Issue 22, 2023/2024

Return Championship Trophies

A gentle reminder to return any Championship Perpetual trophies you have at home. They can be returned to the club room on a Saturday morning or on a squad training day.

MSW 5 – 8 Years Development Meet

The Metro South West 5 – 8 Year Meet will be held this afternoon at the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, The Parkway, Bradbury.

Good luck to Lily Palise who will swim in 3 events (50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke & 50m Freestyle) at the meet. May the Whale be with you Lily

School Swim Meets

Congratulations to everyone who competed at school, zone, area & Diocese meets this week. We hear there have been plenty of PB’s swum and swimmers qualifying for their next level meets

Hoodie and Swim Parka Orders

Do you want to order a Club Hoodie or Swim Parka? They are great for keeping dry and warm at club races or training!

Both can be pre-ordered via the club shop, but hurry as orders will close today.

Size information for the Swim Parkas can be found on the website. Check with Margaret on Hoodie sizes if you are unsure.

Seen a Problem? Get it Fixed

Seen something at the pool that needs fixing? Let Council know of any issues here.

P-Plate Award

It’s not too late for a winning nomination for the P-Plate award. So if you have seen something that deserves a nomination for the P-Plate award click here.

Lions Club Award

With a very busy month leading into the SwimFest we received a lot of well deserved nominations for the extra help provided. Thank you to everyone who undertook extra work. Nominations (in no particular order) were received for:

Peter Johnston

Alison Johnston

Sylvia Chan

Damian Chan

Patrick Hannan

Ian Johnston

Ian Wilson

Jeff Palise

Niushka Shrestha

Kylee Murray

Matthew Vicic

Johnson Chan

Danielle Vicic

Tricia Johnston

Leanne Tovkach

Denise Assi

If you see a member undertaking some extra help please take the time to recognise their contribution by nominating them for the Lions Club Award here.

Anzac Day 2024

Our club will participate in the Cumberland Anzac Day Dawn Service this year to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations and to remember the over 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country's name.

The service will be held from 5.30am at Charles Mance Reserve, Newman Street, Merrylands and commences with a march from the Merrylands RSL Club in Miller Street, Merrylands at 5.15am.

Annual Presentation 2024

We have booked a date for the Annual Presentation to celebrate this season and recognise the great performances by our swimmers and hard work from our volunteers.

The Annual Presentation will be held at Club Merrylands on Saturday 1st June 2024, commencing at 6.30pm. Keep an eye for more information about this and the date for the AGM.

Championship Results – 2nd March 2024

Congratulations to everyone who swam in the Backstroke Championships last Saturday morning. Results were:

50 Metres Backstroke

7 Years Girls

Lily Palise

10 Years Girls

Leah Johnston

11 Years Girls

Gabriella Assi

15 Years Womens

Niushka Shrestha

Senior Womens

Alison Sakurovs

Veteran Womens

Kylee Murray

 

Leanne Tovkach

8 Years Boys

Damian Chan

 

Jude Johnston

9 Years Boys

William Johnston

 

Connor Mackie

10 Years Boys

Patrick Hannan

 

Tomas Dlesk

 

Jay Shrestha

13 Years Boys

Daniel Vicic

 

Joseph Assi

 

Caleb Mackie

16 Years Mens

Matthew Vicic

 

Jokubas Urbonas

Veteran Mens

Ian Willson

Varant Jambazian

Ian Johnston

25 Metres Backstroke

Christian Jambazian

Gabriel Mansour

Anna Johnston

 

200 Metres Backstroke

Open Womens

Alison Sakurovs

Niushka Shrestha

Kylee Murray

Open Mens

Matthew Vicic

Ian Wilson

Varant Jambazian

 

Upcoming Meet Calendar

Check the website for the full list of upcoming meets, closing dates, programs and qualifying times.

MEET NAME

MEET DATE

ENTRY CLOSING

Metro South West 5-8 Years Meet

Saturday 9th March

Closed

NSW State Open Championships

Friday 15th March to Sunday 17th March

Closed

NSW Junior State Age Championships

Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 24th March

Tuesday 12th March

NSW State Masters Championships

 

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April

 

Friday, 5th April

Swimwest Winter Short Course

 

Sunday 21st April

 

Saturday, 6th April* (Entry Limit)

Metro South West Area

SC Championships

Saturday 25th May & Sunday 26th May

TBA

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