What a summer it has been at Drummoyne Pool. Week after week, our members turned up at 7:30 on Saturday mornings, pulled on their caps and goggles, and raced their hearts out. From the very first splash in October to the chocolate-fuelled chaos of the Family Fun Day in March, the 2025–26 season delivered everything we love about club swimming — competition, camaraderie, personal bests, and more than a few poolside laughs.

The improvement across all age groups was genuinely exciting to witness. Our junior swimmers in particular grew enormously across the season, and the point score battles between rivals up and down the ladder kept every meet interesting right to the very end.

Annual Presentation Night

It’s almost time to celebrate the season that was. The season’s results are being verified and tallied so that trophies can be engraved and medals minted. The venue is confirmed and prizes sourced. The details for our presentation night are as follows.

Save the date and keep an eye out for more details.

The results for Saturday 21 March 2026, including the 800m Freestyle Championships, have been published here.

Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.

The final week of our summer racing season is here, and it’s a great moment to celebrate what has been a strong, spirited, and successful few months in the pool. Thank you to all our swimmers for showing up, racing hard, supporting one another, and helping build the club culture we’re so proud of. The improvement across the board has been impressive, and the progress from our junior swimmers has been especially exciting to watch. You’ve all lifted this season—so expect big things again next summer.

🏊‍♂️ This Week’s Program

We begin at 7:00 am sharp with the 800m Freestyle Championship, open to all swimmers. Whether you’re chasing a PB or simply want to test your endurance, it’s a fantastic way to close out the racing calendar.

After the 800m events, we roll straight into our Family Fun Day, featuring:

• Novelty races
• The Family Relay
• The Geribo Cup chocolate trophy relay

Bring along inflatables, boogie boards and thongs for the novelty events, and start recruiting family members, neighbours, and anyone else willing to jump in for the relays.

Relay Teams

The relay teams we’ve collected so far are shown here. Take a look and send any additional entries or teams to 0424 561 831.

📌 Friendly Reminders

• Trophies: Please return any trophies from last season so they can be sent for engraving.
• Registration: Make sure you and your family members are formally registered—only registered swimmers are eligible for trophies at presentation.
• Squad Training: Both adult and junior squads will continue until the pool closes at the end of April.

🏆 Presentation Event

We are planning to hold our annual presentation on 30 May. More details will be shared closer to the date, so keep an eye out for updates.

📝 Member Survey

We’re inviting all swimmers and families to complete the Drummoyne Swimming Club Member Survey. Your feedback helps shape training, racing, events, and the overall club experience. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts so we can continue improving the club for next season and beyond.

The results for Saturday 14 March 2026, including the 100m Backstroke Championships and Week 6 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — sunny and just right for a dip.

What a morning: records fell, rivalries simmered, a few timing gremlins had their laugh, and the usual mix of toddlers, teenagers, veterans and those of us who just like a starting buzzer made the pool roar. Big headlines first — Christian Taylor blasted the Open Men’s 100m backstroke record down to 1:05.67 (old mark 1:07.31), and Emilie Krog smashed the Open Women’s mark with a 1:16.16 (old 1:19.39). Two stellar swims, and on behalf of the whole Club: Emilie, you’ll be sorely missed when you fly back to Europe on 1 May — come back soon, record-hunter!

Championship highlights (100m Backstroke)

• Open Men — 1st Christian Taylor (1:05.67) — record, textbook performance and a reminder that elite PBs still lurk in our ranks. William Taylor chased home Christian in 2nd, and Paul Martin grabbed 3rd in a solid outing.
• Open Women — 1st Emilie Krog (1:16.16) — record, then Elizabeth Allan and Lyndal Rapisarda rounded out the podium.
• Under 16 Boys — Luke Sellars continues to dominate the series, taking top spot again (he’s piled up maximum points across meets).
• Under 16 Girls — Elizabeth Allan again on top, another consistent winner for the season.
• Under 14 Boys — Jude Wilson took the win today; he’s been collecting points like a squirrel collects biscuits.
• Under 12 Boys — Harry Thompson won his age final in a big personal step (1:25.14 vs recent best 1:32.34) — excellent improvement. Under 12 Girls — Charlotte Baidjurak won her final and nabbed useful championship points.
• There were a few DNS/NTs in some heats (timing glitches, no timekeepers in lanes) so referees used placings — results are provisional until final checks, as always.

