GLENBROOK
SWIMMING CLUB

      www.glenbrookswimmingclub.com.au

 

NEWSLETTER NO. 4                                                     MARCH  2007

 

This will be the last newsletter for the year.  Thank you to everyone for making club night’s enjoyable and helping them to run smoothly.   Thank you especially to those helpers who every week volunteered to help.   Keep up the swimming throughout winter and we look forward to seeing all your friendly, happy faces  again next season.

 

SWIMMER OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER AND JANUARY

The committee would like to acknowledge Halle Lloyd who was the Swimmer of the Month for December 2006. (This was announced previously).

The Swimmer of the Month for January 2007 is Mathew Bunfield.  Halle & Mathew receive a club drink bottle and certificate.  The criteria that is considered includes:  attendance at club night, consistent swims in pointscore, carnival participation and encouragement. Congratulations to Halle and Mathew.

 

COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

A team of 14 swimmers represented the Club at the NSW Country Championships on the weekend.  The future of Glenbrook  swimming looks promising indeed with some fantastic results and many PB’s.  The highlight of the weekend being 12 year old Maya Suzuki who came 3rd in the 100m Free with a National Qualifying time of 1:02.71.  The team of 14 competitors had 44 swims between them with some picked to represent the CTS district in relays.

The club was successful with one medallist, five finalists, 6 ‘Top 20’ and  24 PBs.

Christine Kidd - 14yrs 100m Breast –6th –1:22.40 PB, 100m Back -18th –1:15.68 PB, 100m Fly –  1:14.85 PB,         100m Free - 1:05.78, Open 200m Medley –2:42.94, 50m Fly – 17th - 31.50 PB,  50m Breast 37.67 PB.

James Pike – 15yrs 100m Free – 5th – 57.66 PB, 100m Breast – 1:20.75, 100 Back 1:10.34 PB, 100m Fly - 1:08.19, Open 200m Medley 2:31.50, 100m Free – 17th - 58.26.

Brenden Purcell – Open 200m Medley – 2:42.81, 50m Breast 34.27 PB, 15yrs 100m Breast – 7th 1:17.12 PB, 100 Back – 1:13.90

Allyssa Hale: 15yrs 100m Breast – 11th – 1:24.28. 100m Free – 1:07.14 PB, 100m Back – 1:18.44, Open 50m Breast – 38.30.

Alexandra Stallard – 11 yrs 100m Breast – 1:36.07 PB.

Sally Lemon – 11yrs 100m Breast – 7th – 1:31.69 PB, 100m Free – 1:12.28 PB.

Maya Suzuki – 12yrs 100m  Free – 3rd – 1:02.71 PB – National Time, 100m Breast – 16th – 1:29.75 PB, 200m Free 2:22.54, 200m Medley – 2:43.49 PB.

Ellen Schulze – 12yrs 100m Breast – 1:31.57 PB, 100m Free – 1:10.59.

Brad Hoffman – 13yrs 100m Fly – 10th – 1:12.10 PB, 200m Medley – 2:43.91 PB.

Chelsea Barton – 13yrs 100m Fly – 1:15.46 PB, 200m Medley – 2:43.99 PB.

Brycen Daniels – Open 200m Medley 2:32.56 PB, 14yrs 100m Free – 16th -1:01.25, 200m Free 2:17.51, 200 Medley 2:36.18.

Monique Gallen – 14yrs 100m Fly 1:15.32, 100m Free 1:09.65, 200m Medley 2:49.37.

Roy Atherton – 15yrs 100m Breast – 1:21.58 PB.

Cherise Terry – 13yrs 100m Free – 1:07.68 PB.

Christine Kidd, Maya Suzuki, James Pike, Brycen Daniels and  Brenden Purcell  were selected to swim in the District Medley Relay Teams.

Special mention to Chelsea Barton, Roy Atherton and Cherise Terry who qualified to swim for the first time and all swam personal best times.  Congratulations to all swimmers for a great weekend of results.

 

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COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH PAST 

We were very unfortunate not to win the Country Championships March Past again this year.  Many spectators thought we were robbed as we were vying for our fourth win in a row.  The kids were exceptional in all aspects of the March with many parents surprised at the commitment displayed by our group.  Many thanks to Brad and Leonie Kidd  and  Peter Lemon  for instructing the team and  organising uniforms. The whole team participated in the March this year.  Thanks to the swimmers for setting  very high standards, making the competition very difficult to judge.

