Issue 15, 2024/2025

Random Relay

An exciting finish to last week’s Random Relay with the mixture of strokes ensuring the winner wasn’t clear until the very end of the race.

After the disappointment of last week’s Handicap Relay, Talia Jambazian found herself back on top, with team mate Niushka Shrestha. Congratulations girls!

Championships are back!

Club Championships are back from this week with the 50m, 25m and 200m Butterfly.

Next week is the 50m, 25m and 200m Freestyle Championships.

Remember, the 200m Freestyle Championship next week is both an Age and Open event, so if you have qualified, make sure you enter the both the 50m and 200m events.

How many events can I enter?

Make sure you enter the correct number of events each week.

Check the online entries in Swim Central for details on the number of events you can enter.

Swimmers that enter too many events, or events they are not eligible for will be removed from those events.

Sorry, there are no refunds if you get it wrong.

Boardshort Relay

To celebrate Australia Day, we have our annual Board Short Relay this morning. To get involved, pull on your favourite pair of board shorts at the end of the usual races and we will stick you in a team.

Merrylands SwimFest

There is only 1 week left until entries close. If you are one of those people that leaves things until the last minute, it is your time to shine!

Can Merrylands win the cup for first time since 2017? Well not without your help! We need you to make the difference!

Where: Merrylands Swimming Centre
When: Saturday, 15th February at 1pm
Who: Any swimmer that can swim 50m

Both Full Swimmers and Club Only Swimmers eligible to compete, so make sure you enter today!

See the SwimFest section of our website for all the details.

Bring a Friend

Do you have a friend that needs practice for their School Carnival?

Get them to sign up for a Come & Try membership and they can give our club races a go for up to 4 weeks before purchasing a membership!

True or False?

The coach that invented LARADA Butterfly Drill was also an amateur Lepidopterist. He named the drill after the Zizina labradus, commonly known as the Common Grass Blue. This small butterfly is part of the Lycaenidae family and is found throughout Australia.

SwimFest Helpers - BBQ

Gordon Ramsey, Manu Feildel, Jamie Oliver.

What do these world-famous chefs have in common? Unlike you, they have never been invited to cook at the SwimFest!

If you can sizzle a sausage then this could be the job for you. We need people to help cook and sell the BBQ so please nominate to assist with this role or any other role you are interested in here.

Ian Wilson is the Meet Director for the meet and will be coming to see what you have signed up for.

Diving Clinic

A group of swimmers attended SOPAC for the Diving Clinic during the week and had a great time. The Social Committee organises regular social activities for kids and parents and all are welcome. There are both free and paid activities, so speak to Denise, Sylvia or Danielle if you are interested.