Handicap point score — the battles and the bragging rights

Handicap points were doled out and the season tallys are looking official-ish (pending the usual membership & attendance checks). Plenty of tight finishes and some proper nail-biters:

• Seniors Men — Thomas Pacey leads the lot on 103 points with Ian Allan breathing down his neck on 102. One point in it. If this were a race we’d need a photo finish on the ledger — sticky finish, fellas.
• Under 8 Boys — Ellis Buchanan and Max Thompson had a barnburner all season; Ellis tops by a single point (84 v 83). Keep practising those dive reactions, boys — every point counts!
• Under 6 / Juniors — Arthur Pacey has been a powerhouse all season in the under-6s, sitting well clear on top of his category. Anna Rapisarda has been the mini-rocket among the girls.
• Seniors Women — Renee Carroll leads the pack (111) with Margaret Joy not far behind (94) — solid season from our stalwarts.

Notable club gossip & good oil

• Duncan Lyon managed to beat Gerry Tibbertsma in all three races this week (yes, even with Gerry getting those generous starts) — the Old Dutch Foxer might be plotting a comeback over a cuppa and another lane rope.
• Phil Hayward gave the weekend to Adelaide — no Phil on pool deck, and Tom Pacey battled the gremlins (and a rebellious EFTPOS machine) on raffle duty. Arthur Pacey pitched in — family affair as usual.
• Pool got some shiny new lane ropes — almost as glamorous as our swimmers — but still one bit of dodgy string between lanes 4 and 5 kept things characterful during the big 100m back heats.
• Leichhardt’s Battle on the Bay may have been rained out, but our 10x50m relay mob (Christian, William, Denver, Lukas et al.) still scoffed their chocolate trophy and represented DASC like champions. Not quite the Geribo Cup standard, but close enough for a celebratory sugar rush.
• Special mention to Emilie again — she’s been ripping up times all season; the Club’s going to feel her absence next season, but the records she’s left us with will keep her name around the place for a while.

Final week preview — what’s left and the fun stuff

• Next week is the last hurrah: 800m Open Freestyle Championships start at 7:00am (bring thermals if you’re sentimental, but it should be sunny) followed by Relay Fun Day. Frances Christodoulou has the relay teams organised — bring boogie boards, fins, floaties and your best dad-jokes for the Family 4×50 relays and the glorious Geribo Cup (chocolate trophy with lollies) — the tastiest prize in amateur sport.
• Championships-wise the Open Championship 800m is the last event to finalise those titles — plenty of bragging rights (and box-of-chocolates potential) on offer.

Friendly reminders

• All results are still provisional while we check memberships and meet minimum-attendance rules — scores could shuffle a touch, so keep your celebratory backflips gentle until the paperwork says so.
• If you had a VOID, NT or DNS today (we saw a few), don’t stress — timing hiccups happen, and the referee did the best with hand placings. See David Parker or our timing crew if you want a chat about your times.

To everyone who swam, cheered, marshalled, sold raffle tickets, and generally made a Saturday morning of it — well done. Whether you smashed a PB, beat your sibling, survived the 200m, or simply made it in time for the raffle, you did the Club proud. See you bright and early next week for the 800m, relays, and the Geribo Cup — chocolate, chaos and camaraderie guaranteed.

Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.

Penultimate Saturday Morning Meet – 2025–2026 Summer Season

We’re into the home stretch of the season, and Week 20 is shaping up to be a big one. With only two Saturday meets left, it’s the perfect time to squeeze in those PBs, cheer on your lane‑mates, and enjoy the best of club racing before our grand finale next week.

🥇 This Week’s Feature Events

🏆 100m Backstroke Championship

This Saturday we host the 100m Backstroke Championship, run by age group, all the way down to the Under 10s.

If you’re younger than U10 and keen to swim an official race, just pop into the club room before racing begins and speak with our officials—they’ll help you get sorted.

💙 100m Freestyle – Week 6 of the Molly Wark & Les Henry Trophies

We’re also into Week 6 of the Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 Trophy and the Over 35 Trophy series, featuring the 100m Freestyle. These races are always crowd favourites, so expect some spirited swims.

