Merrylands SwimFest entries
Only 1 week to go before entries close (4th February) for the Merrylands SwimFest.
See the website for details, get your entries in and think about how you will help on the day.
Merrylands SwimFest jobs
We need lots of people to help run the meet and now is the time to volunteer.
Put your name down to do one of these jobs online today.
- Timekeeper
- Chief Timekeeper
- BBQ Cook
- BBQ Sales
- Marshal
- Check Starter
- Starter
- Announcer
- Recorder
- Runner
- Medals
- Refreshments
We will also need help setting up and packing up on the day.
Relay Competition
The Relay Competition resumes this week. Remember to nominate your 4 swimmers before the event here.
Teams can nominate a new time to swim against from the 4th February. If you want to nominate a new time to swim against, email the Race Secretary with your team name and new time before the race on 4th February.
Speedo Sprint Series Heats
Entries close on 31st January – see the website for details. Speak to your coach if you are unsure whether you should enter.
Club Uniforms
Order your club uniforms before the Merrylands SwimFest online here.
Video Promotion
A videographer will be attending Club Races next Saturday (4th February) to film some of our club activities and conduct some interviews with members to promote the club and one of our sponsors, Starr Partners.
Please make sure you are wearing your club uniform on the day.
Do your kids know what is going on?
Keep your kids informed about what is happening. Print them a copy of the newsletter to read each week or sign them up to receive a copy via email.
Lions Club Award
Each month the Committee votes for the Lions Club Award – the club’s Volunteer of the Year.
You can nominate a club member to recognise their service online here.
Speedo Sprint Series Heats
Entries close on 31st January – see the website for details. Speak to your coach if you are unsure whether you should enter.
Free Membership for kids 8 & Under
Did you know that thanks to Club Merrylands, we provide Free Membership for swimmers 8yrs & Under who regularly swim in our club races? Swimmers who meet the criteria can request a reimbursement of their membership fee. Details are here if you haven’t claimed your reimbursement yet.
Lucky Door Prize
The Lucky Door prize is back this week. You could win your choice of a Speedo kickboard, flipper bag or pair of Opal Mirror goggles. How do you win? You must be in attendance at the Championship presentation when your name is called to win.
Upcoming Meet Calendar
Check the website for the full list of upcoming meets, closing dates, programs and qualifying times.
MEET NAME
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MEET DATE
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ENTRY CLOSING
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Speedo Sprint Series Heats
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12th February
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31st January
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Merrylands SwimFest
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18th February
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4th February
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NSW Senior Metropolitan Championships
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25th February & 26th February
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14th February
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Speedo Sprint Series Finals
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4th March
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Qualify via Heats meet
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NSW State Open Championships
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10th March to 12th March
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28th February
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NSW Junior State Age Championships
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25th March & 26th March
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14th March
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NSW State Masters Championships
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1st & 2nd April
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24th March
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Australian Masters Championships
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18th – 22nd April
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23rd March
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