21 July 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Entries for the 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships close today.

    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 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 NSW meets, read the Championship Procedures information in the Swim Meets Section.

    No late entries will be accepted.

    See Also
  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships - Program of Events
  • 2008 NSW State Age Short Course Championships - Qualifying Times
  • Qualifying Time Information

  • Winter Meet Entry Procedures

  • State, Metropolitan and Country Championship Procedures

  • Competitor Information

  • Schedule of Constants

  • Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Parking Arrangements

    • Metropolitan Short Course Results

    29 June 2008 Peter-Johnston Latest News
    Merrylands had 3 top 15 finishes at this weekend's 2008 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Our swimmers also swam 6 new personal best times and achieved 3 State Age qualifying times from the 8 events contested.

    Amber Johnson swam new personal best times in both of her events. Firstly in the 100m Backstroke on Saturday morning, Amber took 1.15 seconds off her time to finish in 13th place in 1:11.00 and also qualify for her first State Age Short Course Championships since 2003. On Sunday afternoon, Amber returned to compete in the Open 50m Backstroke where she took 1.21 seconds off her short course PB.

    Rebecca Tuivawa, swimming in her first Metropolitan Championships for Merrylands, swam three new personal best times in her events. On Saturday afternoon in the 100m Breaststroke, Rebecca took over two seconds off her time to finish in 1:26.64 and also qualify for the State Age Championships. In the same event she also swam a new 50m Breaststroke PB.
    On Sunday afternoon Rebecca broke another PB by over two seconds, this time in the 100m Backstroke where she finished in 1:16.59. In the 100m Butterfly, Rebecca finished just outside her P.B. in 1:16.04.

    Anthony Ventra struggled in his first event of the weekend on Saturday morning, the 100m Breaststroke, having been unable to train for 3 of the past 5 weeks. He returned on Sunday morning for the 100m Freestyle however to take 1.84 seconds off his time and finish in 15th place in a new personal best time of 59.00. The time was good enough to qualify him for the State Age Championships in the process.
    The meet ended in disappointment for Anthony however as he injured his shoulder during the 200m Breaststroke, having swam very well up to the 150m mark. We wish Anthony a speedy recovery.

    Congratulations to Amber, Rebecca and Anthony on their results.

    The full results are now available here.

    See Also
  • 2008 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships - Results

  • 2008 NSW Metropolitan Short Course Championships Team