Issue 17, 2020/2021

Merrylands SwimFest

We are holding the Merrylands SwimFest next Saturday (20th February, 2021). Warm up commences at 1.30pm with races starting at 2.30pm.

There are some changes this year given COVID-19 restrictions. Only six clubs will be attending and we will have designated areas assigned to each club. Please read the guidelines in place in the online program when it is published next week.

The COVID-19 drive-through test clinic continues to use part of the swimming centre carpark. Parking will remain limited. Please take care when walking from your car to the centre.

We ask for the help of all parents and members who are not competing in the SwimFest as we have many roles to undertake on the day. More details about the meet can be found here.

Speedo Sprint Heats

Congratulations to our team of 18 swimmers who competed at the Speedo Sprint Heats last Saturday at SOPAC. You can read a full report here.

Metro South West Junior Championships

Congratulations to Matthew Vicic who won the 200m Butterfly at the Metro South West Junior Championships last weekend. You can read the full report here.

Cole Classic Ocean Swim

Ian Wilson competed in the Cole Classic (5klm) swim at Manly last Sunday. Ian completed the swim in 1:13:24, finishing 51st out of 308 competitors. Congratulations Ian on your swim. 👏

We also saw five of our junior members swim in the 1klm event. There were 1,142 competitors in this event. Congratulations to Lisa Shrestha (18:44 - 598th), Nevah Shrestha (16:58 – 357th), Niushka Shrestha (14:34 – 113th), Shreya Shrestha (18:07 – 496th) & Summer Shrestha (14:24 – 101st). 👏

Season Program Changes

The amended season program can be found here.
Please ensure you check the amended season program and plan your swims and championship qualification based on the amended program.

Club Uniforms

Items can be purchased through the club’s online shop.

Member Profile

Celebrating his great first ever 5 km Open Water Championship swim and Gold medal winning performance last Saturday we find out some interesting information about Matthew Vicic:

Favourite Colour

Green

Favourite Food

Pizza and Pad Thai

Favourite Sport (apart from swimming)

Volleyball

Favourite Team

Don’t have one

Favourite Holiday Place

Fiji

Favourite Memory

Fiji

Favourite Song

Supermarket flowers - Ed Sheeran

Favourite Movie/TV Show

Star Wars/Greys Anatomy

Career after school

Surgery

I like Merrylands Swimming Club because

Of all the people and coaches that are also in the club

COVID-19 Safety Plan & Protocols

Health updates that affect our club members can be found here

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Spectators entering the centre must check-in and out using the Service NSW app which is located at the pool entry. Please ensure you sign-in and sign-out every time you attend the swimming centre.

Download the Service NSW app here.

Club Championship Results

Congratulations to all swimmers who competed in the 200m Individual Medley Championships last week. The results are here.

Sponsors

Thank you to our major sponsors who provide fantastic support to our club. If you know of a business or organisation who may be interested in providing sponsorship or support to our club please let us know.

 Upcoming Events

MEET NAME

MEET DATE

ENTRY CLOSING

MASC 50metre Freestyle Championship

MASC 25metre Freestyle Championship

MASC 200metre Freestyle Championship (Open)

Saturday 13th February

Closed

MASC 400metre Freestyle Championship (Open)

Saturday 20th February

Thursday 18th February

Merrylands SwimFest

Saturday 20th February

Closed

MASC 400metre Freestyle Championship (Junior)

Saturday 27th February

Thursday 25th February

SNSW Metropolitan Championships (Senior)

Saturday 27th February to

Sunday 28th February

Tuesday 16th February

MASC 50metre Backstroke Championship

MASC 25metre Backstroke Championship

MASC 200metre Backstroke Championship (Open)

Saturday 6th March

Thursday 4th March

Speedo Sprint Finals (SOPAC)

Saturday 6th March

Entry via Heats

MSW Junior Championships (SOPAC)

Saturday 13th March

Friday 5th March

SNSW State Open Championships

Thursday 18th March to

Sunday 21st March

Wednesday 3rd March

MASC 1500metre Freestyle Championship (Open)

Saturday 20th March

Thursday 18th March

Whales Challenge

Saturday 20th March

Thursday 18th March

MASC 400metre Freestyle Championship (Senior)

Saturday 27th March

Thursday 25th March

SNSW State Age Junior Championships

Saturday 27th March to

Sunday 28th March

Tuesday 16th March

 

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