🌊 200m Freestyle – Long Distance Event

Our long‑distance race this week is the 200m Freestyle—a great test of pacing, grit, and technique.

⏱️ Plus the Usual Shorter Events

As always, we’ll have our regular program of shorter races for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

🐬 Battle on the Bay – Congratulations, Team!

A huge round of applause to all our Drummoyne swimmers who competed at Battle on the Bay at Leichhardt Pool last Sunday. You braved truly awful conditions—wind, rain, cold—and still swam your hearts out. Your resilience and team spirit were outstanding, and the club is incredibly proud of you.

Leichhardt Swimming Club will publish the results soon. Look out fro them. Given that only Freestyle and relay were swum we might have a better chance of winning this year!

🎓 School Carnival Stars

It’s been fantastic hearing how many of our swimmers are shining at their school carnivals.
A special shout‑out to Alena Finn and Rex Wilson, who have both qualified for their State Carnival. What an achievement. Keep that momentum rolling.

If you’ve had a great school carnival result, let us know—we love celebrating your success.

🤝 Bring a Friend Week

This Saturday is a perfect chance to bring along a friend and introduce them to the fun, friendly chaos of Saturday morning swim club. New swimmers are always welcome, and there’s no better way to grow our community than through personal invitations.

🎉 Next Week: 800m Championship & Family Fun Day

Mark your calendars: Saturday 21 March is our 800m Championship and our annual Family Fun Day.

Get ready for:

• Inflatable toys
• Boogie boards
• Thongs (the splash‑friendly kind!)
• Novelty events
• Family relay teams
• And of course, the legendary Geribo Cup – our chocolate trophy race

It’s one of the most joyful mornings of the season, so start gathering your gear and assembling your relay dream team.

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early this Saturday for Week 20. Let’s make the penultimate meet one to remember.

The results for Saturday 7 March 2026, including the 4x50m Individual Medley Championships, have been published here.

Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.

Week 19 brings a great mix of racing, with something for every swimmer in the club.

1) Medley Championship

Championship week is always a highlight, and the Medley Championship is no exception. A quick reminder:

• Championship events are run by age group (down to U8s), and
• Distances vary depending on your age.

Please double‑check the program to ensure you’re lining up for the correct event for your age category.

2) 50m Freestyle

A club favourite—fast, fun, and always fiercely contested. Whether you’re chasing a PB or building race experience, this is a great chance to test your speed.

3) 50m Butterfly

Our final event of the morning is the 50m Fly. Strong arms, steady rhythm, and a big finish will get you home.

Junior Races – 30m & 20m Events

For our younger swimmers, we’ll also be running 30m and 20m races. These are perfect for building confidence and celebrating progress—parents, bring your cheers!

🌊 Battle on the Bay – Final Details

A huge thank‑you to everyone who has registered for Battle on the Bay. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon of racing and club spirit.

A few important reminders:

• If you haven’t yet paid, please do so using the payment link in the TeamApp Event.
• Club swim caps will be available on Saturday morning at club races and again at the Carnival.
• All swimmers are encouraged to arrive by 2:30pm on the day for warm‑up and marshalling.
• Check your races and relay teams on TeamApp. A full program will be available on Sunday.

Your support and enthusiasm make this event special every year—thank you for representing Drummoyne with pride.

🏅 Looking Ahead

With only a few weeks left in the summer season, it’s a great time to keep pushing for those PBs, enjoy the racing, and celebrate the progress made across the club.

The results for Saturday 28 February 2026, including the 100m Breaststroke Championships and Week 5 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.

It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool — partly cloudy with the odd cheeky shower possible, but pleasantly warm and perfect for a splash.

What a morning of mayhem, PBs, family showdowns and the usual “only‑at‑an‑amateur‑club” technical gremlins. Thanks to everyone who turned up, braved the breeze (and the rogue umbrellas), and made the pool sound like a roomful of cheering kookaburras.