 

LAST CLUB NIGHT – “GREEN” THEME

The last club night for this season will be on 19th March.  This is to be a Theme Night and the theme will be “Green” in lieu of St Patrick’s Day.   We will be holding a BBQ and running some novelty events in the small pool with prizes.   In the main pool there will be handicap brace relays.  A team of two people add their 50m times together.  Then all teams are handicapped to finish the race together.  This is a lot of fun, so join in.  If anyone can help with the novelty events please see Brad Kidd.

 

PRESENTATION NIGHT

Presentation night will be on Saturday 5th May starting at 7.30pm at the St Finbars School Hall, Levy Street, Glenbrook.  If all families could bring a plate of food for supper afterwards.

 

RETURN CLUB & CTS PERPETUAL TROPHIES

Any member who won a perpetual trophy at Presentation last year are asked to return the trophy in preparation for the coming 2007 presentation night.  Also any CTS perpetual trophies given out at presentation night last year also need to be returned.  Trophies can be left with Leonie Kidd at the information table.

 

STROKE CORRECTION

Stroke Correction on Saturdays has finished for this season.  Thank you to our members for their support of this

activity.  Also a big thank you to our organiser Karen Terry and her assistants: Allyssa Hale, Brenden Purcell, Christine Kidd and Cherise Terry. 

 

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED!!

As the Annual General Meeting approaches, nominations for any position on the committee will be called for on presentation night. If all members and families could start contemplating what position they would like to fill.  Positions are listed in the club booklet.  An explanation of job specifications can be found in the club’s Constitution book.  See Brad Kidd for a copy of the Constitution and any questions regarding positions.

There are some positions becoming vacant and it is always great to have new people on board with new ideas. Remember:   Without the formation of a committee there will be no club.  The AGM will be held on Tuesday 15h May at 7.30pm in the pool club room.  Everyone is welcome to attend and voice their opinions and ideas.

 

OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

Glenbrook Swimming Club was represented by one competitor at this years Open State Championships. Christine Kidd qualified to swim in three events.  Her results are:  100m Breast 1:24.65, 200m Breast 3:03.50, 50m Free 30.67.  Congratulations Christine.

 

OPEN WATER SWIMMING

The club would like to acknowledge Monique Gallen who was our sole competitor in the Annual Penrith Bridge 2 Bridge at the Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes.  She swam a distance of 3 kms in a time of 45min.20.29 and placed 8th.  Congrates to Monique, hopefully you will encourage more of our swimmers to try Open Water.

 

SPEEDO SPRINT FINALISTS

Congratulations to the following swimmers who have been selected the represent the CTS District at the Finals of the Speedo Sprint Meet at Homebush on the 18th March. 

Girls:  Eloise Trotter,  Georgia Mazenauer, Samantha Hale, Alysia Hughes, Gabrielle Neale, Sally Lemon, Emily Purcell, Alexandra Stallard, Maya Suzuki.  Boys: Ryley Hughes, Brad Hoffman, Blake Brookes, Timothy Hale.

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FUNDRAISING

Nannette & Louise Pearson are organising 200 Clubs for the last couple of weeks.  Proceeds will go towards representative costs.  Pick a number or more for $2 each.  The winner will receive $100.

 

CTS THANK YOU

A big thank you to all volunteers who helped at the CTS carnivals.  These include all officials and timekeepers. Thanks also to the huge support of swimmers from our club.  All results will be announced at Presentation Night.

 

2007 BROPHY TEAM

Congratulations to the 22 Glenbrook swimmers that have been selected to swim at an inter-district meet in Canberra on Sunday 25th  March. Swimmers were chosen by CTS selectors from times at CTS meets.  Club members look forward to this social weekend away to celebrate the end of the season.  Those selected are:  Eloise Trotter, Sophie Batey, Alysia Hughes, Gabrielle Neale, Hugh Lloyd, Sally Lemon, Jeremy Hardy, Alexandra Stallard, Emily Purcell, Brad Hoffman, William Healey, Brycen Daniels, Christine Kidd, Lucy Collins, Monique Gallen, Allyssa Hale, Brenden Purcell, Jarrod Hourigan, James Pike, Samantha Kidd, Emily Healey and Roy Atherton.   For some of our  swimmers this is their first Brophy Meet and they had been aiming for this all season.  The Glenbrook team stays Saturday night at Rydges Eaglehawk Resort which has the best grounds for the excited swimmers to run around.  This is a short travel distance to the Belconnen Pool.  The Resort is situated on the northern outskirts of Canberra.  Some rooms have been tentatively booked under “Glenbrook Swimming Club”. The phone number to book is 02 62416033.  All bookings must be made prior to Friday 10th March or rooms will be released.  See Information table for more details. Payment for passes must be paid ASAP. Program booklets must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by Monday 12th March.  More spectator passes will be available on the weekend of the meet.  The Club is meeting the competitors entry cost of $25 each.  This entry cost includes CTS Rep shirt and silicone cap for each selected swimmer.

