News

December 2011

The "2012 Battle on the Bay" Swimming Carnival will be held between Balmain, Cabarita, Drummoyne, Enfield and Leichhardt Swimming Clubs at 4pm on Satuday 25th February 2012 at Drummoyne Swimming Centre.

We are delighted to announce that Ray White Drummoyne has become Principal Sponsor of Drummoyne Swimming Club for the 2011-12 season and will be sponsoring the end of year trophies and medals.

August 2011

The 2011-12 Swim Club season will start at 7.30am on 8th October 2011!

February 2011

Drummoyne Swim Club is pleased to announce that it has purchased a brand new 8 x 3 lane Colorado Dolphin Wireless Timing System and scoreboard.

Drummoyne Swimming Club is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1,200 grant from the Telstra Kids Funds, part of the Telstra Foundation, to pay for the Club's 2010-11 season Trophies and Medals. We are extremely grateful to the Telstra Foundation for their generous sponsorship of our Club.

January 2011

The 2011 Battle on the Bay Swimming Carnival will be held at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday 19th February 2011, starting at 3.30pm.

August 2010

The 2010-11 season will start on Saturday 9th October 2010.

January 2010

The annual Rodd Island Picnic Day has been arranged for Sunday 7th March 2010.

The "Battle on the Bay" Swim Carnival between Drummoyne, Leichhardt, Enfield, Cabarita and Balmain Swim Clubs has been confirmed for 6pm Saturday 27th February 2010 at Drummoyne Pool. Contact Robyn Johansson to enter your name for the Carnival.

Swim Club Bowling Day is being held at 12pm on Sunday 31st January 2010 at Drummoyne Sports Club, 2 Hythe Street, Drummoyne. Cost $5 per person for bowling and sausage sizzle. Contact Phil Hayward if you would like to come along.

February 2009

Rodd Island Family Picnic

This year's Rodd Island Family Picnic will be held on Sunday 8th March 2009.

See Social Events for further details on this year's fun day out.

Swimming Club Dinner

The Annual Swimming Club Dinner for parents and members and partners over 18 years will be held in the Water Polo room at Drummoyne Swimming Centre on Saturday 21st March 2009.

See Social Events for further details on this great opportunity to spend a relaxing evening with other members and parents.

January 2009

Speedo Sprint Series Heats - Bexley Swim Centre

The Speedo Sprint Series is fast approaching, so get your entries in quick!

The Heats will be held on 7th February 2009 at Bexley Swim Centre in two age-based sessions:

12.30pm - Session One 8-10 yrs
Not Before 4.00pm - Session Two 11-13yrs

For a copy of the Speedo Sprint Series program, visit the MetSEA web site.

The closing date for entries is 30th January 2009, but earlier submission would be appreciated.

2009 Australia Day Annual Carnival - Bexley Swimming Centre

BSC Rockdale Swimming Club Inc will be holding its Australia Day Annual Carnival on Saturday 24th January 2009, in association with Rockdale City Council.

This swim meet offers 50m events in the 8-13 years age groups, which makes it an ideal lead-up to the Speedo Sprint Series.

For a copy of the race program, visit the BSC Rockdale Swimming Club web site.

Entries close at 5pm on 21st January 2009.

Cronulla Swim Club Open Carnival - Caringbah Leisure Centre

Cronulla Swim Club will be holding its 2009 Open Carnival on 31st January 2009 at Caringbah Leisure Centre.

This swim meet offers 50m events in the 8-13 years age groups, which makes it an ideal lead-up to the Speedo Sprint Series.

For further information, visit the Cronulla Swim Club web site.

Entries close on 23 January 2009.

MetSEA Development Meet - MLC Aquatic Centre Burwood

MetSEA will be holding a Development Meet at MLC Aquatic Centre in Burwood on 28th February 2009, starting at 2pm.

For further information, visit the MetSEA web site.

December 2008

Congratulations to Jack Slater for smashing his own Club Record for 50m Breaststroke in the Championship event on 6 December 2008, setting a new time of 34.23s in his Heat and 34.70s in the Final. Click here for some photos of the event.

2008 Pacific School Games - Canberra

Congratulations to Bernadette Flannery and Jack Slater for outstanding performances in the 2008 Pacific School Games in Canberra in the week ended 6 December 2008.

Bernadette won a gold medal in the Mixed 200m Medley Relay, a bronze medal in the Girls 50m Breaststroke and finished 4th in the Mixed 200m Freestyle Relay.

Jack shaved one second off his personal best time in the 100m Breaststroke, finishing up a credible 14th against extremely stiff competition.

MetSEA Area Championships

Congratulations to Nicholas Smyth, who has excelled in the MetSEA Area Championships on 30 November 2008, including a win in the 100m breaststroke and 2nd places in the 200m backstroke and 200m Individual Medley, continuing the strong tradition of our Club in regional events. Full results are available here.

Congratulations to Frances Christodoulou who was elected Girl Captain and Thomas O'Neill who was elected Boy Captain. They follow many fine young Club members of the past, over our 104 year history.

November 2008

Do you want to ‘Swim Like the Stars’?

19-23 January 2009 The Southport School, Gold Coast, Qld

'Swim Like the Stars' is a new, nationally recognised swim camp organised by swimming’s governing body, Swimming Australia.

'Swim Like the Stars' is the ONLY camp of its kind open to the general public, which is endorsed by Swimming Australia. This pioneering swim camp will feature world class coaching, state of the art facilities, full accommodation, meals and special appearances by Australian Swim Team members.

The 4 day camps is for swimmers aged 12 years or older (as at 1 Jan 2009) and have achieved the minimum performance standards outlined below. This is to ensure the swimmer has the necessary ability to participate in the camp and to assist with training group allocations.

50 FS	100 FS	200 FS	400 FS	50 BK	100 BK	50 BRS	100 BRS	50 BF	100 BF	200 IM
36.00	1:19.00	2:45.00	5:45.00	45.00	1:32.00	50.00	1:46.00	41.00	1:35.00	3:07.00

For more information, visit Swim Like the Stars or visit www.swimming.org.au

October 2008

Swimming Metro South East Area (MetSEA) is holding the following Meets at the end of November:

29/11/08 - Area Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC). 10 years and under (Morning). 11-13 years (Afternoon) (See Program Details)
30/11/08 - Includes Area Championships. 14 & Over swim meet from 12 noon at Sutherland Leisure Centre (See Program Details)

MetSEA is a new Association, formed in March 2008 as an amalgamation of the City of Sydney District Swimming Association Inc and other swimming associations in the region, to promote swim meets in our area. The City of Sydney District Swimming Association Inc previously held the City of Sydney Carnivals, in which our Club has enjoyed considerable success. Club members are encouraged to represent our Club at MetSEA meets to continue our proud track record.

See the MetSEA Calendar for further information about these events and other meets.

Note: Entries close this Thursday 20 November 2008!

September 2008

The Swimming Program for the 2008-09 season has been released, commencing on 11 October 2008. See the Calendar for details.

April 2008

Congratulations to Jack Slater, who competed in the National Age Championships in Brisbane in April 2008.

Jack qualified and competed in the 100 metre breast stroke.

We are very proud that Jack continues to swim with our Club, inspiring other members to rise to his achievements.