Quick highlights — trophies, champs and notable swims

• 100m Breaststroke Championships (Club)
  • Under 12 Boys — Archie Sullivan held the title today (2:00.34), with Liam Gooley chasing home in 2:07.78 (nice improvement on his recent best).
  • Under 12 Girls — Alena Finn stormed home in 1:47.84 — that’s a cracking leap from her recent 1:58.63. Big well done, Alena.
  • Under 14 Boys — Jude Wilson won the age race (1:34.88) — shaving time off his recent best. Lincoln van Loo was close behind (1:40.70) — both boys showing great form.
  • Under 14 Girls — Skye Lewis again took the honours (1:40.41) — steady as she goes and piling up championship points.
  • Under 16 Boys — Luke Sellars keeps his dominant streak in the 100m breast with another win (2:14.13) — consistency is his middle name.
  • Open / Senior categories — Jaxon Lewis put in a big swim to win the Open Men’s 100m breast (1:28.48) and also tops the Seniors men’s championship tally after today; Skye and Alena did very well in the Open women’s race, with Skye taking the top spot in the Open women’s 100m (1:44.06) while Sally Kudrna snuck the Seniors Womens 100m breast crown with a gutsy swim (despite being a little off her best).
• Standouts & personal goals: Jude and Lincoln both lowered their times — nice work, boys. Alex Sellars produced a huge improvement in his 100m breast (from a 3:07 recent best to 2:33.30 today) — massive effort. Alena’s 100m breast was a statement swim. Jaxon’s win in the Open was a highlight — and Denver, Shay and Paul all nudged their recent bests the right way.

Handicap point score — the ongoing battles

The handicap series continues to deliver close finishes, hilarious lane chat and some proper Cinderella stories. A few standouts from the standings:

• Under 10s — Jessica Pacey (U/10 girls) is out in front on 106 points with Hannah Aitken chasing at 69. For the boys Edward Pacey leads on 104 with Alessandro Rapisarda and Oscar Sullivan hot on his heels. That 100m U/10 series has one week to go (Week 6 on 14 Mar) — every point counts, so bring your fastest splash.
• 35 & Over Specials — In the vet races it’s tight and very competitive: Seniors men’s leaderboard shows Ian Allan just leading on 95, with Thomas Pacey breathing down his neck on 92 and Paul Martin on 84. Seniors women’s battle has Renee Carroll way out front on 101 with Margaret Joy and Suzie Aitken chasing. One more round left in the “best of 6” 100m specials — the trophy race will be decided on 14 March, so no cruising home early.
• Junior skirmishes — Alex Sellars (U/14 boys) is leading his age point score with 98 and Lincoln, Jude, Alex and others are jockeying for positions — expect fireworks as the season winds toward finals.

Meet chaos & the computer gremlin

Full disclosure: the club timing computer threw a wobbly. Jude Wilson and Lincoln van Loo’s under‑14 qualifying times didn’t get processed in time for the Open Men’s final seedings, which meant their qualifying times “didn’t make the cut” — sorry boys, welcome to the glamorous world of amateur swim meets. A number of handicap events also show DNS / VOID placings where the timing/entry handoffs went pear‑shaped. The referees sorted finishing placings, points were awarded where appropriate, and we live to swim another week.

Long races — grit and endurance

• 400m Freestyle (handicap) saw Neave Murdoch, Adam Christodoulou and Luke Sellars among the top finishers in their heats — Neave posted a great ride (7:47.46 stopwatch, finish recorded better on handicap basis).
• Several swimmers had mixed results with DNS flags in some long heats — again, tech and timing quirks. Thank you to the helpers who kept the show moving despite the hiccups.

Rivalries, family bragging rights & club vibes

• The Pacey family continued to dominate the family scoreboard — Edward, Arthur, Jessica and Thomas all featuring today. Expect plenty of celebratory smugness at Sunday dinner.
• The Taylor brothers, the Lewis kids, the Rapisardas, the Allans and the Sellars clan all supplied plenty of intra‑family banter — and fast swims. Proud parents everywhere were loudly outnumbered by cheering.
• Old rivalries still fun to watch — Duncan, Gerry and Phil keep the “who beats who at the tea towel afterparty” rivalry alive. Duncan’s already plotting revenge after today’s results (and won’t stop until he beats Gerry again, or until Gerry hides the stopwatch).