 

WINTER CLUB NIGHTS 

Local swimming clubs are combining through winter to swim winter club nights.  This will be held at Springwood Pool on fortnightly Thursday nights from 6.45pm to 8.00/8.30pm.  This is still in the process of being organised.  See the website for further details.  Clubs that have expressed interest are Springwood and Glenbrook.  There are no registration fees as your current registration continues till 30 September.   The only costs will be pool entry and cards.  There will be a flexibility of all strokes and distances. Last year this was very popular amongst our members and we hope to encourage more swimmers to come and swim.

 

WINTER DEVELOPMENT SQUAD 

The District is currently looking for a volunteer to help co-ordinate the Winter Development Squad.  This is a great opportunity for keen swimmers that can swim 50 meters to continue with some stroke correction and training during the off season. It is proposed that sessions will be held at Springwood Pool on a fortnightly basis commencing in April or May.  Session times are still be organised. There are no fees payable for these sessions. If there is no co-ordinator for the Lower Blue Mountains then Katoomba Pool will be the closest squad available. The cumulation is a FREE Development Carnival held at the Homebush Pool in September.  Other Development squads from various  Districts in the State will be competing at this carnival.   Glenbrook has had members participate in this squad in the past and have found it very worthwhile.  Anyone that is interested please see the information table for an application form. Contact Brad Kidd on 47398878 if interested in helping to co-ordinate.  Refer to website for further details.

 

DON’T STOP BECAUSE IT IS WINTER!!!!!

Swimming is a year round sport.  Many children stop training through winter but this is the ideal time to accumulate more fitness ready for next season, and have an edge over your competitors.  Training sessions continue, club nights are available and carnivals are held throughout the state.  Each month NSW Swimming publishes a booklet which details upcoming carnivals, amongst other information.   These carnivals are held in various areas throughout the state all year round.  If you are interested in participating or would like to read these booklets they are available to all club members to peruse.  Entry cards are available from Joanne Hale or Leonie Kidd.  See the NSW website       (www.nswswimming.com.au ) which lists all upcoming carnivals and programs, (go to Calendar), qualifying times, results, and much more.  Also check with Coach Corin Dobson for targeted carnivals.

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CLUB RECORDS:

The following club records have been broken or established recently:

Brenden Purcell:  15 years 200m Breast 2:59.20, 100m Breast 1:20.50, 50m Breast 36.24,.

Peter Healey:  50-54 years 400m Free 6:20.99, 50m Back 42.34, 50m Free 31.77, 100m Fly 1:58.29, 100m Back 1:41.27, 100m Free 1:14.79.

Eloise Trotter:  100m Free 1:30.44 15/1/07, 100m Free 1:29.62 26/2/07.

Christine Kidd:  14 years 200m Medley 2:47.68, Age & Open 100m Free 1:07.38, 50m Fly 32.89.

Allyssa Hale: 15 years 50m Breast 40.09.

Brian Pizaro:  45-49 years 50m Breast 40.67.

Samantha Kidd:  17-19 years 50m Breast 41.94, 100m Fly 1:27.73.

 

 

 

SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

 

 

 

18th March, 2007– Speedo Sprint Series Finals – Homebush. Start 9.00am

 

19th March, 2007 – Last night for the season  - “Green” Theme - BBQ – and fun events/relays

 

25th March, 2007 – Brophy Meet, Canberra

 

5th May, 2007 – Presentation Night – St Finbar’s School Hall, King Street, Glenbrook.

                             Start time: 7.30pm.  Could all members please bring a plate.

 

15th May, 2007 – Annual General Meeting. Glenbrook Pool. 7.30pm

 

Please remember the Glenbrook Swimming Club committee meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Pool commencing at 7.30 pm, continuing through winter.   An invitation is extended to all members.  You are most welcome to attend.