Club housekeeping & other news

• Last day to register for the Battle on the Bay (Leichhardt Park, Sun 8 Mar): today was the last call — anyone still keen, get registered. We’ll be taking on Leichhardt, Ashfield and Enfield; come represent the mighty DASC (and bring loud voices for the relays!).
• Raffle winners — Paul Martin won the big Lebanese dinner prize (enjoy Kadmus, mate) and Duncan Lyon won a Clean Swim voucher — so expect fragrant, chlorine‑free hair next week.
• Two poolside umbrellas blew over in the wind but caused no damage — just another story to tell at the club AGM.
• New joiners and junior regulars: lovely to see the newcomers mixing with the veterans — welcome to Astrid, Georgie, Hilton and the littlies making their first dips. Veteran shoutouts to our volunteers (Phil, Gerry, David and the timing crew) who wrangle the pool each week.

Looking ahead — projections & what to watch

• There’s one week left in the “100m freestyle special events” series (14 Mar). If you’re in the top 3 of your age/gender category, don’t relax — a big swim next time could flip the trophy result. Seniors and U/10s in particular: bring your A‑game.
• Club Championship points continue to accumulate. Skye (girls) and Jaxon (mens) are piling on points in Open/Senior categories — but with a handful of championship events to go, the leaderboards can still shuffle.
• Expect finals for several handicapped trophies over coming weeks — the winners of heats from earlier meets will be lining up for finals. Keep an eye on notices and sign up for extra heats if you want a shot at glory (and the bragging rights that go with it).

Final word: massive thanks to the timekeepers, referees and the frantic parent‑tech team who fixed things, and a tip of the togs to every swimmer who gave it a crack. If you swam today — you were brilliant. If you didn’t, come next week and we’ll make you famous (or at least mildly notorious on the club Facebook page).

See you Saturday for more chaos, PBs and the inevitable sunscreen debates.

Note: The above meet report was automatically generated using an artificial intelligence tool. While care is taken to ensure that the information in this report appears reasonable, please contact racesecretary@drummoyneswimclub.com.au if you would like to provide any feedback on this content.

Week 18 Newsletter

🔥 This Week’s Racing Program

We’re heading into Week 18 with a fantastic program that showcases both speed and stamina across the club.

🏆 100m Breaststroke Championship

Our feature event this week is the 100m Breaststroke Championship, where our swimmers will battle it out for club honours. Shorter-distance breaststroke events will be available for our younger age groups so everyone can take part and enjoy the racing atmosphere.

💨 100m Freestyle

Next up is the always‑popular 100m Freestyle—a chance for swimmers to unleash their speed and test their mid‑distance form. This week’s races are week 5 of the Molly Wark & Les Henry U/10 and 35 and Over 100m Freestyle competitions.

🌊 Distance Event: 400m Freestyle

We’ll finish the night with the 400m Freestyle, a great test of pacing and endurance. As always, shorter-distance options will be offered for swimmers who prefer not to tackle the full 400m.

It’s shaping up to be a brilliant night of racing, so bring your energy and get ready to cheer each other on.

🌟 Cole Classic Congratulations

A huge shout‑out to all Drummoyne swimmers who hit the ocean last weekend for the Cole Classic. It was fantastic to see such strong club representation in one of Sydney’s iconic open‑water events.

Special mentions for outstanding age‑group podium finishes:

• Rex Wilson – 2nd place
• Jaxon Lewis – 3rd place
• Skye Lewis – 4th place, with a particularly powerful swim

Well done to everyone who took part—you represented the club brilliantly.

⚔️ Battle on the Bay – Registrations Now Open

The Battle on the Bay is fast approaching, and we need all swimmers to:

1. Confirm attendance on TeamApp
2. Select your events on TeamApp
3. Pay your entry fee using the payment link provided

It is critical that swimmers complete their registration without delay, as we must submit our full club entry list to Leichhardt by the end of this weekend. Your prompt action helps us organise relays, entries, and logistics smoothly.

📌 Important Reminders

Please keep the following in mind:

• Pool entry fees must be paid every time you attend a swim club event.
• All swimmers must be formally registered with Drummoyne Swimming Club through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central system.
• Swimmers are encouraged to join our weekday morning squads at 6:00 am in lanes 1 and 2—a great way to build fitness and skills.